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Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio

Jon Sargent & Christian McGahan

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio is a weekly podcast for action figure collectors who never really stopped playing. They just got more shelves.Hosted by lifelong collectors Jon Sargent and Christian McGahan, the show covers action figures and collectibles from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today, with equal love for vintage classics and modern lines. From WWE, Marvel Legends, and DC Universe Classics to TMNT, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, He-Man, and beyond, nothing is off the table if it

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All Episodes

86:39

The Order and Chaos of Batman: The Animated Series...

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2026/04/06

This week is all about Kenner Batman: The Animated Series action figures (1992–2002), one of the most iconic 90s toy lines ever made. We kick things off with our weekly purchases, including some fun eBay pickups, then we dive into “The Order” of BTAS, breaking down the first four waves figure-by-figure, covering the essential releases, Rogue's Gallery, hidden gems, and early signs of where the line would go. After that, we hit the latest action figure news, including major updates from McFarl...

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98:28

Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos Pop Quiz & Comeback...

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2026/03/30

On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we catch up on a packed couple of weeks. Jon recaps a trip to Big Bend National Park, selling a first edition print of First Blood to fund three vintage Kenner pickups, testing out an MCU Blokees figure for “scientific research,” and doing a live unboxing of the brand-new Hulk Hogan Ultimate Edition from Ringside Collectibles. Meanwhile, Christian shares the details of a once-in-a-lifetime haul from an impromptu run to three San Antoni...

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80:40

The Bigger, The Badder, The Better!

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2026/03/23

In today’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio— Jon is once again, called to the highest honor of Ernest duty. Christian has another bandmate join as a guest— This time, it’s Michael Fischer. Drummer for Virtue, Actor, Writer, Director, and Cohost of the YouTube show, Slam N Salmon. They catch up on his movie related work and what’s he’s been up to in that space, talk collecting physical media like DVDs and CDs, then deep dive into Mikey’s childhood toy collection! His love...

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86:51

Modern Marvel Legends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

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2026/03/16

Modern Marvel Legends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly + TMNT Economics On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by catching up on the week, including our latest toy hunt successes and failures, Christian’s mighty first baseball game of the season, and Jon’s grueling week at martial arts camp and testing… which may or may not have included powerbombing someone. From there, we dive into Marvel Legends: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, taking a hard look at...

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82:11

A Love Letter to 90s Toy Lines

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2026/03/09

In this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio— Christian has fellow collector and bandmate Chase Casillas as a guest host, while Jon is away training for the new Ernest Movie. They talk all things 90s toys in this nostalgia filled conversation. Spanning from the big names like GI-JOE, TMNT, Batman, and Spawn. To more niche toys like The Shadow, Micromachines, Titan AE, Small Soldiers, Muscle Mutts— and so many more!

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75:53

Ranking EVERY Hasbro Mortal Kombat Action Figure...

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2026/03/02

Episode 36: Mortal Kombat Rankings & Toy Store Time Machine On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by catching up on the week in toy hunting, including Jon’s battle with Walmart over the NECA 35th Anniversary TMNT Ultimates, a convention grail find, and a live unboxing and reaction to the brand-new Marvel Legends Abomination from the Incredible Hulk line. From there, we dive deep into nostalgia and rank every single classic vintage Hasbro Mortal...

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90:45

Inside the Mind of Toy Collectors

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2026/02/23

On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by breaking down Christian’s latest toy hunt at Dallas Vintage Toys and a few local thrift stores, sharing the wins, the misses, and everything in between. From there, we recap the success of our recent Whatnot sale and answer a handful of listener questions. Next, we revisit our personal collecting and display rules and how they’ve evolved as our collections have grown (and become more complicated). What once made s...

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76:03

Funko Hate, Monster High Education, and John Wick Toys

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2026/02/16

Episode 34 – Monster High, John Wick, and A24 Action Figures With Christian on special assignment at Dallas Vintage Toys, Jon is joined by special guest Katie Neuman for a packed and wide-ranging episode. The show kicks off with Katie’s collecting origin story, from growing up with Polly Pocket and dolls to her current obsessions with Star Wars, wrestling figures, The Princess Bride, and Japanese blind box Smiski collectibles, plus her legendary dislike of Funko Pops, which once inspired a fu...

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93:16

Playset Mount Rushmore & Action Figure Moneyball

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2026/02/09

Episode 33 kicks off with a catch-up that takes an unexpected turn, including an impromptu toy hunt at the dirt mall where Christian scores Bibleman, and Jon shares a martial arts story that leads to a major realization about the future of his Super7 TMNT collection, and what he ultimately decides to do with it. From there, the guys dive into Action Figure Moneyball, where they break down hypothetical trades and debate whether multiple figures are worth sacrificing for a single grail, weighin...

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76:07

Action Figure Fight Federation & Mattel DC Toy Hit Lists

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2026/02/02

Episode 32 kicks off with the debut of Action Figure Fight Federation, our new PPV-style segment where action figures from different universes collide in dream matchups decided by interest, nostalgia, accessories, and pure playground logic. We break down hypothetical show-stealers like He-Man vs Lion-O, Jurassic Park’s Electronic T-Rex vs Trendmasters 1998 Godzilla, Cactus Jack vs Casey Jones, and other cross-universe clashes where the figures, their gear, and their shelf presence matter just...

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97:42

Chasing Lord of the Rings & Terminator 2 + A Teenage...

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2026/01/26

Episode 31 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio opens in unexpected territory, with Christian debuting a piece of Sopranos fan fiction and the hosts seriously pondering what a Sopranos action figure line might look like. That quickly turns into a group counseling session, as Jon confronts a full-blown collecting crisis that has him questioning priorities, shelf space, and whether “retirement” from collecting is even possible. From there, the show moves into On Deck Collection, where both ...

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87:58

What If Your Entire Collection Disappeared?!

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2026/01/19

In Episode 30 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, Jon and Christian recap their weekend at Retromania, a collectibles convention in the San Antonio, Texas area. They break down the highs and lows of the show, the figures they hunted down, the ones that got away, and the familiar frustrations that come with convention floors, pricing, and timing. From there, the episode shifts into a full rundown of the action figure news of the week, including updates and discussion around McFarlane Toy...

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101:38

The Action Figure History of The Incredible Hulk -...

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2026/01/12

On Episode 29 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the hosts kick things off by catching up and breaking down their toy hunts and pickups from the week. From there, Jon and Christian make bold predictions for action figure collecting in 2026, covering everything from McFarlane Toys and Marvel to wrestling figures and how each other’s collections might evolve in the year ahead. The episode then transitions into Action Figure News of the Week, covering the latest reveals, releases, and dev...

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73:04

2025 Action Figure Awards

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2026/01/05

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio kicks off Series 2 with a full breakdown of the 2025 Action Figure Awards, celebrating the best, boldest, and most talked-about figures and lines of the year — without holding back on discussion or debate. In this episode, the hosts reflect on 2025 across every corner of the hobby, covering wrestling figures, superhero lines, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, video game figures, vehicles, exclusives, surprises, and head-scratching releases. From WWE...

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122:50

Toy Aisle Time Capsule & Action Figure Mission...

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2025/12/22

The Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio holiday special delivers its biggest episode yet, packed with toy collecting, pop culture nostalgia, and imagination-driven fun. The episode opens with a recap of Christian’s birthday toy hunt across Houston, including stops at Texas Time Warp and Misfit Toys, with discussion of vintage finds, modern pickups, and the current state of the toy hunt scene. From there, the conversation shifts to Jon’s recent trip to Mexico City, covering international toy...

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70:20

Dear Santa, What Action Figure is in the Box?

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2025/12/15

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Mighty Champions are making their lists and checking them twice. Jon’s gearing up for a Christmas trip to Mexico City with CMLL tickets, Christian’s celebrating his birthday with a three-store toy hunt across Houston, and both are dreaming of what might be under the tree this year. In this festive episode, the guys read their letters to Santa, sharing the toys they’re chasing, the wishes they have for the hobby, and a few things they hope to s...

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92:37

Top 10 Frozen Figures & Toy Biz History

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2025/12/08

This week, Jon returns from the West Coast with a bag full of stories (and figures) from California’s Bat Cave Toys & Comics in Santa Rosa, while Christian dives into a local haul from Austin’s Bat City Toys. Then it’s time to chill out as we count down our Top 10 Frozen Figures (no, not that Frozen) from McFarlane Sub-Zero to BTAS Mr. Freeze to The Iceman Dean Malenko himself. We hit the latest action figure news from McFarlane Toys, NECA TMNT, WWE’s Monday Night Wars, MOTU O...

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80:07

Toy Movie Required Viewing & New On Deck Collections...

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2025/12/01

🎙️ Episode 24 – “Chemical Toy Fair, Required Viewing & The On Deck Collection” Recorded early due to Thanksgiving travel, Episode 24 brings the heat like a blast from a Kenner Predator shoulder cannon. We kick things off with a full recap of our epic trip to Chemical Toy Fair in Austin—what we saw, what we scored, and the one that got away. Then we dive into the official Mighty Champions Action Figure Radio Letterboxd list: “Required Viewing”—a curated collection of essential movies for

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80:35

The Price is Right & A Thanksgiving Survey

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2025/11/24

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the fellas play a brand-new game segment: The Price is Right — Action Figure Edition! Can Jon and Christian guess the final eBay prices of wild listings like a Green Ranger autographed figure, a sealed Naked Gun VHS box set, a DC Universe Classics Giganta Wave lot, and more? Then it’s time for your weekly toy news rundown, with updates and opinions on fresh drops from: McFarlane Toys WWE Mattel Elite & Ultimates TMNT lines Jada Toy...

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107:55

Top 10 Villain Figures & Collecting Hot Takes

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2025/11/16

It’s a wild one this week on Mighty Action Figure Radio. We kick things off with a real-life action sequence: Christian recounts a chaotic car breakdown saga, while Jon reveals how pushing the limits in the gym led to his first workout puke in over 20 years. Then we get hands-on with a live unboxing and review of the new Punisher & Nick Fury Gamerverse 2-pack from Marvel Legends—does this set hit the mark or miss the target? From there, we dive into our Top 10 villain action figures of al...

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