Did I Buy It or Leave It!!... NEC Toy Fair - Sep 2024

[@VintageToyRush]

What caught your eye? Let me know in the comments! As always your support is appreciated. Let's see who we can meet and what we can find!! Cheers, Dave

[@dominicpaul1]

Everything 😆 🤤

[@VintageToyRush]

Of course!!! 🤣

[@tydiriumhanger1320]

Awesome show and great stuff for sale over there! Glad you had some good finds and yes police academy has gotten pricey!

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah pleased with Sweet Chuck - 5+ years ago you really could pick up carded Police Academy for a tenner each over here, they would just sit there on stalls!!

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

Great vid Dave! & I love that opening track you use in your vids 😉👌

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers OnlyOne!! Appreciate that from you 🤘

[@FullersFigures]

Was a pleasure seeing you again Dave. The bond books were a lovely find. The cover art on them are fantastic. And that Mr T is just wonderful. And perfect time of year for it too!👌✨

[@VintageToyRush]

And you too Conor! Love the Bond books, they're fairly light weight read too - don't see them around that much in that condition. Mr T may have to appear on a livestream at some point 🤣

[@keeponcollecting]

Finally we got around to watching this and loved it! Didnt realise that Sweet Chuck and Cpt Harris was so hard to get 🤷You have so much good toys and at good quality. Every Toy Hunt we see toys that we would love to purchase for our collections. Amazing! Thanks for taking us around the show Dave, loved it! 👌❤😁

[@VintageToyRush]

G'day!! 🤘 Yeah both were mail-aways, I guess they weren't sent off for as much as Star Wars 🤣 If you guys ever visit the UK!! I'm taking you to all the toy fairs!!! 😎

[@BobTimbs]

Hi Dave , it was great for me and my wife to meet you at the NEC as we had our first stall at this event. Again your video is first class and you are a hard act to follow . Keep up the good work.

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi Bob, I was hoping you'd comment - it was great to meet you both too. Hopefully, you had a successful day. Thanks for the support and kind words 👍

[@Teriyaki_Emu]

G'Day Dave, Great video. Love the variety. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.😁👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Teriyaki!! Thanks for the support 👍

[@scubapete9500]

Oh man!!! What a treat!!! Again it took me about an hour to watch this as I paused/rewind/pause.😉

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha Pete!! 👍 Imagine if we still used VHS 🤣

[@mister_b_customs]

Awesome tour of the NCC ! Definitely got some great pick ups there Dave! Always love seeing all the vintage Star Wars that's for sale! Glad you were able to aquire a 'sealed" ET finger! You never know what the open ones have been through! 🤭

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Mr B!! 🤘 If it's vintage Star Wars you want, I'll be heading to Echo soon!! LOL, yeah, stay away from the loose fingers 🤣

[@dezt5108]

Fantastic video VTR. Always an absolute pleasure meeting up with you. What a great day looking around for toys! You were indeed the first recipient of my humble sticker!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Dez! Great to meet the both of you... hope you found some goodies on the day! Cheers, Southern Dave 😎

[@ScottCrusher]

Another cracking episode Dave! I always love seeing the more obscure toys on offer in your part of the world. Terminate Man? Brilliant! Very cool to see The Blank in the wild. I was hoping you'd grab the Thunderlips, I love the vintage Rocky line, but a pricey piece!

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Scott!! 👍 Ha ha Terminate Man is brilliant And yeah, have heard about The Blank but never seen one in person. Now I want to see if the face looks anything like Madonna!!! Yeah, the price was the reason I walked away from Thunderlips this time!! 🤘

[@antoniovistcoatis1541]

lots of great stuff there!! Those Galaxy Warriors figs always make me laugh. The knock offs have become popular now and thats really pretty cool. Nice pick ups.

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Antonio! Yeah, seems everyone is looking for something outside the norm, and knock offs are a good place for that 👍

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Wonderful video of the Toy Fair. The Indiana Jones figure @10:51 for £2000 was insane. @14:21 I think was a Star Wars Parker Cardback from Germany and the Droids side gunner @14:32 looked great also! I wanted to point out also the R2D2 @15:07 second from the right looks to be a very rare Spanish figurine from 1986. This place is amazing. Thank you Dave for the tour!

[@VintageToyRush]

G'day Mike!!! 🤘 I think you spotted more than I did on the day LOL Just watched back, yeah really nice items you spotted there 👍

[@jeff72_]

Great video Dave, yeah the Thunderlips MOC is cool. Very nice Bond paperback pickups too and some nice Corgi Juniors. Thanks for sharing Dave 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Jeff!! 🤘 I'll have to keep waiting on the Thunderlips MOC - I had the chance years ago to acquire one for much much cheaper, but thought at the time well I've got the 3 main characters, I'll easily get Thunderlips later - oh what an idiot 🤣 Very pleased with the Bond books 👍

[@jeff72_]

Hopefully it'll present itself again, hard to know at the time how these things will work out to be fair. Great to hear you're pleased with the Bond books, and rightly so 👍

[@ALandLTA-Adam]

Nice one Dave. So many cool things that I’d like to collect but don’t dare go down the rabbit hole! 😂 Some nice pickups too! 👍🏻

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Adam! 👍 Go on, fall down at least one rabbit hole! 🤣

[@rccretro]

Nice chatting with you on the day mate. Thank you for featuring my stall on your great video.

[@VintageToyRush]

No problem! I try to help out the dealers where I can - after you, where else am I gonna find stuff 😎

[@garymoore1975]

I spotted some real nice pieces! Awesome review of the NEC toy show. Spotted a Marvel Carnage figure that only gets released Oct 6th here in the U.S. NEED!!!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Gary!!! 🤘 Really surprised we get some Marvel stuff before the US!!! Hope you find one over there!

[@bikerscout7467]

Great seeing your experience at NEC, Dave! Wish I could have made it this time. Next Spring is definitely marked in my calendar! Some really interesting items there! I think you are tempting me to expand my James Bond Collection! 😉😎😁 Hope to see you there next time!

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Biker! It would be great to meet up at the NEC!! Look forward to that 👍 Bond eh!! Now, does that mean I'm an influencer LOL I'm really enjoying having a look at the Bond pieces, problem is many of them carry a high price! But still great to collect 🤘

[@andystoysandmodels9582]

Also sweet chuck is such a fun pick up!! Love the police academy line!

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, definitely happy with Sweet Chuck! It's not the greatest figure, but fun and of course needed for the collection 🤣

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

Discovered you through Keep on Collecting live streams. This is awesome. The amount of cool figures, especially Kenner police academy, has me so jealous

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi, welcome! Love the Keep On Collecting guys! Yeah, unusual amount of Police Academy this time 👍

[@andystoysandmodels9582]

Mate thank you for the mention on the books. It’s always a hectic day at nec and looks like you had a great one!! Thanks again and see you at sandown if your around 👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

No problem! Anything to help spread the word. Should be at Kempton if you're there 👍

[@andystoysandmodels9582]

@@VintageToyRush oh yeah I will be. Same table of leftovers though 😂 but a much nicer and calmer fair

[@RoboticDrift]

Hey man! I was there too! Really enjoyed your video, you captured the experience nicely.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 Did you pickup anything?

[@ReynoldsReviews]

Another cracking episode Dave, that thunder lips was fire!!!! But a lot of money for sure, hopefully it’s still there if you change your mind. But that sweet Chuck mail away is awesome, never seen it before, so always nice to go to VTR toy school, one day I hope to have the mail away Harris as he’s always been my favourite police academy character, together with Proctor they are hilarious 🤣 Price is a little steep but as I’ve only attended one show I never knew them any cheaper 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Luke!! 👍 Yeah, the price was the reason I held off on Thunderlips. The problem is when I bought the 3 main characters on card, I had the chance to add Thunderlips on card too (for about £50) - but I thought at the time, oh I can get Thunderlips later - I had no idea it was the rarest one!!! What an idiot LOL But I'm really happy with Sweet Chuck! Harris & Proctor are good for a laugh, no doubt!! 🤣

[@juliancrowe9754]

Great vid mate enjoying it very much keep the vids coming jules uk

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Jules!!! 🤘

[@CountsCuriousCurios]

So many cool knock offs there. Dune collection is trucking, especially considering how you just started. 😂 Love the Mr T Halloween mask and the Bond novels. Another great video sir.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 👍 Yeah, really enjoying the Dune line, looking forward to finding a Sand worm 😎 Ha ha I have no idea why I bought the Mr T mask really !!

[@dominicpaul1]

Always great pacing 🎥 in your videos! 😄👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah thanks!!! Appreciate that!! 👍

[@Chasing80sToys]

Halfway through the video. Watching on the big screen. Always a treat seeing your recap of the NEC. Now for the second half😉👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Chris!! 🤘 Ha ha should have an intermission built into these toy hunts 😎

[@BlackArroToons]

D&D figure evil Wizard Kelek at 1:18 , cool. Nice tour of the show, Dave, thanks. Mr. T and the animated series, nice! The ticket price seems like a lot, and could affect attendance in the future.

[@philloomer]

I doubt it very much, it was rammed until end of business. Just don't buy the early bird if you don't like the price.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! Yeah the D&D figure was immaculate condition! 👍 Maybe if it reaches £20 some people may start to drop off

[@VintageToyRush]

That's my question, is it too much? Cause the Early Bird is busier than ever, obviously people are willing to pay. But it has risen sharply in the last year or so.

[@BlackArroToons]

@@VintageToyRush Thanks Dave. Although I don't live in the UK, in the US, prices have gone up significantly for events and movie theaters, to the point it makes me think twice about what event or movie I'm willing to pay a nearly 50% inflation increase for or to just stay home and save some money for other things.

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

Wow! Didn't realize there were that many Police Academy figures! 😮 Those Bond paperbacks are fantastic and yet another trip down memory lane was the Corgi Bond yellow Citreon!!! Glad you had a great time at NEC! P.S. that E.T finger....😂😂

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Shabby!! Oh yeah, there's 3 series of Police Academy figures!! Looking forward to reading the Bond books - I would have picked up the Citreon as you don't see it card too often, usually it's in a box but too much for me. Don't poke the finger!!! 🤣

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

@@VintageToyRush 😂😂

[@80sKid.]

Look at all those minty Police Academy figures, carded and loose 😍 A pain in the proverbial to get here in Straya for some reason. No joke, I would've broke the bank, lol. What an awesome toy fair...

[@VintageToyRush]

Definitely a Police Academy day!!! Yep, it's way too easy to break the bank 🤣

[@scottwhitehouse7152]

Great you fair video as usual Dave. Always enjoy seeing what’s out there as don’t get a chance to get to the fairs that often. Hopefully next April at NEC, thoroughly enjoyed it this year. Love the MrT mask and .. erm… impersonation 😂 Im thinking A-Team could easily become a sideline collection for me.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Scott!! 🤘 Hopefully you can make an NEC soon. Ha ha, you use the word "impersonation" very loosely... but it's definitely worth looking at A-Team... it's a huge line, so easier to target a particular scale. The 3.75 scale has the vehicles including the van, so probably more iconic 👍

[@scottwhitehouse7152]

@@VintageToyRush I think I’d probably go for the 3.75 scale as remember looking at them in the Great Universal catalogue in the 80s 😂

[@brianrobinson2962]

Fantastic pickup mate

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Brian!! 👍

[@alongandlongtimeago]

Great stuff Dave! I really must get to NEC next year! The more I see those classic 80s WWF carded figures in toy fair videos the more and more I want to start a new mini collection 🤦‍♂️ Loved the Police Academy figures and it’s a shame you didn’t manage to go back for Thunderlips. After all he is the ultimate male… 😂 See you at Echo 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

It would be great to see you at the NEC!! 👍 Yeah, those WWF cards are very cool - I don't know much about wrestling but wouldn't mind the Mountie guy 😎 See you at Echo!

[@Blackedoutewoks]

Cool 😎 cool 🤙 video

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks BOE!! 🤘

[@jedifyfe]

Love that Remco Spiderman Utility Belt at 5:28

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, that's a cool item!! 👍

[@muckmanal1263]

Great video again. Did see you in the cafe and wanted to say hi but didn't want to disturb you. And yes the £18 def put me off from getting the early bird. Way to high

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers!! 👍 Next time, just say hi - not a problem at all 😎

[@coxystoycantina]

Some great pick ups Dave! Love those sealed tops cards, I like picking up sealed packs whenever I see them too and the E.T ones look nice. I saw some BTTF2 ones early in this video, which I always look out for as not easy to get in the UK, hopefully he'll be at Sandown in Nov. Great stuff Dave, you should have got the E.T finger to pull the trigger on the hulk figure for you 😂

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Kev! 👍 Yeah, always nice to pickup a pack or two occasionally. BTTF2 🤘 See you at Sandown!

[@geekstrong1]

Police Academy Sweet Chuck 💪😎 I never even knew about that figure.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha! Definitely an obscure one - never seen one in person before 👍

[@fluxburner1636]

I've noticed a lack of General Madine in resent videos. Glad you finally got away from that guy! Great video Dave.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha Flux!!! That's very true! Mind you, I'm heading into enemy territory soon at Echo Live - I'm sure he'll be ready!! 🤣

[@universaltoycollector]

Such a fantastic day and toy fair. The £18 early bird entry has kinda put me off, so it will be general entry from now on. Great pickups 👍

[@dezt5108]

You'll be coming in with all the other unwashed folk! Including me 😂 £18 is a bit much (almost double the regular cost). I did find it a nice walk around just before the end with a few reduced prices!)

[@universaltoycollector]

@@dezt5108, lol, I will chance it, lol.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Stu! 👍 I'll stick to early bird, it's always the way I've done it but when it goes above £20 it'll be interesting to see the reaction.

[@MonkeyboysToys]

Great video dude! I love those hilarious custom figures, especially Robotic Dick Shooter and Electronic Murderer 😅😅 I still think that if I were to attend a large event like this, I'd be found curled up and weeping in one of the rummage bins, my phone ringing with the bank wanting to know what on earth I was doing. I thought the MUSCLE guide book was rad, i shall have to consider getting one of those. Nice pickups too👍 I wish you had talked more about the E.T. finger 😅😅 Thanks for taking us along with you Dave! 🙏🐵

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Dave!! 🤘Those customs were fantastic - I usually don't feature new stuff in these videos, but they were so good had to spread the word. The MUSCLE guide is a great checklist - so many of them LOL I know Andy well, so if you're interested let me know. I think the ET finger deserves its own video LOL Oh, if you ever made it to one of these fairs, we'd make sure to look after you!!!! 👍

[@XJMX]

Nice pick up on the Bond books- the older Pan versions are actually getting harder to come by in decent condition because there was a rumour of the current publishers wanting to remove 'problematic content' from them in current editions, so a lot of collectors/dealers started hoovering up the old editions.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah, that makes sense - just wish they'd leave these older works alone!

[@loganjorgensen]

Nice of the Nippon Electric Company to put on this toy show...oh not that NEC. Remember why I avoid watching these, see some many things I want to get.🙂 6:30 I think I had that 007 toy gun, the handle grip sparked a memory. Was just watching Moonraker again from a BD 3-pack, I forget how comedic that film was. 14:30 Was looking at those big SW figures again, sure is hard to complete those. 17:24 "I'll be right here.", "Uh, that's my groin E.T.".😅 Awesome custom action figures, very funny. Sweet Dune vehicle, don't see much of them around anymore. 19:46 Been more focused on organizing lately but checked off a couple Omnibots recently, Crackbot and Dingbot.😉

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Logan! Ha ha yeah, the National Exhibition Centre, that's the one 😎 A fair amount of Bond at this one. If you had that 007 gun you were one lucky kid!! Moonraker the film certainly stretches the story, that's for sure 🤣 Loved those custom cards and figures - I don't usually feature modern bits, but wanted to spread the word for this creator. Very pleased with the Dune pickup, never realised those vehicles were based on Rough Riders! Nice Omnibots pickups 👍

[@LordFlashheart.11]

I had loads of these toys when I was kid in the 80s. Mad balls, too, police academy

[@VintageToyRush]

Nice! Good times back then 👍

[@grahamtilley2994]

100 percent right . £18 is a lot get in now

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, I'll keep doing Early Bird for now - but the price seems to have risen quickly over the last year or so!

[@philloomer]

I went home with a lot of that brazilian He-Man stuff - the two advertising boards, a flag and the faker sword!

[@VintageToyRush]

Nice! That's a great haul! 👍

[@geekstrong1]

ET Finger light 💪🤓

[@VintageToyRush]

Oh yeah!! It's the sort of item you'd have in your collection Deano! 💪

[@TimHayes]

Do you live in London VTR Dave? I heard it's very cold there this time of the year! Nice and hot in bright and sunny, California currently! :)

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Tim, I'm in the south east of the UK - it's not freezing yet, mostly grey and wet which is worse in some ways! Some Californian sun would be very welcome right now 👍

[@DRBBIFFA]

IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MUCH OF THE STOCK SELLERS BROUGHT WAS ACTUALY SOLD

[@VintageToyRush]

I have no idea but they sell enough to at least cover the table cost otherwise they wouldn't return 👍