Matt Cardona & Brian Myers Toy Hunt at The Toy Vault in Rhode Island

Toy Vault Visit in Warwick, Rhode Island

• 🎯 Matt Cardona and Brian Myers visited The Toy Vault in Warwick, Rhode Island, for a toy hunt.
• ❓ They debated whether they had been to this specific location before, with Myers leaning towards having visited a different "Toy Ball."
• 📍 The store was noted for its large size and a significant wrestling memorabilia section right at the entrance.

Wrestling Figure Finds and Collectibles

• 🤩 Several wrestling figures were highlighted, including a Ringside Exclusive AEW figure, "Bloody" figures of Bruiser Brody and Abdullah the Butcher, and an RVD figure from an ECW DVD.
• 💡 A unique "turn me on" Austin figure that lights up was a peculiar find.
• 💥 Discussion included figures like the Young Bucks, Road Warriors, Matt Hardy, Ethan Page, and Hulk Hogan figures, with a moment of silence for Hogan's recent passing.
• 🧐 They examined various figures from different eras, such as Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Taz, Kofi Kingston, and Jacqueline.

Nostalgic and Vintage Toy Sections

• 🌟 The hunt extended to vintage sections, featuring vintage TV figures, Billy Gunn, Lance Hoyt, and Major Bendy Slaughter.
• 🚀 Star Wars collectibles were abundant, including Power of the Force, Black Series, and vintage figures, with a discussion on the difficulty of being a completist in the Star Wars toy line.
• 🧸 NECA figures were a significant focus, particularly the Back to the Future line, with a discussion about incomplete series and the desire for more characters.
• 🦖 The Jurassic Park Legacy figures and Hammond Collection were noted for their similarity but differences in articulation.

Specific Collectible Discussions

• 💰 A Macho Man Randy Savage figure was discussed for its $80 price tag, primarily for a small silver string accessory, and the color of his Wrestlemania 32 attire (purple vs. blue) was debated.
• 🧐 The possibility of a Macho Man Ultimate figure was mentioned, contingent on his Legends deal.
• 🌟 Terry Funk and John Cena figures were also spotted, with the latter being a notorious peg warmer but now desired.
• 🐢 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, including vintage carrying cases and newer comic book-style figures, were explored.

Future Collectible Ideas and Store Impressions

• 💡 The hosts considered creating blind boxes for their own brand, Major Pod, to capitalize on the trend, emphasizing the need for affordability and strategy.
• 📈 They discussed the trend of re-releasing old toy products, with Myers initially hesitant but coming to appreciate it for new fans and brand awareness, while Cardona emphasized the desire for original releases.
• 👍 The Toy Vault in Warwick was deemed a great spot in the New England area, worth a visit for collectors.
• 🤝 The episode concluded with a reminder to join the Major Marks community for exclusive content and bonus episodes.