Enjoy your hobby and don't let people that are biased and hateful steal your joy. You bring a unique approach to these videos. As a fellow veteran, 11B I appreciate the military perspective you provide.
That’s part of the fun of collecting multiple lines so you can mix and match them together. I mix these brands together as they do look like they can coexist in the same space. That’s the whole point of toys is to build your own story with the products out there. The hobby is to bring joy and there are people who just won’t let it go or give you the satisfaction of it. Life is short so we got to enjoy it as much as we can. I get a kick seeing your weapon showcase and it open me to see more weapon opportunities or display options. So keep doing what you doing man. Also never realized how the desert reaper matches so well with the infantry commando. The grey/green matches nicely. And the neck joint takes a bit of smoothing out but it does look up a bit more. I’m excited to see what else is new coming in the future.
Don't let these people get to you. Evil always lurks in the shadows and it isn't happy until it breaks you down! As far as feeling guilty for collecting, as long as you're taking care of the essentials, you shouldn't feel guilty for having a hobby. If it's a problem, maybe address those and try to find a compromise. The last thing you or your fans want is it to get out of control. Take care of yourself and your family and if you need a break, the fans will be here when you return. You are one of the positive channels that doesn't perpetuate the hate.
Wow after watching this video what can I say… You touched on so many points that I can relate to. Let me start by saying I coached Pop Warner football for 10 years. Coaching football and working with kids was easy compared to having to deal with their parents, and listening to their opinions. Boy did they have something to say about everything, but I didn’t care It was my team and I was going to do what was best for the players/team. This is your channel and your collection do what is best for you and what makes you happy. Try to keep your collection in check. Think about your monthly budget, buy only what you really love. and if you miss out on a deal or item you can always get it on ebay sometime down the road. Go thru your collection sell what you no longer like as much. Use that cash to buy the new things that are coming out. Oh and one last thing, always remember to much of anything in life is never a good thing. No matter what it is. I hope some of this helps. Take care pal!
I like to think my criticism are legitimate gripes and not just straight up bashing. If I'm wrong about something I do follow up videos showing I was wrong especially when it comes to technical aspects of things lol
Cocoasmooth I have stopped watching some channels out there because of the bashing. I'm going to collect what I like. Two Vanguards received last week and a cobra stinger. Happy with my purchases. Wish someone would start making webgear for these figures
@@stevemacchris7411 I don't know want to put channels out there because I don't want to start wars with them either. I can just tell you that one for sure is known and has had big feud with other knowns. Another one was recent and I was very disappointed in their take I had to unsub because I'm already surrounded by real life friends who constantly trash talk Valaverse and have hatred for Bobby Vala. I don't need to hear it from another channel. I may sub to their channel again and just ignore their takes on Valaverse but right now I just don't need that kind of negativity in my life.
Valaverse series 5 has a gear kit that will work well with the Reapers. It’s the Recon Gear Pack, and it will work for either the new Recon Trooper in series 5 or the Reaper. Best part is, on Valaverse’s website it is only $12.00 and you can order it now.
I think there are plenty of collectors who enjoy both lines, but the collectors who subscribe to one line over the other tend to be more vocal. Me, personally, I don’t really have time to partake in unnecessary drama because I get plenty out in the real world to let it seep into a hobby. I tend to collect what I like, and keep my blinders on.
Thanks for the story. I don’t get the beef from the Has-bros. They’re just toys, and if you like them go for it. Plus Joe has improved a little with the competition of Action Force, so it’s a win win. I was a Joe fan since the 70s, hardcore. But I honestly prefer AF over Classified, but I have both. But am picky on pickups. It’s impossible to be a completionist any more. I personally prioritize MOTU Origins, just because they are a little less and just fun. But I’m also economically deficient at the moment so I have to be very choosy. Hopefully someday I can get a Vanguard because it looks awesome. Thanks for your rant and inspiring my rant 😂
Ps: just warm them up. Hot water, gentle hair dryer stuff. I do that for any figure I feel a little stiffness. Regardless of line. I think AF is a little stiffer sometimes but that’s just a little slightly higher quality plastic. I’ve not had a bad fig out of about 20ish. Better a little tight than floppy raggidy Anne like some other I’ve picked up. Keep the joy brother. 🎉
In the 80s My Joe's did a crossover with Galoob The A-Team Action Figures, Tonka toy trucks, Mego Dukes of Hazzard Action Figure. They all coexisted in my imagination. I don't understand why you can enjoy both lines, I never understood this about some collectors.
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc Exactly, as collectors let enjoy the people what they enjoy. Having disagreement does not mean that you have to put down what a collector like and vice versa. I'm glad that I found your channel. Keep the good work!
Great review man. Not a fan of the plain figure but good review. You would love the new hasbro 60th anniversary military figures with all the accessories tgat comes with them. On regards of life. I was like you secluded leaving in a room coming from my job to my home and just checking for collectibles and not going out for anything else... That changed over the year's when I got a different job that allowed me to interact to women's there... You need a partner in your life. You will have to make the effort to go out there start interacting with women's. I assure you there will be one of them that will find interesting your life and hobby. Dont get close mind it and just focus on your collection without leaving the opportunity to get someone in your life.... You will find that someone at some place you usually go or in a new place, church, supermarket, gym, job, etc... The remorse that you mentioned is not only you but it happened to all of us before... Its when you feel alone and the only thing you have is your collection but nobody to show it or talk about it or even just say something that bidders you from your day to day life... 😃☕️💡👍Keep the videos coming man...
Don't worry too much or feel guilty about collecting action figures. Most guys collect something or have a hobby that makes no sense and cannot be justified. That's the whole point of living. We do stuff that make no sense, and as long as it does not hurt another person, or makes us skip our responsibilities, there is nothing wrong with collecting action figures. You can stop whenever you want to, and come back later. I had stopped collecting figures in 2012, then returned to collecting with the unveiling of the Classified line. Just don,t sell your collection in a fit of guilt. Many have done that and then scrambled to build back what they had sold. Cheers.
I don’t like Valaverse and I’m out of the line. However I like you and your channel and what you’re saying and doing. I can’t mix or buy them because of my disappointment and my disdain for the lack of respect for GIJOE. There wouldn’t be military lines if GIJOE did not pave the way. So I support your love for each brand, I totally get it. I was once there too. But after the owner and the fandoms despicable behavior it’s just not for me anymore. The same behavior got me out of Marvel legends and Star Wars black series. But I love watching people love their toys and their collections. Never apologize for loving what you love. Thanks for the great work!
Thank you. I agree. Recently I'm getting taken to task (by what I think maybe a Valaverse fan) about being biased towards my G.I. JOE 60th anniversary Action Soldier Infantry. I never claimed to be unbiased. I even state in a few videos that my love for Action Soldier Infantry comes mostly from my time in the Army and how I love Hasbro doing the multicam. I didn't even say I hated the Valaverse fig and even said I loved it but they aren't convinced that I love valaverse because of my love for the Action Infantry Soldier. It's so wild.
I got to let you know, the ear pieces on the Infantry Commando's helmet that you used blu-tack to stick on, are on the wrong sides and upside down. I really like the Reaper design, I wish this wasn't exclusive to the Vanguard because I'd like to buy a few of these. I didn't know this was the first figure to come with the modified necks. I'd like to see a regular Action Force head swapped on there and sighting down a rifle to see if the extra articulation helps. Just make sure you use heat to pop the head off. Collect what you want and Ignore the stupid vitriol going on around Action Force & GI Joe and you'll be much happier. I collect both and I was on the Kickstarter for Action Force but, GI Joe has nostalgia and more interesting character design than Action Force. Which is why they're mostly just grunts in the background of my Joes. I like the Vanguard for the most, but the details are severely lacking on the gunner's turret and gun swing arm mounts. I also feel it badly needs paint. The end result make it feel too much like a cheap toy for the price they're asking.
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc I made the same mistake when I first got mine. I do wish Action Force would improve their helmets, it doesn't look right not having any straps down the sides.
As bear11charlie41 said, just keep being you and collecting what you want. Negativity is amplified these days because social media gives everyone a chance to share their opinions immediately with no editing or self-censure. You produce great content, fair and honest. That is all a content consumer like myself could ask for. Good job Bruh, and keep it up!
Buy what you want, give your opinion, and the right people will come to your channel and enjoy your content. There is no reason to apologize for what you do here, Cocoa. Anyone who doesn't like it can go watch something else. The internet is a big place, and you aren't going to agree with everyone (nor should you want to) 🤷♂️
Yeah I thought I was playing it pretty safe because I don't think I ever really bashed anything I got. Did I have problems with a few stuff sure but the new kind of heat I'm taking is liking something more than another thing. It's bizzare.
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc On the one hand, I understand wanting to please people and build the biggest audience for your channel... but honestly, it's YOUR right to bash stuff, or love it, or whatever. And regardless of how you feel about something, there are simply a lot of insane people roving about on the internet, for lack of anything better to do, and they are always going to try to take their misguided frustrations out and ruin things for other people. You just have to tune out that noise. An easy way to tell if someone is insane? IF THEY ARE GETTING UPSET OR STARTING FIGHTS OVER A FUCKING TOY HOBBY 😆😆😆...then yeah, they clearly have issues haha
Isnt it disgusting that a guy just cant enjoy a hobby without degenerates religiously defending a subpar overpriced product always having something to say? Who's responsible for that? Imagine if who is obviously responsible for all the nonsense never started any of it & how much better off their line, the hobby & everybody else would be! But controversy sells!
Agreed! I refuse to change peoples minds on things. If they hate it then they hate it if they love it I'm happy for them. I just hate being in the cross fire of being accused of hating something for simply liking something more. It's a crazy world!
Bro just keep doing your thing you have a great fan base and you make great content! If you're happy then that's all that matters.
Glad you enjoy your happy. You’re doing a great job.
Thank you
Enjoy your hobby and don't let people that are biased and hateful steal your joy. You bring a unique approach to these videos. As a fellow veteran, 11B I appreciate the military perspective you provide.
Hooah thank you for your service!
That’s part of the fun of collecting multiple lines so you can mix and match them together. I mix these brands together as they do look like they can coexist in the same space. That’s the whole point of toys is to build your own story with the products out there. The hobby is to bring joy and there are people who just won’t let it go or give you the satisfaction of it. Life is short so we got to enjoy it as much as we can. I get a kick seeing your weapon showcase and it open me to see more weapon opportunities or display options. So keep doing what you doing man.
Also never realized how the desert reaper matches so well with the infantry commando. The grey/green matches nicely. And the neck joint takes a bit of smoothing out but it does look up a bit more. I’m excited to see what else is new coming in the future.
Same here. One thing I like aboit competition is that it forces people to do better and I like where the general direction of both lines are going.
Don't let these people get to you. Evil always lurks in the shadows and it isn't happy until it breaks you down! As far as feeling guilty for collecting, as long as you're taking care of the essentials, you shouldn't feel guilty for having a hobby. If it's a problem, maybe address those and try to find a compromise. The last thing you or your fans want is it to get out of control. Take care of yourself and your family and if you need a break, the fans will be here when you return. You are one of the positive channels that doesn't perpetuate the hate.
Wow after watching this video what can I say…
You touched on so many points that I can relate to. Let me start by saying I coached Pop Warner football for 10 years. Coaching football and working with kids was easy compared to having to deal with their parents, and listening to their opinions. Boy did they have something to say about everything, but I didn’t care It was my team and I was going to do what was best for the players/team. This is your channel and your collection do what is best for you and what makes you happy. Try to keep your collection in check. Think about your monthly budget, buy only what you really love. and if you miss out on a deal or item you can always get it on ebay sometime down the road. Go thru your collection sell what you no longer like as much. Use that cash to buy the new things that are coming out. Oh and one last thing, always remember to much of anything in life is never a good thing. No matter what it is. I hope some of this helps. Take care pal!
Thank you brother
Great vid. 👍🏽👍🏽😎 do what makes you happy.
Just keep being you and collect what you want to collect. The haters are gonna hate.
I like to think my criticism are legitimate gripes and not just straight up bashing. If I'm wrong about something I do follow up videos showing I was wrong especially when it comes to technical aspects of things lol
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc I have been really enjoying your reviews your honest and I don’t think you bash anything. Just keep being yourself.
Cocoasmooth I have stopped watching some channels out there because of the bashing. I'm going to collect what I like. Two Vanguards received last week and a cobra stinger. Happy with my purchases. Wish someone would start making webgear for these figures
Same. I had to stop watching a few myself. I understand legit criticisms but not straight up bashing. Waiting on web gear too lol
Who are they?
@@stevemacchris7411 I don't know want to put channels out there because I don't want to start wars with them either. I can just tell you that one for sure is known and has had big feud with other knowns. Another one was recent and I was very disappointed in their take I had to unsub because I'm already surrounded by real life friends who constantly trash talk Valaverse and have hatred for Bobby Vala. I don't need to hear it from another channel. I may sub to their channel again and just ignore their takes on Valaverse but right now I just don't need that kind of negativity in my life.
Valaverse series 5 has a gear kit that will work well with the Reapers. It’s the Recon Gear Pack, and it will work for either the new Recon Trooper in series 5 or the Reaper. Best part is, on Valaverse’s website it is only $12.00 and you can order it now.
@@sherwoodcrump3716 I bought 5 of those lol. 2 for the two scouts I bought 2 for the 2 Reapers and 1 for my naked spec ops figure lol
I think there are plenty of collectors who enjoy both lines, but the collectors who subscribe to one line over the other tend to be more vocal. Me, personally, I don’t really have time to partake in unnecessary drama because I get plenty out in the real world to let it seep into a hobby. I tend to collect what I like, and keep my blinders on.
Thanks for the story. I don’t get the beef from the Has-bros. They’re just toys, and if you like them go for it.
Plus Joe has improved a little with the competition of Action Force, so it’s a win win.
I was a Joe fan since the 70s, hardcore. But I honestly prefer AF over Classified, but I have both. But am picky on pickups. It’s impossible to be a completionist any more.
I personally prioritize MOTU Origins, just because they are a little less and just fun.
But I’m also economically deficient at the moment so I have to be very choosy. Hopefully someday I can get a Vanguard because it looks awesome.
Thanks for your rant and inspiring my rant 😂
Ps: just warm them up. Hot water, gentle hair dryer stuff. I do that for any figure I feel a little stiffness. Regardless of line. I think AF is a little stiffer sometimes but that’s just a little slightly higher quality plastic. I’ve not had a bad fig out of about 20ish. Better a little tight than floppy raggidy Anne like some other I’ve picked up.
Keep the joy brother. 🎉
Rants helps getting things off your chest.
Gosto d+ de assistir teus vídeos, da para se ver a sua alegria com esses action figure, que pra mim é um diferencial muito legal parabéns!
Obrigado meu Amigo!
In the 80s My Joe's did a crossover with Galoob The A-Team Action Figures, Tonka toy trucks, Mego Dukes of Hazzard Action Figure. They all coexisted in my imagination. I don't understand why you can enjoy both lines, I never understood this about some collectors.
The camps are set and both extemists in the camps want people to pick sides and it's disgusting.
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc Exactly, as collectors let enjoy the people what they enjoy.
Having disagreement does not mean that you have to put down what a collector like and vice versa. I'm glad that I found your channel. Keep the good work!
I love the channel and your videos and reviews. Keep up the great work. To hell with the rest of ‘em.
Great review man. Not a fan of the plain figure but good review. You would love the new hasbro 60th anniversary military figures with all the accessories tgat comes with them. On regards of life. I was like you secluded leaving in a room coming from my job to my home and just checking for collectibles and not going out for anything else... That changed over the year's when I got a different job that allowed me to interact to women's there... You need a partner in your life. You will have to make the effort to go out there start interacting with women's. I assure you there will be one of them that will find interesting your life and hobby. Dont get close mind it and just focus on your collection without leaving the opportunity to get someone in your life.... You will find that someone at some place you usually go or in a new place, church, supermarket, gym, job, etc... The remorse that you mentioned is not only you but it happened to all of us before... Its when you feel alone and the only thing you have is your collection but nobody to show it or talk about it or even just say something that bidders you from your day to day life... 😃☕️💡👍Keep the videos coming man...
Don't worry too much or feel guilty about collecting action figures. Most guys collect something or have a hobby that makes no sense and cannot be justified. That's the whole point of living. We do stuff that make no sense, and as long as it does not hurt another person, or makes us skip our responsibilities, there is nothing wrong with collecting action figures. You can stop whenever you want to, and come back later. I had stopped collecting figures in 2012, then returned to collecting with the unveiling of the Classified line. Just don,t sell your collection in a fit of guilt. Many have done that and then scrambled to build back what they had sold. Cheers.
@@comicbookbin thank you and it's good thing that I suck at selling stuff lol
I don’t like Valaverse and I’m out of the line. However I like you and your channel and what you’re saying and doing. I can’t mix or buy them because of my disappointment and my disdain for the lack of respect for GIJOE. There wouldn’t be military lines if GIJOE did not pave the way. So I support your love for each brand, I totally get it. I was once there too. But after the owner and the fandoms despicable behavior it’s just not for me anymore. The same behavior got me out of Marvel legends and Star Wars black series. But I love watching people love their toys and their collections. Never apologize for loving what you love. Thanks for the great work!
Thank you. I agree. Recently I'm getting taken to task (by what I think maybe a Valaverse fan) about being biased towards my G.I. JOE 60th anniversary Action Soldier Infantry. I never claimed to be unbiased. I even state in a few videos that my love for Action Soldier Infantry comes mostly from my time in the Army and how I love Hasbro doing the multicam. I didn't even say I hated the Valaverse fig and even said I loved it but they aren't convinced that I love valaverse because of my love for the Action Infantry Soldier. It's so wild.
Things can get supper Toxic all the way up to toy creators fanning it. Just collect what you like and enjoy it.
Realest words ever i don't know what these joints are 😂😂😂
Bwahahahaha I don't lol
I got to let you know, the ear pieces on the Infantry Commando's helmet that you used blu-tack to stick on, are on the wrong sides and upside down.
I really like the Reaper design, I wish this wasn't exclusive to the Vanguard because I'd like to buy a few of these. I didn't know this was the first figure to come with the modified necks. I'd like to see a regular Action Force head swapped on there and sighting down a rifle to see if the extra articulation helps. Just make sure you use heat to pop the head off. Collect what you want and Ignore the stupid vitriol going on around Action Force & GI Joe and you'll be much happier. I collect both and I was on the Kickstarter for Action Force but, GI Joe has nostalgia and more interesting character design than Action Force. Which is why they're mostly just grunts in the background of my Joes. I like the Vanguard for the most, but the details are severely lacking on the gunner's turret and gun swing arm mounts. I also feel it badly needs paint. The end result make it feel too much like a cheap toy for the price they're asking.
Bro I'm so mortified I went storming to the toy room to check and you are so right lol omg I feel like such a fool lol
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc I made the same mistake when I first got mine. I do wish Action Force would improve their helmets, it doesn't look right not having any straps down the sides.
As bear11charlie41 said, just keep being you and collecting what you want. Negativity is amplified these days because social media gives everyone a chance to share their opinions immediately with no editing or self-censure. You produce great content, fair and honest. That is all a content consumer like myself could ask for. Good job Bruh, and keep it up!
Buy what you want, give your opinion, and the right people will come to your channel and enjoy your content. There is no reason to apologize for what you do here, Cocoa. Anyone who doesn't like it can go watch something else. The internet is a big place, and you aren't going to agree with everyone (nor should you want to) 🤷♂️
Yeah I thought I was playing it pretty safe because I don't think I ever really bashed anything I got. Did I have problems with a few stuff sure but the new kind of heat I'm taking is liking something more than another thing. It's bizzare.
@@CocoasmoothTheCasualColl-yo8bc On the one hand, I understand wanting to please people and build the biggest audience for your channel... but honestly, it's YOUR right to bash stuff, or love it, or whatever. And regardless of how you feel about something, there are simply a lot of insane people roving about on the internet, for lack of anything better to do, and they are always going to try to take their misguided frustrations out and ruin things for other people. You just have to tune out that noise. An easy way to tell if someone is insane? IF THEY ARE GETTING UPSET OR STARTING FIGHTS OVER A FUCKING TOY HOBBY 😆😆😆...then yeah, they clearly have issues haha
@@Astro319 indeed bwahahahaha!!!
His proportions seem off. His head, torso & middle look... deflated? shrunken? compared to his arms & legs.
@@Astro319 I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels something is off lol just can't put a finger to it lol
Isnt it disgusting that a guy just cant enjoy a hobby without degenerates religiously defending a subpar overpriced product always having something to say? Who's responsible for that? Imagine if who is obviously responsible for all the nonsense never started any of it & how much better off their line, the hobby & everybody else would be! But controversy sells!
Agreed! I refuse to change peoples minds on things. If they hate it then they hate it if they love it I'm happy for them. I just hate being in the cross fire of being accused of hating something for simply liking something more. It's a crazy world!