Want to hear Josh and Jason's pre- and post-show banter? Well, with this first edition of “THE OUTTAKES”, now you can! Never before has Toys For Games taken you behind the curtain quite like this! You’ll even get the outtakes with our recent special guests, also! And yes, there is some creative editing done, but worry not, because it is still family-friendly.
In Part 2 of Episode 38, Josh, Jason and Matt talk all about the launch of Skylanders SuperChargers, including all of the surprises and mysteries that popped up on launch day. They also dive into the #CommunityQuestion quickly, before getting to the infamous email segment, where they tackle a bunch of great questions from the listeners!
Be sure to check out Matt’s amazing work over at SkylandersCharacterList.com, and be sure to follow him on Twitter for everything Skylanders related, @SCLMatt.
The Toys For Games ‘Cast is a packed house this week, with not one, but two special guests joining Josh and Jason for an incredible episode. Matt Sonnenberg (@SCLMatt) is on the show to talk about the launch of Skylanders SuperChargers, while Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy) drops in to talk about the upcoming release of LEGO Dimensions. Yes - it’s really THAT Greg Miller!
In Part 1, the show focuses on Greg’s proper introduction to the toys-to-life genre of video games, as he talks about what he’s most excited for from LEGO Dimensions, what he’s nervous about, and even answers some tough questions. He may not be up-to-date on the Ninjago franchise, but the man sure does know his DC Universe and Ghostbusters!
Also, some recent Disney Infinity and amiibo news is discussed on this first half of Episode 38.
Be sure to check out everything that Greg and his buddies at Kinda Funny are doing over at KindaFunny.com, or on Twitter, @KindaFunnyVids!
Josh and Jason are back, just over 24 hours before the official release of Skylanders SuperChargers! After some early on Friday night shenanigans, the duo get down to business, discussing some upcoming releases for Disney Infinity 3.0, and then some fascinating LEGO Dimensions rumors - followed by the admission of one of the co-hosts knowing nothing about Harry Potter (you guess which one). From there, they talk about amiibo - both regarding the release of amiibo last Friday, as well as the upcoming release of amiibo and bundles going up for pre-order. Finally, they get down to it and fully prepare for the launch of Skylanders SuperChargers, talking about day one plans, as well as some disappointing and frustrating early reports.
Time Stamps:
Disney Infinity - 29:55
LEGO Dimensions - 44:30
amiibo - 59:22
Skylanders - 1:32:08
#CommunityQuestion - 2:00:00
Emails - 2:06:04
Episode 36 features Josh and Jason once again, but just like last week, another special guest is crashing the party! This week, the dynamic duo of the toys-to-life genre is honored to be joined than none other than Brian Altano from IGN.com and The Comedy Button! As someone who has been leading the charge on the amiibo hype train since the beginning, Brian comes on to the show to talk about how and why he started collecting them, why he swears he’s just about done with them, and which amiibo he absolutely hates the most. Not to focus too much on just amiibo, they also ask him about Disney Infinity, Skylanders and possibly sell him on LEGO Dimensions. Oh, and don’t worry - Shopkins is discussed at much more length than anyone anticipated going into the podcast.
Thank you to Brian Altano for the laughs and the insight, and be sure to check him and all of his projects out at the various links down below!
Time Stamps:
Interview with Brian Altano - The start, up until 1:13:35
LEGO Dimensions - 1:14:45
Disney Infinity - 1:20:17
Skylanders - 1:32:30
More amiibo - 1:43:40
Emails - 2:02:00
Brian can be found on Twitter at @AgentBizzle, over at IGN.com, his non-gaming podcast called The Comedy Button, or check out his music at MisanthropeAlbum.com! Or just show up to his apartment, and he’ll make you a pizza, apparently.
Our show music is courtesy of Ben Harris (@Sha_Near).
Thank you to the #BestCommunityEver for supporting us continuously! Be sure to check out our Patreon page if you want to help us out! You all are awesome!
Collectors, brace yourselves! It’s another edition of the Collector’s Edition! Somehow, Josh and Jason are up to Volume 8 in this spin-off podcast focussing heavily collecting things NOT toys-to-life related! This volume features a ton of Tsum Tsum talk, naturally, since it was recorded on Tsum Tsum Tuesday, after all. Also on the docket is Jason’s disappointment as a collector at the D23 Expo, upcoming LEGO minifigures, and a preview of Star Wars day on Friday, September 4th. The two also discuss and review their two newest subscription boxes - Loot Crate’s Villain 2 box, and the Marvel Collector Corps Secret Wars box.
Toys For Games welcomes the start of September, as Josh and Jason are back for Episode 35! This week they aren’t alone, however, as they brought on a special guest to help celebrate the launch of Disney Infinity 3.0! Straight from the Toy Box Summit, and in-between shifts at the popcorn stand in the El Capitan Theatre, it’s Mighty Gitis aka Lauren (@MightyLauren)! As an in-game character, a Disney Infinity celebrity and master of the Toy Box, Lauren brought with her lots of stories from the Toy Box Summit and tons of insightful wisdom regarding every aspect of the game. The trio also got to answer several DI-specific emails as well, many of which were directed to Mighty Gitis herself!
Don’t worry, Skylanders SuperChargers, LEGO Dimensions and of course, amiibo, are talked about as well! Despite it being Disney Infinity 3.0 launch week, the other toys-to-life franchises haven’t steered completely clear of Mickey Mouse and gang. LEGO Dimensions revealed the Midway Arcade Level Pack, Skylanders are looking BEAUTIFUL, and Shovel Knight is kicking down the amiibo door.
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