How To Spot a Fake Toy!

[@toyfederation]

We batch episodes, we've heard your complaints about narration. We used it to give you context as to why the G.I. Joes were there, and in an effort to improve on the videos since we've seen a dip in view count recently! Thanks for watching!

[@GaladrielFlowers]

I like the narration, personally-has anyone had any constructive feedback, or is this just the knee-jerk snarky fearful response to any form of change that is so prevalent in video commentary?

[@patrickmulcare2410]

@@GaladrielFlowers They asked last week what we thought. The responses are just a direct answer to that question.

[@reelcar]

is there anymore in the batch? for us that enjoyed the 80s throwback. I was sad to see everyone's disapointment, because I know you'll keep the viewers happy. also why are there no quality repop accessories? it's just various densities of plastics blended and melted. they don't have to be so off

[@adamletourneau1822]

@@toyfederation keep doing what you want!

[@GaladrielFlowers]

I’m just saying I didn’t see a lot of reasoning as to WHY people didn’t like it-I realize that things like that are subjective, but just saying “I don’t like it” doesn’t seem helpful, it just seems antagonistic. Which, hey, if you’re into that… 🤷🏼‍♀️ Salut?

[@RobbieWebster]

This guy needs his own spinoff. I really liked this interaction. Once again, your business is truly inspiring.

[@poboxchristmas380]

I agree. I enjoy seeing people who are that passionate about what they collect. He could probably discuss the line all day long.

[@BlackVoid01]

I don't understand why some people had a problem with the seller, dude was passionate about the star wars figures and it's great to hear from someone that is passionate and knowledgeable about something so focused. Also the narration was only in like the first minute, relax 😂

[@DetroitTyler]

I think because he's selling so hard, passionate is one thing, but when somebody enters a shop and has almost commission salesman vibes it's a little offputting. The passion was def there, but that mixed with that vibe and pressure to me was a little much.

[@Brad93698]

@@DetroitTyler did he not go there to sell his figures? does the shop not ask people to bring their items in to sell to them? get off the internet pal

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

​@@DetroitTylerwell at the end of the day he successfully sold the boba Fett figures for 2x their worth. They go in box for $300. Loose like that about $140. He got $300 each. Homie got scammed hardcore cus he had nostalgia blinders on about the star wars. Even the Chewie in box in way better condition goes for $250. And he wanted $200 or whatever.

[@barblenarf]

That Boba Fett Guy is a GEM, protect him!

[@P1Gman]

That was easily my favorite deal I've seen done on the show.

[@caroljavalera8508]

From himself 😂

[@MedicineBag]

Really like the Star Wars dude in this video. Very knowledgable, very polite, and pleasant to listen to! Would watch a channel he did covering the little known details of these old Star Wars figures.

[@RichSensale]

Guys, please keep it simple you guys are great. Get rid of the voiceover not necessary. Keep it real.

[@LiMiNaL724]

Dave was very knowledgeable and well spoken on what he has especially the Boba Fett figures! Very honest. I had no idea about all the chemical and plastics back in the day I was born in 1989, that was very interesting to hear. Great episode guys!

[@GaladrielFlowers]

Yes, Kudos to Dave!!! Love to see it 💜🤘🏻

[@G3_GetGoodGaming]

No on the Narration!

[@toyfederation]

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[@HermannTheGreat]

Enjoying listening to this guy that has a PHD in Star Wars action figures, I learned alot from this episode. Some people may not like this, but it's a free education in toy history and buying/collecting.

[@PathOfAvraham]

Knee high scoks and knee legth shorts. This man ment serious business no one saw coming.

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

Theyre actually compression pants for circulation. And he's wearing shorts over them. You need stuff like that when your as big as that guy

[@danieldixon7229]

cant wait for the voice over to go , great show before

[@toyfederation]

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[@patrickmulcare2410]

NOOOooo! Narrator is back. Different voice but it is better without it!

[@toyfederation]

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This voice is worse than the last one.

[@deaner6371]

I love dudes that hone in on one area of any line, especially Star Wars! This dudes knowledge of the 1/6th scale was awesome

[@MaxximuM709]

What happened to the Podcast??

[@TheGonzoSean]

The Narration is so bad, you guys do a good enough of a job explaining things in the videos without the clunky narration.

[@toyfederation]

We didn't explain what the GI joes were for so we needed that to let you know. I'm sorry you didn't like it.

[@TheGonzoSean]

@toyfederation we can see what the GI Joe's are, they look minty on the video, all your previous videos without the Narrator worked and were well liked, for me personally it's a bad change to your videos but it's your channel so good luck.

[@toyfederation]

We thought it might be a welcome, funny change, for a couple videos.

The British voice was better.

[@superquad7]

I'd much rather you guys provide your own voiceovers if it's necessary.

[@michaellacson372]

These videos drew my attention because it had no narration! It made me feel like I was in the shop.

[@wallyhack5476]

That customer was outstanding very knowledgeable and great to listen to

[@archerdoubleO]

My humble 2 cents is that a huge part of the charm and appeal is the feeling of being there with you guys in the store. Anything like music or narration that's too overblown and TV-ish detracts from that. The marimba music gave it a nice atmospheric feel in non-dialogue sections, creating a more low-key documentary feeling. I can imagine there is a narration element that could also work, but like the music, very low-key and down to earth. Keep us feeling as if we're there in the daily business of the store.

[@brentmorrison7003]

Love the videos, but the voice over narration is awful...kills the videos...

[@toyfederation]

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[@u.2b215]

True and the background music that's now even more pronounced just makes it hard to understand what is being said.

[@I-_-Ioo3]

No voiceover guys…the videos are already good the way they are.

[@Grudeman408]

This guy was really nice, he is a great talker and knows his craft inside out. Great episode 👍

[@avernus3001]

I like this customer, bring him back again in the future!

[@petergabrielfan1]

Have a fantastic day Toy Federation!

[@toyfederation]

You too!

[@tokentrekker]

You might be hurting for room but try displaying the figure outside of the damaged box that way they know that the figure is in good condition AND it comes with a box though damaged. It's like a little bonus to have a box of some kind in this case.

[@nalafira5433]

Narration kills it for me

[@toyfederation]

We had no way of letting you know what the G.I. Joes were without giving you some context.

[@nalafira5433]

@toyfederation show don't tell if its not broke don't fix it

[@toyfederation]

It's just funny to see such a hard stance on 2 lines of dialog.

[@craigbloxham8344]

@@toyfederation I think the number one thing people love about your channel is the authenticity, when you ad the narration it feels like a pawn stars parody. Which may be the intent all along, I get it.

[@nalafira5433]

@toyfederation look man i like the channel if a didn't cate i wouldn't say and just move on i feels fake and unnecessary you could've just put a bit of tx up rather than the fake discovery channel voice it's so jarring

[@markstupple3314]

I think the Narration just feels a little unnatural and cheesey. Text on screen would do the same job and not be as intrusive or offputting. Its not nearly as bad as everyone is making out, but if thats the road you want to take i think a member of the team doing the voice over would be better.

[@toyfederation]

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[@thetvbaby83]

No text either.

[@ericfromphoenix3566]

Those Boba Fetts are awesome!

[@Aurelius_Khan]

😄😄

[@boranbkk4270]

Narration kills anticipation and leaves zero to the imagination….Pre narratiion you coukd think as a voyeur and enjoy what you liked about what was on screen with out being directed as to what to take notice off. Really don’t like it.

[@toyfederation]

Ok.

[@conors2104]

@@toyfederationbut still please explain what’s happening while you are doing something… a lot of the times it’s impksssivle to know what’s even happening

[@DmtAlien808]

lol it’s fine with me you guys complain way to much

[@boranbkk4270]

@You liked it I didn’t. It’s a public forum. They wanted feed back and I think the original formula was perfect. Just cos you like baseball doesn’t mean I do to right?

[@Jaaaaayyy]

Just found this channel love the videos !! Will be watching all of them !

[@judesheckelberg5135]

Back in grade school I had brought some of my new Joes over to a friends house. Outback was one of them. His flashlight came off, fell through two cracks in two sets of stairs, and after searching for an hour, finally found it in the basement. Still have it to this day.

[@RetroCharged]

These videos don't need any narration explaining stuff. I don't even collect much toys and even i don't need explaining to. Your audience aren't casual TV babies

[@toyfederation]

we're trying to get a bigger audience, and we have a lot of viewers that don't know as much about toys.

[@Capo_1291]

Not much of a try if the voice over had one line throughout the entire video lol

[@bono1083]

@@toyfederationin trying to get a bigger audience you’re going to end up alienating your main one. You guys are averaging 40-60k per video, some channels go years before they hit numbers like that.

[@toyfederation]

Yes we’ve been going for two years.

[@M-nm6rq]

@@toyfederation yeah, but you are going to lose your existing audience. Then your audience will be smaller.

[@superquad7]

I learned a lot from this episode! One thing about being a toy collector is you have to ALWAYS be willing to learn and listen to others. Seeing tjose Joes made me regretful. I sold/traded mine all to a dealer friend. I loved Tiger Force and Python Patrol as a kid! Im way more focused on Transformers now, but as a kid, Joes lasted longer with me because the scale was always more consistent.

[@poboxchristmas380]

Dan Larson from Toy Galaxy is the Boba Fett collector. I really enjoyed this video, especially discussing the counterfeit weapons for the 12 inch line. You always see talk about the repro stuff for the small vintage figures, but no coverage on the ones out there for the vintage 12 inch line. The customer in this video should come back for another video because he had some great insight, genuine enthusiasm for the line and is clearly a serious collector.

[@starshineraiser6729]

I like this guy, very reasonable.

[@JustinBrooks-jx9qv]

I liked the narration it was fun, keep doing and trying new things!

[@TheAcuphase]

The narration is entirely unnecessary

[@toyfederation]

If it wasn't in there the Joe segment would've felt weird and out of place, don't you think?

[@yupcrazy...5465]

Heck no we come to spend time with the toy federation ppl , it's one of the only channels we can come to in a pure natural format and just chill with good ppl

[@toyfederation]

Glad we can provide that for you!

[@InGodsHands74]

I like the old style of the show , I didn’t know what channel I was on for a second … maybe will help w new viewers but us old school viewers miss the old style and sounds , more raw

[@toyfederation]

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[@toddj9794]

I like feeling like im there while im watching. The narration kills that vibe

[@TimBellay]

Oh no, we are still doing voiceovers...

[@NewWaveEscape]

Ryan and Toy Federation crew, to give you some constructive feedback on the narration rather than just saying "it sucks". The appeal of the show before was as a viewer you were just hanging out like a lot of successful YT channels. You felt like you were at the store or convention with a group of people who share the same interests. The narration completely takes you out of that. Also, you gave great insight before and if the viewer wanted to learn more, we would further investigate on our own, we do not need the narrator for that. I have not watched the last 2 videos because of the narration and I will not watch anymore until the narration is gone. Looking forward to those Saturday Mornings. Thank you.

[@rickmease9531]

Those Boba Fetts and R2 were clean!!

[@wofwof007]

Informative episode, thank you!

[@Blade5067]

this was an awesome episode

[@chadchesney3858]

Good one. Great stuff. I’ve always had a sweet spot for those orig 12” figs. I can just barely remember them from childhood. And personally I will always pay more with the box. Even if the box is rough.

[@stevecherney1612]

I will keep watching these free videos with or without narration. Just keep showing me toys from my youth and I’ll be here. Thank you TF! Toy Attics, where’s Kim?

[@A.I.Friends]

I was a polymer chemist for 9 years and I can easily tell the difference between 3-D printed plastic and extruded plastic. If they wanted to make convincing replicas, they would have to go back to the old ways of creating the plastic. You would need a chemist, not a computer tech.

[@Ad.r0ck416]

One of the best videos by far. Please keep it up! Its been fun to watch you grow. Cant wait to see the new shelves of displays.

[@jedijeffedm]

I don't collect the vintage Star Wars 12 inch, but I must say, this episode was so informative. I learn so much from this channel and really appreciated the interaction in this one as I learned so much from both sides. The discussion on the boxes was spot on as well, as I am mostly a loose collector, if the box is decent and somewhat displayable, then I am ok, otherwise I don't really want to pay extra for a box. But that said, boxes are few and far between, so sometimes a better one is not going to come along, so you have to take what you can find. So I really can see the argument on both sides.

[@Liaaaam]

Narration or not, I'm just happy we got another video. Love seeing all the Star Wars people bring in. Big love from Manchester UK 🤘

[@toyfederation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Liaaaam]

@@toyfederation Always :) The only thing I would say is I wish it was longer! Have a great weekend guys.

[@Mike_oliver1313]

Omg please get rid of the voice over

[@toyfederation]

Could you tell us why it bothers you so much? We needed a way to explain what the GI Joes were

[@brooke8567]

​@@toyfederationit sucks!!

[@toyfederation]

Well said.

[@G3_GetGoodGaming]

@@toyfederation It doesn't really flow well with the video; it feels like an edited insert. The "national geographic" tone of the voice is jarring! Leaves me waiting for... "And here we have a Joe collector in its natural habitat, let us see what he's hunting today!" * *Jams mic in customer's face* *

[@yupcrazy...5465]

Same , it kinda sucks , sorry

[@johnalbertson221]

DON'T FOLD THE SIDE FLAPS of the boxes !!!!😮 lol

[@TheRollingPrime]

Another great video! Never misses man I love watching these no matter what things you guys decide to change it’s still always gonna put a smile on my face keep up the good work!

[@mrgrimm]

No voice over ever!

[@toyfederation]

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[@geoffersongeofferies477]

That seller is slick! He can talk a smooth game.

[@bnusslock1]

Thanks for another Great video guys! 🙌🏼

[@toyfederation]

Thanks for watching!

[@heartlandvintage]

One of the best toys stores to sell to, I thought the deal I brought in they were very fair

[@danbaker1648]

Still my favorite channel. The voice over doesn’t bother me.

[@GrumpGeek]

Love your videos hate the new narration

[@toyfederation]

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[@meronyach.]

I'm gonna be the one guy who says I didn't even notice the voiceover, I was too busy being mesmerized by all the Star Wars and GI Joe 😂

[@ScreamingSkullSaloon]

Took me forever to complete my 1982-1986 G.I. Joe Figure Collection. Everyone of my figures is complete, unbroken with Excellent paint (Heavy Metal has his Mic and Cobra Glider Viper Pilot has a Perfect Cobra Chest Symbol). Zap has both of his thumbs, Mail Away Duke has his little American Flag Sticker, and Admiral Keel Haul his little silver pistol. Listen N Fun Tripwire, Mickey Mouse Cobra Commander, and 1984 Storm Shadow are all very difficult to find with Perfect Paint. The ONLY accessory I have that is not original for all of my figures is Star Duster's Visor which is a repro. I do collect other years of Joe's as well.

[@P1Gman]

I wish my local toy shop, Toy Fusion, would make a show...

[@5150bwagner]

I'm fine with the narration here. Whatever @toy federation enjoys and keeps making these great shows! Also enjoyed the guy selling today. Very knowledgeable and great to listen to!

[@toyfederation]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@wheeljoker]

That KZbin guy who buys a Boba Fett?! Dan Larson is a national treasure sir

[@jime6688]

I LIKE the voiceover. Mixes it up a little bit.

[@toddprokipchuk304]

that G.I. Joe collection is so sick....AWESOME !!!!!!

[@EUCvibes]

no such thing as a fake toy if kids still enjoy playing with them

[@ChrisCohenTV]

I'd much prefer it if you just got pick-ups from the gang giving context where its needed. Just ask them to record a line, wild, about the GI Joes, if you feel you need it. The AI V/O is really jarring and pulls you out of the main thing thats so brilliant about your channel - the authenticity.

[@Knives84]

My new favorite channel great video

[@tpalmer5389]

Love this channel. It is like waiting all week for Saturday morning cartoons when I was a kid to now watch your new episode. Please (times 3) remove the narration. It is not a value add and takes away a little of the magic for me.

[@toyfederation]

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[@stephencrocker4878]

Love the videos and the new format! I watch you guys every Saturday morning over coffee. I think the narration is great and works well! Keep up the amazing content Ryan. Cheers from Salem Massachusetts! 😎🤘

[@toyfederation]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bono1083]

@@toyfederationmight want to clarify sometime that you aren’t Ryan. You speak as if you represent the entire shop.

[@toyfederation]

Huh?

[@stephencrocker4878]

@toyfederation I don't think he even knows what he's saying! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@Capo_1291]

@@bono1083that’s how you know it’s Ryan and nobody else

[@JC.SpdRcr5]

If they're fake Ryan wouldn't be buying all 6 for $1800. The 12-13 second intro narration didn't ruin the video for me. The GI Joe collection...awesome. Ryan took time to go through many of them. I didn't collect GI Joe so Ryan's information was helpful & entertaining. I like how excited he gets about the "minty" ones. If Ryan's excited about it, you know it's good. Dave the ebay seller/collector from Georgia: Not hating on Dave. He's like a lot of collectors, he's passionate & talkative. BTW, I always like the inclusion of the 1970-80s TV commercials. Takes me back. Ryan explaining "when plastic touches rubber too long" it softens; explains perfectly the loose hands. I appreciated Dave's willingness to share his thoughts. They both can spot a fake. Great discussion about 3D printed fake guns vs. originals. This you tube channel was a great idea & I love it. Keep up the good work guys. Most of us appreciate every episode & don't complain. 👍

[@BootleggedAtTheGathering]

More great stuff! The narration did not bother me any. That was a great deal on the 12”. I recently picked some up at a auction for very cheap! The boxes are very hard to find. I remember as a kid when those 12” were on the shelves still, great times! Have a great weekend!

[@Aurelius_Khan]

I remember them lining the aisles in the department stores, back in the day...😀

[@checardona1151]

Another great episode Just got home from work and it's my first show to watch After my shower of course lol Thank you

[@bradzelonis7922]

Love the new format! Makes your videos even better! Must watch every Saturday morning!

[@toyfederation]

So glad you like it! Let the others know in their comments! hahaha

[@butwhydoe4020]

18:09 “We were eating paint chips”

[@davidfulmer5840]

Another great episode. Those Joe's were a nice hual. I always loved Gi Joe Tiger Force. Thank you gentlemen for another awesome Saturday

[@sequoia1171]

Vintage GI Joes rattling around loose in clamshells make me nervous

[@1977Eelco]

Hmmm...that's one thing I don't really like about some people...when they are really too talkative! It could be sincere and honest, but in my head I'm thinking: "Could you please shut the hell up for just a brief moment and let me think about it?!" Especially telephone/call center or door-to-door sales people! I really hate their persistence sometimes and especially when they try to socialize or start talking to you like they've known you for years! Just shut up and leave!

[@dennisv1358]

Having a beat up box definitely detracts in my book.

[@jakea75]

This guy knows his stuff. He’s me in the future when it comes to mezco/mafex and legends/mcfarlane

[@wa-xi9dy]

Idk y ppl had problems with the narration. It made the video flow really well and was very informative

[@inallairness]

Love your videos and I dont even collect toys. To satiate the naysayers, wouldn't it be relatively easy for Ryan to record a brief voice-over to accompany any scene requiring context? All the best from Australia.

[@signet9542]

Where do you get tge clear plastic cases that the GI Joe'snwere in ?

[@redfin01]

Another great National Geographic video on such historic artifacts from our past. Side note: has anyone thought of having a digital scale and start documenting the weight of the original artifacts to compare with the 3D reproductions?

[@BixRivers.]

Whoever is responding to these comments about the narration is being a bit too defensive. We love these videos, and the people are giving you feedback instead of leaving your channel. If you are having a dip in views, I would suggest some special videos like giving a tour of your own personal collections etc. Keep up the good work

[@toyfederation]

We will! Just addressing people and showing them the side they don't see.

[@Capo_1291]

It’s Ryan. He’s hiding behind the “ it can be anybody “ curtain.

[@bono1083]

@@Capo_1291100% not Ryan.

[@Capo_1291]

@@bono1083 how do you know

[@dreday2706]

It's the long haired ninja turtle dude

[@TalanS8]

This guy is good. Toy Federation is getting schooled with his knowledge 😅

[@joevitalevfx]

This seller is negotiating against himself. Breathe dude. Breathe.

[@LoganWood121]

Which Thomas Newman score did you guys sample for your show? It fits perfectly.

[@toyfederation]

nice pull.

[@sarahjordan8660]

That narrator is killing me! Pleeeeeaaasse drop it!!

[@M80-i6m]

The narration is fine if it's informative. The vintage toy commercials are great. Add fun facts about the item. Most importantly is better video angles to see the toys better. Maybe at the end show close up of key items from the trade in; possibly a missing piece obtained that had completed a toy that will be making to the showcase. I would be interested in seeing some operations behind the scenes once in a while like fixing toys to make them showcase worthy.

[@P0GFLIPPER]

I don't see how the narration is such a big deal to people, just happy you guys are keeping up the consistent videos and hard work thank you ❤❤❤

[@Motu_Guru]

Who's idea was the voiceovers?.... Was it the Toy Attics guy? Because it seems like something he'd try and sell you on. You don't need it, and you don't need to try and keep things fresh. What you had was perfection.

[@bono1083]

Agreed.

[@AlwaysbeingLu]

just finished and you left us at a cliff hanger lol

[@MYVINTAGECOLLECTION]

To those who are hating the voiceover I wouldn’t say it SUCKS but it does take away from that homey feeling from previous videos. The rawness of the commentary while observing the toys in front of you being appraised/bought in is what makes it feel so comforting. The voiceover explaining things takes away from that. That’s my only critique. I’m sure there was some extra time put in editing adding the voiceover but I would maybe find a happy medium. Add it only in videos that don’t give you the full context of the trades etc. Great episode nonetheless! 👍

[@grahamandlukecollectables8538]

So funny reading all the comments on the narration. It reminds me in season two of Transformers and they changed the intro. I was like hell no! Peter Cullen would make a great voice over! Love you guys either way!

[@rlacombe]

The voice over narration makes it unwatchable. Sorry guys.

[@JFLY78]

Two lines at the start of the video makes it unwatchable?... I'm heading out soon, I'll pick you up a Wahburger and some French cries.

[@sequoia1171]

For as incredible as your store is, I'm kind of shocked that you guys don't have some sort of sorting table and that you do all of your stuff on the floor on your knees

[@nintenjoel]

He likes it that way... reminds him of sorting toys as a kid.

[@sequoia1171]

@nintenjoel yeah I'm really starting to actually appreciate that they're down there on their knees on the floor

[@my1968gto]

He said beautiful cutter.

[@garthblack8330]

Starting out great, I am thinking about making the drive there and if he just got these then it will be worth the extra 3 hours added to the drive.

[@ricardoapodaca207]

By any chance, do you have 1/6 Premier Toys Lizard or Sandman?