The fact that you have a figure of yourself with the amount of detail it has and how much effort Bobby has put in to pay respect to you is absolutely what makes Valaverse such a unique figure company
@@thundergodgamer118 the figures in the video, and an old toy line back in the 70’s 80’s or 90’s even I’m not too sure on when but the were 1/6 scale toys with fabric outfits, kids loved em
This was pure gold. Desert Rat taking over again, the commercial, the walkthrough, the review... comical, informative, and entertaining. Thank you for this. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Thanks for having me do the voice of Trigger for this awesome video. This review was fun and informative. I especially enjoy the injection of real world experience. It's time for Action!!
Out of everything you talked about, my favorite part of this video was when you shared what you kept in your medkit. The only person I know personally who served at the same time you did is my youngest sister, but she was in the Navy on board the Ronald Reagan, and didn't have equipment like you did. I remember as a kid I asked my dad what he carried when he was in the army in the 60s, but he was a guard in Germany, and usually only had his uniform a pistol and whatever rifle he carried. My grandfather was a firefighter in the Navy in 1945, so anything he had was basically the same as what a civilian firefighter would have had. So I like learning about what equipment you would have aside from your weapons.
I know how much dislike there is for the new Joe Classified Series here, but as an American and growing up in the 80's, the new Classifieds are my thing, but saying that I just cant pass on these Action Force figures. They are to fantastic not too, and as a bonus it helps a small business owner in my country compete with the larger corporations. In me and my children's "Universe" per say, they play with them as a European counterpart to the Joe team in their war on Cobra. (my kids are 9 and 12, they were roughly the same age as myself when ARAH was launched, so they took an immediate interest in the Classified series when they saw the first one in the stores) I personally like the Troop builder figures as we use them as Delta force and SAS spec op teams to augment the Joes on their adventures. Just turning 50 this year and being able to play with them in something that was apart of my childhood , AND going overboard on buying figures (😆), is keeping me young in heart and spirit, and Action force is apart of that now.
Awesome video! It's great having a video review guide as a companion to collecting this line. Just got my Night Ops Steel Brigade in and love them. Big Bad should be shipping my overdue order for series one sometime next week. Guess I'll have to re-watch your series one video to prepare. Once again, thanks for all you do for the collecting community and congratulations on being added to the line as Desert Rat.
What an amazing honor it must be to have an action figure company make a figure in your likeness like this, and named after one of your favorite characters! How cool is that?! Great video!
Wow this is such a great video! Thank you for the in-depth explanation of the gear and your irl comparison! So awesome that you are immortalized in such a great way!
Because of this video: 1) I realized that I was missing Desert Rat in my collection. 2) I appreciate the detailing to each figure right down to the weapons, the patches, and equipment. God bless, even the tattoos got to me. 3) The story of Bobby Vala and the origins of these characters felt more like an introduction to a heritage line than pop culture retro revival. I’m hooked! Absolutely hooked on these toys! If Bobby sees orders of 2’s and 3’s of each characters, That’s me 😊. I’m an in box and out of box collector. ❤
Awwww, you didn't tell the story about getting the carded vintage Desert Rat! Just kidding, let oeople find it on the livestream. I'd love to see a 'Desert Rat Reacts' where he watches the beginning of this and just shakes his head at himself. 100% right about the Delta Trooper; I think it's the best troop builder since the stormtrooper. The Two Cents Toys video (did you see it?) had me sold on it. It's a perfect callback to the classic green army plastic figurines we used to create battlegrounds with. Awesome video, thanks!
Just brilliant again. Didn't know I was about to get some real lessons but it was marvellous. How amazing to have been immortalised in your own figure! Loving these vids!
I finally got Trigger the other day. My first AF fig. The realistic poses are fantastic. I am absolutely in love with the feel of this fig. Everything is perfect. Will be getting Desert Rat and Pandora soon would also love to find Kerak but hes either too expensive or sold out
The taun taun bit had me in fkn stitches , I want a stop motion movie with the two figures and one taun taun at the begining , we all know it would do better than the shows getting streamed these days . Set up a go fund me , we need this , I know I'd pay to watch it .
Just the name Action Force makes me nostalgic and happy. So many great memories - the Comics, the figures, the vehicles. Great video, just all about the toys and why they are great. Thanks. I probably will never get any as I am working away from home so I like to see the figures.
I’m a fan of your videos and purchased this figure just because I thought it was very well done and cool-looking. I had NO IDEA it was based on you! Fantastic.
This is more than a toy review, it's a history lesson as well very cool to see the accuracy one of the Best toy companies out there love collecting this line Excellent review.
Got my desert rat and delta trooper and gear pack this week from toysarama in the UK this week and it was well worth the wait. Another stunning series of figures from valaverse. I'm hoping trigger will be in stock shortly as I'm definitely buying him as well. Keep up the awesome work Bobby and team👍👍👍
Tony - this just popped up on my "Recently Added" and I can say that within the last 6 months watching action figure videos, your review of Series 2B is perhaps one of the best. Through your other videos and the 3POA work, I have fallen under the Action Force fandom. Unfortunately, my collection space is extremely limited and has been dedicated to Marvel. Originally a fan of the comic based line, I fell under the spell of the ML brand however have moved on to alternative manufacturers of Marvel products. My favorite Marvel character is Ben Grimm, the Thing (Diamond Select), isolated in a diorama by itself. I purchased my first Action Force yesterday. My first AF since I was a child. Desert Rat is now posing right beside the Thing in its diorama. I couldn't think of a better place in my Marvel collection for Desert Rat. Love your work. Love the entertainment. Please keep it up. p.s. No, there will not be a Bratz Car in my collection (or a Hellcharger)!
Thanks for the review and thank you for your service. I'm looking forward to getting my own Desert Rat and some of the Action Force figures in the very near future.
even though the figure is supposed to be based on desert rat 2028, they still should have gave you a swappable head to show how you looked when you served in Iraqi back in the day. the one with the beard looks like my good friend and fellow toy collector, Greg Cook. he served in the Marines. i even told him that when he did his review of him. most of my family served in the armed forces which is how i figured you might have served as well cause of the way you talked about the differences in weapons and equipment in your last video. So, thank you for your service, good sir.
Another top notch look into Action Force. I love this line and I agree is the first line that has made me feel like a kid since I was getting my first Joes at age 4
Great video! I love seeing where some of the figure inspiration comes from. Trigger’s a favourite 😉 he does look badass, not sure about the guy voicing him though 😆 detail on desert rat is amazing
Man, id love to get my paintbrush on that uniform, a little weathering, while not necessary, the sculpt is so good, it would go from awesome toy to art!
Loved this review and am so glad to see the continuation of your Action Force commercial sketches (the Bhut Bobby Buggy had me dying 🤣🤣🤣! AF B³ - Coming Soon! My Desert Rat I have on display is amazing and the quality is stunning. Awesome toyline and review! #AFAF
I keep promising myself, due to space and cost, I will end out my collecting with Marvel Legends... however. The more I see of Action Force the more I want these excellent looking figures. These click the nostalgia switch in my head just as Marvel does, in they make me think of sitting with my dad who was a Vietnam Vet, talking over the truths and embellishments of GI Joe 3.75 line at the time. Thanks for the great and informative video.... and I just ordered my first Action Force guys. I think Desert Rat is going to look pretty awesome with my Marvel Legends. Thanks Tony!
Great video Tony, always informative & entertaining! With some great insights you genuinely wont get else where! definitely make me itchy for more Action Force!
The series 1 troopers I was torn on which one to collect. An easy choice after seeing the Delta Troopers. A lot of other good troop building options with the Garrison Cavalry, Scarabs and the Night Ops Steel Brigade. I have two series now stacked up at BBTS ready to do another trip across the world.
@ Dark Woods. 3.75 & 6in Red Shadows are coming, just from a different company called Skeletron and the first few figures are being offered as add-ons thru their RoboSkull MK 2 KickStarter. I believe their backerkit preorder store is still open but I would check them out on IG to confirm cause I’m not sure. It had closed 4/30 but then they reopened the store at JoeFest.
I just ordered a “desert rat”. The overall look/design just stands out to me. Maybe valaverse will make a young/flashback desert rat portrait in an accessory pack ;).
I need an operator figure with reading glasses and a plad button up shirt. Like the operator from sicario!! Lol I'm really having fun with this line. I have 4 desert rats alone lol can't wait for another version of the rat.
Would love if valaverse did a male body with jeans for the legs, I can see so many "contractor" type builds using a body that appears to have civilian clothing with military gear Edit: I decided fuck it and grabbed a desert rat for myself, glad to be supporting Valaverse and figures based on real people that aren't pro wrestlers
This was awesome. So the 2 toy lines I collect now that I'm passionate about are vintage gi joe and now action force. I have no desire for the classified line anymore
As always, great review! Love the "Bhut Bawwwwwwbie Buggy", and nd thanks for going into detail with the Desert Rat kit. That's great insight that I haven't seen with other reviews. As much as that Delta Trooper is FIRE, I'm all about that Garrison Cav Trooper. The color combo and weapon is perfect! Best thing is if you don't want to have your squad to get Medieval, the visor can be detached without any issues. So, is it time for Wave 3 yet?
Running out of room in the display case. What a great problem to have. Apologies for repeating myself but Hasbro needs to start looking over its shoulder. Valaverse is making products Hasbro can only dream of doing. Continued success.
these figures are brilliant i really want to get into them but i can’t seem to find anywhere selling them in the uk i’ve ordered one from the usa but hopefully i can find somewhere else
Your med kit is a basic combat lifesavers kit. It's a standardized set of procedures and equipment all of us in the American Army had to be trained with. I've used tourniquets before but never the chest stem of the nasopharyngeal tube. I hope I never do.
The fact that you have a figure of yourself with the amount of detail it has and how much effort Bobby has put in to pay respect to you is absolutely what makes Valaverse such a unique figure company
What are action force figures?
@@thundergodgamer118 the figures in the video, and an old toy line back in the 70’s 80’s or 90’s even I’m not too sure on when but the were 1/6 scale toys with fabric outfits, kids loved em
This was pure gold. Desert Rat taking over again, the commercial, the walkthrough, the review... comical, informative, and entertaining. Thank you for this. Can't wait to see what you do next.
And here I thought I was only interested in the swarm, and now I need them all.
I’ve been binge watching everything Valaverse on RUclips. These are the best modern warfare figures available. That vehicle is a game changer.
I bought two of your Desert Rat, one to display and one in the box still. I like to get autograph some day.
Thanks for having me do the voice of Trigger for this awesome video. This review was fun and informative. I especially enjoy the injection of real world experience. It's time for Action!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Out of everything you talked about, my favorite part of this video was when you shared what you kept in your medkit. The only person I know personally who served at the same time you did is my youngest sister, but she was in the Navy on board the Ronald Reagan, and didn't have equipment like you did. I remember as a kid I asked my dad what he carried when he was in the army in the 60s, but he was a guard in Germany, and usually only had his uniform a pistol and whatever rifle he carried. My grandfather was a firefighter in the Navy in 1945, so anything he had was basically the same as what a civilian firefighter would have had. So I like learning about what equipment you would have aside from your weapons.
I’ve watched what seams like hundreds of your videos and I like them all. But this is above and beyond. Great job Action man!!!!!!!
I know how much dislike there is for the new Joe Classified Series here, but as an American and growing up in the 80's, the new Classifieds are my thing, but saying that I just cant pass on these Action Force figures. They are to fantastic not too, and as a bonus it helps a small business owner in my country compete with the larger corporations. In me and my children's "Universe" per say, they play with them as a European counterpart to the Joe team in their war on Cobra. (my kids are 9 and 12, they were roughly the same age as myself when ARAH was launched, so they took an immediate interest in the Classified series when they saw the first one in the stores)
I personally like the Troop builder figures as we use them as Delta force and SAS spec op teams to augment the Joes on their adventures. Just turning 50 this year and being able to play with them in something that was apart of my childhood , AND going overboard on buying figures (😆), is keeping me young in heart and spirit, and Action force is apart of that now.
Awesome video! It's great having a video review guide as a companion to collecting this line. Just got my Night Ops Steel Brigade in and love them. Big Bad should be shipping my overdue order for series one sometime next week. Guess I'll have to re-watch your series one video to prepare. Once again, thanks for all you do for the collecting community and congratulations on being added to the line as Desert Rat.
What an amazing honor it must be to have an action figure company make a figure in your likeness like this, and named after one of your favorite characters! How cool is that?! Great video!
Great video!... Love how you deliver valuable pieces of information regarding your time in service; it enriches the collecting of these figures!
Wow this is such a great video! Thank you for the in-depth explanation of the gear and your irl comparison! So awesome that you are immortalized in such a great way!
Because of this video:
1) I realized that I was missing Desert Rat in my collection.
2) I appreciate the detailing to each figure right down to the weapons, the patches, and equipment. God bless, even the tattoos got to me.
3) The story of Bobby Vala and the origins of these characters felt more like an introduction to a heritage line than pop culture retro revival.
I’m hooked! Absolutely hooked on these toys! If Bobby sees orders of 2’s and 3’s of each characters, That’s me 😊. I’m an in box and out of box collector. ❤
Thank you for your service and congratulations on a great figure!
Awwww, you didn't tell the story about getting the carded vintage Desert Rat! Just kidding, let oeople find it on the livestream. I'd love to see a 'Desert Rat Reacts' where he watches the beginning of this and just shakes his head at himself. 100% right about the Delta Trooper; I think it's the best troop builder since the stormtrooper. The Two Cents Toys video (did you see it?) had me sold on it. It's a perfect callback to the classic green army plastic figurines we used to create battlegrounds with. Awesome video, thanks!
Just brilliant again. Didn't know I was about to get some real lessons but it was marvellous.
How amazing to have been immortalised in your own figure!
Loving these vids!
I finally got Trigger the other day. My first AF fig. The realistic poses are fantastic. I am absolutely in love with the feel of this fig. Everything is perfect. Will be getting Desert Rat and Pandora soon would also love to find Kerak but hes either too expensive or sold out
Kerak is being reissued sometime this year
Good deal I'll have to get him and Bone Collector and of course Desert Rat
The taun taun bit had me in fkn stitches , I want a stop motion movie with the two figures and one taun taun at the begining , we all know it would do better than the shows getting streamed these days .
Set up a go fund me , we need this , I know I'd pay to watch it .
I like to thank you for your military service. I know it has to be a big honor to be a part of the action force comic keep up the great work
Just the name Action Force makes me nostalgic and happy. So many great memories - the Comics, the figures, the vehicles.
Great video, just all about the toys and why they are great. Thanks. I probably will never get any as I am working away from home so I like to see the figures.
I’m a fan of your videos and purchased this figure just because I thought it was very well done and cool-looking. I had NO IDEA it was based on you! Fantastic.
This is more than a toy review, it's a history lesson as well very cool to see the accuracy one of the Best toy companies out there love collecting this line Excellent review.
That AF commercial break had me rolling! Awesome job!
Got my desert rat and delta trooper and gear pack this week from toysarama in the UK this week and it was well worth the wait. Another stunning series of figures from valaverse. I'm hoping trigger will be in stock shortly as I'm definitely buying him as well. Keep up the awesome work Bobby and team👍👍👍
Tony - this just popped up on my "Recently Added" and I can say that within the last 6 months watching action figure videos, your review of Series 2B is perhaps one of the best. Through your other videos and the 3POA work, I have fallen under the Action Force fandom. Unfortunately, my collection space is extremely limited and has been dedicated to Marvel. Originally a fan of the comic based line, I fell under the spell of the ML brand however have moved on to alternative manufacturers of Marvel products. My favorite Marvel character is Ben Grimm, the Thing (Diamond Select), isolated in a diorama by itself.
I purchased my first Action Force yesterday. My first AF since I was a child. Desert Rat is now posing right beside the Thing in its diorama. I couldn't think of a better place in my Marvel collection for Desert Rat. Love your work. Love the entertainment. Please keep it up. p.s. No, there will not be a Bratz Car in my collection (or a Hellcharger)!
Thanks for the review and thank you for your service. I'm looking forward to getting my own Desert Rat and some of the Action Force figures in the very near future.
Well done. Very enjoyable. I most enjoyed when you explained the real life tactical loadout. 🍻
even though the figure is supposed to be based on desert rat 2028, they still should have gave you a swappable head to show how you looked when you served in Iraqi back in the day. the one with the beard looks like my good friend and fellow toy collector, Greg Cook. he served in the Marines. i even told him that when he did his review of him.
most of my family served in the armed forces which is how i figured you might have served as well cause of the way you talked about the differences in weapons and equipment in your last video.
So, thank you for your service, good sir.
Love your reviews, and especially the sharing of your military experience! Semper Fi brother
I really appreciate the time and energy put into this video🔥🔥🔥🔥
Another top notch look into Action Force. I love this line and I agree is the first line that has made me feel like a kid since I was getting my first Joes at age 4
Great video! I love seeing where some of the figure inspiration comes from. Trigger’s a favourite 😉 he does look badass, not sure about the guy voicing him though 😆 detail on desert rat is amazing
Man, id love to get my paintbrush on that uniform, a little weathering, while not necessary, the sculpt is so good, it would go from awesome toy to art!
Loved this review and am so glad to see the continuation of your Action Force commercial sketches (the Bhut Bobby Buggy had me dying 🤣🤣🤣! AF B³ - Coming Soon!
My Desert Rat I have on display is amazing and the quality is stunning.
Awesome toyline and review! #AFAF
Tony.. this was a Awesome Review of those figures thanks for all of those Video I watch them all .........again thanks..
Okay. Seeing Tony in the full Desert Rat gear was kind of trippy.
I keep promising myself, due to space and cost, I will end out my collecting with Marvel Legends... however. The more I see of Action Force the more I want these excellent looking figures. These click the nostalgia switch in my head just as Marvel does, in they make me think of sitting with my dad who was a Vietnam Vet, talking over the truths and embellishments of GI Joe 3.75 line at the time. Thanks for the great and informative video.... and I just ordered my first Action Force guys. I think Desert Rat is going to look pretty awesome with my Marvel Legends. Thanks Tony!
Excellent video Tony! Beautifully put!
Great video Tony, always informative & entertaining! With some great insights you genuinely wont get else where! definitely make me itchy for more Action Force!
Thanks Dan, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The series 1 troopers I was torn on which one to collect. An easy choice after seeing the Delta Troopers. A lot of other good troop building options with the Garrison Cavalry, Scarabs and the Night Ops Steel Brigade.
I have two series now stacked up at BBTS ready to do another trip across the world.
From wave 2B, I have Trigger. Sadly, I missed out on Desert Rat.
Again, love the real world explanations of the equipment you used while in Iraq.
Such a great line. Possibly my favorite current line I collect. I would love to see the Red Shadows though.
@ Dark Woods. 3.75 & 6in Red Shadows are coming, just from a different company called Skeletron and the first few figures are being offered as add-ons thru their RoboSkull MK 2 KickStarter. I believe their backerkit preorder store is still open but I would check them out on IG to confirm cause I’m not sure. It had closed 4/30 but then they reopened the store at JoeFest.
Great video. My grandad was in Africa in WWII!
Dessert Rat, you have to peddle really, really fast to take that trike into battle. 😂
Fantastic review!! Man I didn’t know what was in a med pack it’s actually really interesting thank you for sharing.
0:22 If Baron Iron Blood is trying to conquer a desert his brain will probably melt in that 44 gallon drum he wears
Definitive... Awesome Video... Expertly Done.
it's time for action!!! I'd love to see a Desert Rat with camo face paint.
Can’t get enough of this line!!!! Waiting on series 3
Nights ops steel brigade figure is still available! Get it while you can!! I just picked me up 3.
The toy line that’s so tough hasbro figures fall over in their presence
Literally since most classifieds do not come with display stands.
And their weapons look like nerf guns
And body armor? What's that?
The same stuff they use on stormtroopers
if i didnt have amazing self control skills my bank account would be empty and my room would be full of figures like these
Nice video
Keep up the enthusiasm and knowledge
Just ordered Desert Rat today. Excited to receive him.
The figures look really good. Excellent review Tony.
Great video as always Tony, looking forward to those Dorkside Toys troopers to join Desert Rat
I just ordered a “desert rat”. The overall look/design just stands out to me. Maybe valaverse will make a young/flashback desert rat portrait in an accessory pack ;).
Great review Tony, You make me laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣
With the Urban Trooper and Riot Gear I made my perfect Cobra Firefly. Got Desert Rat last week and he is my favorite so far.
🥷🏻👌 Got all my 2Bs in-house and having a blast opening, organizing, playing, etc. with them. So far no issues… just quality fun.
🥷🏻👌 Excellent video, DESERT RAT! 🏜🐀
I need an operator figure with reading glasses and a plad button up shirt. Like the operator from sicario!! Lol I'm really having fun with this line. I have 4 desert rats alone lol can't wait for another version of the rat.
Would love if valaverse did a male body with jeans for the legs, I can see so many "contractor" type builds using a body that appears to have civilian clothing with military gear
Edit: I decided fuck it and grabbed a desert rat for myself, glad to be supporting Valaverse and figures based on real people that aren't pro wrestlers
Amazing review as always, such a shame that Valaverse figures are so expensive in the U.K
Outstanding!
This was awesome. So the 2 toy lines I collect now that I'm passionate about are vintage gi joe and now action force. I have no desire for the classified line anymore
I could definitely go for a Desert Rat v2.
As always, great review! Love the "Bhut Bawwwwwwbie Buggy", and nd thanks for going into detail with the Desert Rat kit. That's great insight that I haven't seen with other reviews.
As much as that Delta Trooper is FIRE, I'm all about that Garrison Cav Trooper. The color combo and weapon is perfect! Best thing is if you don't want to have your squad to get Medieval, the visor can be detached without any issues.
So, is it time for Wave 3 yet?
Awesome video
awsome figure and likeness
desart rat👍👍💯💯
Holycrap this guy looks like that figure Desert Rat
; )
Good luck!
Action Force AF! 🤘🏻
What are action force figures? Are they from a video game or a cartoon? They look cool 😎
fantastic
It would have been awesome if he would have gave you the younger head sculpt as well as the current.
Great video! New to your channel. Love it!
Rangers Lead the Way! Good stuff sir.
wow the music at the start sounded like a tune from Powell Peralta sk8 vid Animal Chin..... lol
When will Kerak be available on Valaverse shop? It's out of stock now on most online shops in the US. Thank you.
Did you reach out to Valaverse with your question?
Trigger! I need that!
Wait….so is there something we can spend the Action Points on? Bc I got a lot to cash in and more on the way! Great video as always!
Just curious, that looks like a Fallkniven on your tac vest? Maybe Cold Steel SRK?
Running out of room in the display case. What a great problem to have. Apologies for repeating myself but Hasbro needs to start looking over its shoulder. Valaverse is making products Hasbro can only dream of doing. Continued success.
Dang Tony is a full on bad ass
Got my Desert 🐀
Well I just ordered my desert rat. I collect Star Wars but I’m getting sucked into the Valaverse.
That tauntaun must be dying in the heat.
I didn't know desert rat had a combat tauntaun.
these figures are brilliant i really want to get into them but i can’t seem to find anywhere selling them in the uk i’ve ordered one from the usa but hopefully i can find somewhere else
www.toysarama.co.uk/action-figures/action-force-valaverse
Outfuckingstanding!
FULL FORCE
Great video! Intro was great! Loved the old school vibe from the tv commercial!
I only wanted a few of these figures & already got them but after this video, I just ordered a bunch more.
Tony you really are a rat !! Lol
I would totally get her. But I wasn't able to go to Joe fest this year
An all female line with a character called Kill-Switch?! Smeg how cool is that!?
what scale are these? same as gi joe? less than or like equal too
Its good to know that there is another glock um disliker out there lol
Your med kit is a basic combat lifesavers kit. It's a standardized set of procedures and equipment all of us in the American Army had to be trained with. I've used tourniquets before but never the chest stem of the nasopharyngeal tube. I hope I never do.