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- You Won't Believe It! Our Toy Making Harder than Hasbro?!
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How Hard Is Our Toy Making Process Compared to Hasbro? | Valaverse Series 5 Action Figures Explained
In this video, Bobby Vala of Valaverse takes you behind the scenes of the Action Force toy production process, answering the question: Is our toy-making process harder than Hasbro’s? From early 3D files to the final production figure, Bobby explains every intricate step that goes into crafting Valaverse action figures.
The Toy-Making Process: Step-by-Step
At Valaverse, each action figure starts with an idea. We work with skilled designers to create detailed 3D models, which are essential for producing high-quality action figures. These models are turned into 3D prints for initial prototyping, allowing us to refine the figure's articulation, design, and features.
Next comes the resin prototype stage, where we produce highly detailed samples that represent the final product. These prototypes are carefully reviewed and modified until they meet our standards for quality and accuracy.
Once the design is finalized, we move on to creating tooling samples, also known as test shots or VSP samples. This is a critical step in toy production, as it ensures the molds are flawless before mass production begins. FEP samples (First Engineering Prototypes) allow us to test articulation, assembly, and structural integrity.
Paint Deco and Paint Masters
One of the most intricate parts of the process is the paint application. Each paint master is hand-painted with precise paint deco to showcase the colors and details of the final figure. These paint masters set the standard for the production team to follow.
For Series 5, we used advanced techniques like inkjet printing to ensure every detail on the figure’s face and accessories is crisp and accurate. This step is crucial in matching the quality of major brands like Hasbro while staying true to the unique style of Valaverse.
Comparing Valaverse to Hasbro
Bobby discusses how our toy-making process compares to larger companies like Hasbro. From Marvel Legends to Hasbro GI Joe figures, the toy-making process shares many similarities, but Valaverse takes extra steps to ensure superior quality. Our smaller team allows us to focus more closely on each action figure, from the first tooling sample to the final production figure.
Unlike some Hasbro toys, where shortcuts can sometimes lead to inconsistent quality, Valaverse ensures every figure is crafted with care. This includes extensive testing of paint variants, articulation, and material durability.
The Final Product: Action Force Series 5
The result of this rigorous process is the incredible Action Force Series 5 line. These action figures are not only collector-worthy but also built for durability and display. Each figure goes through extensive quality control checks before reaching your hands.
Whether you’re a fan of GI Joe ARAH, Marvel Legends, or just love high-quality action figures, Valaverse delivers on every level. We are proud of our attention to detail, and we believe it sets us apart from even the biggest names in the industry.
Why Collectors Love Prototypes and Variants
Bobby also dives into why collectors value prototypes, tooling samples, and paint variants. These early stages of toy production provide a fascinating glimpse into how your favorite action figures come to life. For some collectors, owning a test shot or FEP sample is like owning a piece of history.
Conclusion
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make high-quality action figures, this video will give you a newfound appreciation for the toy production process. Valaverse is committed to delivering the best products to our fans, and we’re excited for what’s next.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below! Let us know what you think about the Action Force line and whether you think our toy-making process is harder than Hasbro’s.
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We need reestocks Night Ops!!😢
Yeah, use to love watching the how its made videos back in the day.
Yeah, it was cool. I never noticed that super awesome table before today. Great table, man!
Very interesting! I was in steel manufacturing for many years. I have always loved seeing the process of and idea becoming reality. Thank you for this.
Thank you for constantly lifting the curtain of toy production! For anyone loving the art of action figures, this is insanely interesting and it's kinda bonkers why the other companys are so hush about it. I have nothing but respect for the whole process. Must be quite difficult to juggle all these different items in all these different stages all the time. I'd love to know more about the concept and design phase, like how do you come up with the characters in the first place? Do you first have a design (or a role to fill) and come up with a biography later, or is it the other way around? I'm sure it's a mixture of both, but that's the part that just fascinates me and I'm sure you could fill an entire video with stories about that whole process. :)
Honestly I could listen to this stuff days on end Bobby and be captivated, your passion for action figure design really shows through when your talking like this, and its great for us collectors to get some inside knowledge.
Definitely don't stop on these kind of videos. Really love to know as much behind the scenes info as you can put together. Maybe a factory tour one of these days? Thanks for all the work.
This is was great! This felt like a master class and guide. Learning about all the different resins, the amount of samples and communication it takes to get a final product teaches patience. Thank you for making this 🤟
This video was definitely needed to educate people on just how the process works and to showcase how a lot of companies cut corners.
Could listen to this for hours. Always been curious about the process, would love to see more content taking a peek behind the curtain!
Love your Crimson Shadow Praetorians. Definitely need more.
This video was very cool. I knew about some of these steps but didn’t how many test samples they went through prior to production. Thank you so much for walking us through the entire process, it's fascinating!👍
I love the behind the scenes aspect of these videos. I really enjoy knowing more about the process
We need to see the Swarm Queen!!! We are waiting for Valaverse frogmen and night landing craft!!
Keep kicking @ss!!
A Queen Bee for the Swarm is such a great idea!
I just want to say thank you for what you're doing and I can't wait for the next wave of action figure.
This was very cool. I've always been curious how the ink jet process was done on faces. Thanks for doing this video
Hey Bobby. Another really awesome video about the BTS of toy developing. Loved hearing the process and timelines you work with on getting a series from concept to in hands.
One element in packaging I'd love to hear about in a future episode is how packaging layouts for Action Force were designed...From the "simple" box color schemes and layout to the blister cards. More specifically, it appears you have a pool of artists that you have for work on the line...How do you plan or divvy up the work between them for each wave? Specifically how QB Productions did the art for Series 4 and 5, but you had Florencio Duyar for the Praetorians, and Troy McKie for other series.
How you review the art, from an artist's eye, and go through that process.
Thanks again Bobby.
Great video. Very informative. 👍
This is, by far, the best video yet! I love waking up on Saturdays and thinking, “Let’s see what Valaverse has in store for us today.”
The video is really cool, especially since I work in manufacturing. It’s fascinating to see this combination of toy-making and creativity, and I absolutely love Valaverse.
I appreciate how transparent Bobby from Valaverse is in this video. He admits he’s not great at designing robots or vehicles but emphasizes the importance of building key partnerships to create amazing toys. It feels like there’s an opportunity to bring in a fantastic vehicle designer in the future. That said, I still love my Muddy Vanguards!
Thank you for this!
Love this! Thanks. Also, picked up the Crimson Shadow Praetorian. Its gorgeous
As soon as I saw the reaper proto type, I want it just because the reaper is my AALLLL TIME favorite of the whole line.
Always fascinating to hear about the production side of toy making.
Great video Bobby. Lookin forward to whats in the pipeline from valaverse 👍🏻👍🏻
Informative video. I see a limited edition figure when you get the creative itch to do a paintmaster. Also, yes on the real pic of figure on package, pushing against the norm. 😎
34 minutes & 9 seconds of absolute awesomeness!
Loved the video! Thanks Bobbie❤
Years of watching how it's made has prepared me for this. 😆
I thought is was very interesting. Love knowing the process.
I love hearing you talk about toy production. Your mention of variants got me thinking... in the original Kenner Star Wars toy line, there were multiple versions of Han Solo with two distinctly different head sculpts that both went into production/circulation. How exactly does something like that happen with a toy manufacturer?
He's an awesome figure. Totally dig him
Very cool to learn more about the production process of this hobby we love. Appreciate the effort! Great video.
Variants did not disappear from Amazon. Mcfarlane Platinum versions get sent to people all the time and it’s not mentioned on the website.
Very interesting! Thank you.
I know you haven't watched it all yet! haha
@Valaverse What about now? 😉
This is awesome , thx 🙏🏻
Glad you liked it!
Can't wait to get me some Shadows.
Thanks for the knowledge really need it from the real practice on the field
Follow up question: what happens to the steel molds after the production run? Can they be reused by the factory or does the production run destroy the mold?
I ask because I’m wondering if eventually you could take the existing molds and create a budget figure for less. Save on tooling.
I know they sometimes get repurposed as ship anchors.
0:30 Damn that's wild so you flipped it over at the archives and it said Valaverse on the back? Crazy.
Variants? We like to call them "chase" now
Awesome content! Tks for sharing it!
Very interesting
Man I hope they make the shadow in army green or security guard blue I don't like black figures they get lost in my display so a lighter colour would be great for army building
Nice.
I love this video, I got educated today!!!
Will the swarm vehicle come with a swarm pilot. Also, will female swarm troopers come this year.
Eating this up with a spoon!
Don't want to go to the well too much, but here goes...
At what stage does the production cost become final?
How does Valaverse keep their factory work from getting subbed out?
And one money question (not Valaverse specific): How much would it cost to have your old molds palatalized and shipped over to avoid unauthorized reuse?
Thank you for your time.
I just ordered two of those praetorians they are supposed to coming today seeing how I live in the same state lol just hope ups doesn’t deliver them to the wrong house again luckily when they did with my last order they delivered to my neighbor lol
one more question... since Valaverse doesn't have big orders with stores nationwide like Target, Walmart, etc.. and mostly is online... making the move to national manufacturing, wouldn't it allow you to move your product faster in a calendar year.. allowing for more waves to be released within the same calendar year, increasing sales and balancing out costs and profits?
that would vastly increase the production value and timeline...and those costs would have to be put on the consumer as well..and moving locations doesn't shrinking development and review timelines.
Hey Shitimus Prime, are you taking notes?
I loved this one
what would Valaverse need to bring toy manufacturing and production to the United States?
Would this period of price increase on action figures help make the move to manufacturing nationally?
I guarantee Super 7 skips the tooling sample stage.
haha. You think?
@@Valaverse It would explain wobbly legs, short necks and figures that can barely T pose.
From what I've heard they have all the tool they need in management.
Customer service is worse than Hasbro. I sent a customer service contact request right after Joelanta and never got any response. The arms of my crimson shadow elite fall off at the bicep swivel. Both arms. Ive tried heating them up and putting them back together but eventually the work them selves back out and fall off on the shelf. One is worse than the other
Drive time
enjoy!
make your figures more sexy, 80s and 90s comic style, perhaps a military bikini wave, after all figures are for adults
Bob! Where's my order from bbts? You're slacking dude. I know, I know. There were manufacturing setbacks / issues. 😉👍
Process would be super speeded up if they didn't have to be sent back and forth to China.
Then you'd also be paying more for your figures as well..then complain about that
@junkioncraftsandbuilds wasn't a complaint, just saying the process would be faster without travel back and forth from china
I get eepy all the ti- oh (/~,,~\)