Another confession that some have to make to themselves at times is "I cannot afford this right now." I have been collecting 1/6 for almost twenty years, and of that twenty years, I had a ten year stretch where I only got 5 figures, because I was able to admit to myself that I couldn't afford it at that time. Now that life has been going more smoothly for me, I've been back in the game in a big way and my collection has nearly doubled in a years time. Would I be in this position now if I hadn't made a good financial decision way back then? Probably not. I've said it before that collecting is supposed to be fun and is supposed to enhance your life, not be a detriment. Great video, KeCo. You continue to make it a joy to click play.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Love this! You have received the 📍

@NicholasNathaniel7

Ай бұрын

Outstanding comment. So true, but so hard at times. If done correctly though it leads to the freedom to collect without financial stress.

This video was great! One of the major benefits of a communal experience is the sharing of ideas. If we all had the same collecting philosophy, the same favorite figures, and the same opinions on TV shows and films, we may as well just look in a mirror and talk to ourselves instead of posting our thoughts online. As long as we're respectful and kind to one another, that's what matters. Provided the kindness and thoughtfulness is present in any conversation, we should embrace one another for our differences, not attack one another for them.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Deep, and well said thoughts ☝️

Amy filmed that intro to perfection

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Lollll. A little directing help, but it was one take and out - "come on let's make this snappy..."

I agree with the not having fun part! I used to collect a lot of 1/12 figures, and often felt the need to complete the line otherwise my display wouldn't be accurate/up to the "standard" (which doesn't even exist) eventually I got tired of buying figures I didn't even want and sold off everything 1/12 to just focus on 1/6 and statues

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

If you aren't having fun, its not worth it 👍🏻

@CheerfulCroquet-ri8pj

Ай бұрын

Well hot toys is good at not completing a line so you never have to feel like you have to buy every figure haha

@bardtoys

Ай бұрын

@@CheerfulCroquet-ri8pj facts lmao

Figures helped ME (and some others I know including a cancer patient -- it's subjective) so much in my life! Made me quit so many bad habits and things that were longstanding in my life that I just couldn't get RID of, even though I tried for YEARS. Best I could do was off and on like a yo-yo. I have been CLEAN since I started collecting. My theory is that 1. It has to do with the environment (they change your environment by being there with you - can search '9 Environments of You' if interested, a niche subject). And 2. The ability to gain 'flow' states when doing poses or admiring your own pose. Admiring your own pose done right gives an energy that is not attainable otherwise, even if you copy someone else's pose, the fact that you were able to do it for some reason really sends a signal to the brain. If I researched hard, I could probably figure out the nitty gritty of it, but it's like when they say that WRITING, HAND-WRITING on a piece of paper (such as goals) gives a FAR greater chance of success than typing, etc. That's probably what's going on with figure posing and reposing since it's hands on (and more). I have yet to meet a figure collector who is unhappy, unless they are quitting the hobby or doing something wrong (like keeping company with negative people which would cancel the environment benefit) or never reposing even if a pose has gone stale or such. Regardless, just a short little thing I wanted to mention about how the hobby has helped ME and others.

@KeCoCollects

29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the thorough and solid response 👍🏻

You sound like the kinda guy I would love to sit down and have a good chat about collecting, someone who is introspective. Yes, you are right about everything you said. For some people, it is clear to see that it is an addiction. I myself went down that route. It was one day when I looked at the mountain of boxes and having to move and arrange them that I thought to myself, “ why am I spending thousands of dollars on this very expensive Tetris game? Then when I got my display cases and started planning what I really want to display with the limited space I have, which pieces really meant something to me, that it went back to being a hobby. I then sold off pieces that I never thought I would sell and was totally ok with that. Selling brought an even bigger, if not the same, sense of joy as collecting. Why do we get into senseless arguments with people over toys based on made up characters? Because it is a symptom of our unhappiness. Deep down, we all have unresolved issues we keep buried with shots of dopamine from acquiring each new piece and they manifest as arguments with people we don’t even know. I know I have.

@luckyjhagra6020

Ай бұрын

Holy fucking crap. I feel like I’m in therapy. With your comment as you. nailed it. We can’t wait for next one even though we have three in the mail, six to unbox in the closet, 35 pre orders and no room to put them out. I have thought of quitting so often but it’s fun and im not hurting anyone…yet.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

A deeper symptom of unhappiness ... such a true statement

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

As long as no one is being hurt lol

Confession: I once looked down the top of my Hot Toys Black Widow. But to be fair she had been teasing me with her separate rolling eyes for weeks.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

lol. Appreciate your transparency

@smallvillefan72

Ай бұрын

@@KeCoCollects lol I appreciate your sense of humor and of course love what you do here.

Always speak your mind KeCo. People are gonna disagree with you in life no matter what. Think of the haters as fans because thats what they are as they will continue to view anyway. Love the content bro!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Your videos are always so entertaining idk if I agree with you or not. You can say the sky is red and water is pink and I’d still enjoy watching your videos 😊

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I'll take it!

KeCo, thank you for bringing this topic front and center for all to see… warts and all. A great video that hits hard and keeps us in check and asks the hard questions. Keep up the good work!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Luis. Always appreciate the feedback

As always amazing video brother! You many times bring to light the issues and concerns that many want to hide and stay away from. Collaborating with other collectors and genuinely being a good person to one another is what makes this hobby fun. There are so many other things in the world to focus your energy on then trying to put down someone else or their opinions. As always, thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together and for all the knowledge and experience you share with all of us. It is truly greatly appreciated by everyone!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thank you friend. Love to hear that

❤Awesome video. Please don’t quit KZread. I value your thoughts and videos. The hobby is better because of your input.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I'm not running off just yet

You quit youtube we quit collecting and riot😅💪🏼. Seriously you are an inspiration for some of us. I started because I saw your collection a year ago.🎉

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I'm not going anywhere - just wanted to be transparent :)

You hit the nail straight on the head with everything you said sir!!!!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your support 🫶🏼

I look forward to your videos man, I hope you never quit.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I don't plan on going anywhere anytime soon 🫶🏼

Videos like this keep me grounded when collecting sometimes you need someone to smack you with reality 🤣 love your videos man! My wife now loves collecting hot toys with me and it all started with your video of best head sculpts and she said okay we need some those figures in the collection 😂 don’t let the sourpusses win!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

A family that collects together, stays together lol

Bro Keco banger video man. One of my favorite cold opens of all time. I know we don’t know each other, but I love your content both here and on instagram. Joining in the debate/discussion on collecting in yours and Wills livestream is truly a blast for me each week. I don’t have any friends in the hobby, so you guys are my tribe. I appreciate the time you take to interact with your community, and I’m glad you are choosing to keep making videos. Thank you for keeping it real man! ✌🏼

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! As the great C3P0 said, "We are now apart of the tribe!"

Enjoyed this new video! All solid points. I’m sorry to hear that you were kinda discouraged by some people’s unnecessary comments. But listen, your content is unique to YOU so whatever other people has to say to you, just keep going and don’t let them effect you. We appreciate you and your honest hard work!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

We all have some rough days - I'm man enough to admit when I have mine. Thanks for watching

@Nabil6901

Ай бұрын

@@KeCoCollects And it’s not even about being man enough but rather realistic and honest with yourself! Like why should our bills suffer over throwing our money away on figures that we suffer fomo with! Anyway my two cents 😂😂 appreciate you always good sir

Will and Keco bangers on back to back days? Love to see it, keep it up man.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

KeCo, if someone is making comments that are direct insults you personally then just block them. We can all disagree and still be respectful, I have zero time for disrespectful people. Glad you didn't let them drive you out. Another great video, keep em coming!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thank you friend for your support 🙏🏻

I've stepped WAY back. I've had to tell myself that sometimes, "missing the chance" really isn't the worst thing and if it's THAT important, I'll pick it up when I determine it's a key figure. If it weren't for being so active on social media, my collecting would take even more of a dive!!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Love that mindset

Great Video! I have been collecting for about 2 years. In this hobby collecting what makes you happy is important. Recently I find that there seems to be a lot of pressure to collect a line or a show. With all the great figures being released it’s hard not to go down that rabbit hole. I think it’s ok to just pick 1 or 2 from a line that makes you happy. I only have 19 figures. Low count for 2 years. I constantly need to really dig deep and ask myself a lot of the questions you brought up in this video. Thanks again for the great content.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

The rabbit holes can run REAL deep 🐇

This video is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing.

@KeCoCollects

3 күн бұрын

Hope you found it helpful!

Everything is spot on!!! I think I have a problem! xD

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

👀👀👀

I’ll tell you what, I definitely suffer from the impulse buying thing or FOMO! I can’t tell you how much money I’ve spent, and lost, buying figures that I just don’t connect with. I mean I liked most all the figures I bought, but in the end I just didn’t feel that connection. That’s why now I strictly stay in the Star Wars universe, and even more specific, the OT. I had most of those ANH figures when I started out, and then I sold them to get other figures, and then sold those figures just to rebuy the figures I had originally. Never again! Now with my current restrictions, I can appreciate my collection now. Great video again! Keep up the great work and ignore all the haters!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Good hearing from ya

Really hope there aren't too many folks in the last confession category. Collectors really should enjoy whatever they've accumulated whether a single figure or an allotment. For myself I've fallen victim to the overpayment during the early stages of collecting and prior to the 2.0 reissue increase of the current timeline. That in and of itself has allowed me to save plenty of money and take a more conservative approach overall. Great video and hope new and old collectors take all of this for what it's worth since all very valid points!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks so much for watching

Haha that intro was hilarious. I think what could help is to have a certain number of figures you want to have. Let's say 200 figures in your case, and every time you get above 200 figures, you have to sell a figure to make space. That way, you become quite selective over time, and you only buy the figures you really want. And slowly, you get rid of the figures you don't really care for. That way, you only keep your favorite figures.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a solid plan!

Great job keco. Great content like always 🎉

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Ok, my one confession among many I'd like to share. I overpaid for Scarlet Witch (the 2nd most expensive at that time), like $900 including custom taxes AND it came quite defective!!! Suit has chips and misalignment of the silver triangle on her collars. Also, what the seller showed was not what I received. He showed the Hot Toys shipping box, but I didn't get one. He also showed a GOLD sticker box which is what I wanted since back then I also collected the boxes, but I got an overseas black Hot Toys sticker on it!). It was off eBay and I could have returned it or gotten a discount but I didn't (due to my lovely wife's advice who I respect). I kept it and thanked the seller even though I was feeling so bad about it all (just natural feelings that come from being conned or injustice or unfair treatment). The reason was for charity purposes. Logically (regardless of emotions), I did feel that the person was in need of money, so I just kept the figure without gaining any discount even though I easily could have even probably kept the figure for free due to eBay's policies. I'm just using very high level knowledge about how the world works from a meta perspective. I didn't get bogged down in the small thing (which FELT like a huge thing) and went for a the bigger purpose of charity and saving someone from going homeless which will help me tremendously in the long term. I might sound like a dummy to some, but my life results say otherwise :)

@KeCoCollects

29 күн бұрын

Always appreciate a good charity story

The Holy Hot Toy forgives you! lol

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

🙏🏻

Don’t let the hater’s win I appreciate every video you and will do especially Fridays show look forward to it every week

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

See ya Friday!

Keep up the Great work! You’re one of the best!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, man

Haters gonna hate. Try and ignore them and keep up the great content 🔥

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thanks friend!

Amen, brother. I cometh to you to see the collection.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

It's what I call "the sheep scenario", people flock together like sheep, one person joins the Sideshow que, others follow, until it becomes a compulsion and hard habit to break! It is happening to you Keco, you have had the calling to join the que! lol

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Their power compels me to

Love this keep being you Keco great content!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thank you friend!

Your videos are great and very helpful for beginners/new collectors. If it wasn’t for a combination of your videos Will’s and Justin’s videos I would be in way over my head. Still trying to complete my No way home line but I understood it will be a long waiting game I wanna make sure I have the figures I myself will be happy when I look at them and be glad I was patient and didn’t over pay. If I have to wait for the 2.0 and so on then so be it. So thank you KeCo for these amazing informative videos! Never stop!!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence

I'll admit that when I first started collecting I started collecting backwards - hunting the older models. In some cases, I place my hand on my heart and admit that I might have overpaid, especially for models that were no longer in free circulation - my biggest splash being the Avengers Hulk for which I paid a good lump of money. But since I focused on DC/Marvel Hot toys figures I do not consider myself an addict that needs to go and hunt anything out of my scope of collection. The only double figures that I have are Ironman, Batman, Spiderman since those are my childhood heroes. Since then I think I have calmed down a bit. I still have preorders (1989 Batman, Bain V.2 etc) but on the whole I think I am in control.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Avengers hulk is pretty freaking sweet

@fjbrincat6786

Ай бұрын

@@KeCoCollects Yes but pretty freaking expensive too.

I totally agree with what your saying 💯👍

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love your content on KZread! I do follow you on Instagram, but it's easier to follow you on YT. You give a fresh perspective on Hot Toys and other collectibles. I like listening to different people talking about this topic. It helps me learn new things and see from another person's eyes! That's what makes collecting fun! I'm more of a hobbyists. I have a couple of themes and stay with that. I admire Hot Toys and other companies sixth scale figures with the amount of work they put in to capture the likeness of the actor. I consider it a work of art! I also, I would be broke and run out of room fast if I bought every great figure or statute that came along! So, I stay with my tried and true characters that I loved as a kid and if nothing new comes down the pike, that's ok! I love what I have and I'm extremely happy with my collection! So, listen less to the grumpy gus' and keep your channel here on YT! As there are many of us who do appreciate your input!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Love that you're happy! Keep on keepin on

Keco, this video is great, and if you left the Collecting KZreadr scene, we'd be so much poorer for it. I definitely disagree with some of your stances (particularly on Inart, but you do have some valid points, too), but it is good to hear multiple perspectives on a topic to broaden our horizons, such as your reaction to a certain Jedi's actions on Acolyte. I am seeing this video at a very timely moment as well, just before watching it, I had to stop myself from impulse buying the Black Suit Spider-Man after hearing Justin gush about it on his review. I have a dangerous amount of pre-orders right now and have been trying to curb buying until I make sure everything's affordable. Unfortunately, this will mean the selling of some long loved pieces in my collection, but that's the position I've gotten myself into. It helps with the disappointment to know that others have experienced similar things, too. Anyway, please continue to keep up the great work, I look forward to your future videos and participation on Will's show.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated, friend. Thanks for watching

My supplier for my Gandalf figure was let down, and as a result, they had to cancel it. I was gutted, and now I can't find one. At least at a reasonable price. I am willing to overpay a little as the character means a lot to me. But I'm not going to pay the stupid prices people are asking. I was tempted to don't get me wrong, but ultimately, common sense took over. As for people being upset and you quiting. Politely put thats their problem, not yours. They clicked your video, and they knew what they were getting into. If they are just clicking to leave a comment, well, they helped the algorithm and just showed they have nothing better to do than upset other. Stick at it, dude. You are honest, and people don't like that. But me and all your subscribers do. Thank you

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Much love, and I hope you can reel in a Gandalf eventually!

First 2 are right on. The third of being fragile, i am not. I do try not to overpay, but it depends on the figure or statue. I collect for me and me alone to add to my idea of my artistic Star Wars room. The fourth, i go in and out. If i am not having fun, i take a break. Let the prices drop and pick up what i missed or wanted even 2 years later. KZread is newer to me and i enjoy WillFoxification and your videos, Keco. You be you, and i will be me, and we can both disagree, but in the end, we are collectors. Enjoy it!!! I have been wanting to ask: Have you not seen some of the Gonzalez Star Wars art on the cruise ships? Amazing art!!!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I have NOT seen Star Wars art on the ships yet!

The Harley figure over your left shoulder, wearing the red * blue jacket. The leaning backwards pose could be improved ^_^ I have to admit, i am addicted to figure collecting. My wants list grows faster then i can keep up. That feeling alone is not a good feeling. On a more positive note, i have a total of 4 figures in the post, and one of them will arrive tomorrow (Yay!). The other 3 figures will arrive as and when (soon hopefully).

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Nothing like new figures! And yeah, Harley fell lol

Excellent video, excellent review that you gave of the Acolyte series on Friday on the live stream, you should have played the new Eminem song so that they get even more upset LOL, keep it up Bro

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

SHADY IS BACK!

At the moment I’m able to purchase maybe 2 per year the other 6 are in exchange for working conventions for a friend that pays by credit towards my addiction 😂 Hot Toys that usually works out to a figure a day. If I must and because you asked for it F-U, Don’t tell me what to do. Lol 😂 Just kidding, great video!

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

lollll. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Great video and I love the introspection! Now, while I’m missing the open button shirts 😁, man I LOVE the Black Panther tee! Where did you get it?

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I think I got that from hot topic a long time ago lol

Of course, the first step is admitting you have a problem

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

👀👀👀

Good stuff and mostly definitely a lot of truth some aren’t going to want to hear. Or, they’ll admit it to themselves but could care less… either way not enough admit this stuff and it took me a while to do the same.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Yeah, you have to CARE enough to change 👍🏻

Keco, don’t change who you are for these clowns. I’ve been scrolling through the comments to respond to the negative dipshits. 🤪 They seriously need to go outside. I just wish you’d do more videos with figures. Doesn’t have to be a review. Looking forward to the next video of the process to be a YT’er and making videos. Btw, I couldn’t even make myself match those Friday shows with Will when you were on vacation. No shade on the others. But it’s not the same without you big homie.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Appreciate you my homey!

Yeah it is addictive I planned on getting 4 figures now 30 figures later starting to wind down my orders ps have you seen jazzincs catwoman

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Yes, I hope she turns out well!

Did you keep the box for your Death Star Gunner?

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I actually did, yes lol

🙏

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Amen!

1. On the border of being addicted. There have been many figures that I've wanted but went "it's ok if don't have it". But there are figures that I have a 1.0 of that's good enough but that 2.0 is just that much better that I want to get it. 2. Definitely overpaid for some figures. War machine mk1 diecast was 600 but then got reissued years later so ok. Justice League batfleck was 700. 2.0 came out of nowhere even though DCEU is dead. Finally, crosshair was almost 1k. That one was a bit of a wake up call to not do that ever again. 3. I'm thankful that I'm not offended by others' opinions. Even though Will INCORRECTLY thinks the sequel trilogy is GOATED I'd be more interested in understanding why he thinks that instead of trying to cancel him, etc. 4. Only because of the current economy, I'm not having fun. I'm still able to prioritize the important things like food and utilities, but sometimes I think I wouldn't be worried about money so much if I stopped collecting. I'm taking care of my parents so a majority of my paycheck is for them so collecting is really all I do for myself. If I stopped I think I would be even sadder. But if the economy continues this way I will definitely have to make a decision. Great video as always and don't worry about the people who are offended by things you say

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Much love - thanks for the comments! The crosshair cost is WILD

@michaeldelcastillo7211

Ай бұрын

​@KeCoCollects yeah definitely was. I actually got it from Comic Concepts with Will's coupon so that helped and at least I knew it wouldn't come in a bad condition or anything but yeah, definitely want to avoid doing that in the future

Why would you leave YT? Because some no names on the internet complained? Come on man :D

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Hey, I said I was fragile !

@ShadyDBZ4

Ай бұрын

He’s human. Everyone isn’t always thick skinned to insults all the time. Yeah we’re all strangers he doesn’t know personally, but still. It can be bothersome and outweigh the large amount of positivity.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

@@ShadyDBZ4 this

You're lying nobody has ever left KecoCollects a negative comment, everyone understands the thing they like isn't what everyone else likes! Blocked for lying + unsubscribed + InArt delivery time fine + Wanda mid + Detolf better + forward facing cap better than backward + you can't see the writing on the pavement because too tall + reported.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Laughed hard at the backward hat and pavement one

No 1 confestion i believe .is collect the figure you like from ip .for example padme i got .she amazing but i dont others to make my collection complete people collect star. Wars cause it biggest ip .ibet you do not have connection to every figure in your colkection but brought cause it a set from sertain movie or ip.i have narrowed mine to just female figure .as i believe nine times out ten they have stronger rolls in movies than people think .it old saying .less is more fun .buying everything .is waste time and money .and figures look to crowded togher.i like debates whethr i right or wrong .so i will not unsubscibe you channel .cause you dont agree with me.and be honest if you averged out how much you spend on one figure and times by how many you got.you be shocked.never complain how many bags or shoes your partner have .

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I love debates too! Thanks for hanging around

What's that?! HOW DARE YOU SAY THE ACOLYTE SUCKS??? Unsubscribe!!!!!😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡

@sephiroth81

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Welp. Lol

@WillFoxification

Ай бұрын

@@sephiroth81 10/10 username fr tho

@sephiroth81

Ай бұрын

​@@WillFoxification Thanks Will. You make some pretty bitchin' content just like @KeCoCollects. You guys rock!

Mocking religion for jokes and views. Congrats.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Did i? Sorry I offended you.

Next time you're tying to be funny, don't mock religion.. there's so many ways to make creative content without offending..

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

Damn Keco, glad you didn’t let that make you quit YT, we want you here, I know I speak for a lot of us

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

I'll be around a bit longer :)

@ShadyDBZ4

Ай бұрын

Yeah don’t quit. You can’t worry about the subs & views because this is a niche community. It’s not going to be but so big. There’s only a few exceptions like Justin. I know you always sound disappointed when you put in a lot of effort in your videos and you say it flopped. You have to do it for the love of the hobby. I know you want your work to be fruitful with the clicks. This high end 1/6th community it’s mass market. Keep doing what you do bro.

@KeCoCollects

Ай бұрын

@@ShadyDBZ4 thank you, Shady ✊🏼