I know this video is 3 months old, but man, you literally just saved my life lol, everything you touched on is exactly what I’m going through as someone who is new to the hobby …. The backwards purchasing is killing me lol

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I hear that! Just picked up yondu. Paying a hefty price now lol

I'm looking forward to collecting Exo6 star Trek figures,the ones from the motion picture & the wrath of khan,and you don't wait long for them to come 👍

Loving the layout of your display bro. Happy to see you back glad the vacation went well! Can’t wait for the tour as well 🤘🏼

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated bro! Happy to be back!!

Amazing video and great tips for new and experienced collectors as well! Love your new setup! Welcome back! 🙌🙌

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Looking forward to catching back up!

This a great vid with great advice that not a lot of other collectors will give you thank you for being honest, definitely subscribing!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! Welcome to The Watch!😀

Good advise and good to see you back loving the look of the new setup

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Great to be back!

I've been collecting hot toys since 2009. I only buy what I really want so I don't have a lot of figures. Keeps my collection under control. I've only sold two figures. Most of my collection is iron man. I did have the Batman tumbler. Thanos end game. Alita.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s the big thing, just not letting the collection get out of control

All excellent points, and the truth! I only started collecting late last year (2021) and have collected a lot, and a lot of it was collecting backwards. Probably should've saved more money instead of rushing into it the way I did. I am happy with my collection though, and although I paid a lot over retail for some older figures, I also got some good deals along the way, so I kind of think it evened out. Trouble is, after just about a year of collecting I'm getting close to being out of display space, and I have more figures on pre-order. Love the hobby, but I'm at the stage right now where I'm trying to actually fight that addiction of wanting to buy things, because I really need to. It is a daily struggle lol.

Man, this is a fantastic video. We need more of these behind the scenes videos. I'd love a discussion on space management and prioritization if you're ever inclined. Great work!!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I try to be real and discuss the challenges of the hobby!

had to subscribe after watching this video. everything you said was completely true. i’ve been collecting for over 8 years now and have learned some of these lessons the hard way. wish i had this video to watch before i started. great job man very informative 👍🏼

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’ve also had to learn some lessons the hard way! Lol

This is ALL common sense for most responsible Adults. “Addiction” is a hilarious way to describe buying collectibles that aren’t essential to living 😂

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Lol we all have our fixes!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s just easy to let it get out of control if you aren’t disciplined.

Awesome video G, the new set up looks great! Not being able to buy everything is the truth. Space is such a huge factor, let alone cost. After a couple of years of buying figures, they really stack up quick. Planning ahead 1+ years is something I had to learn to do (amount of figures in the collection, where they're going to go). Now lets hope the patience pays off and we get that 89 batman and some T2 figures updated so I can finally join in on the fun :) Welcome back!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend! I would also love some Updated terminator figures!

Could not agree with you more, very good points in all what you said. Except one....being in England it's so expensive to buy from Sideshow. I understand what your saying as you are in the U.S. but I do have a few contacts with Hong Kong where it's so much easier and cheaper to get from them. But years ago before I had those contacts I did wait and and buy from suppliers in the UK. Anyway a great video and excellent points for new and older collector's.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment😀

@All_Knowing_Truth

Ай бұрын

As a new collector, I agree UK Hot Toys collecting is a pain in the arse.

Great vid man, I've definitely been an offender of some of these collecting problems. Curious your new setup and how you are wiring everything

Great advice dude. Love your collection, batmobile looks awesome

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Haha so true. EXTREMELY addictive!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Crazy addictive!

Good to have you back man. Set up is next level as always

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated my friend!

Nice setup! Can't wait for the room tour :)

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Should be here by next week!

It’s a tough hobby for completionists, that’s for sure

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know how some people do it. If it’s Star Wars they are getting it🤯

Great advice. As a new collector, I have learned a few things the hard way. There are a ton of different statues out there. What looks good on a computer screen, might not look so good in person. You should look for KZread reviews on statues you are interested in. Most reviewers do a good job of showing both the good and the bad.

Fantastic advice! Budget! Patience! Curate! Don’t get everything. Look for opportunities to save. Going backwards can be a bad thing as far as the cost. Starting off I knew where to cut off but buying second hand for figures can cost you. Collect what you love ❤️ I started buying Wonder Woman villains but enjoyed because when I play with toys I have a few villains. Do not listen to anyone else! Represent yourself and the joy that the collection brings you.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

Nice to hear another adult collector talk candidly about these things. I've been on and off with HT for 15 years and as you were making every point I said to myself "what he just said you already knew and ignored it anyway and look where you are now". Thank you, I look forward to more videos.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Great video. Good to see ya back!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! 😄👍🏻

Welcome back, Graeme. You were missed. Patience - not a problem with me. I figured I've waited a long time to get a figure, I can wait an additional month or so if it saves me money.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Good man! Great to be back!

Great advice and excellent breakdown 👍🏾

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

So so true, I have experience all of that, problem is there is so many great figures, I wish I had stuck to a theam , and one figure per shelf , very good video 👍

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Def a problem that there are so many great figures to choose from!

Thanks, great points!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

I’m starting my collection soon so I’m pretty glad I seen this video, I’m only going to be collecting the falcon and winter soldier, the other Bucky, and a few of the better captain americas as some are better then the others in my opinion, as those 3 are really my only comfort characters! I have already started saving, and I’ll most likely pay monthly when buying them

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Glad this video helps! Good luck on your collecting journey!

Great advice. I just bought my 1st Hot Toy a couple of days ago. Mando and Grogu deluxe. Tonight, I bought Snow Speeder Luke. It is addictive, but I know my budget. They are both figures that I absolutely want.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Congrats and welcome to the community!

I just started collecting in May, 2022 and AND MAN I WISH I started sooner and could've gotten that Darkside Anakin at Retail Price and many other like the Darth Vader pack with Tarkin... But I'm just getting the figures of now that are retail price. Everything I buy is at retail price or under. This hobby is really addictive and from Star Wars fan I even see myself wanting to buy other figures that aren't Star Wars.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the hobby! It’s very wise and disciplined to just buy forward with your collection. Many props to you!

@bowlerfamily

Жыл бұрын

Yeah…like, I NEED the Snake Eyes & Stormshadow figs

Man i loved your video. Ive started collecting hot toys a couple of months ago , star wars figures. And man that is addictive. One piece id like to get my hands on is Anakin from ep 3 he’s sooo expensive.i hope they’ll reissue him .

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching my channel! That EP3 Anakin is nice! I sold him when his price topped out. Couldn’t pass up the return! He could be reissued tho so stay patient

Good to see you man..nice video

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s great to be back!

I usually buy from Sideshow. I agree patience is a big part. I've got a few Iron Men and Spider-men and Supermen, they'll always be a part of me.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I also usually go through sideshow or eBay. Thanks for sharing!

Love the tips!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just got into the hobby this past June to motivate me to draw better in order to afford it, made a huge mistake in my first purchase being MoM Dr.strange (thought it said 2022 not 2023). But I've at least gone in with a plan and only saving for/buying what brings joy or tickles the imagination. Could care less what others think of what to collect as all they will see are children's dolls. Not trying to complete sets just for the sake of it is good advice, same with going backwards incase of re-releases (praying for terminator). One thing to mention also is buying from say sideshow there is also an added cost of things like import fee's for those in Canada as well conversion fee's that can quickly skyrocket the cost of this hobby.

Great advice

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome range of figures! I just get what means the most to me ..i wish they had a bigger range in the original 3 starwars films ..

@thejediknightswatch

10 ай бұрын

I agree! Love the OT Star Wars! Need more!

I’m going through right now wanting all the new stuff before it goes on the second hand market, but wanting the ones that came before more. Being torn because getting them now would be cheaper than a reseller, but the ones available now are ones not high on my list.

Great video👍!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

hi, graham , first time to watch your video, i had collected HT star wars almost 4 years, i just complete my all favorite backwards star war figures , that is really heavy time, next year should be slow it down, and i won't regrat what i bought , right now i got 74 figures all star wars figures, thanks for tip and sugguestion.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s much appreciated😊

Love the new setup bro!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! It was great streaming with you the other night!

@16Fix

Жыл бұрын

@@thejediknightswatch likewise! Need to make it happen again soon

Great video!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great advice i have fallin into traps of buying for sake of it

@thejediknightswatch

7 ай бұрын

Same here! I’m not sure if it ever fully goes away but I’ve gotten a lot better at not buying to buy.

Good video , more guys should talk about budget and long term planning

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

It will def be a topic in future livestreams!

I'd say, expect re-releases for highly demanded figs (Ironman, batman, troopers) and 2.0/3.0 releases that will 100% drop original releases in value drastically so have that in mind when buying backwards.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Great point. I bought my Knightmare Batman when it was too dollar, not the price is cut in half lol.

I was all about Neca 1/4 scale marvel figures but it looks like that line is over. They seem to be all about TMNT now.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Neca does a really good job with their figures as well! I did enjoy all the tmnt stuff lol

Excellent video, and so true. I just recently started collecting with Snowspeeder Luke being one of my first figures. I also mix Sideshow Star Wars figures that I like and the journey is exciting, but EXTREMELY addictive.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

For sure! I had t bought a figure for over 2 months and that was the longest I went between figures since I started collecting. Def need to pull back going forward. That snowspeeder luke is a great figure btw!

@mrrobbiejenks

Жыл бұрын

@@thejediknightswatch Indeed. Thanks!

👍 agreed you have said. By the way u have nice cabinet

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Just to ask where do you put all the boxes for your figures ?

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I put them in a closet under the stairs. I’ll show you when I film my new room tour next week!

so those moducase behind you...are they the ones you can preorder on sideshow right now? Also...I am right there with you on the one offs...but the category is pop culture so it all fits. hahaha. Great video.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I ordered my moducases directly from Moducase themselves. Customer service is great! Hopefully the wait times get cut down as well.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

@@glennforbes3807 for sure! Lol

I've always collected NECA 7 inch figures but not everything that they release, just the ones i like, mostly predator and horror. But I've got all of the NECA figures I wanted for now so giving them a rest until something sparks my interest. I've just moved over to hot toys and just brought my first figure which is mandalorians ahsoka. Still on the way in the mail so don't actually have it in hand yet. But I will do what you suggest and only buy what I really love and don't need to get every single character from every franchise.. I've been looking around and seen about 6-7 that I really love, but I'm going to hold out and just buy one every month or 2. With necas prices I would but 1-2 a week, but with hot toys I can see I'm going to have to be picky.

@thejediknightswatch

8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Sounds like you have a good plan to start collecting HT! Cheers! 🤘🏻🐺🥃

Hey! I just began my collection journey last month with the dx-19 batman. I just want to ask a question regarding the re-stock in sideshow. I want to buy the Superman from justice league but it says out of stock. Will there be a potential resupply again? Please let me know (:

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

That Superman figure has been long sold out so I highly doubt it will ever be in stock again. Your best bet is eBay. That DX19 is a great figure to start with btw!

@bigturtle83

Жыл бұрын

Ebay is good... be careful with resellers and do some research on them. Buy, sell, trade groups are also great. But also, be cautious. There are plenty of great vendors in the states to use.

@strangelegac381

Жыл бұрын

That's what I'm worried about eBay being scammed because the figure is like 500$. It's just hard to trust based on few reviews. I tried the local toy retail shops but no luck unfortunately.

@bigturtle83

Жыл бұрын

@@strangelegac381 there are some good one... I purchase hela, yoda, and a darth maul from ebay. You can also wait for inart to release their version and see if you like that one better(which is what im doing) . B/S/T groups also might have it up for cheaper...

@strangelegac381

Жыл бұрын

@@bigturtle83 okay so B/S/T is on ebay? Sorry I've never used eBay before.

Make sure you never destroy the box or the shipping ctn you can always sell them and usually make more on eBay ect I’m only into military 1/6 figures DiD - Soldier Story ect And statues

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Great point!

I agree with it all. Especially the "I need to finish the line". I had many duos or trios, that I had only because I loved one of them, and felt like I had to have to partner with it (like Ripley to match my alien warrior, etc). I finally sold most of those unwanted pieces. Another problem that you didn't mention, and that cause me a lot of troubles, is : when I see a bargain, I can't pass on it. Even if this is a figure I would never had bought in regular times. Not saying I buy ALL bargain I see, some figures, I wouldn't even buy them at 50 bucks because I really has no interest in them. But some some, it's hard to pass. And now I have no room left, and probably 1/3 of my collection that I bought because of the price. Recently, I started to go for some more "premium" pieces. Because runing out of space, I prefer a piece that I love for 500-800 bucks that 4 pieces at 200 bucks that I "meh".

I’ve started collecting Star Wars figures since 🤔, April of this year ‘22 and so far I got around 20 figures but these are figures of characters I really love not just any character like Moff Gideon or death watch mandalorians or the armorer and I have a really good job hence the amount of figures in such short time and not one repeat figure like clones for instance, one of each for they’re releasing clones like crazy so why buying 10 of the same while you can slowly build an army with every trooper that comes out.

I love dc and this video is 100% fax and on top of that it’s really true and it inspired me to actually buy a hot toy and I’m a huge fan of DC and Marvel and I love this guy I’m share and subscribe and like and tap on them post notification keep it going I see a big future I had a you Jedi 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🤩

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

I love hot toys and my figures 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Good video

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You should collab with Hot Toys Hotline!

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Lol maybe one day soon. I’m open for business!

Few years ago , I bought all the current star wars hot toys & Sideshow Star Wars figures . When i had around 30[plus figures i realised none of it made me happy - just get the figure of the character you want and theres no need to collect the whole line .

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

I don't think u should collect per say just buy the figures u want not just because it fits in the set

I only want one Star Wars and predator to put on my shelf

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

That will def be a tough choice.

Never collect thinking your making an investment.....it won't end well.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Very true! Not a guarantee you get your money back.

Those white material will turn yellowish like storm shadow ,some will grow molds in time to come ,leather materials flaking ,metal parts become rusty

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Have def has some yellowing. I think when I was new to collecting I expected these figures to last longer for the price I’m paying.

@Darkseid.of.Apokolips

Жыл бұрын

@@thejediknightswatch it wear and tear even faster like us living in asian countries with hot and humid climate

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

@@Darkseid.of.Apokolips that’s a real bummer🙁

I've taught you well kempsabe

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for watching my friend!

i learned patience the hard way via delays and shady providers

I'm really sad as an MCU fan. Star Wars has so many new releases, yet there isn't a Namor from Wakanda Forever or The Marvels hot toys... I do have Rey and Ahsoka from Star Wars, but that's it.

@thejediknightswatch

4 ай бұрын

It def comes and goes in waves. Right now Star Wars is hot. Marvel will have its time again as well. Thanks for watching!

@katarinaserbentas

4 ай бұрын

@@thejediknightswatch just a quick question.. do you think HT goes back to make characters they missed? So like Wakanda Forever with Namor? Or will they just never make it or others after the movie has been released.

@thejediknightswatch

4 ай бұрын

@@katarinaserbentas tough to say, but I lean towards they won’t. They don’t seem to make a lot of characters from movies that don’t perform well. They also don’t make a lot of villains

One figure A MONTH??? 😂😂😂

First thing : Don't buy HT figures that have pleather costumes. The always falls apart.

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

I think room climate has a lot to do with it but I agree, eventually they will deteriorate. I do try to stay away from a lot of pleather materials if I can.

@eeeddddddiiieee

Жыл бұрын

Yeah first hot toys I bought was movie deadpool. Didn’t have an issue with it while I owned but grew disinterested in the figure and sold it. Now I decide I would like to own the figure again I look at listings on eBay and every single used piece has damage in the pleather parts.

@matthoughton4220

Жыл бұрын

THEY and FALL 🙄🙄

@gweilojohn8550

Жыл бұрын

@@matthoughton4220 well that was unnecessary !

@matthoughton4220

Жыл бұрын

@@gweilojohn8550 … well that was necessary!! 🤣🤣

I’m sorry, but aren’t all of these obvious?

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised

No Hot toys for me, pass...

As for the addiction aspect of this Hobby and if your better half has an issue with it. I told my wife its cheeper than a covette and much cheaper than an affair, Problem solved.

@thejediknightswatch

11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 that’s awesome! And very true lol

Lol . I collect guns . Not figures that just stand there. And cost over 300 a pice . And what do you do when we in war. They left behind . Guns are better . I'd use them things for target practice

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

Lol You do you. Not sure why you are watching these videos if you don’t like Hot Toys😂

@zombie-xj7gc

Жыл бұрын

Grow up most people stop playing with guns aged 7

@Thetruth-ho8dk

Жыл бұрын

@@zombie-xj7gc wow good come back . U must be that mad . Guns huh . The. Why is it thats all hear about . And most of u are virgins . That collect plastic toys . Maybe ill come fine u and show u if guns are better then your little nurf gun . I have your address threw your ip thanks

If you're not making 6 figures, forget about hot toys

@desert_hunter83

Жыл бұрын

Says the guy who’s always hyping HT lol and giving FREE advertising for the company. 🙄😂🤣

@thejediknightswatch

Жыл бұрын

This is an odd comment, I must say… 😂

@malebirthingmilk8447

Жыл бұрын

Is that why you're balls deep in funko pops? Now it all makes sense! Thank you for finally clarifying your situation and views that change every week just to fit in with whatever trend you wanna fit in with for the moment...keep up the amazing content you copy from everyone....I mean, your own original content 🥲

@beachbumlife

Жыл бұрын

@@malebirthingmilk8447 I don't understand you're comment

@beachbumlife

Жыл бұрын

@@thejediknightswatch Its the truth my friend