G1 Megatron came with some weird looking flat gun that he never used in the cartoon. The reissue came with the big flat chrome sword as well. I think they just sort of slipped onto his fists.
I sold about 20 G1 Transformers and 30 GI Joe Figures with 10 vehicles for $80 AUD at a market back in 1995. I needed the cash for a custom surfboard. Worst mistake I ever made. Almost as bad as selling 3 drawers of original Space Lego, complete with with boxes and instructions for 50 bucks. The lady I sold them to had refilled every box with the correct parts and instructions and was selling them for 20 to 80 dollars each in her second hand shop. All 40 of them. I had that Megatron with all the parts, but dont remember there being a gun or a sword. Plus Soundwave had all his tapes. Optimus still had all the accessories in the trailer. 3 mail order only Autobots. God Im an idiot.
Awesome show, been watching for a month now and I'm hooked. I Love the TMNT Toys and Old G.I Joes, And The owner working on those hard deals. You can tell he really wants to give the people a good deal but also be fair to himself. Good shop owner and staff.
Just found the channel a few days ago, I’m addicted. Love the concept. The knowledge you guys have about these toys is fantastic, “this version had this shade brown rifle, but here let me show you this other version I have in the back so you can see the difference” aggh I love it. 🤘🤘
I’m fortunate to have the g1 Megatron in the box encased in acrylic and a loose one as well . Has to be one of the coolest toys ever . Plus I found an 82 zap at a toy show for 5$ complete.
Some Japanese G1 came With the sword . The American one did come with a chrome blaster piece that attaches to his arm: that might be what he was thinking was a sword
I couldn't see anyone the mentioned it but the guy that was talking about Megatron with a sword it was a Japanese exclusive pack as far as I'm aware the first time he came with the sword was in the convoy vs Megatron double pack snd the sinhle Japanese release both VFX versions from 1985 . I had to go and look as my megatron as a kid had a metallic silver sword and a lot of my friend did ...maybe we just got some Japanese stock here in the UK around 17:31
I bet that Megatron is super clean…if it was in your case, haha…great pickup dude!! I recently got a minty Skywarp, it’s amazing really, he has no serial number on his leg so I think it might be a first run G1 molding. Any idea?
As a child of the late 70s and early 80s, the Star Wars action figures were something I saw every kid at school playing with, but I never owned myself. I asked for them at Christmas more than once, but Santa never brought any. Had I owned them and played with them, I’m sure I would be a diehard collector today. Instead, I am a record collector because I had my Mom’s records to play with while growing up. For the worn action figures that aren’t put out on the store display, what is the eventual plan for them? It might be neat to put together budget sets of played-with figures for those who don’t have deep pockets. In some ways, the worn figures are cooler because they were loved and played with. How many collectors today wish they still had the worn figures they played with as a kid?
Thank uuuuuuuuu for the dope video/ amazing past u rewind us back to....keep up the amazing work to just post as much possible....we allllllll as supporters live it allllll💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I wish I could visit this store, they loads of stuff I would purchase, nothing like this store in the UK….these videos are immense, keep these videos coming👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Any chance you could do a show just talking about yourself, the shop, your personal collection, why your in this field, is this your full time only job, how do you make things work within the stores constantly changing inventory. Your truly phenomenal!
close to 20 years ago I sold my Star Wars collection on Ebay. It included moc figures (about 20 or so) comics (Marvel 1-10 plus Dark Horse and even one signed my Mark Hamil and Carrie Fisher), some vehicles and loose figures and some 12" figures. I got about $1000 for it but I paid for shipping which was over $100. I highly regret it.
Thats how it goes. And are you talking about POTF1 or POTF2? OTF2 ain't worth much today. Most Figures are like $5 Bucks but most stores and on ebay many are selling them for $10-$20... I sold my POTF2 Figures and they were 'lose' almost 20 years ago. I had all the Figures (not every '2 Pack') and every Vechicle and Playset. I sold it for about the same or even a bit more and i don't regret it because it would not be much more today. But i'm glad that POTF2 is kinda 'cheap' because i'm back to collecting all of the figure 'moc' to hang them on my office wall at home. And i'm glad im from Europe, Germany because 'shipping' in the US sounds like hell. lol Shipping in germany and to other EU countrys is cheap af and always has been and you always have 'Insured shipping'. Paid like $10 for shipping and it's now like $12 in 2024. lol There are no 'restirctions' on how big the shipping box can be - Only how 'heavy'.
4 years ago I had the chance to buy G1 Meg along with my Jetfire at a good price but I was like nah thanks but no thanks. I still don't want him but I sure would of liked the profit from him now.
I was watching a show called "A Toy Store Near You" on Amazon Prime Season 1, Episode 1 I think and apparently there is a G1 Megatron that comes with a sword.
A few things . 82 had straight arms and the legendary Mickey Mouse Cobra logo and the normal cobra logo . 83 had swivel arms and the normal cobra logo .
There was an anime store in a mall by me that had the G1 Megatron mint in box for $200 like 20 years ago. I never bought it. I kept buying Gundams instead, and saying next time. When I finally was going to get it, place was gone. Poof…like it was just a dream.
No jokes love seeing your store busy like that definitely well deserved. Also, how to get a RUclips spot for a tradein?? I might make a trip one day because i have some goodies to sell.
The most important parts of every video is the INFORMATION ABOUT JUST ON ANYTHING/CALMNESS WITH U EXPLAINING ON EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT.....THIS IS Y WE/I BELIEVE IN THIS AMAZING CHANNEL......IF U SEE WHAT I HAVE SINCE LITTLE WILL BLOW YA MIND TOO WHERE R U LOCATED? Because I moved from NYC of 35 years collecting n now located in miami
Someone should do a psychological study about people that own and work in the collectible market. It’s just such a different place than the world most of us live in. I’m a big time record collector but I’m a lawyer. I don’t have the nerve or guts to step this far into anything. Fascinating
The other thing I wonder is why these are ALL dudes..and wonder how many of them have wife’s or families. Probably less than half? Mostly single dudes?
@@awrogers3013are you married? Do you have kids?. Your post infers that toy collectors and sellers are losers. I guarantee you most of the people you see working at Federation have families. They are successful intelligent people who do what they love. I wish I was 10 years older and retired. I'd work for free for them just to hang out, organize and be part of that group.
Keep the videos coming, you guys r the bomb, someday I'm going to come visit u all, and bring in some vintage toys I got from my childhood 80s . Nice video , thanks again
The early bird set from Star Wars was exciting to see as a kid ( seen it in your last episode too). I actually have the remakes from the 2000s on my window 🪟 shelf. Love the show. ✌️👍👍👍
I wish hasbro would do a jeep version of hound like in the g1 action figures but use the jeep version of bumblebee from the bumblebee movie action figure line from hasbro studios I think all hasbro needs to do to make a jeep version of hound would be to take the same design as the yellow jeep from bumblebee and then make an army green Version of it and do some modifications to make it have hounds weapons on the vehicle mode and apply printed on decals that match the g1 hound decals and then do a head swap and then there you go you have a modern version of the g1 hound.
The show is cool but contacting these guys via Facebook to inquire on toys is where the cool stops. It’s like they are doing you a favor unless you are looking to drop big money. Remember guys there are a lot of options to buy these days. Customer service is what sets you apart from the rest.
@@toyfederation Sure. It’s feedback I am sure the experience in person is a lot better. If you are calling yourself a brick and mortar store than I apologize for this comment. I have reached out looking for figures in stock and I have been met with “yes we do” and being an in box collector I always ask can I see the condition of the box and I never get a respond back. This is not a one time occurrence by the way.
Another fascinating video! One piece of feedback (if it is okay with you): I notice that you are adding channel branding on some of your thumbnails, but not all of them. It is really helpful for me to pick out your videos in my feed (I sub to a lot of toy channels) if your thumbs have some common element. A logo, a unique color/tone, someone's face. Completely up to you. Like Daniel Day-Lewis, I will find you. But this might help others find you? Keep up the good work!
We are at a show and made a split decision to change the thumbnail to have more confidence in the video traction which turned out to be the right move. Sorry you saw the one time we had to make a call while on the road.
Maybe start doing a deposited lay away for people to buy the more expensive toys . If they change their minds before final payment and ask for their money back you guys keep the deposit. It's only fair
Get out of here with your sword. Come on. People shouldn't argue and learn from shop owners like this instead of thinking they are the expert. We get this a lot when people think their items are in perfect condition and we point out flaws and they can't accept that their items aren't perfect and will continue to argue about it.
Does G1 Megatron come with a gun?
A gun using a gun. They should’ve just had smaller and smaller guns that transformed and held each other like a Russian doll🤣
Best channel on the internet
The US release comes with a chrome gun
@@thewalruswasjason101 Matryoshkatron
G1 Megatron came with some weird looking flat gun that he never used in the cartoon. The reissue came with the big flat chrome sword as well. I think they just sort of slipped onto his fists.
This show is a addictive. I want more.....unlimited episodes
MORE 🔥
Every Saturday at 9!
@@toyfederationYasss🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
17:02 In the wise words of Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. “It belongs in a museum!” 😂😂😂
Maybe so.
Digging thru old toys and putting them together is a dream job
Wow, a 4 month wait for those early bird figures. That must have been a painful wait for kids back then.
Very much so!
I sold about 20 G1 Transformers and 30 GI Joe Figures with 10 vehicles for $80 AUD at a market back in 1995. I needed the cash for a custom surfboard. Worst mistake I ever made.
Almost as bad as selling 3 drawers of original Space Lego, complete with with boxes and instructions for 50 bucks. The lady I sold them to had refilled every box with the correct parts and instructions and was selling them for 20 to 80 dollars each in her second hand shop. All 40 of them.
I had that Megatron with all the parts, but dont remember there being a gun or a sword. Plus Soundwave had all his tapes. Optimus still had all the accessories in the trailer. 3 mail order only Autobots. God Im an idiot.
Awesome show, been watching for a month now and I'm hooked. I Love the TMNT Toys and Old G.I Joes, And The owner working on those hard deals. You can tell he really wants to give the people a good deal but also be fair to himself. Good shop owner and staff.
Thank you so much!
It's always a bonus episode when Devin makes an appearance.
I’m 48 and my g1 megatron only came with the gun and shoulder stalk and silencer I got from sears
Great example of why you buy it when you see it
Hunting a Megatron myself. Never had one as a kid
I had no idea you guys had beater Kenner Star Wars in the shop. I’m into restorations and will be hitting that up soon!
We do but we only put out complete versions in the best condition we have
I love how tens of thousands of dollars worth of toys are just sorted through on the floor
Just found the channel a few days ago, I’m addicted. Love the concept. The knowledge you guys have about these toys is fantastic, “this version had this shade brown rifle, but here let me show you this other version I have in the back so you can see the difference” aggh I love it. 🤘🤘
Was a great morning watch with my Coffee and herb!
Awesome
I believe that squid head is a lil ledy figure from Mexico, very rare. Definitely a nice piece!
My new version of Saturday morning cartoons!! ❤❤❤
Love hearing that
Gun Megatron is cool. Don't mind him being a tank though. Thought it was weird he shank when he transformed. Lol.
I haven't thought about the Sucrets tins in a very long time! As a kid, those tins were something I took for granted. Good memories. :)
Great show! I can not get enough of your collection! Anybody show up with stuff from M.A.S.K. and those cool vehicles yet?
We have a ton of MASK!
@@toyfederation LOL "a ton"? Yes I know now that you probably do.😆👍
@@toyfederation But do you have... SECTAURS??? Hmmmm?🤔
Stay tuned
I’m fortunate to have the g1 Megatron in the box encased in acrylic and a loose one as well . Has to be one of the coolest toys ever . Plus I found an 82 zap at a toy show for 5$ complete.
Oh wow! Nice!
The sucrets case to store weapons really brought back memories.
That's why when I got to Estate sales I open every single sucrets tin.
Some Japanese G1 came
With the sword . The American one did come with a chrome blaster piece that attaches to his arm: that might be what he was thinking was a sword
I couldn't see anyone the mentioned it but the guy that was talking about Megatron with a sword it was a Japanese exclusive pack as far as I'm aware the first time he came with the sword was in the convoy vs Megatron double pack snd the sinhle Japanese release both VFX versions from 1985 .
I had to go and look as my megatron as a kid had a metallic silver sword and a lot of my friend did ...maybe we just got some Japanese stock here in the UK around 17:31
I bet that Megatron is super clean…if it was in your case, haha…great pickup dude!!
I recently got a minty Skywarp, it’s amazing really, he has no serial number on his leg so I think it might be a first run G1 molding. Any idea?
Yea!
The japanese Micro man Walther P38 U.N.C.L.E. came with a chromed sword.
Didn’t know that he was part of Toy Federation, but I’ve gotten good deals from this guy every time I go to JoeLanta
I love this channel! More videos please!
Every Saturday Morning at 9
@@toyfederation perfect
Awesome!
This is a great channel! Love how it is filmed. TV quality
The MMPR/PR lot was a good parts bin, Titanus always is without his battery cover, thats a rare *ss find if you get it
Yea!
This should be a cable TV series honestly I love the content more please!😊
Every Saturday at 9!
that megatron! I've been searching locally at estate sales, yard sale, marketplace ads for 15 years and NOTHING
That FRESH PRINCE HUMAN "T-SHIRT" WAS ABOVE N BEYOND
As a child of the late 70s and early 80s, the Star Wars action figures were something I saw every kid at school playing with, but I never owned myself. I asked for them at Christmas more than once, but Santa never brought any. Had I owned them and played with them, I’m sure I would be a diehard collector today. Instead, I am a record collector because I had my Mom’s records to play with while growing up.
For the worn action figures that aren’t put out on the store display, what is the eventual plan for them? It might be neat to put together budget sets of played-with figures for those who don’t have deep pockets. In some ways, the worn figures are cooler because they were loved and played with. How many collectors today wish they still had the worn figures they played with as a kid?
Brilliant seeing action figures played with as a kid again is awesome 👌 guys you are legend
Im not even big on toys anymore, but I love this store and I really appreciate this channel 🙏
Thank you!
Love watching these videos. Would love to see what star trek stuff you have.
Not much but we do have some
Thank uuuuuuuuu for the dope video/ amazing past u rewind us back to....keep up the amazing work to just post as much possible....we allllllll as supporters live it allllll💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Still got my G1 Megatron and Optimus in the box. Will never part with them, too many fond memories.
I'm surprised Hascrap has done as well as it has with the modern lightning collection. It was surpasses my expectations for the line 😛
Haha
"It was my cousin's."
Usually translates to....
"I got it from a storage locker with at least another hundred or more figures"😉
Saturday morning Toy Federation FTW 🤘👍
Yea!
How can I get stuff from you all to Alaska
Come to the store.
@@toyfederation I'm in Alaska not an easy drive there lol
@@woodrowhull5811 Better get started now!
Megatons original release indeed came with a Sword. Hasbro dropped it after their partnership with Takara.
So entertaining, Thanks for the videos ! Toys Rock!
Yea!
I wish I could visit this store, they loads of stuff I would purchase, nothing like this store in the UK….these videos are immense, keep these videos coming👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Fly over!
@@toyfederation wish I could, I would end spending hours in your shop buying vintage SW figs… love these video’s , you guys really know your stuff
UK viewer here - man would love a store like this in London. So jealous Americans have this awesome store
@@jaymiah8595 We have dozzens of stores like this in the U.S.
Any chance you could do a show just talking about yourself, the shop, your personal collection, why your in this field, is this your full time only job, how do you make things work within the stores constantly changing inventory. Your truly phenomenal!
They have a podcast now
the takara version of megatron has a sword same with the microchage pre transformers one
All sales are in store only? You have any online selling thingys? The amount of stock you guys have is just insane
So what was rare about that Megatron, just that he was a gun? Was it pre-rub sign?
Nothing rare. Just don’t get a lot and that one sat for a while without being bought
@10:57 Where can I get the shirt that Ryan is wearing?
The prices off the likes off .99 was originally to stop store staff just pocketing the money as they were forced to open the till and give change etc
close to 20 years ago I sold my Star Wars collection on Ebay. It included moc figures (about 20 or so) comics (Marvel 1-10 plus Dark Horse and even one signed my Mark Hamil and Carrie Fisher), some vehicles and loose figures and some 12" figures. I got about $1000 for it but I paid for shipping which was over $100. I highly regret it.
Thats how it goes. And are you talking about POTF1 or POTF2?
OTF2 ain't worth much today.
Most Figures are like $5 Bucks but most stores and on ebay many are selling them for $10-$20...
I sold my POTF2 Figures and they were 'lose' almost 20 years ago. I had all the Figures (not every '2 Pack') and every Vechicle and Playset.
I sold it for about the same or even a bit more and i don't regret it because it would not be much more today.
But i'm glad that POTF2 is kinda 'cheap' because i'm back to collecting all of the figure 'moc' to hang them on my office wall at home.
And i'm glad im from Europe, Germany because 'shipping' in the US sounds like hell. lol
Shipping in germany and to other EU countrys is cheap af and always has been and you always have 'Insured shipping'.
Paid like $10 for shipping and it's now like $12 in 2024. lol
There are no 'restirctions' on how big the shipping box can be - Only how 'heavy'.
Not a museum but oh man, you guys could be! Great selection and a fun discussion!
Haha
Awesome video. You gotta dig them Joe's and Transformers .
Yes!
This is my relaxation after work show now while I go check out collectibles on weekends.
4 years ago I had the chance to buy G1 Meg along with my Jetfire at a good price but I was like nah thanks but no thanks. I still don't want him but I sure would of liked the profit from him now.
Ha we get it
What a great job just handling toys all day long.
This is a great store, and show!
Thank you so much!
I was watching a show called "A Toy Store Near You" on Amazon Prime Season 1, Episode 1 I think and apparently there is a G1 Megatron that comes with a sword.
I’ll have to look that show up
Hi, where would one get those blisters pack to store figures, I've been looking for ages to find them!
A lot of different places online. Just google it. Depends on what figured and what company you want to go with
What is the difference with the 1982 cobra commander and 1983? The guy never explained it?
Straight arm and swivel arm
A few things . 82 had straight arms and the legendary Mickey Mouse Cobra logo and the normal cobra logo . 83 had swivel arms and the normal cobra logo .
Yes that
I'm in San Diego and really want to take a trip to your store
Please do!
Entertaining and informative as always!
Thank you! We try!
Awesome episode
Thanks!
So what do you do with all the Star Wars figs that are faded. Do you keep those for people that want it cheaper or?
Depends
There was an anime store in a mall by me that had the G1 Megatron mint in box for $200 like 20 years ago. I never bought it. I kept buying Gundams instead, and saying next time. When I finally was going to get it, place was gone. Poof…like it was just a dream.
Just as I was about to sleep 😂 you guys have such an amazing collection. Any holy grail pieces you're looking for?
Always
No jokes love seeing your store busy like that definitely well deserved. Also, how to get a RUclips spot for a tradein?? I might make a trip one day because i have some goodies to sell.
Just let us know when you’re coming !
What is that catalog you all looked through to verify the Megatron sword question?
Is it a secret? LoL
I just don’t know the name off the top of my head
i’m pretty sure it only came with select reissues
Mark Bellomo
The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Transformers Action Figures
“It’s not a museum. “ line of the show folks! How much is princesses Bosk?
Priceless
New here, where is this great place?
The most important parts of every video is the INFORMATION ABOUT JUST ON ANYTHING/CALMNESS WITH U EXPLAINING ON EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT.....THIS IS Y WE/I BELIEVE IN THIS AMAZING CHANNEL......IF U SEE WHAT I HAVE SINCE LITTLE WILL BLOW YA MIND TOO
WHERE R U LOCATED? Because I moved from NYC of 35 years collecting n now located in miami
The best channel on RUclips
Oh wow!
Do you have an online toy store?
We don’t
It looked like a spaceship
What?
OMG $150 for that helmet? Does it light up or something ?
Someone should do a psychological study about people that own and work in the collectible market.
It’s just such a different place than the world most of us live in.
I’m a big time record collector but I’m a lawyer.
I don’t have the nerve or guts to step this far into anything.
Fascinating
The other thing I wonder is why these are ALL dudes..and wonder how many of them have wife’s or families. Probably less than half? Mostly single dudes?
The obsession seems stronger than record collectors….of which I’m one…never knew this world existed
Why throw shade?
Let people live their lives, go read the books you're told to lawyer boy and stay in your lane
@@awrogers3013are you married? Do you have kids?. Your post infers that toy collectors and sellers are losers.
I guarantee you most of the people you see working at Federation have families. They are successful intelligent people who do what they love. I wish I was 10 years older and retired. I'd work for free for them just to hang out, organize and be part of that group.
Personally I love y’all’s content keep up the great witk
I have a ewok tree house cool thing to have but mine not complete
Awesome!
Keep the videos coming, you guys r the bomb, someday I'm going to come visit u all, and bring in some vintage toys I got from my childhood 80s . Nice video , thanks again
Please come visit!
All hail Megatron....it's not a museum!
No it is not!
If I lived near this place I’d be going there today.
Come anyway! Haha
How come don’t use toy federation bags they would be a good souvenir too
How much for tht Gundam GM power??
Come in and find out!
Love the show guys! Need to take a trip there from Florida
Please do! What part of Florida?
@@toyfederation Palm Bay!
Devin the man!
The early bird set from Star Wars was exciting to see as a kid ( seen it in your last episode too). I actually have the remakes from the 2000s on my window 🪟 shelf. Love the show. ✌️👍👍👍
Awesome! I love it!
I wish hasbro would do a jeep version of hound like in the g1 action figures but use the jeep version of bumblebee from the bumblebee movie action figure line from hasbro studios I think all hasbro needs to do to make a jeep version of hound would be to take the same design as the yellow jeep from bumblebee and then make an army green Version of it and do some modifications to make it have hounds weapons on the vehicle mode and apply printed on decals that match the g1 hound decals and then do a head swap and then there you go you have a modern version of the g1 hound.
do yall buy sealed pokemon games , i have pokemon emerald , ruby and saphire sealed
The hits keep on coming! ❤ newark nj in the house
Yea!
Actually the 1986 reissue of Megatron came with his gun and a chrome sword.
The show is cool but contacting these guys via Facebook to inquire on toys is where the cool stops. It’s like they are doing you a favor unless you are looking to drop big money. Remember guys there are a lot of options to buy these days. Customer service is what sets you apart from the rest.
Can you explain this
@@toyfederation Sure. It’s feedback I am sure the experience in person is a lot better. If you are calling yourself a brick and mortar store than I apologize for this comment.
I have reached out looking for figures in stock and I have been met with “yes we do” and being an in box collector I always ask can I see the condition of the box and I never get a respond back. This is not a one time occurrence by the way.
do you sell marvel legends in your store?
Yes we do
Another fascinating video! One piece of feedback (if it is okay with you): I notice that you are adding channel branding on some of your thumbnails, but not all of them. It is really helpful for me to pick out your videos in my feed (I sub to a lot of toy channels) if your thumbs have some common element. A logo, a unique color/tone, someone's face. Completely up to you. Like Daniel Day-Lewis, I will find you. But this might help others find you?
Keep up the good work!
We are at a show and made a split decision to change the thumbnail to have more confidence in the video traction which turned out to be the right move. Sorry you saw the one time we had to make a call while on the road.
Hope you had fun at the show!
We did.
Takara G1 release came with a sword
Correct!
Maybe start doing a deposited lay away for people to buy the more expensive toys . If they change their minds before final payment and ask for their money back you guys keep the deposit. It's only fair
They have a sign up at the counter that says they do layover
Layaway
I recommend longer videos. Entertaining though.
20 is a perfect sweet spot for youtube. Stats say most people only watch X amount of videos/mins a day in between life happening
They are 4-5 times longer
SUPER COOL!😄!
Get out of here with your sword. Come on. People shouldn't argue and learn from shop owners like this instead of thinking they are the expert. We get this a lot when people think their items are in perfect condition and we point out flaws and they can't accept that their items aren't perfect and will continue to argue about it.
It’s tough