About this episode
Join Ryan, Travis, and Andy from Toy Federation in Greer, SC as they dive deep into the fascinating world of vintage toy collecting, repair, and valuation! This episode uncovers the frustrating realities of restoring classic '80s and '90s toys like the Ewok Village (notoriously difficult to disassemble without breaking), G1 Transformer figures like Mirage (plagued by "gold plastic syndrome" and brittle blue plastic), and the fragile Power Rangers Mega Voyager Megazord. Learn about their practical approaches to identifying rare parts and understanding market trends, from utilizing vintage catalogs and specialized books to exploring the evolving capabilities of Google Lens for toy identification. They share expert insights on the challenges of completing sets for iconic lines such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Transformers, often waiting years for crucial components, and navigating the complex toy market for sought-after items like He-Man, M.A.S.K., and more. Discover what it's truly like running a toy store, dealing with difficult repairs, and the constant hunt for that one missing piece. #toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials! *Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@toyfederation *Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop *Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/ BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS! *Our Horror Convention September 5-7, 2025: Retro-Horrorcon.com *Our Toy Convention November 21-23, 2025: Retro-Toycon.com TOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT: *Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv *Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf *Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccj WATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST!https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36 BUY Toy Federation MERCH!http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-federation COME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650 Monday 10 AM–7 PM Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM Thursday 10 AM–7 PM Friday 10 AM–7 PM Saturday 10 AM–8 PM Sunday Closed