I was blown away! Toy Hunting at Toy Federation's Retro Toy Con 2023
I was blown away! Toy Hunting at Toy Federation's Retro Toy Con 2023
🚀 Join Pixel Dan on an epic journey through time and plastic at the Toy Federation's Retro Toy Con 2023! 🚀
In this nostalgia-packed episode, we're diving headfirst into a toy treasure trove, hunting for the legendary Masters of the Universe and the awe-inspiring G.I. Joe Ninja Force and Mega Marines lines. Whether you're a die-hard collector or a casual fan looking to relive your childhood memories, you won't want to miss a second of this adventure!
🔥 Masters of the Universe (MOTU) 🔥
Launched in the early '80s by Mattel, Masters of the Universe became an iconic franchise, blending sci-fi with sword and sorcery. It introduced us to He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, and his battle against the sinister Skeletor on the planet Eternia. With its colorful cast of characters, intricate lore, and innovative action figures featuring unique mechanics and accessories, MOTU set the standard for fantasy toy lines. From Castle Grayskull to the elusive Eternian creatures, we'll hunt for these timeless treasures, sharing facts, history, and personal stories along the way.
🐍 G.I. Joe Ninja Force & Mega Marines 🐍
The early '90s saw the G.I. Joe line expanding into specialized teams, among them the Ninja Force and Mega Marines, adding new layers of excitement and collectibility.
Ninja Force introduced martial arts experts into the G.I. Joe universe, bringing a fresh, dynamic angle to the storytelling. Featuring characters like Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, and new faces such as Jinx and Nunchuk, Ninja Force figures were known for their unique "real ninja moves" action features, which added a new level of playability.
Mega Marines plunged G.I. Joe into a sci-fi storyline, battling against the monstrous forces of Cobra's Mega Monsters. These figures stood out with their "moldable bio-armor," a special play feature allowing kids to customize their figures with a provided compound. Characters like Clutch, Gung-Ho, and Blast-Off not only had to fight Cobra but also protect Earth from these new extraterrestrial threats.
🎉 At Retro Toy Con 2023, we're on a mission to find these iconic pieces of toy history. From rare figures to complete sets and everything in between, we'll explore the vast aisles, digging through bins, and chatting with fellow collectors and dealers. Expect tips on collecting, insights into the toy industry, and maybe even a surprise guest or two!
But that's not all! We'll also take a look at:
Exclusive convention finds and limited editions
Interviews with fellow collectors sharing their stories and treasures
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of toy collecting and convention culture
📌 Don't forget to engage with us in the comments! Have you ever owned any of these iconic toys? What's your holy grail of toy collecting? Share your thoughts and stories with the Pixel Dan community.
👍 If you love toy hunts, unboxings, and all things nostalgic, make sure to hit that like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications on our latest adventures.
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🌟 Special thanks to Toy Federation and all the vendors and collectors at Retro Toy Con 2023 for making this episode possible. Until next time, keep the passion for collecting alive, and remember: the hunt is part of the fun!
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What toy was your favorite from the video?
@markheadley125
4 ай бұрын
My favorite toy is GI Joe❤😊
@TheSoch99
4 ай бұрын
The GI Joe Mega Monsters shout out! I had seen those two monsters loose in another one of your videos a while back. They were among other assorted toys and I thought they were so cool. Hard as I tried, I couldn’t find what they were called. This video finally revealed what they were and now I’ve turned my focus to hunting them down! Thank you for your videos!
@thunderpunchheman
4 ай бұрын
I saw these lil Major Bendies on a spinning rack that looked cool 😉
@Dr.Serious1970
4 ай бұрын
Hey,Dan. First,thank you for what you do for me personally. I've followed your main channel for several years as I've followed others who do what you do,bring HAPPINESS to many. I'm experiencing a very difficult time and to watch videos that bring great memories of my childhood help my mental health. I'm 54,married and we live in Vermont. My best to you and your family.
@galmorzu
4 ай бұрын
That Toxic Crusader chopper was amazing. I loved that line so much, so much like the vintage TMNT toys, and right up my ally. The colors and everything on those were great, and the chopper is a vehicle I've always been tempted to hunt down. Also, that blanket story reminds me of a Madballs one I had. I don't know how powerful the nostalgia would hit if I saw it again. Also, A MOON KNIGHT SHELF! So happy to see another Moon Knight fan. I have a shelf for him also! 😅
The fan who gave you that awesome gift was a real one
Really appreciate the genuine reaction to the gift, Dan. It felt like it hit you hard and it showed a side we’re not used to seeing. Great moment, great vid!
So glad you are enjoying the sleeping bag and the He-Man cards Dan! As soon as I saw those things in storage I said to Melanie we need to send these to Dan. Have a great weekend bro!
Hey PD awesome video and thanks for supporting our active military and veterans. I'm an Army vet and a toy collector myself brother. I enjoy your channel and your content. Keep up the great work and collecting. You're a good dude!
Oh the memories of that MOTU sleeping bag! That was incredible to see. Great video - you can see how much the support of this awesome community means to you Dan. Cheers.
You've got a lot of great Gifts there and I totally understand the Military Guy I mean in this times of overwhelming problems and threats channels like Yours give joy and relieve to people. And that's something I think a lot of Us are in dire need of. So...thank You a lot Pixel Dan🙏
@user-yp4lh5nv9z
4 ай бұрын
“THESE” times
Dan you bring out the best in people, your videos offer people time away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Which means a lot to many and some of those really wish to thank you.
The GI Joe Mega Monster carded figure looks cool at 8:54 . Nice tour of the show, thanks!
@PixelDanToyHunts
3 ай бұрын
Yea, I really want those!
That was such a tug on the heart! ❤❤❤ We loved watching that moment. He’s right. We thank God for youtube and the content that you create lifts us up. As a former military spouse I can’t tell you how many times we were in such unfamiliar places but the normalcy brought through this medium was a life saver.
I'm a Bail bonds Men and work nights from home. I watch your videos all the time during my shift. Your my favorite MOTU channel I love watching this stuff in-between my bail calls lol. 💪🗡️💥
Never stop doing your Arnold impression. Ever. Ha, love it!
Pixel Dan, you have no idea what you bring to the lives of so many fans who truly enjoy what you do. You bring such immense love and joy to each episode that the mass number of your followers really do appreciate the intense devotion in putting such masterpieces each week. Your shows make us grown folk feel like kids again, and in a society filled with so much hate and animosity, your channel brings us back to those childhood memories. And for that, I thank you! P.S. I am SO honored to have helped ease your Toxic Crusader collection. Wrapping your gift was an overkill, and I do apologize for it. However, seeing you open the package with such great curiosity and while I'm observing your facial expression wondering what's inside, reminds me of that childhood feeling, and THAT is what you do to us viewers. Thank you from the bottom of this veteran's heart. You rock!!! 🤘🏻
Enjoying the new channel, Dan. Met Christina at the last Kane Co. Very sweet lady, you're a lucky man.
❤️ ❤️
I've been a fan for a while Dan but this is my first comment. first of all, congratulations on all your success with your channel. And bonus congrats on the awesome gift by one of our nations servicemen. We don't really think about what an impact our videos can have on those so far from home. I continue to be amazed by the generosity of this community and its fans. Take care.
Love that giant Mosquitor! One of my favorites as well. So glad he did him like the vintage with the bulk(I know the slim 02 look is more accurate for a mosquito but doesn’t look as cool) And I have both mega monsters! Always loved the tentacle one. Toxic crusaders was a great line. I still have my complete set of figs. I only got the badguy motorcycle, never the coptor so that was an awesome gift to see you get! Very touching
I had no idea that he was such an amazing artist. WOW!!! Brilliant work.
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
He’s great right!?
Great story. Going off on that during lockdown I had your toy hunting playlist on all the time. Just like the military personnel your videos provided a sense of normalcy when the world was shut down for two years. Definitely helped with mental health so thank you for your videos and the content you out it👍
Epicness that mosquitor statue and damn the apocalypse copter that’s 🔥
Holy buckets, that gift! super awesome!!!
Just subbed last weekend, Dan. Great content, as always.
Great video, I got here from Toy Federation and enjoyed your content and you have a new subscriber. The gift from the veteran was incredible and really moving as well keep up the great work.
this new channel is awesome! keep up the great work!
Toxic Chopper is sick!! The MOTU sleeping bag was also awesome. Still have my Return of the Jedi bag in well loved condition. Keep em coming Dan. 😄
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Good artwork there from your young fan 👍 I like those old books with the record accompanying it, I've seen them in vintage shops, but don't recall ever owning them in the day. I did have the old books with tapes, and got one still in the stash, an old Gremlins one
I swear, Dan, thank you so much for the last few years!
So rad. Great vid, great story.
That Toxic Crusader's Helicopter is amazing!! Looks like it just came out!!
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
It does!
Man, that Attackcopter is an insanely cool gift! Be careful with the trigger though. I recently opened a sealed one and the mechanism broke immediately on the first pull.
Now that was a gift! Wow
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
I know. It’s crazy!
@thunderpunchheman
4 ай бұрын
@PixelDanToyHunts don't have any expectations after that when I see you in June, lol!
If you remember, I had a TON of those Legends of Pre Wrestling figures hanging up next to the ring when we had training in the old theater... :)
Love the new channel just Subbed!!! Great stuff Dan!
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Great video!
Awesome action figure ❤😊
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Yea? You like?
I always loved that GIJoe Flag Display Stand.
I have about 6 of them trading cards Masters of the universe I found them at Hall of heroes convention when I first met lou ferrigno last year
Shartamus Prime surprise cameo?!
love the toy collectors brotherhood
Major nostalgia hit off that Fry Guy. And the Mosquitor statue is just amazing!
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
I was impressed!
@alexgarbe1971
4 ай бұрын
@@PixelDanToyHunts So when he says that's going to be used to mold the prototype, does the prototype ultimately get used to make figures? Or more statues this size? Really curious to see some follow up on that.
@PixelDanToyHunts
3 ай бұрын
Those are all good questions
Awesome action figures great vid Dan 👍
Pretty much everything!! ❤
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Solid answer
My Joes didn't venture far into the neon age. My personal Joes had modelling clay fists to jury rig broken thumbs. They didn't look super great, but I could still get them to "hold" their guns.
I love the art on that sleeping bag!
That TMNT sewer ball you picked up of Michaelangelo was my first pick of the convention :). Glad you didnt pick that up lol. I was finally able to collect all 4 turtles. Also picked up your figure and got my MOTU book signed by you. A great convention!! :)
I just picked up the Joe Mega Monsters at a show. Loose but great condition. Love those crazy figs. Had no idea the tentacles moved with the trigger on his back! Lol. Awesome feature. Love the channel!!
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Very cool
Love the content
Your a great content creator Pixel Dan.....I been a fan for a very long time n thank you for helping me embrace and recall my childhood with all the toys and reviews you do......✌🏽💙🫡🙏🏽
Not sure why this is a different channel but I’m in
More back room deals for dan, who thinks he's special
When are you going to release t-shirts with the new skull logo?
@PixelDanToyHunts
4 ай бұрын
Soon!
@user-li2zx8en1k
4 ай бұрын
Yes I'd like one of the new shirts with the skull logo
Have You seen the Moon Knight show on Disney Plus?
Hey Pixel Dan, I do believe someone is using the images from your masters of the universe book for resale on eBay.
I had that sleeping bag! They probably made a million of them, so that's probably not saying much.
Just ask your rich buddies at Matthell to buy it for ya...
Our Armed Service Members protect us from R rated foes/life so we can live PG-13 lives.
Dude, that Toxic Crusaders helicopter is friggin EPIC!!! I hope we get that from Super7 before cause I am all over those figures!
Mohawk is off center
I think I stopped having any interest in toys after I had sex for the first time.