To add to your final life advice comments: As an older collector and current retiree who spent way too much on comics, toys, statues, and DVDs throughout the years, I can tell you I did 3 things right: 1. Maintained my health 2. Worked hard but did not let my job cost me my family 3. Contributed to my 401k. (It’s never too early to start) I should also add married a woman who tolerates my collecting. Not many would give up the amount of house space she has for my display.
This is easily one of your best videos, Edd! As a fellow Gen-Xer, I'm right there with you on being much more selective and getting those bargains where you can. I also remember the Rule of 55 and having a clear understanding of your finances. Here's another little tip: as long as you have a good credit rating, if you have a line available, add your kid or grandkid or godchild to your card. Keep your credit in good or better standing and by the time they're 18, they'll already have an excellent credit score to help them get started in life with their buying power. Just make sure to teach them about financial knowledge beforehand. 💲😂👍🏾
I was shocked that so many of my fellow GenXers had no idea of what it was and how it could benefit them… and how corporations and financial advisors “forget” to educate you because it is in neither’s best interest
Good recap and haul. I know most people like them but I kinda don’t like that there’s so many “leaks” on the figures, etc but I get why so many collectors like them, I just enjoy the surprise element of it all. With that being said, I really like the way most of them look like, especially Law & Order, it’s my most anticipated set that I know is coming out in 2025 and I also think the Retro Covergirl looks awesome, way better than the Classified version.
Ugh....the price on those 3.5in figures just irks me. They are virtually as much as a classified figure. Why even buy them? Same thing goes for the MOTU origins figures. They are close to the same price as the New Eternia/Masterverse line, which is far superior. Shouldn't these mid lines be around the $15 mark? What is the point of having two or three lines all in the same price point. How would you feel about including some more comic discussion and content in your videos? I loved the Cobra Commander sub story from last year, and just started reading Void Rivals. Cool to see Pythona show up.
Edd, I feel like your advice about the 401K spoke to me. No joke, myself and my wife have been considering getting my 401K out and are going to talk to our financial advisor and our accountant about it, I still have several years before 55 but it will go by quick. We were thinking about getting it out and saving her 401K because she has way, way more than what I have! Maybe pay basically everything off or close to it, was our thinking.
💯 get with your financial advisor and the more prepared you are the happier you’ll be as a collector/ retiree :) … i certainly don’t expect to work 1 day longer than I need to … we’ve worked hard all our lives and definitely deserve a break
That makes me sad … I am glad the boing version of me was diligently planning for this… I will be, between 55-57 … that does not mean I won’t be busy ..just that I will pursue the endeavors I want…
They also have Thor and the Hulk soap too 😂. I have ideas all the time and I don’t go ahead with them, towards Hasbro. They don’t have an avenue to take in or use such opinions or thoughts.
Thanks for the update 209edd! Great pickups too!
It's been great to support a positive channel like yours. Thanks for the hard work and content!
Thank you sir!
To add to your final life advice comments:
As an older collector and current retiree who spent way too much on comics, toys, statues, and DVDs throughout the years, I can tell you I did 3 things right:
1. Maintained my health
2. Worked hard but did not let my job cost me my family
3. Contributed to my 401k. (It’s never too early to start)
I should also add married a woman who tolerates my collecting. Not many would give up the amount of house space she has for my display.
💯 on all points! A good lady who loves you and your hobby is PRICELESS
This is easily one of your best videos, Edd! As a fellow Gen-Xer, I'm right there with you on being much more selective and getting those bargains where you can. I also remember the Rule of 55 and having a clear understanding of your finances. Here's another little tip: as long as you have a good credit rating, if you have a line available, add your kid or grandkid or godchild to your card. Keep your credit in good or better standing and by the time they're 18, they'll already have an excellent credit score to help them get started in life with their buying power. Just make sure to teach them about financial knowledge beforehand. 💲😂👍🏾
I was shocked that so many of my fellow GenXers had no idea of what it was and how it could benefit them… and how corporations and financial advisors “forget” to educate you because it is in neither’s best interest
Nice haul this week, not a lot of news but the holidays just finished so I wasn't expecting much.
asking Hasbro to improve is like talking to a brick wall. They don't listen and they ignore any criticism that would help them sell their products.
I came across that stinger war pig kit video yesterday and immediately thought of you 😂 i don't have a stinger but now i want one just for that kit
I’m being enabled into it lol … resistance FADING ….lol
Good recap and haul. I know most people like them but I kinda don’t like that there’s so many “leaks” on the figures, etc but I get why so many collectors like them, I just enjoy the surprise element of it all. With that being said, I really like the way most of them look like, especially Law & Order, it’s my most anticipated set that I know is coming out in 2025 and I also think the Retro Covergirl looks awesome, way better than the Classified version.
Yep I’m looking forward to that cover girl and I can’t wait for dialtone … hopefully sci-fi will be on the radar soon as well
Ugh....the price on those 3.5in figures just irks me. They are virtually as much as a classified figure. Why even buy them? Same thing goes for the MOTU origins figures. They are close to the same price as the New Eternia/Masterverse line, which is far superior. Shouldn't these mid lines be around the $15 mark? What is the point of having two or three lines all in the same price point. How would you feel about including some more comic discussion and content in your videos? I loved the Cobra Commander sub story from last year, and just started reading Void Rivals. Cool to see Pythona show up.
I’ll consider it … only thing is I’d hate to spoil it for those that haven’t read it yet .. maybe stand alone??
Thanks for the advice appreciate it. Great video like always Keep up the great work. Thats some good toy news thanks for sharing 👍
Everytime i watch you, reminds me of Wilson off "Tim tool man Tv show" I dont know why.
Like your content though
Thanks neighbor 🙂
Edd, I feel like your advice about the 401K spoke to me. No joke, myself and my wife have been considering getting my 401K out and are going to talk to our financial advisor and our accountant about it, I still have several years before 55 but it will go by quick. We were thinking about getting it out and saving her 401K because she has way, way more than what I have! Maybe pay basically everything off or close to it, was our thinking.
💯 get with your financial advisor and the more prepared you are the happier you’ll be as a collector/ retiree :) … i certainly don’t expect to work 1 day longer than I need to … we’ve worked hard all our lives and definitely deserve a break
I don't think there are very many retiring at age 55 these days
That makes me sad … I am glad the boing version of me was diligently planning for this… I will be, between 55-57 … that does not mean I won’t be busy ..just that I will pursue the endeavors I want…
They also have Thor and the Hulk soap too 😂. I have ideas all the time and I don’t go ahead with them, towards Hasbro. They don’t have an avenue to take in or use such opinions or thoughts.
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