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Wide World of Toys | Episode 1 – Kenner Batman Dark Knight Collection Retrospective

The Wide World of Toys Podcast is back, refreshed and rebooted! Join host Ken, as he talks about his decision to bring back the show and what it will feature. In the inaugural episode, Ken

Comic Books

Knightfall: The Breaking and Rebuilding of Batman

Mickey Yarber

Knightfall was the storyline that shattered Batman to his core, a brutal early‑’90s epic that broke the Dark Knight’s body, tested his legacy, and forced Gotham to confront what happens when its greatest hero finally falls.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 5 | Top 5 Breakfast Cereals

Chad Droze

Happy November Listeners. Episode 5 of The Retro Resurgence Podcast rolls along. After a brief discussion of how Halloween 2024 went for Ken and Chad, the show gets going. The guys discuss Cartoon Campaign 2000

The Penguin, Episode 1 “After Hours” Review

Pitfall Gary

Warning: There may be spoilers, I’ll try to limit them, but you’ve been warned The Penguin caught my eye when a first saw the trailer a few weeks ago. The time has come and the

From Panels to Pixels: 6 Comics That Inspired Games

The Retro Network

Comics and video games share a symbiotic relationship, often crossing paths to create immersiveexperiences that captivate audiences across mediums. Over the years, numerous comic bookseries have served as fertile ground for game developers, offering rich

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | UNLOCKED! 90’s Super Cinema: Batman and Robin

Adam Pope

An episode of our Patreon Exclusive 90’s Super Cinema podcast has been UNLOCKED! This was a historic event, as it was the first time all 4 WIZARDS co-hosts (past and present) ever recorded a show

Caped Crusader Classics: Essential Batman Stories for All Readers

Pitfall Gary

Batman, the Caped Crusader is one of my favorite superheroes of all time. He fluctuates between the number one and number two spot with Wolverine depending on my mood. If you told me I could

Wide World of Toys: Batman 1992 LEGO Build

Adam Pope

In the latest Wide World of Toys video, host Ken Spaulding is building a Batman 1992 LEGO set. Check out more photos of Ken’s collection and Top 5 Action Figure Picks of the Week on

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the ’80s (and late ’70s)

OldSchool80s

Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but

Super Looney Tunes Return!

Adam Pope

In 1991, I was 9 years old and the novelty of Happy Meal toys at McDonald’s was starting to wear thin. We had gone from Changeables and Super Mario Bros to Barbie, Hot Wheels and