Top 10 Worst Figures of the Year | 2019

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  • @gocacola8699
    @gocacola8699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love how anthony insults these figures so casually

    • @Mentocthemindtaker
      @Mentocthemindtaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, but none of it is unwarranted. He backs up every insult with valid criticism. That's what I like.

  • @gorrs8322
    @gorrs8322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I guess I’ll watch a vid at 3 am

  • @MCwhiteStudios
    @MCwhiteStudios 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    The term “big meat flaps” makes me very uncomfortable.

    • @Ultimaetor
      @Ultimaetor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think I saw that term in pornhub search bar.

    • @jimmythedestroyer5472
      @jimmythedestroyer5472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ultimaetor sounds like you looked up roast beef on the search engine

  • @crystalatteberry3831
    @crystalatteberry3831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Canon ball is the best figure of 2019 obviously

  • @Helldragon64
    @Helldragon64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Gotta love how Scorpion fell over. LOL.

    • @Ultimaetor
      @Ultimaetor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That sums up the entre review.

    • @SpartanKapkan
      @SpartanKapkan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's actually a good figure so shut up

    • @Helldragon64
      @Helldragon64 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SpartanKapkan Calm down there neckbeard I was just having a laugh, holy fuck.

  • @DBrown822
    @DBrown822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Watching Anthony praise a figure is rare and welcomed
    But watching him tear a figure a part is my favorite thing to watch. Ever.
    This channel has always deserved more subs. I’ve been here for like 4 years now lol

  • @trimpinatorc245
    @trimpinatorc245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Nighthawk was 2019? This year has been like 3 years.

  • @Krishnaeternal
    @Krishnaeternal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I would have put Cannonball at Number 1 for being half a figure...

  • @brandonkeisler86
    @brandonkeisler86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    These bad McFarlane reviews really worries me about their upcoming DC line.

    • @raglyph
      @raglyph 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep me too ive been hunting down icons, dc universe, dc collectibles and multiverse to be safe!

    • @nikidavis4657
      @nikidavis4657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

    • @andreworr4307
      @andreworr4307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well,at first look they seem ok,but the proof is in the handling so ,we,ll see

    • @madtitanthanos7898
      @madtitanthanos7898 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They look good but the 7 inch scale ruins its chances of fitting in with other companies' DC line.

    • @Written_in_the_Starss
      @Written_in_the_Starss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This reviewer love marvel legends big head chorizo limbs styoe that he will hate anything that isnt Marvel legends.

  • @elPINCHEtunaMAN
    @elPINCHEtunaMAN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So mostly DC and McFarlane figures. Imagine if they teamed up and decided to work together to make figures ...

    • @Springi111
      @Springi111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welp it happened and it sucked lol

  • @TheDARKNESS8030
    @TheDARKNESS8030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm surprised that red hood wasnt higher. You tore that thing apart.

  • @j.antoniojimenezespinosa1
    @j.antoniojimenezespinosa1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That's why Mattel lost the DC Comics license. Those guys "threw the ball" a long time ago with their poor quality and little innovation.
    Regards.

    • @waltermalone216
      @waltermalone216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And they gave it to McFarlane who is already infamous for poor quality across the board.

  • @justnice1601
    @justnice1601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They Anthony what happened to the mcfarlane reviews, can't find them anywhere?

  • @RiderOrigin
    @RiderOrigin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yup, this is definitely the list we were waiting for. I already knew some of the ones that had to be on there lol

  • @pipoyrandomvideos
    @pipoyrandomvideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Im expecting a lot of mattel figures here

  • @snowball9392
    @snowball9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it me or do the Sub-Zero figures usually not great? I have two. The purple one which the left arm joint was too tight and I ended up breaking it. I ordered the blue bloody version which the left arm joint is tough but didn't break

  • @derricksentinel8901
    @derricksentinel8901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Anthony, are you going to get the Cosmic Ghost Rider? Just Curious.

  • @kltoybox
    @kltoybox 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this TOP 10! Love the list! Excited for the remaining Top 10s and reviews.

  • @brenoferreiraferreira4409
    @brenoferreiraferreira4409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to you and to my instinct I haven't bought any bad figures in 2019 so for me it's hard to create a 2019 top 10 worst figures of the year. I can do it based on your reviews and my list is almost the same as yours, I would have added a couple more Mattel DC Multiverse sharing the same spot with other figures . Thank you for helping me to avoid throwing money away, it's a very good service you provide to the action figure collecting community.
    P.S. I forgot I bought ML Cannonball but again thanks to you, I knew what I was getting, this character fills a spot in my collection until something better shows up.

  • @AerysTMD
    @AerysTMD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    #1 = "Powered up by soy latte". Very 2019.🤣

    • @Zakjuh
      @Zakjuh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a 2019 guy.

  • @bruhdiconwassi5074
    @bruhdiconwassi5074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought the Mcfarlane Doom Slayer Bronze Version a lil bit ago and I see your criticisms but I personally quite like him

  • @abrahamochoa1803
    @abrahamochoa1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi anthony where did you bought your collector cabinet ???

  • @kirkchan9606
    @kirkchan9606 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this Anthony. We also want a top 100 for this!

  • @Rancoroth419
    @Rancoroth419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Unfortunately, I had to buy 5 of the 10 on this list to complete BAFs.

  • @whichever-godyou-prefer1640
    @whichever-godyou-prefer1640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Anthony, what's the first figure you ever collected?

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gumby

    • @atomiclasagna
      @atomiclasagna 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnthonysCustoms Seems weird it's Gumby but pretty cool at the same time.

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's basically the first action figure. It was s joke.

    • @atomiclasagna
      @atomiclasagna 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnthonysCustoms Ok :)

  • @edgelord8337
    @edgelord8337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He looks like he's trying to push out a poop 5:19.

  • @raceofbk
    @raceofbk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew it lmaoo!!! Dick is the #1 worst figure by far and my #1 favorite review you've done!! I really think you should use the "throws it in the toilet" gif for every bad figure you review from now on!. Keep rocking broski again you keeps it real!!

  • @chuck-a-luck5690
    @chuck-a-luck5690 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been on the fence about that Reaper figure but you keep helping me make my mind up. Thanks

  • @bri888
    @bri888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all of your videos Anthony. Please make a top 10 video for transformers and your personal top 10 where the cost of the figure isnt taken into account.

  • @allanrosero518
    @allanrosero518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The two figures that I wanted the most were red hood and batman beyond. And they were some of the worst figures Mattel has produced!

  • @h-villecollectibles7165
    @h-villecollectibles7165 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's up, Anthony. I really dig your videos, man. I have 4 out of the 10 on your list and I agree with you. However, in my own defense, I knew I was being had before I purchased them because they're part of "BAF & CNC" waves and I got them all as complete sets. The absolute worst is Red Hood; I may not even remove him from the packaging. How does he have no guns??? And Cannonball... I just laughed as I bought that wave. Maybe we'll get a 3 pack with a completed version of him, Sunspot, & Feral next year, lol. At any rate, keep up the good work, bro.

  • @thezombiemachinist01
    @thezombiemachinist01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I waited 8 months for my pre-order of that DC Lobo set. When I finally received it I don't think I could have been more disappointed. Hopefully McFarlane can do some good with the IP in 2020.

  • @unlimitedpower3157
    @unlimitedpower3157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Mattel doesn't get their act together, they aren't going to have a single license left. DC already left and I really do think Halo is next. Hopefully, a more competent company can pick up their slack.

    • @TheSpiderWarden
      @TheSpiderWarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It'd be neat for Hasbro to pick up DC and have a Legends style DC line

  • @devoncrestway338
    @devoncrestway338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to add that the MK11 character designs are horrible, which also makes the figures even worse. I don't understand why MK characters went from awesome simple designs to Assassin's Creed/World of Warcraft hybrid characters. Where did it all go so wrong?

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i happen to agree with you but that's not something i considered with the figures since it's not their fault.

    • @devoncrestway338
      @devoncrestway338 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnthonysCustoms that's some fair shit, my dude. respect.

  • @michaelsmith2791
    @michaelsmith2791 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the music in the back ground

  • @mikehyziak2708
    @mikehyziak2708 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great retrospective of the worst of the year! Now top 100 of the decade!!

  • @israelmendoza5262
    @israelmendoza5262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    is there gonna be top 10 best /worst BAF. or marvel legends of 2019?

  • @DetonaHard
    @DetonaHard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I realy love these lists

  • @chrisalan457
    @chrisalan457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just as I was about to go to bed the notification came and I clicked!

  • @gabrieltupas7667
    @gabrieltupas7667 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man....I seen your Sub Zero and Scorpion MacFarlane toy review. I hate to say but I agree with 💯 that those are a waste. Being a MK fan I anticipated more more out of those figures being from MacFarlane, but I'm disappointed. Thanks Anthonyscustoms for helping not waste my money! Happy Holidays!

  • @Staypurple3
    @Staypurple3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a fan since 2015 love your channel!

  • @Jetblast01
    @Jetblast01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    6-arm Spiderman, the discount Ashuraman. Given the state of DC and Marvel comics now (and movies for DC), are the figures that big a surprise?

  • @gimgaim
    @gimgaim 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anthony is gonna have one hell of time reviewing Mcfarlane's Dc figures once they come out.

  • @ravensman49
    @ravensman49 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are doom and the mortal kombat figures $100 figures now?

  • @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863
    @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved most of these figures! LOL and I actually loved those Mortal Kombat figures!

    • @Urfateisgr8t
      @Urfateisgr8t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me to :)

    • @DarthDeuces
      @DarthDeuces 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah I really like the Mortal Kombat figures. Maybe not perfect but I think they are pretty cool. I don't have nearly as many issues with the Scorpion figure that was described. I'm excited for the Raiden and Johnny Cage that is coming out soon.

    • @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863
      @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DarthDeuces me too! And for the price point of around $20 I think that's really awesome! Compared to storm Collectibles which is $80 a figure

    • @karl4006
      @karl4006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Darth Deuces I never knew about that!!! I’m excited for them and I also didn’t have a problem with my Mortal Kombat figures

    • @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863
      @yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karl4006 that Sub-Zero made my top 10 of the best figure of 2019. I think a lot of people are hating on these figures is because storm collectibles charges $80 for a little bit more articulation. But I definitely do think McFarland is better detailed and a great price for these figures. And I seen that Raiden and he looks awesome! I can't wait!

  • @IamMedellinInc
    @IamMedellinInc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you take down the doom slayer review?

  • @coolusernamechecksout
    @coolusernamechecksout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Anthony from AnthonyCustoms, are you going to review the new Marvel Legends Classic Dr. Doom? Have a nice day!

  • @TheTarheel757
    @TheTarheel757 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah Mattel, outside of the Aquaman movie figures I see why you lost your DC licensing. Another great informative review Anthony 👍

  • @RancidKari
    @RancidKari 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:55
    Widowmaker?
    Why’s that there?

  • @faiquskun4614
    @faiquskun4614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It feels like mattel and hasbro have this fetish of "just paint majority of the parts and add low effort sculpt".

  • @justinl8791
    @justinl8791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Holy shit, I'm lucky I watched this before I decided to get the Mcfarlane DOOM one. Effing hell, the Slayer deserves better.
    I didn't have high hopes for it because Mcfarlane but somebody over there needs to eat a chainsaw for this travesty.

  • @bkingofbeers
    @bkingofbeers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ordered MK Scorpion and Sub zero last week 😬

  • @coleoresik8139
    @coleoresik8139 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was planning on buying the nighthawk figure just because I think the cape would work really well for a spawn custom

  • @gabrielsierra1157
    @gabrielsierra1157 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anthony,we really seem to enjoy seeing you insulting terrible action figures,very well done 👍

  • @the_architect..
    @the_architect.. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I still think that Cannonball figure looks decent. Even if it had an interchangeable bottom half (i.e. legs) I think most people would still display it using the flame part

  • @alexcross5753
    @alexcross5753 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Toybiz Magneto cape for Grayson Batman was SUPREMELY disappointing, at least mine isn't as bad as yours with its broken ab crunch!

  • @genesanford9412
    @genesanford9412 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the bad memories,and a great post

  • @tags78
    @tags78 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had that Dick Grayson Batman displayed for like two days, but then I couldn't take looking at it anymore

  • @darthclueless9372
    @darthclueless9372 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another year, another lord knows how much you’ve saved my wallet! Thanks again!

  • @thebulletducks2024
    @thebulletducks2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This list is great

  • @Zapdos97
    @Zapdos97 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lil surprised no SHF PS4 Spidey lol but good vid!

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has too nice a paint job and sculpt aside from proportions.

  • @abdullahm8511
    @abdullahm8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy literally thinks every figure has a “big head” 😂

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You literally don't know what literally means.

  • @shajack34
    @shajack34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come on bro, you gotta do top 10 worst figures of the decade too (100 ain’t necessary tbh)

  • @frikitiki5403
    @frikitiki5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And now this Doom guy figure is going for $200 on ebay

  • @debirujira8499
    @debirujira8499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually the McFarlane Doomslayer is Poseable I got mine in a lot of dynamic poses

  • @SymbiSpidey
    @SymbiSpidey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Number 10 had me burst out laughing. I was just so surprised at the out-of-the-gate terribleness I saw lmao

  • @joshkoepke9167
    @joshkoepke9167 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just keep my figures Unopened in the box so I never really understood why people care so much about articulation. I got all the doom figs and think they look great for the price. To me figs are decorations and fun to collect.

  • @saltypepper3178
    @saltypepper3178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I do hate the fact the doom slayer has no articulation what so ever, I still had to get him because he is and might be the only doom slayer to ever come out at an affordable price but sucks that mcfarlan gives the fortnite figures the special treatment when both scorpion, sub-zero and doom slayer could’ve had the same thing, I hope in the future when the game doom eternal comes out another action figure company can have a go at it like storm collectables or neca.

  • @MrKevinMeow
    @MrKevinMeow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually like the doom figure quite a bit. For 20 bux the paintjob and sculpt are pretty good, but it's lower body articulation is truely cancer.

  • @thiefamongu3857
    @thiefamongu3857 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own the batman beyond and red hood figure and I think they are both pretty great, they have flaws but they still look good on my shelf

  • @BilSande4
    @BilSande4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the crappy McFarlane Toys figures on this list leaves me less than hopeful for their upcoming DC line. Fingers crossed they don't screw it up.

  • @devonscollectionsandothert5293
    @devonscollectionsandothert5293 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's probably the Dick Grayson Batman DC multiverse I saw the at Walmart and looked nothing like Dick Grayson. I hate how Mattel gave him like a smirked face or making him smile.

  • @tommystoysgolden1315
    @tommystoysgolden1315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Relieved to hear that both Scorpion and Sub-Zero suck. I was tempted to buy both, but didn't for whatever reason. Must've been meant to be.

  • @MuShinnen
    @MuShinnen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm legitimately surprised Cammy didn't make this list. That figure was... just wow.

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That figure had one issue. It was a big one but still just one.

  • @davidetherington1672
    @davidetherington1672 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with almost all of these, I dont think nighthawk is that bad. He could have done with some accessories to make him feel more worthwhile, maybe alternate heads or hands, but he's certainly not worst of the year worthy

  • @MarcelosToyRoom
    @MarcelosToyRoom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Number 1 is baby yoda, oh wait. 😂😂😂😂

  • @JohnHenrysaysHi
    @JohnHenrysaysHi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powered up on soy latte's. Nice. That Dick Grayson Batman just keeps on giving, but you can now wash your hands of it.

  • @txst8cat
    @txst8cat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mattel no longer has the license for the DC Universe. ....which went (in part? whole?) to McFarlane. Yikes.

  • @DaniloSantosVieira
    @DaniloSantosVieira 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doomguy was the biggest disappointment for me. Such a badass character and a complete utter total of ZERO good action figures of him. And apparently McFarlane also wants to do other doom figures like the demons?!??!??? Uhhh no thank

  • @chrishimoto5895
    @chrishimoto5895 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subzero looks like he goes huehuehuehue at a joke.

  • @907Lopez
    @907Lopez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's funny that I have 4 out of the 10 and I couldn't agree with you more. It's basically Mattel and McFarlane leading the list.

  • @kingdomcomesuperman3669
    @kingdomcomesuperman3669 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad I got Mezco one:12 Batman Beyond for my Batman collection

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the Doom Slayer Mcfarlane figure in the flesh a few days ago. Yeah, not buying that any time. It really looks bad up close.

  • @niurkaperez2541
    @niurkaperez2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a figma genii and the head barley moves

  • @ericdabass9360
    @ericdabass9360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    personally I like reaper but everyone has their own opinions

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're allowed to like things with problems.

  • @YeshuaAlchemist
    @YeshuaAlchemist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As expected, McFarlane, and couple Batman figures.

  • @Rancoroth419
    @Rancoroth419 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    On a side note, I can't believe as bad as the Batman Beyond figure is...everyone is Scalping it for 30-40 bucks.

  • @Wolfie1262
    @Wolfie1262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not gonna lie: I thought for sure Doom Slayer had finally hit a #1 spot

  • @ryancasper6576
    @ryancasper6576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The red hood wears a helmet more like motercyclests in a way so I think the bigger head is okay for what it is

    • @AnthonysCustoms
      @AnthonysCustoms  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. He doesn't and it wouldn't matter since we have countless reference image to compare to.

  • @The_Floosh
    @The_Floosh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was really looking forward to Sub-Zero and Scorpion, hurts man. Also, stop hating on Cannonball not having legs. If he only had legs and no effect, would that really be better?

  • @ProjectC28Channel
    @ProjectC28Channel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That moment when you realize you own every single one of these figures.... lol

  • @muhimenrahman6235
    @muhimenrahman6235 ปีที่แล้ว

    some of the bad figures are pretty dope to me maan

  • @SpeedyTheFast7799
    @SpeedyTheFast7799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got the scorpion for 10$ and I dont mind him. He is NOT good as you stated, but for some reason you made it sound like he has no articulation, but you can actually pose the shit out of him lol

  • @fuckyou_4204
    @fuckyou_4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    God dam you McFarlane making all my favourite characters into shitty figure now I have to buy un poseable figures

  • @imtacodan4607
    @imtacodan4607 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These figures have to be terrible if you take Spider-Ham over all of them.

  • @thatocarinaguy
    @thatocarinaguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised the Endgame Hulk Wave's Loki didn't make the list lol

  • @paoloanacleowong9813
    @paoloanacleowong9813 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's o.k for a 6 arms Spider-Man to be ugly.it only needs it's monster feature.

  • @dwighthalpert8364
    @dwighthalpert8364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got really lucky on Doom Slayer. I had one in the warehouse that I work at that actually looked really well painted so I made sure it got to my local store and I managed to get it. The articulation turned out really good as well as I now have him in a similar pose to the OG Doom box art Doomguy. I love mine, and for whatever reason all of my bros say mine is miles better than their version of the figure. I don’t know what happened but I’m just thankful I had the luck I had. Anywho, good video bro! You hit the nail on the head with Dick

  • @marveldash
    @marveldash 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are awesome

  • @yakhouba9
    @yakhouba9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know that it seems like we want you to do this list because it's funny, but sometimes we just need someone to tell it like it is to slap some sense into us so we know what not to buy