HOT TOYS COLLECTING: SHOULD YOU POSE YOUR FIGURES?

They ARE figures after all - but CAN you, and SHOULD you actually be posing them? What are the risks? What are the rewards? And HOW DO YOU DO IT?
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  • @WillFoxification
    @WillFoxificationАй бұрын

    My man is still in cruise mindset showing off that chest hair 🚤

  • @Decked-Out

    @Decked-Out

    Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    If ya got it, flaunt it!

  • @somersfamily

    @somersfamily

    Ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 my guy

  • @TheAztec010

    @TheAztec010

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollectsI think I witnessed maybe 3 chest hairs 😂

  • @TheDarkestKnight25

    @TheDarkestKnight25

    Ай бұрын

    Fresh air for the chest hair 🙈

  • @adrianunderwood8642
    @adrianunderwood8642Ай бұрын

    Always pose mine to bring out the realism! I try to enact movie moments and create mini diorama's as a snap shot from a particular movie!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Always love a nice diorama!

  • @myronspokedex
    @myronspokedexАй бұрын

    So I used to collect a lot of statues for this reason alone.. I was afraid to pose my figures because of those things you mentioned in your video but I was also impatient in learning how to pose my figures efficiently until I started to follow channels and Facebook groups that I find people are actually having a blast posing these figures. Eventually I sold most of my statues and started focusing on 1/6th collecting and gave it another shot.. well guess what, I actually started to enjoy my collection more because of the simple poses I could do and not every figure has to have a dynamic pose like my previous statues did. So for that I can truly see the art in 1/6th collecting.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    It IS an art. Thanks for sharing

  • @X-manfloridausa4037
    @X-manfloridausa40372 күн бұрын

    No posing, just museum poses. No, don’t do it. Don’t do it Keco

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    2 күн бұрын

    👀👀👀

  • @fred-df
    @fred-df2 күн бұрын

    Amen

  • @Milio_FL
    @Milio_FLАй бұрын

    I usually only collect statues, but today I bought my first ever Hot Toys figure. This video randomly popped up on my recommended after I purchased it lol. As someone who is not knowledgeable on 1/6 scale figures this was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Well how about that! Welcome aboard

  • @adrianturley4573
    @adrianturley4573Ай бұрын

    I pose most my figures. If someone wants a static image they could buy a statue.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @nothing_special9054
    @nothing_special9054Ай бұрын

    Why did this turn into a therapy session half way through 😭

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Can't present a problem without a solution!

  • @ChinoWantan
    @ChinoWantanАй бұрын

    I hate when people pose badly their figures... or even worse, dont pose them at all, straight up same pose than in the box lol

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    From box to shelf!

  • @kevin16scalecollector54

    @kevin16scalecollector54

    Ай бұрын

    Up to the individual how they pose their figures that they buy with THEIR money.

  • @ChinoWantan

    @ChinoWantan

    Ай бұрын

    @@kevin16scalecollector54 dont you say? I never thought it that way, are you Socrates?

  • @kevin16scalecollector54

    @kevin16scalecollector54

    Ай бұрын

    @@ChinoWantan nope. Just someone who calls out people who criticise others for no reason.

  • @ChinoWantan

    @ChinoWantan

    Ай бұрын

    @@kevin16scalecollector54 i said my reason. but enough said, I'll go now to Costco, buy a month worth of food and then throw it in the trash, and nobody can say anything about wasting it, since it is MY money =) bye

  • @WarChiefAJD
    @WarChiefAJDАй бұрын

    Great video! I do get a little bothered when I see people’s collections and all the figures are in museum poses or weird poses. I wouldn’t say I’m the best poser either but these collectibles are so expensive that they’re worth playing with a bit to get them into cool poses. It doesn’t even have to be that dynamic most of the time. I also agree that looking at source material can be a great tool to find a good pose. I like to look at movie posters or comic covers/panels for inspiration.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    They are too cool to just sit and forget!

  • @Ka_T_ya
    @Ka_T_yaАй бұрын

    The only figure I worry about is my beloved Thranduil . No crazy poses , but every day I put him to sit on a throne and every night I put him to sleep in his 1/6 bed 😅. So I move him daily . I just can’t not make it comfy for him and I wanna interact with him every day 🥹 I need him to last forever though 🥺

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I love that he has a 1/6 bed!

  • @Ka_T_ya

    @Ka_T_ya

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollects he sleeps in his armor ,but yes he has a custom made bed 😅

  • @SinuheMeza
    @SinuheMezaАй бұрын

    good information. great video

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out

  • @luisjimenez8424
    @luisjimenez8424Ай бұрын

    I always look for photographs of a scene, to pose the figure, excellent video, great that you have returned from your vacation

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to be back

  • @TheAztec010
    @TheAztec010Ай бұрын

    All of the above except for the 303. 👍🏽

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Good deal!

  • @michaeldelcastillo7211
    @michaeldelcastillo7211Ай бұрын

    Museum poses work for me cause it gives me the most amount of space on my shelf 😅. I'm slowly but surely starting to pose my spidermen. Not sure if film accurate purists would get upset, but I would be 100% fine with Hot Toys using the Scarlet Spider material on their spidermen going forward.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Shelf space IS a plus for the museum pose

  • @kevinlefrank6602
    @kevinlefrank6602Ай бұрын

    I'm glad I'm not the only one not afraid to pose. My opinion, is if I'm spending all this money on a figure, I want to get the most bang for my buck. To me, that means posing a figure as Hot Toys intended on (why else would they make movable joints and eyes???)

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! You bought it, ENJOY IT

  • @Stopmotionguy2049-cf2bp
    @Stopmotionguy2049-cf2bpАй бұрын

    Honestly I really want the Silver Age Batman Mezco but I’m afraid that I’ll rip the cloth

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I'll have to check that out!

  • @gpanthony
    @gpanthonyАй бұрын

    Glad you touched on simple movements like head tilt or standing posture can really bring out a ton of personality in a character even if the pose isn't super dynamic. I tend to go for those simpler but illustrative poses since they take up a lot less room in the shelf and still allow the character to fit on their stand.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly! Simple and effective and space conscious

  • @igmetulume5663
    @igmetulume5663Ай бұрын

    Those are good points about them being "action figures", not expecting them lasting forever and enjoying them. I agree with you but I still avoid PU leather heavy figures if i can (can't totally avoid them though specially with belts/boots of some figure, i hope the acrylic finisher keeps them from peeling). I don't have that Scarlet Witch - by any chance that the pants is made from those nylon materials that HT is highlighting for Starkiller and dark empire Luke? On rubber suit, spider armor mk4 might be the most restrictive one :p

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Great point on that mk4 Spider-Man. I don't own it for that reason!

  • @TheeCollector29
    @TheeCollector29Ай бұрын

    DLO vs evil sneaker. I pick DLO side. Also beskar

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    ???

  • @TheBroverman
    @TheBrovermanАй бұрын

    Great tips although still a little nervous

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Baby steps! It's not that scary :)

  • @rseales0045
    @rseales0045Ай бұрын

    Just got the friendly neighborhood spider-man (my first hot toys figure) so a video that focuses on “sustainable posing” is perfect for me

  • @DrawTheLine35

    @DrawTheLine35

    Ай бұрын

    One more pro tip, the clamp that comes with the figure will damage the fabric. Specifically for spiderman figures. I've seen too many people find out the hard way

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Enjoy! And good luck

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    This 👆🏼

  • @Nabil6901
    @Nabil6901Ай бұрын

    Love this dude so helpful! I too have gotten into the mindset of dynamic posing my figures from time to time. It makes the figures that much more enjoyable. 💪🏼🔥

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    100% - thanks for watching

  • @marcakins3373
    @marcakins3373Ай бұрын

    That is indeed a cray cray question, great discussion 😂😂😂😂

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Right??? Riot worthy

  • @Icecreamman951
    @Icecreamman951Ай бұрын

    A cubano cigar and a glass of bourbon would top off that shirt and chain fit lol

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    That was my VIBE on the boat for real lol

  • @purestewage
    @purestewageАй бұрын

    Was about to say you were still in cruise mode with that outfit, but Will beat me to it. Fully agree though, I think it's incredibly boring to just have every figure in museum pose. The posing and display is the fun of the hobby. Great tips on small, simple poses.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I will STAY in a vacation mode as long as there is sun outside lol

  • @SuperheroStatueShowcase
    @SuperheroStatueShowcaseАй бұрын

    depends on your personality but posing them always adds more "oomph" to the conversation imo!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @rone.7735
    @rone.7735Ай бұрын

    I mainly collect DC figures which have tight outfits so they staying straight. Why not enter Sideshow contests? Winning is fun.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Contests are fun!

  • @rone.7735

    @rone.7735

    Ай бұрын

    Especially the ones I win. 😁

  • @johnnybravo7580
    @johnnybravo7580Ай бұрын

    Good to see you back, hope you guys had a good time. Thanks for the video, informative and encouraging.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Good to be back! Thanks for watching

  • @GTinez23
    @GTinez23Ай бұрын

    Great tips! I finally started doing some of those tips over the last few months but was a museum poser for years. I agree that they are meant to be enjoyed more. Nice Vision quote from AOU too!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I sneak that quote in places often lol

  • @MRMoredecai
    @MRMoredecaiАй бұрын

    Once I buy a moducase in the future my figures will be posed as I plan on keeping them. Almost done with Hot Toys I think? Idk these star wars announcements got me in a choke hold

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Banger after banger

  • @e5m956
    @e5m956Ай бұрын

    Statues...bleh... It's all about being able to change it up from time to time with new poses...

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Totally agree. Which is why I have so many toys :)

  • @bowdog1227
    @bowdog1227Ай бұрын

    Hey man!! Welcome back!!! Great video! I am guilty of not posing too much but i am trying to be more "aggressive" with my poses. Thank you for putting these videos together and for the awesome insight!! Always 🔥🔥. Strong work!!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Much appreciated, Dog!

  • @messihenry1410
    @messihenry1410Ай бұрын

    Great video as always! I believe in balance! Leave it in a cool pose for a few days. Then leave it back in a museum pose etc! Just have fun 😅🔥

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Just have fun is EXACTLY right

  • @hardcoredan81
    @hardcoredan81Ай бұрын

    Glad to have u back bro, I watch video reviews obviously to see in hand the figures and how to pose them too. Gotta have fun with them like u said, if u like what u see then that’s the best feeling. Oh and we need a collection update tour too 💪🏼😅

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Another tour??? Maybe 👀

  • @hardcoredan81

    @hardcoredan81

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah bro u got a couple new figs 💪🏼

  • @razumtazum3246
    @razumtazum3246Ай бұрын

    My attitude with posing (and this is especially true with Spiderman) is that I try to find that perfect pose that's so great, I will probably never want to change it anyway. So if the suit needs to be creased in a way that could permanently damage the material, that's OK because that pose will never change anyway. It makes me wish they didn't use rubbery materials so much for characters like Spiderman because rubber is the worst when it comes to permanent, damaging creases (fabric is much more movable and forgiving) but it is what it is. I agree with your point that you can get a cool pose using subtle means instead of crazy, comic book posing that could cause damage.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    If you find THE ONE, I get that!

  • @TheWolvesblood6
    @TheWolvesblood6Ай бұрын

    Well put, sir. Your Toby is posed beautifully

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Simple yet effective

  • @sephiroth81
    @sephiroth81Ай бұрын

    Something tells me this isn't what 6th grade bullies had in mind when they called me a poser.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    lol. I wish it was

  • @Adamjt10
    @Adamjt10Ай бұрын

    You are MVP! I needed this! I’m so nervous about ruining the figures suits/clothing/fabric

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Go forth and pose!!

  • @Adamjt10

    @Adamjt10

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollects I sure will! I just got yesterday Spider-Man advance suit 2.0 and I saw creases and I panicked and left him normal but after this video, going all out!! You are the man! Thanks KeCo!!!!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    @@Adamjt10 good luck!

  • @Miguel-ws9zm
    @Miguel-ws9zmАй бұрын

    I don’t have a Hot Toy yet but I did preorder the ATSV Spider-Man 2099, so this video definitely helps me understand the aspects of posing these figures. Funny enough, I’ve actually been considering purchasing the 2099 you showed in this video too, so I appreciate that. Thank you!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    The ATSV line should be very poseable

  • @chrisgould6069
    @chrisgould6069Ай бұрын

    I already put my figures in mostly dynamic poses, depending on the characters, some more than any of them but at the moment I'm focusing on my very first two Hot Toys figures the deluxe Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon and is that likeness so uncanny but have been thinking of changing the body to a seamless one.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Cool figure! Seamless would be interesting

  • @chrisgould6069

    @chrisgould6069

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollects do you know if anyone ever did a Mr Han 1/6 scale figure that is near as good as the Hot Toys's Enter the Dragon Bruce Lee level of detail, did Enterbay ever do one?

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    @@chrisgould6069 that's a great question. Sadly, I do not know

  • @davewhitehead135
    @davewhitehead135Ай бұрын

    I Like Your Spiderman 2099 Figure.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Me too!

  • @IndigochildJai1999
    @IndigochildJai1999Ай бұрын

    Yup.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    😁😁😁

  • @marcakins3373
    @marcakins3373Ай бұрын

    For this video you deserve a ❤️, that is basically worth 2 likes! 🤣😂😅😂🤣

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I'll take it 🥰

  • @91Pulp
    @91PulpАй бұрын

    I'm of the opinion that Hot Toys and InArt figures are meant to be posed. If I didn't want to pose these, I'd be collecting statues.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    This is my opinion 👆🏼

  • @naderissa9370
    @naderissa9370Ай бұрын

    Hey dude. Do you have any recommendations for what display bases I can use with rubber-like suits Like the HT Classic Spider-Man from the game line. The Waist clamps are leaving marks on my Spidey Hot Toys. I’d appreciate recommendations, because I still like dynamic flight stands but the clamps are damaging the material.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    That's a tough one. I know some people put additional foam around the clamps, but outside of that, I'm not sure. I try not to use the stands too much 🫠 - essentially add something in between the clamp and the suit

  • @Riley.Reviews
    @Riley.ReviewsАй бұрын

    Mommy Wanda looks amazing 🔥

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Always bro!

  • @jasonturns-mz8kq
    @jasonturns-mz8kqАй бұрын

    You are a voice of reasoning on Hot Toys…I mostly like it. You make us think about this hobby. Hopefully the trip was great and you washed away that Preds loss.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Watched them lose LIVE in Cozumel lol. Next year!

  • @DarthTamarus
    @DarthTamarusАй бұрын

    Brother I can’t hardly keep my hands off my figures every time I walk by my display lol. Idk how people just pull that shit out the box and leave it alone.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Right?? Glad we are in the same boat

  • @DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw
    @DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_JawАй бұрын

    Would love to see a review of the new DD!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I did a mini one on my Instagram

  • @andrewpayne5093
    @andrewpayne5093Ай бұрын

    If you pose them then just leave them like that without trying to pose them later on will the creases ect still be an issue ?

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    If you NEVER pose them again, you will never see them, no... but if you do, they will be there. Just the way it is.

  • @X-manfloridausa4037
    @X-manfloridausa4037Ай бұрын

    I would like figure reviews on your channel. That seems to be missing

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. Maybe one day - just a LOT of people already do that - not sure what more I could add by the time I get mine

  • @X-manfloridausa4037

    @X-manfloridausa4037

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollects I think your insights would be great. Believe me, there’s not a lot of competition in terms of good quality reviews other than Justin.

  • @jimjake26
    @jimjake26Ай бұрын

    Where is the tan? Was this an Alaska Cruise? BTW ... nice shirt!!

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I gotta protect my skin lol

  • @jermainehaslam5634
    @jermainehaslam5634Ай бұрын

    I can't stand a figure in museum pose, it just bores me to death I'm one of those collectors that needs a cool pose for the figure.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Can't argue with that!

  • @bradkoski
    @bradkoskiАй бұрын

    No, keep them sealed and one day you’ll be rich 😂😂😂😂

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I'll get back to you on that!

  • @firefly44220
    @firefly44220Ай бұрын

    Why spend that kind of dough on something that isn’t that posable and will deteriorate? 🤔 I want the Robocop tho 😬

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    I think if you are looking for a great representation in that size, you need to weigh the risk rewards. If it's not worth it, for sure find something else - but the robocop is pretty sweet 👀

  • @user-kz5ts2re9b
    @user-kz5ts2re9bАй бұрын

    Wait….. Why is Wanda’s waist thing backward?😭😭

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Didn't even realize lol

  • @user-kz5ts2re9b

    @user-kz5ts2re9b

    Ай бұрын

    @@KeCoCollects It is Haha!😂😂😂 check her photos.😅😅

  • @Thehumblecollectoruk
    @ThehumblecollectorukАй бұрын

    Yep defenatly other wise you might as well collect statues

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Yup!

  • @davewhitehead135
    @davewhitehead135Ай бұрын

    Hellow. I Do Toy Photography. I Like Your Spiderman 2099 Figure.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! Have you seen my photography video?

  • @bradkoski
    @bradkoskiАй бұрын

    The only 1/6 with real value is Inart 😂

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Diversifying my portfolio now!

  • @arsalino1116
    @arsalino11164 күн бұрын

    Serious question as someone who is getting into 1/6 collecting. Why does everyone pay so much for the figures, just to put them in boring displays like you and all other youtubers. Why not build a cool looking diorama and reduce the figure count a bit to make the ones you actually really like, stand out and not look out of context? Seriously, like you have figures worth thousands and yet all you do is put them behind glass in a dead boring scene and put spotlight on them... Why not investing a bit into building a nice diorama and display like only 3-4 instead of smashing 10 + figures into one department like chickens in a chick farm.

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    4 күн бұрын

    I guess because people pay to do what they want at the end of the day. Not everyone has the same tastes 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @equos5060
    @equos5060Ай бұрын

    Damn, lots of lazy eyes in your collection :) are movable eyes getting loose over time?

  • @KeCoCollects

    @KeCoCollects

    Ай бұрын

    Perhaps. Lol