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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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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?!

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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?

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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...

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

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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70:12

Power 5 Vehicles Draft & Toy Aisle Time Capsule (1993)

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/11/10

Ep 21 – Power 5 Vehicle Draft & Toy Aisle Time Capsule (1993) We’re back from the road and we brought the heat. This episode kicks off with a full breakdown of our pilgrimage to Dallas Vintage Toys—a toy hunter’s mecca—and the legendary hauls we scored. Then we time-travel back to Fall 1993, where the toy aisles were overflowing with plastic greatness. We're talking Batman: The Animated Series, Jurassic Park, Power Rangers, Street Fighter II, Kenner Aliens, Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedge...

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102:49

Road Trip Figure Hit List + Paying Respects to...

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/11/03

Before the toy hunt begins, we reflect on the last toys of our childhood. Those final figures we clung to before growing up (or pretending to). Then we dive into our Hit Lists ahead of a road trip to Dallas Vintage Toys, packed with nostalgia-fueled grails like WWF Hasbro, Toy Biz Marvel Legends, Kenner BTAS, DCUC, GI Joe, and more. From there, it’s a tour through the latest action figure news from Mattel, McFarlane, Hasbro, Super7, NECA, Jada, and beyond, plus some early holiday hype. Finall...

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84:35

Toy Line Resurrection (Swamp Thing & Small Soldiers)...

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/10/27

🟠 EPISODE 19: SPOOKY TOY LINE RESURRECTION & HALLOWEEN MISSION REPORT 🎃 This week, we’re diving into Halloween memories, radioactive nostalgia, and undead toy lines! 🎃 First, the Champions share their childhood Halloween traditions and crack open a live Jurassic Park figure unboxing. 🧟 Then it’s time for Toy Line Resurrection—Jon revives the gloriously gross Kenner Swamp Thing line while Christian brings in the debatably spooky but undeniably explosive Small Soldiers. We dig into wh...

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73:06

Comeback Victory Action Figures & Blank Check...

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/10/20

This week, your Mighty Champions are back in the saddle with a loaded episode that hits every collector nerve. We kick things off with toy hunts, weekly pickups, and catching up on the madness of the last seven days. Then it's time for our Blank Check Collection segment, where Christian reveals his ultimate fantasy: a closet of custom Batsuits, while Jon dives headfirst into the graded VHS rabbit hole with a dream list of sealed tapes worthy of their own display shelf. From there, it's onto t...

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103:39

Spider-Man (2002), 7 Figure Fan Theory, and the...

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2025/10/13

Episode 17: 7 Figure Fan Theory, Spider‑Man 2002 & NYCC ‘25 Unveils We are back after a week off, and things get wild. 🎁 First up: live mystery pre‑order haul unboxing — Jon legitimately forgot what half of these are. We’ll reveal, react, and riff. 🕸️ Then we swing into a full Spider‑Man (2002) movie + toy line review — from Tobey Maguire nostalgia to Toy Biz’s Gargoyle base, Green Goblin glider, and early MCU seeds. 📣 After that: NYCC 2025 scoop — Hasbro drops Marvel Legends Dark...

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92:39

Top 10 Kenner Toy Lines & The Thundercats Quiz

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/09/29

Episode 16 – Kenner Top 10, Toy Hunters, Weekly News & ThunderCats Quiz The shelves are loaded for another week of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio! This week: - Christian hits Toy Hunters in San Antonio and comes back with a haul of loose Toy Biz Marvel Legends. Which ones did he score? - Jon reveals his Top 10 favorite Kenner toy lines. Did your childhood favorite make the cut? - We break down the biggest toy news of the week, including the rumored AEW x Jazwares ...

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75:04

Mission Report & What's in the Box

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/09/22

🎙️ Episode 15 – Mission Report & What’s in the Box A top-secret file. A sealed mystery box. Two Mighty Champions. One plastic-scented mission. This week, Jon and Christian accept their first-ever Mission Report, a covert op that requires assembling the perfect five-figure strike team from across the action figure multiverse. Can they get the job done with just the right blend of specialists? Or will the mission fall apart faster than a 1990s ToyBiz joint? Then it’s the debut of What’s in

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83:24

Ultimate Collectors Countdown (Batman) and the Toy...

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/09/15

Which version of Batman stands above the rest in comics, animation, video games, cinema, and Elseworlds? Batman: The Animated Series? Arkham City? Hush? Kingdom Come? We dive deep into our Ultimate Collectors Countdown, picking the definitive version of the Dark Knight in each category and the ultimate action figure that represents him on the shelf. We also debut a brand-new segment: the Toy Trust Scale, where we rank our trust in certain toy companies and retailers on a scale from 1 to 10. L...

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84:07

Toy Aisle Time Capsule & Action Figure Stock Report

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/09/08

This week, Jon & Christian crack open the vault and take a trip back to Fall 2005 in the debut of our new segment: Toy Aisle Time Capsule—where we explore what was really on the shelves at your local Target, KB Toys, or Wal-Mart during a specific era. From the rise of DC Superheroes by Mattel to the dominance of Jakks WWE, and from Star Wars Revenge of the Sith to Ninja Turtles, we look at what lines were peaking, launching, or dying in late ‘05. We also talk collecting habits, retail lan...

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81:51

Power 5 Figure Draft - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio ·

2025/09/01

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the toy soldiers are reporting for duty! We kick things off with a catch-up on recent hauls and happenings, then dive into this week's Toy Soldier Figure Flashback, spotlighting a figure that deserves a second tour of duty. Then it's time for our Power 5 Fantasy Figure Draft, where we each build our ultimate G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero team by drafting five elite figures from the classic line. Who’s grabbing Snake Eyes? Does Sarge go #1 o...

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