We Open a $3000 SEALED Castle Grayskull
We Open a $3000 SEALED Castle Grayskull
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Unveiling a FAKE Vintage Masters of the Universe Grayskull! Allan's Shocking Discovery!
🌟 Welcome back to Eternia Dreams, the channel where dreams come to life in the world of Masters of the Universe! Today's episode is one filled with anticipation, excitement, and a shocking twist that none of us saw coming!
🔓 Join Allan, the passionate owner of Eternia Dreams, as he embarks on an adventure with a sealed Vintage Masters of the Universe Grayskull play set. This sealed gem was acquired by Allan's friend for a whopping $3000, and the plan is to unbox it and have the Grayskull graded as a loose play set.
🚫 But wait! Pixel Dan, the renowned Masters of the Universe expert, is on the scene, and he's not thrilled about the decision to crack open this sealed beauty. Pixel Dan vehemently protests the unboxing, expressing his concerns and advocating for preserving the sealed rarity.
🎥 In a surprising turn of events, the sealed Grayskull play set is opened, only for everyone to discover that it's a FAKE! 🕵️ Someone has deviously repackaged a used and worn Grayskull, complete with missing parts and misplaced decals. It's a collector's nightmare! The box has been restuffed with newspaper, resealed with glue, and the true condition of the Grayskull is revealed.
💔 Allan's friend, who spent a significant amount on this sealed treasure, is now faced with the challenge of contacting the vendor who sold it and seeking a refund. The plot thickens as the Eternia Dreams team navigates the aftermath of this unexpected twist.
🤔 Will the vendor take responsibility for the deceptive sale, or will Allan's friend be left to deal with the consequences? Join us as we unravel the mystery and share this cautionary tale for fellow collectors in the world of Masters of the Universe.
Castle Grayskull is a fictional fortress from the Masters of the Universe franchise, which includes action figures, animated TV series, comic books, and other media. The franchise was created by Mattel, and Castle Grayskull serves as a central element in the storyline.
Key features and information about Castle Grayskull include:
Origin and Purpose:
Castle Grayskull is a mysterious and powerful fortress located on the planet Eternia. It is often depicted as a large, ancient castle with a distinctive skull-shaped facade. The origins of the castle and its purpose are often shrouded in mystery, and its true nature is a source of great power and magic.
Power Source:
The castle is said to house the "Power of Grayskull," a magical force that is crucial in the battle between good and evil on Eternia. The power is often associated with He-Man, the main hero of the Masters of the Universe, who uses it to transform from his alter ego, Prince Adam, into the powerful He-Man.
Guardians and Defenders:
Castle Grayskull is protected by the Sorceress, a mystical entity who serves as its guardian. The Sorceress is a key character in the Masters of the Universe mythology and is often shown as an ally to He-Man. Other heroic characters, such as Man-At-Arms and Teela, also play roles in defending the castle.
Evil Forces:
The primary antagonist in the Masters of the Universe universe is Skeletor, a powerful and evil sorcerer. Skeletor often seeks to conquer Castle Grayskull and harness its power for his own dark purposes. The ongoing struggle between He-Man and Skeletor forms a central narrative in many adaptations.
Merchandise and Media:
Castle Grayskull has been featured prominently in various Masters of the Universe toy lines, cartoons, and comic books. The iconic design of the castle has made it a memorable and recognizable symbol of the franchise.
Cultural Impact:
Masters of the Universe and Castle Grayskull have left a lasting impact on popular culture since their introduction in the 1980s. The franchise has a dedicated fanbase, and the characters and imagery associated with Castle Grayskull continue to be celebrated through various reboots, adaptations, and collector's items.
Overall, Castle Grayskull is a central and iconic element in the Masters of the Universe mythology, representing the eternal struggle between good and evil on the planet Eternia.
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This was legit one of the nost insane things I've ever witnessed. Serious roller coaster ride. And also scary to know how easy it is to fake a "sealed" boxed toy like this.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
So glad you were a part of it with us though!
@kerry1979
7 ай бұрын
I know right Just re glue everything. could get scammed that way. Have to be careful with people now these days.
@maribelbecerra3774
7 ай бұрын
Super upset 😡
@toyfederation
7 ай бұрын
@@maribelbecerra3774 This was hard to watch!
@MrGrimgut
4 ай бұрын
Almost smashed my phone!!!!
Imagine how many of us are looking at a "sealed box" right now and sweating with a blade in our hand........
This happens in the whiskey world too, except its full of tea.. Collectors have pretty much agreed to never open anything to preserve the price.
It would be cool if grading companies could x-ray boxes to guarantee authenticity
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Some can
A perfect example as to why sealed collecting is silly. How many items that are entombed in acrylic and graded are like this?
@godofzombi
7 ай бұрын
Yeah, you are basically paying for the sealing tape to be in mint condition. Now if you are gonna open it so you are guaranteed an absolute mint condition toy then maybe I could understand it.
@eterniadreams
6 ай бұрын
That was his plan
PixelDan showed his media acumen when he asks is it going to be good for the video. It definitely was, and I subbed to your channel because of it. 🙂
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
It's both sad and relieving at the same time. While I'm glad they didn't ruin the value of a very vintage toy It's sad how much money they lost paying for it
Shrödinger’s Castle Greyskull
@TheChadTI
4 ай бұрын
Underrated comment.
Would you be upset?
@larrysmith8994
7 ай бұрын
HELL THE F*CK YEAH - YES yes I know it's just a toy but yet having the $$$$ and 'trust' of this be in authentically unopened condition just snatched and lost like that... :-P
@sethious1
7 ай бұрын
Hell yeah man, that’s crazy and yeah I’m reeled in lol. Had to see if it was atleast some what complete still 🤷🏻♂️😂
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Ooof.
@Tallpaaaul
7 ай бұрын
Damn that's fucking criminal, hopefully all resolves itself damn that's a kick in the gut. Great video all the same guys
@TheJuiceExpress
7 ай бұрын
I would be heartbroken
Dan has opened up tons of new toys but seeing his reactions is priceless
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Haha. Right!?
Well this confirms I will never pay for anything "sealed" in a box.
Wow! That sucks . Caught me by surprise watching . Great video!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Caught us by surprise!!
😮wow.. I was soo looking forward to seeing the castle come out of that box just how it looked in the 80’s. But a part of me was like.. what it’s a frickin re-seal 😩😩
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Us too!
Imagine finding out in 10 years. Or never.
Great video....AND with pixel dan!!!!😊
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 😁
I still remember opening mine from when I was a kid. It was either Christmas 82 or 83. I love to be able to do something like that now a days. Maybe when I'm rich!!!??
@user-dk3up2nl1m
7 ай бұрын
Same here!!!....Xmas morning of 83 i think ....me and my brother woke up to Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull and the wave of first figures! I never forgot that day!
@Robert-nu4vc
6 ай бұрын
Christmas 1985 I got Greyskull, Snake Mountain, and about a dozen MOTU figures. Best Christmas ever!!
I guess the seller accounts on the fact that you wouldn’t have opened it in the end.
It just makes you think how many of those graded sealed toys are legit.
I don't know why I am crying, I had that as a 5 year old boy. My Mom and my Aunts and Uncles bought that for me. I was told this was the only gift I was getting. The art, the pieces I can remember laying on the floor slowly putting it together shaking cause I was so Excited. Glad my Mom put on the stickers for me. Ahhh that Red back print !!! Thank you for showing this!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Great story!
@TheChadTI
4 ай бұрын
I like this story, thanks for sharing it. God bless you 🙏
Makes you wonder just how many people have items like this in boxes in their collection that they still think is factory sealed and have been totally burned like this and it goes to show the massive risk you can take putting money on the table for it , i really feel for that guy you can see as he walks away how badly that hurt ...
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yea, it’s a cautionary tale for sure!
@Robert-nu4vc
6 ай бұрын
There are probably a lot of people who have stuff like this, not knowing that they got burned bad.
Realllyy excited for this one!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
What did you think?
The best part of watching stuff like this is the education you gain. I appreciate you taking the L so others may learn!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome
First Narc & the attic hunters then Ed’s Retro then Toy Fed and now here! Dan is all over all my favorite KZread channels lol of course he was one of the first I ever started watching. Now if I see Froggy Flips here or meet up with Dan lol
The date of the news paper says it all 😂
Need an investigation to find out who in possession of it back in January (the date of the newspaper)
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
New series for the channel?! Hunting him down!? haha
Unreal what people will do .. I’ve been rebuilding my collection and just got a carded Kobra Kahn and boxed road ripper. Also got Scare Glow for Christmas
Loved the video, one of my favorites for sure
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool collection ❤😊
Absolutely insane. That's always the fear when I see valuable vtg sealed. I sometimes wonder if it's really even in there. Sucks
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Gotta open it all!
Crazy to see that!
@eterniadreams
6 ай бұрын
Isn’t it?!
I was so blown away that it was a fraud, but it a good video to show that this can happen . So when buying what seems to be to good still need to examine it closely.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yea. Very informative we think.
While it's disappointing that it's not an actual vintage sealed castle grayskull, on the vright side at list you didn't destroy the value of an actual sealed one. Also you didn't have to see Pixel Dan suffer a mental breakdown over seeing something so horrifying
i wonder how many sealed graded vintage toys are like this in the world kinda scary
@nikoenciso01
Ай бұрын
Bet a bunch dudes got em in acrylics scared to open😅
so what was the date in the newspapers inside???
@vengeance1701
7 ай бұрын
January of 2023.
@theusualidiot124
7 ай бұрын
@@vengeance1701 thanks!
Always one of the highlights of my week
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that! Let us know what you think!
This is criminal fraud
that is beyond criminal forcing someone to pay out huge amounts in hopes they never unseal it and then when you do it just flop packed up and resealed I hope you find were it came from and get back that money. A very sad event for all those fans.
I've watched tonnes of horror movies, they're not scary to me.... But this is way tense.... I'm stressed and biting my nails watching it, till I comically fell down after I see the condition of it..... Lol
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Haha. Yea?
I'm mostly a sealed, in-box collector so this was tough to watch. It's sad that even in the collector community there will always be those who will take advantage of others just to make a buck and another reason why window packaging is so important.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yep!
That sucks. Feel so bad for guy who forked over 3k. I’d feel bad laughing even though you guys were not trying to be shitty.
@luckyjhagra6020
7 ай бұрын
Dan, really hoping for a follow up where the guy gets his money back.
@tangymilk
7 ай бұрын
What idiot waste 3000 on this?
Did the buyer manage to get his money back?
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Stay tuned for future episodes!
When he said he was cutting across the cardboard pixle dan looked like he was about to throw them hands boy😂
@eterniadreams
4 ай бұрын
Did you watch the follow up video?
@johnjohn-bh4cu
4 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams yes I did
That sucks so bad!! Wow!!
WTF! I'd be pissed!
That really sucks man.. Im glad I watched the video before reading the comments too! What a twist ending.. lol..
Watching the whole village opening a 3 thousand bucks toy while I'm eating 4 thousand dlls prosciutto from Spain. This kiddos. 😂
Wow that was unbelievable, one minute thinking that it was still factory sealed. Then being nothing more than resealed by a truly scummy person, who in turn pressured the vendor into buying it. Hopefully karma or consequences of their actions catch up with them.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Karma is coming
OUCH!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 got him
I got this on my birthday, it was all set up to go. My dad (god rest his soul) went through the winter with only a summer jacket to get me it 😢
That sucks! I hate that for you guys. Of course, I was eyeing the Blackstar Ice Castle. Hope that’s not the same way. 😱
I am not even into motu… just love the content! 👊🤓
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
That's fantastic! So glad you're hear! Let us know what you think of this episode!
@dennis_p
7 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams This outcome was not at all what I expected, but I was certainly not the only one... 🤣 ….what a plot twist! If this had happened to me, I don't know if I would have reacted so calmly. Looking forward to your next video! 👊🤓
One less this fresh in the world.😞 This is a lesson,It wasn’t meant to be!🙂Box is really nice though!
Doh!
That’s why I always unboxed my stuff you can have newspaper thinking, is castle many years later open it in his newspapers 😂😂😂😂😂
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Unbox for life!
Damn thats terrible! I have a sealed greyskull that I bought pre-pandemic and now I'm worried!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
You should be!
@Tallpaaaul
7 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams😂😂😂
That sucks and the main reason I like having windows on figures
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yep!
This is why i buy feom Eternia Dreams. I know what im getting
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Thank you!
I remember my Castle Grayskull growing up, it was worth between $25-$30 in 1983. I remember my next store neighbor Mark Olivas next store neighbor on 4634 West 141 st Street Hawthorne CA 90250 had a Castle Greyskull in his garage in the early 1980's. Your Brother-in-Christ Stephen Perry
@Robert-nu4vc
6 ай бұрын
Castle Greyskull was most often $24.99 brand new off the shelves in 1982. Some stores might have sold it for a little more. I remember in the early to mid 90s you could find a Castle Greyskull at flea markets for $10 dollars. Now, loose complete and mint for for a few hundred. A sealed box one for thousands. It's crazy.
@liteney
5 ай бұрын
Amen
Is there a difference between the vintage Castle Grayskull and the modern ones that have come out?
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yes
nice box
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Very nice box
Is there an update to what happened after this?
So if your scam is to sell a falsely sealed toy, why even bother actually putting the toy in the box?
@WarillaGorefare
4 ай бұрын
Adequate weight distribution. A brick would probably be too obvious. Lol.
Oof, what a loss. Hopefully everything turns out as well as it can. I think stuff like this is why I never dabbled with sealed things in my long tenure as a hobbyist and collector.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yea.
AFA or other?
I watched this live and was heartbroken. Did the buyer end up getting a refund?
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Stay tuned to future episodes!
What’s the dates on the newspaper.? Would be cool to see when it was re-packed
@eterniadreams
4 ай бұрын
Jan 2023
@ricksterk7014
Ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams😮😮😮
OMG bin sprachlos .Das war jetzt aber gemein. Hoffe das konnte sich regeln und die Knete ist nicht ganz verloren.
Eternia Broken Dreams
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Ha! Should we change our name!?
Wtf wow... That's sucks now i have to open every box before i buy any😂
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Unbox Everything!
@manuelescovedo1457
7 ай бұрын
Man i shit u not bought a 2021 tmnt party wagon and when i saw ur video i opened the damn box the toy in the box is from 2013 the box is 2021 smh
@TheChadTI
4 ай бұрын
@@manuelescovedo1457Oh man...
Damn, that sucks. Good news, it wasn't sealed, so the pain is minimized.
@eterniadreams
4 ай бұрын
Did you watch the follow up?
Ill take the box....
@eterniadreams
4 ай бұрын
Did you watch the follow up?
Any date on the newspaper? This really makes me re-think the notion of getting anything sealed. It's not worth it. It needs to be complete. And I have had instances with Lego sets that were sealed, then we opened it up, and pieces were missing.
@ransom6892
7 ай бұрын
He read it out: January 2023
Wow man ! Bummer but goes to show ya Some peeps can really be... Well You know
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yep!
@Jaybo_Fett
7 ай бұрын
Sorry guys that happend and was a great video...Subscribed now@@eterniadreams
I was gonna lose my mind….and then I lost my mind!!!
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Ha! Yea!
Was it graded? Or did I mishear?
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
He bought it sealed so that he could open it to grade it loose.
😮😮
This was so heartbreaking 😢
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Wasn’t it!?
Wow… talk about one of your all time screw jobs. That original seller should be taken out back to the wood shed and whooped. 😩😩
Unscrupulous people suck…
That's just flat out Dirty. If you open the box and it's Used say so. Don't rip someone off. Saying it's sealed in box. Then opening it and finding it in that condition. Errrr someone is just wrong for that.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yea really crappy
When the owner walked out it broke my heart.. the fact you folks are laughing and joking about Is disrespectful m
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
He was laughing too
Good video, sucks and all but its a big deal to show when things dont go as planned.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yea. Definitely a cautionary tale!
I would never spend that much on a childhood memory an even if I did an did open it an found out it was already opened not complete an in that condition I’d be going to jail an someone else would be going in the ground
This should be illegal
Ahh Man. I feel so sorry for the Guy. That really sucks. Shame on Whoever did this.😡🌩⚡
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
He's in good spirits now!
@godofzombi
7 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams The spirit of Castle Grayskull? That's good to hear.
Seen this video last week
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
How?
@KirkLee1983
7 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams on another site didn't you post it on your other platforms I know someone did I saw it I knew this happened over a week ago. I even showed my mother last week the video so I know I'm not making that up. Unless this is the 2nd time now this has happened recently. I read the comments people saying weeks ago check the newspaper what State etc to find the person who did it. Someone who recorded it posted it before this if you didn't that I can tell you because I've seen it just not on here.
The question is where in the chain of ownership does this shit happen? Makes me scared to own anything sealed cause if I ever resell it I don't want someone pointing the finger at me.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Yep. Don’t buy to resell. Buy because you want it and open it up!
@theonslaught
7 ай бұрын
Luckily I collect loose primarily, but I got a Macho Man statue upstairs that this makes me scared as hell may not even be in the box.
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Open it up!
@theonslaught
7 ай бұрын
@@eterniadreams maybe I need to do a video... 👀
@Nirotceh1
7 ай бұрын
@@theonslaughtyeah open it
Whatever happened with this, was he able to get his money back?
@eterniadreams
5 ай бұрын
Our next few videos follow us at Retro Toy Con where this happened. So you’ll soon see what happened!
it feels bad the guys who bought it....
@stephenthomas1492
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm not going to blame the victim, but c'mon man. There HAS to be some kind of way to establish if it's sealed proper or not. What do the people who grade and certify use? We know that there are scummy people out there and people fake things all the time when money can be made.
got me
@eterniadreams
6 ай бұрын
Got you?
@metaljakesnake
6 ай бұрын
also thought is was sealed@@eterniadreams
@eterniadreams
6 ай бұрын
Ah. Yea. Got us too
So did he get his money back??
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Stay tuned! More to come in following episodes
Wow that's horrible 😮
This is the toy equivalent of 9/11.
Why even include the castle inside it at that point? If it's a scam, just put weight in it
Sad.. payin that much for a sh*tty one.
Sad.....😢
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Very
Funny
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Funny?
@markward9331
7 ай бұрын
If you can’t laugh about it, you’d cry
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
True
I just threw up lol
@eterniadreams
7 ай бұрын
Us too!
Can you rip the box like animal will be shock you will get millions of views