Went to Toy Federation IN A HURRICANE!
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Went to Toy Federation IN A HURRICANE!
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Toy Federation Vintage Toy Store
Toy Federation, located in Greer, South Carolina, is a haven for toy collectors and enthusiasts. Specializing in rare and vintage action figures, this store offers a wide variety of collectible toys from beloved franchises such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Its shelves are packed with classic figures, playsets, and vehicles, many still in their original packaging, making it a treasure trove for collectors seeking to relive childhood memories or complete their collections. The staff at Toy Federation are knowledgeable and passionate, always ready to help customers track down hard-to-find items or offer insights into the history and value of specific pieces. The store also frequently hosts events, such as toy trading meets, where collectors can connect with others in the community. With its nostalgic atmosphere and impressive selection of toys from the past, Toy Federation is not just a store-it's a nostalgic experience for anyone who grew up with these iconic toys.
What Is a Vintage Toy Store?
A vintage toy store specializes in selling toys from past decades, focusing on items that are no longer in production. These toys often have a collectible value, and many are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors. Vintage toys can range from action figures, dolls, and playsets to board games, die-cast vehicles, and video game consoles. These stores typically feature toys from iconic lines like Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Barbie, Transformers, and He-Man, often dating back to the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
The appeal of a vintage toy store lies in its ability to evoke nostalgia. For many, these toys represent a cherished part of their childhood, and finding a particular item can bring back fond memories. The stores often sell toys in various conditions, from well-loved, out-of-package items to mint-condition figures still in their original boxes, catering to both casual fans and serious collectors. In addition to toys, vintage toy stores may also stock memorabilia like posters, lunchboxes, and promotional items tied to popular media franchises.
For collectors, vintage toy stores are a valuable resource for finding rare or discontinued items. Many of these stores also buy toys from private collections, providing a constant turnover of unique, hard-to-find products. Whether you're a long-time collector or someone seeking a piece of their childhood, a vintage toy store offers a unique and nostalgic shopping experience.
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Do you watch Toy Federation?
Yes. It's my version of "Pawn Stars." 😊
Finaly order the Cover ops Condor, dangit incould not get the action point discount, i am gona make a custom out of him
That's what Matt was going for when he pitched it to Ryan!
Besides watching your channel Bobby, I do watch toy federation RUclips channel for his videos. It's cool you visited the Toy Federation store.
Toy federation youtube channel is my saturday morning cartoon fix!
the collab you didnt think would happen
Hahaha. Just wait til next week!
Two Toy Federation videos on Saturday, Oct 12 2024? I approve.
This was truly a treat watching two of my favorite RUclips channels interact lol very cool
When two channels I watch suddenly overlap... Awesome.
I stopped collecting action figures back in 1999, but I do look forward to watching new episodes of Toy Federation weekly, feels like watching classic football highlight reels lol
Cup coffee and pre roll watching this on my day off is a vibe 😎 keep up awesome content guys 💯
Hahaha 😂
Totally awesome
Glad to see someone else trying to get the word out on Midnight Nation. Would be a perfect 1 season HBO show.
Yeah, if you want to see it ruined…
The marvel 3.75 figures are still my personal favorite figures and I enjoy posing them from time to time and they are just nice to look at and the accessories were awesome ,really wish DC did the same back then would of been a hit for us 3.75 colectors
I like Bob's insight into some of the story stuff. Especially stuff I couldn't care less about.😂❤
Better than most comic book team ups these days! Didn’t know Michael French was into the Shadow. Learn something new everyday
Watch toy fed every Saturday! This felt like an extention of an episode that I didnt want to end!
Midnight Nation was a good series. I think I fell off when there was a random break. That early 2000's image era had some good books coming out. I think that's where current image really got going with good creator driven books. Wildstorm was still there too so Jim Lee's Stormwatch universe was at its best. Sleeper from Brubaker and Phillips is still a damn good super hero spy series from out of that imprint.
Rising stars and midnight nation. So cool to know other people remember those series.
Glad you caught that! Worried no one would know!
@@Valaverse yep. When I sold off a bulk of my comics (mostly post ‘95 stuff) I made sure to keep both those series. Really felt those were underrated.
Only recently became aware of the Willow line. Saw the movie in theatres multiple times, but living in a small town limited our toy exposure and choices otherwise I'd have probably gone all in.
This last hurricane sucked but we got through it. Bobby! That Pandora shirt is dope- let’s get those for sale! Please/TY
Weird seeing a toy store that isn't 89% funko pops.
"Your in my way homie"💪
Bobby, a friend of mine is a massive Boon Dock Saints fan, if you ever do Valaverse figures of those characters, I'd definitely make him aware of them!
Fantastic
Bobby is a legit toy lover and amazing artist! Just subbed! Toy Federation is Mecca.
Watching you collect imso happy for the logic I have towards how I collect, I only collect the best 1:12 version of whatever character I want!!! I make exceptions for McFarlane, but I want modern, if his is shitty I'll buy mafex or mezco. Diamond select has awesome big figures. But I'll be honest other then big select figures might just grab the whole FF!!!!🤷🤷
I wonder if Michael got his record? Great video! I don’t even collect Valaverse, but I LOVE what Bobby is doing. Would love to visit toy federation someday. He’s living my dream
I mainly collect Transformers and Lego, but finally picked up some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this year, and a couple of He-Man and Skeletor figures.
Such a sweet toy store. I had no clue Valaverse was in Rhode Island where I live that’s pretty sweet to know. Valaverse is my favorite military figures great sculpts articulation accessories and detail the weapons are extremely good an they don’t come bent outta the box like some lol
I was about to say no Coleco Starcom up until I saw that incomplete Starmax Bomber! Great visit video!
I know its a tough one to start but dive into 1/6th. I did a year and a half ago and never looked back. Been selling my 3.75 to fund it and its the most fun i have had collecting in years
Great video. I’ll do the 14 hour drive to Toy Federation next spring
I've always wondered what the deal was with that scorpion, thank you for explaining lol
Seeing all those Star Wars Power of the Force 2 figures makes me jealous.
Very nice Bobby and crew what a place......
It's a cool store, about 15 minutes form my house. They've come a long way since their old store that was across the street
Good sound !!! Hi, what kind of microphone did you use on this video. by the way, good video, i love Toy Federation Store, it's inventory is amazing.
Fun video, Burglecut approves 😂
I know that's not how you designed the Scorpion figure Bobby , but i have that figure, i love it and prefer no cowl mouth because that's how he was originally drawn on his first appearance in issue amazing spiderman 20.
I think it is perfectly reasonable for new Marvel Legends collectors to expect to be able to find Venom (or Deadpool, Wolverine, Spider-Man). Seems like Hasbro is dropping the ball not making sure that Marvel's most popular characters are always available to be an entry point for potential collectors.
I love that Pandora shirt
I had a bunch of the Definetley Dinosaurs when I was a kid.
Awesome!!
Thanks!
Definitely on my bucket list to go there.
Damn you Bobby! I just realized this store is along the way for the 3 hour drive to my mothers. Next trip is gonna be painful. But sooo good.
Saw that Tim Kennedy/Duster is helping out with hurricane relief with his "Save Our Allies" crew 👍
Wow! Bobby you bought alot stuff during this video. Weapons x Wolverine figure is so cool to own
You should setup a signing day at Toy Federation with you Action Force that would be fun
I’m not surprised that Marvel Legends out sells McFarlane DC Multiverse three-to-one according to Toy Federation. The line has been around much longer and more people collect the scale. I would say that since McFarlane is offering more Platinum figure variants that it is increasing the price of their figures on the secondary market.
The Death Blow art is fkn so good!
Yeah boi ❤
The Bat-missel, I haven't thought about that in a while. It's currently in my parents' attic.
Yeah that sign needs a manly refresh 😂 store is pretty sick. Check out The Toy Department in Cincinnati Ohio it’s huge.
Oh yes. 1/6th is very dangerous. Especially when artisan and collector’s editions start working their way in to your subconscious.
Great video
Nice
Awesome to see Bobby is a Power Rangers fan. Just received my pink steel brigade figure on Friday, got me thinking, I'd love a few more in certain main colors... A powerful team of brigade.. rangers? If you will? Also I emailed the team months ago about a missing shovel/e-tool. Would like an update. Will contact soon otherwise.
I have some McFarlane DC figures. Like the lobo with space hog and the teen titans animated cyborg because that’s my favorite cyborg. Those are my favorite McFarlane figures and I think they’re some of the best looking DC figures in my collection. That being said, the rest of my DC collection is DCUC, mafex, 1 Harley icons because she scales well, 1 modded dc essentials to fit the 6.5 inch scale, and of course mafex Superman and Batman. There’s not a single definitive modern 6 - 6.5 inch DC line but there are plenty of options across all these lines and companies that enable you to easily build an in scale 6.5 inch collection. Just have to be creative.
I need to take a trip there
Mattel hasbro McFarlane etc should listen to you and toy federation’s inputs because you guys are on the forefront (on the ground) of toy collecting.
17:49 No, still please make The Boondock Saints figures 🙏🏻😭
This is awesome!
Yea?!
I thought everything that Ryan puts on the shelves has to be complete, surprised the witch didn't come with her broom?
Hey Bobby if you could get the Buffy line and Power Rangers that would be great! Sincerely a desperate fan!! lol
Concerning the secondary market, I'm not paying HasLab prices for a VAMP. Hasbro needs to make more VAMPs since they screwed the pooch on distribution to begin with. At this point, they're just enriching the scalpers. I'm also going to buy a Vanguard as soon as the remodeling in the living room and kitchen is done...😅
When are the Pandora shirts gonna hit the site, Bobby? Looks great!
Should we?
@@Valaverse Absolutely! Character shirts are great! Pandora and Warpath Eclipse are two of my favorites.
Did… did Bobby really say that he like Melissa Benoight as supergirl???? While standing next to the smallville figures which had the best supergirl actress of all time??? 🤯
When can we get that Pandora t-shirt?
Bobby was in my back yard and I didn't know!
I am sure I seen this dude drunk as F at a Joefest meet and greet 2 years ago lol
Cool shirt!
Thanks! SHould we sell them?
@@Valaverse for sure!
@@06theflashthey do! Go to Valaverse dot com
Hell ya, BTW loved your picture with the girl that cosplaying pandora, hope you hooked her up with a signed figure
We hired her so she’s good! Haha
McFarlane figures lost me due to scale like you mentioned. I like to have team ups in some of my displays so I kept my DCU Classics. They aren’t perfect but I can basically team them up with some marvel characters.
Having just gotten into toy collecting in general, I got to meet these toy federation gents at Joefest. I thought their booth was big? I am now wiser.
What do you mean?
@@Valaverse I just meant that store looked endless in this video , with the multiple back rooms and shelving all filled.
When I saw all the vendors at Joe fest, I ignorantly assumed their home stores were all smaller in size and stock somehow.
I gotta learn more and get to more toy stores.
@@ryantorney5581 Ryan managed to buy the whole strip mall, and convert all the smaller shops into toy storage. That's why the backrooms seem to be endless.
Damn they’re reissuing Rogue and Wolverine? Rip
Was nice nonchalantly buying figures cause i like them and then wind up being worth decent money.
That Super Powers Batman is not a chase figure. The chase figs are all gold.
If i ever go there i need someone from my bank to come and keep me in check.
23:15
A hot topic is at the end of the video lol. But he is right. Even Statue companies with a ES is doing it.
Where's the hurricane? If there was one why would it be open during a hurricane?
Love the behind the scenes knowledge. Currently loving all the weekly content including the Mech series
Talking about Trigger. Can you supply some to BBTS? 😅
i wish 😟😟😟😟😟
SUCH a great video! Bobby rocks; Toy Federation rocks; toy docs rock - cabt really ask for much more :)
The evil monsters from Willow are all inspired by the film critics that ripped George Lucas in his career. The monster is the Ebersisk which is Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert from At the Movies film critics. The General Kael is Pauline Kael famous movie critic that panned Star Wars. Another Easter egg is Willow off Good is Will of God…
Lets go!!
To Toy Fed!?
Breathless Mahoney... when Madonna ruled the planet 💋
That's a lot of inventory.
That's an understatement!
Every video, and every Saturday morning!
Leave it to booby to throw in just how much of a victim he is when he worked at Hasbro. Dude you’re not special whatsoever. You cater to grown men that play with dolls. What exactly have you done in life 😂😂😂😂.
Thankful to learn you don’t consider yourself a Transformers fan
I avoided that scorpion for several years and waited for a correct repaint with the animated face one. So much better. I would never buy that bullshit painted face one. They ruined it.
I heard u mention toy vault, they are worst retro toy store ever. Im from CT and there the only store in my area. They lowball you on anything you try to sell and then turn around and sell them on there ebay store for super inflated prices. All there retro stuff they sell at there stores is never complete , they take all the good stuff for ebay . Its a horrible toy store
So… what did you buy for me?
Monster High
@@Valaverse oh hell yeah! Thanks
Ugh...Gary Frank. I was more than dismayed when he took over art for Gen 13. Not a fan.
YOU TALK TO MUCH. MORE VIEWS ON FIGURE ITSELF N LESS OF UR HISTORY NARRATIVE
Yes i watch Toy Federation, but more importantly stop mentioning POTF2 until i finish getting my loose collection haha you're going to drive the market up. I loved your DC super powers display a while back and decided i wanted to do a similar display of the POTF2 line since that was my childhood line.
THIS SHOW IS CRAZY!!!! I ❤ TOY FED!!!! THERE STORE IS CRAZY!!!! I HAVE A 1,OOO, OOO!!!!! THING'S 2 ASK THEM, WHY HOW & WHAT NOT!!!!!! GREAT SHOW!!! DID A GREAT JOB, SHOWING THIS WHOLE SHOW, & INTERESTING!!!!! SOOOOO GREATLY DONE!!!! THANK YOU, VERY MUCH!!!!!!! ❤😂🎉🤙😄🦹♂️🫶😉🎵🦸♀️🤩🥳🥳😁❤️👍💯🦸👌🙊🙈🙉🎶☄️⚡️🔥🙏🦹♀️✌️✌️😂🤣