HASBRO - Star Wars Retro Collection - My Thoughts on the Madness!
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"Toy collecting is about fun" Well said man.
Never forget that and it'll all be fine.
Correct I'm a MASSIVE starwars fan and i collect figures for a number of years now and all i collect it for is because of my childhood and the best time of my life. No computers back then and I played for hours
I'm glad to see you saying something I've been telling everyone for years, especially young collectors. Whatever you collect, toys, comics, guns, stamps, or whatever, collect what you like, and no matter what, you'll be happy. Value is in the eye of the beholder, especially yours.
I was fortunate enough to start off in the toy collecting hobby when the only value these items held was sentimental not monetary.
Right on man
Edwin Smith-Jones yeah I grew up in the 70s and 80s Star Wars action force gi joe those were the days
Perfectly stated. This is about nostalgia, fun. Aside from that, no investment is guaranteed, so if you insist on toys as your retirement than it's just as hazardous as any.
"All you have to do to be a legitimate fan is to have a passion for that franchise". I was watching this video today when you said this and moved to hit the like button, only to find I had already done so on a previous date. Still watched the rest of it again. Thank you.
I recently bought the green pop up lightsaber for my R2D2 figure. It was a repro. The original would of cost around $40 for a piece of plastic around half an inch. The repro cost me $3 and looks great. I have never found an issue with repro especially when it can complete your collection. I'll never sell my collection so for me (also not a rich man) It works great. Investment is not why I collect. The fun and nostalgia is why I collect.
@@jeffpatton6358 You not the one who decide that
‘Collecting toys reminds me of the best time of my life’. This says it all Tony. Super video
You hit the nail on the head with so many points here. The one I love best is to collect because you love the toys, not because you think they will be valuable. Having fun enjoying the nostalgia of actually having these figures because of the memories. Star Wars was a big part of my childhood and I still love it today.
The majority of collectables lose there monetary value eventually, its inevitable. I myself have a toy and video game collection worth £20,000+ but the fun i have as i continue to collect and the memories that are linked to so many of the items i have in my collection are worth their weight in gold. (if only the Mrs could understand that XD)
Toy collecting is about fun, I totally agree!!! Another great video!!!
as you said should be about the fun of it not the money side ......plus thanks for the great content big fan of you and Michels work well done
Paul Barry all well and good until you consider the price rises despite quality drop of regular Star Wars 3.75 figures
@@Ghidorah96 hi ..if it put a smile on my face thats all that matters
I'm very late to the party on this one but I have to say that I LOVE your message about keeping the fun in toy collecting, not being elitist, and your genuine love of toys because it reminds you of the best times of your life. This resonates so much with me. Thank you!
Thank you. Toy collecting is about fun and memories of days gone by not money. I love your channel. I collect Kenner Star Wars, Mego, Hasbro G.I. Joes and odd Barbies. It's nice to know there are people out there who understand the hobby.
I am buying the retro when I find them, I will never pay over 200 bucks for a piece of plastic. Awesome job sir!
Same here!!!
But if it was a piece of cardboard with a picture of someone name Babe or Mickey or Lou on the front, I might take a chance on it. ;)
Cheers from Canada
I personally think these Re-issues are fantastic . They give folks the opportunity to purchase a close representation of a vintage figure without the hefty pricetag . And you’re correct in talking about wonderful childhood memories ... that’s why I collect also
Tony, I am a 54 year old nerd with a room full of Star Wars toys. Your reviews and discussions on toys of my childhood have been a refreshing change in these strange days. I also agree with your views on why these "vintage" toys are valuable to collectors. Not because they will bring riches, but because they bring joy and cherished memories. You have earned a faithful new subscriber so keep doing your thing!!
Thank you!
I honestly don't understand some collector's anger toward reproduction or retro items. Even Steve Sansweet… the king of Star Wars collecting and owner of Rancho Obi-Wan... has at least one repro item in his collection. It's a carded Glasslite Vlix, and it's pictured and discussed in his 1000 Collectibles book. I wonder if the fanatic zealots who rage against repros would criticize him. Certainly not to his face, they wouldn't.
I've been lucky enough to have been in Rancho Obiwan. What people might not know is that Steve Sansweet also collects knock-off, custom and counterfeit figures. The anti-repro elitists's heads would probably explode if they knew.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your attitude to collecting is great, and very much refreshing amongst the Star Wars community.
My pleasure!
Love your and Dave from Toy Polloi's whole attitude on collecting! I feel the same way. I'm glad they have come out with these so I can get them for my son and he'll quit asking to play with my vintage figures. Now he will have his own. Collect for yourself not for the investment. :)
This is a collectors dream.and nice for people to be able to have some of these.
I'm all for the new figures. I love my collection and yes, this absolutely could open the door for more people to find their way to the hobby. It's all about the fun of it.
Collect what you love that's the key to the hobby.People often say to me why do you waste your money, It just makes me think of the fun i have collecting and putting it in the toy cabinet, they don't know what their missing. It's not about the money but it will always be worth something to someone.
As a child of the 70's. 11 in 1977 . Star Wars blew my mind! I saw a new hope 13 Saturdays in a row! My favourite character was the storm trooper. I would spend my allowance on storm trooper figures at Zellers. I think I had 20. Plus Darth Vader. Lol! The Battlestar Galactica diecast vehicles were awesome too! The colonial viper in the cylon raider!
Toy collecting for investment sucks, learned that long ago. Agreed with you and keep up the great videos
JoeXXI....the sail barge Khatanna is an investment to have...too bad i didnt go for it when it was being sold
@@robdcollector2808 I did get one, and I actually had a 2nd in my cart but decided I didnt want to deal with the stresses of flipping. I just wanted to enjoy having one in my collection
@@robdcollector2808 i refuse to pay 500 or more for a piece of plastic
Chris Owen ...same here...but theres no way this will ever go down in price.
@@chriso2514 depends on how you view the plastic. It's a piece of art in a way to me personally so I view it as worth it. But I understand your side as well
Thanks again for another super video. These days there seem to be very few collectors who actually understand what it is to be a collector. Like you, I collect for love of toys, not love of money. I've been doing it for decades, and it is just as enjoyable now as it was when I started. You never grow tired of doing what you love.
I only recently learned of the Retro Star Wars figures, I haven't seen them in stores yet. I also cannot understand why people would be upset by this. It's just plain dumb. Instead of being upset over the costs of original figures going up or down, people should be thankful that Hasbro thinks enough of its older Star Wars fans to do this. I applaud Hasbro for filling the toy aisles with nostalgic action figures and packaging- something that has been absent from stores for too long. That is why I was happy that Mego returned recently. The younger generation now gets an idea of what it was like for us when we were that age.
My 19-year-old niece is quite familiar with 1970's television shows and toys, because I have opened up that world to her. She tells me that it looks like a fascinating era to have lived in, and I tell her that it was. I'm still living there! My 11-year-old nephew actually prefers my old toys to his own. He comes to my house almost every day, grabs some of my action figures, an starts playing with them. After all, that's what action figures were made for. I'm not one of those collectors who must have everything mint in box. I think that defeats the whole purpose of toy collecting, and it deprives us of the joy of handling the toy we spent so much money on. I recently bought the Mego Micronauts Rocket Tubes set (on Ebay), and they enjoyed my demonstration. It's complete with the original box and instructions, and works perfectly.
I've also bought my niece and nephew some of the new Mego and Figures Toy Company super heroes. Their shelves now have Mego toys just like their uncle's.
Well said. There will always be elitist collectors out there who are more concerned about the status of owning something others cannot. They care only about their investment and feel they are entitled. These are toys...childhood playthings that are supposed to remind us of a happy time in our lives and bring us joy.
At 51, I wish I had my old GI Joe/Action Man toys, my Micronauts, my Star Wars. I have some, but I wish I had them all, because...I miss them. It's not about value, it's about the fun. I'm glad these are out.
Hi, I totally agree with. I collect vintage Star Wars. As a kid my mum could not afford to buy me what I wanted, so made do with what I got.
I collect now because of the nostalgia feeling I get owning the figures. I find a lot of snobbery about all the collecting nowadays..
I have had to pay a lot now just to own these figures and like a lot of people get overstretch paying for them.. It’s a shame some just want to profit and see as an investment. Thanks for your video 👍👍👍
Great video Tony! This is exactly my take on it. Don't collect for financial gain, collect for nostalgia.
Guys like you and Mike from Retroblasting are the best of the best. Thank you for this channel sir.
I stand with you on this, Tony.
RetroBlasting thanks guys!
People fretting about this stuff should talk to a Transformers collector. Hasbro/Takara have been reissuing the original G1 figures since the early 2000's. And people back then said the same thing: "It will drive down the price of the originals!!"
And they were right, it did. But not by a huge amount. Now 19 years later, reissues have become a way of life in the TF fandom. And now there are people who are dedicated vintage collectors, and those who just want the figure they had when they were a kid.
Like you said, it ultimately opened up the hobby to more fans, and now you can get certain figures without going into debt to get them.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing! I feel the same way. Collecting Star Wars is fun for me and not about investing. I'm grateful for reproduction weapons for vintage Kenner figures and now I have the luxury of "replenishing" my vintage figures from when I was 8-10 years old. Just to share, I was 7 when Star Wars first came out in 1977. For the holidays in 1977 and my birthday, January, 1978, there were no figures. But my Dad bought me a black t-shirt with a Darth Vader iron on on front and R2 and C-3P0 on back. I was thrilled! He also bought the Star Wars soundtrack which contained a beautiful Star Wars poster that I put on my bedroom wall. And I remember vividly seeing Star Wars action figures for the first time in a mall in the summer of 1978. I bought Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and 2 Storm Troopers. One month later, I bough a Luke Skywalker in K-mart. Each figure was US $1.99, a dream for an 8 year old boy. My grandfather had given my sisters and I about $10 each to buy toys at that time. My memory and happiness then and now are priceless. Most Sincerely, Matt
As a collector I don't put a value on my collection, it's all about the joy of finding pieces for me. These new retro figures are good for new collector's wanting to buy older style figures but it's a shame it devalues older original pieces.
Love your channel, mate! I lost a collection that took decades to acquire when the Camp Fife in northern California ravaged the countryside and destroyed so many homes. My huge lament was not taking pics of some of the figures before they were all lost. Keep up the impressive work- it's nice to live vicariously through the folks who still love these vintage toys!
My late condolences. Obviously, there's nothing I could say that would make a huge difference. Especially 3 years later. Lol
I hope you've had better luck, in the last few years.
:)
Cheers from Canada
I am so glad to have found your channel! I am a collector for the love the item fills my heart with, period. I dont understand investing in toys. I just picked up the 6 carded retro figures, I was so happy and excited, it made my day . And all the hate for Smith Lord and these retro figures saddens me. If there are no nice words to use dont speak. I feel lost in this world of hate and ugliness at times. Almost done here, I watched Michael open his gift box from you. Had a good cry, so much love in that box! God bless you buddy, cheers for being a great human being! Thank you for this video, sharing it on my twitter👍
I agree with you mate.Its a pity there aren't more collectors like you.Ive been collecting star wars action man and action force since they came and i have never stopped and never will.I find here in England its has become very snobby and about who has what .I stopped going to events because of it and am more than happy to just keep on collecting and doing my dioramas remembering how much these toys meant to me as a kid .Keep the blogs coming they are great.
I was so happy when I saw that you made a video addressing this, Tony. Always a voice of reason and logic. I couldn't agree more with you about toys being for fun.
Smith Lord Creations here. 😉, Great video bro, really appreciate your kind words and honest words,... I do all this for the love of Star Wars, i do this at the best of my ability so a lot of fans who can't afford or simply can't justify the prices of originals can get a chance to get my figures.
So when I do get hate, it does get me sometimes, but only because it is wrong what is said, but then when I get such good feedback off my customers and love the quality of the figures it makes it all worth while 100%, I love the the fact I can give fans figures they could never get, not because I wanna make money... If my missus knew how much money I have put into this, they'd be hell on lol...
Again just want to say we all know the debate and devide between collectors is down to money and investment, and i HATE that, Star Wars means more to me than money, it takes me back to when I was a kid, and unbelievable memories that no one can take that away.
Keep up the good work bro, really great video and appreciate the mention about me.
All the best
Chris
Chris Smith you’re very mate. You’re doing a wonderful thing for the community mate, don’t let the haters get you down!
Thank you for the kind words toward Chris Smith and Smith Lords Creations.
Wonderfully said Tony. Thank you. As long as the reproductions are from original molds and the quality in the plastics are there the figures will still keep the childhood memories alive. I'm still hoping Palitoy and Hasbro will do a BULLETMAN reproduction (that won't fall to pieces after a few years ;)
I love these. Considering Star Wars is a franchise (and I hate that word) that is steeped in nostalgia I’m just surprised that Hasbro haven’t done this before. I’m all for it. :)
Omg. Thank you for everything you said in this video. A voice of reason and maturity in this community. I question the collector who buys it for an investment vs the one who buys it to enjoy it. To me....a toy still in the original packaging was a toy that didn't get played with. And that's why these toys were made.
As a fellow collector i have no problem with reproductions and i fully agree with your points. Im currently rebuilding my childhood MOTU collection and i was not about to pay $80+ for the Sorceress little white plastic staff so i went with a reproduction. What is a bummer is how hard these new Star Wars figures are to get already. Sold out since day one on the Target site and going for 2X the cost or more on eBay. I was 5 in 1984 and all i ever had was 4 Ewok figures (I don't know why) and as an adult i have never really had enough passion to spend the asking prices and build a vintage Star Wars figure collation. So im really excited about this Retro Collection because i can now have a small collection of "vintage" Star Wars figures for about $60. I just hope its not like the Mego/Target exclusives and i don't have to spend more then hay are worth on eBay.
Mars-Park3 These will be more readily available.
I like them! and I only hope these guys at Hasbro continue this line. It could be the last chance we have to get figures like: YAK FACE, IMPERIAL DIGNATARY, EV9D9, AMAN AMAN, etc...
(Action figure collector & writer from Spain)
Jorge V. M. Have you heard the rumours? That they will make figures that they never got to make first time round. Figures like Stormtrooper Han, Slave Girl Leia, Grand Moff Tarkin - who we’ve now got. ☺️
No. But sounds good! I always thought that the Kenner Line was unfinished.... I played with them for many years but in my opinion there were a lot of characters that never were made in the old line... Hasbro can fix it now!
I WILL BE SO HAPPY TO GET NEW STAR WARS KENNER RETRO LINE FIGURES!
Jorge V. M. I will be too. :)
absolutely! I saw some years ago the test-shot for JABBA'S DANCER old woman... strange that Kenner never made more IMPERIAL OFFICERS in gray, veige and green colours WITH THE SAME FIGURE MADE IN 1981...
Also watching Michael opening that mystery box was a fucking joy
I agree with everything you said. Very well put my friend! I am in the states, probably around your age (47), and I agree that Smith Lord is great! I can now afford these amazing figures. I also love the nostalgia factor!!
I agree with everything you said and any true collector will agree. Having prices of these toys coming down is great! I’m excited to buy the repros just to have some of the cards and figures mint looking on my display. Thanks for your video on this subject. Cheers from another Canadian friend.
I want to say thank you. Always great content. You, RetroBlasting and Michael Mercy's channel are my favorites.
Thank you for making this heartfelt,well stated video.I also collect toys simply for enjoyment and the memories it brings back.I’ve recently begun buying vintage Star Wars figures and vehicles that I never got as a child.In the process I’ve also purchased custom figures and some repros,including Smith Lord Creations Blue Snaggletooth.A figure I had from the Sears exclusive box set,that I stupidly traded to a friend in the early 80’s.I can’t afford to buy an original and was extremely excited to see someone producing one at a lower price point.Collecting shouldnt be this exclusive club only for people with vast disposable income or just investors.It should be available to everyone in some way,so they too can relive happy childhood memories.
I would love to find a couple for myself....🤓🤓 Thanks for the great content.
I'm late to this party but I just rant to thank you for this video. As someone who still has most of his original figures from the 70s and the 80s, I'm glad that the Retro Collection is being released for a newer generation of fans as well those of our age who may have lost their originals...
I think you hit the nail on the head. It's getting tough collecting today. I started collecting GI Joe's about a year or two ago, and there's a massive inflation in pricing from when I started to today's pricing. I don't have issue with them releasing figures like this, it's not about the worth of it for me, just the nostalgia. I hope one day soon they do this for GI Joe. Thanks for the video!
Right! Let's keep this in mind. Toy's aren't for kids. But with the repos I can get them for my kids they can open and play with them. And I don't have to wash them with antibiotic soap first !
In a world where society is becoming so greedy and selfish it really IS a delight to watch your vids and hear you speak with such honesty and sense. Collecting anything as a hobby is fun, or it certainly should be fun with a large shot of passion thrown in.
Something is only worth what others are prepared to pay for it... sounds obvious, but it's true. My collection is priceless to me; to someone else it may be worthless. We collect for US and no one else. I don't even think of how much money is tied up in my collection and what it may be worth. I didn't collect it to sell it.
Each to their own of course, but me and you are on the same page Tony, and we are not alone. The elitists are the minority.
Thank you for this. I often feel like I'll be left out because of how much money I have but people like you help a lot
I totally agree! Thanks for the uploads on Analog toys, keep up the great work!
As someone who collects Jurassic Park toys I'll tell you I don't care how much an item is. I never grew up with those toys, so buying them holds value to me that makes money the last thing I worry about. Now I do collect modern as well, and when a few modern ones are ridiculously priced that's when I draw the line when it comes to pricing.
You said it perfectly it's what makes you happy great job.
back in the 90's they sold a 4 pack of the early bird with relaunch , they still had the old dates on them.
Great and fair comment i 100% agree its an affordable way to get a piece of my childhood i remember so fondly their will be people who take a advantage of this retro line i dont buy as a mark up to sell.
I agree with you Tony 100%! I do not see anything wrong with the remakes! They are cool. If I see any I am buying them for the kids. I am really eager to see them in hand.😁
Also Tony you are a super great guy to send Michael Mercy that awesome box of stuff. I actually just finished that unboxing video from him for the second time! Tony you really outdid ourself with all that amazing stuff! The carded Leatherneck Joe would have been great just by itself!!!👍👍👍
Thanks for your videos I really enjoy them.
Bill from Alabama, USA
Thanks so much Bill! Sending much love and good wishes to Alabama...
Very well put. If you are into repro great. If you aren’t that’s great too. There is room for everyone and no one should be made to feel unwelcome or lesser for being in either camp. Life is too short and getting bent out of shape over repro toys isn’t worth it.
I enjoyed your talk with Michael Mercy and sending the gift box was very cool. The sign of a true gentleman.
Keep up the great work! Looking forward to what comes next!
Thanks Dave!
Love what Smith lord is doing.... Toys are meant to be played with.... Let the collectors collect the real ones let the secondary market figures be played with
Tony, you set the standard for how each and every one of us should interact within the toy collecting community - gracious and articulate, passionate and compassionate, and I agree fully with everything you said. I don't understand the "collection as investment" mentality, and in my opinion - a thing is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. With any investment, as you illustrated, prices will fluctuate. The majority of us are not wealthy, and we seek these things out primarily for our own pleasure. When it becomes something that you use as an excuse to treat others cruelly or unkindly, you probably need to reassess more than just your reasons for being an adult toy collector.
I love yor attitude on collecting brotherman, totally agree with you. Keeping it fun👍
I love them...I hope they make more of them. Great price point for them too!
Couldn't have said it any better! Excellent video bro.
I have dealt so much with the "investors" that I have a lot of trouble caring that their "investment" in old toys is about to be ruined. They're the idiots that thought that mass-produced toys were going to provide for...whatever they thought they would provide for.
Don't worry same cancer is in the video game collecting scene.... maybe worse there because there paying for 1's and zero's that can be copied... i realised that kids my age hold some nostalgic value that can convert into a profit but... kids born past this era couldnt give a toss ... so in essense you have a small window to sell your stuff before it has no value.
I was lucky i sold all my collection at peak fanatical collecting made a ton of cash maybe tripled or quadrupled what i spent on my games then spent a few hundred on rom carts and re downloaded the games i just sold 😂 but my bank account waa phat.
I just collected what i enjoyed seen there was a chance to make a quick quid and not lose any games and i gained a lot of space in my house
Agree 100% Tony, I’m a collector who collects simply for my love of all things Star Wars and the nostalgia and memories of my childhood, all my vintage Star Wars figures are genuine, but I have completed them with repro accessories, your attitude towards collecting is spot on, you’ve actually inspired me to start my own channel, keep up the good work my friend 👍
Couldn't agree more! Collecting is collecting, if you have the money to collect expensive pieces then more power to you, if not you do what you can. And in no way do you get a say on what others do 😐
Great video 👍🏽✌🏽
I didn't realize people were getting upset about this, this isn't even the first time the original figures have been reproduced! Kenner did an Early Bird set back in the 90s.
Well met. The problem we all face are; pawn shops, scalpers, pickers, professional collectors and hoarders etc. who thieve, deceive, drive prices up and/or devalue in a deliberate sense for personal gain. The other issue are companies who like to money grab using terms such as "Deluxe", "limited edition", "anniversary", "reissue" and "birthday" etc. to cash in on a market that already has the above arseholes in it, making it worse.
Enjoyed your take and appreciate your critical thinking.
I found a stormtrooper at my local Target and I wound up liking it more than I thought I would. It's a little weird having him next potf2 stormtrooper but once I (hopefully) find more troopers, it won't look as weird.
Also on subject of "forgery's" has anybody reading this heard of transformers fans getting mad at the g1 reissues?
Well said Sir, throughly enjoyed your thoughts. I love collecting what means a lot to me too and try not to fall into the trap of getting figures for the sake of it just because I should to complete a range or wave... ie some last 17 Star Wars figures. I also know my 4yr old has his eyes on all of it and it’ll give me great pleasure to pass it on to him in time. Just enjoy your toys the way they should and do not feel pressurised. Great honest review, thank you for sharing 👍🏻
You are a God send Tony I like that what you said its about fun not about making the buck.
There a significant amount of identifiers on the cards to stop them being sold as originals. They'll be markings on the figures themselves. The proof will be in the sales. They'll sell or they won't. This range will keep the original films alive for collector children by investing in these repo ranges. Wonderful that children can visualise with tangible toys to.go with the films.
Strange that Kenner never made more IMPERIAL OFFICERS in gray, veige and green colours WITH THE SAME FIGURE SCULPT MADE IN 1981...
I really love your channel. Would love to see you tackle “Big Jim” or The Adventure People. Man, when I was a kid, 1980-82 was all about Adventure People!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your videos Tony. I agree with you 100% by the way. Take care.
Brilliant.....Brilliant.....and Brilliant....Great Work Mate...!!!!
Darth Vader's cape as shown from the toy here is not the same as shown in the movies.
And it was so kind of you to send toys to Michael Mercy after your fun discussion together. I am a subscriber of Michael's and now to you.
Thanks for being here!
I missed u on last years cobra convergence... Glad ur back this year
Great video Tony. I agree totally with you. Kindness in the community is a must. I bought the new retro collection star wars figs. Because I love vintage Kenner star wars and I bought them for me no one else. Also Super move with the box sent to Michael Mercy, the water moccasin box was amazing, one of my favorites from my childhood. Love it keep up the great work brother.
Thanks Anthony!
Been collecting vintage SW figures for several years now, anything that brings the price of them down sounds good to me. There's more than one type of collector out there, most of the people I know that collect these things do so because they mean something to them, they don't do it for profit. I would be happy if they reproduced all of them.
I just found your channel by way of The Full Force Podcast. Great video, i agree 100%. I just hope i can actually find some of the retro collection. Scalpers aren't making it easy.
I appreciate your rational and thoughtful opinion about it. I'm surprised about the criticism and vitriol around these.
Love your attitude towards collecting I completely agree it should be about fun not elitism well said
Spot on! Love this video and well done on making it! This video shares my sentiments exactly!
I was 9 when ROTJ was released and consider myself a die hard fan, but even I have been told on a forum that: 'perhaps this hobby isn't for me', because of my tolerant stance on repro! 🙄
I agree whole heartedly!!
Excellent video 👍☯️👍
I have the whole wave including Tarkin. The biggest differences between the retro collection and the vintage ones is that they are glossy, are slightly shorter and the printing is slightly different. I think Hasbro needs to stop releasing the original figures and make characters that never got made like what they did with Tarkin, for example a Vader with a removable helmet or a slave Leia.
I don't actually think the 40th Action Man reproductions actually did any harm to the prices anyway, i think they actually helped maintain the interest if anything, even now people are hauling boxes of Action Men out from 40+ years of storage, those "rare" items get less an less so as word catches on that these items are valuable, even so, as a bit of an Action Man "wheeler dealer" myself, ive not seen much movement in price since 2010 and recently ive sold and seen some of the rarer uniforms sell for a fair whack more than a few years back.
all about fun tony totaly agree with all you said in this video after watching your action man vids you released a few years back at xmas i have a great action man collection and just finished my full set of original star wars beater fingers been great fun going around car boots and paying few quid a figure all your fault mate keep up the good work
I just watched and posted on Michael's Unboxing video that was an incredible gesture and speaks to your character Tony. To your point I agree investors are not collectors and vice versa. True collectors buy for nostalgia to reminisce about childhood Christmas's and play days past. There's a fine line between buying toys as an investment and scalping. That being gathering 'Hot Items' or Chase figures simply to triple the price and take advantage of collectors trying to complete a set or series. As for toy companies like Hasbro releasing Anniversary sets of original figures and vehicles like Star Wars I understand the frustration collectors with Vintage items feel. A lot of time and money's been invested plus they've held on to the items for decades in hopes of passing down the collection to loved ones. But as you say prices fluctuate and an original will always be an original and more desirable to true enthusiasts so pointless to fret about re-releases. We have to remember toy companies like Hasbro are in business to make money and they reproduce nostalgic toys not just for collectors but to introduce them to a WHOLE NEW GENERATION to keep the revenue flowing.
I think we have a similar age, Mike (I am 46) We're the LOST HOPE. We're brothers far away in space but in the same hart beat!
absolutely spot on should be in it for fun not profit
I enjoyed my collecting days and I still enjoy my collection now 😁
If these Retro Collection figures make their way into a child's hands, I'd be surprised. That is the sad fact here, Kenner Star Wars is so beloved, and by so many more right now, but if the next generation has no access, that is a shame. If these new figures are used as forgeries that's also a shame, but not news to any collecting community. I accept that there are good and bad people in the collecting community and stay clear of any negativity. That's why I watch your channel. Looks like you're really struggling with this one. For what it's worth, I think you spoke very wisely in this one. Thanks for all you do for the community.
Thanks John Wild!
Great points all around Tony. I do feel like some people tend to forget why others collect in the first place. I agree with you as well as others here, personally my collection isn't because it's worth money, it's because they are things I love and grew up with. My most formative years of my life had a lot of great properties come into existence, and while yes a few things I have might be rare, it's not about monetary worth, it's about sentimental worth as well as the fun of it all.