Let's Talk About Repro Star Wars Toys
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Some Star wars collectors will never be happy. They are only worried about the value of their toys. They are not enjoying the toys for what they are, only an investment. And that is why they don't like to see reproductions of anything. It hurts their investment. What I do showing how to repair old toys really winds them up. Just search for my name in any of these groups and you will see some real hate!
Toy Polloi I feel your pain mate
Toy Poloi your channel is one of my top favorites. Keep up the good work.
I agree I collect action force they’re things in my collection like the roboskull and red jackal which would sell well but I love them so much I wouldn’t part with them I don’t sell anything on auction sites I love how you repair and restore toys like the imperial shuttle these things were meant to be played with not traded like commodities if you love them keep them play with them or display them
Toy Polloi, you're doing SO MUCH more for the hobby than the snobby speculators who are happy to determine who is - and who isn't - a 'real Star Wars fan'. Your passion for restoring and resuscitating old toys (and enthusiasm for rescuing ageing, much-loved plastic refugees from a million spent childhoods) is what will keep the hobby alive - rather than turning it into another avenue for investment and speculation.
I agree for a lot of collectors it has become about the investment. It is really sad that a toy can not be enjoyed for what it is meant to me.
RetroBlasting stands with Analog Toys on this issue. Thanks for your integrity in making this video. I was recently told by an anti-repro troll that he wanted me dead. - Michael
RetroBlasting such an extreme thing to say, what is wrong with these people!
@@AnalogToys the guy hounded us on multiple platforms for over a fortnight.
I think it’s getting out of hand when you get idiots threatening others over how they personally collect things I have been lucky that I only need one repo part for my action force collection but I will buy more to complete damaged vehicles or incomplete ones and even custom pieces
this is nothing but pure FACTS! repros help alot of us collectors that do not have the funds to get a fully real figure. i have a few repros in my collection but they are place holders till i could one day afford $400 for an original. tis insane how some of the gatekeepers try to do the collecting community!
@@retroblasting "fortnight" 🙄
Repro “problem” is only a “problem” to people who collect as an investment, to me I just want a complete looking figure so repro is a solution to the real problem, that original weapons etc are just stupidly over priced purely to make money
Exactly.. Nobody cares about repo's when your collecting a line thats cheap.. An they where all cheap to collect for at some point in time. Its only after they shoot up to crazy high prices that people start getting butt hurt. When I started collecting I did it because I wanted all the figures I had or wanted and never got as a child. The cheaper I could find em the better. The only problem was finding em.. Cause there was no ebay at that time. So I had to go out and have a lot of fun hunting down things at flea markets and yardsale adventures.
It's a problem when you're a VINTAGE collector, and the only way to ensure that you're getting a VINTAGE weapon with your figure is to buy graded and crack it open. Nothing to do with value, all to do with actually wanting vintage items, and not newly made fakes.
@@JoeSuspectOI I would disagree with that.. just pay up and only buy graded figures or vintage carded figures.. Or purchase figures from reputable dealers or collectors you know that have legit stuff. Stop trying to buy vintage figures online or on ebay. that you find you. As long as people are paying big money for anything there is gonna be bootlegs. People have tried to stop bootleggers forever with little to no success. I've also listened to other collectors fuss because it kills the value of there collection they spent years to put together..When I asked them if they would sell their collection.. the answer is most often No.. If your never gonna sell the stuff what difference does the value make anyway? We got bigger more important battles to fight in life then worrying so much about bootleg little plastic figures. It often takes a terrible tragedy like a child being diagnosed with cancer for people to suddenly stop caring about frivolous things and have life put back into perspective for them.
@@The82bstewart We're not talking about vintage bootlegs. Those would never be mistaken for the real thing. We're talking about the scum that are trying to make their repro junk indistinguishable from real vintage. Why should vintage collectors have to deal with this junk, ban it from Ebay, toss the repro sellers from groups and then you don't have to worry about it so much.
@@JoeSuspectOI Or if the license holders step in and sue Ebay for making profits from the sell of unlicensed copy righted goods.
It's this kind of elitism that started the 'grading' madness. I guess people who can't afford a 400€ mint on card graded figure are also buying the wrong stuff.
Some of my star wars figures have lanard corps weapons. It's better then being empty handed.
You have the heart in the right place Tony. Keep up the good work.
I do the same thing. Sometimes I like how some of my figures hold those types of weapons because they fit better in their hands, are more rubbery or I just generally don’t have to be as careful in my mind with them.
Really expensive accessories always give me anxiety.
@@cichlidjedi no mate, it's because people are charging crazy prices. They are saying : sure this character is worth 350 because it's in good condition and i have the grading to prove it. But now it will cost you 400 because i payed for the grading
Some of my figures hold the beautifully detailed repro guns that are intended for LEGO Minifigs, which are out of scale with the minifigs, but perfect for 3.75" figures. Where else could I find a 'Blade Runner' blaster for a custom Deckard figure I made, or a 1898 pattern 'Broomhandle' Mauser for a 'Rocketeer' figure? Does this bother me? Not in the slightest. I've scratchbuilt accessories for figures in the past, too. I've never seen that as being problematic, either.
brianartillery You have your heart in the right place, and that passion is what drives what many fans do.
@@nicholasdickens2801 - Thank you for those kind words.
I remember as an eight-year-old back in 78 using a translucent red, blue and green cocktail sticks to 'replace' the actual lightsabre that came with the OT Vintage figures (never understood why they didn't make them translucent!)... first and foremost it's about enjoying the figures... imagination... I don't think I was the only one you made additions to their figures for effect. Great vid Analog!
So if I like Monet, I can only buy an original or I’m not allowed to be a fan? This repro issue is out of hand.
How many Monets are one the market compared to a 1977 Imperial Blaster?
Terrible comparison.
And how many prints of Monet's work are made with the intent to be indistinguishable from the original?
Exactly.
No, but if you make a fake Monet and then try to sell it to art collectors for thousands of dollars as an original, that is a problem. And that is why repros are a problem.
Toys were always about using your imagination and having fun. I collect new and old vintage toys now to recapture those beautiful and fleeting moments of my youth. It's not about their worth now or in the future. In my mind both Custom and Repro's have a place in the ever expanding toy universe, and I for one will continue to enjoy them. Love the channel & Cheers!
If its ebay we are talking about here then the only issue would be if you paid for an original and got a repro when the prices are so different other than that who cares if it helps you complete your collection
If you like repo stuff great 👍🏻 if you don’t fantastic I like restoring Star Wars stuff and other toys sometimes you can’t find a original Vader cape that won’t break you lol so I get a repo cape or easily lost parts on every Star Wars vehicle I’ve gotten some cool 3D printed parts. I guess I need burning 🥵 hahahah Your not getting deleted. Your channel is great 👍🏻
I do the same! I have actually have a lot of fun restoring stuff more and more that I sometimes seek out those cheaper ones without accessories as a fun project.
@@Dylanio21 Absolutely! It's certainly wonderful to receive a complete vintage toy, but there's also a terrific feeling of accomplishment when you restore a vintage toy with ingenuity and passion. Indeed, I probably prefer the latter - as you learn so much more about the manufacturing and engineering of mass produced toys in doing so. It's something that you would never experience if you're spending big $$$ to collect only graded and complete pieces. Disassembling a vintage figure to wash and clean, or trying to fix yellowing plastic, is in education in itself.
I agree entirely with you considering how old some stuff is repo parts are the answer
As someone who loves StarWars and watching these videos brings back so many memories !
I cant really afford and wouldn’t be able to do store a vintage piece correctly and give it justice it deserves - I’ve bought a repro and it’s made me happy and brought back so many memories !!
I’m no collector - just love the nostalgia!!
I just ordered the glow in the dark sabers because I always thought that would be cool! I can't wait to get em.
After seeing ToyPolloi's review I ordered a set, too. Now, every time I turn off the lights, I always turn back to give it one last look. Too much fun.
@@MichaelJShaffer oh you are making the wait so hard! Lol
so i'm 38 , i have been collecting vintage toys since i was 12 and have amassed a huge collection over the years i'm sure it sounds like i'm gloating at this point
but if i wouldn't have started so young there is no way i could have been able afford what some of these vintage toys go for now, esp if you want the boxes the came in, i love box art and card art
i'm really glad this video was done and someone is standing up, i have have no problem with repro, if your trying to sell it as something else that's a different story
Hi Tony, I'm Nate , first off thank you so much for your service for your country. I served with the the Brits and the Aussies in 2002. One hell of a kick ass group! Now back to reoros, I think that it is a good thing. Some of us were either to young or just not able to collect them when they came out. I like that the reports are giving some of us that like collecting them mostly because of the Nostalgia of the fact that we can now hold and touch the toy that we remember and enjoyed the memories.
Thank you
Nate
Thank you for your service!
First off I love your shirt, Tony. I feel it depends on how you feel is the best way to complete a collection. Thank you for addressing this topic with a clear and level headed perspective.
Repro stuff puts toys in the hands of collectors. That is ALWAYS a good thing.
If you want to collect Vintage - collect Vintage. If you want to collect Repro - collect Repro. If you want to mix and match - mix and match. I don't see how this is anyone else's business. The only thing that might arise is people passing off Repro as Vintage, in which case support the people who are transparent about it, and it's one area the community can actually help each other out with knowledge. Hasbro have now reissued Star Wars figures. They reissue Transformers. I don't see Repro as being much different to that.
Tony.
I love the channel. Not just because of the trips back to my childhood, but because you can really tell that you have a genuine love for these vintage toys.
It was always obvious that you have a big heart, and this video just solidifies that.
Don't ever let Trolls change what you are and what you share with others on your channel.
On a side note, thank you so much for your recent Evil Knevevil video.
The stunt cycle is probably one of the most beloved toys I enjoyed as a child. Those feelings are what this hobby should be about.
My guess is that the ones that are most upset about "repros" are more concerned with the effect it has on their financial investments and have long forgotten the joy that comes with bringing these great memories back to life.
Keep up the great work!
SST Productions thank you mate!
@@AnalogToys interesting that soon after your feature a landslide of evel knievel toys appeared on ebay, ,,,,,,, and the market price dropped lol
I agree, the importan thing is to "catch" that cozy feeling in your heart when you look at that figure o colection that still look as the one you remembered
Great video Tony! I agree with you 100% on this topic.I still have all of my original Star Wars toys.Two years ago I started to buy figures and vehicles I need to fill holes in my collection.Along the way I have bought repro accessories,custom figures and repro figures from Smith lord Creations and others.This toy line was my childhood and gave me so much joy.Im not a man of huge means,but I buy what I can afford.My reason for buying isn’t investment,but to connect with something I loved as a child.Nobody should feel left out from something that brings them joy.Buy what you can afford and if that means repro is involved,so be it.Enjoy that piece of your childhood again!
Excellent video, well said Tony.
Live and let live. My dad took me and my sis on opening night in May 1977 to see SW. I love ALL star wars fans and collectors. Your collection isn't all true vintage? Ok, still looks cool. Elitist jerks go home. Who died and made elitists Rulers of all things SW?! And regarding Ebay, only issue I have is when a seller lies or misrepresents what they're selling. If I know it's repro... I'm a big boy, I have this great thing called CHOICE. Thanks for all you do to keep our joy and childhood memories alive Tony!
I'm one of those that loves collecting vintage Star Wars toys because it brings back memories of my youth. If I happen to find a good deal on a figure that doesn't include their weapon, I won't hesitate to buy a repro weapon because I care more about the actual figure than the weapon they hold. Especially since buying said vintage weapon could double the cost of the figure.
Tony, I highly enjoy your channel. Watching your videos takes me back to 1974 when I was first exposed to Adventure Team/Action Man, in this country called Action Team and made by Schildkröt and 1978 when Star Wars premiered in Germany and I first saw the Kenner action figures in our local toy store.
I don't consider myself a collector and I'm not buying toys to leave them packaged and to worship their value. I enjoy toys for what they are: playthings to pose, handle and make myself happy with.
If I decide to buy a figure I had when I was a boy and it has a repro weapon...I couldn't care less as it's not the very same figure I previously owned, just one like it.
As a customizer, basically all my figures are super-articulated, modern action figures anyway.
I'm glad that I don't have to concern myself with these people who place the value of their collectibles over their childhood memories. They have those packaged, graded, untouched blobs of plastic with no happy memories attached to them.
Actually, I think we should feel sorry for them.
Please keep up the good work and enjoy analog toys!
Tony, you're one of the best channels on you tube that I watch..I can tell this video came directly from the heart and I totally agree with everything you said. Bless you mate.
Live and let live. Repro toys are great. I have saved a small fortune thanks to being able to purchase repro items at a fraction of the price of the originals. Everybody should be able to enjoy the hobby in their own way no matter what their financial situation is. Great video Tony.
I would like to say this video is why I enjoy Anolog Toys. It’s the positive att
I agree with you Tony. If you know that its reproduction then it is. It's your money to spend how YOU want. So if those snobs wanna buy me an original Amanaman staff then..bring it.. Until then I will display mine with a repro. And I have been a fan since 1977 when I was 4 years old. Most of these snobs arent even old enough to remember how much these Kenner toys meant to our generation. I stand with Tony..thank you brother..
I could'nt have said it better, hit it right on the nose🤘
i don't collect, i don't really care to, but MAN i get some nostalgic happiness looking at your collections.
I love the Retro Collection. If it weren't for repro accessories, many of my vintage figs wouldn't HAVE accessories. My figures have given me years of enjoyment and I feel they deserve to look their best, so yes I touch them up from time to time. If there are folks out there who want to hate me for that or call me a non-fan….more power to them lol.
Thanks for another quality video Tony and I love the channel
Toys are there to be enjoyed. I have some original toys and some reproductions. They are pleasing to my eye as I sit in my office and work. They make me feel happy and that's all that counts.
Wise words, well said. Thanks for saying what needed to be said. Nice one.
I recently was pointed towards your channel via RetroBlasting. It's the honesty of videos like these that encouraged me to subscribe. I don't collect, but your channel (and RetroBlasting) allow me to relive the childhood toys that I loved. Keep it up Tony. Cheers from the US!
Just came across this video, I have to say it's great to see you talking such sence. I love star wars and grew up.with it through the 80s. I have a decent collection of vintage toys from my childhood. I have 90% original and 10% repro on spare parts and some accessories. I'm a hard working dad of 2and could never afford the prices on eBay for some of the parts and accessories I need to complete my figures or ships. I've even bought 3D printed bits from sellers on eBay. I love star wars and it really shouldn't be about money or how much a figure is worth. It's about the joy of collecting and re-living your childhood. Great video and again nice to see someone who understands it's not all about money. Cheers
Well said Tony!
Personally not a fan of repro bits in my collection if I'm being honest, however, I totally appreciate their purpose and wouldn't dream of being negative towards a collector for having them!
Toy Polloi is 100% correct in regards to the 'investors' in the community, (well they're not really a part of the community), they're exploiting the community and in fact they are the ones who have created this situation in my opinion!
Hasbro have cottoned on though, the recent 'Retro Collection' features the original figures with accessories... are they reproduction if manufactured by the actual company?
Come back to the motherland Tony we could do with more like you right now that's for sure!
Cheers!
See Moles cheers mate!
Good video Tony
I think these people that have such a problem with repro toys need to settle down. These are TOYS! They are for fun. Most all my star wars weapons are repro. I collect many things and I have 4 children I enjoy my collection with. I dont want to spend hundreds of dollars on a tiny plastic gun.
Keep up the good work Tony
I have cut back big time on my toy collecting in recent years. I am now more about the visual display than the "gotta have them all" mentality. I would have no problem buying a repro accessory so I can display a figure "right". I loved the GI Joe and He-man accessory packs they made that had a mix of weapons and gear.
At least the original toys got played with. It's good that there's still demand for these figures 40 years later 👍🏻
This is a great vid. Thanks for your perspective.
Another wrinkle for me is that I really love the craft behind the molding and casting of repro parts.
Love the channel, appreciate your work... keep it up!
As long as it makes your collection better and you happy that's what matters it's all so post to be fun that's why you collect it. Great channel.
Thank you for the commentary. Well spoken and thought out.
I like your "live an let live" attitude about this. Also the hobby should be open to people of all backgrounds.
So last night I played The Beatles' Abbey Road album on vinyl. But my copy is not from 1969; it's a repress from 2009. Should I not have bought that record as it's not original, so it's "counterfeit"? Should we only listen to records that are first pressing? Even when the grooves wear down and there's no sound quality left to be had? Are MP3s counterfeit as well? Cassette tapes? I look at this repro issue in the same sense.
Don't forget Kindle books! Lol
@@zarnistastudios YEP
@@HankyPanky44 noooooo
I actually like Reproductions to be honest. I own several TMNT and MOTU Reproductions and it helps for people like me who want to collect but weren't around for the original runs. Repro acessories have been a big help for me when collecting vintage.
@@BennyLlama39 Definitley. Most of my vintage stuff is from my dad & my uncles
I agree with you 100% Tony.
I have zero problem with the existence or sales of repro. I think it’s wonderful to have options for collecting on a budget. I’ll likely never be able to afford a genuine vinyl-caped Jawa, but I thoroughly enjoy the reproduction cape I bought. I prefer vintage, but in a few cases I buy reproduction or custom stuff that I like. It’s all about what brings me joy. I have no obligation whatsoever to maintaining the value of others’ collections by curbing my own purchasing habits. The problem is not the manufacture or sale of reproductions, but rather the dishonest practice of trying to pass them off as genuine. Each collector should be able to enjoy his/her collection as they like.
Bravo, sir.....bravo !!
As long as they are not lying about it and claiming it is an original, I don't care. They are doing nothing wrong, get over it dude
I really enjoy your videos and I get to relive part of my childhood through them, thank you so much and please keep up the good work. (fan from Houston)
My favorite thing about collecting is restoring old stuff to it's former glory . Obviously there aren't enough genuine parts for everyone to restore their old toys so someone has to make more parts so other collectors can feel the same satisfaction . For most of use money = time working and time is so very precious . "Blue snaggletooths for everyone" I say. The real value is how the object makes you feel not the re-sale.
Toni and Dave i have followed your channels for many years now and i want to say a lot (but not enough space) the most important thing that counts is let's have fun collecting and be polite to eachother and thumbs up for all your effort over the years . I say this as a collector myself for about 30 years . Cheers.
Repros dont bother me at all. It's a good thing, that while I'm missing a few of the vintage figures I grew up with, I managed to hold onto the original accessories.
I'm from México and I have several star wars figures from my childhood and they are originals even if they have the Lili Ledy brand on them just because Kenner sold them the rights to produce them, that said Lili Ledy didn't sell several figures and vehicles from the star wars line that were made in the US, so if I find a "repro" of course I'm gonna get it, I will not spend hundreds of dollars for a vintage figure if I can have one that looks like the original and cheaper just to put in display. And I agree with all your comments and I can understand you, those kind of star wars fans are shortsighted and they are not collectors, they are people who only like the value of the figures and brag about how much they cost them and that they have them, they just like the value like Toy Polloi said... BTW: thanks to Toy Pollo and you I found my love for my vintage toys again, Thanks both of you.
I just came across this channel while researching reproduction parts and felt compelled to respond from a reproducers point of view, I currently 3d print some obsolete parts for the Raleigh chopper and recently started 3D modelling original Star Wars accessories with the intention of selling them on my website, I think it’s important that the parts look and fit exactly like the originals and allow collectors to build and finish there collections without paying hefty originals prices. I’m not a collector but I am a fan of Star Wars along with many other programs from the 80s. I love the fact that people spend so much time restoring these toys back to their former glory. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Well said. You have told this as it is. We collect vintage star wars because we love Star Wars and owning the things we had as a kid.
If repro weapons allow me to complete the set, then that is the way.
I just watched this...I’ve been collecting Kenner Star Wars since I purchased the “early bird” set in September 1977...I love that there are repro parts for my friends who have started later and I am especially thrilled people have created great quality customs in the style of the originals so we can keep collecting and enjoying these figures for many years to come!
Brilliant video Tony😀👍👍! I personaly lost alot of my SW weapons as a kid and cant afford the original ones. I dont care if its repro or not.. i didnt as a kid and that is what matters. Just the enjoymebt to feel my figures are complete, repro or not.
It is clear you are passionate about this subject, thank you for your opinions. Collecting something should be for enjoyment - not waiting to sell it to the highest bidder down the line. If it is clearly labelled as not original, no problem. 👍
Spot on Tony. Every hobby has its elitists. Mine's painting miniatures, Games Workshop, Reaper and others, and it's the same. Can't afford Citadel paint? Heretic. Not willing/able to shell out $15-25 per brush for Windsor and Newton? You're either a scrub or just low rent. With prices increasing across the hobby, with some exceptions, it's harder for the youngsters starting out, and this attitude is even less helpful.
beaker126 I loved painting figurines. You know what I’d use?
Really cheap 20p brushes from a cheap hobby shop.
I don’t want a dead squirrels hairs in my paint brushes, I love nature and I’ll use brushes that don’t harm it.
Man, your take on this hobby is so refreshing. The fact that an alternative exists, does not diminish the value or relevance of the original. If anything, it makes the original more valuable. Collecting to recapture the experience of play and joy that we once felt as kids has always been my motivation, not necessarily ownership of the 'one true thing'. That aspect is still there of course, but a repro part may allow me to fulfill my nerd-need quicker and cheaper, and I'm still having fun, reliving my childhood, for whatever amount of money I feel the need to spend.
TMNT collectors like me are generally accepting of reproductions. Playmates toys re-released the original four turtles,splinter,shredder,krang and a few other figures as part of the series anniversary a few years ago and they were actually pretty good! They even used the moulds from 80's for not just the figure but the weapon's too. Don't get me wrong they did have a few paint issues but don't most figures? It just annoys me when collectors act so elitist and uptight about repros. If you want to collect pure vintage then go ahead just leave others who may have to buy vintage for financial or other reasons like me.
Kudos, sir. Well stated, and I could tell you weren't 100% comfortable. I applaud that you spoke from your heart, and I utterly agree.
I don't even collect, per se, but I love watching your videos, because I love seeing the toys you spotlight. Keep up the lovely, positive work.
What ever 'floats' your boat I say! well said Tony pretty much what I think of the whole debacle. Thanks :)
Thank you very much, Tony !!!
I do love the message you have shared on this video. As a collector of vintage dolls and other toys, I do have several originals on my collection. A big part of my collection is comprised of vintage Barbie. Now I certainly can't afford a number one (sold for $1.8 million dollars), but I am perfectly happy with my repro. She fits in the collection and I do enjoy her. Collecting is supposed to be a personal experience and it should bring joy to the owner. I say as long as people enjoy their collection and they are proud of it; it is nobody's business how they can afford it. Live and let live!
thanks for the great vids, keep them coming
I don't typically comment on TH-cam videos, but I need to thank you for this very important message. To those collectors who are really rude and unpleasant to those of us who just collect when we can, they can continue to be unhappy with repros on the market. I have enjoyed your videos that I have seen, but after this one, I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and I look forward to the next video.
It's an art form! The sculpting of the time always inspired me and my imagination then and now.... I love seeing new ideas that can be injected into my/this beloved toy line that is Star Wars Kenner.
I often make customs and replacement accessories. I would be flattered if someone was pissed that my work was too difficult to tell from the original. Luckily I work in nylon print, and it's easy to tell that it's a different material from the original.
those who believe that not having enough money to enjoy a hobby miss the point. I would love to have an original Picasso painting, but I will never be able to afford it. Should I be deprived of being able to enjoy a reproduction? collect what you enjoy and while I would have issues with someone selling a reproduction as an original, I have no problem with someone having a repro as long as it brings them pleasure
...*Bravo* Tony- *thank* you for your stand on this...! ...*Cheers* from America Mate- going to watch your Part 2 right now... /-)
If you're a toy fan being star wars or whatever you should be happy and excited like me
I wanted to collect 3.75" Star Wars figures but I couldn't afford the vintage line so I just opted to collect POTF2 instead. A great selection of characters - better in many respects than the vintage line - and some really nice figures and sculpts once they got out of the initial He-Man phase where everyone had to be super buff. And the figures can be had for next to nothing as they have never had the same nostalgic appeal to collectors as the vintage toys.
If you just want to build up a nice collection of SW figures without spending a lot of money or running the risk of accidentally getting caught out by repros, I'd advise anyone to get into the line. Of course if you're specifically wanting to collect the vintage line because you have a childhood attachment to it then POTF2 won't scratch that itch but for everyone else I'd recommend it without hesitation.
Great stuff Tony, i totally agree with you, the retro and repro (customs) are all amazing, the fact fans have taken the time and effort to make these customs
is astonishing and I applaud them. Bring them on :)
Watched something like this on retro blasting. You are right. People need to just live.
Been checking out your videos for a while. After this one, I decided to subscribe. Cheers from the US! Keep up the great work.
Well said Tony .
And you said it well. This hobby should be for everyone not just the elite who can afford it.
I grew up in the 1970s-80s and made a point to keep as many of my original Star Wars action figures as I could. Some are worse for wear, and none of the vehicles survived. Of course, over the years, weapons and accessories, as small as they are, get lost. It’s nice to see someone providing a replacement for them that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. As for repro figures, as long as you’re being honest about it, what’s the big deal. The fact that someone buys a brand new repro C-3PO in no way affects the original C-3PO I kept from childhood. I’m not sure I would buy a repro figure myself, but that’s my personal choice. If someone else gets pleasure from knowingly buying repros, then why should anyone rain on his or her parade?
One of they joys of collecting is making up your own "rules" collect how you want!!
Great video!!
You are a gent ..thankyou for being an honest collector. My son and I collect all types of figs old and new and we can't always afford original parts ...and thanks to other passionate makers and collectors we are able to make our collections somewhat complete ..snobs and elitist ..do one ..
nice way of thinking! my collection is part vintage, part repro and im proud of it!😁👍 greetings from North Carolina 🖐😀
Superb video, and I 100% agree with you.
Well said, Tony. You are a hero in the toy community. Bless you.
I am an inbox and graded vintage collector only simply because I like the way it displays. I love collecting and can care less about investments. The repro stuff is fun as well. It is nice to own the original but I like having other items as well to fill out the collection. Collect what you like, and don’t mind those who are always so negative. It is fun to see custom cards as well. People being artistic and creative. Well done.
Sad you have to clarify something so obvious, but sometimes some things have to be done... It's incredible how many toxic people are there in sports, collecting and many many other good, positive social activities. Responsable people draw the line somehow, somewhere. Glad you are one of those people!
Gatekeeping exist almost everywhere. Let people have fun. Great video tony.
Excellent video, thanks for being real, honest, balanced and inclusive. Liked and subbed.
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely spot on, mate.
Fantastic analysis I think! I just started joining some vintage and bootleg collectors groups and have encountered so many posts bashing anyone making reproduction parts/figures. It's really unfortunate to see so many people looking down on anyone who chooses to collect a different way than they do. I personally can't afford/don't care to collect complete/mint figures! I appreciate the approach Toy Polloi takes on figures and I tend to collect Flea Market figures.
Hopefully more people can simply learn to enjoy collecting what they enjoy the way they enjoy it and let the other folks collect and enjoy what they like :)
Tony,
You just make me love your channel more and more!👍
Now first of all Ebay having anything to do with reproduction toys is frankly laughable.😂
Listen people it is simple.
1. Do your research, ask questions.
2. Only buy from trusted sellers with good feedback.
It is that simple! Now from time to time a person may accidentally get burned! It happens to all of us no matter how well you plan. It is life! Don’t let a few negative people and things get you down. Most of us collect vintage toys to recapture the FUN of our youth. The second it does not do that move on.
Example I still need and want a vintage Blue Snaggletooth. I have seen the prices and I know I will pay dearly to acquire one. I also love the new Smith Lord Creations Blue Snaggletooth!👍
In fact I would love to have both in my collection for comparison. Thanks Tony for always being real and telling us how you feel Brother.
Loyal Fan,
Bill
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Bill Pagan thanks mate, I always look forward to reading your comments!
Thank you for your great videos and your view points!!!!
Great video m8 totally agree with you aye..
I enjoy seeing other collector's setups and collections whether they are repro or not. It's just cool to see how people organize their collections. Yeah it's cool to see original vintage items but much of the time you can only collect one thing because of the cost.
This video convinced me I couldn't go another minute without supporting what a positive force (no pun intended) you've been in the toy community by joining your Patreon. While my channel deals with technology, toys are very near and dear to my heart, and your content on the subject have always been exceptional. But it's the spirit behind those videos that really reinforces what drives my appreciation for your work. It's really not just videos, it's the human behind them!
You Sir are far too kind, thanks so much, it's comments like yours that always keep this channel moving forward!
Tony, you're the best! You're a good and honorable man and your view on things are always spot on! Keep up the amazing work!
There is a similar kind of thing happened in the comic book world. First it was $1 reprints which are classic rare books that have been reprinted but on better glossy paper with new “Ad’s”. Then they have “Facsimiles” which are exact reprints with original old Ad’s on glossy paper. The only difference between Facsimile and $1 reprints are the price $3.99 and the ad’s. They give us poor folk an opportunity to read,have,hold a otherwise expensive and rare gem. I personally like them. For this reason I like the idea of reprisals.
It's your channel, Tony. I think you should have no hesitation in posting this video. You're a "stand-up-guy" and don't have time for elitist snobs.
I will never be able to warp my head around these people. Your analogy of reproduction Victorian furniture is perfect. Same goes for reproduction Oriental rugs, or reproduction paints (which are FAR more valuable than anything Kenner ever produced - and don't even get me started on automobiles).
Your channel has always been INclusive, not EXclusive.
According to those people's logic my grandparent's shouldn't be collecting repro Victorian furniture.
Great video, Tony.
As long as a repro is clearly sold as a repro, I have no problem with it. Personally I like vintage only, but I wouldn't deny anyone a chance to participate in collecting a similar item for far less money. We make TM distinctions for true Genuine Toyota parts, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Champagne.
Some people recreate authentic period masterwork paintings. This is fine if not trying to be sold as an original Picasso. Repros (of any kind) should just be treated the same and above board.
Live and let live, but do it honestly.
When Retroblasting brought this up, I pretty much said the same thing here: I have no problem purchasing repro parts to complete a vintage G.I. Joe figure/vehicle. Some parts that are hard to find or so small that they were easily lost go for insane amounts of money. I'm not trying to profit from my collection. When I'm gone, my family can do what they will with my collection. I do try to buy complete, like you said; sometimes if I'm at a garage sale or convention the figure isn't always complete. I make so much money and I have other things to take care of (family, bills, etc.). Its cheaper and helps finish the collection.
Ive no problem with repro stuff as long as on ebay etc its clearly stated as such. I wouldn't spend a fortune on something i can get for a couple of pounds. Great video and eloquently put. Hats off to you sir