Frankly Nerd News #3 Digital vs. Physical Collecting Which Side of the Shelf Are You On? Hey Toyrats, Frank Hyden here. I'm not here to pass judgement on how anyone collects what they love. The important things are the feelings you get while engaging with your collection. It's not more or less "valid" depending on the format you prefer. Collecting has always been about passion, nostalgia, and the thrill of the hunt. But in today’s geek culture, the battlefield has expanded

Frankly Nerd News #2 The Evolving Face Of Media Hey Toyrats, Frank Hyden here. I'm not here to argue specifics about the current state of comic books. I've seen stories saying comic book sales are in the toilet and other stories saying that comic book sales are stronger than ever. I don't own stock in Disney or Warner Bros. Discovery or any of the other companies so I'm not particularly invested in sales figures. What I know for sure is that sales aren't what they were in 199

Frankly Nerd News #1 The Trump Who Stole Christmas? Tariffs and Toys: Let Suffer the Little Children Hey Toyrats, Frank Hyden here. I'm not here to get political. I want to make that very clear. I'm sure that all of you don't want to read a political screed and frankly (no pun intended), I don't want to write one. We’re here to talk about toys- and why this holiday season, your favorite collectibles might be harder to find, pricier than expected, or stuck in shipping limbo. T