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Jon Gutierrez (he/him) is a comedy writer based in LA. He got his start writing for ToyFare Magazine and was a long-time writer/performer with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He&#8217;s written for @midnight, Mad Magazine, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and Marvel Super Heroes: What The&#8211;?! and also several outlets that begin with other letters.

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TJ Dietsch (he/him) has been writing about pop culture for nearly 20 years and loving it for way longer!

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John DeQuadros (he/him) is a professional toy photographer and versatile freelance writer with a keen focus on popular culture. He contributes a weekly column to ToyTales.ca and his work regularly features on platforms like StarTrek.com and 8-Bit Pickle. Additionally, his articles frequently grace the pages of esteemed publications like Smarter Than Jack, Kaiju Ramen Magazine, ToyCollectr, The Toy Book and Retro Format Magazine. When not crafting compelling content, John enjoys immersing himself in retro video games, enhancing his diverse toy collection, taking leisurely walks with his dog, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

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