Toy Photographer's Guide to Action Figures
Vložit
- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- -- More on: www.sirdork.com/
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:50 Figures Around $20
8:09 Figures over $50
14:51 High End Figures
15:56 Where to get the figures
20:12 Dioramas
20:49 Keeping up with Toys
23:23 Giveaway!
----GIVEAWAY ENDED----
**GIVEAWAY RULES**
- Like The Video
- Subscribe
- Comment your Instagram Handle
- Winner will be announced on Instagram on Fed 15th
- Giveaway is International
------------------
FIGURES AROUND $20
Hasbro
- Website: hasbropulse.com/
- Social Media: hasbropulse...
Mcfarlane Toys
- Website: mcfarlane.com/
- Social Media: mcfarlane_t...
DC Direct:
- Website: www.dccomics.com/collectibles
- Social Media: dcdirect?h...
NECA:
- Website: necaonline.com/
- Website: thenecastore.com/
- Social Media: necaofficia...
Jazwares:
- Website: www.jazwares.com/
- Social Media: jazwares?h...
- Wicked Cool Social Media: wickedcoolt...
Diamond Select:
- Website: www.diamondselecttoys.com/
- Social Media: collectdst...
Bandai Model Kits:
- Website: bandai-hobby.net/sw/en_asia/i...
FIGURES OVER $50
Tamashii Nations:
- Website: www.tamashiinations.com/
- Social Media: / instamashii
MAFEX:
- Website: www.medicomtoy.co.jp/prod/3/27/1/
- Social Media: medicom_toy...
Good Smile:
- Website: www.goodsmile.info/en/
- Website: goodsmileshop.com/en/
- Social Media: goodsmileco...
Revoltech:
- Website: kaiyodo.co.jp/
- Social Media: kaiyodo_pr...
Mezco:
- Website: www.mezcotoyz.com/
- Social Media: mezcotoyz?...
1000 Toys:
- Website: 1000toys.jp/
- Social Media: 1000toys?h...
Storm Collectibles:
- Website: www.stormco.com.hk/
- Social Media: storm_colle...
High End Figures
Sideshow:
- Website: www.sideshow.com/
- Instagram: sideshowcol...
Hot Toys:
- Social Media: hottoyscoll...
Threezero:
- Social Media: threezerohk...
WHERE TO GET THE FIGURES
Major Retailers:
- Walmart: www.walmart.com/
- Target: www.target.com/
- Gamestop: www.gamestop.com/
Online Toy Shops:
Entertainment Earth:
- Website: ee.toys/OGHQ78
- Social Media: entearth?h...
J5 Collectibles:
- Website: www.j5collectables.com
Nerzoic:
Website: nerdzoic.com
Social Media: nerdzoicc?igshi...
Toy Wonderland:
Website: www.toyswonderland.com
Social Media: toyswonderland....
Big Bad Toy Store:
- Website: www.bigbadtoystore.com/
- Social Media: bigbadtoyst...
Dorkside Toys
- Website: dorksidetoys.com/
- Social Media: dorksidetoy...
Empire Toy Shop:
- Website: www.empiretoyshop.com/
- Social Media: empiretoysh...
JAPANESE TOY SHOPS
AmiAmi:
- Website: www.amiami.com/
- Social Media: amiami_blog...
Okini.land:
- Website: okini.land/en/
- Social Media: okiniland?...
China Model Toys:
- Website: www.chinamodeltoys.com/
Omnime Store:
- Website: omnimestore.com/
- Social Media: omnimestore...
Kurama Toys:
- Website: kuramatoys.com/
DIORAMAS
Dagobah Customs:
Website: dagobah-customs.myshopify.com/
Social Media: dagobah_cus...
GTP Toys:
Website: spacewalls.net/
Social Media: gtptoys?hl=en
Extreme Sets:
Website: extreme-sets.com/
Social Media: extreme_set...
ReadySetz:
Website: readysetz.com/
Social Media: / ready_setz
TOY PAGES TO FOLLOW
- Yakface: yak_face?h...
- KyloCollector: kylocollect...
- Toyfeind: toyfiend?h...
• Sirdork Store: my-store-c20662.creator-sprin...
• For full gallery, follow sirdork on:
- Instagram - / sirdork730
- Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@sirdork730?so...
- Facebook - / sirdork730
- Twitter - / sirdork730
Intro Song by Approaching infinity
- / sourceca. .
- www.bandcamp.com/album/lemnis... - Zábava
Hey....I bought some figures on empire toy shop- there all gamorrean guards, it cost $3 for 3 figures on preorder. Is this a scam or are there deals that good
Definitely not a scam! Sometimes for preorders, shops will have you put a small deposit down. But then you’ll have to pay the full amount when it ships!
Keep an eye on your email because you will have to pay the remaining amount later on!
@@sirdork730 ok, thanks
Some of the action figures I have here a like 20 to 30 Australian dollars, so no not a scam
I checked empire toy shop and i found Ventress for "2€". Does it charge more or is it really the best deal ever?
@@lasagna_r that happened to me with the guards, it’s a pre order so you will have to pay more later
Us: “What toys are the best to use?”
Jared: “I mean, does it matter?”
Haha! Basically 😝😝
congrats, you have made to the level where haters give you a thumbs down for no reason
I've got tons of Star Wars Vintage Collection, a few Black Series, lots of NECA, and many Transformers. I've started photographing what I already own.
Thanks for the video, man... My birthday's coming up, so I'm making an action figure wish list! You were the one that actually got me into action figures and toy photography, so thanks for that. I've been taking pictures of my toys inspired by you for a bit now. Anyway, this video really got me the info I need, so, again, thank you
Not on instagram but have been inspired by you for over a year now, many of our friends look forward to miniature photography gatherings. We have some new models and transformers itching to get out of the box.. I have a special Darth Vader you are gonna love. Thanks so much Jared for the work you do and the kind spirit you bring to creativity.
Thanks Mr.Middleton! I love this video, I currently don’t have any action figures cause the one I used to have I gave away so this list will for sure help!
You have inspired our whole house to collect and customize ! This would be a great addition!
Awesome content as usual. Thanks for these videos.
Great vid Jared! I get most of my figures from Amazon as a lot of other places don’t ship to South Africa
THANKS FOR US BEING AWESOME!?
YOU'RE THE ONE AWESOME
no, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!
Thanks Jared you always provide us with the Best info ....Thanks for simpatice with us the Other side of the world.....same continent ...lol
Keep it coming we all apreciated all you effort HUGE THANKS !!
Hi Jared ,im really inspired by your youtube videos , i have started taking my own pictures now , i started a few years ago doing stop motion for my grandchildren and i really enjoy this now , sorry im not on instagram only youtube , thanks from England .
I am new to collecting, thanks for the great advice!
Great video some names of figures I'd never heard of which i can now check out i dont have instagram for your giveaway keep up the good work am lovin the weekly videos👊🏻🤘🏻
Super informative video, thanks a lot I see companies that I don't know exists. Btw you have a figure(head) of Cesar Romero's Joker cool.
Good video I normally buy from bbts and Facebook groups especially now that everyone buys Star Wars black series. Sh figuarts are my favorite line especially dragon ball z. And rvcosplay is my instant gram
I usually use Neca and Hasbro! Neca has a lot of great detailed figures that have great accessories and sculpts. I find their articulation decent for the most part. Mostly collect their horror figures. Hasbro has a great selection of figures for their Star Wars and Marvel Legends. They’re very affordable and posable!
I also like to use Lego too, but they’re so tiny. Lego is good to customize and you can build your own backgrounds and set pieces easily. Lego has a lot of good franchises and so you got a lot of options to pick from when shopping for them.
Love your toy photography bro
This helps so much, Thanks!!
I love taking pictures of my Hot Toys figures and statues as I really enjoy photography.
Hey Jared im getting started with toy photography and I've been looking for crackling balls so can you link one to me;Also love your videos
you're the man jared thanks for the inputs champ!
Thanks for watching!!!
Also another great import site is hobbylink Japan. You can store in their warehouse and then ship bundled together. Also, depending on how you do it, importing can be much cheaper than buying from like BBTS
Horror Toy Stories here bro watching this while I eat some breakfast. Such great content 🙏🏽✊🏽
Awesome figure collection!!!!
You have so many awesome figures
In the UK, I get my plastic fix from "The Toku Dealer" for sh figuarts and some kamen rider belts and stuff. And "Gundam Mad" for my gundam and other big robot goodness. ^^
Solid information. We'll done.
We should really have a comment thread of everyone's toy photography pages on here.
My ig is @spoooky.szn
I am just getting into you photography so your whole video series has been amazing. This video in particular was very helpful. Thanks
@thefarmingphotographer
Thanks so much for watching!!!
Great information. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!
You are so inspiring
You should do the dbs broly sh figurearts bet it will look so cool and keep up the awesome work I’m starting to do toy photography
I saw you uploaded and came instantly
Also I don’t have Instagram and can’t download
Love your videos man! Keep up the amazing work! I wonder if next time you may be able to speak to your workflow. What comes First? How does it begin, with lighting, or camera position, does it vary based on the figure or the shot? @PinciPix
Thanks for watching dude!! I actually have that planned out to do as a full video this year!
@no.chewing , great video!
There’s this line of Dragon Ball toys called Dragon Stars and they’re pretty good looking for around 30 Canadian dollars
I’ve only seen them in GameStop though
Exactly at 4:14 when you started on DC direct, how did you do the lightning around flash?
@broke.my.yeah I love your videos. Especially the tutorials. That makes it unique. Keep it up!
Awsome!
Thanks for watching!!!
Hey guys if you live in london there is a great shop called forbidden planet which sells tones of action figures or comics and more
Good video. -- where do you get the fireworks ?
This is great
Thanks for another great vid
I’m trying ti find some good Star Wars Commando figures.
Which brand would you recommend?
Oh and here’s my bit for the giveway
My instagram handle is: flynnapplegate
or hikaro karrdey I can’ see which
Great video review 😎👍 very detailed and informative. #subscribed
I love ur videos Jared can u pls make DC toy photography video pls I really love ur videos
This is cool but I have a question how do I enter the giveaway
Edit: I read the description well nvm
Cool
Awesome Video-@HasbroStarWars
you are amazing
Well I don't have a Instagram but my Facebook is Forrest Glick I believe we talked on messenger. And thank you for showing where to go to get the action figures.
How do you get the black series 501st trooper? Not the Rex btw
I'm using mega construx Halo minifigs. Thanks for the tips
Have you got a insta I’ll follow it
@@Clickgaming123 not yet I should make an account
@@Vertigo794 ok I just wanted to see some photos
Now I've got one I'm doing action figure photography and some digital art its called. baird_fx
@@Vertigo794 ok I’ll follow now
I love the jack scellington in the background
Skellington
Hi love your videos🔥🙌🏻🤟🏻👍🏻
Since the pandemic hit I’ve been looking for a way to stretch my photographic muscle. Had to quarantine at my childhood home and discovered these little dinosaurs on my old desk. Googled toy photography and found your images. Been hooked ever since. Thanks for inspiring and keep doing what you’re doing. Thank you. Instagram for the contest: @c1ayphoto
Great vid Jared. Full to the brim of info. Sweet job man. 👌🏽🙂
@photoy72 😎
Love the video ,but do you ever sell the photos
Thanks so much! Yes! You can find my photos for sale in poster size on sirdork.com!
thanx a lot for your informations. regars
Personally note a fan of mafex more specifically because of the face sculpts of the realistic figures from movies :/
@chickenalakevin Fun stuff, inspiring, thanks for posting!
Would you trust a site like Amazon or is it more similar to something like E-bay. Or should I stick to the sites you brought up?
Amazon is definitely trust worthy! Just make sure to check seller reviews and where the seller is coming from etc, just like you would on eBay 🙏
Hi, what lenses do you mainly use for your photography?
Hey thanks for watching!
I have a list here of my recommendations for lenses and all other gear 🙏
www.amazon.com/shop/sirdork
I have been starting with my new force link figure storm trooper like cop or something I wish I could get the figure but I use my Moms Instagram account and I don’t know if she will want to let me do that
I enjoy the black series and marvel legends
Always awesome videos @Commander_Ninja
@jon_cioffi checking in. love the channel and just getting started in toy photography
He’s so nice
Is there a reason you don’t really shoot with hot toys just curious!?? I love the realism of them!
Hot Toys are so beautiful 😍 I just enjoy shooting with 1/12 scale a bit more. Plus I’m too afraid to bend them too much and put then through the explosive hell I put my other figures through 🤣
Hot toys are amazing but the scale is a downside for shooting to me. Unless you have a dedicated room for a studio. They are so beautiful tho
Sorry but what are hot toys?
@levigourdie
thanks a bunch your content is so helpful.
Man the figurines I want right now are pricy on Amazon of course I understand how they price them. There are days I get lucky at Walmart with a few figurines at a decent price. I want to do a Batman vs Superman
yea i got 3 boot legs its unfortunate and they where pricey now im only buying from the company and not a 3rd company
I just started toy photography 2 weeks ago,so this is a perfect video for me.thanks for all the tips.
@tmtoyfotos
Best piece of advice you've given is bring hand warmers on cold days 😂😂 because of you I have toasty hands @pics4the_republic
Thunder cats cool
Just getting started and thanks for all the great videos you do @toyshooter_rob
Can v use hot toys?
The giveaway is just for United stated? And great video
It is international! Thanks for watching!
Ok thanks
Hi Jared. What are the camera and lens you're using at the moment to take the photoshoot ?
Hey there! I use a canon 250d with a 50mm f1.8 lens!
I have a full gear video that could be helpful!!
@@sirdork730 thanks mate. You inspired me so much. I'm gonna buy Canon 750D and with a 50mm f1.8 lens. What u think ?
💯 👍
Great vid, as always! My favourite go to is like second hand places. @the_big_parade
Great vids Jared! super helpful! Thanks so much!
Keep em coming! @robinvydeo
I noticed you use a lot of water, and heat (fireworks/flames), and abrasives (sand), near or directly on your figures. Do they not get permanently damaged? (Heat can warp plastic, sand can scratch paint, water can cause bacterial/fungal growth if you don't clean and dry the toy thoroughly.
Oh and my Instagram handle is bizombyea
Hi thanks for watching!
Yes you’re always putting your figures at risk when using effects like those. They rarely get damaged, but every once in a while a little char or warping happens. Just depends on if your willing to risk it 😁
@@sirdork730 thanks for the response! I truly enjoy all your work and your insight is informative
Thank you for inspiring us to follow our interests in toy photography and building up our passion for it! (I think I'll start experimenting with the cheaper figures I own! LoL)
Love this contest and your custom creations ! @clairelouiseadams
What about anime figure do u take pics of those kinds of figures????
Yes!! All the anime figures I use are mentioned in the video 😁
@@sirdork730 thanks for the info
I love how you openly support and are for any figure photography. Dig it man!!! @path_the_collector on insta! 🤘
I hope to get re-incarnated to have more time to keep up ...
finally a new video 🙌🙌🙌 @onetwelfthscale9 here!
Another great vid Jared! Keep up the great content. @scarlettkid1
Great video man! @Blackbeard_productions
That 1 dislike is that guy that is broke
I'm trying to get star wars black series but in the mandolorian era
Search for the Remnant Storm Trooper on target.com! There is a 6” version and. 3.75” version 😁
Ok thanks
Thats a good one
I am currently subscribed and IG handle is @Epikhood.. My 6 year old son and I love your videos and just started taking some action photos. We got the Canon camera, yellow skin, lume cube and building up our black series collection. It’s been so much fun during this pandemic stuff to have a new hobby! Keep up the good work.
Wooooooooooooop! @roanhg 😛
Dude I love your content thank you so much for these awesome vids they help so much! Also my Instagram where I post all my toy photography is @silverquill
I really enjoy the NECA figures and the black series. Not so much marvel legends and McFarlane. Enjoy the videos @jamrod33
@the_rookie_wookiee
Love the video very informative as always!!
have you already given the trooper out
Yes sir!
@@sirdork730 oh ok
This was very helpful. Thank you.
@thebeardedgingerartist
Jake_the_communal_noddle 😁