Do you watch Eternia Dreams or Pixel Dan?

@Kaioken20

5 ай бұрын

Love Pixel Dan. Tried ED and found it to be not for me... not sure why.

@toyfederation

5 ай бұрын

You should give it another chance. Big things coming over there

@Tallpaaaul

5 ай бұрын

Love Eternia Dreams but Pixel Dan isn't for me just don't enjoy the content

@johnb5164

5 ай бұрын

Eternia Dreams store is literally about 5 miles from my front door. Probably the only store keeping an old mall alive these days which is impressive to me. There are other stores there but he has so much space and is always doing new things there.

@JoeRG84

5 ай бұрын

I watch both. It’s fun to see the business and nostalgia side with ED, plus he seems pretty cool. As far as dan’s channel, i think he does the best comprehensive reviews and his toy show walk arounds are just fun. Plus, he’s just a good dude. Easy to support all 3 of you guys

See in an age where brick and mortar loses to internet sales regularly what you’ve done is made your store the attraction. It’s the “I’ll spend money to travel to the store to see all the nostalgia and potentially discuss those old toys with people who have as much if not more knowledge about them then me.” The fact that people also buy is effectively the Disney park effect, they came for the experience and they buy something on the way out to remember it

@neon_necromunda

5 ай бұрын

Exactly this. Ive said to the guys before that when its finacially available that travelling from england just to buy and hang out at the store is one of my only appeals to travelling to america.

@arowdygator

5 ай бұрын

@@neon_necromundanot a fan of freedom, sir?

@Cubs1719

5 ай бұрын

eCommerce/digital sales are feeling it too. look at dorkside and a few others. Collectibles right now are facing a tough time :\

@rustyshackleford3868

5 ай бұрын

@@arowdygatorno such thing as freedom. Just privileges

@Sochilln75

5 ай бұрын

​@arowdygator Can the bravado. Did you forget that the UK is virtually the same as the US? Are you spending so much time embroided in US political propaganda that you think the world revolves around your microcosmic ideals? Get outside, enjoy some clean air, or go to your favorite toy shop, and freaking relax!

Of all the people I follow on KZread, I so want you to succeed most in all of your endeavours. It's quite clear from watching and observing you that you're passionate about what you do, You also have integrity sir. You're not out to gouge anyone - simply give your customers the best and fairest deal that you can. That's why the people who watch your channel want to buy from you. Keep pushing forward. You've got this 👍

Glad that you persevered through the tough years. You’ve certainly made a name for yourself and we’re all appreciative of you and your shop.

The Truth is, with this channel people can see you and your team are good folks who want to do right by your customers while being able to keep the lights on. That goes a long way with folks, and makes them want to throw support around a physical location they can actually come to and be nostalgic about. But more importantly, so many places "say" they are customer oriented but it's all just a fine veneer for making cash. We literally see you and the fellas have a passion for the same things we love.

The concept that "Disney World does not come to you" is fascinating. If you have something unique and special, people will want it - applies to so many different thing in life. Another great video!

@Amansetrock

5 ай бұрын

If you build it, they will come

@SargeRedsVintageToys

5 ай бұрын

100% it has to me more than the item, the experience is key!

@zachary_attackery

2 ай бұрын

I don't see what's unique or special about it...there are vintage toy stores like this everywhere and they're usually priced higher than ebay

@PC_TV_73

20 күн бұрын

Disney has billions so they have the money to create the best experience,but if you have the money it’s the best way to do it.

cool to see two shopowners exchanging experiences. It shows how good a community it can be.

Thanks again for taking us behind the curtain. The last 4 minutes of this episode might be my favorite segment you have ever done. You won my loyalty by the experience you offer and people like me wanting you to win because you come off as so genuine and knowledgeable yet humble. Love the message today and previous message you shared about not putting out a line until you have enough to create a great display (like how tv commercials used to sell you) and having the awareness that it takes someone with Travis’ talent to put the display together at times the best way. Keep crushing it.

Much rather buy in person. I like finding the item. I like seeing other items and looking around as well. Department stores may go away but antique shops and toy stores will remain. They offer something department stores selling only new products can’t…nostalgia.

@JaceyMitchell

29 күн бұрын

I miss department stores too, to be honest. Seems like the entire world is set up to keep us locked inside at this point.

@FimbongBass

15 күн бұрын

Ok boomer

Really wish I lived closer to your store Ryan, in all these vids you always do what's right for your customers and the integrity of the toys. Best of luck with whatever the future brings!

This is the absolute best commentary that I have ever heard regarding the discussion of eBay, running a store, selling at toy shows, understanding the different customers, etc.

@kurtstergar1042

5 ай бұрын

It's the ebay customer that's ruined ebay along with ebay policy's.

@aakuster

Ай бұрын

None of what you said is in this video.

This may have been my favorite episode yet. I love your thoughts on how the business has evolved negatively and positively. You can hear the passion in your voice for the business. I love it.

Your passion in the hobby got me into it. Love the style of videos and learning so much about all the old school toys.

Been waiting for this. My new Saturday morning "cartoon" 😂

@5150bwagner

5 ай бұрын

Same here! :)

Love the KZread channel you have. Enjoy all the stories and the toys that you have. You're bringing so much nostalgia to everyone.

This show makes me so happy to watch on Saturday mornings. Thank you!

Two of my favourite stores on KZread - Toy Federation & Eternia Dreams 👏👏

@puebloesco2994

5 ай бұрын

Facts

The video title scared me for a minute. 😂 You guys feel like family and your store is my favorite retail store of any kind. I’m an hour and half from ya’ll and get down there as often as possible. Keep doing what ya’ll are doing. You deserve nothing but success. P.S. Just ordered a Toy Federation sweatshirt on Tee Public. It’s my 5th Toy Federation article of clothing. 😊

Just found your channel, it’s awesome! So much nostalgia, so interesting. love from Australia. 🤘

I'm glad the it was clickbait. I thought you guys were going out of business and then you were packinging the truck up... I assume just to take to a convention? From where I live to your shop is 9 hours maybe without traffic but one day I'm going to come down maybe over a weekend. And I just saw that the toy convention this November is on my birthday so maybe I could just do that two birds with one stone. Another good video to start my Saturday morning.

Never stop what your doing. Wishing you, the business, your employees and family the best and success. Love the videos and after I retire might move States to be close enough to visit the store.

Another great way to start a Saturday morning. Thanks for sharing as always Toy Federation.

Gotta say that you guys are doing one hell of a job and I genuinely appreciate all you do. I am not a real collector but I REALLY love this channel and want to come visit your shop. I may live way up north but i would absolutely love to come down and see the shop and buy something to remember the epic adventure. I would also venture to say a toy museum is an absolutely AMAZING idea 💡 and I think that would be something that really would draw in more customers as well as more people who were parting with their collection of vintage toys. Just saying...some day a toy museum would be a great addition to the mall of toy fame you have going on ❤ Much respect for you all

I truly enjoy coming to this amazing toy store when I visit family. Always a pleasure and very nice people 😊

But I just found TF! I’m sorry to hear this! I genuinely appreciated your personality and demeanor dealing with your customers. Thank you for sharing with us!

I love toy federation it feels like I’m watching your casual Saturday morning tv show like a combination of pawn stars and figure collectors making content love it 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

love this channel and I don't even collect any of this stuff. Seeing your genuine passion for these toys keeps me coming back. I'm sure the title is click-baity but I hope you succeed and keep posting.

Cant get enough of toy federation.been watching KZread videos of people going to ur store . Like 3 years ago before u where mega famous.

What an amazing, candid video Ryan! Definitely one of my favorites! Great job man!

When you were taking about a toy museum it reminded me of the planetarium in Greenville years ago they had a huge vintage star wars exhibit. Not sure if they still do but it was impressive.

IMO, the interest is still there for so many but it comes down to accessibility to stores like this and cost of living has increased so much over the last few years. People want to support but can’t afford to.

@jimjones308

5 ай бұрын

I live in a town with 6 stores selling liquor and cigs and lotto tickets, 3 stores selling adult use cannab*s, and an off track betting parlor. Oh, and there's a massive casino 20 miles away. Yet, I keep hearing about no one having any money for anything but food, water, and their kid's heart medication. Oddly enough, none of these places I mention above seem to be struggling. They're lit up, staffed, clean, and advertising. I wonder, just a little tiny bit, maybe, just maybe, if its not so much about lack of money as it is lack of priorities?

@pattyb8904

5 ай бұрын

Agreed, there are a couple of stores in my area and their prices are just way to expensive. So ebay wins if I can get it cheaper.

Much respect to you and toy store I hope its not the end of your journey But i do truly pray for your next journey God bless you guys

Greetings from Ireland. Love your show. We have no shops like yours here. Apparently there's no market for action figures

You absolutely 100% have something special there, I'm thousands of miles away but would LOVE to make a trek and come see you to pick up some M.A.S.K vehicles that I still need for my in box collection (not that many left I need), or some other rare pieces I am still looking for from other 80's/90's shows I grew up with. I hope to some day make it out there and thank you for creating something so amazing and continuing to provide an experience that is getting rarer and rarer these days. A true connection to pieces of history that people have true love and passion for. Thank you for everything you do and the knowledge you have collected to share with us.

I love it when collecting nerds get together! ☺

Ryan and crew of toy federation, just recently sub'd and your stuff is always informative and entertaining!!!! I get it family is also important!!! Keep at it, with a balance! Cheers you guys👍🏼

The prospect of going into Toy Federation feels more exciting than going into Toys R Us as a kid. I was enthralled with the prospect of seeing the shop in person last spring after that Dragonfly episode popped up in my KZread feed. Got real excited when I found out our house in the south was relatively close by (would have been really close if we had purchased one we looked at in Greer last spring). When I got the chance to go in, we were sort of rushed for time, had my youngest daughter with me who is now out of toys and into sports (but not above appreciating seeing the selection there). I was hoping to find Joe tactical battle platform you got in on a video before but who knows how old that was before it was posted. As we had finally went there, I picked up some black series I would not normally buy, but I wanted the chance to give back a little to the store for the enjoyment of the videos. Plus those figures actually were pretty nice versions OT Star Wars characters. There are some things I might not be able to bring myself to buy from toy federation, but there is wayyy more in that place that you cannot find anywhere as easily not be able to see it in hand before purchase without looking at a bunch of pics online and zooming in for flaws. I did that in the early oughts for GI Joe, but stuff was much cheaper than it is now, and was more plentiful in decent condition for decent prices. Gone are the days of big figure and or vehicle lots for a nice price. Now they are parting weapons etc out. Might as well go in to buy that stuff in person from a shop that shows it’s dedication to acquiring non repro items (or at least identifying when something is not legit). I personally would not have a problem with some of that stuff to make a figure complete, but I sure as hell would not want to be paying full price for some rare weapon or part only to find out it was 3D printed or some other type of repro.

Love the store, love the channel and I’m very proud to support you guys

I live in canada and i love watching your youtube shows i get to see my childhood again and people who love everything about it ...keep up the great vids brothers

That small backroom talk had so much insight on how and why your business model grew and changed. So cool.

Always a pleasure watching you guys from up North. Keep rockin guys, nowadays everything is a struggle but you guys have NATIONS of people who trust and respect the name. All the best you guys🔥👍

Morning Everyone

@toyfederation

5 ай бұрын

Morning

I only collect Digimon & I still tune in to watch every video y'all put out.

I can vouch that brick and mortar is the way to go... IF, and it is a HUGE IF, they have the love and support of a team that cares about what they sell. I used to work in small retail card/hobby stores. I have about 10 years between 3 stores. 2 of those stores reminded me of Toy Federation, 1 had no heart. The 1 that had no heart is now basically a Pawn Store. The other two unfortunately closed. One the owner passed and the family decided to liquidate everything, rather than try and let someone buy out the business and run it, the other had an owner that had to close down to move out of state due to a spouse getting a much better job. Thank you to all involved with brining Toy Federation to YT. It does my heart good to see this stuff every weekend.

@Gin-mz5wo

5 ай бұрын

you can't be any more wrong

@Ckapter

5 ай бұрын

Ah yes, very insightful and you bring your some valid points in your 6 word response. 🙄 It’s fine to have a differing opinion, but that’s exactly what it is an opinion. You can’t simply state my opinion is wrong. You can say you don’t agree with it, it’s even better to provide examples and facts ti try and persuade others to change their opinions to more align with your own. But simply replying with 6 words comes off as ignorant, lazy, or a dangerous mixture of both.

So cool to see you and him together he’s KZread channel is awesome too ❤ but you had me with the click bait lol 😂 I was like noooooo your closing 😂

I sell on ebay and my house looked like your shop. It got to the point i had so much stuff i would forget to list stuff and of course i kept buying. In other words I had stuff just taken up space so i started selling huge lots of stuff and it helped alot. Seeing all that product reminded me of that. Great video like always.

All you guys Rock ! Keep up what your doing....I enjoy watching everyone heres content keeps the Hobby exciting 👍

Great commentary on what it's like dealing with Feebay and the challenges of running a store vs online in general. As someone that has done Feebay off and on for many years it has gotten ridiculous. When my son and I discovered your store last year it has been a regular stop for us ever since! We appreciate all of you at Toy Federation!

@user-nx9qh1po1n

3 ай бұрын

Let me ask you something, what's wrong with ebay? I've been selling there for a couple of years and I've never had any problems.

@JBsToysHobbies

3 ай бұрын

@@user-nx9qh1po1n in my opinion the fees are beyond ridiculous. They were once very reasonable. It's made selling smaller items more of a hassle to which now I try to sell locally on marketplace classifieds only using eBay on larger items. It's just not what it once was. Happy to hear you still enjoy it.

@JBsToysHobbies

3 ай бұрын

@@user-nx9qh1po1n Sure no problem. I've used Ebay for many years off and on. Both Selling and buying collectibles and such. I started around 1999 to 2000ish. While it still has its benefits, the seller fees have become ridiculous and unfair to be honest. I understand they need to make money but the high percentage has forced many sellers to pass that on to buyers and its unfortunate.

Im actually reliving my childhood through your channel! Juat found you a couple of weeks ago. Love your videos!!!

I really like hearing about the story about your early days growing eBay. Having grown a loose figure business on eBay I'm beginning to worry will I start to lose time, should I hire, should I just open a brick and mortar, should I do both Physical Location and Online.. I'm always asking myself these questions which is why I watch both Toy Federation and Eternia Dreams. Get the "inside" experience of what it's like to have a physical location, knowledge on toys I've never see and whether going from eBay to Physical Location is worth it or not. Again, I enjoy the videos as always.

I love buying from shops I'm just so far away from any. If it wasn't for eBay I wouldn't have the collection I have. I know a lot of people hate it. I enjoy looking for a deal on what I'm looking for. I wish I didn't live in the sticks sometimes cause in shop buying is a much better experience.

Idk about everyone else but i still buy 90% of my stuff in person. I hate the whole process of not being able to inspect, buying, and waiting for an item to come in (if it does make it)

Great to see independent business going from strength to strength. Keep the videos coming!!!!

Ryan…..it finally hit me…I am a fan of your haircut…….keep it up…love watching you kids

What a great episode! Very insightful.

Discovered your channel and now I find myself binge watching.. please don't stop making videos.

selling collectibles is tough. Stuff like retro games and vintage toys compete to sell to a fairly small pool of customers, because the persons willing to pay a premium for those collectibles are the persons that grew up with them and are nostalgic to have them back. As time goes on, these customers satiate their collecting desires and exit the market and aren't easily replaced. There used to be a bunch of vintage toy train shops in America, they are nearly extinct. The customers in that market are either dead or bought all the items they desired long ago.

I wish I lived closer to this store! ....would love to trade and sell my collection with him! Truly an honest businessman

You are an amazing guy! I really appreciate you and your character. It is hard to live for honest people. I wish you good luck and keep on moving!

I’m one of the ones who drove 4 hours each way to check out your shop. You guys are great. Customer service is awesome selection is amazing. Definitely planning another trip in a few months hopefully your guys expansion will be done. Keep doing what your doing!

I can't get enough of this channel! Great group of guys.

First time I watch this show is when i saw it first at froggy flips, I thought what a cool store, then i tried watching one of toy federation epsisodes then i got hooked, its like i'm visiting the store itself and going to the toy conventions right there, that i wish i could go and see personally but its way too far here. I am very glad i discovered toy convention. More power and godbless you guys.

Some toys are not shipping-friendly due to size or fragility, I agree I would not want to ship a Flagg, Eternia etc.

You scared the shit out of me I thought I lost another KZreadr of mine since most are quiting I really enjoy your videos and it really informed me about the world of collecting toys

You guys are 4 hours from me and I’m making it a goal to check out your shop in the next year!

Im confused in the video he talks about expanding but the title says stopped

@CinHalCedHerChance

17 күн бұрын

clickbait

Incredible run with store, many blessings in your new endeavor.

I’m so glad I found your channel!!!! Amazing content. Thank you.

☕️ Thanks for another fun episode. Cool to see the gang together and to hear the inside baseball! You got it all. I would love to see a few more cutaways where they address the camera directly - explain what they’re packing for really quick etc.

@1yris1

5 ай бұрын

Probably a toy show or convention.

@TheSlider

5 ай бұрын

@@1yris1 it’s just not the same coming from you 🤪

I’m coming to the store the 1st week of June from Northeast Tn. Super excited!

@michaelharrington75

5 ай бұрын

I live in Northeast TN too. Bristol/Blountville area.

I visit my mother in Greenville and since discovering it ALWAYS visit toy federation. As you said, Disney world doesn’t come to you. If I see something there i want (always) I buy it there whether eBay has it cheaper or not. I like shopping in stores.

I don’t understand the title. What did you stop doing? The video shows you guys selling at a toy show. It doesn’t look like you stopped. I hope you don’t stop!

@JT-un7dc

2 ай бұрын

He stopped a lot of things and revamped his business. Like pre-orders and having a website, etcetera.

@ThufirHarrison

2 ай бұрын

@@JT-un7dc oh wow is that what the titles referring to! That was far from clear from watching the video!

I love you guys , always start my Saturday off right. I know it's a ways away but would love to see you guys at Phoenix Fan Fusion

Toy Federation = Your Vacation Destination!!!

@Chalor.

5 ай бұрын

I guess I should feel wowed with living nearby. One day I'm finding Ryan via their website (with his basement as a warehouse), then hitting the cons and opening up a modest shop...now *running* a con with a much bigger store and a freakin' KZread show. My how things have progressed. Brian's Toys would be proud.

I'm actually stepping away from online selling of most of my collectibles and going to a more retail store based model.

I feel like you should look into setting up your own website with your own inventory management / shopping cart / payment tool (there are a bunch of them out there) instead of trying to go back to eBay or another similar site. The up front cost may be more, but over time I feel like you should be able to recoup those costs back and make more money because you don't need to deal with the fees and honestly the hassle of those platforms. You're popular enough that I think driving traffic to your website shouldn't be a problem, especially with some of the SEO tools out there.

Keep up the amazing work, I only wish we had stores like yours in Australia.

Watching from Philippines. Love your channel. ❤

So glad I found u guys! Can’t wait till the tv show💪🤓🤘. Don’t stop!

Great to see all the KZread guys together in one spot dont know if you ever tried the whatnot app but i bet with your following you would do well and it's way more personable than ebay and your totally right about buyers i feel though true collectors like me would be loyal but im not looking to resell anything you guys rock!!!

@toyfederation

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I don’t know you and we will likely never meet….but thank you sir. I can see your passion for the hobby and for your customers. Well done.

I love it! So much cool stuff!

I wish there was a vintage toy store near me, I love the old toys. Vintage GI Joe, Transformers, Ghostbusters and Mego figures were items I had as a kid and if I get the chance again I buy them when I can.

Love the Channel guys

im wanting to come down from NC next weekend. when i saw this video title, my heart skipped a beat 😂

Vintage is just a phase, it comes and goes like a trending phase, this whole market is drying out fast, especially with how expensive everything is now everyone is choosing necessities and less wants, look at how much stuff comes out then goes to Ross and Ollie's on clearance

@jimjones308

5 ай бұрын

Vintage SW, the 77-85 line has been collectible/hot since the 1990's. The original 12 inch GI Joes from the 60's caught fire about that same time. Passing phase?

@Csthedirector

5 ай бұрын

@@jimjones308 New Kids of today want switch, ps5, phones and fortnite and only us old collectors want these kind of figures after us it's over

@jimjones308

5 ай бұрын

@@Csthedirector I'm in my early 40's. I'd like to think I've got 30-40 more years of enjoying my stuff. That's not tomorrow.

I want to visit yours and the Eternia Dreams store so badly! Keep up the great work and I hope to be able to support you in the shop soon.

"Disney world doesn't come to you" so true, and I think we all agree you guys are carrying something special!!! Loved the video. I was too scared at first, the title and all✌️

I think your store is amazing and what u guys do is amazing an love the channel an i hope to visit your store one day soon

Love your chanel ! I can dream about shopping at toy federation one day ! Its a long walk from south Australia

I flew from Mexico then drove 2 1/2 hours to the store loved it. Great owner great people great collectibles great prices. A+ overall

Time is the most valuable commodity in the world. The title of this video had me worried. Ryan is one of the genuine "Good Guys" and all of his success is well deserved. #toyfedrocks

Guys I’m laying in bed, dying of Covid and saw this video title and the video starts off with you packing a truck and I panic thinking noooooooooo is TF closing!?!? That was messed up. You almost killed me. Glad you’re still thriving Ryan.

I had a Commando uzi similar to that Rambo one. It was made of steel and heavy. Took drops of oil so it would smoke at the barrael and also made machine gun sounds.

I have always been a fan of the brick and mortar stores and Facebook auctions.

Would love a video of personal collection of all the guys who work there would make a great video

@ryangann799

5 ай бұрын

Agree, I’d like to see what everyone collects too.

Man you guys are awsome thruthful and transparent

The internet made everything that’s hard to find, easy to find. It killed the joy of going round these stores every weekend with your wanted list. Same for most collectibles. Comics, records etc

As a record dealer I feel exactly the same way. Stopped ebay 15 years ago. Now its only irl sales. Many also make the misstake to sell all their best stuff online then wondering why the sale in their store drops.

Love your stuff man