Part 2 of our toy talk is here! What else is there other than
action figures? Plenty, from Legos, Construx and Lincoln Logs to
Super Soakers, Nerf and Entertech , we cover the rest of our
adolescence and young adulthood spent in the toy aisle. Plus we
posit why Galaktacus no longer has room in its belly (or apartment)
for the latest and greatest in the fully poseable,
multi-articulated, sculpted plastic arts. Give a listen here (and
don't forget Part 1 if you missed it the first time around!

Episode #38: Origin Stories

The name Galaktacus originates from a youthful mispronunciation of a classic comic book character best known for eating planets. Before all of the blockbuster film franchises and the non-stop spoiler-filled internet coverage there was limited space to openly discuss such topics let alone their proper pronunciations. ("Is it Mag-neato or Mag-net-o?") So with that in mind, what started as a long-running, inside joke has now become a word that best defines the spirit of this podcast—looking at comic books, sci-fi, film, television, music, literature and gaming from the perspective of individuals who have grown up in this evolving "nerd culture" and are amazed by the ways in which it has taken over the mainstream. Galaktacus attempts to eschew that "angry nerd" character and celebrate the good, the bad and the weird that comes along with this current golden age of pop culture. So let the devouring begin!