Collector talk, toy by toy.
Pegwarmers treats action figures, stuffed toys, prototypes, and toy-show finds as objects worth close attention. Episodes move from sculpt, paint, packaging, and articulation into childhood memory, line history, price, and the practical question of what belongs on a shelf.
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Pegwarmers is a collector-forward toy show with its hands on the merchandise. It is less about broad pop-culture chatter than the physical reality of toys: how a figure moves, how the paint lands, what the box says, which accessory is missing, and where the release fits in the history of a line. Recent episodes cover Super Mario stuffed toys and figures, G.I. Joe ReAction+ O-ring releases, modern Cops and Crooks, Delta-17, Silverhawks Ultimates, New York Toy Fair 2026, Zolocon 2026, and the Winter Fever Toy Show in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The range is wide, but the lens stays consistent. Toys are treated as objects with design choices, production quirks, childhood associations, and collector consequences. A soft-bodied Peach figure can lead to talk about likeness, durability, and what works for kids. A Hydro Viper repaint can lead to army builders, comic-book colors, original figures, and why one collector might be less excited than the wider fan base. The show has a comfortable habit of reading the packaging, pausing over the lore, then comparing that lore against memory and the toy in hand. It notices body types, scale complications, tight joints, glossy paint, toned-down features, and the odd pleasure of a late-line vintage piece. Convention and toy-show episodes add a different texture. They feel like a walk through aisles, booths, display cases, parking lots, local stores, appointments, stickers, prototypes, and purchases that almost happened. The show is nostalgic, but not locked in the past. Modern independent lines and new collector releases get the same kind of close inspection as better-known vintage brands. Pegwarmers also has a useful honesty about enthusiasm. A figure can be cool, disappointing, bland, surprisingly durable, or simply not as exciting as expected. That makes the show feel like a collector thinking out loud rather than a sales pitch. Its best moments are specific, patient, and tactile, built for people who understand that a toy's smallest details can carry the whole memory of a line.
Made for: For toy collectors who enjoy detailed figure reviews, vintage line history, toy-show reports, and practical buying judgment. It especially suits fans of action figures, retro brands, and modern collector releases.
What sets it apart: Pegwarmers stands out through object-level attention: sculpt, articulation, packaging copy, accessories, scale, paint, and shelf value all get time. It mixes that detail with toy-show hunting stories and a collector's willingness to question the hype.
Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Pegwarmers turns close inspection of figures, packaging, franchise history, and convention finds into practical conversation about how collectors choose.
Kevin treats a toy shelf as a collection of design decisions, bits of franchise history, and practical buying choices. Pegwarmers moves between close figure reviews and reports from events such as Zolocon, with Kevin explaining what he bought, what he passed over, and how each…
A plastic princess looks strung out, and Kevin still explains why she suits your toy-throwing kids.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A relaxed collector talk that keeps returning to sculpt, softness, and the gaps on the shelf.
Pegwarmers keeps its attention on the small choices that make a collectible land: sculpt, paint, softness, likeness, and whether a figure feels built for display or for being tossed around.
Collector talk that stays grounded in details, even when one repaint gets the side eye.
Pegwarmers spends most of its time on what makes a toy feel worth collecting: the color choices, the repaint work, and the pull of army-builder figures.
A collector minded look at two modern Cops and Crooks figures, with history, detail, and a little wandering.
Pegwarmers spends this visit with two modern Cops and Crooks figures, Marshall Sundown and Bulletproof. Kevin moves through articulation, sculpt, card art, bios, and the line history with a collector's eye, so the discussion stays close to the details that matter.
A collector-minded look at Delta 17’s sculpt, feel, and o-ring appeal.
Peg Warmers spends its stop on Delta 17, a three-and-three-quarter-inch o-ring line that sits in collector territory beside old G.I. Joe memories and newer takes on the format.
A toy-show recap that feels like sitting down with another collector at the table.
Pegwarmers treats a toy-show visit like a collector's guide, using Zolocon 2026 to track the move from the Fuge to the Valley Forge Casino Resort and the appeal of digging for vintage finds in a space that sounds tough to navigate.
The episode spends the episode on Super Mario toys.
Pegwarmers opens with a jokey question about which G.I.
Kevin spends the show looking at two modern Cops and Crooks figures.
Kevin opens with Delta 17, a three-and-three-quarter-inch o-ring toy line that feels like G.I.
Pegwarmers covers Zolocon 2026 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, held February 28 through March 1.
Kevin Jones opens Silverhawks Wave 7 figures and discusses the characters and toy line.
Kevin Jones recounts his experience at the 2026 New York Toy Fair, discussing new toy lines and collectibles.
Kevin Jones recounts his visit to the Winter Fever Toy Show, describing the venue, vendors, and notable prototypes.
Kevin discusses new G.I.
Kevin discusses toy-related movies from the 1980s, focusing on the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra films.
Kevin discusses the Ecto Glow Heroes collector set from Hasbro, a Ghostbusters toy exclusive.
Kevin celebrates the 200th episode of Pegwarmers by reflecting on the channel's evolution and discussing GI Joe items from childhood friends.
Kevin unboxes and reviews a stack of modern and retro action figures, starting with a Super 7 Cobra Commander figure.
Kevin and his co-hosts discuss toy collecting, including upcoming guests at RetroCon, while promoting their radio show.
Kevin and Josh unbox and discuss the HasLab Rattler G.I.
Kevin and Brian discuss toy collecting, including a recent unboxing of G.I.
Kevin and Tony discuss the upcoming James Gunn Superman movie, comparing it to past DCEU and Marvel films.
Kevin discusses new O-Ring GI Joe figures shown at JoeFest, including Reaction Plus figures and a Cobra Commander exclusive.
Kevin Jones and his team discuss popular and unpopular retro and current toy brands, including Super 7 O-Ring figures and HasLab Snowcat.
Kevin discusses his experience at the Mullica Hill Toy Show and reviews the Hasbro Retro Collection Star Wars A New Hope Box Set.
Kevin and his team discuss new G.I.
Kevin Jones attends a free toy show in South Jersey, describing the vendors, atmosphere, and a nostalgic find of a Knight Rider Turbo Booster launcher.
The hosts discuss He-Man and other 5.5 inch barbarian action figures, their enduring popularity, and a lawsuit over the figure's form factor.
Kevin discusses new additions to his collection, including Masters of the Universe figures, Warhammer items, and a Jack Black/Steve action figure.
The hosts discuss and compare original Indiana Jones toys with recent reissues, sharing their experiences and knowledge of the toy line.
Kevin discusses his experience at the April Fool's Toy Show in Delaware, describing the venue, vendor setup, and his interest in checking out unique collections like Ben Leach's Mighty Max items.
The host reviews the new Super 7 O-Ring G.I.
The host discusses the Voltac action figure from the She-Ra cartoon, comparing its retro style to previous releases and sharing thoughts on toy collecting.
The hosts discuss the Men in Black toy line, focusing on actor likeness issues, personal memories, and the manufacturer Galoob.
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