This is what makes your videos great imo. You talk about things that we all go through while collecting and is very rarely talked about. Thank you Joe and im looking fwd to meeting you at ICC con. Great Vid as usual...much appreciated!!
Thanks Charles! Can’t wait to hang out with you at ICCC! It’s gonna be a blast! Thanks for taking the time to watch my friend and help me tackle this, not issue or problem, but just being aware of it. Thanks bro!
I have due to space restrictions and the way the transformers situation is now.. With all the companies out there, be it official or 3rd party its the same characters been done over and over again that collecting transformers now is "meh"... Sorry but I don't need 50 million variants of optimus prime or bumblebee or starscream etc etc.
I’m a first generation SW fan and collector from Chicago and I love your channel and for a “padawan”, you’re doing a jedi master caliber job!! Great collector info, tips, videos, inspiration and collection!!😀 The Force will be with you always!!
IF anyone had a question about your compassion and love for this community, this video should put their mind at ease. Thank you very much for taking the time and doing a public service announcement. I'm sure you reached more than one collector who is going through the situations you described and I hope they take your advice. Another great video. Keep it up, my friend.
Nearly caught up on all your videos now and love them. This one was a bit of an emotional one for me. I have struggled with gambling for the majority of my life. I started collecting potf2 figures in my teens then moved onto vintage in my late teens/early 20s. Gambling destroyed my life and i had to sell everything - gutted 😔 After stuggling with my addiction for the best part of 10 years i finally broke the cycle 5 years ago. I worked hard and built my relationships and trust back up and worked at chipping away at my debt. Debt free i then started saving for my dream of becoming a home owner. I realised this dream last year getting my first mortgage with my wife (who stuck with me throughout). For a long time i have spent no money on myself, purely fed my habit. I decided this Christmas that it was time to start collecting Star wars vintage again! I found your videos straight away and have been watching them since, im hooked! So much advice and great content. Im sticking to a small budget of around 50-100 per month depending on spare income and i have over 10 figures now. This is going to take me several years to complete the full run but im in for the long haul and will save up for the last 17 figures when the time comes. My life feels on track for the first time and im loving following your journey as i take mine - at a somewhat slower pace. But this is my journey and this video has given me more clarity on this. Thankyou for making this video it touched me and i look forward to the next.
First off Dan, thanks for sharing your story and being strong to realize you had weaknesses, getting help and getting to a place to get yourself into the life you want. That’s amazing my friend and truly inspiring. I know I went deep on this issue, but I it’s been something that we all have to deal with and something I just wanted people to be aware of. Now let’s collect the way that we want to collect, have fun, and have our loved ones be a part of our journey :). Have a great Sunday Dan and thank YOU!
Joey, you’re an absolute joy and asset to the hobby, thanks great discussion around these challenges. Sorry I missed your poll, if I were to add one of my biggest obstacles personally is location. Location location location. Living in the middle of seemingly nowhere, no real local shops to hunt, and with shipping costs being VERY prohibitive, it has become real hard to justify many purchases. The fact that many sellers refuse to ship international also pose a real challenge. Cheers!
That’s a good one. I have a lot of people from Australia and such saying that it’s hard to collect the vintage line or even some modern figures thst don’t make it over there. So that’s something I didn’t take into account. Well said. And as always, im honored to read your comments and what you think. Also, thanks for taking the time to watch my friend
Joey, Thank You. This was an important message, and you delivered it with so much kindness. I really appreciate your honest conversation with our community. It was helpful for me to hear as I know it will be for so many others. I agree, we do need to talk about these issues. As a community, we can be a tremendous resource of advice and support for each other. I’m very glad you got the conversation started, now it’s up to us to keep it going.
Thanks for your kind words SteveO. And I’m glad you are a collector who can show how collecting with your fam and involving them is possible and healthy. You inspire me brother. I was just talking with ms Padawan about this subject today as a matter of fact. It’s always an ongoing conversation but it’s all about communication! Thanks brother!
Probably the most important video made in this series. Been there done that ever since EP1, I went into massive credit card debt from action figure purchases. In reality it was a blessing in disguise. After I learned how to budget, how banks work, and learned what APR was. I was in 15k in credit card debt, and it took 5 years to pay off. I've also been in therapy, and i learn that there's honestly nothing wrong with me, this is a healthy hobby for me because I'm passionate about it, and I should continue to collect until I have a reason to stop. My advice is the following: Use credit cards responsibly, pay them off every month, never make a late payment. If you aren't making full payments per month, you need to stop collecting until the card is paid off. If you're in massive credit card debt, you need to stop buying, and see a therapist.
Thanks for this Wampa. VERY sound advice and I’m glad you were able to turn it around into a positive story and keep your collecting going. Lots of learnings into collecting and we have to remind ourselves of the pitfalls. Again thanks for sharing and for watching. MTFBWY my friend!
Dude! Best video so far about the collecting journey. Nostalgia as a coping mechanism is well known to only be healthy when it’s not hyper fixation. Being self aware enough of our own motivations for collecting our memories. Slowing down and having patience keeps this hobby where it should be in your lives - as only one of the many things that brings us joy. More power to your elbow J! May the force be with you always!
Well said Soda! This Is always going to be a fun hobby as long as we keep it cool :). Thanks for watching my friend. Always an honor to read your comments
Good video topic. I think if you are feeling overwhelmed, by collecting, then a break may be necessary. I am personally on break due to so many pre-orders. But, it also feels good to take the time and enjoy what I have. Many times I buy stuff and forget to enjoy my collections I have dispalyed or even put away. i find, that if I can aquire something, I just go back and look at the toys I havent visited for awhile. Kinda fills that gap and puts my brain back at zero. Thanks for the excellent topic.
Hey Lera! I can imagine how the pre orders can get overwhelming! I have a spreadsheet and I still get confused on when they are coming or what I have ordered! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!
Great video Joey and you raise something very important that non collectors don’t understand because in a lot of cases as collectors we can have difficulty explaining what and why we what we do. But that is the same with any passion or sport it’s very easy to get lost in the moment and before you know it it’s a problem that from the inside you don’t see !
Thanks for your insight Ashley! Yes this topic was on my mind for a while and I’m glad that so many people can relate and understand the plight that some of us go through. Not just the topical problems like “no room”. Which is still a huge problem but not as mental as “no emotional support”. But as long as we communicate and are real with ourselves, I think that we will be having fun and collecting forever :). Thanks my friend
I go through phases with my vintage collecting, If I have been spending a lot each month, I roll it back and have a quite couple of months just to give my bank a breather for a while, I then slowly ramp it up again...I find I collect less in the summer as there is always other things that take priority...weekends away with the family etc. Still loving the channel Joey, keep it up mate!!
That’s great advice and I think that’s where I am now. I haven’t really spent a lot of money on big items or items that are super expensive! I’m just trying to get the lower cost ones right now and planning to save for the big ones on my list like the yak face and vinyl cape Jawa. Thanks for your insight Martin. Honored that you are watching.
This episode hit the nail on the head. Your last point is the problem I have the most. My other half does not understand the hobby at all. It’s better sold as an investment, and with Hasbro about to go plastic free on packages, it will change things completely! Thanks for all your hard work and contribution to the community, and look forward to seeing you in the VIP at ICCC in a few days!
Thanks Rocket! Yea I needed to get this off my chest and go a little deep today. But the fun will continue :). I’ll see you at the ICCC!!! I’m super excited! The next episode is me packing for it and getting a list ready :)
@@thepadawancollectorofficial list made, just have to get average market prices inputted before I leave to not get over zealous. Safe trip Joey! My name is Bradley by the way, but I’ll also add rocket city Sith in there too.
Definitely a deep dive video. I wasn't expecting the range of topics or how real & open it was going to get. I ended up watching it twice because I wanted to really take in what you were saying & contemplate those aspects vs my experiences & feelings. It's always good to have a balanced and focused approach on your collecting hobby. Keeping in mind your priorities & loved ones is paramount to a healthy "addiction" for sure. I think all of the subjects you discussed can resonate with virtually all your community on some level, as most are ones we will all see on our journeys. I personally have had cycles of unfocused collecting which has been both costly & taxing, but is now literally taking space away from displaying the items I can about most now (vintage). I'd love to part ways with much of it but am faced with a bit of an overwhelming feeling of where to even start. And more so, how much time will it take out of my already crazy busy weekly schedule. It's easier just to not do it. But at some point, I'm really going to have to clean house. I wish I had shops local to me where I could sell or trade as you do in Cali. I really appreciated this episode and hopefully it will cause others to reflect on their own collecting hobbies. And closing with a weapon pick up for your OG Ackbar was the perfect soft close after the hefty episode too. Great balance Joey. I applaud the forethought & consideration. You never cease to amaze me, even after 72 episodes. So happy to have you in the community & always look forward to what you'll find next & the range of topics you discuss. MTFBWY Always!
Another great video. You brought up a lot of valid points which most real collectors don't discuss. I am a true completionist. I am trying to literally obtain everything from every collection. It is time consuming and expensive to say the least.
The struggle is real Chris, but I’m glad we can all help eachother out. I would love to check out your collection bro! What are you trying to get right now?
I try to add a few to each collection monthly. This month for instance I added figures in what I would say are good condition to Potf, vintage, black series, saga, trilogy, etc. So roughly 35 figures every 4 to 5 weeks.
Another tip for saving money. Instead of eBay, Facebook Market or collector stores, try going to local smaller toy cons. You can find some amazing deals, bundle purchases together and never have to pay shipping!
I have always wanted to go to a local toy con! I have seen them advertised from time to time and have never put it in my schedule to go to, but need to make a better effort to! That’s a great idea Paul. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Definitely had to deal with lack of space and keeping a bunch of my collection packed in boxes. I’ve also sold some items that I wasn’t interested in anymore to pay for different Star Wars collectables. Awesome video Joey!
Thanks SSW!!! I am getting to the point where I have to strategically think about where to place items BEFORE I buy. And I want my collection to be shown and to designed nice so that’s my struggle. I’m glad you were able to let go of items to make room for the ones that stoke you. Thanks for taking the time to watch brother
I just recently added the first 12 figures to my toy museum. I gotta very good deal on the first 12. Under 50 dollars . A few need an upgrade, but most are passable and acceptable. Leia needs an upgrade same with ben kenobi. Your channel has helped me through this collecting journey . Thanks man.
@thepadawancollectorofficial it's insane man . Lol, I've been working on it for years . I've archived so many different collections over the years . Comics trading cards action figures and toys . Like aimpsons action figures tmnt vintage and now star wars . Only to name a few . Thanks for your help and advice, man. I appreciate it .
Great episode. Example of patience my blue snag from my childhood got smashed back in 2000. I did not want to pay a crazy price for it. 22 years later i finally scored a mint one when buying a lot from another collector i barely paid $200 for the blue snag and sold the rest for a profit. It took a very long time and i finally got lucky in the wild. Plus all you said about your family supporting you or not, that is always hard i am going through that negativity it’s real. Keep the faith with the friends you meet along the journey. Peace.
Thanks for your comment peter, yes it is real and I have had deep convos with other people about it and got permission from one of them to make this episode. And 200 for a blue snag!!! Wow that’s amazing, that’s what I’m talking about when I say get the good items on hunts!!!! That’s awesome! Well thank you for watching and your awesome comment. MTFBWY my friend!
Awesome Joey! Really good video. I’ve gone through everything you talked about. The high prices is what is killing it for me now. I can only afford to get something about once a year now. Awesome Ackbar dude. I’ve still got my childhood one my grandparents brought me on the day my sister was born in 83. Cheers again Joey. 🤘
That’s rad you still have the one your grandparents got you. Those are always the most special figures ever. And to still have it since the 80s is awesome! Thanks for watching XDD and hanging out on a Sunday :)
I’ve always been able to collect. Sometimes I take a break from one hobby and work on another. There are times I’ve had to divert some funds toward certain medical bills or home maintenance and upkeep.
Great episode! You've given me much to think about. It is so important to maintain your relationships while collecting. I, fortunately, have a great support system that recognizes my passion. Pacing yourself and having patience is key in collecting. I really respect your words and can tell you are a very genuine person. Btw, I dig the shirt!!
What a Great video!!! What all you said, I support!! The way you talk about family and friends, in regards to collecting is so key!! Thankyou my friend, your a great guy!!
True Words Joey. Sometimes it's healthy to make a little break, specially when you feel loosing fun to catch new items. I do collecting Toys the last 25 years, sometimes more, sometimes less.... But the fun should always stay in focus. Thank you for you great content...
Thanks for your insight Daniel! That’s awesome that you have been collecting that long! I really wish I had started back then and continued. But here we are! Lol. Thanks for watching my friend!
I got back into Star Wars via a friend who collects EVERYTHING! I saw the problems with that. Money and space so my collection is restricted strictly to the Mandalorian. That involves dipping into other films due to flashbacks or just old characters reappearing such as R5D4 or Super Battle Droids. It’s still a big collection but way better than getting everything.
Hey quad! That’s actually a really good idea! If I wasn’t doing vintage, I would probably love doing a modern collection of the Mandalorian! You should join The Padawan Academy on Facebook and show your collection off :). Thanks for watching my friend
All excellent points. Collecting should be fun and not having a budget or proper space for the collection you want is tough. Can’t do much about prices, they are what they are. And if you use space to your advantage, you can trade up as needed or wanted. For instance, get a lower quality figure cheaply to fill the gap, then when budget allows trade up and sell the lower quality figure for a higher end one. And you may make a little on the sale. We all as collectors should be buyers and sellers to have the healthiest collections. Just my 2 cents
That’s a great point Zarnista! Upgrading is something I have yet to do, so I will take your advice and do that for some figures in my collection that I know I could have done better on. Either MOC or loose. Great tip! Thanks!
Great callout about the mania that collecting can bring. I think many/most of us collectors have some level of OCD, and if not kept in check, really can ruin bank accounts and relationships. I've never heard anyone in the community talk about this, good job Joey for raising the issue.
Thanks HS. It’s been on my mind for a few months now and although I didn’t want to get deep. I at least wanted to devote ONE episode to it. Ok now back to the fun, I promise lol.
Thanks for the great reminder to put the phone down quit looking for deals all the time and hang out with your fam. The Kenner addiction can run deep, and like you said everything needs balance. Another awesome video thanks again! Jedi Temple Toys- May the toys be with you!
Yea that can be a relationship killer for sure. I wanted to get these issues out there if anything, just for awareness. But now, for the fun episodes coming up next!
Just found your channel and definitely subbed to it. I have always said my bills come first, have to keep the lights and heat on not to mention my car and a roof over my head. Second, I pay myself. Yes. A 401k and similar investments are inportant so we can enjoy our lives in our golden years whether you still collect then or interests change. Last is my "fun" money. Do I want a pizza on a saturday night or maybe go to a bar for a couple beers or buy tickets to a ballgame...or maybe I want this new figure. But its my choice and I have to live with the repercussions of that choice. Always have a savings, investments and bills paid before making any fun purchase. I stick to that and only deal in cash. If I dont have the cash i refuse to put any item on my credit card if I cannot immediately pay for it. My words of wisdom from the bottom of the glass. Good luck with everyones collection and stay true to yourself.
I’m glad this episode resonated with you Deviax! And I’m glad you are thinking for your financial future first and collecting second. It’s always nice to have this as a hobby and it’s honestly a beautiful one thanks to this community :). Keep on keeping on and happy collecting :)
I appreciate your comments. Especially not having support of family, and being tolerant of reproduction items. Fortunately, there are enough collectors out there who support our hobby. If there weren't, these items wouldn't be so highly sought after.
Right?? I just hope we can teach the next generation of collectors to keep up the vintage legacy. I believe we can. Thank you for your awesome comment, Richard. And thanks for watching!
Take your time with collecting, on the long run way more satisfying and gives more time to stumble upon cheap finds or deals! With collecting vintage Starwars + Gijoe + vintage Lego + Lightbars & sirens, space is my biggest issue! but with multiple collections you can jump from one and another, so it never gets boring ;-)
Amazing video! Thanks for opening up and beginning this conversation. I also have atitudes ran over on my budget by getting carried away when I notice a good deal or a reasonable price for a rare figure.
It happens to us all Paul!! Even I had to recheck my self and had to make sure I didn’t repeat a month where I overspent my budget. I’m glad this episode resonates with you :)
Always impressed by your content. It’s becoming more than a collection channel. I have gone through many stages of hobbies throughout the years and have a strong focus on one then migrate to another. Eventually I circle back. I have a buddy that shares most of my collecting interests so that makes it fun. Nephews are into card collecting now so it’s a bond to share a passion and also connect with them. I truly understand what you’re saying about the support system and the mental health side of any hobby. Where some social media can be detrimental, you’ve created a community of support, acceptance and encouragement. A simple reassuring comment goes a long way. Keep up the great work. Everyone would understand if you needed time for you. This is a marathon not a sprint. Don’t feel obligated to post. Provide content that is meaningful when you have something of substance to say. As always best wishes. Until the next adventure….
Thanks for the well thought out comment MW. I’m glad you have such an awesome support system and thanks for recognizing my effort to make this channel and group a positive one. If someone makes fun of me and my channel my first response is “I hope you are ok my friend”. Thanks for being so cool MW
I've slowly been getting into star wars modern vintage and black series collecting and others like figma and nendoroids and man, I started recollecting last year with walking dead figures and I thought those prices were crazy (they are like $10-$40 a figure with a decent amount of accessories to work with and great paint/sculpt work)
Yea I love modern figures and when I finish my vintage run I will collect more modern, and maybe do a full black series run. Thank you for your insight, Julian, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :)
I applaud you for having the marathon discipline in finishing the entire run Spenser :). Finding room is a big one. One I finish my loose run and start on ships and vehicles… wow, that’s where it gets tricky.
I completely agree with all the points here. I've collected since the 1970's and love action figures. I want to continue finding new figures but the freaking cost has made me stop so many lines I wanted to add to my collection. I cannot fathom how a JoyToy figure costs $50-$70 for a 3.75 inch figure. Holy crap. Acid Rain is the same with nice looking figures but holy cow there's no way, beyond fabulous wealth or trust fund, that I can see getting these figures. My scale is great for vehicles and characters but now one 3.75 inch Star Wars figure costs the same as a Black Series figure. Yeah, I know, first world problems, but I find most figures now are getting beyond what anyone can afford to pay and I just don't get why that is. Don't toy companies want to sell toys?
Hey Chap! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Wow I didn’t know that a joy toy fig costs that much!!!! That’s crazy! Which ones are you looking to collect??
@@thepadawancollectorofficial A lot of the Joy Toy collection is super-articulated and amazing including the Warhammer 40K line. But, again, some of these figures are now selling for $75 + US new. I find more satisfaction buying the Dollar Tree Final Faction line and customizing them. Easy to find. Affordable and lots of selection. Star Wars has been 'exclusived' out of existence for me.
Also a struggle is when someone has a item but over prices it thinking they have something big and thinking they can make money by making something that’s 11$ and pricing it at 111$
Wait... Theres a figure called Zuckuss!!!!???? Haha just kidding. But yea you'll want to stay tuned, he does have a special story lol. Thats for hanging out with me on a Sunday FLoZ!!!
Great video! while I don't collect vintage (I collect & build/paint model kits & have some modern stuff such as black series, marvel legends, etc) i found that the points made here also applied really well to my hobby. It's been great watching you progress the collection- I have burger king cup envy!
Thanks McB, and well said; it doesn’t matter what hobby or what type of enthusiast you are, these can all effect us. And as for the Burger King…. Yes, that is one of my central pride points of my collection :). Thank you for watching my friend!
The main problem I face now is the fact that collecting isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days when stores had rows of pegs full of figures to chose from. The Power Of The Jedi, Saga Collection, Original Trilogy Collection, Legacy Collection were the gold old days when it was a collectors paradise. Now everything is TVC, Haslab preorder and Hasbro Pulse. Figures are made in very limited numbers these days. There's no fun in the hunt anymore. It doesn't look like Hasbro will be making anymore figures outside their TVC line now. They haven't since around 2018 when the yellow logo cards came out with a few figures from Solo and the original trilogy. Hasbro really lost me when as a lifelong collector, I couldn't get Jabba's sail barge despite being willing to fork out the $500 USD price tag all because I live in Australia. Hasbro didn't take orders from Australia for the sail barge. So now I just look out for bargains on eBay and buy vintage or modern figures at decent prices. I'm at a point now were I've amassed a collection that it feels like its almost complete anyway. No regrets whatsoever.
The pre order thing is stupid now, I try not to do it as there's stuff I need by now, not next January. The price is getting a bit much too nowadays ( Boba Fett Deluxe)
Another collector said that “location” is another hardship to deal with. He lives in an area where vintage toy shops are non existent and I think everyone, including myself, can’t go to a modern toy shop to find the toys that are even supposed to be currently released. I would love to find an ahsoka tano black series on the shelf, but have never seen her. Instead I have to preorder at a “reasonable” price just so I don’t have to buy it for 4 times the amount on a resellers website or on eBay. So I think I understand where you are coming from, but being a new collector, I am still learning the ins and outs of vintage and modern collecting, so I’m grateful that I can read your comments and learn from you. Thanks for taking the time to watch and also offering your thoughts on the matter my friend
Hey Steve! I would start with a line in Star Wars that you have the most passion in. For me that was the vintage Kenner line. What series and era do you have the most connection with? Thanks for watching my friend
@@thepadawancollectorofficial I would go with the vintage also because I was a kid in that time period and had some Star Wars toys but not much and I don’t know what I did with em I was more into gi joe or transformers at the time
Pre-ordering and not being able to find the figures in your area are the 2 biggest problems I have seen in my time collecting or lack of figure availability. 😡
Welcome to the Padawan Academy Lapusso! I hope you enjoy the early access to videos and extra entries into giveaways! I am going to give away more vintage MOCs and graded figures soon (as well as the same Star Wars collector displays case, soon). So welcome!!!
I know this pain.. I think it’s important, especially now to have what I call “personal canon”... this helps me along with declaring that Star Wars ended in 1983... So I have one AT-AT (@-@) my Girl gimme for Christmas last year.. the one my folks couldn’t afford in ol 1980...I got 50 Snowies for it.. and that’s plenty.
Hey Kobra! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment my friend. I like your “personal canon” statement. I get it. That’s also impressive that you have 50 stormies with your @@!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial -Thank you very much...I hope you had a good Mothers Day....I was on a serious minimalism kick..after moving a dozen times in uni, and living overseas, particularly Japan. Covid boredom I guess made me kinda get back into collecting..but NOTHING I own is from after 1983....hockey cards..Blade Runner...Revenge of the Jedi.....I DO have some Buttercup stuff from Powerpuff Girls...only cuz My Girl had her exact same haircut! Anyway...that was about 700 bucks getting those 50 Snowies...the "hunt" was fun...luckily I could make my own capes from a big white plastic picnic table, and my buddy has a 3D printer to make me some replacement rifles...I could keep going..but one of my concerns is how when we are like 80 and want to sell our SW toys.....will collectors look at our stuff THEN like WE might look at stuff like, "The Yellow Kid" or "Katzenjammer" memorabilia NOW?? "Nobody wants your weird space army-men, OLD MAN!!!"
Great stuff Joey, you touched on some really tough topics here that a lot of collectors might or have faced. I'll admit my wife isn't the most enthusiastic person when it comes to my collection, but she does understand why I love it so much and she's ok with it. My biggest fear is tat after I'm gone, she sells my collection for what she thinks I paid for it! 😁 Of course, as I'm packing up my collection to prep our house for sale....I'm wondering if perhaps I have a slight problem here! 😁 Not trying to keep up with other collectors is another big one. I love the guys on Collection Wars, but there's no way I could have that many high end props and studio scale models in my collection! My collection is pretty eclectic having a mix of vintage and modern toys as well as props replicas, helmets and costumes as well as just oddball stuff like film trailers! I might not be able to match what some of my friends over there have, but the theme of my channel is that we all collect differently and that is something to be celebrated! Love the Ackbar! I received mine from that very mail-a-way promotion back in the day and he's still in great shape and complete!
That’s rad you experienced what it was like to get a mail in promotion! How did you feel as a kid getting that in the mail? I would have been so excited! Do you still have it? Thanks for watching my friend and I’m glad the episode resonated with you! Have a safe move!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial I do still have my mail-away figures. Boba Fett, Bossk, 4-L0M, Ackbar, The Emperor and even an accessory pack are still in my collection and were all mail-away promotions. It was fun as a kid to get the proofs of purchase and sending away for them and the day that little white mailer box showed up it was like Christmas morning! There are such great memories from my childhood attached to my vintage Star Wars figures and it's so great that I still have them. Today, I chuckle a little everytime I see someone going after a 20 back carded Boba Fett because, as far as I'm concerned, Boba Fett did not come on a card! 😁 Great video Joey....keep up the great work!
I would agree with a lot of things you said. I have sold off quite a bit of my slot car collection in order to fund finishing off my loose vintage Kenner Star Wars collection. Unlike yourself, I started collecting when I was 10 years old in 1978 and have been picking stuff up here and there over the last 40 years. I am now down to five pieces. I like to collect loose toys so I can share them with my son, who also is an avid Star Wars toy collector. I have limited myself to just the retro collection that Hasbro has produced. This is for a number of reasons: space, budget, continuity and compatibility. I have even modified/customized modern Hasbro ships with pegs so that way they are compatible with the Vintage Kenner line. Feel free to check out my channel, if you have the interest.
Thanks CVC! I just subbed to your channel and cant wait to binge your content! Any channels that talk about vintage, I am a huge fan of! I am in awe that you started collecting so many years ago. I wish I had been more aware of collecting the Kenner pieces at least back in the 90s. And thats great that you share this with your son. I have barely been getting my little ones into star wars but will let them find it on their own to see how their experience is. Thanks for watching my friend, MYFBWY
I should have spent more... I watched in horror, month after month, as the value of the 1985 carded POTF Anakin in Lee's Price Guide went from $300 to $500 to $700 and it just kept going up.... and up... and up... Can you believe that? At one point I thought "$500 is too much for an action fiture. I will never be able to resell it"
I collect Neca figures. Thundercats Ultimates. Star Wars- both Black & TVC .Marvel Legends and MOTU origins & Revelations currently. I have NO SPACE left to display. I have not had a Vacation in 20 years and go without new clothes home improvements and trips to the theatre/cinema. I never eat in restaurants or get take out and I don't even own a car now. I feel like a slave to the toy companies and I have sacrificed a life for my hobby. My therapist told me I am compensating for an abusive childhood and a childhood of poverty and emotional neglect. I have a house full of collectibles and zero social life. My rent and bills get paid but anything else is all on toys. Saddest part is I am not alone..there are thousands of middle aged men like me in the same fix.
Hey Darren thanks for sharing your story and I am glad that you have a professional to talk to. I hope nothing but the best for you brother. And again, thank you for sharing your story with us. I know that means a lot to me and the toy community.
Hey Cameron! I’m glad that I could have helped! Are you in the Padawan Academy Facebook group? I would love to see your collection! Thanks for watching my friend
I have been trading up with my collection. I’m toying with trading vintage vehicles for vintage figures. There are a couple last 17 figures I’d like and I really want a carded vintage figure. Maybe my AT-AT, mini rigs, or snowspeeder could get me a couple gems that take up less space.
Trading up is smart and something I have yet to incorporate in my collection. But there are a ton of figures that I bought early on that I’m not happy about so I may try to upgrade a couple of them just to try it. Thanks for the inspiration Lazlo! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
$25 for that Lando cup? Seriously? I buy these all the time for $8 to $10. These shops are highway robbery. And yeah, the Vintage shop near me had a box of NOS Lando glasses, untouched. I paid $10 a glass
My main problem in my area is the scalpers/resellers.An example would be the jerk I saw the other day who had all the new tvc and retro star wars figures in his cart ( at least two cases of each) .He was actually posting all of them on ebay while in the checkout line.I know of at least 8 different people that do this.my advice to collectors Never buy from these people!Ever! Keep looking at retail or try some of your local antique or comic shops to find a good deal.
Thanks for the advice Darth!!! I seriously need you to be with me while im walking through some of these stores saying, DUDE dont buy that for that price! LOL. Thanks for watching my friend and taking the time to offer up a great comment.
That’s my issue when I started with the Ho scale trains, now I have several expensive locomotives as well with Star Wars, He Man, thundercats and so on. Now I don’t know what to do with it?
Wow that’s rad you are into scale locomotives! I used to build model trains! I love it! Yea I know what you mean about space. Before it wasn’t an issue, but now with all the boxed items it’s becoming an issue!
That’s rad that you have a focus. If I was to choose a modern run it would be the black series as well. One boxed run and one loose run. All non graded though lol. Good luck on your run my friend and thank you for watching!
I really enjoyed this Video Joey! OCD I can understand, but not in relation to my own Childhood Vintage Collection, but then? And there is a then for as a child I potently experienced what I call Star Wars Figure or Collector’s Anxiety? Is it the same thing as what the Contemporary Vintage Collector Experiences? I have my childhood Collection and I have my 1995 to present day Collection, but I’m not too bothered in rushing to complete it, as I do not think that it can ever be so? Contemporary Figure’s- Disney/ Hasbro will bring out a multitude variant of the same Figure or produce an exclusive short run to feed the Seagull Frenzy! With the contemporary collection I cottoned on to it’s lack of care insidious exploitative tendencies. For example, how many Darth Vaders dose one need? Or General Grievous or Chewbacca? None of them are consistent, none of them are consistently painted or made well and none of them are of the same height, in particular Chewbacca and Grievous? How many re-released multiple’s of the same character that has been produced professing to be more accurate than the last Figure? I have found that it is easier to settle upon one out of each group that is imbued with the essence of that Character! Simpler, you don’t loose your sanity and it is easier on your pocket! I am content. But other’s may argue that it is fine for me as I still have my Childhood Collection and in that aspect herein I find that contentment and not feel the compulsion to complete? I may have found that out the hard way with my other Love and that’s model building, however? The one thing that you have not mentioned fully Joey and that is the complete Snobbery that has pervaded the Community? But then, I personally feel that this trait is a carry over from some of our childhood’s, the haves and have nots and the Social Exclusion which is derived from that? Also I’ve noticed that within some Communities those Individuals who have secured for themselves a Wild Find are either derided and disbelieved or are called out as Out and Out Liar’s? There are other’s like myself who have been accused of stealing their Collection’s because they are Mint or have recently acquired them? Also there is the price issues? Even Beater Figure’s are creeping up in price and the accessories and vehicles are Pseudo Stratospheric with no ceiling in sight! It seems to be Taboo to make an observation on some of these asking and buying price’s especially when the item is in chronic condition but command’s a set amount because of it’s rarity? Personally I wouldn’t buy a Blue Snaggletooth with his legs half chewed off nor would I buy a brittle plastic smashed up Farm Boy Luke because it’s another rare variant nor would I buy a ripped vinyl caped Jawa? But these are my own personal choices and perspectives that in my view has to give way to a certain amount of practical and well applied common sense! Am I criticising mania as a genre that is galloping away with itself and will I have Hater’s at my Heel’s for making an observation? I remember as a Student just before going away to College, I was working on the dining room table and I happened to have a Storm Trooper Figure on the table when my late Grandmother visited. Upon seeing the Figure She Berated, “Have you still got that Rubbish Around You?” To I replied- “Yes, Grandma, I do. And it’s going to Be Valuable Rubbish Some Day.” She wasn’t impressed. But little how I knew that my words would prove strangely and aptly Prophetic? My Family on the whole loathed Star Wars, they never understood it and most of them resented having to cave in and buy some of us children Star Wars Figures. One late Aunt was very different. She Loved Star Wars and Science Fiction and would indulge us from time to time. I vaguely remember when when she went to see Alien and then rather bizarrely telling us about the Chest Bursting Scene, which I sort of found disgusting as a very young child- I guess that I didn’t understand and God himself couldn’t have prepared me when I saw that scene for the first time, but I digress. I have another Aunt who Staunchly with her husband refused to buy her children anything Star Wars. In fact she rarely bought them toys. So when my cousin’s visited, the first thing they would ask me and our other cousin “Where are your Star Wars Figure’s and what New Ones Have You Got?I felt sorry for them on occasions. My Aunt was a Horrible Tyrant when we were children. She’s oddly different in some ways, but remains as miserly as can be! Sometimes it’s a Generational thing when relatives, friends and loved ones don’t understand. For me I’m rather Fortunate with my Wife as She Love’s Science Fiction and Myth- and I Just thought She was Hot Looking? Kidding- but it was a genuine surprise when I would talk about stuff and She would say, “Oh, you like that do you? I Like that too.” Super Bonus! But not everyone is lucky in that regard and I don’t believe in imposing your hobbies and tastes on your children either. If your children like what you like, fair enough and if they don’t there is no reason to feel estranged? Again as you said Joey it is working hard at your Relationship’s! But there is Aggression out there towards some Collector’s from outside as well as from within the Community as collecting is driven by very real and perhaps primal emotion’s. For me, my Figure’s represent True Happiness, a Feeling of Contentment and Safety within My Own Little World as my reality, unfortunately was so much Darker. So for me, they were and are always that Safe Place that I can retreat to when I’m feeling down, dejected, unwell or that strange sense of loneliness that jumps you once and a while. Each Figure for me encapsulates a time, a moment where that childhood joy is pure, untarnished and undamaged. A Perfect Moment when that Figure and all of the Collection become your Best Buddies, Your True and Only Family. Perhaps these are the Feelings that the Contemporary Collector is endeavouring to recapture? Is it one thing to Chase Lightening and another to Actually Capture it? So many imponderables?
That’s for your amazing comment Eugene! I really enjoy reading what you have to say and the way you give great insights about collecting and your own thoughts about collecting. I have seen a lot of what could be construed as snobbery, but you also have to realize that their a lot of people who fit into neiche sectors of whatever cliques or clubs offer. I am trying to explore a board aspect of collecting and as a “journalist” per say, I am trying to learn about every aspect of collecting and why people adapt stricter guidelines to form their opinions about collecting. And I respect them all. I may not follow their prescriptions to a tee, but I educate myself on what they think what they think. Thank you for watching my friend!
Hello! First time here. I'm very touch by the topic of your video today! I'm sometime questioning if I continue or I Stop. Because of the price are way up. Thank you!
Hey Daniel! Yes it’s a topic that’s close to a lot of us, and I hope we can continue the conversation. I just made another video about this topic and hope you can join me for that one as well. Just keep having fun, enjoy the collection that you have, and be responsible :). Thanks for watching my friend
I do have patience I went to a garage sale onFriday&found a box full of sw figures for a dollar each & hot wheels other stuff, and two ship's all for 40 bucks.
NO way! That’s what I’m talking about! Nice score!!! Thank for watching and letting me know that scores like that still exist out there :) thanks Shawn
Now is a good episode. Yeah I had to slow down cuz I was starting to get burned out on the original vintage Kenner collecting. I also collect the vintage collection. I'm getting collectors fatigue on the vintage collection because of all these exclusives that are hard to find. Sometimes you have to buy off of scalpers off the internet and that gets frustrating.
Hey DMR, yea I feel you. At the end of my loose collection journey, I feel like I need to take a break and regroup. That doesn’t mean less episodes, as I have already started my next run, but form buying, yes I need a break. I feel you. Thanks for watching my friend
That’s two for two! 🤣. I hope that you are able to regift the Ree Yees blaster and Admiral Ackbar staff that I sent you…I’m sure someone would really appreciate that…
I have stopped collecting because I need other stuff and I just want to take a brake from it and of course everything is going up as well so that’s the over reason why I stopped collecting it is getting harder to collecting Star Wars figures
Hey Jonathan! It’s healthy to take breaks. I just came back from a toy convention and the prices on some figures made my jaw drop! Thanks for watching my friend!
Thanks for watching my friend! I just wanted to have a discussion about it! I’m sorry this episode wasn’t for you. Next week we go to our first toy convention :)
I have a question that I need to ask that is bothering me, someone made a comment to me saying, open the mint item in box, that I was not going to take it to my grave, he said to enjoy it open rather than mint, I replied to him that when I died I wanted that mint item in my tomb, because family that went to my funeral would see my toy in mint state and would remember me by it, so my question is why comment to me that answer, I say we all collect the way we want to, it kind of messed with me what he said, please reply?
Hi Alex! I think you should do what makes YOU happy with your collection and never try to please others. I have Mint on Card vintage items and when I pass away, I want that to go to my family to either sell or keep if they wish. At that moment in time, the collection will be theirs and I hope they can sell it to another collector who will enjoy it, or I hope they can enjoy it themselves. If you want to be burried with your Mint on Card, and that’s what you wish, I think that’s a fine idea :). Whatever makes YOU happy my friend. So please do what makes the most sense to YOU and what makes your collecting journey fulfilled!
Truthfully I don't know how any of you can afford it looking at the prices of stuff it's outrageous I lost everything when I was a kid due to a house fire and my parents couldn't afford to replace the stuff back then and it was much much cheaper there's no way I can be a collector Star Wars vehicles figures and have a merchandise with these prices it's just not possible
Thanks JD! I hope there are some tidbits that everyone can take away. I didn’t want to get deep on this series, but it’s been on my mind for a few months now
repro should be lost in the depths of hell! If your gunna do it do it correctly….if ya can’t afford it save for longer! Don’t be happy with 2nd best!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha i guess it is. The thought has crossed my mind when i get frustrated at some things, but It’s a question that we have all asked ourselves at some point. What do you think?
Whatever you do, stop collecting. If this were 40 years ago, stop smoking. Live life, let go. Says the man doing his best to quit collecting. It's a waste of life and space!
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Thanks so much, my M8: super-great Video! (S-Tier)
This is what makes your videos great imo. You talk about things that we all go through while collecting and is very rarely talked about. Thank you Joe and im looking fwd to meeting you at ICC con. Great Vid as usual...much appreciated!!
Thanks Charles! Can’t wait to hang out with you at ICCC! It’s gonna be a blast! Thanks for taking the time to watch my friend and help me tackle this, not issue or problem, but just being aware of it. Thanks bro!
You can’t stop collecting . No one else on UA-cam has as wonderful jazz hands as you!
Ah yes the jazz hands! I might keep the hands under the desk to see how that changes my approach lol. Thanks for watching Wayne!
I have due to space restrictions and the way the transformers situation is now.. With all the companies out there, be it official or 3rd party its the same characters been done over and over again that collecting transformers now is "meh"... Sorry but I don't need 50 million variants of optimus prime or bumblebee or starscream etc etc.
Stay true to who you are and keep the great content coming. I have been a collector since ROTJ. Love your point of view and your collection.
I’m a first generation SW fan and collector from Chicago and I love your channel and for a “padawan”, you’re doing a jedi master caliber job!! Great collector info, tips, videos, inspiration and collection!!😀 The Force will be with you always!!
Thanks you James, and thanks for the kind words :)
IF anyone had a question about your compassion and love for this community, this video should put their mind at ease. Thank you very much for taking the time and doing a public service announcement. I'm sure you reached more than one collector who is going through the situations you described and I hope they take your advice. Another great video. Keep it up, my friend.
Thanks for the kind words Dan, that really gives me motivation to keep going and having fun making these :). Thanks for watching my friend
Nearly caught up on all your videos now and love them. This one was a bit of an emotional one for me. I have struggled with gambling for the majority of my life. I started collecting potf2 figures in my teens then moved onto vintage in my late teens/early 20s. Gambling destroyed my life and i had to sell everything - gutted 😔 After stuggling with my addiction for the best part of 10 years i finally broke the cycle 5 years ago. I worked hard and built my relationships and trust back up and worked at chipping away at my debt. Debt free i then started saving for my dream of becoming a home owner. I realised this dream last year getting my first mortgage with my wife (who stuck with me throughout). For a long time i have spent no money on myself, purely fed my habit. I decided this Christmas that it was time to start collecting Star wars vintage again! I found your videos straight away and have been watching them since, im hooked! So much advice and great content. Im sticking to a small budget of around 50-100 per month depending on spare income and i have over 10 figures now. This is going to take me several years to complete the full run but im in for the long haul and will save up for the last 17 figures when the time comes. My life feels on track for the first time and im loving following your journey as i take mine - at a somewhat slower pace. But this is my journey and this video has given me more clarity on this. Thankyou for making this video it touched me and i look forward to the next.
First off Dan, thanks for sharing your story and being strong to realize you had weaknesses, getting help and getting to a place to get yourself into the life you want. That’s amazing my friend and truly inspiring. I know I went deep on this issue, but I it’s been something that we all have to deal with and something I just wanted people to be aware of. Now let’s collect the way that we want to collect, have fun, and have our loved ones be a part of our journey :). Have a great Sunday Dan and thank YOU!
Joey, you’re an absolute joy and asset to the hobby, thanks great discussion around these challenges.
Sorry I missed your poll, if I were to add one of my biggest obstacles personally is location. Location location location. Living in the middle of seemingly nowhere, no real local shops to hunt, and with shipping costs being VERY prohibitive, it has become real hard to justify many purchases. The fact that many sellers refuse to ship international also pose a real challenge.
Cheers!
That’s a good one. I have a lot of people from Australia and such saying that it’s hard to collect the vintage line or even some modern figures thst don’t make it over there. So that’s something I didn’t take into account. Well said. And as always, im honored to read your comments and what you think. Also, thanks for taking the time to watch my friend
Joey, Thank You. This was an important message, and you delivered it with so much kindness. I really appreciate your honest conversation with our community. It was helpful for me to hear as I know it will be for so many others. I agree, we do need to talk about these issues. As a community, we can be a tremendous resource of advice and support for each other. I’m very glad you got the conversation started, now it’s up to us to keep it going.
Thanks for your kind words SteveO. And I’m glad you are a collector who can show how collecting with your fam and involving them is possible and healthy. You inspire me brother. I was just talking with ms Padawan about this subject today as a matter of fact. It’s always an ongoing conversation but it’s all about communication! Thanks brother!
Probably the most important video made in this series. Been there done that ever since EP1, I went into massive credit card debt from action figure purchases. In reality it was a blessing in disguise. After I learned how to budget, how banks work, and learned what APR was. I was in 15k in credit card debt, and it took 5 years to pay off. I've also been in therapy, and i learn that there's honestly nothing wrong with me, this is a healthy hobby for me because I'm passionate about it, and I should continue to collect until I have a reason to stop. My advice is the following: Use credit cards responsibly, pay them off every month, never make a late payment. If you aren't making full payments per month, you need to stop collecting until the card is paid off. If you're in massive credit card debt, you need to stop buying, and see a therapist.
Thanks for this Wampa. VERY sound advice and I’m glad you were able to turn it around into a positive story and keep your collecting going. Lots of learnings into collecting and we have to remind ourselves of the pitfalls. Again thanks for sharing and for watching. MTFBWY my friend!
Always Make sure you are ahead of your Bills and responsibilities. That is very important. When Hunting also Scout when hunting so you can go back.
Spoken like a true Jedi colector. Since my run began, i've had to super budget and really know my monthly regular expenses!!!
Dude! Best video so far about the collecting journey. Nostalgia as a coping mechanism is well known to only be healthy when it’s not hyper fixation. Being self aware enough of our own motivations for collecting our memories. Slowing down and having patience keeps this hobby where it should be in your lives - as only one of the many things that brings us joy. More power to your elbow J! May the force be with you always!
Well said Soda! This Is always going to be a fun hobby as long as we keep it cool :). Thanks for watching my friend. Always an honor to read your comments
Good video topic. I think if you are feeling overwhelmed, by collecting, then a break may be necessary. I am personally on break due to so many pre-orders. But, it also feels good to take the time and enjoy what I have. Many times I buy stuff and forget to enjoy my collections I have dispalyed or even put away. i find, that if I can aquire something, I just go back and look at the toys I havent visited for awhile. Kinda fills that gap and puts my brain back at zero. Thanks for the excellent topic.
Hey Lera! I can imagine how the pre orders can get overwhelming! I have a spreadsheet and I still get confused on when they are coming or what I have ordered! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial hahaha yeah, lots of good stuff coming out. Neca D&D is top on my list and some nice Kotobukiya statues
Great video Joey and you raise something very important that non collectors don’t understand because in a lot of cases as collectors we can have difficulty explaining what and why we what we do. But that is the same with any passion or sport it’s very easy to get lost in the moment and before you know it it’s a problem that from the inside you don’t see !
Thanks for your insight Ashley! Yes this topic was on my mind for a while and I’m glad that so many people can relate and understand the plight that some of us go through. Not just the topical problems like “no room”. Which is still a huge problem but not as mental as “no emotional support”. But as long as we communicate and are real with ourselves, I think that we will be having fun and collecting forever :). Thanks my friend
I go through phases with my vintage collecting, If I have been spending a lot each month, I roll it back and have a quite couple of months just to give my bank a breather for a while, I then slowly ramp it up again...I find I collect less in the summer as there is always other things that take priority...weekends away with the family etc. Still loving the channel Joey, keep it up mate!!
That’s great advice and I think that’s where I am now. I haven’t really spent a lot of money on big items or items that are super expensive! I’m just trying to get the lower cost ones right now and planning to save for the big ones on my list like the yak face and vinyl cape Jawa. Thanks for your insight Martin. Honored that you are watching.
This episode hit the nail on the head. Your last point is the problem I have the most. My other half does not understand the hobby at all. It’s better sold as an investment, and with Hasbro about to go plastic free on packages, it will change things completely! Thanks for all your hard work and contribution to the community, and look forward to seeing you in the VIP at ICCC in a few days!
Thanks Rocket! Yea I needed to get this off my chest and go a little deep today. But the fun will continue :). I’ll see you at the ICCC!!! I’m super excited! The next episode is me packing for it and getting a list ready :)
@@thepadawancollectorofficial list made, just have to get average market prices inputted before I leave to not get over zealous. Safe trip Joey! My name is Bradley by the way, but I’ll also add rocket city Sith in there too.
Definitely a deep dive video. I wasn't expecting the range of topics or how real & open it was going to get. I ended up watching it twice because I wanted to really take in what you were saying & contemplate those aspects vs my experiences & feelings. It's always good to have a balanced and focused approach on your collecting hobby. Keeping in mind your priorities & loved ones is paramount to a healthy "addiction" for sure. I think all of the subjects you discussed can resonate with virtually all your community on some level, as most are ones we will all see on our journeys. I personally have had cycles of unfocused collecting which has been both costly & taxing, but is now literally taking space away from displaying the items I can about most now (vintage). I'd love to part ways with much of it but am faced with a bit of an overwhelming feeling of where to even start. And more so, how much time will it take out of my already crazy busy weekly schedule. It's easier just to not do it. But at some point, I'm really going to have to clean house. I wish I had shops local to me where I could sell or trade as you do in Cali.
I really appreciated this episode and hopefully it will cause others to reflect on their own collecting hobbies. And closing with a weapon pick up for your OG Ackbar was the perfect soft close after the hefty episode too. Great balance Joey. I applaud the forethought & consideration. You never cease to amaze me, even after 72 episodes. So happy to have you in the community & always look forward to what you'll find next & the range of topics you discuss. MTFBWY Always!
Thanks Mopar! I’m really glad this episode resonated with you. Thanks for your insights as well. I always enjoy and learn from them.
Another great video. You brought up a lot of valid points which most real collectors don't discuss.
I am a true completionist. I am trying to literally obtain everything from every collection. It is time consuming and expensive to say the least.
The struggle is real Chris, but I’m glad we can all help eachother out. I would love to check out your collection bro! What are you trying to get right now?
I try to add a few to each collection monthly. This month for instance I added figures in what I would say are good condition to Potf, vintage, black series, saga, trilogy, etc. So roughly 35 figures every 4 to 5 weeks.
Another tip for saving money. Instead of eBay, Facebook Market or collector stores, try going to local smaller toy cons. You can find some amazing deals, bundle purchases together and never have to pay shipping!
I have always wanted to go to a local toy con! I have seen them advertised from time to time and have never put it in my schedule to go to, but need to make a better effort to! That’s a great idea Paul. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Definitely had to deal with lack of space and keeping a bunch of my collection packed in boxes. I’ve also sold some items that I wasn’t interested in anymore to pay for different Star Wars collectables. Awesome video Joey!
Thanks SSW!!! I am getting to the point where I have to strategically think about where to place items BEFORE I buy. And I want my collection to be shown and to designed nice so that’s my struggle. I’m glad you were able to let go of items to make room for the ones that stoke you. Thanks for taking the time to watch brother
I just recently added the first 12 figures to my toy museum. I gotta very good deal on the first 12. Under 50 dollars . A few need an upgrade, but most are passable and acceptable. Leia needs an upgrade same with ben kenobi. Your channel has helped me through this collecting journey .
Thanks man.
Wow I gotta see your toy museum, it sounds interesting!!!
@thepadawancollectorofficial it's insane man . Lol, I've been working on it for years .
I've archived so many different collections over the years .
Comics trading cards action figures and toys .
Like aimpsons action figures tmnt vintage and now star wars . Only to name a few . Thanks for your help and advice, man. I appreciate it .
Great episode. Example of patience my blue snag from my childhood got smashed back in
2000. I did not want to pay a crazy price for it. 22 years later i finally scored a mint one when buying a lot from another collector i barely paid $200 for the blue snag and sold the rest for a profit. It took a very long time and i finally got lucky in the wild. Plus all you said about your family supporting you or not, that is always hard i am going through that negativity it’s real. Keep the faith with the friends you meet along the journey. Peace.
Thanks for your comment peter, yes it is real and I have had deep convos with other people about it and got permission from one of them to make this episode. And 200 for a blue snag!!! Wow that’s amazing, that’s what I’m talking about when I say get the good items on hunts!!!! That’s awesome! Well thank you for watching and your awesome comment. MTFBWY my friend!
Awesome Joey! Really good video. I’ve gone through everything you talked about. The high prices is what is killing it for me now. I can only afford to get something about once a year now. Awesome Ackbar dude. I’ve still got my childhood one my grandparents brought me on the day my sister was born in 83. Cheers again Joey. 🤘
That’s rad you still have the one your grandparents got you. Those are always the most special figures ever. And to still have it since the 80s is awesome! Thanks for watching XDD and hanging out on a Sunday :)
I’ve always been able to collect.
Sometimes I take a break from one hobby and work on another.
There are times I’ve had to divert some funds toward certain medical bills or home maintenance and upkeep.
Those are great words of wisdom for collecting
Great episode! You've given me much to think about. It is so important to maintain your relationships while collecting. I, fortunately, have a great support system that recognizes my passion. Pacing yourself and having patience is key in collecting. I really respect your words and can tell you are a very genuine person. Btw, I dig the shirt!!
Thanks Benj! I’m glad that episode resonated with you! And I’m glad you have an amazing support system :).
Great video! Good watch for a beginner collector and a very good reminder video even for us who have been at it a while! Thanks!
Thanks PAC! And thanks for watching!
What a Great video!!! What all you said, I support!! The way you talk about family and friends, in regards to collecting is so key!! Thankyou my friend, your a great guy!!
Thank YOU Andy! I’m glad you enjoyed this episode!
True Words Joey.
Sometimes it's healthy to make a little break, specially when you feel loosing fun to catch new items. I do collecting Toys the last 25 years, sometimes more, sometimes less.... But the fun should always stay in focus. Thank you for you great content...
Thanks for your insight Daniel! That’s awesome that you have been collecting that long! I really wish I had started back then and continued. But here we are! Lol. Thanks for watching my friend!
I got back into Star Wars via a friend who collects EVERYTHING! I saw the problems with that. Money and space so my collection is restricted strictly to the Mandalorian. That involves dipping into other films due to flashbacks or just old characters reappearing such as R5D4 or Super Battle Droids. It’s still a big collection but way better than getting everything.
Hey quad! That’s actually a really good idea! If I wasn’t doing vintage, I would probably love doing a modern collection of the Mandalorian! You should join The Padawan Academy on Facebook and show your collection off :). Thanks for watching my friend
Really enjoyed this and some very good points made. Points made here could apply to any area of collecting.
All excellent points. Collecting should be fun and not having a budget or proper space for the collection you want is tough.
Can’t do much about prices, they are what they are.
And if you use space to your advantage, you can trade up as needed or wanted. For instance, get a lower quality figure cheaply to fill the gap, then when budget allows trade up and sell the lower quality figure for a higher end one. And you may make a little on the sale.
We all as collectors should be buyers and sellers to have the healthiest collections.
Just my 2 cents
That’s a great point Zarnista! Upgrading is something I have yet to do, so I will take your advice and do that for some figures in my collection that I know I could have done better on. Either MOC or loose. Great tip! Thanks!
Great callout about the mania that collecting can bring. I think many/most of us collectors have some level of OCD, and if not kept in check, really can ruin bank accounts and relationships. I've never heard anyone in the community talk about this, good job Joey for raising the issue.
Thanks HS. It’s been on my mind for a few months now and although I didn’t want to get deep. I at least wanted to devote ONE episode to it. Ok now back to the fun, I promise lol.
Thanks for the great reminder to put the phone down quit looking for deals all the time and hang out with your fam. The Kenner addiction can run deep, and like you said everything needs balance. Another awesome video thanks again! Jedi Temple Toys- May the toys be with you!
Thanks Temple! I’m glad this episode resonated with you! Thanks for watching my friend :)
@@thepadawancollectorofficial of course ! I look forward to each new episode!
Love the fact that you've pointed out obsession, and how that can effect relationships mate.
Yea that can be a relationship killer for sure. I wanted to get these issues out there if anything, just for awareness. But now, for the fun episodes coming up next!
Just found your channel and definitely subbed to it. I have always said my bills come first, have to keep the lights and heat on not to mention my car and a roof over my head. Second, I pay myself. Yes. A 401k and similar investments are inportant so we can enjoy our lives in our golden years whether you still collect then or interests change. Last is my "fun" money. Do I want a pizza on a saturday night or maybe go to a bar for a couple beers or buy tickets to a ballgame...or maybe I want this new figure. But its my choice and I have to live with the repercussions of that choice. Always have a savings, investments and bills paid before making any fun purchase. I stick to that and only deal in cash. If I dont have the cash i refuse to put any item on my credit card if I cannot immediately pay for it. My words of wisdom from the bottom of the glass. Good luck with everyones collection and stay true to yourself.
I’m glad this episode resonated with you Deviax! And I’m glad you are thinking for your financial future first and collecting second. It’s always nice to have this as a hobby and it’s honestly a beautiful one thanks to this community :). Keep on keeping on and happy collecting :)
Terrific episode Joey. One of your very best in the Run.
Thanks Johnny! I’m glad you enjoyed it :). Thanks for watching
I appreciate your comments. Especially not having support of family, and being tolerant of reproduction items. Fortunately, there are enough collectors out there who support our hobby. If there weren't, these items wouldn't be so highly sought after.
Right?? I just hope we can teach the next generation of collectors to keep up the vintage legacy. I believe we can. Thank you for your awesome comment, Richard. And thanks for watching!
Take your time with collecting, on the long run way more satisfying and gives more time to stumble upon cheap finds or deals! With collecting vintage Starwars + Gijoe + vintage Lego + Lightbars & sirens, space is my biggest issue! but with multiple collections you can jump from one and another, so it never gets boring ;-)
I would love to start collecting he man!!! That would actually be super interesting for me!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial Oh good old Heman, cool figures, but make complete this run (and all vehicles + all playsets ) first! ;-)
Amazing video! Thanks for opening up and beginning this conversation. I also have atitudes ran over on my budget by getting carried away when I notice a good deal or a reasonable price for a rare figure.
It happens to us all Paul!! Even I had to recheck my self and had to make sure I didn’t repeat a month where I overspent my budget. I’m glad this episode resonates with you :)
Brother getting deep. I love it man. A great episode. Very honest. Oh the Padawan is showing some Master skill. Cheers
Thanks Jorge that means a lot to me! Thank you for watching my friend!
Always impressed by your content. It’s becoming more than a collection channel. I have gone through many stages of hobbies throughout the years and have a strong focus on one then migrate to another. Eventually I circle back. I have a buddy that shares most of my collecting interests so that makes it fun. Nephews are into card collecting now so it’s a bond to share a passion and also connect with them. I truly understand what you’re saying about the support system and the mental health side of any hobby. Where some social media can be detrimental, you’ve created a community of support, acceptance and encouragement. A simple reassuring comment goes a long way. Keep up the great work. Everyone would understand if you needed time for you. This is a marathon not a sprint. Don’t feel obligated to post. Provide content that is meaningful when you have something of substance to say. As always best wishes. Until the next adventure….
Thanks for the well thought out comment MW. I’m glad you have such an awesome support system and thanks for recognizing my effort to make this channel and group a positive one. If someone makes fun of me and my channel my first response is “I hope you are ok my friend”. Thanks for being so cool MW
I've slowly been getting into star wars modern vintage and black series collecting and others like figma and nendoroids and man, I started recollecting last year with walking dead figures and I thought those prices were crazy (they are like $10-$40 a figure with a decent amount of accessories to work with and great paint/sculpt work)
Yea I love modern figures and when I finish my vintage run I will collect more modern, and maybe do a full black series run. Thank you for your insight, Julian, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :)
Budget is so important. Its easy to overbuy. I finally finished the loose run, complete. Now onto graded loose. No room though.
I applaud you for having the marathon discipline in finishing the entire run Spenser :). Finding room is a big one. One I finish my loose run and start on ships and vehicles… wow, that’s where it gets tricky.
I completely agree with all the points here. I've collected since the 1970's and love action figures. I want to continue finding new figures but the freaking cost has made me stop so many lines I wanted to add to my collection. I cannot fathom how a JoyToy figure costs $50-$70 for a 3.75 inch figure. Holy crap. Acid Rain is the same with nice looking figures but holy cow there's no way, beyond fabulous wealth or trust fund, that I can see getting these figures. My scale is great for vehicles and characters but now one 3.75 inch Star Wars figure costs the same as a Black Series figure. Yeah, I know, first world problems, but I find most figures now are getting beyond what anyone can afford to pay and I just don't get why that is. Don't toy companies want to sell toys?
Hey Chap! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Wow I didn’t know that a joy toy fig costs that much!!!! That’s crazy! Which ones are you looking to collect??
@@thepadawancollectorofficial A lot of the Joy Toy collection is super-articulated and amazing including the Warhammer 40K line. But, again, some of these figures are now selling for $75 + US new. I find more satisfaction buying the Dollar Tree Final Faction line and customizing them. Easy to find. Affordable and lots of selection. Star Wars has been 'exclusived' out of existence for me.
Also a struggle is when someone has a item but over prices it thinking they have something big and thinking they can make money by making something that’s 11$ and pricing it at 111$
I have seen that WAY to many times as well. Good point you make
You don't stop until Zuckuss is in that cabinet!
Wait... Theres a figure called Zuckuss!!!!???? Haha just kidding. But yea you'll want to stay tuned, he does have a special story lol. Thats for hanging out with me on a Sunday FLoZ!!!
Great video! while I don't collect vintage (I collect & build/paint model kits & have some modern stuff such as black series, marvel legends, etc) i found that the points made here also applied really well to my hobby.
It's been great watching you progress the collection- I have burger king cup envy!
Thanks McB, and well said; it doesn’t matter what hobby or what type of enthusiast you are, these can all effect us. And as for the Burger King…. Yes, that is one of my central pride points of my collection :). Thank you for watching my friend!
Great episode! Been here since
Wow that’s amazing!!!! I would love to send you a shirt! DM me on IG or Facebook!
The main problem I face now is the fact that collecting isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days when stores had rows of pegs full of figures to chose from. The Power Of The Jedi, Saga Collection, Original Trilogy Collection, Legacy Collection were the gold old days when it was a collectors paradise. Now everything is TVC, Haslab preorder and Hasbro Pulse. Figures are made in very limited numbers these days. There's no fun in the hunt anymore. It doesn't look like Hasbro will be making anymore figures outside their TVC line now. They haven't since around 2018 when the yellow logo cards came out with a few figures from Solo and the original trilogy. Hasbro really lost me when as a lifelong collector, I couldn't get Jabba's sail barge despite being willing to fork out the $500 USD price tag all because I live in Australia. Hasbro didn't take orders from Australia for the sail barge. So now I just look out for bargains on eBay and buy vintage or modern figures at decent prices. I'm at a point now were I've amassed a collection that it feels like its almost complete anyway. No regrets whatsoever.
The pre order thing is stupid now, I try not to do it as there's stuff I need by now, not next January. The price is getting a bit much too nowadays ( Boba Fett Deluxe)
Another collector said that “location” is another hardship to deal with. He lives in an area where vintage toy shops are non existent and I think everyone, including myself, can’t go to a modern toy shop to find the toys that are even supposed to be currently released. I would love to find an ahsoka tano black series on the shelf, but have never seen her. Instead I have to preorder at a “reasonable” price just so I don’t have to buy it for 4 times the amount on a resellers website or on eBay. So I think I understand where you are coming from, but being a new collector, I am still learning the ins and outs of vintage and modern collecting, so I’m grateful that I can read your comments and learn from you. Thanks for taking the time to watch and also offering your thoughts on the matter my friend
How do you know what to collect for in Star Wars or what series you should start out with
Hey Steve! I would start with a line in Star Wars that you have the most passion in. For me that was the vintage Kenner line. What series and era do you have the most connection with? Thanks for watching my friend
@@thepadawancollectorofficial I would go with the vintage also because I was a kid in that time period and had some Star Wars toys but not much and I don’t know what I did with em I was more into gi joe or transformers at the time
So smart to get insurance on your collection. I have it for my big baseball card collection
Thanks Jake! And thanks for watching
Pre-ordering and not being able to find the figures in your area are the 2 biggest problems I have seen in my time collecting or lack of figure availability. 😡
This is my favourite video so far!!!
Thanks Rocky! I had to go a little deep, but it’s been on my mind for a while now. Thanks for sticking with me my friend :)
Great video, I am now officially a member of the jedi academy in a couple minutes!
Welcome to the Padawan Academy Lapusso! I hope you enjoy the early access to videos and extra entries into giveaways! I am going to give away more vintage MOCs and graded figures soon (as well as the same Star Wars collector displays case, soon). So welcome!!!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial Oh the display case will be nice! Thank You.
I know this pain.. I think it’s important, especially now to have what I call “personal canon”... this helps me along with declaring that Star Wars ended in 1983...
So I have one AT-AT (@-@) my Girl gimme for Christmas last year.. the one my folks couldn’t afford in ol 1980...I got 50 Snowies for it.. and that’s plenty.
Hey Kobra! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment my friend. I like your “personal canon” statement. I get it. That’s also impressive that you have 50 stormies with your @@!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial -Thank you very much...I hope you had a good Mothers Day....I was on a serious minimalism kick..after moving a dozen times in uni, and living overseas, particularly Japan.
Covid boredom I guess made me kinda get back into collecting..but NOTHING I own is from after 1983....hockey cards..Blade Runner...Revenge of the Jedi.....I DO have some Buttercup stuff from Powerpuff Girls...only cuz My Girl had her exact same haircut!
Anyway...that was about 700 bucks getting those 50 Snowies...the "hunt" was fun...luckily I could make my own capes from a big white plastic picnic table, and my buddy has a 3D printer to make me some replacement rifles...I could keep going..but one of my concerns is how when we are like 80 and want to sell our SW toys.....will collectors look at our stuff THEN like WE might look at stuff like, "The Yellow Kid" or "Katzenjammer" memorabilia NOW??
"Nobody wants your weird space army-men, OLD MAN!!!"
Great stuff Joey, you touched on some really tough topics here that a lot of collectors might or have faced. I'll admit my wife isn't the most enthusiastic person when it comes to my collection, but she does understand why I love it so much and she's ok with it. My biggest fear is tat after I'm gone, she sells my collection for what she thinks I paid for it! 😁
Of course, as I'm packing up my collection to prep our house for sale....I'm wondering if perhaps I have a slight problem here! 😁
Not trying to keep up with other collectors is another big one. I love the guys on Collection Wars, but there's no way I could have that many high end props and studio scale models in my collection! My collection is pretty eclectic having a mix of vintage and modern toys as well as props replicas, helmets and costumes as well as just oddball stuff like film trailers! I might not be able to match what some of my friends over there have, but the theme of my channel is that we all collect differently and that is something to be celebrated!
Love the Ackbar! I received mine from that very mail-a-way promotion back in the day and he's still in great shape and complete!
That’s rad you experienced what it was like to get a mail in promotion! How did you feel as a kid getting that in the mail? I would have been so excited! Do you still have it? Thanks for watching my friend and I’m glad the episode resonated with you! Have a safe move!
@@thepadawancollectorofficial I do still have my mail-away figures. Boba Fett, Bossk, 4-L0M, Ackbar, The Emperor and even an accessory pack are still in my collection and were all mail-away promotions. It was fun as a kid to get the proofs of purchase and sending away for them and the day that little white mailer box showed up it was like Christmas morning! There are such great memories from my childhood attached to my vintage Star Wars figures and it's so great that I still have them.
Today, I chuckle a little everytime I see someone going after a 20 back carded Boba Fett because, as far as I'm concerned, Boba Fett did not come on a card! 😁
Great video Joey....keep up the great work!
It is very much like an addiction and it is very little fun these days. That’s why I’ve quit most of my lines I love.
I understand where you are coming from, my friend. I hope you can one day reconnect with whatever line you enjoy one day in the future
@@thepadawancollectorofficial I hope to too. I can’t see it happening any time soon with this inflation.
Never end a dream.
Just recalibrate.
I agree
I would agree with a lot of things you said. I have sold off quite a bit of my slot car collection in order to fund finishing off my loose vintage Kenner Star Wars collection. Unlike yourself, I started collecting when I was 10 years old in 1978 and have been picking stuff up here and there over the last 40 years. I am now down to five pieces. I like to collect loose toys so I can share them with my son, who also is an avid Star Wars toy collector. I have limited myself to just the retro collection that Hasbro has produced. This is for a number of reasons: space, budget, continuity and compatibility. I have even modified/customized modern Hasbro ships with pegs so that way they are compatible with the Vintage Kenner line. Feel free to check out my channel, if you have the interest.
Thanks CVC! I just subbed to your channel and cant wait to binge your content! Any channels that talk about vintage, I am a huge fan of! I am in awe that you started collecting so many years ago. I wish I had been more aware of collecting the Kenner pieces at least back in the 90s. And thats great that you share this with your son. I have barely been getting my little ones into star wars but will let them find it on their own to see how their experience is. Thanks for watching my friend, MYFBWY
I should have spent more...
I watched in horror, month after month, as the value of the 1985 carded POTF Anakin in Lee's Price Guide went from $300 to $500 to $700 and it just kept going up.... and up... and up...
Can you believe that? At one point I thought "$500 is too much for an action fiture. I will never be able to resell it"
It’s amazing how much these went up during the pandemic
when you can t push the walls, it s time to reduce speed and collect what you really like to have and let the rest on shelves.
I agree!!!! Thanks for the comment jeb, and thanks for watching my friend
I collect Neca figures. Thundercats Ultimates. Star Wars- both Black & TVC .Marvel Legends and MOTU origins & Revelations currently. I have NO SPACE left to display. I have not had a Vacation in 20 years and go without new clothes home improvements and trips to the theatre/cinema. I never eat in restaurants or get take out and I don't even own a car now. I feel like a slave to the toy companies and I have sacrificed a life for my hobby. My therapist told me I am compensating for an abusive childhood and a childhood of poverty and emotional neglect. I have a house full of collectibles and zero social life. My rent and bills get paid but anything else is all on toys. Saddest part is I am not alone..there are thousands of middle aged men like me in the same fix.
Hey Darren thanks for sharing your story and I am glad that you have a professional to talk to. I hope nothing but the best for you brother. And again, thank you for sharing your story with us. I know that means a lot to me and the toy community.
Hello! Great tips ! My first problem is the space. I can't all display so i change the piece for example my POTF Coin all the week.
My problem is space too!!! If I had to rebuild my place I would build a new man cave!
Fantastic advice! You have a new UK fan.
Thanks Paul! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope to visit the UK soon to explore some shops and get some palitoy items!
No you should not stop. This is better than investing in gold. I mean, the vintage 1977-1985 toys.
I have to agree
You helped me collect so many figures
Hey Cameron! I’m glad that I could have helped! Are you in the Padawan Academy Facebook group? I would love to see your collection! Thanks for watching my friend
I have been trading up with my collection. I’m toying with trading vintage vehicles for vintage figures. There are a couple last 17 figures I’d like and I really want a carded vintage figure. Maybe my AT-AT, mini rigs, or snowspeeder could get me a couple gems that take up less space.
Trading up is smart and something I have yet to incorporate in my collection. But there are a ton of figures that I bought early on that I’m not happy about so I may try to upgrade a couple of them just to try it. Thanks for the inspiration Lazlo! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
$25 for that Lando cup? Seriously? I buy these all the time for $8 to $10. These shops are highway robbery.
And yeah, the Vintage shop near me had a box of NOS Lando glasses, untouched. I paid $10 a glass
Yea I talked them down to 15 I believe. And I just bought another one for 10 the other day. So I feel ya!
My main problem in my area is the scalpers/resellers.An example would be the jerk I saw the other day who had all the new tvc and retro star wars figures in his cart ( at least two cases of each) .He was actually posting all of them on ebay while in the checkout line.I know of at least 8 different people that do this.my advice to collectors Never buy from these people!Ever! Keep looking at retail or try some of your local antique or comic shops to find a good deal.
Thanks for the advice Darth!!! I seriously need you to be with me while im walking through some of these stores saying, DUDE dont buy that for that price! LOL. Thanks for watching my friend and taking the time to offer up a great comment.
That’s my issue when I started with the Ho scale trains, now I have several expensive locomotives as well with Star Wars, He Man, thundercats and so on. Now I don’t know what to do with it?
Wow that’s rad you are into scale locomotives! I used to build model trains! I love it! Yea I know what you mean about space. Before it wasn’t an issue, but now with all the boxed items it’s becoming an issue!
I sold most of my tvc besides a maul. Im sticking with black series from now on forsure unless the random tvc fig I just cant pass up comes along
Tvc hold the money a bit better than BS
That’s rad that you have a focus. If I was to choose a modern run it would be the black series as well. One boxed run and one loose run. All non graded though lol. Good luck on your run my friend and thank you for watching!
Great video. Real talk, great advice. 😉👍
Thanks Retro! I didn’t want to get deep on this episode but it’s been on my mind for a while now! Ok now back to the fun, I promise :)
Thanks so much, my M8: super-great Video! (§-Tier)
Glad that you liked it my friend 🙌🏼
Great video analysis and suggestions
Thanks g k 🙌🏼
I really enjoyed this Video Joey! OCD I can understand, but not in relation to my own Childhood Vintage Collection, but then? And there is a then for as a child I potently experienced what I call Star Wars Figure or Collector’s Anxiety? Is it the same thing as what the Contemporary Vintage Collector Experiences? I have my childhood Collection and I have my 1995 to present day Collection, but I’m not too bothered in rushing to complete it, as I do not think that it can ever be so? Contemporary Figure’s- Disney/ Hasbro will bring out a multitude variant of the same Figure or produce an exclusive short run to feed the Seagull Frenzy! With the contemporary collection I cottoned on to it’s lack of care insidious exploitative tendencies. For example, how many Darth Vaders dose one need? Or General Grievous or Chewbacca? None of them are consistent, none of them are consistently painted or made well and none of them are of the same height, in particular Chewbacca and Grievous? How many re-released multiple’s of the same character that has been produced professing to be more accurate than the last Figure? I have found that it is easier to settle upon one out of each group that is imbued with the essence of that Character! Simpler, you don’t loose your sanity and it is easier on your pocket! I am content. But other’s may argue that it is fine for me as I still have my Childhood Collection and in that aspect herein I find that contentment and not feel the compulsion to complete? I may have found that out the hard way with my other Love and that’s model building, however?
The one thing that you have not mentioned fully Joey and that is the complete Snobbery that has pervaded the Community? But then, I personally feel that this trait is a carry over from some of our childhood’s, the haves and have nots and the Social Exclusion which is derived from that? Also I’ve noticed that within some Communities those Individuals who have secured for themselves a Wild Find are either derided and disbelieved or are called out as Out and Out Liar’s? There are other’s like myself who have been accused of stealing their Collection’s because they are Mint or have recently acquired them? Also there is the price issues? Even Beater Figure’s are creeping up in price and the accessories and vehicles are Pseudo Stratospheric with no ceiling in sight! It seems to be Taboo to make an observation on some of these asking and buying price’s especially when the item is in chronic condition but command’s a set amount because of it’s rarity? Personally I wouldn’t buy a Blue Snaggletooth with his legs half chewed off nor would I buy a brittle plastic smashed up Farm Boy Luke because it’s another rare variant nor would I buy a ripped vinyl caped Jawa? But these are my own personal choices and perspectives that in my view has to give way to a certain amount of practical and well applied common sense! Am I criticising mania as a genre that is galloping away with itself and will I have Hater’s at my Heel’s for making an observation?
I remember as a Student just before going away to College, I was working on the dining room table and I happened to have a Storm Trooper Figure on the table when my late Grandmother visited. Upon seeing the Figure She Berated, “Have you still got that Rubbish Around You?” To I replied-
“Yes, Grandma, I do. And it’s going to Be Valuable Rubbish Some Day.” She wasn’t impressed. But little how I knew that my words would prove strangely and aptly Prophetic? My Family on the whole loathed Star Wars, they never understood it and most of them resented having to cave in and buy some of us children Star Wars Figures. One late Aunt was very different. She Loved Star Wars and Science Fiction and would indulge us from time to time. I vaguely remember when when she went to see Alien and then rather bizarrely telling us about the Chest Bursting Scene, which I sort of found disgusting as a very young child- I guess that I didn’t understand and God himself couldn’t have prepared me when I saw that scene for the first time, but I digress. I have another Aunt who Staunchly with her husband refused to buy her children anything Star Wars. In fact she rarely bought them toys. So when my cousin’s visited, the first thing they would ask me and our other cousin “Where are your Star Wars Figure’s and what New Ones Have You Got?I felt sorry for them on occasions. My Aunt was a Horrible Tyrant when we were children. She’s oddly different in some ways, but remains as miserly as can be! Sometimes it’s a Generational thing when relatives, friends and loved ones don’t understand. For me I’m rather Fortunate with my Wife as She Love’s Science Fiction and Myth- and I Just thought She was Hot Looking? Kidding- but it was a genuine surprise when I would talk about stuff and She would say, “Oh, you like that do you? I Like that too.” Super Bonus! But not everyone is lucky in that regard and I don’t believe in imposing your hobbies and tastes on your children either. If your children like what you like, fair enough and if they don’t there is no reason to feel estranged? Again as you said Joey it is working hard at your Relationship’s! But there is Aggression out there towards some Collector’s from outside as well as from within the Community as collecting is driven by very real and perhaps primal emotion’s. For me, my Figure’s represent True Happiness, a Feeling of Contentment and Safety within My Own Little World as my reality, unfortunately was so much Darker. So for me, they were and are always that Safe Place that I can retreat to when I’m feeling down, dejected, unwell or that strange sense of loneliness that jumps you once and a while. Each Figure for me encapsulates a time, a moment where that childhood joy is pure, untarnished and undamaged. A Perfect Moment when that Figure and all of the Collection become your Best Buddies, Your True and Only Family. Perhaps these are the Feelings that the Contemporary Collector is endeavouring to recapture? Is it one thing to Chase Lightening and another to Actually Capture it? So many imponderables?
That’s for your amazing comment Eugene! I really enjoy reading what you have to say and the way you give great insights about collecting and your own thoughts about collecting. I have seen a lot of what could be construed as snobbery, but you also have to realize that their a lot of people who fit into neiche sectors of whatever cliques or clubs offer. I am trying to explore a board aspect of collecting and as a “journalist” per say, I am trying to learn about every aspect of collecting and why people adapt stricter guidelines to form their opinions about collecting. And I respect them all. I may not follow their prescriptions to a tee, but I educate myself on what they think what they think. Thank you for watching my friend!
Great video! And love the denim jacket look in the video, it suits you :-)
Thanks Ben! And that’s for watching my friend!
Hello! First time here. I'm very touch by the topic of your video today! I'm sometime questioning if I continue or I Stop. Because of the price are way up. Thank you!
Hey Daniel! Yes it’s a topic that’s close to a lot of us, and I hope we can continue the conversation. I just made another video about this topic and hope you can join me for that one as well. Just keep having fun, enjoy the collection that you have, and be responsible :). Thanks for watching my friend
Great video man👏
Thanks Hallow! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏼
I do have patience I went to a garage sale onFriday&found a box full of sw figures for a dollar each & hot wheels other stuff, and two ship's all for 40 bucks.
NO way! That’s what I’m talking about! Nice score!!! Thank for watching and letting me know that scores like that still exist out there :) thanks Shawn
Now is a good episode. Yeah I had to slow down cuz I was starting to get burned out on the original vintage Kenner collecting. I also collect the vintage collection. I'm getting collectors fatigue on the vintage collection because of all these exclusives that are hard to find. Sometimes you have to buy off of scalpers off the internet and that gets frustrating.
Hey DMR, yea I feel you. At the end of my loose collection journey, I feel like I need to take a break and regroup. That doesn’t mean less episodes, as I have already started my next run, but form buying, yes I need a break. I feel you. Thanks for watching my friend
That’s two for two! 🤣. I hope that you are able to regift the Ree Yees blaster and Admiral Ackbar staff that I sent you…I’m sure someone would really appreciate that…
I was going to ask you if it’s ok if I hold a free drawing on my Facebook group for the two accessories? Two people will win one each? Let me know?
@@thepadawancollectorofficial that works! 👍🏽
Preach! What would R & J Do? ( Romy and Joz)
Hahah they would clean out every ESB Bespin figure and rock on!!!!!
I am definitely running out of space 💪😩
I am slowly hitting that also!!!! I need a bigger boat 🛥
I have stopped collecting because I need other stuff and I just want to take a brake from it and of course everything is going up as well so that’s the over reason why I stopped collecting it is getting harder to collecting Star Wars figures
Hey Jonathan! It’s healthy to take breaks. I just came back from a toy convention and the prices on some figures made my jaw drop! Thanks for watching my friend!
what store was it, that came out in the video?
Hey Cesar. I’m not sure about the name. I have to check again
Went on a little too much about collecting addiction and relationships, like really went on and on. Who are you trying to convince?
Thanks for watching my friend! I just wanted to have a discussion about it! I’m sorry this episode wasn’t for you. Next week we go to our first toy convention :)
All l can say is to quote something once said “A man must know his limitations “ Clint Eastwood ,Dirty Harry.
Dirty Harry was a Jedi. Thanks for watching G
I have a question that I need to ask that is bothering me, someone made a comment to me saying, open the mint item in box, that I was not going to take it to my grave, he said to enjoy it open rather than mint, I replied to him that when I died I wanted that mint item in my tomb, because family that went to my funeral would see my toy in mint state and would remember me by it, so my question is why comment to me that answer, I say we all collect the way we want to, it kind of messed with me what he said, please reply?
Hi Alex! I think you should do what makes YOU happy with your collection and never try to please others. I have Mint on Card vintage items and when I pass away, I want that to go to my family to either sell or keep if they wish. At that moment in time, the collection will be theirs and I hope they can sell it to another collector who will enjoy it, or I hope they can enjoy it themselves. If you want to be burried with your Mint on Card, and that’s what you wish, I think that’s a fine idea :). Whatever makes YOU happy my friend. So please do what makes the most sense to YOU and what makes your collecting journey fulfilled!
Amazing video.
Thank you Juan! And thanks for taking the time to watch and also comment :)
Well said 👏 👌 👍
Thanks Harry :). And thanks for watching
No no no don't stop.
Word! Won’t stop! Can’t stop! Thanks for watching Joseph!
You can't stop because you have gone so far and yet to get prune face LOL
Hahah that’s coming soon!!!! At least I think??? Haha
great video, I just stumbled across this… SUBBED!!! STAR WARS IS THE BEST!!!
Thanks Tahu!!! Welcome to the journey!!!!
Truthfully I don't know how any of you can afford it looking at the prices of stuff it's outrageous I lost everything when I was a kid due to a house fire and my parents couldn't afford to replace the stuff back then and it was much much cheaper there's no way I can be a collector Star Wars vehicles figures and have a merchandise with these prices it's just not possible
Hey Bob! Yes I agree that the prices are high even if trends are seeing some things come down.
I’d say it’s the dust.
Dust is a huge problem.
I sent fir squid head 83 never had him gotta fix his hand
His hands are funky
I think you missed your calling.
I think so
Very passionate and sincere video great job.
Thanks JD! I hope there are some tidbits that everyone can take away. I didn’t want to get deep on this series, but it’s been on my mind for a few months now
repro should be lost in the depths of hell! If your gunna do it do it correctly….if ya can’t afford it save for longer! Don’t be happy with 2nd best!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always prefer original Kenner vintage!! 🙌🏼
Is that a question
Haha i guess it is. The thought has crossed my mind when i get frustrated at some things, but It’s a question that we have all asked ourselves at some point. What do you think?
I don't know but I just bought a hong Kong chewy for 2 dollars earlier today.
Whatever you do, stop collecting. If this were 40 years ago, stop smoking. Live life, let go. Says the man doing his best to quit collecting. It's a waste of life and space!