THE BEGINNING OF THE END!!! 4K Unboxing the Hot Toys Tron Legacy Sam Flynn with Light Cycle
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- This figure has set me on the path to ending my collecting days.
A while ago, I made a list of my Top 5 Grail Collectibles. The list isn't necessarily a list of the Top 5 collectibles that are the greatest of all time. Just a list of what will best complete my collection in a way that ties everything together. And I made myself a promise that, if I ever acquired all five of those pieces, I'd give up collecting for good, and start focusing more time and money toward other things.
The Hot Toys Tron Legacy Sam Flynn with Light Cycle Sixth Scale Collectible Set is the first of those five pieces. Check out this video for more details, both on the collectible set, and on my plans to end this 20-year journey that I've been on in the collectibles world.
The end is merely a prologue to a new beginning. I genuinely hope you remain a constant bright light in the collecting community for a long time to come, but respect that, should you choose to make your eventual exit from collecting, you'll be doing so on your own terms. You've made an indelible mark on this community and countless of its members, and we salute you. You're a scholar and a gentleman, Terry.
Here-here!
So sick!! I've been looking to eventually get this one... they're just so insanely expensive.
I was kinda hoping the Hot Toys DeLorean would be on the list, best of luck and happy hunting!
Nah. There are some figures that, as awesome as they are, just being in the room with one for a few minutes is enough. That's the Delorean for me.
I had a Tumbler once, a broken one that was destined for the dumpster at Sideshow. I took it home for a bit, then wound up giving it away to a friend. If you can't figure room for it, there's no point in having it. It would be better off with someone else.
I love this piece. I won’t ever get rid of mine.
That is wise. I’m extremely happy with it.
Gotta respect someone who makes a plan and sticks to it.
Kind of why I went public with it. It's easy to change your mind when you're the only one who knows your plans. But when everyone's aware, it's a whole new level of accountability.
I'm sure you will have years of enjoyment with what you've already acquired and I expect everything is displayed impeccably. Did not know you were such a funny guy, nice hair by the way....lol ...hope you get all the grails you want.
Thanks for the kind words, especially regarding my sense of humor. :)
great video, Terry, I always enjoy them. I love your unadulterated joy in having this wonderful piece. It truly looks fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing that joy when you eventually acquire the rest of your grails (although I'm hoping that it will be a while because I'll miss your videos). thanks Terry!
Always great to get a comment from you, Linda!
Man I am so happy for you that you got this! If every single figure doesn’t do this for you then I suppose you are on the right track to focus in on - as you said 5 - and just revel in the beauty that is acquiring a grail!
Yeah, that's a good way of looking at it. Collecting should never become routine. There should always be a thrill to it.
Congratulations Terry! That's one extraordinary piece!
Thanks! It really is.
Very awesome I wish you the best of luck on this journey thank you for all the poses throughout the years!
Thank you so much!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Yeh, i definately hate the premise of this series.... I will say this back at you... You had ONE job! 😉🤣
Yeh, it shows a strong will to make a beginning of the end. It also shows insight that you're making us witness of your plan as a fail-safe 😁.
Great piece. Fun video.
Thanks, Anthony. You saw right through my motives. My pride won't let me back down. (I'm also very weak when it comes to dares.)
Such a great piece Terry, very glad you got your grail piece made you very happy it seems! 😀
I never knew Terry was so hilarious. Looking forward to the next video.
Just wow, I want one!
Good luck in your quest!
I have this Tron Legacy Light Cycle, it is the first thing I bought from Sideshow, still haven't opened it, love that film, take care Terry.
Be careful with those air brakes if/when you do open it. They’ll hold up, but you need to develop a full understanding of their engineering. Thanks for watching!
I had the Sam Flynn with Light Cycle on order for 2 years before cancelling it... kudos to those who hung on, it's a beautiful piece. I've also been trying to pick up a Dark Rider for years, but the possible leaning issues and slew of recasts from China have prevented me from picking up one up. Great Video!
Ah, was that one of the Recastgate statues? Thanks for letting me know. I'll be extra vigilant.
I hope you'll try to get the exclusive of Nazgul on steed. Looks great with the sword hand!
Oooooo, I don’t think I knew there was an exclusive. That’s fantastic.
Congratulations on acquiring one of your grail piece! Hope your decision of stepping out of the collecting world will open other unexpected and amazing doors in your life.
Thank you! I hope so as well. Although I’m sure it’ll take a fair bit of time to collect all of those grails I mentioned. I’ll be around until then at the very least.
@@PosemasterGeneral You're very welcome! We love having you arround. 🤗❤ I wish I could say "Don't go!", but I know that it's something that you need to do. Anyway, know that you always bring excellence among collectors and that is something rare.
Nobody ever quits.... I have friends that told me that 10 years ago. Still collecting
I have incentive to quit, my friend. Trust me. I'm in the end times.
I know exactly how you feel. I recently was able to purchase the 1/6 die cast corvette made by highway 61. This was one of my grails that I believed I’d never find. Happy hunting all dreams are possible.
Man i loved this video! Bitter sweet but everything ends , what a unique list if grails man
So, I never knew this piece existed until your video. I’ve only been collecting sixth scale since May (came over from statues). I was lucky to come across one for $350 on a Facebook group last weekend. I missed out on the ones from the original Tron when I was a kid and this fills that void, what a awesome piece and one of my prized collectibles. Thanks for sharing
Glad I could help!
This and Kevin are both on my list. I wish they would’ve done Kevin’s white light cycle as well.
Aaaahhh. The Encom 786. That full-scale model in the film is one of the sexiest things I've ever seen. I mean, that beefy rear tire alone is worth the price of admission.
You're awesome Terry!
Hey, dude! Haven't heard from you in a while! Thanks for the comment.
First video I had the pleasure to watch from you and instantly subscribed. Love the exited energy. This is pretty much me opening any collectible. Pity it’s coming to an end. I’ll be watching nonetheless!
Great to have you aboard, Mate!
Congrats on the score. Your excitement at getting this piece really showed. I haven't had that kind of excitement for collectibles since 2018. I'm just about done with collecting. When my current pre orders finally arrive I will have around fifty 1/6 figures. One 1/4 scale and three large statues. Plus my Lego UCS sets, My Hasbro Black helmets, Hasbro/Kenner 3.75 inch figures and vehicles. Two pieces I regret not buying are the Sideshow Thrawn 1/6 with command chair and another piece by Sideshow from the End of the Empire series where three ewoks are latched onto a storm trooper about to slaughter him. No way I will be paying the aftermarket prices on them.
To re-purpose an old saying: "When you've gotta go, you've gotta go." Am I right?
@@PosemasterGeneral Exactly
I have a few Grail pieces that I will get but everything else from my collection has been sold. For me I’ve turned to collecting the new retro toy releases and transformers for my son as he’s starting to love collecting and playing with them.
Bravo. It's always good to have a plan, and to stick with it.
As long as you hang around Terry, you can review other peoples collectibles. We love ya brother.
Tron also a favorite movie, and the Sam Flyn light cycle is a grail piece for me. Someday, someday
Me, who started collecting 2 weeks ago: "This guy is crazy for saying he'll stop collecting!"
First off, this video was absolutely hilarious! Second, very nice grail pick up! I think I’m finally getting to a point in my collecting that if I can acquire those last few grail pieces, I would stop and be content. Unfortunately those pieces will cost me a fortune. But with the recent release of BTTF Marty and Doc, hopefully Hot Toys will release one of those grails, the DeLorean 😀
That’d make a lot of collectors very happy, for sure. I think my personal goal is to shoot for quality over quantity.
"No one's ever really gone (from collecting)."
I get it. For real. I think I need to make myself a grail list.
now that i got 2 Akira kaneda bike in posession (both 2010 and revival) i am on the road to get my hands on these to add to my collection!!
One can never have too many bikes.
Oddly enough I was looking into picking this piece up a few days ago which caused me to watch TRON Legacy again 🤣
And again. And again. And again.
Seriously, I could walk into my kitchen and see that the dishes are dirty and it would make me watch TRON: Legacy.
" Bloody Good Video " ;) and what an amazing piece that i have only scene in a video "Yours" .. i hope you find all the grails you want and may they be at reasonable prices .. #MayTheQuestBeFruitful ... Stay Cool Terry Your A Good Man and from one musician to another this is our creed ---> "Jamming On High !! We Must Keep Going !! " all the best is yet to come ... sincerely from Dave F. aka Single_Songwriter
Hey, Dave! Great to hear from you over here. Thanks for the kind words. I'll be around for a bit, at least until I've acquired the remaining three. And I'm planning a lot of content between now and then. It's like everything I wanted to do, but kept putting off, now has a deadline.
Oh and it looks amazing with a black light. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.
That tracks. I was already considering putting it on a shelf with my Neon Tech armors.
Greetings Programs! Sorry I missed this, but so happy for you Terry! I need this too! /end of line
I'm so mad that I missed the opportunity to use that line in the video. Ugh. :)
@@PosemasterGeneral I honestly was surprised that you hadnt to be honest bud! But hey you were caught up in your grail. I get it! It's happened to me before!
Apologies if I missed something and I'm not apart of any groups online, but why are you "leaving"?
I enjoy your take and knowledge of collectables when I catch you so will miss that going forward.
No apologies necessary!
I have a few things I want to do before I’m too old to do them. Those things require money. So it’s time for my disposable income to go towards those things. (I thought I said so in the video, but maybe not. I really should use notes or something. Anyway. Second episode in the series is next week. I’ll make sure to explain it there. Thanks!)
@@PosemasterGeneral thanks for replying! Completely understandable decision. Collecting is one journey but life is full of literal journeys to take as well. I look forward to the journey to your swan song!
Don’t forget back to the future as a certified classic
Great video. And a piece we don’t see much about, so super thank you for sharing!
About that Dewback, I’ve been hoping Sideshow redo it. They redid Jabba not so long ago. And considering how much it goes for in the secondary market.. maybe? 🤔
I’ve heard nothing about a Dewback reissue, man. But then again, I don’t usually learn about such things until the day before the rest of the world at the VERY earliest. Fingers crossed.
Here, wait a minute. I know just how to make that happen. I’ll head over to eBay right now and drop $2k on a Dewback. The next day, Sideshow will announce a rerelease. Guaranteed. 😂
@@PosemasterGeneral I had to find this comment again. I saw Hot Toys' new Dewback announcement, and thought maybe Terry just dropped a load of money on a Dewback on eBay 😂😂 Let's hope they drop it for preorder soon!
This is top of my list for HT figures I wanna get with Gladiator Hulk second. I'd like to see HT branch with more movies/series in the future. I'd love them to do The Lost Boys
Gladiator Hulk is sweet, sweet, sweet. I turned it down because I thought it was expensive. Which is hilarious, when you compare it with the cost of a basic PF these days.
This was fucking awesome man!!!! Wow you have one of the grails I’ve been wanting for years!!! Congratulations dude!!!!
One down, four to go. Thanks for watching, bro.
Dang I have so much to say! Would've loved to participate via live-chat during your premier so I apologize in advance for the following novel 😅
First, congrats on your grail acquisition! Your excitement during the unboxing was so genuine and full of passion that I couldn't help but smile and be happy for ya. I especially loved the backstory of you watching Tron > ROTJ > Top Gun > Lost Boys in succession which led to your love for motorcycles when you were younger. I too was heavily inspired by some of those films along with Legacy (particularly Sam's Ducati scene in the beginning and also Trinity's Ducati scene in Matrix Reloaded) which also led to me getting a Kawasaki Ninja back in 2011. Sorry to hear you totaled yours in a T-bone collision, but I'm super glad that you're still alive and kickin!
Also, the bit of you casually blow-drying your figure then hair was hilarious 😂
And lastly, your thumbnail and IG post made my heart skip a beat -- I was worried that you were gonna go cold-turkey and sell off your figures for personal reasons. While I selfishly don't want ya to quit collecting nor stop hosting the fun posing videos at Sideshow, I absolutely commend and respect that you have an end goal in sight. While it may be a while until you acquire your 4 remaining grails, it's worth mentioning that throughout the years you've undeniably helped countless collectors across the world with your fun videos & poser tips, and you inspired folks like me to let my geek side show & follow suit by also making light-hearted & inviting content for fellow passionate posers to learn from & enjoy. While it saddens me to know that your clock is ticking, I'm evermore appreciative for all that you've done (past, present, limited future) for the sixth scale community.
As Vision said to Ultron, "A thing isn't beautiful because it lasts." I'm excited for your next episode of this series but also apprehensive as it'll bring us 1 grail closer to the end of your collecting journey. Until we chat again, thanks for sharing this video with us and stay safe during these crazy times!
When I die, can you deliver my eulogy?
Thanks, Peter. I appreciate the time it must have taken to deliver such a lengthy and well-considered response. I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the work that I've done with Sideshow over the years, and your own enthusiasm and commitment to maintaining a positive atmosphere in the hobby has been heartening to watch. You always remember what it's really about. Thank you for helping to keep my hobby upbeat and fun.
To echo Terry, yes please do my eulogy as well! You always find a way to convey both authenticity and passion into poetic prose. Great to see two posing masters come together ❤
Nice find! Do you mind telling where you found it?
Certainly!
At the eastern end of the Chaktal Mountains, hidden deep within the Jalal-Abad province of Western Kyrgyzstan, you will find the brilliant blue waters of Lake Sary-Chelek. Few travelers venture into this region of the world, and fewer still are aware of the legendary creature that dwells within that lake.
Pashtu Rama is its name, and it is many thousands of years old. Legend has it that Pashtu Rama was spawned by the sacred union between a golden dragon and a holy djinn, and its beauty is such that to lay eyes on it is to risk madness born from sorrow. Because once a person beholds Pashtu Rama, there can be no doubt that all that was once beautiful to the beholder will appear as ash and sludge for the rest of their life.
Yet people continue to seek out Pashtu Rama, risking eternal sorrow and madness. Because, according to legend, Pashtu Rama possesses the power to help mortals find that which they covet most in life: Material possessions.
I pursued knowledge of Pashtu Rama for many years, and in that time, I learned all of the steps one must take in order to woo Pashtu Rama, so that it might find me worthy and grant me my heart's most materialistic of desires.
First, I stopped cutting my hair for a full year. During that time, I captured a wild Black Andalusian stallion, and broke him with my own hands in the middle of a frozen desert. I then crossed that desert on the stallion's back, sustained only by a diet of locusts and wild honey, and drinking only a tea made of the crushed blue petals of a local flower brewed in melted ice. I did this all the way to Lake Sary-Chelek, where I sacrificed the stallion to the gods and consumed its heart, then swam naked into the center of the lake, and then floated on my back, staring at the stars until I was lost in a trance, all the time thinking about the Hot Toys Sam Flynn with Light Cycle Sixth Scale Figure Set.
I don't know how long I lay in that lake before I lost consciousness. But when I came to, I was back in my house in St. Louis, and this collectible was sitting on the table before me, wrapped in a box sealed with eBay tape.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
Congrats, that figure looks great!, I've been thinking of that too, in getting out of the game as soon as I get my grails, I hope I can do it.
Always gotta do what's right for you, Raúl. Glad you enjoyed the video!
“No one’s really gone”
Great reference!
I think its a good idea and looking at my collection and the % it takes from my salary I should do the same.
I have always been about duality of things in my collection, so everything comes with atleast two pieces. Hero and a villain basically.
So just need to find the two that work together and once those finished leave it at that.
Examples.. Anakin and Vader. Obi-Wan and Maul. etc.. Always two there are, hmm.
Damn you Terry, now I'm looking at 3D printed light cycles and recognizers on Etsy 🙄
Oooooo, Recognizers, eh? From Legacy?
@@PosemasterGeneral the original. The Legacy ones certainly were breathtaking (the whole film is) but there's just something so built into my DNA from watching the film as a youngster. I only just realised i can now actually buy printed (or even make) my own versions of stuff like this!
I understand. My jaw still drops every time that Encom 755 comes into frame in Legacy, with its pure white paint and that beefy, rubber rear tire. I'd kill for an accurate model of that. Life-sized, of course...
It will be tough to just "end" the collecting game. But I think it is a good idea to limit our collection to a certain amount of figure/statue. Whenever you are interested in a new release, you have to sell one from the existing collection. With preorder it usually gives you a year to make that decision lol
That's a solid system if you can stick with it.
Well, fortunately you are chasing some unicorns so we will have you around for a while!
😅 You’re not wrong. This could take a minute.
I’m working towards the same, but already been putting more and more money towards retirement and stocks
#wisdom
10 years later Terry will still be making videos. This is pretty much Kiss End of the Road Tour that they announced 5 years ago. Guess what they are still touring around the world!
Keep making comments like this, everyone. 👍🏻 It only strengthens my resolve. 😎
Your dark rider is on amazon for the cost of a mortgage payment.
Hmmmmm... That's a pretty broad description. The monthly payment on my house in California is six times more than my house in St. Louis.
@@PosemasterGeneral $1799 + $100 something for shipping. Not sure where that lands on the kelly blue book value of this piece but that's honestly the average cost companies charge for statues of that scale today. That piece is a thing of beauty and look forward to seeing your video when you do!
Hope u find your 4 final pieces. I’d love the dewback myself. Space is my biggest issue. Your downsizing. What are you selling? Perhaps I need one of your letting go items. Btw I thought of stopping my collecting as well and have been thinking what to let go and what I want to complete my collection before I call it quits. Hot toys in my kryptonite! They are great with figures. But I’m also finding myself being pulled towards statue now. Which is crazy because they take up more space. And are fragile.
Most statues are far more durable than your average sixth scale figure. Which does nothing to decrease their footprint, I'll grant you.
You are never getting a Dewback for $500.🤪 A reissue will be more than that. 😲🤣
🤔🤷🏼😁
I have the Dew in it's box.
That's a cool piece. When did it first come out?
2011 or 2012, I believe.
the whole plastic free blind box Hasbro move is pushing me into the direction of giving up collecting , after 40 years I am almost done with buying figures.. ..
I should also have that mentality. So you wont be getting Mysterio Hot Toys?
Nah. I decided it's not in my wheelhouse. It's a glorious achevement for Hot Toys, though. Fantastic figure.
Some cool grail choices Terry. You have been a treasure to the community, but does anyone actually leave the hobby behind? Besides leaving the corporeal realm, I mean… in any case, :rock from me to to you.
Good luck T! What was your name on the SSFreaks board? Rook? Been a while, still have the PF I bought from you years ago.
Wow. Yeah. Which PF was that? I've forgotten.
@@PosemasterGeneral Uruk-Hai Berserker.
Ah, nice! One of my top three selling regrets.
Actually, that’s not a bad idea for a video… 🤔
@@PosemasterGeneral it’s still in great shape. 👌
I’m gona miss how to be a poser I love those I get ideas for my hot toys
I'm no dead yet, Boxer. It'll take me a few months at least to nail down the final three. Thanks for watching!
@@PosemasterGeneral no problem best of luck
Good idea and your gonna save money. Makes sense to stop collecting.
Well, I’m probably just gonna spend that money on other things. Like vacations and motorcycles and stuff.
I actually played lol
I encourage that.
Now im sad
Chin up, Buttercup! It'll be a few months at least until I can find the rest at a good price.
@@PosemasterGeneral now im happy because theres still months left and because you replyed. Thank you very much
Wow, this new Terry got me worried, nonetheless keep up the sex appeal, there's no end game to that
What? This title really bummed me out. Say it ain't so, Terry! :(
The clock is most definitely ticking, my friend.
@@PosemasterGeneral it does for all of us my friend unfortunately but the love never dies you can never get rid of that !
Great video! Poor choice of t-shirt though. You shadowed the item all over.
Can't be helped. My entire wardrobe is black. I won't change that for anything. Not even you. :)
😞
Never say never . Your talking to a guy who had a head made for over 500 bucks and I never traded or sold a copy of it . Lol private order.
Everyone needs an end game and I'm disgusted at the toy collecting game is so stupid now . First of the year I'm done because it's not fun anymore .
Side note: star trek references are appropriate everywhere
You get me.
Can you really let go?
Absolutely. When you realize that your hobby is keeping you from checking things off of your bucket list, then it's time to let it go.
I’m concerned, why are all these grail pieces from sideshow? I smell something…
Well, it’s certainly not to make Sideshow any money, given that they’ve all been sold out for ages. (Except for Psylocke. She’s only been sold out for a year or so.) Also, you might have missed the part where this video featured a Hot Toys piece.
Seriously, man. If you want to start throwing out accusations about someone’s integrity, maybe you’d better start with having at least a marginal understanding of his motivations.
All of the pieces that Terry is chasing....Are older releases, and high priced on the secondary market! You must be new to the world of high-end collectibles.
Let me guess.... You've collected 3.75 inch figures for a couple of years. And now you've recently started collecting Hot Toys. Which makes you think that you know everything about the hobby. Stick to collecting obscure watches! Sideshow pieces are a bit too much for you.
no profit in starting anyway
That’s a terrible attitude! And it’s also not true. I’ve profited in so many ways. I’ve made many excellent friends, for example. And collecting led me to SDCC, where I had many memorable experiences. And I started this channel, which taught me how to shoot and edit video. (If you question that, go all the way back to my first video. 😬 It’s awful.)
Collecting led to many jobs in the industry, not just with Sideshow. It led to me moving to Southern California for eight years, where I met and adopted my dog, Dobby (which is reward enough by itself).
But even putting that aside, the collecting experience has been reward enough.
this video should be 4 minutes long.
You pipe down. Or I’ll email you the Director’s Cut.
If I bought a hot toy and it broke i wo u lx never buy one again,what a rip off