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  • @JoeMotionVideos82
    @JoeMotionVideos82 Před 10 měsíci +95

    Bugger me. I could never understand why Hasbro had to croud fund toys. I still cannot wrap my head around that one.

    • @georgeaitken2719
      @georgeaitken2719 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Especially since giant man is cheaper than a boda fett ship at retail

    • @lothean2099
      @lothean2099 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Hasbro doesn't want to lose money on risky projects. And when you do the math on final tally of backers, they make millions. Then look at all those toys sitting on shelves...even in clearance..they are sitting there. But, at least we buyers can choose if we want to support or pass the crowd funding. Some are good, some are just not and expensive.

    • @alexthenorth2705
      @alexthenorth2705 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Hasbro is a billion dollar company what risk would they be taking there’s no way giant man should have been a haslab

    • @RoninX33
      @RoninX33 Před 10 měsíci +5

      ​​@@alexthenorth2705These are guaranteed sales with more than likely better margins. If not they would not do it.

    • @subraxas
      @subraxas Před 10 měsíci +9

      The big wigs from the company simply do not have the guts to take risks, mainly in order to not anger their shareholders in cases when some ventures happen to go wrong.
      For example, just imagine if they had normally released the Engine of Vengeance to the regular retail and the whole project would have then flopped.
      They are simply afraid of losing money, a.k.a. (to be more precise) of not making ENOUGH of them to sufficiently please their "overseers".
      It's all about greed in the end.

  • @MangaMan108
    @MangaMan108 Před 10 měsíci +21

    I'm going to be completely honest I thought the reason the figure had black arms was for some kind of body suit to keep the driver warm while the vehicle was up in the air.

  • @LaserPants
    @LaserPants Před 10 měsíci +9

    He’s not going to say your name, Tony…
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    😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @DewDawgReviews
      @DewDawgReviews Před 10 měsíci +4

      They usually never DEW 😅

    • @Omega579.
      @Omega579. Před 10 měsíci +5

      That's why Tony is the man. He never beats around the bush and he'll name names.

  • @portland-182
    @portland-182 Před 10 měsíci +24

    Keep going Tony. Straight talking is very much appreciated.

  • @LexxAKonn
    @LexxAKonn Před 10 měsíci +22

    Narcissist's love to throw accusations at others. They basically project their ignorance on you so they can look down on you and feel superior. Unlike his channel.. I'll continue watching yours. I respect you and your reviews more than someone that throws around baseless accusations because they disagree with something. Typical these days and it's really unfortunate.

  • @shockwave7513
    @shockwave7513 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I find the idea that Tony, a trained, ex-special forces soldier, would feel "threatened" by some doofus toy-bro, fucking hilarious!!!😂😂😂

  • @robspartantoys
    @robspartantoys Před 10 měsíci +18

    I’m thankful there’s voices like Tony Roberts out there to counter the Boogers of the world and their warped perception… Keep up the good work!

  • @beaker126
    @beaker126 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Right on Tony! Too many people are so insecure they can't handle anyone having an opinion that doesn't validate theirs. I've said it before and I'll say it again, looking critically at something you love when it goes the wrong direction doesn't mean you don't love it, it means you actually care.

    • @Plokman040
      @Plokman040 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Constructive criticism, something Boog can't tolerate and pulls a card I know Tony would never use. While I have always gotten respect from Tony, never has had a harsh word, never gave me a "That is stupid" comment on my hopes to build a toy company in a unique way.

  • @JamesSmith-rf8wo
    @JamesSmith-rf8wo Před 10 měsíci +89

    For me, the problem with the "Toy community" is precisely that: it's not kids loving their toys and enjoying them with a bunch of friends from school as we did in our childhoods. The "Toy community" is an adult ensemble with politics, ego driven stances, and high demanding individuals. Every toy is reviewed as a collecting item.

    • @ChapMeifan
      @ChapMeifan Před 10 měsíci +14

      Exactly!!!! No one even gets to explore toy shops anymore and find hidden treasures because everything is reviewed and put in protective plastic boxes in the hopes they are instantly worth a lot of money. When I was a kid we played with army men in the sandbox and chucked water balloons at them for artillery. I suspect the toy collectors of today would freak out watching kids melt these soldiers with matches or leave them in the sand and dirt. Toys aren't really toys anymore. They are just commodities.

    • @RoninX33
      @RoninX33 Před 10 měsíci +9

      ​​@@ChapMeifanI collect and my kids have toys. I don't get mad when my daughter plays with her Barbies, mix up accessories, etc. Why, because they are toys and she is 8 and that's what they are for. I think that has been lost on collectors because they are either following companies like a cult. I see that with Hasbro, McFarland, Valaverse lovers. It's ridiculous. Or they look at this stuff as investments. It's a stupid hobby and money sink, collectors need to understand that.

    • @ChapMeifan
      @ChapMeifan Před 10 měsíci

      I used to let my son play with all my original 1978 Star Wars figures because he loved Star Wars so much. A friend came over and tried to take them away from him, telling me those were priceless antiques. No. They are toys and toys are meant to be played with. I'm happy he had as much fun with my original Landspeeder as I did.@@RoninX33

    • @blissfairchild7194
      @blissfairchild7194 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I just want to be able to collect more O-ring figures, vehicles, accessories.. like I did in my childhood. At fairly cheap prices like how they used to be. Remember when the figures were $3.99usd? I understand there is inflation and all that, but there's no way Hasbro should be expecting people to pay TWENTY DOLLARS FOR ONE O-ring figure!!! Their stupid two-packs were $40usd!!!! That's ridiculous!!! They should have made a 10-pack for $40, I'd have bought several.. but I'm not paying $40 for only two. I think that's the problem with the Toy Companies vs. vintage collectors.. and sure, there are some that have no issue with getting price-gouged.. and they will argue with me, defending their right to get ripped off.. but eventually everyone will see what I am saying.. Hasbro doesn't care about it's fans.. they care only about max profit for minimal work. They are taking advantage of their loyal customers/fans.
      Seriously though, $5.99 per O-ring figure is a decent price I think... and for a multi-million dollar company, I think they could sell them for that price and end up still doing well because of their crowd funding stuff that i know makes massive profit, it's all the same company.. so they can absorb not screwing people over on the normal o-ring figures by the millions in profit they make per each Haslab.. and all their other toy lines.

    • @ChapMeifan
      @ChapMeifan Před 10 měsíci

      I completely agree. I like the Joy Toy and Acid Rain stuff but holy crap you need to mortgage your home to buy an army. Hasbro has lost its mind and you're right in that many don't seem to care that they are getting severely gouged. It's more important to have 'toy cred' and show off your Cobra Officer and Trooper that your got rinsed for. I also miss the era of cheaper 3.75 figures. Sadly Hasbro has ensured that time is no longer here. No wonder kids have no interest in figures anymore. @@blissfairchild7194

  • @subraxas
    @subraxas Před 10 měsíci +14

    1:10 - It is mainly about the bulk, a.k.a. the volume of stuff one gets for their money.
    The Giant Man is made out of far smaller amount of materials. In comparison with the Sentinel alone, it looks like the Giant Man consists of almost 50% less plastic than the former "giga-figure".
    Also, I believe that the aspect of tooling must be here at play as well, since the Galactus and Sentinel both look far more complex to tool at the first glance, and thus more expensive to produce, than the latest offering from Haslab's Marvel team.

    • @BamfBifPow
      @BamfBifPow Před 10 měsíci

      Don't forget the engineering and implementation of the lights and sounds.

    • @subraxas
      @subraxas Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@BamfBifPow
      Aye!

  • @Diabolicalbydesign
    @Diabolicalbydesign Před 10 měsíci +43

    I met Tony recently when he came to my hometown. He's a very kind and gracious dude, but he has a vibe about him that you only read off of people who've seen combat. To put it succinctly, if anything had popped off, I felt perfectly safe at the valaverse booth 😆

    • @artstudent1255
      @artstudent1255 Před 10 měsíci +15

      Not military myself, but I come from a family of military personnel. Something of the family business, and I fully agree.
      He comes across as calm, level headed, easy going, open minded, rational, and gives thoughtful views on whatever he's talking about. Hands down my favorite toy collector CZcamsr. He has a lot of insight into the hobby, and I can't recall him ever saying anything 'trumpian', or anti-lgbt at all. Everyone's welcome here kind of vibe because he's inclusive without even trying to be. I know buzzwords are irritating but he's generally a good example of positive masculinity, you know?
      But you can just TELL he's not the one with whom to !#$&.

    • @subraxas
      @subraxas Před 10 měsíci +2

      I've always wondered about how many people who learnt of what he had worked as bothered him over the years with the "traditional" but moronic question of whether he has ever killed anyone on duty. 😕
      Yeah, I guess that I am interested in a different number. 🙂

    • @Plokman040
      @Plokman040 Před 10 měsíci

      Like my cousin who served in the Air Force, Tony has and as a vet always did have my respect from all he has done and still is able to be a good person not to be taken lightly.
      If I was in a con with Tony and crap went down like the last time I was at a con (a man was assaulted and it had to be for what Boog accused Tony of, racism.) I doubt the guy would who did it would be pinned down waiting for the cops.

    • @danielmilliken8903
      @danielmilliken8903 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@subraxasI asked a friend of mine I haven’t seen in forever he was in high ranking military forgot label but I popped that question when I was young and stupid. He forgave me thankfully after warned me and explained why it’s not ok to ask that question ever. I learned real fast and quickly apologized

    • @subraxas
      @subraxas Před 10 měsíci

      @@danielmilliken8903 Well done! 👍

  • @TalkerArt
    @TalkerArt Před 10 měsíci +7

    Now it’s my turn

  • @CyrusB1
    @CyrusB1 Před 10 měsíci +17

    I've never gotten the impression you were negative. I fiound out about your channel a couple of years ago through Retroblasting, and I've been here ever since. My entire knowledge of the Action Man toy line (and the new line as well) is due to you. I enjoy your different takes on many of the toys Michael's reviewed. You seem like a good guy, and it feels like you speak from the heart, which is the first thing I look for in a reviewer. Thanks for today's toy news. Always a fun watch

  • @jayrice9702
    @jayrice9702 Před 10 měsíci +37

    After watching this video, you gained a new subscriber. CZcamsrs like Boog have an elitist complex. I once followed his little channel and Facebook page. But I was eventually turned off because of his rules of how "he" wants people to pose/photograph toys his way. Collecting is supposed to be fun. Last time I checked, we're all adults playing with toys. There are no rules when it comes to toys, whether it's posing, photography, buying or whatever. I appreciate your channel sir, salute
    P.S. Hasbro is a greedy corporation.

    • @stevenaarhus8850
      @stevenaarhus8850 Před 10 měsíci

      I used to fb, was in "acba", got booted, I guess its a badge of honor.

    • @menageriestudios
      @menageriestudios Před 10 měsíci

      People like him make frustrated. I thought photography was all about your choice not others.

    • @stevenaarhus8850
      @stevenaarhus8850 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@menageriestudios you're right, absolutely. But things are different in his group. Acba is a style, just 1. There are many other ways to dio/photo.

    • @solaceboy
      @solaceboy Před 10 měsíci +1

      I agree. I used to follow boog on Instagram and he was the same there too. Along with a lot of his followers; really obnoxious. For some reason he still has (TDS), Trump Derangement Syndrome.

    • @stevenaarhus8850
      @stevenaarhus8850 Před 10 měsíci

      @@solaceboy Its beyond TDS.

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer Před 10 měsíci +12

    Your are excellent with all your opinions, which everyone is entitled to. You have guided me to look for honest toy offers to keep my collections growing with rational pieces. Thank you and keep up with your hobby and work.

  • @miragebangbravern2024
    @miragebangbravern2024 Před 10 měsíci +25

    To be honest, I am glad that I left ACBA.
    While I did learn a few things and most of the people were somewhat polite. I admit that it wasn't for me and seeing Boog for who he is now really change my idea about him.
    I also heard something absolutely vile that happened in the community but that is for another day because it is some heavy stuff.

    • @PowerChordEPS
      @PowerChordEPS Před 10 měsíci +8

      I started exploring other styles of toy photography beyond the ACBA style. One guy I've started following was Sir Dork, dude genuinely has fun with his shots and some of my most creative shots were inspired by him.
      I'll give the ACBA community credit for honing my overall photography skills and for the most part I do try to keep scale in mind with my shots, but seeing Boog's true colors, eh, it's not sitting well with me.

    • @wllmdvsjr
      @wllmdvsjr Před 10 měsíci +1

      Nah, you can’t just say something like that not tell us about this vile incident. Spill the tea.

    • @miragebangbravern2024
      @miragebangbravern2024 Před 10 měsíci

      @@wllmdvsjr Basically I heard from someone in a Discord server that he once he had a friend who committed suicide after some ACBA members ridicule him a lot.

    • @jchesh7617
      @jchesh7617 Před 10 měsíci

      @@miragebangbravern2024 Holy shit. I serious hope that isn't true.

    • @BoogSReviews
      @BoogSReviews Před 9 měsíci

      @@jchesh7617I can see it as true. I got multiple hate comments and threats in the ACBA community when I joined it. I joined when I first started action figure photography, and I was ridiculed and threatened by multiple individuals. Granted, I was just starting out, but that doesn’t excuse saying what they did to me. Instead of helping me hone my craft and give constructive criticism, they just piled on me. Members from the group even went to other groups and started making fun of me and posting pics of me (my photography and me personally) without my consent. I got blocked from the ACBA group and page on FB, but I don’t mind. They’re vile people headed up by a vile person. I just do my own thing now and honed my craft on my own. Better off that way.

  • @FullersFigures
    @FullersFigures Před 10 měsíci +13

    I’m lucky enough to have received my TRUBBLE Bubble from a respected and trusted retailer. However Hasbro has removed that line of supply now from Irish collectors. Forcing us instead to buy exclusively from Hasbro Pulse EU now. And pay extra for and shipping on each figure. So no I’m not happy that within a week of my €55 version being picked up they can turn around and offer a cheaper version so quickly. I think Hasbro has learnt of the really small market share the adult collector really is. And is now trying to squeeze us for every last drop.

    • @bobahicks
      @bobahicks Před 10 měsíci

      I share your pain 😢

    • @thetruth1013
      @thetruth1013 Před 10 měsíci

      Not just Hasbro but Neca is milking every drop too

  • @indarkestknight1
    @indarkestknight1 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Wait Shitamusprime claims to be responsible for a new articulation point? Did that high school dropout suddenly get an engineering degree?

    • @cptwigglefuffle
      @cptwigglefuffle Před 10 měsíci +5

      I didn't know he was an expert lmao

    • @Stucknthe80z
      @Stucknthe80z Před 10 měsíci +1

      He is a legend in his own mind…

    • @indarkestknight1
      @indarkestknight1 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Stucknthe80z And a scamming shill in everyone else's.

    • @hawktalon7890
      @hawktalon7890 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Honestly, never take advice from someone who names themselves after a bodily function.

    • @indarkestknight1
      @indarkestknight1 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@hawktalon7890 He named himself that to express how he really feels about the hobby.

  • @MichaelJShaffer
    @MichaelJShaffer Před 10 měsíci +99

    I will never understand people choosing Romper Room-Everything's sunshine and rainbows over sincere, genuine opinions when it comes to a REVIEW. I don't think they understand what the definition is. It's your channel, your opinion, and you're giving your subjective review on a given thing. Being genuine isn't toxic. Pretending everything is always great, THAT'S toxic and fake. I have no problems with reproductions when it comes to toys but I will always choose genuine over fake when it comes to toy channels.

    • @newcastle6666
      @newcastle6666 Před 10 měsíci

      I agree 100%. I want to see honest criticism not toy company ass kissers calling everybody else toxic because they don’t agree. What the f*** is wrong with those people? Those positive police CZcamsrs are just bitches

    • @stangreen4134
      @stangreen4134 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Most of them are comprised. The rest are just foolish.

    • @misterdarwin
      @misterdarwin Před 10 měsíci

      Its the same as people who see a analysis of a show or film and say "just sit back and enjoy it."

    • @robertsinfiniterealms1308
      @robertsinfiniterealms1308 Před 10 měsíci

      I’ve seen people go off on a review they didn’t like and accuse the reviewer of not being “objective”. Honestly I think they believe the meaning of objective is “only agreeing with what I think.”

    • @irondice5183
      @irondice5183 Před 10 měsíci

      What is a romper room?

  • @Mvargo97
    @Mvargo97 Před 10 měsíci +12

    For a toy community full of adults there’s still a lot of people who act like children. Without criticism nothing would ever get better. Things would stay the same and are things really so good they need to stay the same? I would say no. I like PP but I think it’s absolutely mind blowing it’s $10 cheaper than the original. I bought 3 of the original and I’m super annoyed I ended up paying $30 more for those 3 than I would if I got three of the PP

  • @the13thprince
    @the13thprince Před 10 měsíci +6

    I heard on one stream that the reason giant man was cheaper was there was no additional figures and the ML team pretty much admitted that tiers are baked in to the base price. This sucks because if none of the tiers are unlocked then that means the buyers are paying for an incomplete package at full price.

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Exactly

    • @rickyg.4004
      @rickyg.4004 Před 10 měsíci +3

      That's definitely true. They admitted, (Dan Yun I believe but can't remember exactly who), last year during the EoV debacle that the tiers are baked into the price. So a buyer gets less value for their money if all the tiers aren't realized and Hasbro receives more profit.

  • @frankyv4570
    @frankyv4570 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I wouldn’t mind seeing a live debate between 3POA and ACBA and the proceeds go to wounded warriors or other charity

  • @NorthCalActionFigures
    @NorthCalActionFigures Před 9 měsíci

    You’ve earned my sub & I was your 2000th like, sorry you had to go through that brother.

  • @user-uj7dm8jy6z
    @user-uj7dm8jy6z Před 10 měsíci

    you talk sense m8 so please keep it up as it's much needed and appreciated

  • @FoolKiller5150
    @FoolKiller5150 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Welcome to America, Land of the Free as long as you don’t ever express your opinion or have any Common Sense! Great video and keep doing what you do brother!

  • @CreightonDevers
    @CreightonDevers Před 10 měsíci +2

    Every time I think about starting CZcams channels to show off my interests, videos like this come out and remind me why I’ve completely segregated myself from social media. I’ll just live vicariously through you and others dramas, so thank you, truly, not sarcastically, for dealing with this crap so I don’t have to.

    • @sci-fi.tsunami
      @sci-fi.tsunami Před 10 měsíci +1

      You just have to ignore or block the negative haters/trolls. Don't let their mental illness affect you. You've never even met them & never will so why let them bother you? They are nothing but white noise. Worthless mosquitos buzzing around your ear. Brush'em aside. Laugh at them for wasting their time commenting on your videos when they could be doing something more constructive & beneficial for their own life. They are the only ones that lose in the end.

  • @madcaptoys
    @madcaptoys Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love the video brother!

  • @bobbyplayer8349
    @bobbyplayer8349 Před 10 měsíci

    As a first-time viewer, this rant was spot on. I sub'd.

  • @Its.Chad.
    @Its.Chad. Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome video and spot on, Tony!!

  • @alessia.2418
    @alessia.2418 Před 10 měsíci +1

    At first I wasn't a fan of this channel. But I've been watching your videos lately and I can say you're starting to be one of my go to channels for toys. Keep up the good work!

  • @PowerChordEPS
    @PowerChordEPS Před 10 měsíci +45

    As someone in the ACBA community Boog created, I'm embarrassed for him and honestly expected better from him. Dude is a talented toy photographer and has given excellent tips on the craft both to me personally and others on our Facebook group, but IDK what Kool Aid he's been sipping but that's not the Boog I know and respect.
    Very few things in this world are black and white. I like the idea of Giant Man but I don't see why it couldn't have been a retail release, even scaled down and without the finger articulation. How is that in any way "toxic?" Because I'm not dick-riding Hasbro and acting like I'm on their payroll? The fact me and many others in the community don't immediately trip over ourselves to buy everything Hasbro puts out and make our reviews sound like PR press releases or hype videos over critical reviews? I've seen toxic behavior in other fandoms throughout my life and this ain't it, not even close.
    Thanks for being one of the level headed ones Tony, I always look forward to what you have to say on matters like this. Have a blessed rest of the day man.

  • @bobdobalina8910
    @bobdobalina8910 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I may not always agree with you on some of your topics and or takes, however, this one I do 100%. I have been there.
    You, along with every other REAL and TRUE Collector are PASSIONATE about a particular line. You have every right to voice your opinion, seeing as how you are the CONSUMER they are trying to sell to.
    I have, on many occasions, voiced my displeasure, not at, the item up for Crowd Funding, but the PRICE GOUGING, and or the Choices for Tiers, only to be told I am many of the things you have been accused of. I simply laugh at that and shrug it off. They don't know me, if they did, they would be ashamed, embarrassed and offer their sincerest heart felt apologies for their REAL TOXICITY and Bad Conduct.
    Thanks for the chat

  • @anthonydarnell
    @anthonydarnell Před 10 měsíci +3

    Great video. I like the points that you presented. 👏👏👏

  • @robertsinfiniterealms1308
    @robertsinfiniterealms1308 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Great video Tony. I have been hearing rumblings of the controversy you just shed light on and thank you. I knew something was going on but no clue what and the behavior of others was baffling to me. They’re being a bit too passive aggressive and not sharing what their issue is which speaks volumes.
    On toys, I made a joke about those arms and got blasted my a character claiming to be a freelance sculptor for Hasbro who claimed it was always intended to be a “compresson shirt” but never tried to explain why No seems nor why he’s also wearing compression gloves apparently. I’m thinking he was lying but he ended up blocking me after I pointed the obvious out, I think he left the 3POA FB group too.
    Giant man, there’s no reason the previous Harlan’s were over priced like that and I’m sure this one is too. Just because it’s less overpriced doesn’t mean it isn’t overpriced but some are so used to these inflated prices they just accept a lower inflated one.

    • @packrat2k7
      @packrat2k7 Před 10 měsíci +4

      If they wanted the compression shirt idea to fly, all they needed was a bit of extra sculpt/paint on the hands if they didn't want to swap the arms out entirely like Tony's suggestion. In either case, sheer laziness/lack of care.

    • @robertsinfiniterealms1308
      @robertsinfiniterealms1308 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@packrat2k7 I agree, it was a funny exchange and one I have kept the screenshot of LOL

    • @packrat2k7
      @packrat2k7 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@robertsinfiniterealms1308 gotta make sure you keep those receipts… 👍🏾🖖🏾

  • @KAPTKipper
    @KAPTKipper Před 9 měsíci +1

    Mattel started a crowd fund of the Candy Striper Gasser - They've had to reduce the tiers, re-do the tiers and it still not even half funded.

  • @yesterlandtoys1138
    @yesterlandtoys1138 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I totally agree with everything you have said on these validation videos on what you are actually saying Tony! I just don’t get these collectors that can differentiate between the two. They clearly have no understanding for ones reasons and understanding. Thanks for always putting out truthful, non biased opinions in your videos. Some people just can’t realize when facts and recognition are right in front of their face.

  • @user-xq3ij3qe3g
    @user-xq3ij3qe3g Před 10 měsíci +1

    You just gained a new subscriber good content bro

  • @joanfinocchiaro6313
    @joanfinocchiaro6313 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love the videos

  • @brandonr8269
    @brandonr8269 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video as always, spot on

  • @PJprime75
    @PJprime75 Před 10 měsíci +2

    You’re one of the Best out there. So what that you share your dissatisfaction. I have so many figures that I have an issue with, in some form, not every figure is great. If I had a CZcams toy collecting channel I would do the same thing. Like you said, your trying to get the toy companies to hear you and improve. Keep up the good work…. PS when I got my Trouble bubble, my right side peg to hold the missile on was missing. I checked everywhere in packaging, and shipping box. 🤬 No luck. So Hasbro has some issues that need addressing.

  • @robbiewarnock
    @robbiewarnock Před 10 měsíci +1

    That translucent size-changing effect sounds like it would be awesome - I never even considered that!

  • @debrajohnson9008
    @debrajohnson9008 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Man that trouble bubble was the least expensive vehicle back in the day! It was like $5 back in the day

  • @MELISSAMDC104
    @MELISSAMDC104 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am new to the Gi Joe 6-inch community. Love the figures for the most part. Just got Low Light, Tunnel Rat, and Desert Commando Snake Eyes.

  • @ninobrown5110
    @ninobrown5110 Před 10 měsíci

    I enjoy your videos particularly your direct no nonsense style. Keep em coming. Be well.

  • @stridin
    @stridin Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for the video and I appreciate your thoughts on the subject matter.

  • @MikeJones-xd3qp
    @MikeJones-xd3qp Před 10 měsíci

    Great video. Love your content, keep it up.

  • @hansolo6886
    @hansolo6886 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Not backing Giantman, passing on Python Trouble Bubble, but on the flip side.... love the '66 Batman shirt! That would be a definite purchase! Keep callin' it like ya see it brother!

  • @DareDevilDave75
    @DareDevilDave75 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I’m with you all the way. We spend enough money on these things. We deserve to be a little critical from time to time. Anyone who thinks more paint apps on the same vehicle within months of each other is cheaper?! How the hell

  • @ZZZGGGLLLAAAHHH
    @ZZZGGGLLLAAAHHH Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your complaint about the Dragonfly being larger yet cheaper than the HISS holds no water since the HISS is a FAR, FAR more complex vehicle with a whole lot more going on and includes much more with it.
    I do very much agree with you when you say the Cobra Flight Pod should have come with a stand. Huge omission.

  • @koscokos
    @koscokos Před 10 měsíci +3

    Some reviewer’s opinion’s worth nothing, because they’re always overly positive and overlook every issue the figure might have. Tony, your reviews are honest and genuinely interesting to watch, your other videos are like a comfy campy TV show which I enjoy watching every time, even though I might be not into military figures, or some other things you collect - the way you present your videos is just so enjoyable to watch. Love your work, thank you.

  • @cutulphashby6972
    @cutulphashby6972 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I’ve always enjoyed your content Tony- straight talking but overwhelmingly fair- especially when voicing a personal opinion. Keep it up! And fyi I do feel like I am held hostage by Hasbro sometimes- particularly when they make a product I really want and it’s a Haslab venture!

  • @torcherglass
    @torcherglass Před 10 měsíci +7

    Toy drama!? Your suggestions for Giant man were awesome ideas

    • @torcherglass
      @torcherglass Před 10 měsíci +1

      The bubble price is BS. I’d like my $10 back

    • @torcherglass
      @torcherglass Před 10 měsíci +1

      /….and I still haven’t received my bubble either. I was charged on the 12th.

  • @55pepetube
    @55pepetube Před 10 měsíci

    Well said!

  • @donaldwiller9238
    @donaldwiller9238 Před 10 měsíci

    Great job man!

  • @mystryj4771
    @mystryj4771 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video keep it up!

  • @SheydokGear
    @SheydokGear Před 10 měsíci +1

    Gotta love how the dude who attacks you can't counter-argue at all and only proceeds to make ad hominem fallacies. Great video as always, good sir. Keep the good word.

  • @The_singularity
    @The_singularity Před 10 měsíci +8

    You’re a badass with no F’s given lol. I don’t know if I’m alone here, but I am loving the drama of the people vs. Boog lol. When nobody likes you, it’s time to do a bit of self reflecting, I think… I know I 😂can’t watch a lot of him consecutively because I always get annoyed lol

  • @PlainKen
    @PlainKen Před 10 měsíci +4

    Great points as usual Tony. Every fandom is like this now. They all want positivity and when someone isn't like minded they are labeled a hater.
    Haslabs are scams. No matter how good they are.
    I would rather buy Action Force instead of Classified because I want new characters.

  • @Buff88
    @Buff88 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hasbro knows we all want the new 6" Joes. We have been waiting years for this stuff. It looks so cool. They know what they are doing with over prices.

  • @redboone1509
    @redboone1509 Před 10 měsíci

    I would like to know if fishing line would work with the trouble bubble

  • @Neogothamite
    @Neogothamite Před 10 měsíci

    Well you got a new sub great video 🔥

  • @chrisjordan8109
    @chrisjordan8109 Před 10 měsíci +2

    It's such a weird feeling wanting something but not being excited for it due to the lack of all round effort

  • @walters9620
    @walters9620 Před 10 měsíci

    i agree about the trouble bubble flight stand and the officer arms

  • @ZombieFBody
    @ZombieFBody Před 10 měsíci +1

    I pretty much agree 100%. I'm just your average rank-and-file collector. I don't get free samples, tons of content revenue or access to the brand managers. We do need more people on CZcams that speak for the "rest of us." Ultimately all opinions should matter. I just like buying the toys but I understand when it's a career for some people that they will want to hold on to that easy money by any means necessary. I guess it pays pretty good to agree all the time with Hasbro.

  • @justinthomas7222
    @justinthomas7222 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love it when other folks don't know the meanings of words... Keep on keeping on, Tony!

  • @wakuseimoe
    @wakuseimoe Před 10 měsíci

    I've also never been a fan of the Tiger Force or Python Patrol repaints, aside from a couple vehicles on the Cobra side. The fact the flight pod's repaint is this close to the release of the standard version surprises the hell out of me though. The body hasn't even gone cold yet. Look at the gap of time between Tiger Force and standard Recondo, we don't even have the standard one offered yet.
    Tony, you were the first toy related CZcams channel I subscribed to. I've seen the "big" toy channels do videos just to advertise themselves selling stuff on some auction website. You don't do that and that gives you much more integrity than any of them. You keep being you, Desert Rat.

  • @andrewthorne6653
    @andrewthorne6653 Před 10 měsíci

    I like you content & find it positive thank you. Take care

  • @kerrywebb6531
    @kerrywebb6531 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Love your videos Tony never change.
    I find the Haslab funding a scam. You can't tell me a billion dollar company needs my help for tooling! As for the trouble bubbles they look cool, but I think Hasbro making it an exclusive limited their customer base.

  • @shawnforrester1610
    @shawnforrester1610 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video Tony. While I don’t always agree with your opinions. I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. I ordered the PP trouble bubble and the original version as well. And it shows how overpriced the original offer was at 55. Hasbro even stated in a livestream their pricing strategy for figure and vehicle as 44.99. And then they put those bubbles on pulse for 55. Just another cash grab. Which sucks because I’m really enjoying the line. Keep up the good work!

  • @thescarletandgrey2505
    @thescarletandgrey2505 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I wonder if there is any room left for people who don’t want to feel as though they must take “sides” when it comes to collecting action figures. But then I see the views the different “sides” get when they make videos about their feuds, apparently it makes for good content.

  • @kieronball8962
    @kieronball8962 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Another excellent video from Tony, who can voice his own opinion, all day long, not only because he can, but also because it actually interests fellow toy collectors.
    But with regards to all of the action figures / vehicles featured in this video, my opinion is... " I'm Just SO Bored By It All. "

  • @figuremotion2369
    @figuremotion2369 Před 10 měsíci +2

    In a perfect world, that televiper figure could have had swappable arms that had different skin tones so it can still have that rolled up sleeves look without it looking odd.

    • @misterdarwin
      @misterdarwin Před 10 měsíci

      That might have been ideal, but then we're running up the bill even more. As is each TB purchase is going to have two extra, unused heads. Add arms and now there'd be 6 pieces of unused plastic going in the drawer.

  • @PelinalDidNothingWrong
    @PelinalDidNothingWrong Před 10 měsíci +1

    I go on vacation for a single week. I come back and see that the action figure has completely imploded on itself?? Why am I not suprised?

  • @raymondjones5909
    @raymondjones5909 Před 10 měsíci

    Right on! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @arghjayem
    @arghjayem Před 9 měsíci +1

    02:58 You get that all the time in the Lego Star Wars world. People confuse constructive criticism of a release or dissatisfaction with hatred. 🤔🤷😂

  • @impossiblepie
    @impossiblepie Před 10 měsíci +3

    Great video Tony, I'm not collecting classified but I think the vamp looks great. Boog can go pound salt.

  • @MarekHejduk
    @MarekHejduk Před 10 měsíci

    Hasbro's strategy is a marketing fever dream; they like X, flood the market. It used take say 200 to 1500 to collect an entire toy line, now between special editions, rare sets, limited runs, and crowd funding, a collection is going to run $5000 plus. For myself collecting is fun if there's a mold I like, a set that reminds me of an updated slice of my childhood I can share with my kids, then I buy it.
    Looking through that lens, I spend less now. Hasbro has turned the fire hose and said, if they like some toys, they will love all of them. Akin to understanding if some water is good then drinking from a firehouse is great.
    As some channels have pointed out, when Star Wars and Avengers are hitting bargain basement places in record numbers and still not selling, well the good times do come to an end.
    Great video btw, not a huge viewer of this specific channel, I respect well thought out and articulated arguments. Cheers!

  • @Harpoquondrax
    @Harpoquondrax Před 10 měsíci +2

    In general, I don't think arguing / discussing the ethics of corporate crowdfunding puts someone automatically on the side of the corporation. Ethical dilemmas arise in our lives all the time. It's part of navigating through life.

  • @theimperialgrunt1831
    @theimperialgrunt1831 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video as always. I backed the HISS, but now I’ve heard it’s heading to retail without the extras/light features, and at a lower price. I feel kind of burned by that.

  • @NerdRahtio
    @NerdRahtio Před 10 měsíci +1

    My guess is they upscales existing 3D sculpting for giant man, and likely saved on the sculptor fee because of the lack of details compared to the others… but no way that translates to $300 of savings per unit!

  • @alfernandez9493
    @alfernandez9493 Před 10 měsíci +1

    "You don't like hasbro and you don't like haslab, you should be X supporter" sounds pretty much like you hear for a 10 yr old.

  • @criticalspectrum8383
    @criticalspectrum8383 Před 10 měsíci

    Well said Tony

  • @kraven_the_collector4329
    @kraven_the_collector4329 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wooow Tony! How dare you hurt the boy’s ego and feelings with facts. You big bully!! 🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @packrat2k7
    @packrat2k7 Před 10 měsíci

    Gotta say that I agree with you 100%. I might have backed the Giant Man if Haslabs were available in my region, but they're not so my only option is the secondary market if I decided that I want to get it. Anything Python Patrol/Tiger Force is pretty much an easy pass for me for pretty much the same reasons you gave. The regular Trubble Bubble is on my list since I had the original 3.75" version back in the day (gotta love that nostalgia!), but I'll wait to see if the price will go down a bit. BTW, love that phrase "Toxic Positivity". It's so descriptive of how something meant to be good can be twisted and taken to negative extremes.

  • @wasabi-in-my-eye3134
    @wasabi-in-my-eye3134 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Did u do the lights for the Halloween? It's beautiful

  • @davebrown3509
    @davebrown3509 Před 10 měsíci

    I agree with you, Tony 100%.

  • @ralphfurley81
    @ralphfurley81 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video and share. Thank you for calling out those who deserve it. We have dirty neighbors next door, every now and then bugs come from their place into ours. Atleast with ours we can use glue traps. Some bugs are just very annoying 🪳

  • @RA10H56
    @RA10H56 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Always enjoy your videos! We would have had a great time in the 80s! Gijoes vs action force!

  • @UncomfortableShoes
    @UncomfortableShoes Před 9 měsíci +2

    The ACBA strictness has always been nonsense. I’ve been on to Boog for years. He said some dumb shit about a year ago and I tried to reason with him, he listened and said he’d read a book I suggested. Hell I found a free version of it and a year later he was still spouting the same tired nonsense. I will say he’s an individual. I know better than to claim he’s an example of some sort of wide “problem” with society. He’s just some guy. Like any of us. Tony, you haven’t always said things I care for but I’m subbed because I enjoy your content most of the time. We don’t have to agree on everything and that’s okay. Just like my friends. We don’t agree on everything but our friendship isn’t reliant on us agreeing on everything. Cheers, mate.

  • @gall_crafter_works
    @gall_crafter_works Před 10 měsíci

    Keep speaking out. You speak the truth which are backed up by experienced opinions of an avid collector. You are not a fan-insulting corporate hack. Keep up the good work my friend. Mabuhay kayo!

  • @cptwigglefuffle
    @cptwigglefuffle Před 10 měsíci +3

    This situation reminds me a lot of AnthonysCustoms, where he makes a lot of genuine critiques towards marvel legends and points out how lazy Hasbro usually is compared to neca and even McFarlane
    But people in his comments always say he's extremely negative in his videos.
    I'm getting the same vibe here. I agree it's honestly BS that a billion dollar company shouldn't be allowed to crowdfund, it's not liket they don't have the cash lmao
    Great video man, I respect you for putting your foot down

    • @jthom0027
      @jthom0027 Před 10 měsíci

      Nowadays, if you don't give everything a tongue bath, you are a hater. We live in a world that happens when people aren't taught the art of debate.

    • @miragebangbravern2024
      @miragebangbravern2024 Před 10 měsíci +1

      The ACBA people especially liked to criticize him for that alone.

    • @mrzeromafia
      @mrzeromafia Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm glad he still true & keep it real to this day, esp when Hasbro has been going under a deeper ground. I mean, dude like him preventing shite products to happen, but the positive nancy always makes it worse & look what happen to hasbro now.

  • @oansun
    @oansun Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video on the topic. Sometimes I have commented and they've been taken not what I meant in the comments of this channel I know it's just because there's so much fighting with a lot in the community that if it's not a positive comment in a video it would seem attacky. But I'm glad you always have strength in your convictions and back up the things you say with citations. HasBROS doesn't mean ANYONE that buys Hasbro toys. It's people that bootlick every single decision. And the other side is the actual hateful comments on Hasbro streams attack appearances, speech patterns, and villifying fans. This channel has never been that. I don't agree with everything on this channel but it's not about agreeing and how can always agree on everything? What planet does that exist on? It's toys! It's fun but we can take our hobbies seriously if we want. Consistently some of the best editorializing on collector CZcams here

  • @Levi_52_336
    @Levi_52_336 Před 10 měsíci +1

    1:28 Well, I personally backed Victory Deathsaurus for all 2 (3) tiers unlocked. It is most certainly not worth the asking price in its base state, but because you can simply back out of a project, no harm, no fowl. If we had to put down payments on these "projects," then it would be a kick in the nethers.

  • @timlong3143
    @timlong3143 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hasbro have been able to lower the price because they increased the amount of backers needed. I believe the Sentinel needed 6000 whereas Giant Man needs 10000. Which works out to be a similar amount of money that Hasbro will get. I have no idea what was needed for Galactus

  • @chrischreative2245
    @chrischreative2245 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I wish I would’ve got the Galactus and Sentinel. They’re going for $500-$600 on eBay. I saw the Galactus for $750 in vintage toy store

  • @travisa7669
    @travisa7669 Před 10 měsíci +1

    In this economy, we (collectors) need honest opinions about the toys we love to collect before plunking down our money for them. I will check out either your reviews or AnthonysCustoms because there is no butt kissing BS to Hasbro or anyone else. Your reviews and opinions are not "toxic" by any stretch of the imagination. Keep up the good work and keep on collecting!

  • @tommydeamon7657
    @tommydeamon7657 Před 10 měsíci

    I love that line jumped the shark that's a dang good one and hay brother hopefully the haters disturbing you will get lives and learn to either say nice stuff about people or not say nothing at all any way keep being you so what if every one don't get you or understand

  • @drozwalker9
    @drozwalker9 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Here is my thing about ACBA Boog , I just tried to watch his content and the quality is servrely lacking. Plus those tests they run to pull views is in fact clot chasing at its worst. Also if you check out their live streams and interviews they are charmisa vaccums at most. One thing, I always appreciate here at Analog Toys is the insightful and honest reviews. I have learned a ton about Action Force from Tony. Here is a huge thank you and keep up the great work.

  • @fatkungfu5088
    @fatkungfu5088 Před 10 měsíci

    I label you as one of the best toy channels on CZcams EVER!!! 🏆😁 #WeLOVEanalogTOYS #WeLOVEtony

  • @kprimm1967
    @kprimm1967 Před 10 měsíci

    Like your channel and think you are right. On the trouble bubble side, I got one and I do like it, but am not very happy with the cheap black tabs that you hook the missiles to. What a crappy job they did on that, they fall off just by looking at them. Mine will get a spot of super glue.