Hasbro doesn't want to lose money on risky projects. And when you do the math on final tally of backers, they make millions. Then look at all those toys sitting on shelves...even in clearance..they are sitting there. But, at least we buyers can choose if we want to support or pass the crowd funding. Some are good, some are just not and expensive.
The big wigs from the company simply do not have the guts to take risks, mainly in order to not anger their shareholders in cases when some ventures happen to go wrong. For example, just imagine if they had normally released the Engine of Vengeance to the regular retail and the whole project would have then flopped. They are simply afraid of losing money, a.k.a. (to be more precise) of not making ENOUGH of them to sufficiently please their "overseers". It's all about greed in the end.
I'm going to be completely honest I thought the reason the figure had black arms was for some kind of body suit to keep the driver warm while the vehicle was up in the air.
Narcissist's love to throw accusations at others. They basically project their ignorance on you so they can look down on you and feel superior. Unlike his channel.. I'll continue watching yours. I respect you and your reviews more than someone that throws around baseless accusations because they disagree with something. Typical these days and it's really unfortunate.
For me, the problem with the "Toy community" is precisely that: it's not kids loving their toys and enjoying them with a bunch of friends from school as we did in our childhoods. The "Toy community" is an adult ensemble with politics, ego driven stances, and high demanding individuals. Every toy is reviewed as a collecting item.
Exactly!!!! No one even gets to explore toy shops anymore and find hidden treasures because everything is reviewed and put in protective plastic boxes in the hopes they are instantly worth a lot of money. When I was a kid we played with army men in the sandbox and chucked water balloons at them for artillery. I suspect the toy collectors of today would freak out watching kids melt these soldiers with matches or leave them in the sand and dirt. Toys aren't really toys anymore. They are just commodities.
@@ChapMeifanI collect and my kids have toys. I don't get mad when my daughter plays with her Barbies, mix up accessories, etc. Why, because they are toys and she is 8 and that's what they are for. I think that has been lost on collectors because they are either following companies like a cult. I see that with Hasbro, McFarland, Valaverse lovers. It's ridiculous. Or they look at this stuff as investments. It's a stupid hobby and money sink, collectors need to understand that.
I used to let my son play with all my original 1978 Star Wars figures because he loved Star Wars so much. A friend came over and tried to take them away from him, telling me those were priceless antiques. No. They are toys and toys are meant to be played with. I'm happy he had as much fun with my original Landspeeder as I did.@@RoninX33
I just want to be able to collect more O-ring figures, vehicles, accessories.. like I did in my childhood. At fairly cheap prices like how they used to be. Remember when the figures were $3.99usd? I understand there is inflation and all that, but there's no way Hasbro should be expecting people to pay TWENTY DOLLARS FOR ONE O-ring figure!!! Their stupid two-packs were $40usd!!!! That's ridiculous!!! They should have made a 10-pack for $40, I'd have bought several.. but I'm not paying $40 for only two. I think that's the problem with the Toy Companies vs. vintage collectors.. and sure, there are some that have no issue with getting price-gouged.. and they will argue with me, defending their right to get ripped off.. but eventually everyone will see what I am saying.. Hasbro doesn't care about it's fans.. they care only about max profit for minimal work. They are taking advantage of their loyal customers/fans. Seriously though, $5.99 per O-ring figure is a decent price I think... and for a multi-million dollar company, I think they could sell them for that price and end up still doing well because of their crowd funding stuff that i know makes massive profit, it's all the same company.. so they can absorb not screwing people over on the normal o-ring figures by the millions in profit they make per each Haslab.. and all their other toy lines.
I completely agree. I like the Joy Toy and Acid Rain stuff but holy crap you need to mortgage your home to buy an army. Hasbro has lost its mind and you're right in that many don't seem to care that they are getting severely gouged. It's more important to have 'toy cred' and show off your Cobra Officer and Trooper that your got rinsed for. I also miss the era of cheaper 3.75 figures. Sadly Hasbro has ensured that time is no longer here. No wonder kids have no interest in figures anymore. @@blissfairchild7194
1:10 - It is mainly about the bulk, a.k.a. the volume of stuff one gets for their money. The Giant Man is made out of far smaller amount of materials. In comparison with the Sentinel alone, it looks like the Giant Man consists of almost 50% less plastic than the former "giga-figure". Also, I believe that the aspect of tooling must be here at play as well, since the Galactus and Sentinel both look far more complex to tool at the first glance, and thus more expensive to produce, than the latest offering from Haslab's Marvel team.
Seems like Boog is just using the trump card as a scapegoat for something or someone he doesn’t agree with. It is pretty silly and hypocritical as you said Tony.
.......WTF does Trump worship have anything to do with Hasbro? Hasbro has been rubbing me the wrong way loooong before Trump was even running for President.
I will never understand people choosing Romper Room-Everything's sunshine and rainbows over sincere, genuine opinions when it comes to a REVIEW. I don't think they understand what the definition is. It's your channel, your opinion, and you're giving your subjective review on a given thing. Being genuine isn't toxic. Pretending everything is always great, THAT'S toxic and fake. I have no problems with reproductions when it comes to toys but I will always choose genuine over fake when it comes to toy channels.
I agree 100%. I want to see honest criticism not toy company ass kissers calling everybody else toxic because they don’t agree. What the f*** is wrong with those people? Those positive police RUclipsrs are just bitches
I’ve seen people go off on a review they didn’t like and accuse the reviewer of not being “objective”. Honestly I think they believe the meaning of objective is “only agreeing with what I think.”
I've never gotten the impression you were negative. I fiound out about your channel a couple of years ago through Retroblasting, and I've been here ever since. My entire knowledge of the Action Man toy line (and the new line as well) is due to you. I enjoy your different takes on many of the toys Michael's reviewed. You seem like a good guy, and it feels like you speak from the heart, which is the first thing I look for in a reviewer. Thanks for today's toy news. Always a fun watch
Right on Tony! Too many people are so insecure they can't handle anyone having an opinion that doesn't validate theirs. I've said it before and I'll say it again, looking critically at something you love when it goes the wrong direction doesn't mean you don't love it, it means you actually care.
Constructive criticism, something Boog can't tolerate and pulls a card I know Tony would never use. While I have always gotten respect from Tony, never has had a harsh word, never gave me a "That is stupid" comment on my hopes to build a toy company in a unique way.
I’m lucky enough to have received my TRUBBLE Bubble from a respected and trusted retailer. However Hasbro has removed that line of supply now from Irish collectors. Forcing us instead to buy exclusively from Hasbro Pulse EU now. And pay extra for and shipping on each figure. So no I’m not happy that within a week of my €55 version being picked up they can turn around and offer a cheaper version so quickly. I think Hasbro has learnt of the really small market share the adult collector really is. And is now trying to squeeze us for every last drop.
After watching this video, you gained a new subscriber. RUclipsrs like Boog have an elitist complex. I once followed his little channel and Facebook page. But I was eventually turned off because of his rules of how "he" wants people to pose/photograph toys his way. Collecting is supposed to be fun. Last time I checked, we're all adults playing with toys. There are no rules when it comes to toys, whether it's posing, photography, buying or whatever. I appreciate your channel sir, salute P.S. Hasbro is a greedy corporation.
I agree. I used to follow boog on Instagram and he was the same there too. Along with a lot of his followers; really obnoxious. For some reason he still has (TDS), Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Your are excellent with all your opinions, which everyone is entitled to. You have guided me to look for honest toy offers to keep my collections growing with rational pieces. Thank you and keep up with your hobby and work.
To be honest, I am glad that I left ACBA. While I did learn a few things and most of the people were somewhat polite. I admit that it wasn't for me and seeing Boog for who he is now really change my idea about him. I also heard something absolutely vile that happened in the community but that is for another day because it is some heavy stuff.
I started exploring other styles of toy photography beyond the ACBA style. One guy I've started following was Sir Dork, dude genuinely has fun with his shots and some of my most creative shots were inspired by him. I'll give the ACBA community credit for honing my overall photography skills and for the most part I do try to keep scale in mind with my shots, but seeing Boog's true colors, eh, it's not sitting well with me.
@@wllmdvsjr Basically I heard from someone in a Discord server that he once he had a friend who committed suicide after some ACBA members ridicule him a lot.
@@jchesh7617I can see it as true. I got multiple hate comments and threats in the ACBA community when I joined it. I joined when I first started action figure photography, and I was ridiculed and threatened by multiple individuals. Granted, I was just starting out, but that doesn’t excuse saying what they did to me. Instead of helping me hone my craft and give constructive criticism, they just piled on me. Members from the group even went to other groups and started making fun of me and posting pics of me (my photography and me personally) without my consent. I got blocked from the ACBA group and page on FB, but I don’t mind. They’re vile people headed up by a vile person. I just do my own thing now and honed my craft on my own. Better off that way.
I met Tony recently when he came to my hometown. He's a very kind and gracious dude, but he has a vibe about him that you only read off of people who've seen combat. To put it succinctly, if anything had popped off, I felt perfectly safe at the valaverse booth 😆
Not military myself, but I come from a family of military personnel. Something of the family business, and I fully agree. He comes across as calm, level headed, easy going, open minded, rational, and gives thoughtful views on whatever he's talking about. Hands down my favorite toy collector RUclipsr. He has a lot of insight into the hobby, and I can't recall him ever saying anything 'trumpian', or anti-lgbt at all. Everyone's welcome here kind of vibe because he's inclusive without even trying to be. I know buzzwords are irritating but he's generally a good example of positive masculinity, you know? But you can just TELL he's not the one with whom to !#$&.
I've always wondered about how many people who learnt of what he had worked as bothered him over the years with the "traditional" but moronic question of whether he has ever killed anyone on duty. 😕 Yeah, I guess that I am interested in a different number. 🙂
Like my cousin who served in the Air Force, Tony has and as a vet always did have my respect from all he has done and still is able to be a good person not to be taken lightly. If I was in a con with Tony and crap went down like the last time I was at a con (a man was assaulted and it had to be for what Boog accused Tony of, racism.) I doubt the guy would who did it would be pinned down waiting for the cops.
@@subraxasI asked a friend of mine I haven’t seen in forever he was in high ranking military forgot label but I popped that question when I was young and stupid. He forgave me thankfully after warned me and explained why it’s not ok to ask that question ever. I learned real fast and quickly apologized
I heard on one stream that the reason giant man was cheaper was there was no additional figures and the ML team pretty much admitted that tiers are baked in to the base price. This sucks because if none of the tiers are unlocked then that means the buyers are paying for an incomplete package at full price.
That's definitely true. They admitted, (Dan Yun I believe but can't remember exactly who), last year during the EoV debacle that the tiers are baked into the price. So a buyer gets less value for their money if all the tiers aren't realized and Hasbro receives more profit.
Every time I think about starting RUclips channels to show off my interests, videos like this come out and remind me why I’ve completely segregated myself from social media. I’ll just live vicariously through you and others dramas, so thank you, truly, not sarcastically, for dealing with this crap so I don’t have to.
You just have to ignore or block the negative haters/trolls. Don't let their mental illness affect you. You've never even met them & never will so why let them bother you? They are nothing but white noise. Worthless mosquitos buzzing around your ear. Brush'em aside. Laugh at them for wasting their time commenting on your videos when they could be doing something more constructive & beneficial for their own life. They are the only ones that lose in the end.
As someone in the ACBA community Boog created, I'm embarrassed for him and honestly expected better from him. Dude is a talented toy photographer and has given excellent tips on the craft both to me personally and others on our Facebook group, but IDK what Kool Aid he's been sipping but that's not the Boog I know and respect. Very few things in this world are black and white. I like the idea of Giant Man but I don't see why it couldn't have been a retail release, even scaled down and without the finger articulation. How is that in any way "toxic?" Because I'm not dick-riding Hasbro and acting like I'm on their payroll? The fact me and many others in the community don't immediately trip over ourselves to buy everything Hasbro puts out and make our reviews sound like PR press releases or hype videos over critical reviews? I've seen toxic behavior in other fandoms throughout my life and this ain't it, not even close. Thanks for being one of the level headed ones Tony, I always look forward to what you have to say on matters like this. Have a blessed rest of the day man.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free as long as you don’t ever express your opinion or have any Common Sense! Great video and keep doing what you do brother!
Boog never has any logic behind his arguments, so he does the only thing unintelligent people do, call others racist and homophobic when we’re just talking about toys lol. That’s the best way to signal that you really have no arguement. Dude is in denial. He really doesn’t realize that he’s been pimped out for free marketing by a massive corporate entity.
For a toy community full of adults there’s still a lot of people who act like children. Without criticism nothing would ever get better. Things would stay the same and are things really so good they need to stay the same? I would say no. I like PP but I think it’s absolutely mind blowing it’s $10 cheaper than the original. I bought 3 of the original and I’m super annoyed I ended up paying $30 more for those 3 than I would if I got three of the PP
I may not always agree with you on some of your topics and or takes, however, this one I do 100%. I have been there. You, along with every other REAL and TRUE Collector are PASSIONATE about a particular line. You have every right to voice your opinion, seeing as how you are the CONSUMER they are trying to sell to. I have, on many occasions, voiced my displeasure, not at, the item up for Crowd Funding, but the PRICE GOUGING, and or the Choices for Tiers, only to be told I am many of the things you have been accused of. I simply laugh at that and shrug it off. They don't know me, if they did, they would be ashamed, embarrassed and offer their sincerest heart felt apologies for their REAL TOXICITY and Bad Conduct. Thanks for the chat
The ACBA strictness has always been nonsense. I’ve been on to Boog for years. He said some dumb shit about a year ago and I tried to reason with him, he listened and said he’d read a book I suggested. Hell I found a free version of it and a year later he was still spouting the same tired nonsense. I will say he’s an individual. I know better than to claim he’s an example of some sort of wide “problem” with society. He’s just some guy. Like any of us. Tony, you haven’t always said things I care for but I’m subbed because I enjoy your content most of the time. We don’t have to agree on everything and that’s okay. Just like my friends. We don’t agree on everything but our friendship isn’t reliant on us agreeing on everything. Cheers, mate.
I totally agree with everything you have said on these validation videos on what you are actually saying Tony! I just don’t get these collectors that can differentiate between the two. They clearly have no understanding for ones reasons and understanding. Thanks for always putting out truthful, non biased opinions in your videos. Some people just can’t realize when facts and recognition are right in front of their face.
At first I wasn't a fan of this channel. But I've been watching your videos lately and I can say you're starting to be one of my go to channels for toys. Keep up the good work!
Great video Tony. I have been hearing rumblings of the controversy you just shed light on and thank you. I knew something was going on but no clue what and the behavior of others was baffling to me. They’re being a bit too passive aggressive and not sharing what their issue is which speaks volumes. On toys, I made a joke about those arms and got blasted my a character claiming to be a freelance sculptor for Hasbro who claimed it was always intended to be a “compresson shirt” but never tried to explain why No seems nor why he’s also wearing compression gloves apparently. I’m thinking he was lying but he ended up blocking me after I pointed the obvious out, I think he left the 3POA FB group too. Giant man, there’s no reason the previous Harlan’s were over priced like that and I’m sure this one is too. Just because it’s less overpriced doesn’t mean it isn’t overpriced but some are so used to these inflated prices they just accept a lower inflated one.
If they wanted the compression shirt idea to fly, all they needed was a bit of extra sculpt/paint on the hands if they didn't want to swap the arms out entirely like Tony's suggestion. In either case, sheer laziness/lack of care.
You’re one of the Best out there. So what that you share your dissatisfaction. I have so many figures that I have an issue with, in some form, not every figure is great. If I had a RUclips toy collecting channel I would do the same thing. Like you said, your trying to get the toy companies to hear you and improve. Keep up the good work…. PS when I got my Trouble bubble, my right side peg to hold the missile on was missing. I checked everywhere in packaging, and shipping box. 🤬 No luck. So Hasbro has some issues that need addressing.
I pretty much agree 100%. I'm just your average rank-and-file collector. I don't get free samples, tons of content revenue or access to the brand managers. We do need more people on RUclips that speak for the "rest of us." Ultimately all opinions should matter. I just like buying the toys but I understand when it's a career for some people that they will want to hold on to that easy money by any means necessary. I guess it pays pretty good to agree all the time with Hasbro.
Your complaint about the Dragonfly being larger yet cheaper than the HISS holds no water since the HISS is a FAR, FAR more complex vehicle with a whole lot more going on and includes much more with it. I do very much agree with you when you say the Cobra Flight Pod should have come with a stand. Huge omission.
Not backing Giantman, passing on Python Trouble Bubble, but on the flip side.... love the '66 Batman shirt! That would be a definite purchase! Keep callin' it like ya see it brother!
Man, Boog should think twice before opening his mouth again. All the negativity going his way is his own doing. TalkerArt also did a vid like Tony's calling him (Boog) out, albeit in a much harsher way. And it's all thanks to Hasbro's stupid machinations of nickel and diming the consumers. Personally, I'm glad we have people like Tony and the guys from the 3POA (White Potato, Bobby V. and guest Articulated Ninja) who ain't afraid to speak the truth within the community.
Another excellent video from Tony, who can voice his own opinion, all day long, not only because he can, but also because it actually interests fellow toy collectors. But with regards to all of the action figures / vehicles featured in this video, my opinion is... " I'm Just SO Bored By It All. "
Some reviewer’s opinion’s worth nothing, because they’re always overly positive and overlook every issue the figure might have. Tony, your reviews are honest and genuinely interesting to watch, your other videos are like a comfy campy TV show which I enjoy watching every time, even though I might be not into military figures, or some other things you collect - the way you present your videos is just so enjoyable to watch. Love your work, thank you.
I’m with you all the way. We spend enough money on these things. We deserve to be a little critical from time to time. Anyone who thinks more paint apps on the same vehicle within months of each other is cheaper?! How the hell
Great points as usual Tony. Every fandom is like this now. They all want positivity and when someone isn't like minded they are labeled a hater. Haslabs are scams. No matter how good they are. I would rather buy Action Force instead of Classified because I want new characters.
I wonder if there is any room left for people who don’t want to feel as though they must take “sides” when it comes to collecting action figures. But then I see the views the different “sides” get when they make videos about their feuds, apparently it makes for good content.
boog who? that dude thinks he invented toy photography? Is he's out of his mind? Im 47 and I still have a couple of pictures of my toys using a 110 film camera with the removable flash cube that was given to me by my dad in the learly 80's specially of my lost Rage Cage Hulk by Funstuff. A hobby passed down to me by my dad since he loved to take pictures with his Olympus Camera of his coins, stamps and book colections. As for the Giantman HasLab, I came to the conclussion that Marvel Legend fans really love to se the projects fail, they felt empowerd with the failure of the Engine of Vengance project and now it seems Giantmal will also fail. I backed the Gman project but I also agreed that figures like that can be broken down and became part of a huge BAF wave.
My guess is they upscales existing 3D sculpting for giant man, and likely saved on the sculptor fee because of the lack of details compared to the others… but no way that translates to $300 of savings per unit!
Backed Giant Man. Price was about the same as the Walmart Exclusive one you had to buy 10 figures for back in the mid 2000s. But I'm not a fan of the Trubble Bubble repaint. Felt like that was a middle finger to collectors. Paid $68 with Shipping for the original and I was pissed when I saw the Python Patrol version $10 cheaper. Unethical stuff like this is why I'm walking away from collecting GIJOE When the Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Torch are released. Love Classified but I'm not a fan of all the repaints and the shady business practices Hasbro has been participating in lately like releasing pre-order figures early.
You’re a badass with no F’s given lol. I don’t know if I’m alone here, but I am loving the drama of the people vs. Boog lol. When nobody likes you, it’s time to do a bit of self reflecting, I think… I know I 😂can’t watch a lot of him consecutively because I always get annoyed lol
Keep speaking out. You speak the truth which are backed up by experienced opinions of an avid collector. You are not a fan-insulting corporate hack. Keep up the good work my friend. Mabuhay kayo!
Love your videos Tony never change. I find the Haslab funding a scam. You can't tell me a billion dollar company needs my help for tooling! As for the trouble bubbles they look cool, but I think Hasbro making it an exclusive limited their customer base.
It's always refreshing when people's true colors are revealed! Trumpian...?? LOL we call that Trump Derangement Syndrome here (TDS). You go Analog Toys! Should have subbed sooner I been watching your videos.
TDS may be a thing, but the other side now won't shut the fuck up about the new guy. It's the same shit with the roles flipped. They even make hats and bumper stickers and shirts about how much they can't stop thinking about the current president. It's really no different because the same reasons are informing each side in their own contexts.
@@spittor47 It's a little different when one side casts the first stones / goes on the offensive smear campaign first on shaky ground. While the other side is just reacting back at it. I know what you mean though. I wonder if in years time they'll blame Biden too for everything wrong in life or inventing racism 😂
In general, I don't think arguing / discussing the ethics of corporate crowdfunding puts someone automatically on the side of the corporation. Ethical dilemmas arise in our lives all the time. It's part of navigating through life.
The narcissist Booger voice can be the only voice. No room for Tony or anyone else’s. Booger started toy collecting. He started toy photography. He created life on earth. “We should all stay in our lanes”
There’s a reason why I choose to follow channels like Analog, 3POA and Articulated Ninja. They speak and relate to actual collectors that deal with the real struggles of collecting. Why be blind and buy something that is gonna piss me off in hand? These guys have made me smarter with jumping into purchases. I’m very picky when it comes to buying what I like. Hell I’ve even learned not to buy things I like because of value just not being there. As much as I’ve liked some of the Haslabs, I haven’t backed one yet. I’m not a supporter of Hasbro using crowdfunding as way to eliminate risk on their end to push products. Also feel like they rip people off that way. You pay all that money up front blindly. I can never trust Hasbro with my money and expect to get my product with no issues. Their product have been very discouraging and unreliable when it comes to QC. Cobra Eels pissed me off. They came with harpoon guns that won’t even straighten. I bought a few legends and they keep coming with gummy knees. So my awareness of Hasbro credibility is through the roof. So I don’t consider that being toxic. If you guys call a spade a spade that not toxic. But if you defend Hasbro and their shady practices, that’s being toxic. Shame on those other channels for making false narrative to support why being critical is toxic. At the end they’re not thinking of the community, only themselves. Their desperation and thirst of wanting that specific figure would have them say and do anything to get what they want.
1:28 Well, I personally backed Victory Deathsaurus for all 2 (3) tiers unlocked. It is most certainly not worth the asking price in its base state, but because you can simply back out of a project, no harm, no fowl. If we had to put down payments on these "projects," then it would be a kick in the nethers.
Gotta love how the dude who attacks you can't counter-argue at all and only proceeds to make ad hominem fallacies. Great video as always, good sir. Keep the good word.
Did the Flight Pod really sell out? Then Hasbro's price reduction is really, REALLY odd. Maybe the Flight Pod didn't really sell out. Maybe Hasbro just claimed it sold out in order to drum up more interest in it. Maybe Hasbro has a secret sales team that released new items at way higher prices pretending to be independent scalpers, but are in actuallity Hasbro employees doing their jobs which is doing what the managers and bosses tell them to do.
Hasbro kinda scaled me out of collecting. As a 4 inch guy, Hasbro docent want my money anymore, I love go Joe, but that's not enough motivation to be passionate about collecting if Hasbro not passionate about creating. Toys are not necessary, so I don't have to buy them if they're not good enough. However some people's whole lives are tied up in they're toy collections, they're like sport fanatics, even when there team is f ing up, they still cheer. We all need to learn to walk away sometimes.
I totally agree with you on ghost riders car. Were they asking like $200-$300 for it? It doesn’t make sense since you can just buy an RC car for like 20 bucks and customize it.
Here is my thing about ACBA Boog , I just tried to watch his content and the quality is servrely lacking. Plus those tests they run to pull views is in fact clot chasing at its worst. Also if you check out their live streams and interviews they are charmisa vaccums at most. One thing, I always appreciate here at Analog Toys is the insightful and honest reviews. I have learned a ton about Action Force from Tony. Here is a huge thank you and keep up the great work.
In this economy, we (collectors) need honest opinions about the toys we love to collect before plunking down our money for them. I will check out either your reviews or AnthonysCustoms because there is no butt kissing BS to Hasbro or anyone else. Your reviews and opinions are not "toxic" by any stretch of the imagination. Keep up the good work and keep on collecting!
I had no idea the toy community was so split lol. As a casual hobbyist and collector I only buy what I absolutely want and have wanted for years and if it's on discount 9/10 times. But even I can see that Hasbro has a well known reputation for repaints, reusing and kitbashing molds and body kits, reselling decades old accessories and effects, and upping the price based on the fact of having certain licenses in strangle holds.
I am so glad you made this video Tony. Thanks. Hypocrite. Perfect. When talking about the toxicity of our community one only has to look at the biggest hypocrite - Booger. When the EoV magnified the "toxicity" of our community, it was Booger who came to the defense of the company with little regard for the community. I suppose he wouldn't like to use his influence to explain to some of his Boogerettes that if the 2 tiers unlock it would mean an additional $800K for Hasbro - or in other words a face plate and an extra head for more than a 1/3 of the price for Giant-Man.
I totally agree… he’s a perfect example of fake. He’s a hypocrite. God forbid you start being critical about Haslabs. At the end, he doesn’t care about anyone but himself but portrays himself for the community. The second a Haslab goes for the worse he’ll go against anyone and label toxic because he’s that desperate and thirsty to get that figure or project.
This is my educated guess as to why the first Trubble Bubble was 10 Bucks more expensive than the second one: The big wigs from the company simply do not have the guts to take risks, mainly in order to not anger their shareholders in cases when some ventures happen to go wrong. So, since the first Trubble Bubble came out as FIRST, all the new tooling for it Hasbro must've invested in creating had not yet been paid off back then and since they are scared of flops owing to the abovementioned "demons" and, in addition, cannot read the market/fans properly, they decided to initially hike up the price so as to earn as much as possible in a case the given product does not sell that well. Well, as we all now know, the Trubble Bubble has been a smash hit and the cost of the new tooling got beyond covered, so Haslow could subsequently afford to put on the market second one but this time for its "real" retail price, because there was no new tooling involved. They are simply afraid of losing money, a.k.a. (to be more precise) of not making ENOUGH of them to sufficiently PLEASE their "overseers". It's all about greed in the end. But exactly WHOSE greed it is is the right question to ask.
Hasbro's strategy is a marketing fever dream; they like X, flood the market. It used take say 200 to 1500 to collect an entire toy line, now between special editions, rare sets, limited runs, and crowd funding, a collection is going to run $5000 plus. For myself collecting is fun if there's a mold I like, a set that reminds me of an updated slice of my childhood I can share with my kids, then I buy it. Looking through that lens, I spend less now. Hasbro has turned the fire hose and said, if they like some toys, they will love all of them. Akin to understanding if some water is good then drinking from a firehouse is great. As some channels have pointed out, when Star Wars and Avengers are hitting bargain basement places in record numbers and still not selling, well the good times do come to an end. Great video btw, not a huge viewer of this specific channel, I respect well thought out and articulated arguments. Cheers!
Great video Tony. While I don’t always agree with your opinions. I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. I ordered the PP trouble bubble and the original version as well. And it shows how overpriced the original offer was at 55. Hasbro even stated in a livestream their pricing strategy for figure and vehicle as 44.99. And then they put those bubbles on pulse for 55. Just another cash grab. Which sucks because I’m really enjoying the line. Keep up the good work!
Never heard of ACBA. Stumbled across this video cause the title intrigued me. Not sure politics has to do with toys and why so many in the toy community rag on other people for having an opinion. The points made in this video are valid and the arguement is well warranted. So subscribed.
In a perfect world, that televiper figure could have had swappable arms that had different skin tones so it can still have that rolled up sleeves look without it looking odd.
That might have been ideal, but then we're running up the bill even more. As is each TB purchase is going to have two extra, unused heads. Add arms and now there'd be 6 pieces of unused plastic going in the drawer.
For the price Hasbro charged for the Flight Pod and Tele-Viper how DARE they release a product riddled with quality control issues. Hasbro should be ashamed of themselves.
Hasbro have been able to lower the price because they increased the amount of backers needed. I believe the Sentinel needed 6000 whereas Giant Man needs 10000. Which works out to be a similar amount of money that Hasbro will get. I have no idea what was needed for Galactus
One comment you made that very few reviewers talk about is price. It is bad enough that Hasbro Pulse and HasLab exist, but even their basic figures are about $50 Canadian. It is great for those "Has Bros" who have their own RUclips money/Hasbro bribes.... I mean gifts, and those who are doing great financially but a lot of fans (like myself) can not afford to collect these figures. It is dividing the community into the haves and have-nots, and that does not make a healthy community. There are some RUclips channels like yours and @RetroBlasting that have challenged the price gouging but a lot of channels remind me of primary school when the rich kid would bring their toys to class to make sure everyone knew they had them all. I don't want to end my comment on a negative note so I will add that I love your videos (and opinions) and look forward to new ones.
There are definitely a lot of financially well off individuals that just can't wait to show you how well off they are on RUclips. Its a trait I find to be repulsive.
Great video and share. Thank you for calling out those who deserve it. We have dirty neighbors next door, every now and then bugs come from their place into ours. Atleast with ours we can use glue traps. Some bugs are just very annoying 🪳
well said and I'm surprised you haven't done a breakdown about The Ghost yet (or if you have please link cause i still haven't come across it) but I'd like to hear your thoughts on that one cause it seemed most of us in this community were on the same page and was not going to support it...but it went above and beyond what many projected and I for one was shocked. I will give Hasbro & Disney credit tho as it is WAS pretty perfect timing...but still not including a Chopper figure along with Hera in the initial offering was already a bust for me and then NOT to include a Sabine figure as yet another tier wtf?
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Bugger me. I could never understand why Hasbro had to croud fund toys. I still cannot wrap my head around that one.
Especially since giant man is cheaper than a boda fett ship at retail
Hasbro doesn't want to lose money on risky projects. And when you do the math on final tally of backers, they make millions. Then look at all those toys sitting on shelves...even in clearance..they are sitting there. But, at least we buyers can choose if we want to support or pass the crowd funding. Some are good, some are just not and expensive.
Hasbro is a billion dollar company what risk would they be taking there’s no way giant man should have been a haslab
@@alexthenorth2705These are guaranteed sales with more than likely better margins. If not they would not do it.
The big wigs from the company simply do not have the guts to take risks, mainly in order to not anger their shareholders in cases when some ventures happen to go wrong.
For example, just imagine if they had normally released the Engine of Vengeance to the regular retail and the whole project would have then flopped.
They are simply afraid of losing money, a.k.a. (to be more precise) of not making ENOUGH of them to sufficiently please their "overseers".
It's all about greed in the end.
Keep going Tony. Straight talking is very much appreciated.
I'm going to be completely honest I thought the reason the figure had black arms was for some kind of body suit to keep the driver warm while the vehicle was up in the air.
He’s not going to say your name, Tony…
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😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
They usually never DEW 😅
That's why Tony is the man. He never beats around the bush and he'll name names.
Narcissist's love to throw accusations at others. They basically project their ignorance on you so they can look down on you and feel superior. Unlike his channel.. I'll continue watching yours. I respect you and your reviews more than someone that throws around baseless accusations because they disagree with something. Typical these days and it's really unfortunate.
For me, the problem with the "Toy community" is precisely that: it's not kids loving their toys and enjoying them with a bunch of friends from school as we did in our childhoods. The "Toy community" is an adult ensemble with politics, ego driven stances, and high demanding individuals. Every toy is reviewed as a collecting item.
Exactly!!!! No one even gets to explore toy shops anymore and find hidden treasures because everything is reviewed and put in protective plastic boxes in the hopes they are instantly worth a lot of money. When I was a kid we played with army men in the sandbox and chucked water balloons at them for artillery. I suspect the toy collectors of today would freak out watching kids melt these soldiers with matches or leave them in the sand and dirt. Toys aren't really toys anymore. They are just commodities.
@@ChapMeifanI collect and my kids have toys. I don't get mad when my daughter plays with her Barbies, mix up accessories, etc. Why, because they are toys and she is 8 and that's what they are for. I think that has been lost on collectors because they are either following companies like a cult. I see that with Hasbro, McFarland, Valaverse lovers. It's ridiculous. Or they look at this stuff as investments. It's a stupid hobby and money sink, collectors need to understand that.
I used to let my son play with all my original 1978 Star Wars figures because he loved Star Wars so much. A friend came over and tried to take them away from him, telling me those were priceless antiques. No. They are toys and toys are meant to be played with. I'm happy he had as much fun with my original Landspeeder as I did.@@RoninX33
I just want to be able to collect more O-ring figures, vehicles, accessories.. like I did in my childhood. At fairly cheap prices like how they used to be. Remember when the figures were $3.99usd? I understand there is inflation and all that, but there's no way Hasbro should be expecting people to pay TWENTY DOLLARS FOR ONE O-ring figure!!! Their stupid two-packs were $40usd!!!! That's ridiculous!!! They should have made a 10-pack for $40, I'd have bought several.. but I'm not paying $40 for only two. I think that's the problem with the Toy Companies vs. vintage collectors.. and sure, there are some that have no issue with getting price-gouged.. and they will argue with me, defending their right to get ripped off.. but eventually everyone will see what I am saying.. Hasbro doesn't care about it's fans.. they care only about max profit for minimal work. They are taking advantage of their loyal customers/fans.
Seriously though, $5.99 per O-ring figure is a decent price I think... and for a multi-million dollar company, I think they could sell them for that price and end up still doing well because of their crowd funding stuff that i know makes massive profit, it's all the same company.. so they can absorb not screwing people over on the normal o-ring figures by the millions in profit they make per each Haslab.. and all their other toy lines.
I completely agree. I like the Joy Toy and Acid Rain stuff but holy crap you need to mortgage your home to buy an army. Hasbro has lost its mind and you're right in that many don't seem to care that they are getting severely gouged. It's more important to have 'toy cred' and show off your Cobra Officer and Trooper that your got rinsed for. I also miss the era of cheaper 3.75 figures. Sadly Hasbro has ensured that time is no longer here. No wonder kids have no interest in figures anymore. @@blissfairchild7194
I find the idea that Tony, a trained, ex-special forces soldier, would feel "threatened" by some doofus toy-bro, fucking hilarious!!!😂😂😂
Now it’s my turn
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1:10 - It is mainly about the bulk, a.k.a. the volume of stuff one gets for their money.
The Giant Man is made out of far smaller amount of materials. In comparison with the Sentinel alone, it looks like the Giant Man consists of almost 50% less plastic than the former "giga-figure".
Also, I believe that the aspect of tooling must be here at play as well, since the Galactus and Sentinel both look far more complex to tool at the first glance, and thus more expensive to produce, than the latest offering from Haslab's Marvel team.
Don't forget the engineering and implementation of the lights and sounds.
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Seems like Boog is just using the trump card as a scapegoat for something or someone he doesn’t agree with. It is pretty silly and hypocritical as you said Tony.
.......WTF does Trump worship have anything to do with Hasbro? Hasbro has been rubbing me the wrong way loooong before Trump was even running for President.
Typical commie behavior
I will never understand people choosing Romper Room-Everything's sunshine and rainbows over sincere, genuine opinions when it comes to a REVIEW. I don't think they understand what the definition is. It's your channel, your opinion, and you're giving your subjective review on a given thing. Being genuine isn't toxic. Pretending everything is always great, THAT'S toxic and fake. I have no problems with reproductions when it comes to toys but I will always choose genuine over fake when it comes to toy channels.
I agree 100%. I want to see honest criticism not toy company ass kissers calling everybody else toxic because they don’t agree. What the f*** is wrong with those people? Those positive police RUclipsrs are just bitches
Most of them are comprised. The rest are just foolish.
Its the same as people who see a analysis of a show or film and say "just sit back and enjoy it."
I’ve seen people go off on a review they didn’t like and accuse the reviewer of not being “objective”. Honestly I think they believe the meaning of objective is “only agreeing with what I think.”
What is a romper room?
I've never gotten the impression you were negative. I fiound out about your channel a couple of years ago through Retroblasting, and I've been here ever since. My entire knowledge of the Action Man toy line (and the new line as well) is due to you. I enjoy your different takes on many of the toys Michael's reviewed. You seem like a good guy, and it feels like you speak from the heart, which is the first thing I look for in a reviewer. Thanks for today's toy news. Always a fun watch
Right on Tony! Too many people are so insecure they can't handle anyone having an opinion that doesn't validate theirs. I've said it before and I'll say it again, looking critically at something you love when it goes the wrong direction doesn't mean you don't love it, it means you actually care.
Constructive criticism, something Boog can't tolerate and pulls a card I know Tony would never use. While I have always gotten respect from Tony, never has had a harsh word, never gave me a "That is stupid" comment on my hopes to build a toy company in a unique way.
I’m lucky enough to have received my TRUBBLE Bubble from a respected and trusted retailer. However Hasbro has removed that line of supply now from Irish collectors. Forcing us instead to buy exclusively from Hasbro Pulse EU now. And pay extra for and shipping on each figure. So no I’m not happy that within a week of my €55 version being picked up they can turn around and offer a cheaper version so quickly. I think Hasbro has learnt of the really small market share the adult collector really is. And is now trying to squeeze us for every last drop.
I share your pain 😢
Not just Hasbro but Neca is milking every drop too
I’m thankful there’s voices like Tony Roberts out there to counter the Boogers of the world and their warped perception… Keep up the good work!
After watching this video, you gained a new subscriber. RUclipsrs like Boog have an elitist complex. I once followed his little channel and Facebook page. But I was eventually turned off because of his rules of how "he" wants people to pose/photograph toys his way. Collecting is supposed to be fun. Last time I checked, we're all adults playing with toys. There are no rules when it comes to toys, whether it's posing, photography, buying or whatever. I appreciate your channel sir, salute
P.S. Hasbro is a greedy corporation.
I used to fb, was in "acba", got booted, I guess its a badge of honor.
People like him make frustrated. I thought photography was all about your choice not others.
@@menageriestudios you're right, absolutely. But things are different in his group. Acba is a style, just 1. There are many other ways to dio/photo.
I agree. I used to follow boog on Instagram and he was the same there too. Along with a lot of his followers; really obnoxious. For some reason he still has (TDS), Trump Derangement Syndrome.
@@solaceboy Its beyond TDS.
Your are excellent with all your opinions, which everyone is entitled to. You have guided me to look for honest toy offers to keep my collections growing with rational pieces. Thank you and keep up with your hobby and work.
To be honest, I am glad that I left ACBA.
While I did learn a few things and most of the people were somewhat polite. I admit that it wasn't for me and seeing Boog for who he is now really change my idea about him.
I also heard something absolutely vile that happened in the community but that is for another day because it is some heavy stuff.
I started exploring other styles of toy photography beyond the ACBA style. One guy I've started following was Sir Dork, dude genuinely has fun with his shots and some of my most creative shots were inspired by him.
I'll give the ACBA community credit for honing my overall photography skills and for the most part I do try to keep scale in mind with my shots, but seeing Boog's true colors, eh, it's not sitting well with me.
Nah, you can’t just say something like that not tell us about this vile incident. Spill the tea.
@@wllmdvsjr Basically I heard from someone in a Discord server that he once he had a friend who committed suicide after some ACBA members ridicule him a lot.
@@miragebangbravern Holy shit. I serious hope that isn't true.
@@jchesh7617I can see it as true. I got multiple hate comments and threats in the ACBA community when I joined it. I joined when I first started action figure photography, and I was ridiculed and threatened by multiple individuals. Granted, I was just starting out, but that doesn’t excuse saying what they did to me. Instead of helping me hone my craft and give constructive criticism, they just piled on me. Members from the group even went to other groups and started making fun of me and posting pics of me (my photography and me personally) without my consent. I got blocked from the ACBA group and page on FB, but I don’t mind. They’re vile people headed up by a vile person. I just do my own thing now and honed my craft on my own. Better off that way.
I met Tony recently when he came to my hometown. He's a very kind and gracious dude, but he has a vibe about him that you only read off of people who've seen combat. To put it succinctly, if anything had popped off, I felt perfectly safe at the valaverse booth 😆
Not military myself, but I come from a family of military personnel. Something of the family business, and I fully agree.
He comes across as calm, level headed, easy going, open minded, rational, and gives thoughtful views on whatever he's talking about. Hands down my favorite toy collector RUclipsr. He has a lot of insight into the hobby, and I can't recall him ever saying anything 'trumpian', or anti-lgbt at all. Everyone's welcome here kind of vibe because he's inclusive without even trying to be. I know buzzwords are irritating but he's generally a good example of positive masculinity, you know?
But you can just TELL he's not the one with whom to !#$&.
I've always wondered about how many people who learnt of what he had worked as bothered him over the years with the "traditional" but moronic question of whether he has ever killed anyone on duty. 😕
Yeah, I guess that I am interested in a different number. 🙂
Like my cousin who served in the Air Force, Tony has and as a vet always did have my respect from all he has done and still is able to be a good person not to be taken lightly.
If I was in a con with Tony and crap went down like the last time I was at a con (a man was assaulted and it had to be for what Boog accused Tony of, racism.) I doubt the guy would who did it would be pinned down waiting for the cops.
@@subraxasI asked a friend of mine I haven’t seen in forever he was in high ranking military forgot label but I popped that question when I was young and stupid. He forgave me thankfully after warned me and explained why it’s not ok to ask that question ever. I learned real fast and quickly apologized
@@danielmilliken8903 Well done! 👍
I heard on one stream that the reason giant man was cheaper was there was no additional figures and the ML team pretty much admitted that tiers are baked in to the base price. This sucks because if none of the tiers are unlocked then that means the buyers are paying for an incomplete package at full price.
Exactly
That's definitely true. They admitted, (Dan Yun I believe but can't remember exactly who), last year during the EoV debacle that the tiers are baked into the price. So a buyer gets less value for their money if all the tiers aren't realized and Hasbro receives more profit.
Every time I think about starting RUclips channels to show off my interests, videos like this come out and remind me why I’ve completely segregated myself from social media. I’ll just live vicariously through you and others dramas, so thank you, truly, not sarcastically, for dealing with this crap so I don’t have to.
You just have to ignore or block the negative haters/trolls. Don't let their mental illness affect you. You've never even met them & never will so why let them bother you? They are nothing but white noise. Worthless mosquitos buzzing around your ear. Brush'em aside. Laugh at them for wasting their time commenting on your videos when they could be doing something more constructive & beneficial for their own life. They are the only ones that lose in the end.
As someone in the ACBA community Boog created, I'm embarrassed for him and honestly expected better from him. Dude is a talented toy photographer and has given excellent tips on the craft both to me personally and others on our Facebook group, but IDK what Kool Aid he's been sipping but that's not the Boog I know and respect.
Very few things in this world are black and white. I like the idea of Giant Man but I don't see why it couldn't have been a retail release, even scaled down and without the finger articulation. How is that in any way "toxic?" Because I'm not dick-riding Hasbro and acting like I'm on their payroll? The fact me and many others in the community don't immediately trip over ourselves to buy everything Hasbro puts out and make our reviews sound like PR press releases or hype videos over critical reviews? I've seen toxic behavior in other fandoms throughout my life and this ain't it, not even close.
Thanks for being one of the level headed ones Tony, I always look forward to what you have to say on matters like this. Have a blessed rest of the day man.
Thanks man
I'm new and not familiar with his page. What is the page where I can view his photography
Dudes an absolute douche bag
Talented? Smfh…he’s awful dude
@@bradysparks3084 most of it is on other social media. Fb,Ig.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free as long as you don’t ever express your opinion or have any Common Sense! Great video and keep doing what you do brother!
Boog never has any logic behind his arguments, so he does the only thing unintelligent people do, call others racist and homophobic when we’re just talking about toys lol. That’s the best way to signal that you really have no arguement. Dude is in denial. He really doesn’t realize that he’s been pimped out for free marketing by a massive corporate entity.
For a toy community full of adults there’s still a lot of people who act like children. Without criticism nothing would ever get better. Things would stay the same and are things really so good they need to stay the same? I would say no. I like PP but I think it’s absolutely mind blowing it’s $10 cheaper than the original. I bought 3 of the original and I’m super annoyed I ended up paying $30 more for those 3 than I would if I got three of the PP
I may not always agree with you on some of your topics and or takes, however, this one I do 100%. I have been there.
You, along with every other REAL and TRUE Collector are PASSIONATE about a particular line. You have every right to voice your opinion, seeing as how you are the CONSUMER they are trying to sell to.
I have, on many occasions, voiced my displeasure, not at, the item up for Crowd Funding, but the PRICE GOUGING, and or the Choices for Tiers, only to be told I am many of the things you have been accused of. I simply laugh at that and shrug it off. They don't know me, if they did, they would be ashamed, embarrassed and offer their sincerest heart felt apologies for their REAL TOXICITY and Bad Conduct.
Thanks for the chat
I wouldn’t mind seeing a live debate between 3POA and ACBA and the proceeds go to wounded warriors or other charity
The ACBA strictness has always been nonsense. I’ve been on to Boog for years. He said some dumb shit about a year ago and I tried to reason with him, he listened and said he’d read a book I suggested. Hell I found a free version of it and a year later he was still spouting the same tired nonsense. I will say he’s an individual. I know better than to claim he’s an example of some sort of wide “problem” with society. He’s just some guy. Like any of us. Tony, you haven’t always said things I care for but I’m subbed because I enjoy your content most of the time. We don’t have to agree on everything and that’s okay. Just like my friends. We don’t agree on everything but our friendship isn’t reliant on us agreeing on everything. Cheers, mate.
Wait Shitamusprime claims to be responsible for a new articulation point? Did that high school dropout suddenly get an engineering degree?
I didn't know he was an expert lmao
He is a legend in his own mind…
@@Stucknthe80z And a scamming shill in everyone else's.
Honestly, never take advice from someone who names themselves after a bodily function.
@@hawktalon7890 He named himself that to express how he really feels about the hobby.
I am new to the Gi Joe 6-inch community. Love the figures for the most part. Just got Low Light, Tunnel Rat, and Desert Commando Snake Eyes.
I totally agree with everything you have said on these validation videos on what you are actually saying Tony! I just don’t get these collectors that can differentiate between the two. They clearly have no understanding for ones reasons and understanding. Thanks for always putting out truthful, non biased opinions in your videos. Some people just can’t realize when facts and recognition are right in front of their face.
At first I wasn't a fan of this channel. But I've been watching your videos lately and I can say you're starting to be one of my go to channels for toys. Keep up the good work!
You’ve earned my sub & I was your 2000th like, sorry you had to go through that brother.
you talk sense m8 so please keep it up as it's much needed and appreciated
As a first-time viewer, this rant was spot on. I sub'd.
Great video Tony. I have been hearing rumblings of the controversy you just shed light on and thank you. I knew something was going on but no clue what and the behavior of others was baffling to me. They’re being a bit too passive aggressive and not sharing what their issue is which speaks volumes.
On toys, I made a joke about those arms and got blasted my a character claiming to be a freelance sculptor for Hasbro who claimed it was always intended to be a “compresson shirt” but never tried to explain why No seems nor why he’s also wearing compression gloves apparently. I’m thinking he was lying but he ended up blocking me after I pointed the obvious out, I think he left the 3POA FB group too.
Giant man, there’s no reason the previous Harlan’s were over priced like that and I’m sure this one is too. Just because it’s less overpriced doesn’t mean it isn’t overpriced but some are so used to these inflated prices they just accept a lower inflated one.
If they wanted the compression shirt idea to fly, all they needed was a bit of extra sculpt/paint on the hands if they didn't want to swap the arms out entirely like Tony's suggestion. In either case, sheer laziness/lack of care.
@@packrat2k7 I agree, it was a funny exchange and one I have kept the screenshot of LOL
@@robertsinfiniterealms1308 gotta make sure you keep those receipts… 👍🏾🖖🏾
Mattel started a crowd fund of the Candy Striper Gasser - They've had to reduce the tiers, re-do the tiers and it still not even half funded.
You’re one of the Best out there. So what that you share your dissatisfaction. I have so many figures that I have an issue with, in some form, not every figure is great. If I had a RUclips toy collecting channel I would do the same thing. Like you said, your trying to get the toy companies to hear you and improve. Keep up the good work…. PS when I got my Trouble bubble, my right side peg to hold the missile on was missing. I checked everywhere in packaging, and shipping box. 🤬 No luck. So Hasbro has some issues that need addressing.
Great video. I like the points that you presented. 👏👏👏
That translucent size-changing effect sounds like it would be awesome - I never even considered that!
I pretty much agree 100%. I'm just your average rank-and-file collector. I don't get free samples, tons of content revenue or access to the brand managers. We do need more people on RUclips that speak for the "rest of us." Ultimately all opinions should matter. I just like buying the toys but I understand when it's a career for some people that they will want to hold on to that easy money by any means necessary. I guess it pays pretty good to agree all the time with Hasbro.
Your complaint about the Dragonfly being larger yet cheaper than the HISS holds no water since the HISS is a FAR, FAR more complex vehicle with a whole lot more going on and includes much more with it.
I do very much agree with you when you say the Cobra Flight Pod should have come with a stand. Huge omission.
Man that trouble bubble was the least expensive vehicle back in the day! It was like $5 back in the day
Not backing Giantman, passing on Python Trouble Bubble, but on the flip side.... love the '66 Batman shirt! That would be a definite purchase! Keep callin' it like ya see it brother!
Man, Boog should think twice before opening his mouth again. All the negativity going his way is his own doing.
TalkerArt also did a vid like Tony's calling him (Boog) out, albeit in a much harsher way.
And it's all thanks to Hasbro's stupid machinations of nickel and diming the consumers.
Personally, I'm glad we have people like Tony and the guys from the 3POA (White Potato, Bobby V. and guest Articulated Ninja) who ain't afraid to speak the truth within the community.
🙏🏼 thank you, Billy.
Love the video brother!
Awesome video and spot on, Tony!!
Another excellent video from Tony, who can voice his own opinion, all day long, not only because he can, but also because it actually interests fellow toy collectors.
But with regards to all of the action figures / vehicles featured in this video, my opinion is... " I'm Just SO Bored By It All. "
🔥🔥🔥 funny ass points but all still valid
"You don't like hasbro and you don't like haslab, you should be X supporter" sounds pretty much like you hear for a 10 yr old.
Some reviewer’s opinion’s worth nothing, because they’re always overly positive and overlook every issue the figure might have. Tony, your reviews are honest and genuinely interesting to watch, your other videos are like a comfy campy TV show which I enjoy watching every time, even though I might be not into military figures, or some other things you collect - the way you present your videos is just so enjoyable to watch. Love your work, thank you.
I’m with you all the way. We spend enough money on these things. We deserve to be a little critical from time to time. Anyone who thinks more paint apps on the same vehicle within months of each other is cheaper?! How the hell
Hasbro knows we all want the new 6" Joes. We have been waiting years for this stuff. It looks so cool. They know what they are doing with over prices.
Great points as usual Tony. Every fandom is like this now. They all want positivity and when someone isn't like minded they are labeled a hater.
Haslabs are scams. No matter how good they are.
I would rather buy Action Force instead of Classified because I want new characters.
I wonder if there is any room left for people who don’t want to feel as though they must take “sides” when it comes to collecting action figures. But then I see the views the different “sides” get when they make videos about their feuds, apparently it makes for good content.
boog who? that dude thinks he invented toy photography? Is he's out of his mind? Im 47 and I still have a couple of pictures of my toys using a 110 film camera with the removable flash cube that was given to me by my dad in the learly 80's specially of my lost Rage Cage Hulk by Funstuff. A hobby passed down to me by my dad since he loved to take pictures with his Olympus Camera of his coins, stamps and book colections.
As for the Giantman HasLab, I came to the conclussion that Marvel Legend fans really love to se the projects fail, they felt empowerd with the failure of the Engine of Vengance project and now it seems Giantmal will also fail. I backed the Gman project but I also agreed that figures like that can be broken down and became part of a huge BAF wave.
I can't find any trouble bubbles here US, PA.
Toy drama!? Your suggestions for Giant man were awesome ideas
The bubble price is BS. I’d like my $10 back
/….and I still haven’t received my bubble either. I was charged on the 12th.
My guess is they upscales existing 3D sculpting for giant man, and likely saved on the sculptor fee because of the lack of details compared to the others… but no way that translates to $300 of savings per unit!
I go on vacation for a single week. I come back and see that the action figure has completely imploded on itself?? Why am I not suprised?
Backed Giant Man. Price was about the same as the Walmart Exclusive one you had to buy 10 figures for back in the mid 2000s. But I'm not a fan of the Trubble Bubble repaint. Felt like that was a middle finger to collectors. Paid $68 with Shipping for the original and I was pissed when I saw the Python Patrol version $10 cheaper. Unethical stuff like this is why I'm walking away from collecting GIJOE When the Dreadnoks Buzzer, Ripper and Torch are released. Love Classified but I'm not a fan of all the repaints and the shady business practices Hasbro has been participating in lately like releasing pre-order figures early.
You’re a badass with no F’s given lol. I don’t know if I’m alone here, but I am loving the drama of the people vs. Boog lol. When nobody likes you, it’s time to do a bit of self reflecting, I think… I know I 😂can’t watch a lot of him consecutively because I always get annoyed lol
Keep speaking out. You speak the truth which are backed up by experienced opinions of an avid collector. You are not a fan-insulting corporate hack. Keep up the good work my friend. Mabuhay kayo!
You just gained a new subscriber good content bro
Love your videos Tony never change.
I find the Haslab funding a scam. You can't tell me a billion dollar company needs my help for tooling! As for the trouble bubbles they look cool, but I think Hasbro making it an exclusive limited their customer base.
It's always refreshing when people's true colors are revealed! Trumpian...?? LOL we call that Trump Derangement Syndrome here (TDS). You go Analog Toys! Should have subbed sooner I been watching your videos.
TDS may be a thing, but the other side now won't shut the fuck up about the new guy. It's the same shit with the roles flipped. They even make hats and bumper stickers and shirts about how much they can't stop thinking about the current president. It's really no different because the same reasons are informing each side in their own contexts.
@@spittor47 It's a little different when one side casts the first stones / goes on the offensive smear campaign first on shaky ground. While the other side is just reacting back at it. I know what you mean though. I wonder if in years time they'll blame Biden too for everything wrong in life or inventing racism 😂
In general, I don't think arguing / discussing the ethics of corporate crowdfunding puts someone automatically on the side of the corporation. Ethical dilemmas arise in our lives all the time. It's part of navigating through life.
You must have really riled Boog, he went racist in his comments on someone.
The narcissist Booger voice can be the only voice. No room for Tony or anyone else’s. Booger started toy collecting. He started toy photography. He created life on earth. “We should all stay in our lanes”
Hahahahaha
You better be careful 😅😅😅😅😅
Boog is overrated, his brand has been bringing toxicity in the photography toy community since the early IG days of toy photography
I like musquitos more then this dude. Block this foob!
@@VicVeinone of my friends was bullied in his discord server thankfully he left that place.
It's such a weird feeling wanting something but not being excited for it due to the lack of all round effort
There’s a reason why I choose to follow channels like Analog, 3POA and Articulated Ninja. They speak and relate to actual collectors that deal with the real struggles of collecting. Why be blind and buy something that is gonna piss me off in hand? These guys have made me smarter with jumping into purchases. I’m very picky when it comes to buying what I like. Hell I’ve even learned not to buy things I like because of value just not being there. As much as I’ve liked some of the Haslabs, I haven’t backed one yet. I’m not a supporter of Hasbro using crowdfunding as way to eliminate risk on their end to push products. Also feel like they rip people off that way. You pay all that money up front blindly. I can never trust Hasbro with my money and expect to get my product with no issues. Their product have been very discouraging and unreliable when it comes to QC. Cobra Eels pissed me off. They came with harpoon guns that won’t even straighten. I bought a few legends and they keep coming with gummy knees. So my awareness of Hasbro credibility is through the roof. So I don’t consider that being toxic. If you guys call a spade a spade that not toxic. But if you defend Hasbro and their shady practices, that’s being toxic. Shame on those other channels for making false narrative to support why being critical is toxic. At the end they’re not thinking of the community, only themselves. Their desperation and thirst of wanting that specific figure would have them say and do anything to get what they want.
I enjoy your videos particularly your direct no nonsense style. Keep em coming. Be well.
1:28 Well, I personally backed Victory Deathsaurus for all 2 (3) tiers unlocked. It is most certainly not worth the asking price in its base state, but because you can simply back out of a project, no harm, no fowl. If we had to put down payments on these "projects," then it would be a kick in the nethers.
Gotta love how the dude who attacks you can't counter-argue at all and only proceeds to make ad hominem fallacies. Great video as always, good sir. Keep the good word.
If you see a grown man using words like toxicity, problematic, or actually. Stay away... lol
Did the Flight Pod really sell out?
Then Hasbro's price reduction is really, REALLY odd.
Maybe the Flight Pod didn't really sell out.
Maybe Hasbro just claimed it sold out in order to drum up more interest in it.
Maybe Hasbro has a secret sales team that released new items at way higher prices pretending to be independent scalpers, but are in actuallity Hasbro employees doing their jobs which is doing what the managers and bosses tell them to do.
I love it when other folks don't know the meanings of words... Keep on keeping on, Tony!
Hasbro kinda scaled me out of collecting. As a 4 inch guy, Hasbro docent want my money anymore, I love go Joe, but that's not enough motivation to be passionate about collecting if Hasbro not passionate about creating. Toys are not necessary, so I don't have to buy them if they're not good enough. However some people's whole lives are tied up in they're toy collections, they're like sport fanatics, even when there team is f ing up, they still cheer. We all need to learn to walk away sometimes.
Love the videos
I label you as one of the best toy channels on RUclips EVER!!! 🏆😁 #WeLOVEanalogTOYS #WeLOVEtony
I totally agree with you on ghost riders car. Were they asking like $200-$300 for it? It doesn’t make sense since you can just buy an RC car for like 20 bucks and customize it.
Here is my thing about ACBA Boog , I just tried to watch his content and the quality is servrely lacking. Plus those tests they run to pull views is in fact clot chasing at its worst. Also if you check out their live streams and interviews they are charmisa vaccums at most. One thing, I always appreciate here at Analog Toys is the insightful and honest reviews. I have learned a ton about Action Force from Tony. Here is a huge thank you and keep up the great work.
In this economy, we (collectors) need honest opinions about the toys we love to collect before plunking down our money for them. I will check out either your reviews or AnthonysCustoms because there is no butt kissing BS to Hasbro or anyone else. Your reviews and opinions are not "toxic" by any stretch of the imagination. Keep up the good work and keep on collecting!
I had no idea the toy community was so split lol. As a casual hobbyist and collector I only buy what I absolutely want and have wanted for years and if it's on discount 9/10 times. But even I can see that Hasbro has a well known reputation for repaints, reusing and kitbashing molds and body kits, reselling decades old accessories and effects, and upping the price based on the fact of having certain licenses in strangle holds.
I am so glad you made this video Tony. Thanks. Hypocrite. Perfect. When talking about the toxicity of our community one only has to look at the biggest hypocrite - Booger. When the EoV magnified the "toxicity" of our community, it was Booger who came to the defense of the company with little regard for the community. I suppose he wouldn't like to use his influence to explain to some of his Boogerettes that if the 2 tiers unlock it would mean an additional $800K for Hasbro - or in other words a face plate and an extra head for more than a 1/3 of the price for Giant-Man.
I totally agree… he’s a perfect example of fake. He’s a hypocrite. God forbid you start being critical about Haslabs. At the end, he doesn’t care about anyone but himself but portrays himself for the community. The second a Haslab goes for the worse he’ll go against anyone and label toxic because he’s that desperate and thirsty to get that figure or project.
I’ve been waiting for the Giant Man since Hasbro started taking over the license from Toybiz…I hope it gets enough backers
This is my educated guess as to why the first Trubble Bubble was 10 Bucks more expensive than the second one:
The big wigs from the company simply do not have the guts to take risks, mainly in order to not anger their shareholders in cases when some ventures happen to go wrong.
So, since the first Trubble Bubble came out as FIRST, all the new tooling for it Hasbro must've invested in creating had not yet been paid off back then and since they are scared of flops owing to the abovementioned "demons" and, in addition, cannot read the market/fans properly, they decided to initially hike up the price so as to earn as much as possible in a case the given product does not sell that well.
Well, as we all now know, the Trubble Bubble has been a smash hit and the cost of the new tooling got beyond covered, so Haslow could subsequently afford to put on the market second one but this time for its "real" retail price, because there was no new tooling involved.
They are simply afraid of losing money, a.k.a. (to be more precise) of not making ENOUGH of them to sufficiently PLEASE their "overseers".
It's all about greed in the end. But exactly WHOSE greed it is is the right question to ask.
I wish I would’ve got the Galactus and Sentinel. They’re going for $500-$600 on eBay. I saw the Galactus for $750 in vintage toy store
Hasbro's strategy is a marketing fever dream; they like X, flood the market. It used take say 200 to 1500 to collect an entire toy line, now between special editions, rare sets, limited runs, and crowd funding, a collection is going to run $5000 plus. For myself collecting is fun if there's a mold I like, a set that reminds me of an updated slice of my childhood I can share with my kids, then I buy it.
Looking through that lens, I spend less now. Hasbro has turned the fire hose and said, if they like some toys, they will love all of them. Akin to understanding if some water is good then drinking from a firehouse is great.
As some channels have pointed out, when Star Wars and Avengers are hitting bargain basement places in record numbers and still not selling, well the good times do come to an end.
Great video btw, not a huge viewer of this specific channel, I respect well thought out and articulated arguments. Cheers!
Great video Tony. While I don’t always agree with your opinions. I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. I ordered the PP trouble bubble and the original version as well. And it shows how overpriced the original offer was at 55. Hasbro even stated in a livestream their pricing strategy for figure and vehicle as 44.99. And then they put those bubbles on pulse for 55. Just another cash grab. Which sucks because I’m really enjoying the line. Keep up the good work!
Never heard of ACBA. Stumbled across this video cause the title intrigued me. Not sure politics has to do with toys and why so many in the toy community rag on other people for having an opinion. The points made in this video are valid and the arguement is well warranted. So subscribed.
In a perfect world, that televiper figure could have had swappable arms that had different skin tones so it can still have that rolled up sleeves look without it looking odd.
That might have been ideal, but then we're running up the bill even more. As is each TB purchase is going to have two extra, unused heads. Add arms and now there'd be 6 pieces of unused plastic going in the drawer.
For the price Hasbro charged for the Flight Pod and Tele-Viper how DARE they release a product riddled with quality control issues.
Hasbro should be ashamed of themselves.
Hasbro have been able to lower the price because they increased the amount of backers needed. I believe the Sentinel needed 6000 whereas Giant Man needs 10000. Which works out to be a similar amount of money that Hasbro will get. I have no idea what was needed for Galactus
I would like to know if fishing line would work with the trouble bubble
Unlock tiers included in the original price is the same as paid DLC being on a game disk
One comment you made that very few reviewers talk about is price. It is bad enough that Hasbro Pulse and HasLab exist, but even their basic figures are about $50 Canadian. It is great for those "Has Bros" who have their own RUclips money/Hasbro bribes.... I mean gifts, and those who are doing great financially but a lot of fans (like myself) can not afford to collect these figures. It is dividing the community into the haves and have-nots, and that does not make a healthy community. There are some RUclips channels like yours and @RetroBlasting that have challenged the price gouging but a lot of channels remind me of primary school when the rich kid would bring their toys to class to make sure everyone knew they had them all. I don't want to end my comment on a negative note so I will add that I love your videos (and opinions) and look forward to new ones.
There are definitely a lot of financially well off individuals that just can't wait to show you how well off they are on RUclips. Its a trait I find to be repulsive.
Great video and share. Thank you for calling out those who deserve it. We have dirty neighbors next door, every now and then bugs come from their place into ours. Atleast with ours we can use glue traps. Some bugs are just very annoying 🪳
well said and I'm surprised you haven't done a breakdown about The Ghost yet (or if you have please link cause i still haven't come across it) but I'd like to hear your thoughts on that one cause it seemed most of us in this community were on the same page and was not going to support it...but it went above and beyond what many projected and I for one was shocked. I will give Hasbro & Disney credit tho as it is WAS pretty perfect timing...but still not including a Chopper figure along with Hera in the initial offering was already a bust for me and then NOT to include a Sabine figure as yet another tier wtf?
Did u do the lights for the Halloween? It's beautiful