Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio
Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio is a weekly podcast for action figure collectors who never really stopped playing. 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 belongs in the toy aisle conversation.Each episode blends nostalgia, current hobby news, and real collector perspective. The hosts break down new reveals, r...
Figure History: The Undertaker's Gravest Rivalries | Toy Collecting in 1991
This week, we kick things off by talking about our incredible toy hunt inside ATX Toy Exchange’s garage, where we got to dig through an absurd amount of new and vintage action figures, and of course, walk away with some pretty massive hauls of our own.
Then we bring back one of our most popular segments, Toy Aisle Time Capsule, where we take a close look at the movies, music, TV, and especially the action figures that defined a specific year. This time, we’re heading back to 1991, when Toys “R” Us shelves were pac...
Top 10 Monster Figures Ever | The Best & Worst of McFarlane DC Multiverse
Episode 67 is a super fun one. We kick things off by catching up on our week of online toy hunting and local pickups, then answer some listener questions about our favorite Toy Biz figures and which Mattel DC villains we need most.
Then, keeping with spooky season, we count down our Top 10 Monster Action Figures Ever. Is Godzilla, King Kong, Terminator, Predator, Xenomorph, or another monster the greatest ever, and what is the best action figure representation of each?
After that, we move into the latest action figure news, including...
New Mattel DC Comics Figures Revealed at NYCC | 5 Worst Action Figures Ever
On this episode, the Mighty Champions kick things off by catching up on Christian’s multi-store toy hunt in Houston, Texas, Jon’s latest eBay purchase of a new vehicle, and a potential major rearrangement of his collection.
Then they answer some listener questions before diving into Nightmare Action Figures, where they each subjectively pick five of the worst action figures they could possibly own and explain exactly what makes them so awful.
After that, they break down the biggest action figure news coming out of NYCC, including Mattel’s newly...
Ranking Every Batman Beyond Action Figure Ever | Power Rangers Lost Galaxy & Vehicle Collecting
This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we start by catching up on our week, including a real-life disaster that somehow only made us stronger, Christian’s upcoming toy hunt in Houston, and Jon’s latest eBay purchase.
Then we reveal our newest On Deck Collections: Christian tackles Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, while Jon builds out a collection of iconic action figure vehicles.
After that, we break down the latest action figure news from McFarlane DC Multiverse, G.I. Joe Classified, WWE, AEW, Star Wars Black Series, and more.<...
Action Figure Karate Tournament | Exposure Therapy: Marvel Legends Blob BAF Wave
On this week's episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we're celebrating birthdays, confronting childhood trauma, and crowning the ultimate martial arts action figure!
We kick things off with Christian's birthday plans, which involve flying to South Carolina specifically to visit Toy Federation instead of taking a normal vacation. Meanwhile, Jon reveals a major toy room makeover to make space for his On Deck Collection, and we discuss the theatrical rerelease of Avengers: Endgame.
Then it's time for Exposure Therapy! Christian, the self-proclaimed Toy Biz Disciple, finally confronts his childhood...
The DC Universe Classics Draft | What Makes a Great Toy Store
On this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off with our latest toy hunting pickups and a retro review of Transformers: The Movie after its theatrical re-release.
Then it’s time for the DC Universe Classics Draft. We flip a coin for the first pick and work our way through all 20 Build-A-Figure waves of Mattel DCUC, with one brutal rule: each of us can only take one figure from every wave. Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, villains, deep cuts, and some painful choices make this one of our most comp...
Collecting Preferences, Toy Stores, & Obscure Toybiz X-Men Figures From The 90’s
In this weeks episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, Jon is out of office, while Christian is joined by now two time guest— Michael Fischer. Michael is a writer, director, actor, YouTuber, film collector, & drummer for he and Christians band, Virtue.Â
In this loose conversation based episode , they talk about liking what YOU like, despite what’s popular or trending, Toy Store (the good, the bad, & the preferred) and then eventually they go over Michael’s Top 10 90s Toybiz X-Men figures! Spoiler Alert: They’re not at all who you might think!Â
Farewell to NECA TMNT | Action Figure Mission pt 4
On this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off with our massive toy hauls from Eckman’s Toy Show in San Antonio, including the best pickups, surprises, and finds from the show floor.
Then we say goodbye to one of the biggest modern TMNT toy runs with a full NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles retrospective. We look back at the cartoon line, movie figures, comic releases, and everything in between, then speculate on what Mattel’s upcoming TMNT line could look like and where they might take the licens...
Rebuilding Wrestling's Greatest Matches In Action Figure Form | Toy Line Movie Pitch
On Episode 60 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we’re pitching the toy properties we think deserve their own movies and TV shows.
Jon makes the case for a full-blown G.I. Joe: Classified movie with the spirit and tone of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, complete with his picks for director, writer, and composer. Christian takes a completely different approach and pitches an animated series based on the Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle.
Then we break down the biggest action figure news of the week, including upcoming G.I...
Toy Collector Q&A | Best Figures, Worst Figures, Grails & Toy News
On this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, it’s all about Q&A, toy collecting, action figures, and the collector life.
We kick things off with a major toy room makeover after Jon tore down his sports displays and added two IKEA Billy bookcases, creating a ton of new shelf space for Marvel Legends, wrestling figures, vintage toys, and everything else that somehow keeps multiplying.
Then we dive into a full round of listener Q&A, answering questions about modern and vint...
Top Green Lantern Figures | Definitive Action Figure Versions
On this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we’re counting down our favorite Green Lantern action figures just in time for DC’s upcoming Lanterns series, premiering August 16 on HBO Max. We dig into figures from DC Universe Classics, DC Direct, McFarlane DC Multiverse, and more as we try to answer one question: who is the definitive Green Lantern character and which figure takes the #1 spot?
Then we break down the biggest action figure news of the week, including the new McFarlane Harley Quinn figure, Ringside Collectibles’ Unsanctioned Tommy Dreamer, the retur...
DC Super Powers Trivia | Marvel Legends Icons Retrospective
On this week’s episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by catching up on our latest toy hunting adventures, Jon’s birthday weekend, and thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then Christian finally reveals a secret he’s kept to himself for more than 20 years.
Next, it’s time for a Kenner DC Super Powers Pop Quiz! Jon puts Christian to the test with trivia covering one of the greatest action figure lines of the 1980s, from rare figures and vehicles to surprising facts, aftermarket values, and the history behind t...
Maximum Carnage Ultimate Display | SDCC '26 | Toy Biz Spider-Man TAS
On this week’s episode, we catch up on our latest toy hunts. Christian’s long road trip comes up almost empty, except for a hilarious find that longtime listeners will appreciate, while Jon finally scores a rare W over Walmart.
Then we build The Ultimate Display for Maximum Carnage, creating the complete display based on the legendary 1994 Spider-Man game and the comic that inspired it. We break down the entire roster and tell you exactly which Marvel Legends and other figures you’ll need to have Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage, and th...
Good Movies with Bad Action Figures & Bad Movies with Good Action Figures
This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we catch up on our latest pickups, Walmart’s habit of canceled orders, and some long-overdue PC display upgrades. Then we tackle one of our favorite debates: Which great movies got terrible action figures, and which bad movies somehow got amazing ones? Dick Tracy, The Matrix, Godzilla, Hulk, Last Action Hero, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie… which belongs in which category? You’ll have to listen to find out. As always, we round up the biggest action figure news leading into SDCC, including new GI Joe Classified, Star Wars Black...
Action Figure Shrines vs One & Done Collecting
This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, Jon makes the biggest sale of his collecting career, saying goodbye to his entire GI Joe Classified collection along with select Marvel Legends and WWE figures. Why sell? What changed? And what does it feel like watching years of collecting leave all at once?
Then we debut a brand-new segment as we build our ultimate collector shrines. Jon assembles the foundation of an Incredible Hulk display, complete with live eBay purchases made during the show, while Christian breaks down the essential pieces for a 1998 Godzilla shrine...
Ranking EVERY X-Men '97 Marvel Legends Figure & 5 Legendary Rare Bois
This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by catching up on a week of toy hunting after our excellent adventure from the previous weekend, which leads to one of Jon’s all-time anti-Walmart rants. Then we Rank Every X-Men ’97 Marvel Legends figure released so far, from worst to best.
In the news, we discuss whether McFarlane is finished with DC Multiverse or simply waiting for San Diego Comic-Con, the wave of new Mattel WWE pre-orders, the Marvel Legends two-pack neither of us asked for, Mondo’s TMNT teases, Boss Fight...
The Most Money We Have Ever Spent on Action Figures!
Today, we recount the most expensive toy hunting trip we’ve ever taken. What started as a visit to Retromania in Dripping Springs, Texas, quickly turned into a full-blown toy odyssey. After scoring incredible hauls at the show, we still weren’t satisfied, so we made a two-hour detour to two more toy stores in San Antonio, leading to even more major purchases. We break down the entire adventure, the stories behind the finds, and every action figure we brought home.
Then we dive into a collector discussion about toy stores and toy shows, shar...
Toy Store Time Machine & Online vs In the Wild
On Episode 51 we dive into one of the biggest questions in modern collecting: Online vs. In The Wild. We discuss when the story of the toy hunt becomes more important than the action figure itself, whether finding a grail at a toy store beats having it delivered to your front door, and how the internet has changed the collecting experience forever.
As always, we cover the latest action figure news, including a massive week for G.I. Joe Classified, the SDCC WWE Rock ’N Wrestling 3-Pack, Jada Toys’ new Street Fighter II Ultra “You Lose”...
The Action Figure Hall of Fame
On Episode 50 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we celebrate our 1-year anniversary with our first-ever Action Figure Hall of Fame.Â
We kick things off with our hauls from Chemical Toy Fair in Austin, TX, where Christian scored an awesome 1998 Godzilla and Jon completed the BK Kids Club TMNT VHS set, plus found a grail that just happens to be up for Hall of Fame induction, and Christian shares some childhood trauma from Taekwondo class.
Then we reveal our personal Hall of Fame picks, pure heart-over-head s...
Y2K Toy Aisle Time Capsule & Masters of the Universe Review
On the penultimate episode before our 1 Year Anniversary celebration, we kick things off by breaking down our latest toy purchases, and Jon gives his honest review of the brand new Masters of the Universe movie. Then we dive into one of our most popular recurring segments, Toy Aisle Time Capsule, as we travel back to the year 2000 and revisit everything happening in pop culture, movies, television, wrestling, video games, and the action figure aisle during the Y2K era. As always, we bring you the latest news from around the collecting world, including all the biggest reveals from...
Top 10 Toys to Play with Outside
On Episode 48, we catch up on a week of toy hunting highs and lows as Christian breaks down his latest antique mall haul while Jon recounts a full week of Walmart WWE exclusive hunting disappointment. Then we dive into one of our most creative segments yet as we build our own dream crossover action figure lines, with Jon fantasy-booking a 6-inch Predator vs Rambo line and Christian designing an incredible 3.75” Jurassic Park vs G.I. Joe universe. As always, we bring you the latest action figure news from across the collecting world, including new reveals, pre-orders, and major up...
The Action Figures of Classic Summer Blockbusters & Toy Show Wins and Losses
Today, we break down our weekend toy hunting trip to a massive toy show in San Antonio, Texas, and reveal what treasures we were able to bring home. Then we update our collector hit lists across the lines we’re chasing right now, including DC Universe Classics, Kenner Batman: The Animated Series, wrestling figures, Rocky, Power Rangers, and more, talking about what grails we finally crossed off and which elusive figures remain at the top of the hunt. As always, we cover the biggest action figure news of the week, including the first Mattel DC figures beginning to hi...
AEW Jazwares: Past, Present, and Future
On Episode 46 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we catch up on the past week, where Christian steps into the competitive world of a baseball home run derby, while Jon falls completely down the rabbit hole of the Rocky franchise and becomes obsessed with the Jakks Pacific Rocky action figures. Then we take a deep retrospective look at AEW Jazwares for wrestling figure collectors, covering the highs, lows, current state of the line, and what the future may hold. As always, we break down the biggest action figure news of the week, including McFarlane...
The Powerful Nostalgia of Kids Meal Toys
On Episode 45 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off with our latest action figure pickups before diving headfirst into a massive nostalgia trip all about classic kids meal toys from McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and more. We talk Batman Returns, TMNT VHS giveaways, X-Men, Halloween McNuggets, Muppet Babies, Disney promos, and the toy lines that made fast food feel magical in the 80's, 90s, and 00's. Huge shoutout to @ActionFigureChecklists for serving as our fast food toy encyclopedia and submitting their Top 5 kids me...
Top 10 Star Wars Action Figures Ever!
We’re back after a week off, catching up on the (lack of) toy finds while we were away and answering your listener questions from Instagram (@mightychampions). Then we introduce a new segment, Respect, but Don’t Collect, where we break down the toy lines we admire but don’t personally collect, including The Simpsons, McFarlane DC Multiverse, Aliens, NECA Horror, and Street Fighter 2 Ultra. From there, it’s a big week in Star Wars toy and collectables news with updates across Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro Collection. We close it out by celebrating May the 4th with the...
Small Soldiers Movie & Toy Review
On Episode 43 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we go all-in on the 1998 cult classic Small Soldiers, starting with a full review of the movie that turns into a heated debate, then breaking down the entire Kenner toy line and the classic BK Kids Club releases. From there, it’s a MASSIVE week in toy news with the Marvel Legends livestream from Hasbro packed with reveals, WrestleMania week bringing a flood of new wrestling figures from WWE Mattel, and McFarlane dropping major DC Multiverse updates. We close things out with a...
Build-A-GI Joe & Toy Line Resurrection (Legendary Comic Book Heroes & Starting Lineup)
On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off with some serious toy hunting stories. Christian takes a gamble with an Easter Sunday road trip to Eckman’s Books & Collectables. Did it pay off? Meanwhile, Jon makes an early exit from a Dallas work event because Dallas Vintage Toys was calling… and it leads to a legendary haul that absolutely delivers.
From there, we dive into Toy Line Resurrection, where we fantasy book the return of two fan-favorite lines: Marvel Toys’ Legendary Comic Book Heroes and Starting Lineup. What would they l...
The Order and Chaos of Batman: The Animated Series 90's Toy Line (Kenner)
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 McFarlane DC Multiverse Supergirl, Mortal Kombat Klassics, and more.
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Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos Pop Quiz & Comeback Victory pt 2 (Looney Tunes)
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 Antonio toy shops.
Next up is Comeback Victory, where Jon has a desert-induced real...
The Bigger, The Badder, The Better!
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!Â
His love of the off beat characters from lines like ToyBiz X-Men 209...
Modern Marvel Legends: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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 the modern era of the li...
A Love Letter to 90s Toy Lines
 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.Â
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!Â
Ranking EVERY Hasbro Mortal Kombat Action Figure (1994-1996)
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.Â
From there, we dive deep into nostalgia and rank every single classic vintage Hasbro Mortal Kombat action figure, breaking down the hits, the misses, and which one...
Inside the Mind of Toy Collectors
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 sense doesn’t always hold up when shelf space starts disapp...
Funko Hate, Monster High Education, and John Wick Toys
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 full PowerPoint presentation.
Next, it’s time for th...
Playset Mount Rushmore & Action Figure Moneyball
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, weighing value, rarity, shelf impact, and long-term collecting satisfaction.
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Action Figure Fight Federation & Mattel DC Toy Hit Lists
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 as much as the characters themselves.
From there, we dive into the toy news of the week, including the latest Masters of the Un...
Chasing Lord of the Rings & Terminator 2 + A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Quiz
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 hosts lock in their next collecting targets. Christian sets his sights on assembling a Toy Biz Lord of the Ring...
What If Your Entire Collection Disappeared?!
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 Toys, Boss Fight Studios’ Legends of Lucha Libre, the latest WWE Elite releases, and th...
The Action Figure History of The Incredible Hulk - From Mego to Maximum
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 developments across the collecting landscape.
The main ev...
