Toy Photographer's Guide to Action Figures

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  • @fett_photography9848
    @fett_photography9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

    • @fett_photography9848
      @fett_photography9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sirdork730 ok, thanks

    • @aidenpua1040
      @aidenpua1040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of the action figures I have here a like 20 to 30 Australian dollars, so no not a scam

    • @lasagna_r
      @lasagna_r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I checked empire toy shop and i found Ventress for "2€". Does it charge more or is it really the best deal ever?

    • @fett_photography9848
      @fett_photography9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lasagna_r that happened to me with the guards, it’s a pre order so you will have to pay more later

  • @jeremyjackson4964
    @jeremyjackson4964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Us: “What toys are the best to use?”
    Jared: “I mean, does it matter?”

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha! Basically 😝😝

  • @ryanpowell2540
    @ryanpowell2540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jasonfrederick6564
    @jasonfrederick6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congrats, you have made to the level where haters give you a thumbs down for no reason

  • @claireadams4671
    @claireadams4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have inspired our whole house to collect and customize ! This would be a great addition!

  • @tanner4152
    @tanner4152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANKS FOR US BEING AWESOME!?
    YOU'RE THE ONE AWESOME

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

  • @StormX6
    @StormX6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @producerjdub
    @producerjdub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @littleshedproductions7287
    @littleshedproductions7287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 .

  • @randyvargas7085
    @randyvargas7085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @prometheanproductions...236
    @prometheanproductions...236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @pty507droneadventure7
    @pty507droneadventure7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 !!

  • @sebastianberrios9195
    @sebastianberrios9195 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @stoned466
    @stoned466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love taking pictures of my Hot Toys figures and statues as I really enjoy photography.

  • @VitorDiGranja
    @VitorDiGranja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're the man jared thanks for the inputs champ!

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @bajablast5643
    @bajablast5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @tableslayer1
    @tableslayer1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. ^^

  • @Clonewar501st
    @Clonewar501st 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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👊🏻🤘🏻

  • @reacts6230
    @reacts6230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We should really have a comment thread of everyone's toy photography pages on here.

    • @reacts6230
      @reacts6230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My ig is @spoooky.szn

  • @Vertigo794
    @Vertigo794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm using mega construx Halo minifigs. Thanks for the tips

    • @Clickgaming123
      @Clickgaming123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you got a insta I’ll follow it

    • @Vertigo794
      @Vertigo794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Clickgaming123 not yet I should make an account

    • @Clickgaming123
      @Clickgaming123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Vertigo794 ok I just wanted to see some photos

    • @Vertigo794
      @Vertigo794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now I've got one I'm doing action figure photography and some digital art its called. baird_fx

    • @Clickgaming123
      @Clickgaming123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Vertigo794 ok I’ll follow now

  • @tonyiommisg
    @tonyiommisg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ianbrown2269
    @ianbrown2269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have so many awesome figures

  • @mikeiacono3449
    @mikeiacono3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content as usual. Thanks for these videos.

  • @ChillyChloe3
    @ChillyChloe3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @kashm7575
    @kashm7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is there a reason you don’t really shoot with hot toys just curious!?? I love the realism of them!

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 🤣

    • @loenloki
      @loenloki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @kingjulien5375
      @kingjulien5375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry but what are hot toys?

  • @fett_photography9848
    @fett_photography9848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw you uploaded and came instantly
    Also I don’t have Instagram and can’t download

  • @Papadeli11
    @Papadeli11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is cool but I have a question how do I enter the giveaway
    Edit: I read the description well nvm

  • @emmag7359
    @emmag7359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Lordred1069
    @Lordred1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @RomanG-831
    @RomanG-831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @donald.collins
    @donald.collins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Jared! I get most of my figures from Amazon as a lot of other places don’t ship to South Africa

  • @hyperhaze344
    @hyperhaze344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your toy photography bro

  • @JamesSLogan9176
    @JamesSLogan9176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the jack scellington in the background

  • @Wildisaacs
    @Wildisaacs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am just getting into you photography so your whole video series has been amazing. This video in particular was very helpful. Thanks
    @thefarmingphotographer

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching!!!

  • @Lanternfelix
    @Lanternfelix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally note a fan of mafex more specifically because of the face sculpts of the realistic figures from movies :/

  • @WolfKeepsFighting
    @WolfKeepsFighting ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information. Thank you

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!

  • @icantstandspiderman
    @icantstandspiderman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Horror Toy Stories here bro watching this while I eat some breakfast. Such great content 🙏🏽✊🏽

  • @lexx4882
    @lexx4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love ur videos Jared can u pls make DC toy photography video pls I really love ur videos

  • @george56780
    @george56780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy the black series and marvel legends

  • @InkDropCustoms
    @InkDropCustoms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. -- where do you get the fireworks ?

  • @darthwotsits4508
    @darthwotsits4508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am new to collecting, thanks for the great advice!

  • @ronmorton5365
    @ronmorton5365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so inspiring

  • @jamesstolk9848
    @jamesstolk9848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid information. We'll done.

  • @ponchostudios7664
    @ponchostudios7664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @jasonj87
    @jasonj87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @bizombyea82
    @bizombyea82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @bizombyea82
      @bizombyea82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh and my Instagram handle is bizombyea

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 😁

    • @bizombyea82
      @bizombyea82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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)

  • @ethandouglas5423
    @ethandouglas5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best piece of advice you've given is bring hand warmers on cold days 😂😂 because of you I have toasty hands @pics4the_republic

  • @PinciPix
    @PinciPix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching dude!! I actually have that planned out to do as a full video this year!

  • @brodyforrest2954
    @brodyforrest2954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool

  • @Darth_Carlino
    @Darth_Carlino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 🙏

  • @No.chewing
    @No.chewing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @no.chewing , great video!

  • @lukestein5138
    @lukestein5138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video-@HasbroStarWars

  • @nflisrigged1395
    @nflisrigged1395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thunder cats cool

  • @donaldtrusty3924
    @donaldtrusty3924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video ,but do you ever sell the photos

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Yes! You can find my photos for sale in poster size on sirdork.com!

  • @thezapperyt
    @thezapperyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @liteboy101studios2
    @liteboy101studios2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yea i got 3 boot legs its unfortunate and they where pricey now im only buying from the company and not a 3rd company

  • @porgstew3657
    @porgstew3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly at 4:14 when you started on DC direct, how did you do the lightning around flash?

  • @claireadams4671
    @claireadams4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this contest and your custom creations ! @clairelouiseadams

  • @cheeseman6016
    @cheeseman6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s so nice

  • @thewrightrulers6954
    @thewrightrulers6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awsome!

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @tienpham1166
    @tienpham1166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jared. What are the camera and lens you're using at the moment to take the photoshoot ?

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there! I use a canon 250d with a 50mm f1.8 lens!
      I have a full gear video that could be helpful!!

    • @tienpham1166
      @tienpham1166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sirdork730 thanks mate. You inspired me so much. I'm gonna buy Canon 750D and with a 50mm f1.8 lens. What u think ?

  • @brandons14-15
    @brandons14-15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The giveaway is just for United stated? And great video

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is international! Thanks for watching!

    • @brandons14-15
      @brandons14-15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok thanks

  • @bean7378
    @bean7378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helps so much, Thanks!!

  • @alvinwhitehead1069
    @alvinwhitehead1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about anime figure do u take pics of those kinds of figures????

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! All the anime figures I use are mentioned in the video 😁

    • @alvinwhitehead1069
      @alvinwhitehead1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sirdork730 thanks for the info

  • @alvinwhitehead1069
    @alvinwhitehead1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome figure collection!!!!

  • @simoncooper9476
    @simoncooper9476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, what lenses do you mainly use for your photography?

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for watching!
      I have a list here of my recommendations for lenses and all other gear 🙏
      www.amazon.com/shop/sirdork

  • @daviddunn4538
    @daviddunn4538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope to get re-incarnated to have more time to keep up ...

  • @jasonfrederick6564
    @jasonfrederick6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are amazing

  • @Mc-nn4jz
    @Mc-nn4jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm trying to get star wars black series but in the mandolorian era

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Search for the Remnant Storm Trooper on target.com! There is a 6” version and. 3.75” version 😁

    • @Mc-nn4jz
      @Mc-nn4jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thanks

    • @Mc-nn4jz
      @Mc-nn4jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a good one

  • @jakehoward9432
    @jakehoward9432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake_the_communal_noddle 😁

  • @jonathancioffi803
    @jonathancioffi803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @jon_cioffi checking in. love the channel and just getting started in toy photography

  • @Thickboi15
    @Thickboi15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 1 dislike is that guy that is broke

  • @DieLee-yg4uq
    @DieLee-yg4uq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you get the black series 501st trooper? Not the Rex btw

  • @melonfarmer3
    @melonfarmer3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @chickenalakevin Fun stuff, inspiring, thanks for posting!

  • @thorstenwidmer7275
    @thorstenwidmer7275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanx a lot for your informations. regars

  • @donald.collins
    @donald.collins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @gt_rane

  • @masseylad1972
    @masseylad1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Jared. Full to the brim of info. Sweet job man. 👌🏽🙂
    @photoy72 😎

  • @7531Fabian
    @7531Fabian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @broke.my.yeah I love your videos. Especially the tutorials. That makes it unique. Keep it up!

  • @imVxlid
    @imVxlid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have you already given the trooper out

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir!

    • @imVxlid
      @imVxlid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sirdork730 oh ok

  • @Jon-mz2wp
    @Jon-mz2wp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💯 👍

  • @exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050
    @exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video review 😎👍 very detailed and informative. #subscribed

  • @ooooooooosama
    @ooooooooosama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally a new video 🙌🙌🙌 @onetwelfthscale9 here!

  • @therealbeausmellers
    @therealbeausmellers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @therealbeausmellers is my insta. I would love that figure to customize because clone figures are really hard to come by here in Europe.

  • @commanderninja1253
    @commanderninja1253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always awesome videos @Commander_Ninja

  • @roang5452
    @roang5452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooooooooooop! @roanhg 😛

  • @AlexRodriguez4_
    @AlexRodriguez4_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy the NECA figures and the black series. Not so much marvel legends and McFarlane. Enjoy the videos @jamrod33

  • @Ando_Kurohige
    @Ando_Kurohige 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! @Blackbeard_productions

  • @djtonyminipizza
    @djtonyminipizza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i dont have any star wars figure. and the day that the giveaway ends its my birthday! @frankysalda
    (im argentinian sorry for my bad english :P )

  • @lord_egg
    @lord_egg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great
    Thanks for another great vid
    I’m trying ti find some good Star Wars Commando figures.
    Which brand would you recommend?

    • @lord_egg
      @lord_egg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and here’s my bit for the giveway
      My instagram handle is: flynnapplegate

    • @lord_egg
      @lord_egg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      or hikaro karrdey I can’ see which

  • @dr.figuras_accion
    @dr.figuras_accion 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi love your videos🔥🙌🏻🤟🏻👍🏻

  • @midnighterx
    @midnighterx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Darth maul you showed I was going to buy off eBay for 20 is it legit

    • @sirdork730
      @sirdork730  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check where it’s coming from. If it’s coming from China, it’s probably a bootleg!

  • @frankvonsilver3601
    @frankvonsilver3601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, as always! My favourite go to is like second hand places. @the_big_parade

  • @levigourdie699
    @levigourdie699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @levigourdie
    thanks a bunch your content is so helpful.

  • @The_Real_HungryPlan3t
    @The_Real_HungryPlan3t 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    80th

  • @shadowguy1
    @shadowguy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @shauntaylor-mcdermott8734
    @shauntaylor-mcdermott8734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started toy photography 2 weeks ago,so this is a perfect video for me.thanks for all the tips.
    @tmtoyfotos

  • @Ando_Kurohige
    @Ando_Kurohige 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! 🙃🙃

  • @jaredmills6074
    @jaredmills6074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazon

  • @crocadundy5886
    @crocadundy5886 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Marvel Legends give away

  • @dapimpeth33
    @dapimpeth33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.