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Toy Federation's Ryan Explores ICCC Toy Convention in Nashville | Vintage Toy Hunt & Collectors' Delight!
Join Ryan, the passionate toy enthusiast and owner of Toy Federation Retro Toy Store, as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure to the highly anticipated ICCC Toy Convention in Nashville, Tennessee! In this exciting KZread video, Ryan reunites with his fellow toy aficionado and dear friend, Tony, from Knowhere Toys, who has set up an impressive booth at the convention, showcasing an array of rare and captivating vintage toys.
Prepare to be amazed as Ryan immerses himself in a nostalgic wonderland, scouring the convention floor for elusive Star Wars Action Figures, priceless collectibles, and a much-coveted carded TMNT action figure. Witness his genuine excitement and passion for the world of vintage toys as he shares insights on the significance of deciding whether to open an unopened treasure from the past.
The ICCC Convention in Nashville, Tennessee is a haven for toy collectors and enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its vast assortment of vintage toys, action figures, and collectibles, this annual event attracts toy sellers, collectors, and fans from all over the world. It's a melting pot of rare finds, and an opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals who share their love for nostalgia.
As night falls, Ryan and Tony venture into thrilling room trades at their hotel, where they encounter an array of fellow collectors and vintage toy sellers. Together, they indulge in a fascinating exploration of Star Wars action figures, GI Joe action figures, and Ninja Turtles action figures, swapping stories and reliving cherished memories.
If you're a toy enthusiast, collector, or simply someone seeking an incredible journey through the world of vintage toys and the vibrant community that surrounds them, this KZread video is a must-watch! Join Ryan on this adventure of a lifetime, and get ready to experience the sheer joy and excitement that only the ICCC Toy Convention in Nashville, Tennessee can offer.
🎉 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Toy Federation's channel for more captivating toy-related content and updates on the latest conventions and events! 🎉
A vintage or retro toy convention is an event that brings together collectors, enthusiasts, sellers, and fans of vintage and retro toys. These conventions serve as a haven for individuals who have a keen interest in toys and memorabilia from past decades, typically from the 1970s, 1980s, and earlier. Such events celebrate the nostalgia and cultural significance of toys that have become iconic and cherished over time.
At a vintage or retro toy convention, attendees can expect a wide range of activities and attractions, including:
Toy Exhibits: Vendors and collectors set up booths to display and sell vintage toys, action figures, collectibles, and related merchandise.
Guest Appearances: Special guests, such as toy designers, industry experts, or iconic toy creators, may be invited to share their experiences and insights with the attendees.
Panels and Workshops: Educational sessions and workshops are often conducted, covering various topics related to toy collecting, restoration, preservation, and more.
Toy Auctions: Some conventions may host auctions, giving attendees an opportunity to bid on rare and sought-after vintage toys.
Cosplay and Costuming: Many attendees dress up as their favorite toy characters, adding a fun and interactive element to the convention.
Meetups and Networking: Toy enthusiasts get the chance to meet like-minded individuals, share their collections, and connect with fellow collectors.
Trading and Swapping: Room trades or designated areas allow attendees to engage in trading and swapping toys to complete their collections or find desired items.
Photo Opportunities: Conventions often feature larger-than-life toy displays, providing excellent opportunities for photos and social media sharing.
These conventions serve as a great platform for enthusiasts to relive their childhood memories, discover rare and valuable items, and indulge in the vibrant community of toy collectors. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply have a fondness for retro toys, attending a vintage toy convention can be a delightful and nostalgic experience.
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Buying Rare Star Wars
06:14 Pixel Dan
09:36 Lobby Swap Purchases
12:45 Room Trading
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DId you see the KZreadr we ran into?
@jara8184
11 ай бұрын
Pixel Dan! Nice
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yep!
@Kaioken20
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation Love Dan's positive vibe. His SDCC '23 coverage was fantastic.
@fernandochow2629
11 ай бұрын
Cool that you ran into Pixel Dan. Great video!!!. I truly appreciate and enjoy your episode!!!. Thank you
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yea!
The whole toy collecting community is like “this on has a red sock! That makes it worth 5grand more” 😂 . Love the videos!
Found your Channel via Froggy Flips, enjoyed a few of your excellent vids so subscribed…….. Thanks for your efforts, now back to watching another video!!
So cool seeing you get turned up like we do when we go to your shop! 😁
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Theres something really soothing about watching these vidoes to me 😂 love this channel
The after hour room sales at cons are the best. I often cart around my own tub of stuff to thaw rooms so I have stuff to trade / sell to people. It always works so well.
Here from Froggy Flips and loving each video
I've collected toys and comics and I find if you don't read your comics or open your toys you're just keeping them in perfect condition for the next owner.
@nikoenciso01
11 ай бұрын
This is reason why I open my hot wheels I collect diecast not cardboard and the thought of my whole life without opening my toys is sickening and life is too short
@michaelharrington75
11 ай бұрын
Who's gonna open something that they paid thousands for mint in package when they could just purchase one loose for a fraction of the price if they're wanting to play with it?
@RarebitFiends
11 ай бұрын
@@michaelharrington75Because you want a minty fresh one, not a copy with wear and paint chipping.
@michaelharrington75
11 ай бұрын
@@RarebitFiends I've got figures that look like they just came off the card, and didn't have to open any packages.
@RarebitFiends
11 ай бұрын
@@michaelharrington75 Nice! I only really buy online, frequently from overseas, so for the stuff I collect (mostly Transformers), I am most comfortable buying new in box even if it means paying a premium.
This was a real gem of a video. I really enjoyed it. So much cool stuff, some stuff I rarely/have never seen before. Awesome. I could have watched this for hours.
I enjoy how excited everyone in the hobby always seems to be to learn something new! Another great video!
I collect toys and never sell any; I find the business side of things so interesting. That portion with the seller and you were upfront that it was for your shop; the back and forth haggling of the price was really cool to see. Really great stuff to watch. Also, how much little bits of specific information do you have floating in your mind about what makes each item rare is just mind-boggling.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoy it!
Treasure it now because I have a feeling that anything produced by Disney will not have the same value in years to come
I can watch this channel's content all day. love this channel.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
And we encourage you to do so!
Man, I had that Droids VHS display... destroyed with everything else I had in a flood. :(
I think everyone if us still has an inner child, even in adulthood.
Enjoy all your Videos Guys :)
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I loved the "can we film in here?", "yes but you have to buy something" 😂
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
And we did! haha
Can't believe I missed this episode! This was a fun one! Glad I checked the video list to see if there were new episodes I hadn't seen! :D
We call the lurkers who wait till you've put down the box ''Hyena's''. I've been one myself though.. once my nephew wanted a graded Batman comic and I literally pushed him through the crowd with a hand full of cash to snatch it before somebody's eyes! Good times..
Dealers always get there collections on the cheap 😂😂good stuff though
I love seeing through this collectors eyes. I dream of having a store one day. I mean look at all the cool stuff you see. 😮
You guys are my favourite channel. Thank you so much for putting this out there 💗
I love the suspense of everyone playing the money 🤑🤑🤑 game.
HA, Tony from KNOWHERE! Awesome!
Just discovered this channel. Gotta say... I'm loving it!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
We love hearing that!
This was a really great episode. I like when this much good stuff is crammed into a video
so glad i found this channel. great and fun content!
Toy shopping in hotel rooms, that is so awesome!!!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Right?
Came across your channel the other day and cannot stop watching. You guys deserve a TV show!!!! so addicting!!!!!!
@toyfederation
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! New episodes every Saturday at 9am!
This was soooooooo snagging of a video.....the hype side from all of us vibrate figure collectors can't wait for the next vid
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Let’s goooooo more vids!!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Every Saturday!
New bucket list item - go retro toy shopping with Ryan! lol. Awesome, awesome video.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Cube to our show in November!
I have an E.T. VHS counter display. They are so cool. Can’t believe you found one unused. That’s pretty special.
That man booth is the holy grail of SW toys .
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
You think so?
@kevinyoung9557
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation His booth overall was quite impressive.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yep!
@ArnoldOldSchool
11 ай бұрын
Nice dude, I've been to his house a few times for sales
I think I say this to myself every week. Best show on the Internet. Thank you!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Love your videos. I have watched them all. Editing and music is great. My knees hurt watching you guys review trades on the floor. I hope to make it to your store soon
@larav6505
10 ай бұрын
Yeah my knees hurt too😆 ryan and his crew should put together a U.S.S Flagg and create it into a table to use just right there near the registers where they do all their trading 😜🤣🤣👌🏽
“LET THEM BREATHE!” Love these videos guys keep it up! So much stuff to look at and there is a lot to know about the M5/V4 variant with the Taiwan vs just plain blue/black you can stare at them all day under a light it’s crazy how far vintage Star Wars collecting has gone.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yep!
I am really enjoying your channel. I hope to visit and purchase a few things from your store some day. Be well.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
I hope so too!
I like the loose collector vs mosc debate. I get both ideologies specially for toys that break due to plastics chemistry of over 30 years ago.
I do occasionally open vintage toys if it's to fill a gap in my childhood loose collection. However, my cutoff is around $50 for that sort of plastic desecration! 😉
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Got to!
This whole economy and subculture is so interesting to me
I love conventions with “room sales”. There’s a Chicago vintage toy soldier show with room trading that is incredible - this is obviously Star Wars/G.I., Joe era toys but same concept.
That sealed IG-88 is incredible! You rarely ever see the figure let alone boxed and then sealed on top of it!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Now you know why I had to buy it! haha
I don't collect toys I collect music memorabilia, with that being said I am hooked on these videos. Keep it up guys! Wishing you all the best going forward!
@toyfederation
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the video! Great job! Bring us More! Get some sort of production set up in the store and bring us more shop video. Probably pitch a show almost.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
We have a production crew
@scottgordon9931
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation what you got going on right now definitely looks professional ! Lovin it
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Holy God! This video!!
Great finds!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
I really enjoyed this one, Pixel Dan is the MOTU guy I like to watch. Thanks for sharing.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
He’s great!
Great video as always , man u both got some killer finds. Im heading to comic con in tampa shortly hopefully i can find a few things im looking for. Keep it up , thanks guys
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Let us know what you grab!
Just found your channel im really digging it. Subbed up immediately. This show thou, wow talk about impressive.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing!
Awesome as usual. I wouldn't mind if these were an hour or more.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
Nice seeing Pixel Dan and the other store owners. Never knew about room trading. To open or not to open. I've opened some sealed toys before, but nothing expensive. They were World's Smallest Matchbox car sets. Pretty small so not always easy to find loose. Most of my toy collection is loose though. It's cool to have boxes though. I have the boxes for my Manta and Raven MASK vehicles.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Love loose collections!
You should let Tony haggle on your buying prices he gets a ton of deals 😂. That brown snake yoda was a steal.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Haha! Maybe!
I remember getting an ESB Boba Fett for Xmas. The wookie braids and looking thru the helmet was the coolest thing. It's crazy what some stuff sells for.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yea! Great toy!
The toy shop business must be good. You bought some high-end gems there. The show looks great.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yes we did!
Tony is in Miami Hialeah.. good store I always visit once a week.. nice guy takes the time to talk to you if you anything...
Awesome episode this week
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Another great video. Thanks
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
In addicted to this channel. Suuuubed
Dang. Just... Dang. Rooms filled with my childhood. Cheers for this!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Love that you comment every week! Thanks for watching!
@fatredfu
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation Definitely, wouldn't miss it.
I css as me from Froggy flips channel I’d love to see you find some vintage my little pony figures
it is strange ~ while I do collect some things, that being some vintage figures some sealed, some loose or sealed games and TCG for odd stuff like Berserk stuff, I myself am not a huge action figure of comic person...but I have binged every TF video multiple time now. this channel is just some of the best content to watch and I am hooked on every new upload! It also has taught me a lot about toys I never knew
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
So glad you’re loving it!
Another great vid!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Metroplex!!
Really enjoyed this video keep it going
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Love the Star Wars gems
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Love that you love it!
Always the best content.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Really!?
OMG, I had Boba Fett and IG88.
Excellent work, nice seeing pixel Dan,
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yea!
Amazing
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
My favorite show on You Tube
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Crazy! It's ours too! haha
I used to own the imperial transport with the buttons...c3 po saying "r2 d2 where are you" among other phrases!
The nostalgia from seeing some of these toys is crazy. I don’t know how I came across your channel but it’s been a lot of fun to watch wishing I would’ve kept my G.I. Joe’s and Turtle ‘s in hindsight lol. The 90s was a fun time to have toys though!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yea. We all wish we would've kept our toys! Who knew though. Have any figures that would be considered gold today?
@joewatkins7346
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation I have some mini military stuff that I think is obscure but would need to figure out the manufacturer. I did just purchase a 3.75 cross country GI Joe last night after watching one of your videos lol. Collecting loose Joes would be a fun endeavor
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Ha! Glad we could inspire!
I GOTTA know more about that gel for the "Pony Cancer". I'd like to clean up my Monster Pretender shells. Also, I hated paying $40 for an Icepick gun, but it's not joke to try to source!
Amazing sw grails, good to see pixel dan appearance!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
More to come!
Loved this episode.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yea!? What about it!?
@MegaAppl3
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation I liked everything ! You buying personal stuff and stuff for the shop. What was really cool is that people set up POP UP stores in the rooms. I didn't know they did that. Really cool, looks like a blast.
Omg we're the biggest fucking nerds😂 This blows all my years of game collecting out of the water.
Wow room trading,what a concept... om blown away about how deep the star wars details. Go i grew up with and had em all as a kid. But when u get into variants and hongkong vs Taiwan. Theres just sooooo much to know.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yes there is!
More videos like this and longer please
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
How long do you want them!?!!
@arturomartinez-pn2ep
11 ай бұрын
About an hour at least thanks guys
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
If they were longer you wouldn’t enjoy them. Our team does a really great job at putting the story together in a captivating way! Quite happy with the work and length!
Man the twelve inch star wars figures got me thinking when I had those Killing me where are they now lol Great show man as always
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I have the die cast star destroyer with rebel ship inside and full falcon
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
Need to make a trip to check this store out
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Please do!
Yass! New TF ep!! My weekend is complete 🎉 "I Spent Thousands on Toys!"? So, just like any other day, then 😋😁 Keep up the great "work"!!❤❤❤
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Maybe! haha
@Kaioken20
11 ай бұрын
The price of the sold Boba Fett *MIND BLOWN* Would you have bought it if it hadn't sold?
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
@@Kaioken20 Yes!
@Kaioken20
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation Fantastic! I hope you find it when the cameras are around.
@vikingjoe93
11 ай бұрын
What figure was in the video they wanted 16k for??? Anyone else see that price tag??
I kept waiting for you to have your Joe Exotic (Tiger King) moment stating that you'll never financially recover from this. Lol.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Not yet!
GREAT CONTENT!!!!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Hi they used rubber bands to hold ig 88 at the neck and boba also.
Of all the things he didn't get the speeder bike that's a holy grail
I do the same thing with yard sales. If I see something that I'm interested but someone else has it, I will wait till that person puts it back unless they buy it.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Only fair.
@anthonyxavier6300
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation Agree. There was a couple times I got into an argument when I had the item in my hand but someone next to me is asking how much it is to the seller and trying to purchase it. That just rubs me the wrong way.
What were the Jurassic Park figures?!?! I’m a huge Jurassic park fan and now I want whatever those were!
IG88 is apsolutely scarry fighting in Shadows of the Empire for Nintendo 64. His shape and mechanical sounds and movrments are the stuff of nightmares. More horrifying to me than terminators.
Wow love that carded Yoda for $100 good deal
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yes!
of course pixel dan had to show up in every single video somewhere. i often watch the amount of stuff you buy and it gives me anxiety. i have anxiety about my own collection. at least you have a good team behind you who knows what their doing.
I guess I'll never understand Star Wars crazy prices 😢
The Star Wars toys before these dark time(disney), are Impressive, Most Impressive
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Yes
The 12" IG-88 kills me every time I see one, because my mom took me to the Five & Dime and I wanted a 12" figure. She finally agreed to get me one, and the store only had two left; Chewbacca and IG-88. I almost bought the IG-88 because he was a robot, but then decided on Chewbacca because he was a hero. So today I still have the Chewbacca and the original box, but now that I am older and a collector, I know it could have been an IG-88! Who knew I was making a thousand dollar decision at 5-6 years old?
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
None of us knew! It’s crazy! But you picked what made you happy! Gotta appreciate that!
For some reason I really like toy federation buy sell and trade man I wish they are here in California.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
More videos please sir
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Every Saturday
Would love to see you film your personal SW collection
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
You don’t want to see that
@larav6505
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation😂😂yeah we do😜🙌🏽
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Maybe soon!
please do something about the audio your voices are quite but then when it comes to the back ground noise its super loud
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
As in the store?
@Alex-rn3br
11 ай бұрын
The volume of your voices is lower than the background music in certain situations. I think the background music could be lowered a little maybe.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Common thing we hear. It’s being edited for computer or tv. When you watch on your phone, the quality of speakers isn’t the best.
@Slaughterganf
11 ай бұрын
Just letting you guys know great content and quality on the videos just need a little more tweaking on the voice sound and back ground music thats all.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
Tweaked to max. Can’t mic everyone or it becomes very scripted.
CAN NOT stop laughing at the video title and thumbnail 😂😂😂😂.
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
You like that??
@bigsonny45
11 ай бұрын
@@toyfederation lol! I've had that look on my face many times after going overboard on toys & trying to justify my purchasing decisions to myself!
@toyfederation
11 ай бұрын
It’s a problem!