Major Wrestling Figure Podcast: Matt Cardona's "Crimes," News, and Collector Talk

"Crimes" Against Collectors and Podcast Highlights

• 🎙️ The hosts, including Matt Cardona and Brian Myers, kick off the show discussing "crimes" Matt is committing against figure collectors, setting a humorous and engaging tone.
• 🎁 Giveaways and reviews are a staple, with a special mention of a "motherload" of Ringside Collectibles deliveries anticipated.
• 🏆 The winner of the Ripper Sting giveaway is announced, and the prize for the next week is revealed as the Hollywood Hulk Hogan from the vault.

Fan Club and Bonus Content

• 🌟 The Majormarks.com fan club offers early and ad-free podcast access, entry into a Facebook group, and bonus podcasts, including a recent review of "Men in Black" and its associated toys.
• 🗓️ June's bonus content themes include "Theme Park" and "Silver Lining with Smart Mark," featuring guests like Heath and Bobby Orlando.
• 🎁 Subscribers can also look forward to monthly mystery cards, with the May cards being packaged and shipped.

Wrestling Figure Collecting and Industry Insights

• 💥 The discussion delves into the evolution of wrestling figure collecting, highlighting Jeremy Padawa's influence on changing the business model to embrace adult collectors.
• 📈 Padawa's insights from Toy Fair 2005 are revisited, emphasizing the shift in the toy market towards adult collectors as the largest consumer segment.
• 🚀 The impact of classic superstars and the adult collector market on WWE becoming the number one action figure brand is underscored.

New Releases and Collector Market Trends

• 💥 New figure releases are a major focus, including Mattel's Money in the Bank cash-in ring playset, and discussions on upcoming figures from various brands.
• 📈 The challenges and trends in the independent toy line market are explored, with a specific look at the production numbers for the Jumping Bomb Angels figures.
• ⚠️ The "Power Town controversy" regarding delayed figure shipments is addressed, with a focus on communication and mismanagement in the toy business.

Community Engagement and Future Events

• 🎤 The podcast features a Q&A segment where listeners' questions are answered, including one about cosplayers and the hosts' feelings on them.
• 🏆 A cosplay competition is announced for the Big Ass Extreme Bash event, encouraging fans to dress as ECW legends or characters for a chance to win prizes.
• 🍻 The "Major Garage Beer" collaboration is promoted, with plans for a shoot in Orlando and future events incorporating the beer.

Weekly Purchases and Collector Hauls

• 🛍️ The hosts share their recent weekly purchases, showcasing a variety of wrestling figures, collectibles, and memorabilia, including rare items and signed merchandise.
• 🐢 Mark Sterling displays his extensive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NECA collection, detailing its setup and the creative ways he's organized the figures.
• 🦇 Matt Cardona reveals a significant purchase: a sealed 1989 Batman Batcave playset, highlighting its nostalgic value and pristine condition.