Great advice! It's one thing to watch this video, but it's another to take and apply what you said. These are two vastly different things. I personally am not a Hot Toys collector, but that doesn't mean I can't take what you said and apply it. It always takes an outside view to chime in and change your perspective on your collecting hobby. Anyway, congratulations on one year, and I can't wait to see what's to come for your channel.
Great points and perspective. I really started buying last November and fully embraced the hobby. I love the hobby and figures but I have to slow down because I will run out of space soon too.
@@ValkyrieMagnus-fh8yk It’s easy to get carried away that’s for sure. I can definitely foresee the collection being an ever-changing thing as new figures are announced/released.
Awesome video Man came across your channel on my lunch break looking up Hot toy Figure videos!! I’ve been collecting Hot toys Since 2019 Being my 1st pre order was The Mandalorian but the 1st figure I had in hand that I bought and got while I was waiting for Mando to come in was the Holiday Animated Special Boba Fett as my 1st in hand experience with a hot toy!
@@sergiorocha1820 Good to see you here! There’s gotta be something special in that first figure that jump starts the collection for sure. Hard to experience that more than once!
The scariest thing about collecting Hot Toys is how it so quickly changes your perception of cost. Recently, for example, I managed to pick up the very rare and sought after, (at least it is here in the UK), Han in Stormtrooper disguise figure from A New Hope for an extremely good price of £315 ($407) and thought, "Bargain!", whereas before I started collecting, the thought of spending basically a third of a grand on, essentially, an action figure would've sounded nuts.. and when I think of it even now, it is nuts.. but I have absolutely no regrets! 😅
@@TheRowlandstone73 I couldn’t have said so better myself. Prior to collecting Hot Toys, the most I spent on a collectible was like $90 USD for a Funko Pop 😂 I usually do payment plans for figures so as not to have to drop a lot of money at once but more than once I’ve paid full out for a figure with no hesitation. It really is scary as to how desensitized you get to it. Thanks for watching, my friend. 🫡
@@DarthTamarus I would do payment plans in a heartbeat if I could, but because I'm such a big fan of the Original Trilogy, buying backwards off the secondary market has really been my only option.. and I don't need to tell you the aftermarket prices of a lot of those figures, eg. Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi, ANH Leia, Snowtrooper, Tarkin, Sideshow's TIE Fighter Pilot, etc.! 😂 And yet, when it comes to, say, needing two new tyres for my car, I'm like, "Ooh, they're expensive!" 🤣 It just shows my passion for Star Wars and my appreciation of Hot Toys' craftsmanship, but yeah, it's crazy how I'm desensitized to their prices! Cheers, mate 👍
@@TheRowlandstone73 I’m such a tight ass when it comes to everything else in life 😂 All of those OT figures are so expensive and there’s next to nothing available or in the pipeline in terms of OT either. ROTJ Han, Vader & Stormtrooper I think. That Alec Guinness Obi-Wan is such a beautiful piece.
@@DarthTamarus Yeah, you're right, the pickings are proper slim for new OT figures. Actually, the Sandtrooper Sergeant, (minus the Dewback, I might add!) is one of only two pre-orders I've been able to make.. (not sure why I opted out of the ROTJ Han)(?) 🤔The other being what will be my first (and only, I hope!) Prequel figure, TPM Darth Maul. Even though I'm a strict OT guy, I couldn't not get that! Yeah, the Alec Guinness Obi-Wan is amazing. That was actually the most expensive figure in my collection, but again.. No regrets! 😅
You are so right about that "gut feeling" that you have to have it. I don't have many Hot Toys yet but the ones I have have only been bought on that strong feeling. No regrets.
@@thegillmanedits I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way. Sometimes you just see a figure and think DAMN! I need to have it. It’s easy to let other people’s hype sell you on some figures too. Been there 😂
Excellent video! I'm not a Hot Toys collector, but your sharing of experience and advice can easily be applied to other types of collecting. Thank you and may the force be with you!
Yes I feel you. I collect Hot Toys since March and basically stopped collecting other stuff besides some Lego. I am a Star Wars collector like you. Thought about buying Wolverine but he won’t fit into my collection. I have 4 figures now and 17 on PO. Have to cut a few for sure but there are some essential characters.
@@malekith8447 Hell yeah. As much as I’d love to collect outside of Star Wars. I just can’t justify it with my limited space. Maybe one day. I wouldn’t mind having some TDK Batman representation or some Alien and predator stuff, but I can live without it. Can’t do without Star Wars 😅
@@DarthTamarus Yes and we have to look at the bigger picture. With the anniversary of ROTS next year we are going to get Grievous Diecast, Darkside Anakin and probably Obi Wan, 212th (my favourite legion). That shit will take a lot of space. And if Asajj gets her animated series we will probably get her and Quinlan. For collectors like us who only have limited space it’s crucial to have a plan
Also I feel like if you don’t have strong self control you have to focus on one sub-genre of SW. I personally keep my focus on the prequels, CW and Bad Batch. And I want the OT squad together but no Stormtroopers, Lando or some shit. I even think about canceling my Thrawn because he won’t fit into my collection even though I love him. Hard decisions have to be made. I feel like this hobby is kinda like managing a small museum but it’s fun.
@@malekith8447 It really is. I’ve definitely sort of stepped outside my realm of what I consider my “niche” in terms of figures. I don’t have any OT figures unless you count Vader but he could fit in in the prequels too if you stretch it. I love Luke & Han and the others but I kind of have to stick with what I have the most nostalgia for and that’s the prequels/Clone War era stuff. Mind you that will change with Thrawn and Revan but I love the EU and Thrawn’s a big part of that so I’ll make it work.
@@DarthTamarus Yes it’s a dangerous rabbit hole. I‘ve got sucked into the Bad Batch rabbit hole. Thought I only will get Hunter as he is cheap. Now I will get Tech before his price will explode and I will try to get Scorch because I love rare items. I even thought about getting Wrecker for 480 but I can’t justify it and I know me if I get wrecker I will get Crosshair too. It’s dangerous dude
I only buy what I absolutely love. My Star wars hot toys collection is limited to Empire strikes back only and then only the main cast. Once I get Bespin Han, Bespin escape Leia and Chewie I'm done. I collect action figures in general mostly 1/6 scale but not necessarily hot toys so I'm not a "hot toys collector" as in I dont collect them just because they are hot toys. I've been collecting action figures for the last 34 years. I'm almost done, I have mostly what I want. Star wars and marvel comics figures are my main thing, I'm not that interested in the MCU just a few characters. I dont care about finishing lines and I will mix and match for example for my empire strikes back display I'm using the obi wan Vader because I think its the best one. I dont care that its not the empire strikes back one. I dont like the empire strikes back vader, I also have jedi C3PO and AOTC R2 which both look the same as the empire movies versions but some collectors will feel they need the correct versions even though they all look the same. I use youtube to see reviews and admire other collectors collections but I'm in no way influenced by them or have not bought a figure I didn't want based on any influencers advice. That's just nuts to me.
@@alibear73 It’s cool to see you have a grip on your collection focus. Empire is hands down one of the most diverse films in the saga in terms of characters to collect. I also see no reason in collecting a figure to go with others just because it’s the CORRECT version. If it’s your favorite, then by all means that’s the one you should get. I’m unsure as to what point I’ll feel complete enough to say “I’m done” that just depends on what the future of releases looks like.
@DarthTamarus very true. If hot toys bring out the taun taun it's mine lol maybe general veers and an AT driver too .....and an imperial probe droid lol
This is one of the realist videos I’ve seen regarding the hobby. Thanks for sharing bro! 🔥
@@TheDewdAbydes Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🫡 I try to be as transparent as I can. Glad to be a part of it. 🙌🏻
Gut feeling part is so relatable.
@@Nightcall00 When you know you KNOW 🙌🏻
Great advice! It's one thing to watch this video, but it's another to take and apply what you said. These are two vastly different things. I personally am not a Hot Toys collector, but that doesn't mean I can't take what you said and apply it. It always takes an outside view to chime in and change your perspective on your collecting hobby. Anyway, congratulations on one year, and I can't wait to see what's to come for your channel.
@@nebulavoyager21 Thanks so much! Yeah I mean if someone takes something from what I said and applies it to themselves then I’m truly humbled 😂
Awesome video man. I’m about a year into my Hot Toys collection so I really appreciated your insight. Great job!
@@TheOneAdamTwelve That means a lot dude. Thank you. It ain’t much but it’s honest work 😂
Great points and perspective. I really started buying last November and fully embraced the hobby. I love the hobby and figures but I have to slow down because I will run out of space soon too.
@@ValkyrieMagnus-fh8yk It’s easy to get carried away that’s for sure. I can definitely foresee the collection being an ever-changing thing as new figures are announced/released.
Love this bro! Enjoyed you sharing your experiences and perspectives.
@@WillFoxification Thanks for watching homie. It means a lot 🫶
Awesome video Man came across your channel on my lunch break looking up Hot toy Figure videos!!
I’ve been collecting Hot toys Since 2019 Being my 1st pre order was The Mandalorian but the 1st figure I had in hand that I bought and got while I was waiting for Mando to come in was the Holiday Animated Special Boba Fett as my 1st in hand experience with a hot toy!
@@sergiorocha1820 Good to see you here! There’s gotta be something special in that first figure that jump starts the collection for sure. Hard to experience that more than once!
The scariest thing about collecting Hot Toys is how it so quickly changes your perception of cost. Recently, for example, I managed to pick up the very rare and sought after, (at least it is here in the UK), Han in Stormtrooper disguise figure from A New Hope for an extremely good price of £315 ($407) and thought, "Bargain!", whereas before I started collecting, the thought of spending basically a third of a grand on, essentially, an action figure would've sounded nuts.. and when I think of it even now, it is nuts.. but I have absolutely no regrets! 😅
@@TheRowlandstone73 I couldn’t have said so better myself. Prior to collecting Hot Toys, the most I spent on a collectible was like $90 USD for a Funko Pop 😂 I usually do payment plans for figures so as not to have to drop a lot of money at once but more than once I’ve paid full out for a figure with no hesitation. It really is scary as to how desensitized you get to it. Thanks for watching, my friend. 🫡
@@DarthTamarus I would do payment plans in a heartbeat if I could, but because I'm such a big fan of the Original Trilogy, buying backwards off the secondary market has really been my only option.. and I don't need to tell you the aftermarket prices of a lot of those figures, eg. Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi, ANH Leia, Snowtrooper, Tarkin, Sideshow's TIE Fighter Pilot, etc.! 😂 And yet, when it comes to, say, needing two new tyres for my car, I'm like, "Ooh, they're expensive!" 🤣 It just shows my passion for Star Wars and my appreciation of Hot Toys' craftsmanship, but yeah, it's crazy how I'm desensitized to their prices! Cheers, mate 👍
@@TheRowlandstone73 I’m such a tight ass when it comes to everything else in life 😂 All of those OT figures are so expensive and there’s next to nothing available or in the pipeline in terms of OT either. ROTJ Han, Vader & Stormtrooper I think. That Alec Guinness Obi-Wan is such a beautiful piece.
@@DarthTamarus Yeah, you're right, the pickings are proper slim for new OT figures. Actually, the Sandtrooper Sergeant, (minus the Dewback, I might add!) is one of only two pre-orders I've been able to make.. (not sure why I opted out of the ROTJ Han)(?) 🤔The other being what will be my first (and only, I hope!) Prequel figure, TPM Darth Maul. Even though I'm a strict OT guy, I couldn't not get that!
Yeah, the Alec Guinness Obi-Wan is amazing. That was actually the most expensive figure in my collection, but again.. No regrets! 😅
You are so right about that "gut feeling" that you have to have it. I don't have many Hot Toys yet but the ones I have have only been bought on that strong feeling. No regrets.
@@thegillmanedits I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way. Sometimes you just see a figure and think DAMN! I need to have it. It’s easy to let other people’s hype sell you on some figures too. Been there 😂
Excellent video! I'm not a Hot Toys collector, but your sharing of experience and advice can easily be applied to other types of collecting. Thank you and may the force be with you!
@@NerdyJobi Thank you! To you as well, my friend 🫡
Yes I feel you. I collect Hot Toys since March and basically stopped collecting other stuff besides some Lego. I am a Star Wars collector like you. Thought about buying Wolverine but he won’t fit into my collection. I have 4 figures now and 17 on PO. Have to cut a few for sure but there are some essential characters.
@@malekith8447 Hell yeah. As much as I’d love to collect outside of Star Wars. I just can’t justify it with my limited space. Maybe one day. I wouldn’t mind having some TDK Batman representation or some Alien and predator stuff, but I can live without it. Can’t do without Star Wars 😅
@@DarthTamarus Yes and we have to look at the bigger picture. With the anniversary of ROTS next year we are going to get Grievous Diecast, Darkside Anakin and probably Obi Wan, 212th (my favourite legion). That shit will take a lot of space. And if Asajj gets her animated series we will probably get her and Quinlan. For collectors like us who only have limited space it’s crucial to have a plan
@@malekith8447 Couldn’t have said so better myself dude 🫡
Also I feel like if you don’t have strong self control you have to focus on one sub-genre of SW. I personally keep my focus on the prequels, CW and Bad Batch. And I want the OT squad together but no Stormtroopers, Lando or some shit. I even think about canceling my Thrawn because he won’t fit into my collection even though I love him. Hard decisions have to be made. I feel like this hobby is kinda like managing a small museum but it’s fun.
@@malekith8447 It really is. I’ve definitely sort of stepped outside my realm of what I consider my “niche” in terms of figures. I don’t have any OT figures unless you count Vader but he could fit in in the prequels too if you stretch it. I love Luke & Han and the others but I kind of have to stick with what I have the most nostalgia for and that’s the prequels/Clone War era stuff. Mind you that will change with Thrawn and Revan but I love the EU and Thrawn’s a big part of that so I’ll make it work.
@@DarthTamarus If you can stop after Thrawn and Revan cool. But I bet they will make Malgus, Malak and so on
@@malekith8447 I don’t care for Malak, but I would be tempted for Malgus. Hard to say. The Old Republic is a rabbit hole lol.
@@DarthTamarus Yes it’s a dangerous rabbit hole. I‘ve got sucked into the Bad Batch rabbit hole. Thought I only will get Hunter as he is cheap. Now I will get Tech before his price will explode and I will try to get Scorch because I love rare items. I even thought about getting Wrecker for 480 but I can’t justify it and I know me if I get wrecker I will get Crosshair too. It’s dangerous dude
@@malekith8447 it’s all or nothing for me on those figures. And all doesn’t seem to be an option 😂 So I’ll be selling Echo eventually.
I only buy what I absolutely love. My Star wars hot toys collection is limited to Empire strikes back only and then only the main cast. Once I get Bespin Han, Bespin escape Leia and Chewie I'm done. I collect action figures in general mostly 1/6 scale but not necessarily hot toys so I'm not a "hot toys collector" as in I dont collect them just because they are hot toys. I've been collecting action figures for the last 34 years. I'm almost done, I have mostly what I want. Star wars and marvel comics figures are my main thing, I'm not that interested in the MCU just a few characters. I dont care about finishing lines and I will mix and match for example for my empire strikes back display I'm using the obi wan Vader because I think its the best one. I dont care that its not the empire strikes back one. I dont like the empire strikes back vader, I also have jedi C3PO and AOTC R2 which both look the same as the empire movies versions but some collectors will feel they need the correct versions even though they all look the same. I use youtube to see reviews and admire other collectors collections but I'm in no way influenced by them or have not bought a figure I didn't want based on any influencers advice. That's just nuts to me.
@@alibear73 It’s cool to see you have a grip on your collection focus. Empire is hands down one of the most diverse films in the saga in terms of characters to collect. I also see no reason in collecting a figure to go with others just because it’s the CORRECT version. If it’s your favorite, then by all means that’s the one you should get. I’m unsure as to what point I’ll feel complete enough to say “I’m done” that just depends on what the future of releases looks like.
@DarthTamarus very true. If hot toys bring out the taun taun it's mine lol maybe general veers and an AT driver too .....and an imperial probe droid lol
@@alibear73 a flocked Taun Taun would be awesome. That Dewback they have is pretty cool too but I don’t have the space for animals or vehicles 😅