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ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 2 of 3)

We continue our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we'll cover every aspect of the franchise.

This episode features 7 different fans discussing: V THE FINAL BATTLE, the spin-off novels published by Pinnacle and Tor, the toys that were produced around the world, and why people loved "V" so much!

• 0:06:33 - V: THE FINAL BATTLE
• 1:37:04 - V the Novels
• 2:28:49 - V the Toys

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy... and Friendship is Universal!

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Network All-Stars Rob, Chris, and Ryan and special guest Paul Kien pretend they had Bruce Wayne Money and discuss their "Holy Grail" comic book and toy purchases!

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This episode brought to you by InStockTrades. This week’s selections:

• FAMOUS FIRST EDITION NEW FUN #1: https://www.instocktrades.com/products/nov190556/famous-first-edition-new-fun-1-hc
• VELVET HC: https://www.instocktrades.com/products/dec160787/velvet-dlx-ed-hc-(mr)

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Chris pops in to point you toward the Fire and Water Network’s YouTube Channel, and the first VIDEO episode of Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys! Take a tour of the Franklin Family Toy Room!

Here's the video link: Wonderful Toys Video Tour

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Clip credits:

Audio clip from Spaceballs

“Toyland” by Doris Day

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FW PRESENTS - WONDERFUL GAMES - SUPER HEROES CHECKER SET

Rob takes a trip back to the 1970s to talk about one of his favorite childhood pieces of comic book merch, Habro's 1976 Super Heroes Checker Set!

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SUPERMAN MOVIE MINUTE - Mego

In this special "bonus" episode of SUPERMAN MOVIE MINUTE, Chris and Rob are joined by Mego expert Brian Heiler to talk about the sort-of-official line of Superman: The Movie action figures from Mego!

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• Opening theme and closing theme by John Williams

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FW PRESENTS: THOSE WONDERFUL TOYS #6

Chris welcomes fellow Network All-Star Rob Kelly to talk about one of the most unusual toy lines ever produced--M*A*S*H action figures!

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This episode brought to you by InStockTrades. This week’s selections:

• G.I. JOE: THE BEST OF LARRY HAMA:  https://www.instocktrades.com/TP/IDW/GI-JOE-BEST-OF-LARRY-HAMA-HC/FEB094333
• BOMB RUN AND OTHER STORIES:  https://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Fantagraphics/EC-JOHN-SEVERIN-BOMB-RUN-HC/APR141203

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Break out the tub toys! Rob welcomes back fellow Network All-Star Chris Franklin talk about some of their favorite (and not so favorite) Aquaman merchandise from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s!

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• Aquaman Merch Images:
  • Justice League Coloring Set - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2015/07/justice-league-coloring-set.html
  • Aqua-Sub - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2010/11/aquasub-for-sale.html
  • Mera Super Queens - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2006/12/dear-santa-week-part-5-ideal-super_09.html
  • Ideal Superman and Aquaman Set - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2009/11/supermanaquaman-set-by-ideal-1966.html
  • JLA Rubberniks - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2008/10/rubberniks-1968.html
  • AHI Super Friends Car - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2012/01/super-friends-toy-car-by-ahi.html
  • SuperHeroes Bingo - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2008/05/dick-giordano-week-part-2-super-heroes.html
  • SuperHeroes Checkers - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2011/08/happy-birthday-to-me-superheroes.html
  • Super Friends Magnet Target Game - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2010/01/super-friends-magnet-target-game-1980.html
  • Toy Biz Aquaman - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2006/11/dc-superheroes-action-figure-by-toybiz_17.html
  • Fisher Price AquaBoat - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2013/06/dc-super-friends-heroworld-aquaboat.html
  • Aquaman Brave and the Bold Figure - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2009/01/brave-and-bold-action-figure-2008.html
  • DC Chronicles Aquaman Statue - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2010/12/dc-chronicles-aquaman-statue-2010.html
  • Aquaman and Aqualad DC Direct Boxed Set - http://www.aquamanshrine.net/2007/01/dc-direct-boxed-set-2001.html
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• Opening theme, "That Time is Now," by Michael Kohler.

This episode brought to you by InStockTrades. This week’s selections:

• AQUAMAN VOL. 1 THE DROWNING: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/DC/AQUAMAN-TP-VOL-01-THE-DROWNING-(REBIRTH)/OCT160290
• HE-MAN HC MINI-COMIC COLLECTION: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Dark-Horse/HE-MAN-MASTERS-OF-UNIVERSE-HC-MINICOMIC-COLLECTION/JUN150035

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It's Christmas, time to check under the tree for some Aquaman Mego toys! Rob welcomes back Mego experts Brian Heiler (PLAIDSTALLIONS) and Chris Franklin (SUPERMATES PODCAST) to talk about the various Aquaman action figures produced by the legendary company of the 1970s and 80s!

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• MEGO MUSEUM: http://www.megomuseum.com

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This week’s selections:

• AQUAMAN VOL. 2 TO SERVE AND PROTECT: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/DC/AQUAMAN-TP-VOL-02-TO-SERVE-AND-PROTECT/APR160388
• TARZAN COMPLETE JOE KUBERT OMNIBUS: http://www.instocktrades.com/TP/Dark-Horse/BURROUGHS-TARZAN-COMPLETE-KUBERT-OMNIBUS-TP/APR160134

Opening theme, "That Time is Now," by Michael Kohler.

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