It's time for another Talk Toy To Me! Alex and Ben do what they do best and chat a hell of a lot of general toy talk featuring discussions about Reaction figures, toy preordering, Playmates, Bandai and much more! HOWEVER as the title implies, there is another of Alex's famous quizzes... Will Ben do better this time? Have a listen to find out!

Episode 13- 'Quiz Me, Baby' Strikes Back

On today's episode!... No topic? Yeah like nothing. But Alex and Ben still chat all about toys! mainly what Ben has been buying which ranges from the Universal Monsters, to the Marvel Super Heroes, to the Masters Of The Universe and more! So join them for a chilled out chat session.

Episode 16- You Know What? Let's Just Talk Toys! (General Toy Talk)

On today's episode of Talk Toy To Me, we have our very first special guest! Illustrator, animator and fellow podcaster, Huw Churchman joins Alex and Ben for an hour of toy talk!

You can find Huw and his work here: https://www.huwchurchman.com/

Episode 25- Talk Toy To Me, Huw Churchman!

Alex and Ben are at it again with another toy line! This one however, is one that the two don't really have much of a connection to. It's time to talk all about the Gobots! Also Ben talks Sofubi and Alex talks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem!

Episode  27- Let's Go With The Gobots!

Happy new year and here is our first episode of 2024!

But first, let's go back to 2023 one last time as while Alex and Ben are having a break from podcasting, they did however record an episode for you all! On this Talk Toy To Me, the guys give us a list of their top 5 toys that they got last year!

Episode 34- Our Top 5 Toy Pickups Of 2023!

It's here, everybody, our annual Q&A!

Join Alex and Ben as they discuss the important questions such as what would make a good miniature playset, what would make the worst toy movie, how much are your Beanie Babies worth and much more in this extra long episode of Talk Toy To Me!

Episode 35- Let's Answer Your Questions! 2024

What started off as general toy talk became Alex and Ben discussing the good and bad things that toy collecting can do to your mental health (But don't worry, mostly good).

Episode 36- Mental Health & Toy Collecting

Join Alex and Ben as they chat about a bit of toy photography, repairs, collecting and of course, nostalgia with Josh from the YouTube channel Panels To Pixels! Our first guest of 2024! Sit back, relax and have a listen to a great episode!

Episode 37- Talk Toy To Me, Panels To Pixels!

Alex is back for the first toy quiz of 2024! Will Ben do better than last year?.... probably not... Join them for this and more toy talk!

Episode 38- The Last Quiz Me, Baby!

The boys are back with another toy! This episode we are talking all about Playmates' Toxic Crusaders, the toy line based on an R-Rated movie that was then turned into a children's cartoon! Join Alex as he gets all nostalgic and Ben kinda joins in? Have a listen!

Episode 39- Gettin' Radioactive With The Toxic Crusaders!

It's time for another face-off! This time Alex and Ben take on the task of deciding what is the number one toy line from Mego! Get ready for super heroes, flamboyant pirates, dubious truckers and even KISS?! All this and more on this episode of Talk Toy To Me!

Episode 41- The Mego Mayhem!

Alex is back with another quiz! Can Ben get any question right?! Only one way to find out! Care Bears, Barcode Battlers, Tamogotchi and so much more, all on this episode of Talk Toy To Me!

Episode 42- The Rise of Quiz Me, Baby!

Today Ben is joined by another special guest! On episode 43 the awesome Tokyo Toy Banzai is talking toy! Join them as they chat Sofubi, Jurassic Park, Hong Kong movies and At-Ats! We couldn't be happier to present to you this fantastic episode of Talk Toy To Me!
O tanoshimi kudasai!

Episode 43- Talk Toy To Me, Tokyo Toy Banzai!

Last month Toycon was once again happening at the Novotel Hotel in London and Ben was there for his (I guess now) annual trip! He bought a lot of goodies from Marusan Toys, Mosa Toys, Son Of A Creatureman, Christina Queen Of Cats, Robclops, Fako and so many more people! So join Alex as Ben discusses his time at 2024's Toycon!

Episode 44- Adventures At Toycon 2024

This episode the boys are delving into some literature with a twist! Join Alex and Ben as they talk about Steve Jackson's and Ian Livingstone's books where YOU are the hero, the Fighting Fantasy series! A book... and a toy?! Strap in, folks!

Episode 45- Becoming The Hero In Fighting Fantasy! (And Other Game Books)

On today's episode, Ben is joined by a very special guest! Theo Parish, the writer and illustrator of the graphic novel Homebody: Discovering What It Means To Be Me! Plenty and we mean plenty of Lego talk on this episode, guys! As well as Scalextric, Tamogotchi, Sylvanian Families and so much more so have a listen!

Episode 47- Talk Toy To Me, Theo Parish!

Alex is back with another quiz! Will Ben get more than one answer right? I mean... Have a listen!

Also for some reason the audio skips some times and Ben couldn’t fix the problem. It doesn’t happen too often but it is enough times for it to be mentioned. Apologies for the technical issue this episode.

Episode 48- Beneath The Quiz Me, Baby!

The boys are back for the 49th episode of Talk Toy To Me! This time, Alex and Ben sit down for a chill toy chat that consists of what they have been buying and thoughts on re-released or 'New Vintage' toys!

Episode 49- New Vintage And Other Things! (General Toy Talk)

Episode 50- We Have The Power With The Masters Of The Universe!

Episode 51- Talk Toy To Me, Toy-Polloi!

Alex is back from the US of A and on this episode he is telling Ben all about the sights, the scenes but most importantly, all the toys he bought!

Episode 52- Toy Package Holiday 2024!

It may be a little bit late, but the boys are still feeling rather spooky so on this episode Alex has another quiz for Ben but it's theme is... SPooOOOoooOOOokyyyy. Will Ben actually get a decent amount of answers right? Only one way to find out!

Episode 53- Halloween Quiz Me, Baby!

We have been on and off lately with the recording schedule, but don't worry, the boys aren't going anywhere! This episode, Alex and Ben have a needed catch up about life and of course... toys, old and new!

Episode 54- Been A While, Let's Talk Toy!

It's our last episode of 2024 and it's a truly festive one! So come join Alex and Ben as they pull some crackers, give gifts but most importantly, decide what is the best of the highest selling toys of the 1980s! Who was the King or Queen of Christmas? Only one way to find out! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and hope you all have a fabulous new year! See you in 2025! 

Episode 55- A 'Talk Toy To Me' Christmas: 80s Festive Face-Off!

Happy new year and here is our first episode of 2025!

But first, let's go back to 2024 one last time as while Alex and Ben are having a break from podcasting, they did however record an episode for you all! On this Talk Toy To Me, the guys each give us a list of their top 5 toys that they got last year!

Episode 56- Our Top 5 Toy Pickups Of 2024!

Welcome to the first episode of Mint on Card-Cast, a podcast of toy nostalgia. Join your hosts Alex and Ben as they chat about their favourite toy lines and cover subjects ranging from a limp Doctor Octopus to chewing on He-Man's hand.

Show notes:
See Run DMC style Odd Job here
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGZMKk6-eZc/TxmESOVuYGI/AAAAAAAABYg/Jq64h7jN7iI/s1600/IMG_2456.JPG

Small headed Power Rangers
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6333866154_ac263df45c_b.jpg

The prototype Star Wars figures made from Fisher Price Adventure People
http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=62138

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https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast
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Join us next time on Mint on Card-Cast when we go pocket sized!

Episode 1 - Top Three Toylines

Welcome to episode 3 of Mint on Card-Cast where your hosts Alex and Ben set out to talk about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers but get somewhat side-tracked when talking about breakfast cereal.

Show Notes:

The Boxed Megazord Ben no longer has
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/35/ed/bf/35edbfeb99ce69bfd1e8953af7feaa92.jpg

The Frosties promotion that de-railed the conversation
http://cerealoffers.com/Kelloggs/Frosties/1990/Power_Rangers/power_rangers.html

Pictures of our Toyfair purchases
https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast/status/846270454218158080
https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast/status/846270553279385600/photo/1

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Join us next episode but shhh, it's a secret!

Cover image from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBNrXzN6b2g

Episode 3 - Go Go Power Rangers

In episode 6 of Mint on Card-Cast Alex and Ben discuss the never ending family saga of Sylvania. They also chat about Christmas and Poison Ivy's chemical make-up much more than you'd expect!

Show notes:

Most of the links will be coming from this excellent Sylvanian collector site, definitely spend some time on there when you have a moment!
http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/

The curse of the yellow spot
http://static.sylvaniancollector.net/images/content/3f5af55642445da802a8780f1fefd570.jpg

The party set Alex desperately wanted
http://teddybearsandfriends.com/?product=sylvanian-families-party-set-tomy

Harvester Restaurants Sylvanian Style
http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/page.php?page=320&th=collection

The Harrods exclusive shop
http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/page.php?page=558&th=collection

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Join us next time when we want to play a game!

Cover image from
http://ashmimi.com/language/en/about-sylvanian-familiescalico-critters/

Episode 6 - Meet the Sylvanian Families

Grab your pugil sticks for episode 11 where Ben and Alex don spandex to tackle the Gladiators. Alex gives more information than is necessary and Ben tries to stop him from going full nerd. Are you ready?

Show Notes:

All the information in this episode can be found here in our Flickr album
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152016205@N06/albums/72157682501962984

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Join us next time when we find out who did it, and where, and with what!

Episode 11 - Gladiators Ready!

We're back and it's about time for a Halloween special. Join Ben and Alex as they go through their pockets in search of monsters and talk about the many versions of the Monster in My Pocket toyline apart from the wrestlers which they love so much they're saving for later!

Show Notes:

The websites we were using for this episode are

Episode 15 - There's Monsters in My Pocket

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