MAJOR interview alert: Michael Kanik from Collect Major joins us for a deep dive into the Big Rubber Guys renaissance, AEW’s LJN-style revival, how pre-orders really work (“pre-order is the order”), and what’s coming— including the August 15 drop with the Nasty Boys and Paul Ellering. We talk creative team (Brian Beatty, TTD, D Freedom, Billy Pack), timelines, Whatnot, retail vs. direct, and why AEW’s LJN wave actually boosts Big Rubber Guys. If you collect wrestling figures, this is candy.

Pre-show news roundup (wrestling figures)

• Nerd Closet × Golden Era of Wrestling / Mat Maniacs — Road Warriors ’89 Edition: black & silver pads that absolutely pop.
• Title Run Toys – Series 2 — Adria ...