Found A Problem with this Toy Store's Toy...

Found A Problem with this Toy Store's Toy...
Welcome back to the Valaverse channel! In today's episode, Bobby Vala takes us on an exciting journey to his local vintage toy store, Toy Vault, where he dives into a treasure trove of nostalgic toys and collectibles.
Join Bobby as he hunts for some of the most iconic toy lines from our childhood, including:
🛸 Kenner Star Wars: Discover the magic of a galaxy far, far away with classic figures and vehicles that started it all. Bobby shares his favorite finds and the enduring legacy of these timeless toys.
🦸‍♂️ Marvel Legends: As a former Hasbro designer, Bobby gives us an insider's look at the Marvel Legends line he helped create. Learn about the design process, his favorite characters, and the stories behind these beloved action figures.
🐢 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga, dudes! Explore the sewer-dwelling heroes with Bobby as he finds rare and vintage TMNT figures that bring back the pizza-powered memories of the 80s and 90s.
🦇 DC Comics: From Gotham City to Metropolis, delve into the world of DC Comics action figures. Bobby highlights some of the most sought-after collectibles and discusses the evolution of DC toys over the years.
Throughout the video, Bobby shares his expert insights, personal anecdotes, and passion for collecting, making this a must-watch for toy enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of vintage toys, this episode is packed with fun, nostalgia, and valuable information.
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Thanks for watching, and keep collecting!

[@Valaverse]

What do you want Bobby to talk about next?

[@gabrielpinto3054]

The infinite line and the ones you made for them 👌🙌

[@KentHeltzinger]

Bobby, I would really like to hear your honest opinion on the valor vs venom and spytroops gi joe line! Thanks!

[@LaserPants]

Tell us the story of the “behind the scenes guy”.

[@VConley]

The figure you DIDN’T want to make, but GLAD you did

[@Genjunk84]

The death of marvel 3.75

[@electricfootballhero1349]

"I'll do a translucent figure." And that, kids, is how I met your Swarm Shadow.

[@paisano777]

Dude has to have that arrow!!

[@grizzlynightmare8011]

Nah I like it when you point out how toy companies make decisions based on their own greed then there costumer base and your knowledge on toys and how joints works make me feel like I am learning something.

[@AllBreaksLoose]

These shopping vids are actually entertaining unlike so many of the others out there. You add your personal history with the toys and your thoughts on when they were made. However...there's nothing like that toy store around here where I live. 😐

[@andrewtaylor940]

If there was a store like that near me I would be bankrupt.

[@ucitymetalhead]

You and me both.

[@tonyrobles1198]

Man, I can't blame you. There's a toy store like this maybe like 40min away from me lol

[@KTLaughter]

Hearing that story about the Guardians 2-pack basically confirms everything I’ve been assuming about hasbro. I actually got that 2-pack for a good deal back when Toys-R-Us closed and always wondered why Yondu didn’t come with an arrow. Now I know

[@edbraun383]

Bobby, I love that you have the pedigree to discuss pros and cons of lines you've worked on and lines you haven't. I'd like to continue to hear more of your opinions on other companies' products.

[@Valaverse]

I think we may do more videos like this

[@leozindxtreme]

I LOVE these videos out and about talking toys, so much insight about the behind the scenes of toy making, please do more!!!

[@Valaverse]

You think we should!?

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

I have to agree Bobby there’s a special place in my heart for Power Of The Force removable helmet Darth Vader

[@SizmicAction]

I can watch you talk about toys all day

[@paulhitchcock2543]

The NECA Keaton Batman (7 inch) was a TRU exclusive so that’s why it was hard to find.

[@GIDOJO]

The Neca Batman; at the time they tooled up that figure despite not having the specific license to make a movie figures so they sold it at retail in the Nintendo deco…. The one you pointed out in the video was a freebie that came with a Batman Blu-ray…. They “gave” it away by selling you an overpriced copy of the movie

[@Punisher3-16]

Not only as far as Legends, but one thing that really bothers me about Hasbro is how there is never a middle ground with their Child-Targeted lines. It is either: 4 inc figures with 1 single accesory and maybe 1 vehicle for the line Or 12 inch figures with the equivalent movement of a brick. How can Hasbro have the audacity of saying they have to cut more and more investements from their toys if they *purposely* make stuff that kids would get bored with? The X-Men 97' line kinda breaks the mold by having 4 inch mutants and 12 inch Sentinels to go with, but i wouldn't blame kids for being hesitant after the years of damage done by Marvel's Titans Series. Hasbro's only hope is that kids still give it a chance because Titan Series is more associated with the MCU stuff from 5 to 8 years ago so now it is a different generation of children.

[@AllBreaksLoose]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice.

[@andrewtaylor940]

The 12” Shampoo bottle figures apparently sell well overseas (for incredibly cheap). At least that is the claim.

[@Punisher3-16]

@@andrewtaylor940: I live in Central America so i can tell you from daily experience, neither of those claims are true. Titan Series is clogging the shelves in my country. Stuff from Endgame, Wakanda Forever, The Eternals, and even Spider-Man. Not only they aren't cheap, but rather are overpriced due to shipping fees. Titan Series are roughly 20 dollars at the very least and stores never put them on clearance because they think Marvel can sell just on name alone. Due to the line being overpriced from the get-go, it becomes even more overpriced internationally to the point of reaching Marvel Legends pricing. Everyone that works on Hasbro's financing department needs a reality check.

[@robertsinfiniterealms1308]

Death Lok a one of my fav comic characters and I should’ve know Bobby did the infinites version. I’m glad I now know now why Yondu never had his arrow.

[@MrDEMarq]

Sold all my Star-Wars in-box figures after the second sequel, and it was a goo thing too.

[@MoonBeamLaser]

What happened to modern toy aisles 🤔

[@jlcarid]

I had no idea you might’ve been the guy to create the design for that death lock. It is still one of my favorite figures to have ever had. I was such a fan of the character in the 90s it was the first time he looked just like I wanted him to straight out of the comic book. That Was great work

[@LaserPants]

These toy shopping/commentary videos are the most entertaining you guys have done so far.

[@Valaverse]

Thanks! Should we do more?

[@LaserPants]

@@Valaversemore of what?

[@Valaverse]

More videos like this one

[@LaserPants]

@@Valaverse for what?

[@snawzie]

I haven't tried any of your figures yet since I haven't seen any in stores here in the Philippines but I love watching these vids. It's great to see dudes who make figures talk so passionately about them

[@Valaverse]

Thanks for watching!

[@thetitan914]

Bought my first Valaverse figure Jan of this year and it immediately did something that Star Wars episode 7 failed to do. It gave me an instant feeling of nostalgia while at the same time feeling new and fresh. Been hooked ever since and buying whatever I could find. I think he's mentioned it before but I'm curious to know (other than Valaverse of course) which toy line does Mr Vala think is the best ever done?

[@mamunestor]

What do you think about the Erik Arana and Catrina “firing?”

[@LaserPants]

Ooooh that may be too hot for TV 😂

[@christopherbandish6060]

Toy Biz LotR was absolutely amazing. I wish this line kept going. There were so many more I wanted to see.

[@Albertk96]

I was all in on Hasbro Black Series, but just as Bobby points out, the chronic penny-pinching (lack of accessories, lack of paint, price increase, etc) has caused me to abandoned the line, and Hasbro in general.

[@raffamang]

I used to go to that exact same store, but I find better prices online these days

[@johnofark]

I remember being super pissed, when I got that Guardians 2 pack for Christmas, and it had no arrow. So I cut a toothpick and spray painted it gold

[@Valaverse]

Solid fix!

[@foamformers]

You can see Bobby’s passion for figures

[@maybetoby]

Nice David Vonner shoutout. I love those Batman figures he designed, too bad they were never put into production. 12:41 Azrael is my favorite character. I have almost every figure release of him, and it started with that line. Many figures from that line were from Elseworlds storylines. I'm glad you're confirming what most of us already suspected about Hasbro.

[@ranchu85]

I loved that Yondu and it bugged me he never got an arrow. I legit thought it was an oversight and went back looking for other packages to see if they had the arrow and none of them did. Appreciate the story behind this and would love a 4 inch line of valerverse.

[@wilhelmtoyandhobby]

Wow awesome store and so cool to hear you talk about the toys you worked on. cheers!!!!

[@KentHeltzinger]

Great video , I really like these videos of you going in to toy stores talking about the figures. Bravo!

[@user-ub2er4rz4o]

He is $40 bucks that’s how we feel when buying Action Force figures now you know how we feel also !!!

[@Valaverse]

Sorry you feel that way

[@aaronscott5882]

Cool firsthand knowledge!

[@ELECTRIKDOOM77]

So, Boba Fett and Harley Quinn Walk into a toy store........... 😁😁😁

[@Valaverse]

Right!?

[@johnofark]

It feels so weird to see you talk about making toys I've seen 50 times before

[@WagesofCine]

Awesome video! I love hearing the behind the scenes process of the toys straight from the designer and seeing what kind of toys a toy designer likes.

[@grumpyirish9627]

A very valid point is made at the end. This is an example how not speaking up when a manager makes a bad decision results in shit ideas.

[@littlewolvie2396]

Loved this video. What I enjoyed in this one is that you really see Bobby's honest passion for toys, new and vintage alike.

[@dolbyprologik]

I just got into action force recently, had no idea you have a KZbin channel! Awesome content!

[@batforcegrump]

Boba Fett and Harley Quinn casually walk in the store. 😂

[@geekillustratordad4982]

Awesome, love this stuff! My kids love MOTU and my Daughter Loves Turtles of Grayskull.. 🤷‍♂️🤣 Crazy.

[@ClintonMatos]

07:00 a wild Pikachu appeared.

[@Kidred-ys2vp]

Have you ever thought of doing jets for the action force line.They can come with pilots like two. For pilots, think of Ferro from the movie aliens. The jumps suit, and what not, the jet can have two removable seats. And it can with two figures male and female. And with sunglasses on one of the heads and whatnot

[@andrewtaylor940]

Hints are the next vehicle will be flying.

[@zovex]

What's wrong with Boss Fight figures?

[@wakuseimoe]

I still that removable helmet Vader mint on card and the Sebastian Shaw Anakin mint on card.

[@aflodesigns]

tmnt and motu is a excellent toy line right now

[@GamerMan359]

Back when the Mega Man X vs Iron Man two pack was released, I hoped they'd do a two pack with Zero, but it never happened.

[@RAMENTOY]

Wow, what a store. Seriously well stocked

[@hgc7000]

When I worked at a comics shop, the owners had a collectables/action figure setup, those Legends of Batman figs were HOT items when they first came out. So many Bat-Fans were stopping to check them out, And that Azrael figure was one of the best ones.

[@TDizon3]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Your passion for toys similar to mine when I talk to my wife about them. All my speculations about Hasbro have been confirmed because of you!!! As a Power Rangers fan, they reslly did a diservice to the brand....

[@enriquejimenezgalvez5363]

Bobby youre figures are really good I was on gi joe classified stuff but idkn i bougth my First action force and dude i love swarm figs theyre definetly my favorites, but damn the good guys are really cool 2 i really want the wave 5 the leader,the robot and the samurai are Just 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Valaverse]

They will be available soon!

[@user-et1vh7ge9f]

You could use that shield with the union jack to cosplay captain brittan!

[@lareh5501]

9:08 I buckled and picked up the first few Neca 18inch figures for TMNT when I came across them on sale, but after each one I said to myself, _"if they just did krang at this size, I wouldn't have picked th is/these turtles up."_ ...oh, 13:45 😅😆

[@ninja.wit.da.ninja-to]

Episode 1 the phantom menace is my favorite star wars.

[@MarkWilson-fp8mr]

Was cool seeing you today Bobby, can't wait till next month. DFW is going to be awesome, can't wait for the 100th figure and new wave too.

[@Valaverse]

Thanks! You too!

[@aflodesigns]

those dc line also had a good marvels line...i still have my daredevil

[@andrewflashchannelgibbs5384]

These are the best videos. Seeing the toys and hearing the trivia behind them is great. 👍

[@LoganWood121]

That 7" Neca 89 Batman was hard to come by mostly due to it being an extra with a Diamond luxe editon blu ray of the movie. That's the only way they could release the figure in those colors in that scale. Nice to see someone appreciate Legends of Batman. So many people shit on that line, but it was a big deal for the day. Finally, we got figures that looked accurate to characters in the comics. We've come a long way since, but that line was groundbreaking.

[@aflodesigns]

i have the og star trek figures in my garage ..was my dads..he passed away 5 years ago and i had to keep em

[@demetricsmith471]

Marvel Infinite/Universe is still my favorite line of figures. That line was awesome!

[@jakeZ79]

All the new vintage collection figures are smaller then the Power of the force 2 figures

[@btbcc12859]

Junn planning nightmare before christmas that came with casket! I have the DC Batmobile, I need the Batwing. The Batcycle would be nice but McFarlane re-release it and now it goes for almost as much as 200 which is rediculous 🤦🏿

[@fynncobb9122]

Oh…no way!! Love Toy Vault! Another amazing video!!

[@ItsJGonzo]

That whole penny issue sucks. It sucks that corporations are like that. I dealt with the same thing when it came to something as little as purchasing something this quarter or the next. A company making millions is worried about a hundred dollar purchase until another quarter. The cheap sh!t is the most annoying and frustrating thing just to cut costs.

[@FigureFever]

Bobby I know that collectible store at Warwick Mall near the food court. 😉 I couldn't keep up with all of those 3.75 figs from the 1990's - 2000's. I like your commentary on the figures Bobby.

[@TrueNomadSkies]

Those Nightquest Batman figures from Legends of Batman (especially the red one) were my favourites. Same with the Catwoman. Such a cool line.

[@Valaverse]

Was a cool line

[@knightwalker317]

Awesome hunt bro, keep it hunting Bobby 👍🏻, this is really interesting and fun to watch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Valaverse]

Think we may be doing more like this

[@knightwalker317]

Awesome keep it coming bro 💪🏻

[@Valaverse]

Will do!

[@aflodesigns]

those xmen figures were sooo fun..i had soooo many

[@MythonThePython]

That looks like such an awesome shop!

[@EeveeTrainer-yb4bg]

Great job!

[@CrossBonesKoopa]

Love Action Force

[@_MECHA_]

Underated

[@Valaverse]

What is

[@traviswilcox3472]

Fun watch ..I dig that store. You have classic Metallica playing in the background as you shop for figures & then all of a sudden Boba Fett & Harley Quinn show up. Nice. I saw Pikachu there as well but I’d rather he disappear. 😁

[@scorpfpv8647]

Toy vault is my spot!! In Marlboro ma though

[@khalilumrani9742]

Thank you Bobby for your action force figure it's a man dream come through

[@Valaverse]

You think so!?

[@citadelli]

Galoobs Action Fleet was awesome and deep until Hasbro bought them them out to cancel completion. Power of the Force were deep too, they could never repeat today.

[@route51]

Boba Fett and Harlequinn. Now that's a cool crossover.. anyway enjoyed the last video. Enjoyed this too. Hope to see more toy shopping with you. Kinda miss 3.75" Marvel and Star Wars figures. How about doing your personal take on military figures from JoyToy or Acid Rain..

[@Valaverse]

Think we may do more like this!

[@Luigitime2015]

Wow my region new England ,i been to that one once Warwick but been to Dartmouth many times but like toy vault they prices are high so occasionally but stuff there especially it on clearance and cheap video games

[@megamike420]

I love TMNT but it does seem they will put the name on anything now a days :( Eastman and Laird are milking every penny while they can.

[@andrewtaylor940]

Eastman and Laird sold out years ago. In fact I think Laird sold his interests to Eastman cheap back in the day.

[@BBall-dq9mt]

That place is in Warwick mall

[@cyrinix]

Toy Vault is fun to visit, but bad for trade-ins and most of their prices aren't good unfortunately.

[@TheHairyGorilla]

You still got toy stores in the US :P lol mostly online only in the UK.

[@nottopgoon5773]

WAS THAT BOBA FETT????

[@ROUGEBLOCK]

No he's cousin Bob Fett

[@hgc7000]

I think that was Vinnie Fett and Hayley Quinn.

[@gabrielpinto3054]

Wow its amazeing you created marvel infinite i still have few but yes the 90s xmen i still have and collect till this day lol the mcfarland always blows my mind even his old figures in 90 still hld up 🔥 🔥 🔥 wait what u did the ryu vs widow i hve them too wow this is unbelievable much respect meng 💪☝🙌im sooo glad you went and do your own success boby seem they were hldn u dwn on a leash u did great for them but now you flying baby your action force line is dope and love it stay bless

[@bodydoublesecurity4987]

Man! Those Marvel Universe figs were so damn dope! But just like DC Icons, I got into it too late. Smh... They then switched over to the black packaging and the figures were just trash after that. I still have Deadpool, Juggernaut, Hulk, Red Hulk, Gray Hulk, & Colossus.

[@BrodyG-uv3nq]

Ngl hasbro has taken a lot of cost cuts with not only those figures but other IP’s aswell. Transformers currently running legacy line has given us beautiful figures, but there are some that, although are beloved by fans, were reused of other molds of different ones. Their beyblade line for burst was terrible when it ended. It didn’t compare at all from the Japanese products. The price range didn’t match with it either. Glad it’s over now.

[@powerturtlebusters]

Lying brian put out those shitty silver hawks. Hasbro done silver paint that looked legit, hold on wait, even super7 themselves did a nice ass silver. Look at krang. The silver hawks could of had that metallic silver paint.

[@ricpa27]

I know that place well.

[@raymondjones5909]

Ha ha I bought my first batch of valaverse figures from Solomon brook mall in MA and the rest from Warrick Mall

[@Valaverse]

That’s awesome! Favorite?

[@raymondjones5909]

@@Valaverse Warrick Toyvault has a great selection. Love all the releases and look foward to the next wave

[@Valaverse]

Awesome!

[@ToddLeban]

Can you share more about your Boss fight comment? I really like the Popeye line.

[@treyvonishere4375]

Tamashii nations should hire you

[@EckerKyle]

9:00 its just nostalgia bait for the most part

[@Valaverse]

Maybe so!

[@EckerKyle]

@@Valaverse they only get my money when they tug on a heart string. Even then i usually dont like to pay full price on S7. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug tho

[@doro626]

The likes were at 626, but I like complaining about toy companies and their practices, so I had to make it 627.

[@dennislogan6781]

Willow action figures or lack of action.

[@janhanger]

This channel must be the smartest toy enthusiast in KZbin

[@Valaverse]

Honest?

[@drowningin]

The wrestlers from the 80s and 90s made great action figures. Wrestling now doesn’t have anyone with a good gimmick. Like CM Punk… he’s just a boring guy who can’t fill out his wrestling panties, and no gimmick. Compared to Hart, Flair, Hulk, Savage, etc.

[@visionarylast]

In 1994 Hasbro release the Street Fighter : official movie fighters gi joes, which looked more like the game versions. It was a cool line but the for whatever reason didn't release Ryu. They said he was for promotional purposes only.

[@ernestmuric6719]

Hahahahahahahahaha....black series re issue rex and fox sold out on line everywhere. Any ideas why Hasbro run by a goon squad.

[@raidernation9920]

Molten man sucked lol

[@ronhatfield726]

I struggle to get through your videos with the amount of shit you talk about every other toy line. We get it let it go.

[@Valaverse]

Thanks for watching

[@masonj4779]

@@Valaverseyour figures aren’t the best either. Your stuff is just as bad as hasbro’s. Not sure who or what has given you this complex that makes you think your stuff is the best. You and scooter share the same personality.

[@Valaverse]

Never said ours was the best just constantly trying to do what collectors want.