Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods.This week the AICNN anchors highlight toy industry news from the week of September 11, 2023.Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/aicpod20 to save 20% off anything you order.Save 12% at BlendJet - use our special link and the discount will be applied at checkout! zen.ai/aicpod12Follow Adventures in Collecting on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @aic_podcast, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly unboxing videos and more!Intro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Proudly part of the Non-Productive Network

You only get one first impression, and the packaging has long been that first impression in the toy world. Joining us today on the show is longtime toy packaging designer, currently at Jazwares, Chris Metzger! Hear about his long history in the business, where he finds inspiration, and get answers to your burning questions!Follow Chris on Instagram @c_m_metzger and keep up with all of the Jazwares AEW goings on @aewbyjazwares!Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/aicpod20 to save 20% off anything you order.Save 12% at BlendJet - use our special link and the discount will be applied at checkout! zen.ai/aicpod12Follow 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-Productive Network

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods.This week the AICNN anchors highlight toy industry news from the final week of August, 2023.Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/aicpod20 to save 20% off anything you order.Save 12% at BlendJet - use our special link and the discount will be applied at checkout! zen.ai/aicpod12Follow Adventures in Collecting on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @aic_podcast, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly unboxing videos and more!Intro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Proudly part of the Non-Productive Network

Do you sense it? There are tremors in the force... long have we waited to welcome Hasbro's Star Wars the Vintage Collection Designer Emily Cantelupe to the pod! This week we're talking all about TVC, Emily's design journey through Hasbro, the Ghost HasLab, the art of keeping secrets, and so much more!Follow Emily on Instagram @ms_melon and keep up with all of the Hasbro goings on @hasbropulse!Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/aicpod20 to save 20% off anything you order.Save 12% at BlendJet - use our special link and the discount will be applied at checkout! zen.ai/aicpod12Follow 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-Productive Network

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods.This week the AICNN anchors highlight toy industry news from the week of August 14th, 2023.Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/aicpod20 to save 20% off anything you order.Save 12% at BlendJet - use our special link and the discount will be applied at checkout! zen.ai/aicpod12Follow Adventures in Collecting on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @aic_podcast, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly unboxing videos and more!Intro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Proudly part of the Non-Productive Network