Ive been watching you since i was a little kid around 10 years old and now im 23 and just moved into my first house alone man. Its crazy how through my life ive always tuned into a video here and there just to check up on you and see how you were. I was very happy to see you go from building your collection to building a family. While im sad to see a chapter end, im excited for a new one to begin for you. Wish you and your family nothing but the best Sean!
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9“for ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” Romans 10:13
Bro, it was Sean Long, Optibotimus and Shartimus Prime. The top 3 youtubers that I've always followed. I always watched and rewatched all your Transformers videos back in 2010. Thank you Sean. Good luck for everything brotha
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9“for ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” Romans 10:13
Sean, I respect your decision. Family comes first no matter what. Love your channel, and will always stay by. I don’t have children, but i know for a fact that if I did, I would give anything for their happiness
Man, your voice was literally my childhood man. I’ve watched your channel ever since I’m 12 y/o and now I’m 25. I hope you’re doing okay and well. Supporting you all the way from Malaysia
I remember 12 years ago when I started watching you when I was 10 years old. You are a big reason I got hooked on keeping my old action figures and collecting new ones.
Waaaaay back, long before I started reviewing, it was you, Shart, Anthony James, Review Spot, and Pixel Dan that I used to watch. Heck I even remember BKBN.
Sean, I've been a fan of you since 2009. You inspired me to collect toys and it's okay to be a nerd. All of that being said, I want you to do whatever helps you and your family. Your life and happiness comes first above all else and I want nothing but success for you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and being an amazing person.
Do whatever makes you happy, Sean. I’ve been following since the beginning and I appreciate all you have done over the years. You were one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start my channel 10 years ago. I will continue supporting you whether you make toy reviews or not. Just enjoy your life and your family. In the end, they are the people who matter the most. God bless you, bro!
Sean, I used to watch your videos when I was middle school. Although I stopped watching your videos when I was in high school and so on, never forgot about you. I got into collecting in 2017 or 2018. I'll get to the point but like you, I'm now at the point now where I'm rethinking my collecting. While I'm not married or have any children, it's no fun for me anymore or at least it feels different now. I have stuff that was sitting in boxes or storage for months and years and I'm pretty sure they won't ever be displayed again. Delays, lack of releases, loss/lost (however you put it) of interest, things getting expensive, space, and having other hobbies outside collecting are also my key reasons. I don't have the time to appreciate everything I have. Like I said, I have a hobby outside of collecting that I'm more dedicated to and I rather invest in that than collect toys. I started to get rid of stuff I know I don't need or want anymore. I will still collect but I'm cutting down on it big time. Sure I won't make my full money back but money comes and goes either way. I want a fresh start and be "reformatted".
Wow I just commented on one of shartimus videos saying how I’ve been watching for 12 years. I remember watching your hot toys Spider-Man 3 figure and smashed that subscribe button so fast. Thank you for everything Sean. God bless you
Not me, but there’s a reason why I will always collect toys. About three or four years ago my Father passed away from cancer. He was my rock. He was always there for me. He was my best friend. After he died, I had to move away from my home town to a far away city so I had to downsize my collection by a lot. I really want to try to collect what I used to have in hopes to bring back my collection some how some way. So I will always be a collector.
I didn’t really watch your stuff much but I watched the Tmnt classic collection and some marvel legend reviews a lot. I gotta respect your decision cause family is way more important than figures, especially with prices recently. Your a legend in the toy community.
Bro.....that’s deep. As a father and collector myself, this puts things in perspective. I haven’t seen your channel before but I believe everything happens for a reason. Maybe I need to think about some stuff and maybe sell or get rid of a few things 🤔
Sean has been one of the best toy reviewers I ever watched/followed. In his prime, I followed him on Facebook, and he would go out of his way to write a happy birthday message to me every year. Real solid dude. Made me feel happy and unashamed to be a toy collector in my adolescence. Thanks for all the memories brother, and excited to see what your future brings!
i've been watching you since i was 14 and you inspired me to collect toys now i collect retro video games VHS TAPES comic books and retro game magazines hang in there man
As a passionate collector I’m tired of videos saying “I’m tired of collecting toys and other collectibles”. Sure, if you’re tired fair enough. Just don’t be a hypocrite and say it’s nothing special when it’s so special for so many people. Just so fucking tired of many collectors doing this sort of shit. You don’t like it anymore? Great. But others love this hobby. Best luck to your music career.
With the rising costs of everything it really made me look around and I’m currently going down to a select few myself, it takes awhile lol. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
You were my first toy reviewer I’ve ever seen back in 2012. I was 20 I’m now 30 and have a collection of my own. But your reason for stopping is so good. You’re a good father. I’d give up my whole collection for one more day with my happiness I once had. We’ll miss you Sean. Have a happy life. Thank you so much brother. 🙏
Hey Sean! I’ve been watching you since the beginning. Way back when you reviewed the Spider-Man 3 and dark knight Hot Toys. You’ve inspired me and manny other toy collectors to just have fun collecting and even make content of our own. I respect your decision to put yourself and family first! You’re a great dude and thank you! Excited to see what you do In the future!
You were the first RUclipsr that I ever started following back in 2012 when I was in middle school. Your videos brought me a lot of happiness and made me love toy collecting even more. From your videos, I discovered so many awesome RUclipsrs and even started my own RUclips channel. I can finally comment more than 10 years later to say thank you. I wish you all the best!
Been watching you since I was about 10 Sean and I’m 24 now and seeing your channel and collection grow is amazing, but seeing you grow as a person and watch your family grow is even more beautiful and I know you have amazing things coming I respect your decision and seeing your family grow and be there for them is something I can relate to and respect, thank you Sean for all the great content and being you! God Bless ❤️
i’ll see you one “top ten of 22”… and i’ll raise ya’ a “personal top ten of ALL TIME”. just give some consideration as you begin to part with your collection. my heart breaks for the news… but i wait in anticipation for whatever comes next! much love. we’ll see you when we get there.
I love you, bro. You're the one i watched when i was a kid, and now I'm collecting hottoys, but i always see you always say "Quitting" but still keep going. i hope you continue
Good for you Sean whatever direction you go. I've seen you go through some down times & I'm so happy how things have turned out for you. Best of luck with everything sincerely.
I think a lot of collectors hit this place. Once the collection gets the the point you are collecting for the sake of collecting it loses its purpose. Enjoy the next steps. One thing I will say is chose 5-6 items and keep them to pass onto your kids (and store all their toys for when they are adults).
Much respect, man. Collecting can be fun but also stressful, especially for online content creators. Family comes first and I wish ya all the best, bro!
I'm going to be honest, I've been collecting less and less over the years. For one thing it's getting more expensive, especially over the past few years. Plus I live in a small house and I don't have much space. Congrats on the family.
I truly tip my hat off to you and respect your decision. It's a sorta bitter sweet thing but as long as we still get content from you, I'll still watch. I've been watching you ever since I was about 8 or 9 when I didn't have much to worry about. Now that I'm 22, life is much different from then. And I can honestly say that your personality was something that kept me around for all these years. Thank you, Sean
I hope you read this, Sean. Not only were you a huge part of my childhood, but you were also responsible for some core memories of my life as well. As I am also about to embark that adult chapter in my life, I will always cherish the times when I watched your videos over and over, of reviews of figures that I even had already. Sadly, all good things come to an end. I only hope you find, not only success, but happiness in your journey as well. The amount of joy and happiness you have given thousands of people through your videos, that is what I hope you find. Good luck. All love, Sean.
I legit feel like I've come full circle. I was 6 years old when I started watching you. My first video I saw was your Repolabels set of skids and mudflap. I was hooked. Now I'm starting my own channel and am already making some headway. You meant a lot to the collecting community. Especially transformers. Wishing you a happy farewell Sean!!! We will all miss you!!!
When I was a kid, I used to love watching your videos. I haven’t seen your channel in a while, so I decided to check it out, and this is what I found. While it’s sad you won’t be reviewing anytime soon, I am still glad you are happy and a father now. Go live your best life; you earned it.
Man I just realized it's been around 15 years since I've been watching your videos. I always got my few collectibles after watching your reviews. Although I'm sad this chapter ends I'm happy you found happiness and a beautiful family of your own! I hope life keeps getting better for you and thanks for all the videos you made for us!
I very much respect your decision, I knew this day would come given where you are in life and I’m happy for you. I remember watching your old Hot Toys reviews, Iron Man toy reviews, Captain America, Thor, Avengers reviews as far back as the late 2000s to early 2010s ever since I was just watching signed out without an account. You were one of the very first figure reviewers I watched alongside the likes of ShartimusPrime or Review Spot. I will still keep watching and looking back at your videos with fondness out of nostalgia, thank you for all the wonderful memories, Sean
Along with people in the comment section, you too have been a part of my childhood. I remember watching your first ROTF Optimus Prime. Prior to that, I stopped buying toys when I was in high school. After watching that, it ignited my passion in loving toys. The chase in saving up and getting the same collection was an experience that continues till this day. Thank you for your unique spin in your toy reviews. It was so natural like a close friend sharing their figures with you in person. Unlike the ones today that you can feel it is mainly for other reasons. We support you and your growing family. Seanxlong fan forever!
You made a really important point about figures, etc. being meant to be used rather than sitting on a shelf. I wish more people understood this because it's almost like a mindless addiction if you don't. Thanks for all the videos, you're a true OG!
Complete rubbish who is anybody to tell others how to collect its pompous and quite frankly idiotic collect how u wanna collect have your collection tion your way ! It's a mindless addiction even if you open them and play with them you dont need them to live !
Yes, for some poeple, the "high" comes from purchasing whatever's new or popular at the time instead of simply enjoying/admiring the figure itself and it can easily snowball into a serious addiction where the collector ends up getting burned out relatively quickly. I see this quite often unfortunately.
"meant to be used" ...honest question: How old are you guys? Not shaming, as I'm a grown man who collects toys, but at the age of 47 I'm not playing with them like when I was ten. And I'm not just buying whatever is new or popular at the time either. I buy what I like, which happens to be characters and figures I loved as a kid, or characters from beloved movies, etc... I don't need to pew pew smash them together rahhhh I'll get you POW... To appreciate and enjoy them. I've collected for decades now, and every day I experience piece and joy just by looking at my carefully and lovingly displayed collection. So maybe let people enjoy their figures how they want?
@@LastBastian I don't think he means banging toys together like a 5 year old when he says "meant to be used" 🤨, nor did I. Pretty sure most adult collectors enjoy their figures by just posing them every so often, doing some toy photography here and there and setting up dioramas. At least, that's what I find fun compared to buying figures and putting them on a shelf where it's just standing there shoulder to shoulder in a boring standing pose with too many other figures that it turns into a mess of clutter never to be touched again. Everyone can collect how they want, sure but there are ways to have fun with the hobby and ways to fall into a heavy addiction which is what I was reffering to. 33 by the way.
I appreciate the years you have spent making my childhood & even adulthood a happy one. Because of you i kept on collecting & chasing my dreams. I hope to continue seeing you around. Thank you.
Thanks for being here for us for all these years. I've also very much slowed down on toy collecting for the past 2 years down and only bought random things here and there. We'll always be here as you continue your journey on RUclips.
For me who loves collecting action figures from Marvel, DC, Star Wars and Horror for example for the fun of it even to this day in the present and future. I always review the figures for a few minutes such as me taking pictures of the packages and the action figures even though I do not post any videos about the action figures I got. So yeah. I am going to keep collecting and playing with action figures forever throughout my life.
Bro, you were one, if not THE, first toy tubers I ever followed on a regular basis. Best wishes for whatever direction you go and whatever adventures find you!!
I feel ya, man. So many things are also making collecting stuff hard. With prices and stupid exclusives and rarity and such, it's been really annoying sometimes. I hope you are happy going foward and wish you the best! You were one of the first reviewers I ever saw back in the day! Back in the early wild west days of youtube! I would check out your takes on all kinds of figures and stuff before I go and blindly buy stuff. I basically grew up collecting and watching you along with tons of other reviewers. You, Optibotimus, peaugh, emgo, Rimfyre (RIP), JT Mitchell, Dyanisis, biker trash wolf, shartimus, vangelous, robot adventures, and more were the pioneers or youtube toy reviewers! We've lost many along the way, but I will always cherish all of the reviewers for sharing their passion for what they love and each and every one of them sharing their personalities and experiences! I was basically a kid back then, after watching all of yall change through the years along with you, I've got to see all of you grow over time, and I'm in my mid 20s now! Time really flies, man. Love jobby and thew also! I'll miss your reviews and stuff, but I want what's best for you, and you have a family to grow and look after! I also love music and I'm so happy you're going to pursue that more! Music and playing an instrument is just such a magical thing! Its been a hell of a ride! I wish ya the best and I love ya, man! Always have and always will! ❤️😁🥲👍🏻 By the way, love the long hair, hat, jacket, and beard! It's pretty sick! 😅👌🏻
Sean, I've followed you since the beginning, since my very first hot toys figure of the terminator in 2009! I'd watched Shartimus prime and Optibotomus as well! Way back before you had long hair, Lol, and that guy from Australia! You were honest and funny. You were the best! I am a big fan and watched your videos religiously. Thank you for the time you spent making these videos and updating all of us collectors. Take care my friend.
Sean, you were the very first figure reviewer I ever watched so you’ll always hold a special place in my heart. That being said, times change as you’ve stated. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors
You are one of the first reviewers I watched 10+ years ago. If there was a Hall of Fame, I'd definitely put you in it. Good luck and congrats on being a dad. It's a journey I'll be on soon. So from one OG to another. Salute!
Hey Sean! Just got back to your videos recently to see what's up. I just want to say thanks for all the good laughs, the reviews, and amazing figures you've brought us in our childhoods. To me, to us, you were the very first and the very foundation of RUclips toy reviews we know today. You may not be the very first one, nor the most important, but to us fans, you're our gateway into this wonderful community! But now, we completely understand that you now have a life, and i really appreciate your devotion to your family. All things will come and go, but what's important is that you had fun while it lasts. And it isn't that your legacy is short lived, you've been here for almost 2 DECADES! That's even longer than most other toy reviewers! That being said, I'm not gonna look forward to your channel's future per se, but i want to drop a good luck to your plans in the future. I really do hope that you have fun with your chosen career and your family, although i can promise that i may drop by here and there. I'm really sorry for the long rant, but again, thank you for giving us all the childhood and inspiration for our past, and of course, our future selves! I really do hope the very best for you and your family, whatever decision you may do next!
Wow what a crazy ride it's been :) been watching since I was 12, my brother and I got into collecting because of your videos, My dad would take us on the hunt for figures on his time off, we had a lot of fun collecting and playing with those figures, So thanks for the awesome childhood. I am now 22 and through the years I still bought a figure or two but just like you i've grown to show interest in other things, I play guitar now and try to upload on here, its going to be a blast seeing your music related content! I wish nothing but the best for you Sean!
I remember watching your Hot Toys and toy collection videos on RUclips way back in 2013. It was that time I was beginning to collect toys that are collectible. Thank you for inspiring me to always have fun and take care of my toy collection and you're one of my favorite hobby RUclipsrs of all time and whatever path with your family that you want to go in life, good luck and greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭
You're a legend, sir. Thank you for the fun years of great video and great humor, surrounding the figure community. A class act every time I've watched you over the years. Full support for the years to come in your future endevours. Much love.
Sean I’ve watched you for as long as I remember (I’m talking back in 2009 when I was 11) and you’ve inspired me to build the huge collection that I have today. I also remember the great and funny sketches you and Rimfyre (RIP) did back in the day. I’m now 24 and working for the money that I make to build my collection as well as facing responsibly and paying bill and working towards moving out of my parent’s house. Times have changed. It’s bittersweet that the one thing we share in common is fading but I wish you all the best of luck.
You were one of the first Transformers reviewers I ever saw on RUclips back in 2008 as a kid. Hell, I remember being a subscriber to your transformersmatrix channel! I’d be remiss if I didn’t admit you were probably an appreciable influence on my decision to collect Transformers and action figures in general. Can’t believe it’s been 15 years. This is an admirable decision, and really illustrates your growth as a person over the years (guess being a parent will do that lol). I wish you best of luck man! I’ll stay subscribed of course. Excited for you to make countless new memories with your son, instead of trying to needlessly collect. As you inspired me all those years ago, you might be doing the same again; I might reevaluate my own collecting habits this year, especially with how expensive figures have become while the quality falters. It just doesn’t feel worth it anymore sometimes, outside of a few grail figures. Have a safe and happy 2023 and beyond, Sean.
I fully respect your decision, Sean. I watched your videos and reviews since I was in the 4th grade and now here I am 24 years old and still watching toy reviews, but your channel will always have a special place in my heart.
I feel like Sean was one of the first reviewers to introduce higher end collectibles like Hot Toys to myself and many other people. It’s been a fun ride and even though the channel has changed I’ve enjoyed watching over the years.
I started watching your videos when I was somewhere around 9 years old and now im 24. I used to love the transformers 1 and 2 and mcu toy reviews so much. Its crazy to think you have a son now and I hope you make the best of the moments with him! Sean Long forever!
Thank you Sean for all of the memories. I’ve been subbed since your ultimate captain america toy biz figure review. I can’t wait for the future of this channel, I’m excited to see this next chapter. I love and support you brother, keep being you
Do what you need to do for yourself. I’ve been watching you since I was little, you’ve been a big part of my childhood. I collect now, mostly thanks to you. I hope you can do the things you love. No matter what happens, thank you Sean.
It's been a thrill for me becuase I've been selling the stuff I don't like in my toy collection anymore and it's just so fun watching the money come in
I have the up most respect for you man, for years, ever since you started I always knew you were the best of all of us, you truly are a treasure to this community and I’m so grateful that you were a big part of a lot of our collecting lives. Everyone’s gotta do what they got to do, and no matter what we support your decision. Love you Sean.
I remember watching your Hot Toys reviews back when I was a broke college student. I was in awe of a collectible figure i thought i’d never be able to own and hold in my own hands. Now that I can afford my own hot toys, i still watch your reviews every now and then to remind me of what these collectibles mean to me. Thank you Sean.
Man, I remember watch your video for the first time and I still have it saved, your Iron man 3 marvel legends iron man mark 42, you won my subscription then and I have been subscribed to you ever since, my first ever toy reviewer, I'm really glad I've stuck around and I hope you are happy with whatever new content you'll be doing from now on, Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for introducing me to the world of toy collecting and toy reviews as a whole, if I was with you in person I'd give you a big hug and so much thank yous because I wouldn't have known toy collecting, toy reviews or anything of the sort if it weren't for you, I wish you a blessed new year to you and your family Sean and once again, Thank you so much!
Wow, I’ve been watching since I was like 5-6 in elementary school, I’ll be graduating high school next year. Thank you for over a almost two decades of collecting and reviewing, you’ve always been my go to! Excited to see what the future has to bring to you and this channel. Much love!
Been watching since I was like 7. I'm in university now and you've always been a source of joy and I can happily say you've done your job inspiring a generation.
I started watching you from your Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reviews in the year 2010. I was 8 years old, you were the first reviewer that my dad acknowledged once I started watching Toy reviewer’s, now I am 21 years old soon to be 22. Thank you for all of the videos you’ve made for the past decade, and thanks for the exposure to action figure culture. You are the reason I collect legends and know of hot toys. Thank you for being a big kid and know we will all carry on your legacy.
Sean, I bought one of my fave pieces based on your review. It wasn’t an adult collectible, it was just a toy: TSC TS2 Utility Belt Buzz Lightyear. You not only highlighted the packaging, explained how all the features work, but you also said that it was one of your favourite toys in general! You said it right there and then, and you gave me permission to enjoy my collecting interests, My Way. Thank you, friend. ❤
I remember watching your Con adventures with Rimfyre! Thank you for the memories and I appreciate all the things you did with inspiring so many people to be into toys. I miss those days of youtube and I hope the best for your future plans!
wow… this truly is the end of an era. i’ve been watching you since i was 9 years old way back in 2009 and now i’m 23. it’s sad watching you go, but i respect your decision 110%. thank you for helping make my childhood over the last 15 years sean, i wish you the best of luck in your next chapter 🫡
At work today and I had the most random thought wondering how you've been. I've been a little kid on youtube watching your transformers reviews since the 07 movie and especially Iron man when it first came out. You, Optibotimus, Peaugh and Nightslash2020 were my go-to for toy reviews almost 2 decades ago and I'm proud to say I've still been collecting Transformers, gunpla and all that stuff with my amazing girlfriend. I'm especially happy to see your have a great family as well so best wishes to you and thanks so much for the great memories and being part of my childhood.
first time seeing you and I know how you feel, I have been collecting for years and family should come first before toys, people are alive and toys are not, full enjoyment in life comes from being around family and making more memories, wish you the best!
I was like,in grade school when I started watching your Iron-Man 2 reviews. And you were one of those people who got me into collecting at that age. Thank you for everything Sean.
I used to watch you all the time when TF 2 just came out. I’d watch your review of the leader Optimus prime a thousand times! Especially the iron man 2 reviews. It’s sad to see you leave toy reviews. Good luck in the future!!!
I still remember the first time I watched one of your reviews I was a little kid discovering hot toys back in 2010, thank you Sean, you’re a true legend in the toy community.
That’s insane man bc I have been watching you for the past 15 years. I’m 21 now. That’s crazy man but family comes first always. Much love and I hope all goes well with your future ❤️
Ive been watching you since i was a little kid around 10 years old and now im 23 and just moved into my first house alone man. Its crazy how through my life ive always tuned into a video here and there just to check up on you and see how you were. I was very happy to see you go from building your collection to building a family. While im sad to see a chapter end, im excited for a new one to begin for you. Wish you and your family nothing but the best Sean!
Same! I was just like a kid watching him back in the day, I'm in my 20s now! 😅👍🏻
Same here
Same here
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9“for ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Romans 10:13
I’m the same way here, I’m glad Sean is moving on to a new chapter 🙏🏽
Bro, it was Sean Long, Optibotimus and Shartimus Prime. The top 3 youtubers that I've always followed. I always watched and rewatched all your Transformers videos back in 2010. Thank you Sean. Good luck for everything brotha
Holy Cow! Me too! They were my faves! Optibotimus, Sean Long, and Shartimus!
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9“for ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Romans 10:13
Same!
Top 3 trash bags who made it a career e-begging for money to pay for their toys.
@@MiniatureMasterClass Oh stop
Sean, I respect your decision. Family comes first no matter what. Love your channel, and will always stay by. I don’t have children, but i know for a fact that if I did, I would give anything for their happiness
You introduced me to it all, from a 12 year old kid to a 24 year old man. Thanks Sean. All the best!
Man, your voice was literally my childhood man. I’ve watched your channel ever since I’m 12 y/o and now I’m 25. I hope you’re doing okay and well. Supporting you all the way from Malaysia
I remember 12 years ago when I started watching you when I was 10 years old. You are a big reason I got hooked on keeping my old action figures and collecting new ones.
Waaaaay back, long before I started reviewing, it was you, Shart, Anthony James, Review Spot, and Pixel Dan that I used to watch. Heck I even remember BKBN.
Sean, I've been a fan of you since 2009. You inspired me to collect toys and it's okay to be a nerd. All of that being said, I want you to do whatever helps you and your family. Your life and happiness comes first above all else and I want nothing but success for you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and being an amazing person.
Do whatever makes you happy, Sean. I’ve been following since the beginning and I appreciate all you have done over the years. You were one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start my channel 10 years ago. I will continue supporting you whether you make toy reviews or not. Just enjoy your life and your family. In the end, they are the people who matter the most. God bless you, bro!
God Bless You and Thank You!
@@SEANxLONG Happy New Year to you, my friend! Thank you for the happy memories, i wish you the best!!!
Sean, I used to watch your videos when I was middle school. Although I stopped watching your videos when I was in high school and so on, never forgot about you. I got into collecting in 2017 or 2018. I'll get to the point but like you, I'm now at the point now where I'm rethinking my collecting. While I'm not married or have any children, it's no fun for me anymore or at least it feels different now. I have stuff that was sitting in boxes or storage for months and years and I'm pretty sure they won't ever be displayed again. Delays, lack of releases, loss/lost (however you put it) of interest, things getting expensive, space, and having other hobbies outside collecting are also my key reasons. I don't have the time to appreciate everything I have. Like I said, I have a hobby outside of collecting that I'm more dedicated to and I rather invest in that than collect toys. I started to get rid of stuff I know I don't need or want anymore. I will still collect but I'm cutting down on it big time. Sure I won't make my full money back but money comes and goes either way. I want a fresh start and be "reformatted".
My childhood right there man. Good luck with your endeavors! Sending love to you man!
One of the OG GOATS of RUclips…. 1st channel I ever found… much respect… we all grow and change ✊🏾
Wow I just commented on one of shartimus videos saying how I’ve been watching for 12 years. I remember watching your hot toys Spider-Man 3 figure and smashed that subscribe button so fast. Thank you for everything Sean. God bless you
One of the GOATs calling it a day. Take a bow, Sean. Toy Jesus has left the building, ladies and gents.
Not me, but there’s a reason why I will always collect toys. About three or four years ago my Father passed away from cancer. He was my rock. He was always there for me. He was my best friend. After he died, I had to move away from my home town to a far away city so I had to downsize my collection by a lot. I really want to try to collect what I used to have in hopes to bring back my collection some how some way. So I will always be a collector.
I didn’t really watch your stuff much but I watched the Tmnt classic collection and some marvel legend reviews a lot. I gotta respect your decision cause family is way more important than figures, especially with prices recently. Your a legend in the toy community.
Bro.....that’s deep. As a father and collector myself, this puts things in perspective. I haven’t seen your channel before but I believe everything happens for a reason. Maybe I need to think about some stuff and maybe sell or get rid of a few things 🤔
You do what you love my man, you were a very big part of my childhood and im a man now, good luck in everything you do
Bro your staple in my childhood, Your videos have stuck with me my entire life. I completely support where you go next brother.
Sean has been one of the best toy reviewers I ever watched/followed. In his prime, I followed him on Facebook, and he would go out of his way to write a happy birthday message to me every year. Real solid dude. Made me feel happy and unashamed to be a toy collector in my adolescence. Thanks for all the memories brother, and excited to see what your future brings!
Man 15 years of SeanXLong and shartimusprime. Always relied on you guys when it comes to comparison with figures ❤
i've been watching you since i was 14 and you inspired me to collect toys now i collect retro video games VHS TAPES comic books and retro game magazines hang in there man
Growth is what I see! I wish you the best on your journey into parenthood Sean. Much love!
you will always go down as the best toy reviewer in all of youtube history
As a passionate collector I’m tired of videos saying “I’m tired of collecting toys and other collectibles”. Sure, if you’re tired fair enough. Just don’t be a hypocrite and say it’s nothing special when it’s so special for so many people. Just so fucking tired of many collectors doing this sort of shit. You don’t like it anymore? Great. But others love this hobby. Best luck to your music career.
With the rising costs of everything it really made me look around and I’m currently going down to a select few myself, it takes awhile lol. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
You were my first toy reviewer I’ve ever seen back in 2012. I was 20 I’m now 30 and have a collection of my own. But your reason for stopping is so good. You’re a good father. I’d give up my whole collection for one more day with my happiness I once had. We’ll miss you Sean. Have a happy life. Thank you so much brother. 🙏
Hey Sean! I’ve been watching you since the beginning. Way back when you reviewed the Spider-Man 3 and dark knight Hot Toys. You’ve inspired me and manny other toy collectors to just have fun collecting and even make content of our own. I respect your decision to put yourself and family first! You’re a great dude and thank you! Excited to see what you do In the future!
It's the Criminal Man.
You were the first RUclipsr that I ever started following back in 2012 when I was in middle school. Your videos brought me a lot of happiness and made me love toy collecting even more. From your videos, I discovered so many awesome RUclipsrs and even started my own RUclips channel. I can finally comment more than 10 years later to say thank you. I wish you all the best!
Been watching you since I was about 10 Sean and I’m 24 now and seeing your channel and collection grow is amazing, but seeing you grow as a person and watch your family grow is even more beautiful and I know you have amazing things coming I respect your decision and seeing your family grow and be there for them is something I can relate to and respect, thank you Sean for all the great content and being you! God Bless ❤️
i’ll see you one “top ten of 22”…
and i’ll raise ya’ a “personal top ten of ALL TIME”.
just give some consideration as you begin to part with your collection.
my heart breaks for the news… but i wait in anticipation for whatever comes next!
much love. we’ll see you when we get there.
Used to watch this channel when I was 9. I was born in 98. Sean always been the best. Keep doing what you love man
I love you, bro. You're the one i watched when i was a kid, and now I'm collecting hottoys, but i always see you always say "Quitting" but still keep going. i hope you continue
Good for you Sean whatever direction you go. I've seen you go through some down times & I'm so happy how things have turned out for you. Best of luck with everything sincerely.
I think a lot of collectors hit this place. Once the collection gets the the point you are collecting for the sake of collecting it loses its purpose. Enjoy the next steps. One thing I will say is chose 5-6 items and keep them to pass onto your kids (and store all their toys for when they are adults).
Much respect, man. Collecting can be fun but also stressful, especially for online content creators. Family comes first and I wish ya all the best, bro!
I'm going to be honest, I've been collecting less and less over the years. For one thing it's getting more expensive, especially over the past few years. Plus I live in a small house and I don't have much space.
Congrats on the family.
I truly tip my hat off to you and respect your decision. It's a sorta bitter sweet thing but as long as we still get content from you, I'll still watch. I've been watching you ever since I was about 8 or 9 when I didn't have much to worry about. Now that I'm 22, life is much different from then. And I can honestly say that your personality was something that kept me around for all these years. Thank you, Sean
Man...... 15 years ago.
You were the person that introduced me to it all, loved the videos a lot.
Happy retirement!
I hope you read this, Sean. Not only were you a huge part of my childhood, but you were also responsible for some core memories of my life as well. As I am also about to embark that adult chapter in my life, I will always cherish the times when I watched your videos over and over, of reviews of figures that I even had already. Sadly, all good things come to an end. I only hope you find, not only success, but happiness in your journey as well. The amount of joy and happiness you have given thousands of people through your videos, that is what I hope you find. Good luck. All love, Sean.
I am SO excited for what is to come with this channel! It’s going to be so much fun!
Thank you for the thumbnail! Love you!
I legit feel like I've come full circle. I was 6 years old when I started watching you. My first video I saw was your Repolabels set of skids and mudflap. I was hooked. Now I'm starting my own channel and am already making some headway. You meant a lot to the collecting community. Especially transformers. Wishing you a happy farewell Sean!!! We will all miss you!!!
I totally get it! Thank you for your Service. It's been a GREAT Ride! All the BEST with your Music Endeavors!
Thank you for everything! Now is your time to get into the next chapter and own the moment. It’s been a great ride! 💪🏼
When I was a kid, I used to love watching your videos. I haven’t seen your channel in a while, so I decided to check it out, and this is what I found. While it’s sad you won’t be reviewing anytime soon, I am still glad you are happy and a father now. Go live your best life; you earned it.
Man I just realized it's been around 15 years since I've been watching your videos. I always got my few collectibles after watching your reviews. Although I'm sad this chapter ends I'm happy you found happiness and a beautiful family of your own! I hope life keeps getting better for you and thanks for all the videos you made for us!
I very much respect your decision, I knew this day would come given where you are in life and I’m happy for you. I remember watching your old Hot Toys reviews, Iron Man toy reviews, Captain America, Thor, Avengers reviews as far back as the late 2000s to early 2010s ever since I was just watching signed out without an account. You were one of the very first figure reviewers I watched alongside the likes of ShartimusPrime or Review Spot. I will still keep watching and looking back at your videos with fondness out of nostalgia, thank you for all the wonderful memories, Sean
Along with people in the comment section, you too have been a part of my childhood. I remember watching your first ROTF Optimus Prime. Prior to that, I stopped buying toys when I was in high school. After watching that, it ignited my passion in loving toys. The chase in saving up and getting the same collection was an experience that continues till this day. Thank you for your unique spin in your toy reviews. It was so natural like a close friend sharing their figures with you in person. Unlike the ones today that you can feel it is mainly for other reasons. We support you and your growing family. Seanxlong fan forever!
I met Sean at a TF con in Pasadena ages ago. Sweetest guy ever.
Good luck with everything going forward my dude ✊🏼
This is a powerful and heartfelt share. Thank you!
You made a really important point about figures, etc. being meant to be used rather than sitting on a shelf. I wish more people understood this because it's almost like a mindless addiction if you don't. Thanks for all the videos, you're a true OG!
Plenty of figures are made to collect, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Complete rubbish who is anybody to tell others how to collect its pompous and quite frankly idiotic collect how u wanna collect have your collection tion your way ! It's a mindless addiction even if you open them and play with them you dont need them to live !
Yes, for some poeple, the "high" comes from purchasing whatever's new or popular at the time instead of simply enjoying/admiring the figure itself and it can easily snowball into a serious addiction where the collector ends up getting burned out relatively quickly. I see this quite often unfortunately.
"meant to be used" ...honest question: How old are you guys? Not shaming, as I'm a grown man who collects toys, but at the age of 47 I'm not playing with them like when I was ten. And I'm not just buying whatever is new or popular at the time either.
I buy what I like, which happens to be characters and figures I loved as a kid, or characters from beloved movies, etc...
I don't need to pew pew smash them together rahhhh I'll get you POW... To appreciate and enjoy them.
I've collected for decades now, and every day I experience piece and joy just by looking at my carefully and lovingly displayed collection.
So maybe let people enjoy their figures how they want?
@@LastBastian I don't think he means banging toys together like a 5 year old when he says "meant to be used" 🤨, nor did I. Pretty sure most adult collectors enjoy their figures by just posing them every so often, doing some toy photography here and there and setting up dioramas. At least, that's what I find fun compared to buying figures and putting them on a shelf where it's just standing there shoulder to shoulder in a boring standing pose with too many other figures that it turns into a mess of clutter never to be touched again. Everyone can collect how they want, sure but there are ways to have fun with the hobby and ways to fall into a heavy addiction which is what I was reffering to. 33 by the way.
I appreciate the years you have spent making my childhood & even adulthood a happy one. Because of you i kept on collecting & chasing my dreams. I hope to continue seeing you around. Thank you.
Thanks for being here for us for all these years. I've also very much slowed down on toy collecting for the past 2 years down and only bought random things here and there. We'll always be here as you continue your journey on RUclips.
For me who loves collecting action figures from Marvel, DC, Star Wars and Horror for example for the fun of it even to this day in the present and future. I always review the figures for a few minutes such as me taking pictures of the packages and the action figures even though I do not post any videos about the action figures I got. So yeah. I am going to keep collecting and playing with action figures forever throughout my life.
Bro, you were one, if not THE, first toy tubers I ever followed on a regular basis. Best wishes for whatever direction you go and whatever adventures find you!!
I feel ya, man. So many things are also making collecting stuff hard. With prices and stupid exclusives and rarity and such, it's been really annoying sometimes. I hope you are happy going foward and wish you the best!
You were one of the first reviewers I ever saw back in the day! Back in the early wild west days of youtube! I would check out your takes on all kinds of figures and stuff before I go and blindly buy stuff. I basically grew up collecting and watching you along with tons of other reviewers.
You, Optibotimus, peaugh, emgo, Rimfyre (RIP), JT Mitchell, Dyanisis, biker trash wolf, shartimus, vangelous, robot adventures, and more were the pioneers or youtube toy reviewers! We've lost many along the way, but I will always cherish all of the reviewers for sharing their passion for what they love and each and every one of them sharing their personalities and experiences! I was basically a kid back then, after watching all of yall change through the years along with you, I've got to see all of you grow over time, and I'm in my mid 20s now! Time really flies, man. Love jobby and thew also!
I'll miss your reviews and stuff, but I want what's best for you, and you have a family to grow and look after! I also love music and I'm so happy you're going to pursue that more! Music and playing an instrument is just such a magical thing! Its been a hell of a ride! I wish ya the best and I love ya, man! Always have and always will! ❤️😁🥲👍🏻
By the way, love the long hair, hat, jacket, and beard! It's pretty sick! 😅👌🏻
Sean, I've followed you since the beginning, since my very first hot toys figure of the terminator in 2009! I'd watched Shartimus prime and Optibotomus as well! Way back before you had long hair, Lol, and that guy from Australia! You were honest and funny. You were the best! I am a big fan and watched your videos religiously. Thank you for the time you spent making these videos and updating all of us collectors. Take care my friend.
i been watch you since i was 4 i’ll miss watching you dude hope you have a better life and everything thank you for everything you done.
Sean, you were the very first figure reviewer I ever watched so you’ll always hold a special place in my heart. That being said, times change as you’ve stated. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors
You are one of the first reviewers I watched 10+ years ago. If there was a Hall of Fame, I'd definitely put you in it. Good luck and congrats on being a dad. It's a journey I'll be on soon. So from one OG to another. Salute!
Hey Sean! Just got back to your videos recently to see what's up. I just want to say thanks for all the good laughs, the reviews, and amazing figures you've brought us in our childhoods. To me, to us, you were the very first and the very foundation of RUclips toy reviews we know today. You may not be the very first one, nor the most important, but to us fans, you're our gateway into this wonderful community! But now, we completely understand that you now have a life, and i really appreciate your devotion to your family. All things will come and go, but what's important is that you had fun while it lasts. And it isn't that your legacy is short lived, you've been here for almost 2 DECADES! That's even longer than most other toy reviewers! That being said, I'm not gonna look forward to your channel's future per se, but i want to drop a good luck to your plans in the future. I really do hope that you have fun with your chosen career and your family, although i can promise that i may drop by here and there.
I'm really sorry for the long rant, but again, thank you for giving us all the childhood and inspiration for our past, and of course, our future selves! I really do hope the very best for you and your family, whatever decision you may do next!
Wow what a crazy ride it's been :) been watching since I was 12, my brother and I got into collecting because of your videos, My dad would take us on the hunt for figures on his time off, we had a lot of fun collecting and playing with those figures, So thanks for the awesome childhood. I am now 22 and through the years I still bought a figure or two but just like you i've grown to show interest in other things, I play guitar now and try to upload on here, its going to be a blast seeing your music related content! I wish nothing but the best for you Sean!
I remember watching your Hot Toys and toy collection videos on RUclips way back in 2013. It was that time I was beginning to collect toys that are collectible. Thank you for inspiring me to always have fun and take care of my toy collection and you're one of my favorite hobby RUclipsrs of all time and whatever path with your family that you want to go in life, good luck and greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭
You should do a toy room tour video as a closure.
You're a legend, sir. Thank you for the fun years of great video and great humor, surrounding the figure community. A class act every time I've watched you over the years. Full support for the years to come in your future endevours. Much love.
Sean I’ve watched you for as long as I remember (I’m talking back in 2009 when I was 11) and you’ve inspired me to build the huge collection that I have today. I also remember the great and funny sketches you and Rimfyre (RIP) did back in the day. I’m now 24 and working for the money that I make to build my collection as well as facing responsibly and paying bill and working towards moving out of my parent’s house. Times have changed. It’s bittersweet that the one thing we share in common is fading but I wish you all the best of luck.
You were one of the first Transformers reviewers I ever saw on RUclips back in 2008 as a kid. Hell, I remember being a subscriber to your transformersmatrix channel! I’d be remiss if I didn’t admit you were probably an appreciable influence on my decision to collect Transformers and action figures in general. Can’t believe it’s been 15 years. This is an admirable decision, and really illustrates your growth as a person over the years (guess being a parent will do that lol). I wish you best of luck man! I’ll stay subscribed of course. Excited for you to make countless new memories with your son, instead of trying to needlessly collect. As you inspired me all those years ago, you might be doing the same again; I might reevaluate my own collecting habits this year, especially with how expensive figures have become while the quality falters. It just doesn’t feel worth it anymore sometimes, outside of a few grail figures.
Have a safe and happy 2023 and beyond, Sean.
All the best for you man. Do what's the best for you and your family. Peace
I fully respect your decision, Sean. I watched your videos and reviews since I was in the 4th grade and now here I am 24 years old and still watching toy reviews, but your channel will always have a special place in my heart.
I feel like Sean was one of the first reviewers to introduce higher end collectibles like Hot Toys to myself and many other people. It’s been a fun ride and even though the channel has changed I’ve enjoyed watching over the years.
I started watching your videos when I was somewhere around 9 years old and now im 24. I used to love the transformers 1 and 2 and mcu toy reviews so much. Its crazy to think you have a son now and I hope you make the best of the moments with him! Sean Long forever!
I started watching your channel in 2009. Then we meet in person in 2012. Whatever happens I hope the best for you and your family.
Thank you Sean for all of the memories. I’ve been subbed since your ultimate captain america toy biz figure review. I can’t wait for the future of this channel, I’m excited to see this next chapter. I love and support you brother, keep being you
Do what you need to do for yourself. I’ve been watching you since I was little, you’ve been a big part of my childhood. I collect now, mostly thanks to you. I hope you can do the things you love. No matter what happens, thank you Sean.
Ive been watching you’re toy reviews when I was very young and it’s good to get rest now that you’re a father, no sacrifice no victory
It's been a thrill for me becuase I've been selling the stuff I don't like in my toy collection anymore and it's just so fun watching the money come in
I have the up most respect for you man, for years, ever since you started I always knew you were the best of all of us, you truly are a treasure to this community and I’m so grateful that you were a big part of a lot of our collecting lives. Everyone’s gotta do what they got to do, and no matter what we support your decision.
Love you Sean.
I remember watching your Hot Toys reviews back when I was a broke college student. I was in awe of a collectible figure i thought i’d never be able to own and hold in my own hands. Now that I can afford my own hot toys, i still watch your reviews every now and then to remind me of what these collectibles mean to me. Thank you Sean.
You were the person that pulled me into toy collecting. Thanks for everything man.
Man, I remember watch your video for the first time and I still have it saved, your Iron man 3 marvel legends iron man mark 42, you won my subscription then and I have been subscribed to you ever since, my first ever toy reviewer, I'm really glad I've stuck around and I hope you are happy with whatever new content you'll be doing from now on, Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for introducing me to the world of toy collecting and toy reviews as a whole, if I was with you in person I'd give you a big hug and so much thank yous because I wouldn't have known toy collecting, toy reviews or anything of the sort if it weren't for you, I wish you a blessed new year to you and your family Sean and once again, Thank you so much!
Go for it homie, do what you want.. appreciate the time with your kid they grow up in a flash.
Thank you, Sean Long. Your reviews will remain in my heart forever, I'll never forget the good old days. I hope your son has a bright future.
We understand you, young rebel Dumbledore. We love you. Hope you and your family will be happy with the new life you're heading. ❤️
Wow, I’ve been watching since I was like 5-6 in elementary school, I’ll be graduating high school next year.
Thank you for over a almost two decades of collecting and reviewing, you’ve always been my go to!
Excited to see what the future has to bring to you and this channel. Much love!
Best of luck, I know it's hard to be a RUclipsr now, thank you for the good content over the years!
Been watching since I was like 7. I'm in university now and you've always been a source of joy and I can happily say you've done your job inspiring a generation.
I've been watching you for 8 years at least, you brought fun into your reviews. Thank you for all your work. Wish you all the best.
I started watching you from your Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reviews in the year 2010. I was 8 years old, you were the first reviewer that my dad acknowledged once I started watching Toy reviewer’s, now I am 21 years old soon to be 22. Thank you for all of the videos you’ve made for the past decade, and thanks for the exposure to action figure culture. You are the reason I collect legends and know of hot toys. Thank you for being a big kid and know we will all carry on your legacy.
Sean, I bought one of my fave pieces based on your review. It wasn’t an adult collectible, it was just a toy: TSC TS2 Utility Belt Buzz Lightyear. You not only highlighted the packaging, explained how all the features work, but you also said that it was one of your favourite toys in general! You said it right there and then, and you gave me permission to enjoy my collecting interests, My Way. Thank you, friend. ❤
I remember watching your Con adventures with Rimfyre! Thank you for the memories and I appreciate all the things you did with inspiring so many people to be into toys. I miss those days of youtube and I hope the best for your future plans!
wow… this truly is the end of an era. i’ve been watching you since i was 9 years old way back in 2009 and now i’m 23. it’s sad watching you go, but i respect your decision 110%. thank you for helping make my childhood over the last 15 years sean, i wish you the best of luck in your next chapter 🫡
At work today and I had the most random thought wondering how you've been. I've been a little kid on youtube watching your transformers reviews since the 07 movie and especially Iron man when it first came out.
You, Optibotimus, Peaugh and Nightslash2020 were my go-to for toy reviews almost 2 decades ago and I'm proud to say I've still been collecting Transformers, gunpla and all that stuff with my amazing girlfriend. I'm especially happy to see your have a great family as well so best wishes to you and thanks so much for the great memories and being part of my childhood.
first time seeing you and I know how you feel, I have been collecting for years and family should come first before toys, people are alive and toys are not, full enjoyment in life comes from being around family and making more memories, wish you the best!
Crazy been following him since I was 6 years old man’s brought me so my enjoyment as child now being grown up wishing you the best man
I was like,in grade school when I started watching your Iron-Man 2 reviews. And you were one of those people who got me into collecting at that age. Thank you for everything Sean.
I used to watch you all the time when TF 2 just came out. I’d watch your review of the leader Optimus prime a thousand times!
Especially the iron man 2 reviews.
It’s sad to see you leave toy reviews. Good luck in the future!!!
I still remember the first time I watched one of your reviews I was a little kid discovering hot toys back in 2010, thank you Sean, you’re a true legend in the toy community.
That’s insane man bc I have been watching you for the past 15 years. I’m 21 now. That’s crazy man but family comes first always. Much love and I hope all goes well with your future ❤️
Thank you for all the years of entertainment! Been watching since 2011, so excited for you and your family
End of an era! One of the first channels I subscribed to. All the best on your next adventure!