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Adventures in Collecting Toy Collecting PodcastAction Figure Mount Rushmore Featuring Kyle Wlodyga!Friend of the pod Kyle Wlodyga (formerly of Super7) joins us to tell us all about his new metal-infused venture -- CARVE THE FIVE -- and to help us craft our own person action figure Mount Rushmores. Join us, will you? Find Kyle online at https://www.wlodyga.com/Follow J-Shot @jshot_820 and Matchu @matchutoy on Instagram to stay up-to-date with B2S!Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTubeStart creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more.Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari2025-07-141h 35
TurtleTracksPodcast156 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on 2003 TMNT LineThe second of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In this interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through the new 2003 TMNT line by Super7 including wave one of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the recently revealed Wave Two.
Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/2025-05-1944 minTurtleTracksPodcast155 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on Playmates-Inspired TMNT LineThe first of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In his interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through a series-by-series breakdown of the toys highlighting the unique challenges and experiences with each wave. And, he talks about whether we'll ever see Undercover Donatello and Heavy MEtal Raphael. Stay tuned to the next episode episode where they cover Super7's 2003 line.
Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/2025-05-121h 09
The Creative Adventure PodcastFreelance Illustration to Pro Toy Designer - Kyle WlodygaThis podcast episode features Kyle Wlodyga, a toy designer who shares his journey from illustration student to professional toy designer at Super7. Kyle describes how he "Forrest Gumped" his way into toy design through genuine connections and networking, starting with a Magic: The Gathering tournament that led to an internship at Cryptozoic, which eventually opened doors to toy design. He emphasizes how authentic relationships and being genuinely passionate about the work, rather than calculated networking, helped advance his career.Throughout the conversation, Kyle discusses the balance between freelance and staff positions, noting how the pandemic unexpectedly helped...2025-02-2444 minThe Creative Adventure PodcastFind Your Freelancing NicheJoin your fellow adventurer at the tavern as you explore the crucial concept of niching down in the creative industry. Through tales of a holy paladin freelancer and insights from successful artists like Jonathan Winbush, Kyle Wlodyga, and Patrick4D, you'll discover how specialization can give you a competitive edge in the freelance world. Learn about sales advantages, comparative advantages, and how finding your niche can command higher rates in your creative journey.Your host guides you through the strategic balance between pursuing your passions and maintaining profitability, using concepts from economics and real-world examples. Whether you're...2025-02-0740 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 051: BE OUR GUEST - KYLE WLODYGA Enter the area of Episode 51! This week we spoke with KYLE WLODYGA, Associate Art Director at SUPER7! From trading cards to NINJA TURTLES, POWER RANGERS, and GODZILLA, we discuss his origins in the toy industry and find out what goes into designing some of today's killer Action Figures! Brent gives us the SAN DIEGO COMIC CON breakdown, and Sam gets a new cat named ELVIRA, and tells tales of NEW ORLEANS! We do a deep dive on PAUL RUBENS aka PEE WEE HERMAN. Brent is off to POWER CON and Sam is tabling for the podcast and selling some lo...2023-08-101h 46
The Pop-Marketing PodcastAction Figure Confidential: Talking Toys and Totems with Super7's Kyle WlodygaThis week, we're talking toys with Kyle Wlodyga, Associate Art Director at Super7. Kyle is the Papa Emeritus III of toy design, blending his love of all things metal and plastic into some of the most iconic pop culture-guided action figures and collectibles ever created. We talk about the explosive growth of pop culture collectibles, their origins, what a blind box is, and we go deep behind the scenes on how the sausage is made from licensing, distribution, partnerships, and toy mold Tetris?It's an all-access pass through the fandom-fed and nerd-led collectible industry, so buckle up...2023-08-031h 03
Adventures in Collecting Toy Collecting PodcastFrom the Pinnacle to the Pit (of Toys) with Super7's Kyle WlodygaWe're headed back into the wild world of Super7 with returning guest and friend of the pod, Associate Design Director at Super7, Kyle Wlodyga! From updates on TMNT, Power Rangers, and Conan, to wild speculation on the future of Ghost's Papa Emeritus IV and questions posed by our social media followers, let's catch up with Kyle!Follow Kyle and Super7 on Instagram @wlodygadude and @super7 and visit super7.com for the latest news across the brand!Use our special link zen.ai/aicpod and use aicpod to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr pr...2023-05-081h 45
Adventures in Collecting Toy Collecting PodcastMetal Health: An Interview with Super 7 Designer Kyle WlodygaOn this episode, Dave and Erik sit down with artist and designer at Super 7 Kyle Wlodyga to talk about Super 7's heavy metal toys, the TMNT party wagon, and so much more!Keep up to date with all of the Super7 news on Instagram @super7 and follow Kyle on Instagram @wlodygadudeFollow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeIntro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Pro...2021-12-061h 41
This Week in Toku (TWIT!)"Didn't They Do That with the Psychos?!" - TWIT! 7/5/2021This Week in Toku, Vac and Buster partake in a lake night record all about toys news, Revice leaks and Inoue piss takes
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