Can totally relate! I’m on my second round of Classifieds now. Thanks for taking us on the roller coaster, it was quite a ride!

This is brilliant 😂😂. I love the thumbnail of Craig on the video. Captures that “I’m in need of an intervention” look perfectly.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

We all need help!

Great video Craig!! I was feeling the "Toy Anxiety" as you took us through your journey lol

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jay!

Toy Anxiety name checks out

I've been wanting a 6inch GIJoe line for many many years. And when it was announced that my dream was coming true.... I was all in! From the beginning, I've been able to get every classified figure released thus far. And hopefully sometime next year, I'll be able to display them all. But as for now, they're all still in their boxes, tucked away in storage. (which is a sad thing to see)

Personally, I think classified is the best 1/12th scale line of figures ever made. Here in Atlantic Canada they are ridiculously hard to get a hold of. No stores here ever seem to have them in stock. I have 6 figures and 1 vehicle in my classified series collection and feel lucky just to have that.

Man and I thought I had collecting issues.....I really feel your pain! I haven't thought of my o-ring Joe's in a long time. I use to mix and match and make new figures when the o-rings snapped. I really should break them out again. Great video good luck.

To be fair they had a weird start with some strange design choices. I think it was more like leaving the club at 3am and grabbing something that will do short of other options. Then the Cobra Island saga pissed off a lot of people and the fantom hasn't been in a great place. I've bought and sold the line and started again, but I won't touch any of the early stuff

Great video and very relateable.

I grew up with GIJOE back in 82 and collected them up until I was nearly 18 and I have a very fond love for the old toys and cartoon. If you didn't grow up during that time or never collected them then I'd just avoid it. I consolidated my collecting to just lines from my youth, which means I skip a lot of cool stuff now. However, I am just like you. I buy stuff and sell it, only to buy it again. In order to prevent this cycle I just made the leap to only buying Super 7 for TMNT, ThunderCats, Silverhawks, and GIJOE. Nothing else will get bought, and I'll enjoy the look of other lines, but I will not buy them. You just have to really put yourself in a lane and stick to it. I am always baffled as KZreadrs who buy any figure they find instead of only collecting certain lines etc. Its a dangerous path to get into every new line regardless of what the 'cool kids' are collecting or not. I get made fun of for only collecting Super 7, but I am having fun and finally enjoying my collecting, and now it is also more manageable. Just be happy and love what you love, avoid the collecting bandwagon which can suck you in. Good luck.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Great insight! Super7 is killing it across the board, all of their Ultimates are great, I have had to stop with TMNT though since I collect NECA TMNT. I am all in on Disney and Simpsons Super7 though!

Totally relate brother. I enjoy the chase and the quest to build a collection more than actually owning my figures forever. I have a stash of third party and Hasbro MP Transformers and GI Joe Classified and did the exact same thing of buying and reselling and then buying again and then keeping them stored in a box in my home.

The heart of a Hot Wheels collector with the love of the hunt with the soul of a classic toy collector.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Ha!

Sold my classified wave 1 & now a year later i want it back. Unless i have doubles i ain' t doing it again., but i do love the hussle of selling & hunting down figs. Its just fun.

The Hamilton reference made me follow.

Only 1 set got to get another full set ! 😆

That's funny. I've done the same thing. I'm a little older than most collectors. I started collecting in 87 when I was 17 and had about 400 o-rings figures which I sold around 2000. I love GI Joe but I just can't get into the 6 inch line.

This is a pretty compelling story. Held my interest start to finish!

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I really have to think if a Flagg can fit in my shelves to do the steps to get one! I'm collecting both GI Joe lines to man.😀👍

Im right there with you....... I've sold and bought back and sold and bought back my 30K $ collection of transformers , TMNT, GI Joe and super7 stuff........ I too seem to love buying and selling far more than I do just having the figures.

Nice video sir I think alot of us go thru the same thoughts you have but your video is a great presentation of this and showing its pretty normal 😀

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it’s a relatable situation!

I'm the same way. In for the hunt then sell them when I'm bored lol.

Honestly though that would probably be me if I wasnt a lazy hoarder with them :D And I avoided that Skystriker like a plague as good as it looks. And You guys need to make me stop drooling over 3.75 scale stuff since I just finally got rid of most of it.

It seems like you want to collect this line. It’s hard to discontinue buying a line in the first place but you’ve bought and sold it a few time over now. You’re a Classified collector bro! That’s just how it is.

I sold all of my classifieds initially. I wasn't really digging them. I still don't like most of the early ones. Then Major Bludd came out and he looked so good. Then they showed the Tiger Force Outback. I'm back in, but only get the ones I love. So glad I never bought the first Gung Ho, because I just received the new retro one. He rocks!

Wow I have done the same thing. Bought everything then sold it. Now trying to get back and in, and have most of everything I am missing. I really wonder what sort of psychological issues I have that make me do stupid crap like this with toys lol

I left out the part of the story about the THIRD time I bought a Classified collection and the dude ripped me off, but I got the $$ back!

I sold my entire classified collection only to rebuy them as well. but the worst of all is I've sold my Star wars the vintage collection two times and I'm debated buying them a third time with the announcement of jabba's throne room set. I want to be down with Star wars so bad because they cannot seem to make any new product that I enjoy. I can totally relate and understand exactly what you're going through

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel so much better! Thanks for sharing.

Bro, I just received my Stormshadow and have 2 more on order. 2 spirits, 2 ninja Snakeyes with Timber, 1 Kamakura

you do what makes you happy.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Lol. When you mentioned about being an erratic collector I thought, he's gonna lay the fuckin hammer down. Then "you're right." Lol

I collect Transformers and I'm also all in to a degree when it comes to collecting. My goal is to collect every character from all four seasons of the original animated series and the original 1986 movie. Now, I'm starting to look at the new G.I. Joe figures and getting an itch to collect them as well. If I do, then I'll be all in again lol! I'll need to collect every figure from the animated series and the movie!

You’re not weird. I’m exactly the same. I like the chase too. I do have stuff I won’t part with but I like the wheel and deal.

Man I've went down the He-man collecting rabbit hole, I am not going to go down the GI Joe one..... I hope

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

You never know!

that is the craziest collecting story I have ever heard and I'm 52! lol. collecting is a curse.

You’re commitment to the game is undeniable. Kudos to you for making countless financial sacrifices. You’re efforts will not go unrewarded. 👍😂

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve been thinking about selling mine for a while too. Mostly because of those Super 7 figures coming and knowing that I only have space for one of these lines.

Just like you, I did the same thing and then later I re-bought what I have now. I was done with the Classified line until they revealed Storm Shadow, Spirit and the Cobra officer. Now I'm back on board but still selective. I'm not into Tiger Force, Python Patrol or most variants.

I sold my entire Classified collection too when the market was very high but the thing is I sold them & took the money to purchase the vintage ARAH figures & vehicles I had as a kid because I was just filling a void with the Classified for not having the vintage figures & vehicles! I regret it sometimes but only when I see something cool come out for Classified but when I look at the vintage I purchased I made the right decision because thats where GI Joe deep down really hits me! No matter how cool they make the 6inch figures they will never compare to the nostalgia & awesomeness of the vintage! Also Im saving myself a lot of stress, frustration & money trying to find them as any ARAH figure or vehicle is readily available at any time!

@Mmantis

5 ай бұрын

yeah keep telling yourself that 😊

@patientmental875

5 ай бұрын

@@Mmantis I know it wasnt a conscious choice, I was forced to sell them & buy vintage

I feel seen

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

😉

I said i will only get snake eyes 😒...

I identify with you.

Definitely feel the fomo. But I avoid paying over release price & never sell off a collection. I look like a hoarder.: I need help.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

We could all use a little help!

One of us one of us one of ....er..there he goes again.... OH HES BACK ONE OF US ONE OF ...er..oh... HEY THERE HE IS AGAIN...

Woah!

SO BASICALLY, YOUR A SCALPER............... WELCOME TO THE CLUB.

I was excited to get into this line after my brother highly recommended it to me, but after buying 3 figures in a row that all broke the same way, I have avoided this line like the plague. In case you are wondering how they broke, it’s those damn “drop down” joints. Right out of the box, there would be that dreaded “white stress” on the plastic. Moving the leg forward would sheer the plastic clean on with minimal force. I really don’t like those drop down joints, they are very overrated and don’t execute that well especially in this scale. I love the design of them, and how they are loaded with accessories, but I just can’t buy them after this. I have no clue why the plastic is already stressed right out of the box without even posing it.

This is the first video I’ve watched from your channel. You really cut to the core when it comes to collecting. Especially when it comes to GI Joe collecting. For me I have to set boundaries to find comfort in being a collector. So I’m a vintage collector. This gives me comfort in being choosy with the Classified line. The Classified line is so plagued with issues that it doesn’t feel good to collect. 1. You have to order everything online. This is anathema to the hunt & a cornerstone of collecting. 2. Nerf guns, Iron Man boots, terrible quality accessories. 3. Being sold on digital renders, not toys. The hype of the newly announced toy dies halfway to the release date. Partly because you’re hyped on another digital render. 4. Exclusives, repaints, 8 snake eyes, 7 roadblocks, army builders not in stock, and retro cards destroyed in shipping all punish collectors instead of rewarding them. You’re right, Classified is toxic & that’s on Hasbro. I recommend becoming a 25th anniversary or vintage collector. Then the characters you love get in 6 inch. Otherwise you’ll keep chasing your own tail.

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong about any of this, haha! Thanks for watching.

Dude, you got a problem. LOL! Good luck with that

@YHSToyAnxiety

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's true.

@pauljohnson3442

2 жыл бұрын

@@YHSToyAnxiety You deadpan honesty is what I appreciate. I'm intrigued to find out how this journey ends.

Imagine if you were a gambling man…

Buy toys that make you happy with who you are. Don't hoarder.like Hordak😛