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  S06 · EP. 05 · May 27, 2026 · 01:20:10

  S6 Ep05

  Ed is home from the road, so the boys get together for the May issue of Tales from the Collectiverse. Ryan and Ed compare new pickups across G.I. Joe Classified, Transformers, Star Wars Black Series, Masters of the Universe, WWE figures, McFarlane DC Multiverse, NECA, Super7, Street Fighter, Simpsons, and more before moving into toy news from GameStop, eBay, AEW/Jazzwares, McFarlane, G.I. Joe, NECA, Masters of the Universe, Transformers, Marvel Legends, and Star Wars.

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  S06 · EP. 04 · April 21, 2026 · 01:20:17

  S6 Ep 04

  In Season 6, Episode 4 of Tales from the Collectiverse, Ed and Ryan keep the monthly streak alive with a packed April toy-collecting episode. The hosts cover recent pickups across G.I. Joe Classified, McFarlane DC Multiverse, Masters of the Universe, WWE Elite and LJN-style figures, Transformers, Power Rangers, COPS, and more before digging into Hasbro, EB Games, McFarlane, Mattel, NECA, Star Wars, Tron, and Super Friends toy news.

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  S06 · EP. 03 · April 2, 2026 · 01:13:07

  S6 Ep 03

  In Season 6, Episode 3 of Tales from the Collectiverse, Ed and Ryan record from the bunker for a March edition packed with Vegas travel stories, massive toy-haul updates, wrestling figures, Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe Classified, Ghostbusters, McFarlane DC, NECA, Star Wars Black Series, and other collectible news.

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  S06 · EP. 02 · February 20, 2026 · 01:12:12

  S6 Ep 02

  More news and toy hijinks from the guys as they move on from 2025 and head into 2026

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  S06 · EP. 01 · January 12, 2026 · 01:57:05

  2025 Year End Awards

  We start 2026 with a look back at 2025 as Brent makes his annual pilgrimage to the Collector-verse to chat with Ed and Ryan about what their favourite figures of 2025 were!

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  S05 · EP. 09 · December 30, 2025 · 01:11:37

  S05 Ep09

  Ryan and Ed return to talk about toys, more toys and the end of the year.

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  S05 · EP. 08 · December 1, 2025 · 01:19:39

  S05 Ep08

  Ed and Ryan have finally found the time to hang out and update everyone on their latest additions to their respective collections.

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  S05 · EP. 07 · October 1, 2025 · 01:30:42

  S5Ep07

  Ed and Ryan are back and have they been busy. They both have picked up quite a few new figures for their collections. Ed also tells us about a cool run in he had at FanExpo Canada.

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  August 7, 2025 · 01:05:14

  Toy news from SDCC 2025

  Ed and Ryan are here to talk about all the Toy and Collectible news that name out of SDCC '25.

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  S05 · EP. 05 · July 11, 2025 · 01:21:07

  S5 Ep05

  Ed and Ryan are enjoying a great summer day and talking toys and collectibles. Hear all about the latest additions to they collections and their thoughts on the new HasLab announcement.

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  S05 · EP. 04 · June 2, 2025 · 00:51:19

  S5 Ep04

  Ed and Ryan are back ready to talk about the collectibles they've acquired since last episode and discuss all the newly announced figures.

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  S05 · EP. 03 · April 15, 2025 · 01:10:12

  S5 Ep03

  Ed and Ryan venture out into the great outdoors and enjoy a little sunshine while they talk about all the lasted action figure announcements, they latest additions to their collections and hit a couple of the big toy news headlines.

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  March 3, 2025 · 01:26:48

  Toy Fair 2025 Review

  Toy Fair 2025 is in the books, Ed and Ryan are here to talk about all the news they heard and look forward to what new collectibles they'll be adding to their collections in the coming months. And as always they review the latest additions to they personal collections.

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  January 22, 2025 · 01:39:48

  S5_Ep01 Favorites of 2024

  New year, new season! As always we start off the year talking about all our favourite collectibles from the previous one. Ed and Ryan are joined by Brent for this special episode.

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  S04 · EP. 11 · December 18, 2024 · 00:43:47

  S4 Ep11

  Better late than never, Ryan and Ed are back and ready to talk toys and collecting.

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  S04 · EP. 10 · November 4, 2024 · 01:16:14

  S4 Ep10

  The Boys are back and ready to talk about all the latest announced action figures and collectibles and let you know what they've picked up in the last month.

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  S04 · EP. 09 · October 7, 2024 · 01:00:54

  S4 Ep09

  Ed and Ryan are back and have a bunch of new toys to talk about. Hasbro Pulse happened and they have some new stuff to look forward too buying.

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  S04 · EP. 08 · September 5, 2024 · 01:05:21

  S4 Ep08

  Ed and Ryan are back and they some new toys and collectibles to talk about. Also Ed spent 4 days at FanExpo Canada and he is ready to tell us all about it.

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  S04 · EP. 07 · August 13, 2024 · 01:29:10

  S4 Ep07

  The boys are back with another months worth of new collectibles and all kinds of talk about the new announcements from SDCC.

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  S04 · EP. 06 · July 1, 2024 · 01:14:10

  S4 Ep06

  The Boys are back in town and ready to talk all things actions figure and collecting. As always they share this months additions, go over the latest announcements and try to figure out what is the one figure in their collections they spend the highest amount of money on.

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  S04 · EP. 05 · May 29, 2024 · 01:25:15

  S4 Ep05

  Ed and Ryan are back after another month of collecting toys. They go over all the newest announced releases and go off on a few tangents while they are at it.

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  S04 · EP. 04 · May 1, 2024 · 01:05:29

  S4 Ep04

  Here we go again, Ed and Ryan are back and ready to talk about all the new collectibles they've added to their collection. Listen and find out what they are up to.

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  S04 · EP. 03 · April 3, 2024 · 01:15:23

  S4 Ep03

  Ed and Ryan are back to talk toys, collectibles and this month a review of Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.

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  S04 · EP. 02 · March 1, 2024 · 01:18:51

  S4 Ep02

  The boys are back but not together. Ed is on the road again so they recorded remotely this episode. Find out the newest additions to they collections, what new figures have been announced and all the other thoughts that come out of their heads.

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  S04 · EP. 01 · January 29, 2024 · 01:27:09

  S4 Ep01

  New Year, New Season. Ed & Ryan are back with Special Guest Brent to go over their Favorite collectibles of 2023 and a couple wishes for 2024.

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  S03 · EP. 12 · January 1, 2024 · 01:37:52

  S3 Ep12

  Ed and Ryan are back after celebrating Christmas and are ready to talk collectibles. Ed received his HasLab Hiss Tank and is excited to talk about it.

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  S03 · EP. 11 · December 4, 2023 · 01:04:27

  S3 Ep11

  Ed and Ryan are back again this month with a new list of collectibles added to their collections, all kinds to news about upcoming releases and spend a little time catching up.

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  October 15, 2023 · 01:20:28

  10

  The boys have been busy since last episode but they are back and ready to talk collectibles. Find out what new pieces have been added to their collections and what new items have been announced.

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  September 7, 2023 · 00:55:23

  Fan Expo Canada stories

  The summer is coming to an end and with that we visit Fan Expo Canada. Join Ed and Ryan on the back patio while they talk all things toys and collectibles along with their experiences at this years Fan Expo Canada.

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  July 31, 2023 · 01:24:31

  SDCC News

  Its another beautiful summer day and the boys are doing what they enjoy to do, Sitting on the patio and talking toys and collectibles. This episode is a News heavy one with SDCC having taken place this past month. Find out what they heard and what they are excited to get.

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  S03 · EP. 06 · July 4, 2023 · 01:25:09

  S3 Ep6

  The Sun is out but that doesn't stop our favourite collectors from hunting for new collectibles. Find out what the boys got last month. We talk about the latest Hasbro Pulse HasLab announcement and talk a bit about the history of the cross over between G.I. Joe and Transformers.

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  S03 · EP. 05 · May 31, 2023 · 01:14:16

  S3 Ep5

  Ed and Ryan are back again to talk about their new picks, what coming down the pipe and just catch you up on their fun times collecting.

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  S03 · EP. 04 · April 26, 2023 · 01:43:05

  S3 Ep4

  The boys are back and ready to talk collectibles. Hear what new additions they have added to their collections and what new stuff is coming our way. Then they discuss the top Vintage toys.

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  S03 · EP. 03 · March 29, 2023 · 01:14:38

  S3 Ep3

  Ed and Ryan are back again talking toys and collectibles.

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  S03 · EP. 02 · February 24, 2023 · 01:26:55

  S3 Ep2

  This Month Ryan and Ed are joined by Ed's son Ryan C. to talk about collecting while in university. As usual the boys discuss their latest acquisitions and go over all the newly announced collectible they wish they could add to their collections.

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  S03 · EP. 01 · January 30, 2023 · 02:01:37

  S3 Ep1

  The Boys are back for Season 3 and a new year means its time to look back at last year and review all our favourite items we picked up in 2022. Joining us today is Special Guest Brent to join in the year in review.

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  S02 · EP. 12 · December 30, 2022 · 01:26:05

  S2 Ep12

  Merry Christmas everyone, Ryan and Ed close out the year talking toy news and reporting on their latest acquisitions.

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  November 24, 2022 · 01:44:29

  11

  The Boys are back in town. Its been a while since they could get together to record, life finds a way to get in the way. So to make up for missing a month we give you an extra large episode.

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  S02 · EP. 09 · September 29, 2022 · 01:13:29

  S2 Ep9

  The boys are back and sharing this months pick ups. Talk all the news worth talking about in collecting and do a little catching up after a month of events.

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  S02 · EP. 08 · September 8, 2022 · 01:50:47

  S2 Ep8

  Ed and Ryan are back again and boy do they have plenty to talk about. They bought New Toys, are excited about the news of upcoming toys and tell us all about they time at FanExpo Canada 2022.

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  August 5, 2022 · 01:32:15

  SDCC run down

  The boys are back and they have plenty to talk about. SDCC has come and gone and there where plenty of new toy announcements. Join Ryan and Ed while they review their latest purchases, Oh and Special Guest Brent is in the Bunker.

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  S02 · EP. 06 · June 23, 2022 · 01:26:22

  S2 Ep6

  A special guest joins the guys out in the Bunker for this months episode. Toronto Peter Quill (Jack) joins Ryan and Ed to talk about the fandoms he enjoys and collects. As always They tell us about their latest pickups and go over the latest news announcements.

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  S02 · EP. 05 · May 19, 2022 · 01:05:42

  S2 Ep5

  Ed and Ryan are back! Lets find out what the boys have picked over the last month and added to their collections. They talk about what newly announced collectibles they are looking forward to. Then they discuss the new no plastic packaging from Hasbro.

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  S02 · EP. 04 · April 21, 2022 · 01:11:33

  S2 Ep4

  Ed and Ryan are back and are here to tell us about the latest additions to their collections. Ed reviews the history of the G.I.Joe toy line.

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  S02 · EP. 03 · March 17, 2022 · 00:59:29

  S2 Ep3

  Ed and Ryan are back and on top of talking about their new collectibles and the ones yet to come they talk with guest Elizabeth Dani aka lucystardust4 on Instagram.

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  EP. 001 · March 1, 2022 · 38:44

  Mothership — The Show's Thesis

  Ryan and Ed introduce the show and argue about what counts as a "collector-verse" piece.

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  S02 · EP. 02 · February 24, 2022 · 01:28:32

  S2 Ep2

  Ed and Ryan are back with plenty of news from what would have been Toy Fair. The boys review their latest purchases and Ed tells us about his latest trip through the U.S.A.

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  S02 · EP. 01 · January 20, 2022 · 01:29:38

  S2 Ep1

  Welcome to a new season of collecting, this episodes we have a special guest Brent Chittenden, he joins us in our special 2021 collecting review. Ryan, Ed and Brent give their favourite purchases from the past year.

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  December 16, 2021 · 01:10:31

  Ep12

  The guys wrap up season 1 with a recap of their latest purchases, talk of purchases to come and talk of Christmas' pasts.

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  November 18, 2021 · 01:12:24

  Ep11

  This episode the boys review their latest additions to their collections, go over the new from Hasbro Pulse Con and discuss the most expensive pieces in their collections and the pricey items they have missed out on over the years.

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  October 21, 2021 · 01:12:24

  Ep10

  Join Ed and Ryan as they report in on this months purchases, they discuss what new items have been announced and Ed tells us all about his recent trips south of the border.

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  September 16, 2021 · 01:09:05

  Ep9

  This month the boys talk a bit about the collectibles they regret purchasing, or regret not getting into. But first they give a run down on their latest purchases and talk all about all the new announcements.

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  August 19, 2021 · 01:21:20

  Ep8

  Collector - Verse Ep8 by True North Nerds

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  July 15, 2021 · 01:11:46

  Ep7

  This month the boys review their latest pick ups, what they are looking forward to and discuss the rise in vintage video game collecting.

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  June 17, 2021 · 01:04:46

  Ep6

  This month Ed and Ryan finally got to go toy hunting and they are here to let you know what they found. They go over what new action figures have been announced this month and talk about properties that have successfully rebooted themselves over the years along with a few that are rip to do it again.

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  June 6, 2021 · 00:22:18

  Special episode Joe June Recap

  In this special episode of Tales from the Collector-verse Ed and Ryan recap the Hasbro Joe June announcements.

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  May 20, 2021 · 01:09:28

  Ep5

  In this Episode Ed and Ryan discuss their latest acquisitions, they talk new collectible announcements and pitch their picks for the next toy line to be revived/created.

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  April 15, 2021 · 00:49:34

  Ep4

  This episode Ryan and Ed review their latest purchases, go over some announcements from Habro Pulse Fan Fest and talk collecting during the pandemic.

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  March 18, 2021 · 01:05:19

  Ep3

  In this Episode Ed and Ryan discuss they latest purchases, take a look at what new stuff is coming our way and reminisce about the great movie product tie ins of the past.

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  February 18, 2021 · 01:09:03

  Ep2

  This Episode Ryan and Ed go over their latest additions to their collections, review what newly announced toys they are looking forward to and talk about Classic Playsets. Join us as we listen to tales from the Collector-Verse.

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  January 21, 2021 · 01:06:29

  Ep1

  The universe is full of different hobbies, interests and fandoms. One such hobby is collecting. What drives us to seek out these pieces to add to our collections? Is it the thrill of the hunt? Is it the need to gather? Is it stories about what these pieces mean to us? Join us as we delve into Tales from The Collector-Verse.

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