Major Wrestling Figure Podcast: GCW Homecoming, Raven's Memory Loss, and Mattel Figure Woes

GCW Homecoming and Cardona's Extravaganza

• 🚀 Matt Cardona made a dramatic entrance at GCW Homecoming with a DeLorean, Doc Brown, and Marty McFly.
• 🍻 The event featured a "garage beer" theme, with Shotsi ultimately winning the garage beer championship from Cardona.
• 💥 Cardona's match was described as an "FWF style" spectacle, involving various stunts and a referee getting hit with a case of beer.

Raven's Memorable Interview Mishaps

• 🧠 Raven famously didn't recognize Brian Myers or Matt Cardona during an interview, mistaking Cardona for a mascot and asking if they had a third guy.
• ❓ Raven also confused Tommy Dreamer with Taz due to Dreamer's autograph style.
• 🍻 The podcast discussed Sandman and his interaction with Garage Beer, highlighting the ongoing debate about legends' contracts.

Mattel Figure Quality and Collector Concerns

• ⚠️ A significant issue with Mattel WWE figures is discussed, specifically the inability to lift legs due to tight or improperly molded joints.
• 💡 A detailed explanation of the hip joint mechanics and potential remedies like lubrication is provided by a technical expert.
• 📧 Collectors are advised to email Mattel customer service directly with complaints rather than just posting on social media.

Collectible Market Trends and Major Purchases

• 📈 The sale of two sets of All-Stars wrestling cards for nearly $200,000 highlights the growing value of wrestling collectibles.
• 💰 High-value sales of graded vintage action figures, including Luke Skywalker and Castle Grayskull, are discussed, emphasizing their investment potential.
• 🏠 A listener purchased a new house with a 1,000 sq ft toy room, showcasing the dedication of serious collectors.

Podcast Updates and Future Events

• 🗓️ The podcast celebrated its seven-year anniversary and discussed plans for future milestone episodes.
• 🎤 Major Fest, a potential fan convention, is discussed as a realistic but complex undertaking requiring significant planning.
• 📅 Plans are underway for a Tin Roof show in January, with potential themes like WCW or Ruthless Aggression being considered.

News and Figure Releases

• 🇨🇦 LJN figures are announced for a Walmart exclusive release in Canada starting Q1 2026 with multilingual packaging.
• 💥 New Mattel WWE Retro four-packs featuring Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Bobby Heenan, and Virgil are discussed, with mixed reactions to the Warrior figure.
• 🌟 Big Rubber Guys Extreme figures, including Tommy Dreamer, Raven, and Sandman, are teased for future release.