And STAN SOLO RULES!!! I wish I could buy ALL of his creations! I really don’t understand why Hasbro doesn’t just make him lead designer for their Star Wars retro line!!!!!!!!
I think it’s fantastic that Stan Solo gets made all the figures that people wanted from Kenner but never got, if people have a problem with them don’t buy them it’s that simple 👍🏻🇦🇺
My first thought was, dude calm down... but then I realized have days like that too. I'm glad you got it off your chest. I actually admire you for stepping into it.
The arguments over custom toys, reproductions, bootlegs etc. cracks me up. I'm so glad that your videos talk about what you like regardless of what it is. I'm glad that the FB groups I am one of the admins of don't get into those arguments. We like all Star Wars toys, even the fan made stuff. I gave Disney a chance with the sequels and stories, but gave up on them after how bad the second season of The Mandilorian was. I rewatch every Star Wars movie at least once every year, but the sequels and Star Wars story movies are hard to rewatch. Rogue One was pretty good - for a Disney movie, but still not as good as the movies Lucas made. I'd be interested to hear what you think of them too. Good video!
Some groups let the members run wild. It’s ridiculous. The Disney era of Star Wars is trash in my opinion. Some good stuff like Rogue One but I dislike 99% of the stuff Disney has put out.
Agreed. The occasional glimmer of something good, but mostly trash. Disney ruins everythin it buys eventually. Pixar, Marvel and now Star Wars. @@GQJedi
Great Video GQ, keep on roaring with your sermons! A Lion doesn’t lose any sleep over the opinion of sheep! I wish I had all of Stan Solo figures. They’re the next best thing to Kenner.
To be fair, occasionally I'll see a Stan Solo product on your video that I initially passed on, that I go and buy after your review. So.... 🤣 But seriously, some folks are just too serious & sensative. Everyone should collect how they see fit. I personally feel that our hobby has been made better with high quality customs and folks like Stan Solo/Next 17 that put out great products that further enhance our vintage collections, putting out items that are expensive or go beyond what was originally released. It would be one thing if there were people that were trying to pass off these items as originals or purposely making customs to try to fool buyers into thinking their original, but for the most part that's not happening. Keep up the great work and thanks for the Sunday Sermon GQ.
Glad you could attend the sermon! You're right. People need to lighten up. Plain and simple. Thank god for custom toy makers. They are the ones keeping the hobby alive and thriving. Cheers, buddy!
GQJ, you make cool videos showing some great figures and sets. Some vintage, some customs from different makers, and great custom-made playsets. You never misrepresent what you review. Keep being awesome and doing your excellent videos. Let the haters and trolls go suck on a lightsaber.
Preach it my man. Been there and done that and agree on all points. One thing that came up with me and a friend one night, for at least a decade TH-camrs have done nothing but try to sell us this and that. When some of us just want to share our joy the more dim witted get all bent out of shape because they think you are trying to to sell them whatever the video is about, which is furthest thing from the truth. I notice too, these guys have no tact, they cannot disagree with you in a respectful way and just say "OK not for me"or whatever and let you have your joy. I am of the mind collect what brings you joy. Peace my man,
Everyone who knows me knows my feelings about Chris Smith of Stan Solo Creations. But I have never told anybody not to buy his figures just because I'm not a fan of the person in charge. His figures are unquestionably some of the best out there. Why wouldn't you want them in your collection? And it's YOUR collection! You gotta love all these gatekeepers and their moral stances 🙄 Great video, GQ 👍
40yo collectors? Lol you left out us truly OG collectors that are in our 50’s 😉 I was 5yo when Star Wars came out and 6yo when I first laid my hands on that plastic gold that would define my childhood and my childhood toys boxes.. Love the videos my friend… Tell the haters to go f themselves
i was two and a half when i got my first figure: a palitoys 12" R2 in england. i was 18 in seattle and just about to dig it all out of the basement when my mom donated my entire collection to Salvation Army
Gen X was born 1965-1980, so if a kid was born in, say, 1978 and was 5 years old when ROTJ hit theaters in 1983 then he is 46 years old now, not in his 50s. If you seeing Star Wars at age 5 in 1977 is legitimate "OG fan" then so is your fellow Gen X kid who saw E.T. and Jedi at 5 yo. in 1982 and 1983. The Gen X kid born in 1965/66 was 12 when Star Wars hit theaters in 1977, should he consider a 5 yo like you "og fan?" or not?? Star Wars was a Generation X thing overall, a 40 year old wasn't even born yet lol. The oldest Xer is 59 and the youngest is 44. Imagine a 13 year old who saw SW in '77 (Boomer generation) and now in his 60s, would HE consider you "og fan" or not? In my estimation, if you were born in the 1960s or 1970s, you're an OG Fan. You remember seeing SW in the theater.
"Buying bootlegs hurts corporations", like I care about some CEO getting his massive bonus at the end of the year. Those corporations will fire the low-rung employees even when they show big profits. Anyone crying about this rules out the right to be listened to. It's the toy collector equivalent of some "gamer" crying about emulation- usually some single mid-40s guy who lives in a home big enough for a family of 4 so he has room to store his hoarded pile of game cartridges. Hasbro often won't release this stuff & even if they do their quality is horrible now.
Couldn't agree with you more. I've stated many times that I'm not a fan of Hasbro. Not one bit. Regardless of your corporate stance, people need to chill out about all of this. These are just toys. Period. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Great video GQ. It’s sad that this topic has to be addressed over and over again. The same trolls are playing the same games. They just show their ignorance and that they are not in the hobby for the joy but for profit.
100%. Such a shame. Just takes a few bad apples. But at the end of the day, you gotta be you. Do your thing. That's all that matters. Just wanted to share with you all my experiences.
I left FB toy groups years ago and they have the same problems: unnecessary drama, price gouging, spamming of non-toy content and overall immature attitude from a lot of people in general. I have no need of this immature stuff. I sometimes use FB to buy toys from legit sellers nowadays anyway. As for bootleg stuff, I have very few of them but that's just for my own and I have no plans to sell them for obvious reasons.
The hell what other people think, collect what makes you happy. I got lots of stan solo figs and the last 17 figs and lots of retro figures, at the end of the day it just makes myself happy
I"ll collect old Kenner figures and Stan Solo figures. That's my choice and your choice as well. Whatever makes you happy. I'll also buy a spare part off from a seller to replace a miss X-wing piece. Most of us can't afford new in box items. I think it will be alright......Thanks for your rant!
Amen Brother! Message to anti repro people: STOP TRYING TO POLICE THE HOBBY AND HOW OTHER PEOPLE TRY TO COLLECT! It's none of your business how GQ Jedi or any other individual chooses to collect or what products we choose to review. Don't like it? Change the channel!!!!
Great video once again Chandler, I love how you say it like it is :) also those "fake bootlegs" are hard to find , very rare indeed hahahahah !!! Keep up the good work dude :)
@@GQJedies I did see the video on that Rancor pit. I'm a prop/toy designer and a big fan of these custom pieces. They give a fresh view on the Kenner line that I know by heart by now. I hope to see more custom vehicles being made. Recently I discovered the work of GreeblerElf. He has a few great designs like a kenner version of the Dantive 4...
The naysayers are few and far between… I ignore them and collect what I like, repair and restore the way I prefer and when someone who is a fan of the hobby makes what I think is cool, I get it.. Stan Solo, The Next 17, Pro Custom Figures and all the other customizers rule! you’re singing to the choir brother! Collect or Collect Not! Don’t Cry and try to ruin it for the rest of us! If the market drops and the prices tumble, I don’t care! Not in it for the financial investment , Mine is an emotional investment with a series of movies and characters that make me feel young and happy- Amen, and Thanks for the sermon 🤘😎
If Hasbro were doing their job properly… I think that’s what hurts them. SS is righting the wrongs that Kenner did with their omission of so many key/cool characters, creatures and vehicles. As I mentioned before, it is probably the Andrew Ainsworth ruling that allows him to do what he does. Just as someone like RS Propmasters benefits from this, giving the fans extremely accurate props/helmets etc., why shouldn’t SS be allowed to service a great need/want in the vintage Kenner collecting market? RS, or anyone else outside of the US, doesn’t need a licence to produce Star Wars props, but they get nothing but love and praise. Why the double standards for SS?
Great video. Your enthusiasm for collecting comes across so nice in your videos and encourages people like me to get back into collecting, digging out my old Kenner figures, filling some gaps and exploring the fine creations of figure makers like Stan Solo and Next 17. I'm clued in enough to know your enthusiasm is all about collecting. What sort of idiot would mistake your videos as a sales pitch? I laughed out loud when you mentioned Cheetos stains! :D
I enjoy your Videos! I have a combination of Classic 77'-84' figures, Retro Collection Figures, as well as repro weapons for those figures. I get a kick out of seeing Creative 3D prints of Playsets, Vehicles and Figures that Hasbro probably will never make. So keep on Posting, and disregard the Ultra-Conservative, Judgemental Collectors. This is supposed to be a fun Hobby, not a Competition. 🙂
We definitely want to hear your take about The Disney Star Wars stuff. I agree they've ruined it. I dont understand these people that are miserable and troll toy collectors. Just truly unhappy people. Your doing a great job.
Thanks, Cheryl. If there's enough interest, I'll make said video. But you know, in general, I just do my thing. I hope others can freely do their thing. That's all. Not asking for much.
Great video man! I wanted to weigh in on the Disney ownership thing, they can just stick it! Disney sucks! I tried to give them a chance and I feel they totally screw the fans at every chance they get. As far as I'm concerned there's a distinct difference between George Lucas SW and Disney SW. I sold off most of the Disney Wars crap I had and only focus on Lucas era items. I hope Disney falls apart and someone who truly cares about the fans and audience buys them out;
It's ironic because you're right. However, I wouldn't make a video that could possibly out myself. LMAO. People say a lot of things. But ultimately, I've got nothing to prove either way. Believe what you like.
I mean, i made a fake Uzay Headman from a beater, is that considered a bootleg of a bootleg? 😂 Those guys are destroying the community unfortunately, with their childish stuff....
Some people just suck. You talk about stuff you like and enjoy, and some arse wipes gotta be like that. The heck with them. Keep up the great videos, Gq! Fake bootleg..lol.
It's crazy all these fn trolls need to just keep there comments and negatively to themselves!!!!! Ur channel is laid back and chill!!! People need to just calm down and clean the Cheetoos off there shirts and clean Moms basement!!!!! Ha ha I kid I kid!!! Just do you bro!!!! Keep up the great work bro!!!! 👍
Everytime i watch your videos i get so jealous of your tatooine skiff set up 😂, you're right though, absolutely don't lose sleep over these wankers! Great vid as always 🫡
Ah man. I truly hope you find one. It's a great piece. One of my favorites in the collection that's for sure. I just do my thing and if it lands, it lands.
Yeah I hear yeah I'm trying to get a power of the force removable helmet darth MOC with the coin and they are like $150-$200 on ebay it is ridiculous bro.but I'll give in because stan solo is all out
Well said and when will people just live and let live. Like you say it’s everyone’s own collection and you collect how you want. It was due to watching you I found out about Stan Solo and TN17. I now have every TN17 figure made and almost every Stan Solo. Like you said it’s a b*tch that people are buying them as soon as they go on the sights then putting them on EBay for 3x more. It’s a necessary evil that I pay the stupid prices as I want the full run 😢. At least once I’ve got the final dozen figures I can relax and just stick to pre orders. As for people saying Stan Solo are repro, have they ever stopped to think that people might just collect Stan Solo and not be into Kenner? Also question for you, I know you don’t do Hasbro but have you thought about Outer Rim or custom makers who make missing figures that are more like Hasbro than Kenner? What’s your take on that? I collect everything but if Kenner made it I’d have Kenner over Hasbro. My Hasbro are only figures not made by anyone else. Sorry for long message and keep up the good work 👍🏻
Collect what you want. That's always been my motto. I really don't have an opinion on some of those custom makers you've mentioned because I haven't personally held one of their figures. So in essence, it's not fair for me to judge or give an opinion. But I think ANY toy maker should concentrate on figures that were never made vs figures that Hasbro has made multiple times already. Hope that answers your question.
@@GQJedi the amount of bitching in the toy community is sickening. They are just toys. Let’s just enjoy the hobby! There’s some god awful things happening in the world, and toy collecting isn’t one of them
I bought my Son a Bobba Fett gor $80 bucks at a flea market, it wS some kind of collectable that fired missile from wrist rocket. I looked it up on ebay after, the same toy was $6.00 i felt like a sucker. But what could i do my 8 yr old son said he knew what it was i blame the pin eyed liar from the Flea Market. I learned my lesson however, divorce guilt is expensive 😅😅
Anyone that doesn’t like what you’re saying in this video is the kind of person the video is about. Or they are one of those positivity police that claim they hate drama and it’s all about the “love of the hobby”. But really those people want to walk through life with blinders on and pretend that there’s not stuff being said and done that affects other people. They’re just so absorbed in their own little toy world that they can’t see the forest for the trees.
Well said, PR!! You're literally saying what a lot of collectors are probably thinking. The groups make things needlessly ugly. And some folks need to wake up.
You are true Star Wars fan! And you appreciate anyone who can give the true fans what they want! So to the haters, shut the hell up! Btw, you would a damn good Jedi actor if Disney made non-woke, actual canon, bad ass movie! 😁
Dave at Toy Polloi puts up a video now and then of some of his hate comments, people are just mental, nothing we can do about it but poke fun at their stupidity. I have made a copy of a Bootleg , some Uzay copies, does that count?
@@GQJedi nope, it does not matter but it is good sometimes to get issues off your chest. I like what you do so with every negative Nancy you will have more lovers, keep up the good work
Hey!...Missing your content!..When can we expect a new vid? I finally got my R4-M9 from Stan Solo...I hope he makes a Snowtrooper Commander next...What other characters should he make? Who's side IS R4-M9 ON?...I always thought, since ol' '77, that he was a Rebel droid..and he is being taken like spoils along with the Fleet prisoners. But Ive heard some say he is Imperial, and is like ..guiding.. the prisoners off the Tantive IV???
@@GQJedi -Awesome!..thanks for letting me know..even though I am subscribed. Brother, I just dunno if I can agree he was an Imperial droid..he looks like (and I always thought) he was captured just like the Fleet Troopers....what is he doing?..leading them out of the ship?..Isnt that the Stormtroopers job? I want a vote!!!...Who says he's an Imp??
You are a great entertainer. If some peoples don't like your contents, they should just watch something else! I think we lose too much time explaining ourselves and for what? To defend stuff we like?!?
I am not New to the Star Wars collector world a collect Star Wars toys from a young age. And i like your video's still keep on the good work and never give up are else those idiiots gonna win and that woul,th be a Bad thing. Like you sad do or do not there is no try master Yoda out smartest that idiots a long time aggo in a Galaxy far far away.👌
Understand why people get upset. The vintage Kenner figures are worth big money. And if you are spending big money on something you are going to be sensitive when someone is putting out an "unlicensed" product because it can devalue your investment. Same thing is happening in sports memorabilia with "Custom' jerseys. They get a super star athlete to sign a generic knock off of a team's jersey and sell it much cheaper than the authentic/licensed jersey. That reeks of greed. However, Stan Solo appears to be filling a need for a niche market, so it doesn't really bother me.
Kenner doesn’t go down in value because of SS or any other toy maker. I see the same Kenner stuff fetching the same ridiculous prices that it always has year after year. Only it keeps climbing. Who knows what will happen in the future but ultimately people need to chill. Customs are Marked. But If you’re going to spend big money on something you should know exactly what to look out for so you aren’t getting duped. If that’s the buyers concerned, then do the homework. I’m all for people wanting to preserve their collections but buying into SW for the monetary value is silly. My opinion of course.
And STAN SOLO RULES!!! I wish I could buy ALL of his creations! I really don’t understand why Hasbro doesn’t just make him lead designer for their Star Wars retro line!!!!!!!!
That would be aces if they did, man!
Make a bunch of money to😂
I think it’s fantastic that Stan Solo gets made all the figures that people wanted from Kenner but never got, if people have a problem with them don’t buy them it’s that simple 👍🏻🇦🇺
Pretty simple really.
My first thought was, dude calm down... but then I realized have days like that too. I'm glad you got it off your chest. I actually admire you for stepping into it.
Some things need to be said. Much like yesterday’s released video. Check that out if you haven’t.
GQ Jedi going scorched Earth on the haters! He has the high ground! 💯
Haha. Just saying it like it is.
The arguments over custom toys, reproductions, bootlegs etc. cracks me up. I'm so glad that your videos talk about what you like regardless of what it is. I'm glad that the FB groups I am one of the admins of don't get into those arguments. We like all Star Wars toys, even the fan made stuff.
I gave Disney a chance with the sequels and stories, but gave up on them after how bad the second season of The Mandilorian was. I rewatch every Star Wars movie at least once every year, but the sequels and Star Wars story movies are hard to rewatch. Rogue One was pretty good - for a Disney movie, but still not as good as the movies Lucas made.
I'd be interested to hear what you think of them too.
Good video!
Some groups let the members run wild. It’s ridiculous. The Disney era of Star Wars is trash in my opinion. Some good stuff like Rogue One but I dislike 99% of the stuff Disney has put out.
Agreed. The occasional glimmer of something good, but mostly trash. Disney ruins everythin it buys eventually. Pixar, Marvel and now Star Wars. @@GQJedi
Great Video GQ, keep on roaring with your sermons! A Lion doesn’t lose any sleep over the opinion of sheep! I wish I had all of Stan Solo figures. They’re the next best thing to Kenner.
Thanks, Javier!! Always great to hear from you. I feel lucky to be able to get my hands on any Stan Solo figures.
I hear you about the Stan Solo scalpers.I collect for the joy, not to resale like the dorks with dollars signs in their eyes.
Good man. 👍🏻
Epic Rant 😊❤ totally agree with you across the board. Shitty people will wallow in their own negativity.
It was a rant. Not sure if it was epic but I felt inclined to say it.
To be fair, occasionally I'll see a Stan Solo product on your video that I initially passed on, that I go and buy after your review. So.... 🤣
But seriously, some folks are just too serious & sensative. Everyone should collect how they see fit.
I personally feel that our hobby has been made better with high quality customs and folks like Stan Solo/Next 17 that put out great products that further enhance our vintage collections, putting out items that are expensive or go beyond what was originally released.
It would be one thing if there were people that were trying to pass off these items as originals or purposely making customs to try to fool buyers into thinking their original, but for the most part that's not happening.
Keep up the great work and thanks for the Sunday Sermon GQ.
Glad you could attend the sermon! You're right. People need to lighten up. Plain and simple. Thank god for custom toy makers. They are the ones keeping the hobby alive and thriving. Cheers, buddy!
GQJ, you make cool videos showing some great figures and sets. Some vintage, some customs from different makers, and great custom-made playsets. You never misrepresent what you review. Keep being awesome and doing your excellent videos. Let the haters and trolls go suck on a lightsaber.
Thanks for the support and kind words, bud. Means a lot.
Preach it my man. Been there and done that and agree on all points. One thing that came up with me and a friend one night, for at least a decade TH-camrs have done nothing but try to sell us this and that. When some of us just want to share our joy the more dim witted get all bent out of shape because they think you are trying to to sell them whatever the video is about, which is furthest thing from the truth. I notice too, these guys have no tact, they cannot disagree with you in a respectful way and just say "OK not for me"or whatever and let you have your joy. I am of the mind collect what brings you joy. Peace my man,
Well stated, my friend. Well stated. Ultimately, people should chill out as these are just toys. No need for all the drama.
Collect what you want everyone, FFS people!!!! I collect TVC but love watching SW content on YT. Keep up the good work.
Well said. Thank you!
Everyone who knows me knows my feelings about Chris Smith of Stan Solo Creations. But I have never told anybody not to buy his figures just because I'm not a fan of the person in charge. His figures are unquestionably some of the best out there. Why wouldn't you want them in your collection? And it's YOUR collection! You gotta love all these gatekeepers and their moral stances 🙄
Great video, GQ 👍
Appreciate your honesty and willingness to share that info. Thank you. Nice to deal with adults:)
He is like an angry chef who you dont want to cross, but his food is amazing.
LMAO!
@projektkobra2247 Haha!! 🤣 Exactly! Couldn't have said it better 👏👏👏
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40yo collectors? Lol you left out us truly OG collectors that are in our 50’s 😉 I was 5yo when Star Wars came out and 6yo when I first laid my hands on that plastic gold that would define my childhood and my childhood toys boxes..
Love the videos my friend…
Tell the haters to go f themselves
Yep, 5yo for me as well 😊
Haha. I was just throwing that number out there but you get my point.
Thank you so much.
Roger Roger.
i was two and a half when i got my first figure: a palitoys 12" R2 in england. i was 18 in seattle and just about to dig it all out of the basement when my mom donated my entire collection to Salvation Army
Gen X was born 1965-1980, so if a kid was born in, say, 1978 and was 5 years old when ROTJ hit theaters in 1983 then he is 46 years old now, not in his 50s. If you seeing Star Wars at age 5 in 1977 is legitimate "OG fan" then so is your fellow Gen X kid who saw E.T. and Jedi at 5 yo. in 1982 and 1983.
The Gen X kid born in 1965/66 was 12 when Star Wars hit theaters in 1977, should he consider a 5 yo like you "og fan?" or not??
Star Wars was a Generation X thing overall, a 40 year old wasn't even born yet lol. The oldest Xer is 59 and the youngest is 44.
Imagine a 13 year old who saw SW in '77 (Boomer generation) and now in his 60s, would HE consider you "og fan" or not?
In my estimation, if you were born in the 1960s or 1970s, you're an OG Fan. You remember seeing SW in the theater.
I’m a 54 year old collector in the UK and I love GQ’s vids and the enthusiasm! 🙌
Well now I don’t have to go to church tomorrow. I’ve already been preached to!! 🤪🤪
I love to hear it. My work here is done.
"Buying bootlegs hurts corporations", like I care about some CEO getting his massive bonus at the end of the year. Those corporations will fire the low-rung employees even when they show big profits. Anyone crying about this rules out the right to be listened to. It's the toy collector equivalent of some "gamer" crying about emulation- usually some single mid-40s guy who lives in a home big enough for a family of 4 so he has room to store his hoarded pile of game cartridges. Hasbro often won't release this stuff & even if they do their quality is horrible now.
Couldn't agree with you more. I've stated many times that I'm not a fan of Hasbro. Not one bit. Regardless of your corporate stance, people need to chill out about all of this. These are just toys. Period. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Great video GQ. It’s sad that this topic has to be addressed over and over again. The same trolls are playing the same games. They just show their ignorance and that they are not in the hobby for the joy but for profit.
100%. Such a shame. Just takes a few bad apples. But at the end of the day, you gotta be you. Do your thing. That's all that matters. Just wanted to share with you all my experiences.
I left FB toy groups years ago and they have the same problems: unnecessary drama, price gouging, spamming of non-toy content and overall immature attitude from a lot of people in general. I have no need of this immature stuff. I sometimes use FB to buy toys from legit sellers nowadays anyway.
As for bootleg stuff, I have very few of them but that's just for my own and I have no plans to sell them for obvious reasons.
You gotta do you. If I preach anything on this channel, it's that. Do your own thing and screw the haters.
The hell what other people think, collect what makes you happy. I got lots of stan solo figs and the last 17 figs and lots of retro figures, at the end of the day it just makes myself happy
People need to stay in their own lane. That's it.
I"ll collect old Kenner figures and Stan Solo figures. That's my choice and your choice as well. Whatever makes you happy. I'll also buy a spare part off from a seller to replace a miss X-wing piece. Most of us can't afford new in box items. I think it will be alright......Thanks for your rant!
Bingo. You got it! 👌🏻
I, for one, would find your thoughts on the Disney era to be an intriguing watch.
Well then you are in luck because I just dropped that video today! Go check it out.
I love the Channel ! Talking about Star Wars figures is the best.
Happy to hear that! I agree.
Amen Brother! Message to anti repro people: STOP TRYING TO POLICE THE HOBBY AND HOW OTHER PEOPLE TRY TO COLLECT! It's none of your business how GQ Jedi or any other individual chooses to collect or what products we choose to review. Don't like it? Change the channel!!!!
I encourage those that have issues to not watch my videos. Haha. No skin off my back. I don't need their negativity nor does anyone else.
Great video once again Chandler, I love how you say it like it is :) also those "fake bootlegs" are hard to find , very rare indeed hahahahah !!! Keep up the good work dude :)
Thanks, Marcus! Some people are crazy. That's all I can say.
there are lot of trolls online we should be very carefull.
Absolutely.
I like your channel, keep rolling sir! btw that 'bootleg' rancor pit behind your left shoulder in the video looks awesome! 'thank the maker' 😀
Ah right on, man! Appreciate that. Haha. Thanks! Have you seen the video on that rancor pit?
@@GQJedies I did see the video on that Rancor pit. I'm a prop/toy designer and a big fan of these custom pieces. They give a fresh view on the Kenner line that I know by heart by now. I hope to see more custom vehicles being made. Recently I discovered the work of GreeblerElf. He has a few great designs like a kenner version of the Dantive 4...
What a fun job you have?! WOW! Yes, the Tantive IV from GreeblerElf is next level awesomeness. I really want to get one of those.
Hold on, I gotta go to the "ATM machine" to pull out some "cash money" to go buy some more "fake bootleg" action figures. lol
I only accept big bills though. Nothing under $50s.
Keep it going- I always love your content!!! All the best to you man!
Thanks, Eric! I love to hear that. MTFBWY
"fake bootlegs", and "Hot Water Heaters" lol....... the internet is a wild place lol
Hilarious. 😂
The naysayers are few and far between… I ignore them and collect what I like, repair and restore the way I prefer and when someone who is a fan of the hobby makes what I think is cool, I get it.. Stan Solo, The Next 17, Pro Custom Figures and all the other customizers rule!
you’re singing to the choir brother! Collect or Collect Not! Don’t Cry and try to ruin it for the rest of us! If the market drops and the prices tumble, I don’t care! Not in it for the financial investment , Mine is an emotional investment with a series of movies and characters that make me feel young and happy- Amen, and Thanks for the sermon 🤘😎
Well stated, Stephen. Literally took the words out of my mouth. Thanks for always being a positive light in this community.
If Hasbro were doing their job properly…
I think that’s what hurts them. SS is righting the wrongs that Kenner did with their omission of so many key/cool characters, creatures and vehicles.
As I mentioned before, it is probably the Andrew Ainsworth ruling that allows him to do what he does.
Just as someone like RS Propmasters benefits from this, giving the fans extremely accurate props/helmets etc., why shouldn’t SS be allowed to service a great need/want in the vintage Kenner collecting market?
RS, or anyone else outside of the US, doesn’t need a licence to produce Star Wars props, but they get nothing but love and praise.
Why the double standards for SS?
Bingo.
Keep it real. 👍
I'm not a fan of someone telling others how to collect. You do you, enjoy collecting and be happy. We only live once.
Words to live by, man.
Great video. Your enthusiasm for collecting comes across so nice in your videos and encourages people like me to get back into collecting, digging out my old Kenner figures, filling some gaps and exploring the fine creations of figure makers like Stan Solo and Next 17. I'm clued in enough to know your enthusiasm is all about collecting. What sort of idiot would mistake your videos as a sales pitch? I laughed out loud when you mentioned Cheetos stains! :D
Always happy to talk Star Wars and hopefully brighten your day. Cheers!
I enjoy your Videos! I have a combination of Classic 77'-84' figures, Retro Collection Figures, as well as repro weapons for those figures.
I get a kick out of seeing Creative 3D prints of Playsets, Vehicles and Figures that Hasbro probably will never make. So keep on Posting, and disregard the Ultra-Conservative, Judgemental Collectors. This is supposed to be a fun Hobby, not a Competition. 🙂
Roger Roger! Yeah. I'm going to keep doing my thing. I do like to share my experiences with you guys to entertain or educate.
We definitely want to hear your take about The Disney Star Wars stuff. I agree they've ruined it. I dont understand these people that are miserable and troll toy collectors. Just truly unhappy people. Your doing a great job.
Thanks, Cheryl. If there's enough interest, I'll make said video. But you know, in general, I just do my thing. I hope others can freely do their thing. That's all. Not asking for much.
Great video man! I wanted to weigh in on the Disney ownership thing, they can just stick it! Disney sucks! I tried to give them a chance and I feel they totally screw the fans at every chance they get. As far as I'm concerned there's a distinct difference between George Lucas SW and Disney SW. I sold off most of the Disney Wars crap I had and only focus on Lucas era items. I hope Disney falls apart and someone who truly cares about the fans and audience buys them out;
I agree with you, man. Absolutely. Trying to gauge interest level for making a video on this subject.
Love your vids, Great content as usual and they are idiots that accuse you of bootlegs and selling omg.
Some people do have their head up their @ss.
AWESOME! - To The Point and Spot-On because it has to be said. 👍🏻😎
Only way I know how to roll.
"I don't sell toys."
"Yeah...Okay, that is exactly what someone who sells toys would say."
😉
It's ironic because you're right. However, I wouldn't make a video that could possibly out myself. LMAO. People say a lot of things. But ultimately, I've got nothing to prove either way. Believe what you like.
@@GQJedi People need to chill.
I Love your content. Your awesome in my book.👍
Well thanks, amigo. I really appreciate you letting me know.
I mean, i made a fake Uzay Headman from a beater, is that considered a bootleg of a bootleg? 😂 Those guys are destroying the community unfortunately, with their childish stuff....
I guess. Hahaha. Yes. Some of these guys are ruining a good thing. But we must not let them.
Some people just suck. You talk about stuff you like and enjoy, and some arse wipes gotta be like that. The heck with them.
Keep up the great videos, Gq!
Fake bootleg..lol.
Thanks, man. Appreciate that. I'll definitely keep doing my thing.
Wow,just ignore them
I like to call them out for the idiots they are.
It's crazy all these fn trolls need to just keep there comments and negatively to themselves!!!!! Ur channel is laid back and chill!!! People need to just calm down and clean the Cheetoos off there shirts and clean Moms basement!!!!! Ha ha I kid I kid!!! Just do you bro!!!! Keep up the great work bro!!!! 👍
Hahaha! Thanks, bro!!! Appreciate the good vibes and laughs.
thanks for Sharing, I Like toy talk, its for everyone - thanks GQ Jedi
Anytime!
your vids and content is Great!
Glad you think so! Thank you :)
I collect Fake Bootlegs of bootleg Fakes! sooo.. nananana...lol
LOL
Everytime i watch your videos i get so jealous of your tatooine skiff set up 😂, you're right though, absolutely don't lose sleep over these wankers! Great vid as always 🫡
Ah man. I truly hope you find one. It's a great piece. One of my favorites in the collection that's for sure. I just do my thing and if it lands, it lands.
@GQJedi i will one day, just keeping my eyes open at the toy events we have here, keep up the great work mate
MTFBWY
People are accusing you of selling Stan Solo? lol I remember awhile back someone made a similar comment about RetroBlasting.
Is that right? I didn’t know that. Seems to be a theme. LOL.
@@GQJedi Someone at least thought or accused Michael of being a toymaker. He might've been accused of being Stan Solo or The Fans Strike Back.
Good lord. Who are these clown? Oh boy.
Preach On GQ!!!
You know me, pal. I just call it like I see it.
Yeah I hear yeah I'm trying to get a power of the force removable helmet darth MOC with the coin and they are like $150-$200 on ebay it is ridiculous bro.but I'll give in because stan solo is all out
Damn. That's what they are fetching already? Sheesh.
Well said and when will people just live and let live. Like you say it’s everyone’s own collection and you collect how you want. It was due to watching you I found out about Stan Solo and TN17. I now have every TN17 figure made and almost every Stan Solo. Like you said it’s a b*tch that people are buying them as soon as they go on the sights then putting them on EBay for 3x more. It’s a necessary evil that I pay the stupid prices as I want the full run 😢. At least once I’ve got the final dozen figures I can relax and just stick to pre orders. As for people saying Stan Solo are repro, have they ever stopped to think that people might just collect Stan Solo and not be into Kenner? Also question for you, I know you don’t do Hasbro but have you thought about Outer Rim or custom makers who make missing figures that are more like Hasbro than Kenner? What’s your take on that? I collect everything but if Kenner made it I’d have Kenner over Hasbro. My Hasbro are only figures not made by anyone else. Sorry for long message and keep up the good work 👍🏻
Collect what you want. That's always been my motto. I really don't have an opinion on some of those custom makers you've mentioned because I haven't personally held one of their figures. So in essence, it's not fair for me to judge or give an opinion. But I think ANY toy maker should concentrate on figures that were never made vs figures that Hasbro has made multiple times already. Hope that answers your question.
“Fake bootlegs” haha people are so dumb man.
Keep up the good work brother!
Some people truly are. So sad.
@@GQJedi the amount of bitching in the toy community is sickening. They are just toys. Let’s just enjoy the hobby! There’s some god awful things happening in the world, and toy collecting isn’t one of them
I bought my Son a Bobba Fett gor $80 bucks at a flea market, it wS some kind of collectable that fired missile from wrist rocket. I looked it up on ebay after, the same toy was $6.00 i felt like a sucker. But what could i do my 8 yr old son said he knew what it was i blame the pin eyed liar from the Flea Market. I learned my lesson however, divorce guilt is expensive 😅😅
That's a bummer. Better luck next time. Happy hunting.
Do you just collect the toys or do you read and collect any of the pre Disney books and comics.
I mainly just collect the vintage Kenner era of toys and merchandise.
Anyone that doesn’t like what you’re saying in this video is the kind of person the video is about. Or they are one of those positivity police that claim they hate drama and it’s all about the “love of the hobby”. But really those people want to walk through life with blinders on and pretend that there’s not stuff being said and done that affects other people. They’re just so absorbed in their own little toy world that they can’t see the forest for the trees.
Well said, PR!! You're literally saying what a lot of collectors are probably thinking. The groups make things needlessly ugly. And some folks need to wake up.
Great video!
Thanks. Cheers!
"Fake Bootlegs?" So they're real figures? 😂
Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?
You are true Star Wars fan! And you appreciate anyone who can give the true fans what they want! So to the haters, shut the hell up! Btw, you would a damn good Jedi actor if Disney made non-woke, actual canon, bad ass movie! 😁
Thanks for the kind words, amigo! I would love to play a jedi in a Star Wars project if the script was good.
" ... boring conversation anyway."
LOL
Dave at Toy Polloi puts up a video now and then of some of his hate comments, people are just mental, nothing we can do about it but poke fun at their stupidity.
I have made a copy of a Bootleg , some Uzay copies, does that count?
Maybe? LOL. I'm not sure but on other hand, does it matter? :)
@@GQJedi nope, it does not matter but it is good sometimes to get issues off your chest. I like what you do so with every negative Nancy you will have more lovers, keep up the good work
Well thanks. Glad to hear you dig the vibe. Enjoy your weekend!
Hey!...Missing your content!..When can we expect a new vid?
I finally got my R4-M9 from Stan Solo...I hope he makes a Snowtrooper Commander next...What other characters should he make?
Who's side IS R4-M9 ON?...I always thought, since ol' '77, that he was a Rebel droid..and he is being taken like spoils along with the Fleet prisoners.
But Ive heard some say he is Imperial, and is like ..guiding.. the prisoners off the Tantive IV???
Hey! I just dropped a new video today (8/3)! R4-M9 is an Imperial droid.
@@GQJedi -Awesome!..thanks for letting me know..even though I am subscribed.
Brother, I just dunno if I can agree he was an Imperial droid..he looks like (and I always thought) he was captured just like the Fleet Troopers....what is he doing?..leading them out of the ship?..Isnt that the Stormtroopers job?
I want a vote!!!...Who says he's an Imp??
You are a great entertainer. If some peoples don't like your contents, they should just watch something else! I think we lose too much time explaining ourselves and for what? To defend stuff we like?!?
Thanks for the support and kind words. Appreciate all the good vibes!
Just say who it is it's the Imperial commissary and Michael Havens
Its more than one man and one group.
I am not New to the Star Wars collector world a collect Star Wars toys from a young age. And i like your video's still keep on the good work and never give up are else those idiiots gonna win and that woul,th be a Bad thing. Like you sad do or do not there is no try master Yoda out smartest that idiots a long time aggo in a Galaxy far far away.👌
Thanks for all your support, my friend!! MTFBWY
Understand why people get upset. The vintage Kenner figures are worth big money. And if you are spending big money on something you are going to be sensitive when someone is putting out an "unlicensed" product because it can devalue your investment.
Same thing is happening in sports memorabilia with "Custom' jerseys. They get a super star athlete to sign a generic knock off of a team's jersey and sell it much cheaper than the authentic/licensed jersey. That reeks of greed.
However, Stan Solo appears to be filling a need for a niche market, so it doesn't really bother me.
Kenner doesn’t go down in value because of SS or any other toy maker. I see the same Kenner stuff fetching the same ridiculous prices that it always has year after year. Only it keeps climbing. Who knows what will happen in the future but ultimately people need to chill. Customs are Marked. But If you’re going to spend big money on something you should know exactly what to look out for so you aren’t getting duped. If that’s the buyers concerned, then do the homework. I’m all for people wanting to preserve their collections but buying into SW for the monetary value is silly. My opinion of course.
@@GQJedi Agree with everything you said. People need to chill. And there are way better investments than toys.
For me star wars Disney is dead
I understand where you're coming from, my man. I do.
@@GQJedi I'm very very disappointed with Disney the way they treated us star wars fans
100%. As am I. As. Am. I.
Analog Toys rants all the time too.
And?
@@GQJedi and you said you're the only one, which is incorrect. Retro Blasting also complains a lot about the toy community.
Not surprised that anyone complains as the toy community has a lot of issues.
I don't have a problem with it as long as it's labeled as reproduction. Also some of the new figures are kind of lazy
Hasbro is very lazy. Yes.