The Hot Take Kid interviews members of the wrestling figure community, recaps figures news and reveals, and much more to explore all aspects of the hobby he loves. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Our Ultimate Edition March Madness Bracket is Here Plus Mattel Ruthless Aggression Reveals!!!!
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Phil and Nick are finally back to discuss the latest Mattel preorders on Walmart.com plus reveal their new march madness bracket! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Q&A w/ Shawn Ng from KWK Kayfabe Heroes
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This week Phil and Nick sit down from Shawn Ng, the owner and mastermind behind the KWK Kayfabe Heroes toy line. We discuss some hot topics regarding his current roster as well as being a collector in China, and so much more! Check out their website here for more info and future preorder! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
Whoa what a week! Phil, Nick and guest Tommy Pairodice from The Run In Podcast discuss the news of the week, weekly purchases, and the ever evolving world of independent retro companies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Ranking Our Favorite Wrestling Figure Related IG Accounts!
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This week Phil and Nick decide to give a shout-out to their favorite Instagram accounts! Also some figure news plus Nick lands another AEW chase and Phil lands the next "Harley Race" figure? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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If You Had To Stop Collecting A Toy Line What Would It Be?
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Phil and Nick recap their Super Bowl weekend, discuss Mattel retro preorders, weekly purchases, and which toy line they would stop collecting and why! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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AEW Figure Reveals plus Our Interview with Turnquist Custom Figure Belts!
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It's Super Bowl week and the guys give their predictions plus discuss some AEW figure reveals plus weekly purchases and an interview Dan Turnquist from Turnquist Custom Figure Belts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Q&A w/ Mitch aka HasttelToy from Grapplers & Gimmicks
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Another week another great interview! We speak to Hasttel about his new figure line, his love of chain steakhouses, moving to Ohio, running a toy store, and so much more! Plus some new Mattel reveals and our weekly giveaway winner is announced! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Q&A w/ Sal from Rush Collectibles plus TONS of figure news!!!
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Phil and Nick discuss TONS of figure news, Royal Rumble predictions, reveals and much more PLUS an interview with Sal from Rush Collectibles! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Are Any "Holy Grail" Figures Safe In 2023?
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With the re-release of two older Mattel Ultimate Edition figures, are any "holy grail" figures safe in 2023? Phil and Nick discuss as well as Target putting Legends figures on sale, Retros going up for preorder, Andre The Giant Super7 disaster, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Our Top Five Wrestling Figures Of 2022! Plus Tons of Figure News!
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Phil and Nick discuss the news of Heels & Faces expanding to 6 inch figures, new test shots from Wrestling Trader, preorders from Boss Fight and so much more! Plus they name their top five elites and top five overall wrestling figures of the year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Happy New Year From The Fig Cave!!!!
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Happy New Year!!! Phil and Nick are back after a crazy holiday season to talk some Steiner Bros news, Nick's biggest weekly purchase ever, and what they are hopeful for in 2023! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Top Five WWE Mattel Ultimate Edition Figures of 2022!
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The countdowns continue!! This week the boys discuss their favorite line of wrestling figures, the ultimate edition from Mattel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
We start our year end awards with one of our favorite......the top pegwarmers of the year! You know these figures. You see them every week at Walmart and Target. Nick and Phil rank the top five wrestling figure pegwarmers of the year and also touch on some non-wrestling pegwarmers we have noticed in 2022 hanging on the pegs. --- Support this podcas…
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2022 Recap Q&A w/ Steve Ozer from Mattel!
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What a way to end 2022! We have Steve Ozer from Mattel to recap the recent reveals from Hogan's Beach Shop, talk about his favorite figures of the year, and answer questions from the listeners! Plus we talk about the future of AEW Jazwares, weekly purchases, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave…
Wow what a week! Phil and Nick recap Thanksgiving as well as the biggest deals from a crazy Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Finally, they discuss the latest Mattel figure reveals from WWE.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
Wow what a week! Both Phil and Nick celebrated their birthday this week so they recap the festivities plus they discuss the Coliseum Collection preorders, potential Black Friday sales, and so much more! Want to get us a birthday gift? Sign up for the Run In Podcast patreon for $1 per month so you can join our exclusive Facebook group to buy/sell/tr…
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PPPPPPPPowertown is bringing back the Remcos!!!!!!!!!
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This week Phil and Nick discuss their biggest week of purchases yet, announce some giveaway winners, give out some details on the fig cave toy drive, and much much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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TONS of Wrestling Figure News, Ringside Thanksgiving Sale, & Much More!
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The Hot Take Kid and Nicky Choke discuss a crazy week of wrestling figure news! Forbidden Figurines closing it's doors, Hasttel Toys reveals, RSC Thanksgiving sale, Double J Ultimate Edition cancelled, and much more!! #fighunting #wweelitesquad #figlife #scratchthatfigureitch Listen to a new episode of The Fig Cave every week! Available on iTunes, …
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Q&A w/ Rocky from The Asylum Wrestling Store!
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On this week's episode we talk to Rocky Turner from Asylum Wrestling Store about the Road Warriors Asylum All-Stars, their upcoming Remco-style figure line. Plus Phil and Nick discuss their Halloween plans, weekly purchases, Hasttel Toys jumping into the retro figure game, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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Discussing the Scariest Wrestling Figures Of All Time!
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Phil and Nick are back to discuss their scary wrestling figures, how to handle the bubble bursting on the hobby, weekly purchases, and the awfulness that is "Halloween Ends" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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What Happens If.......Matt Cardona Returns to WWE?
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Hey hey!!! Phil and Nick discuss what happens to the wrestling figure community if Matt Cardona returns to WWE? Will the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast change? Will Mattel finally get rid of Sam Roberts and use Cardona as their knowledgeable ambassador? #fighunting #wweelitesquad #figlife #scratchthatfigureitch Listen to a new episode of The Fig Ca…
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Spooky Season Discussion: Windowless Packaging Will Change Collecting Forever!!
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Phil and Nick discuss the new RSC exclusive Attitude Era Ring as well as what the collecting world will do if/when Mattel shifts to windowless packaging. They also talk weekly purchases, Halloween movie reviews, Macho Man figures, pizza makers, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Pros and Cons of Attending a Toy Convention
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Nick is out on the West Coast for vacation but the guys still have ALOT to talk about? Starting Lineup preorders, Ultimate Edition 15 shipping, Ric Flair signing with Zombie Sailor, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
Wow!! What a week! This week the guy's discuss.......... PowerTown Preorders started. Were they a success? New Gen Ultimate Macho shipping ANOTHER photo of Macho overload at Bargain Hunt (courtesy Legends 17 up for preorder on Target.com GameStop clearance sale Smart Mark Heels and Faces render (LEGION OF DOOM TOO!!!!) PWT on WhatNot Lince Dorado t…
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What Happens To Your Collection........Once You're Gone?
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The guys get morbid and discuss what will happen to their collections once they are dead and buried. Plus they talk about their weekly purchases, Macho Man Ultimates showing up at Bargain Hunt, PowerTown preorders, and much more!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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AEW Figure Reveals....How Did All Out Weekend Affect Future Releases?
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Phil and Nick discuss the wild week of professional wrestling and how it could affect future AEW releases by Jazwares. Plus weekly purchases and info on the fig cave fantasy football league! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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New Generation Ring Unboxing w/ Steve Ozer from Mattel
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Phil and Nick finally got their new gen rings and Mattel's Steve Ozer is here to help us unbox these beauties! We also ask him about the next crowdfunding project, the status of the Double J Ultimate Edition, the future of Mattel Creations, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
The Hot Take Kid has a........new co-host! The guys talk about New Gen rings shipping, Mattel's Amazon "reveal" show, ideas for the next crowdfunding project, weekly purchases, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
The Fig Cave crew discusses all the new wrestling figure reveals from Mattel and Jazwares during Comic Con week! Tons of great info on every single reveal at the show, The No Holds Barred preorder fiasco, Retros, Ultimates, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Q&A w/ Steve Rosenthal from PowerTown Wrestling
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Big time interview this week! Steve Rosenthal is responsible for the Remco wrestling figures from the 80's and now he' s back with some legendary wrestlers in the new line from PowerTown wrestling. We discuss his background in the world of wrestling figures, where the idea for PowerTown came from, exclusive contracts for the talent, kickstarter, an…
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AEW Figure Reveals From Double or Nothing Weekend Plus Batista Ultimate Edition Giveaway Announcement!
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The Hot Take Kid is joined by guest co-host Nicky Choke to recap the huge list of AEW wrestling figures announced by Jazwares during Double or Nothing weekend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Mattel Wrestlemania Figure Reveals Recap!
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The Hot Take Kid is joined by Mike Lanham and Tommy Pairodice from The Run In Podcast to recap a ton of new WWE figure reveals from Mattel. From retros to Ultimate Edition and everything in between we got ya covered! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
The Hot Take Kid is joined by friend of the podcast Robert Rudman (@RobertIn3D on twitter) to review "The Batman" in theaters now starring Robert Pattinson. They discuss the cast, the overall plot of the movie, what they liked and what they didn't, and where can they go with a sequel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
WOW MY WALLET IS ON FIRE!!! The Hot Take Kid is joined by Fig Cave members Jared Colby and Sebastien Colon to recap this weekend's Mattel reveals. - thoughts on the new Ruthless Aggression line and who we want to see in future waves - Legends Series 15 - is this HBK Fan Takeover Ultimate Edition the best wrestling figure of all time? - will we ever…
This week The Hot Take Kid welcomes Alex from the Talking Taker Podcast to discuss the deadman's top five figures of all time plus a long back at his amazing career and whether or not he is the greatest character in wrestling history.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
They are finally back!!! The Hot Take Kid and his guest Mike Lanham discuss their all time favorite Mattel retros as well as the problems that caused the line to be put on "hiatus", their thoughts on the relaunch of the retros, and much more! Have a suggestion for a future episode of the Top Five? Shoot us an email! thefigcave@gmail.com --- Support…
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2022 Collecting Resolutions w/ Virtual Suplex
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Happy New Year Fig Cave Fam! This week we talk to Virtual Suplex about his experiences attending three Wrestlemanias, what he collects, his thoughts on AEW and WWE heading into 2022, and we both give our New years figure collecting resolutions! He even hints at a giveaway exclusively for Fig Cave members. Be sure to listen! --- Support this podcast…
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Holiday Toy Drive Update, WWE/AEW Reveals & Much More!
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Happy New Year! Here's a quick recap on the holiday toy drive and some thoughts on the latest reveals from Jazwares and Mattel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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The Fig Cave's Top Ten Wrestling Figures of 2021
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Wow what a year it was for wrestling figure collectors! So many awesome contributions from multiple companies. The Hot Take Kid and guest co-host Nick Thompson are going to rank the top ten of the year based on the voting of some former Fig Cave podcast guests. Who will be crowned #1? Give it a listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https:/…
We discuss all the latest WWE Mattel reveals from this week's Ringside Fest!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Top Five: Ric Flair Figures w/ Tommy Pairodice from The Run In Podcast
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This week we discuss "The Nature Boy" and his long lineage of lavish little licensed action figures. Tommy Pairodice discusses how he bacame a Ric Flair superfan and gives us his definitive list of the top five Ric Flair figures of all time! Click here to checkout the Run In Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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House Shows: Mattel WWE Figure Reveals 10/1/2021
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Mattel with some HUGE announcements yesterday and we are here to breakdown all the news! The Hot Take Kid and guest co-host Mike Lanham are here to discuss each and every WWE figure announced by Mattel yesterday. Click here to donate to Mike's charity event benefitting Norton's Children's Hospital and to be entered to win the figures we discussed o…
This week Phil is joined by Kenny from @DaCallUp to discuss the best and worst John Cena figures of all time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Fig Cave Fantasy Football: Week Three Preview
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The Hot Take Kid and Greg Angel discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments from the first two weeks of the season as well as when to panic if you started your fantasy season 0-2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
Trying something different this week! Unboxing Britt Baker and Dustin Rhodes from AEW Unmatched Series One. Plus we discuss our weekly purchases, Amazon Warehouse, AEW not allowing figs to be signed at their events, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Fig Cave Fantasy Football: Week One Recap & Waiver Wire Options for Week Two
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The Hot Take Kid and Greg Angel recap Week One of the 2021 NFL season. They talk injuries, studs and duds of the week, and some early performers that could be interesting waiver wire pickups heading into Week Two! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support
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Fig Cave Fantasy Football: Tips and Tricks To Win Your Fantasy Football Draft
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Phil and Greg discuss some news and notes from around the league plus they breakdown their most recent fantasy draft and talk about their favorite (and least favorite) picks. Finally, the guys look at some Week One matchups to exploit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support…
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Fig Cave Fantasy Football: Tight End Preview
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The Hot Take Kid and co-host Greg Angel discuss why tight end might be the position to reach for early in your draft. They discuss the top options and why it's a total crapshoot after that. They also talk favorite deep sleepers, potential busts, draft strategy, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigc…
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Fig Cave Fantasy Football: Quarterback Preview
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We are finally back!!! Phil and Greg discuss draft strategy for the quarterback position, some of their favorite sleepers and busts, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefigcave/support