TOY HUNTING with Pixel Dan at Andy's Toys | Buying THE MOTU Grail Piece

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Pixel Dan is at Andy's Toys in St. Louis, MO to pick up some amazing new Masters of the Universe pieces for his collection, including a Grail piece that he's been after! Plus, get a look at the store to see what other treasures can be found!
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[@kingkahn11]

Pixel Dan I love that blog. One of the best motu focused sites out there.

[@billpagan3070]

Congratulations Dan on a Grail item!😁👍

[@billpagan3070]

The owner of the store seemed very honest and a good person to deal with! Glad you both came out ahead on the deal!😁👍

[@joshwescott9809]

I was in st louis most of last year and didn't know this store existed. Really sucks

[@elisabthmekonnen4913]

Wow a toy store that sells retro toys!

[@syadkir]

The holiest grail in this great story is an honest salesman. Awesome!

[@superby1]

How cool is that? The owner could have easily ripped off the guy selling him the figures with the guy not knowing what he had but he didn’t. That shows integrity. Kudos! Also kudos to Dan for doing his research to make sure this was a legit figure, too.

[@ccggenius]

It's a very niche market, with a tight community. Doing that kind of thing is a good way to go out of business.

[@thelokifiles]

That place sucks.

[@80sToysRoc]

@@ccggenius Exactly! Well said my friend!

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

@@ccggenius That doesn't mean it doesn't happen, especially when the original seller is someone outside the collecting community who may not know what they have.

[@DigitalDirigibles]

I love this toy seller. A true man of integrity. I can tell he prices fairly and to be upfront and honest with a customer who has a valuable item says a lot about his character. In my area that customer would have been lowballed and would not have mentioned the rarity of the Savage Heman. I personally know a toy seller in my area who runs a shop where he will price basic non rare loose Heman figures for like $25-40 dollars each regardless of condition. $40-$70 for loose basic non rare vintage Star Wars figures. Not only that he will openly brag about screwing over customers who’ve come in and sold him rare toys for pennies in front of other customers. Before I got to know him I brought in some early mego micronauts vehicles and complete original line up GiJoes that were found in an attic. He assumed I didn’t know what I had and lowballed me to an absurd level. So refreshing to see honest toy sellers. Much respect Dan and everyone you do business with.

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

What a scum bag

[@ryanlevack9361]

I dunno it’s a business and that’s how he makes a living. I believe it’s on both the buyer and seller to research what it is to make sure they don’t get screwed over. I mean if you’re oblivious to the value of something you sell who’s fault is that? I would never brag about something like that though that’s just in poor taste.

[@Jeflexful]

Wow! It's Andy. I mean Andy from Toy Story. He's all grown up now and it shouldn't come as a surprise that he owns a toy store now 😁

[@charlesltk2099]

Luckily is not Al's Toy Barn... Lol

[@Elton_Portilho]

Some people watch ASMR videos. I prefer vintage toy hunting videos to relieve stress.

[@jdcooks9929]

Dan is channeling his inner Mr. T. "I pitty the fool " 😎

[@williamthompson5504]

More like Mr Slave

[@hiway7]

I was getting One Man Gang vibes.. lol

[@80sToysRoc]

@@hiway7 🤣😂👊

[@80sToysRoc]

💯 👊😎

[@XPproductions365]

I love rewatching this video. The story alone (both the figures and it’s original owners) is so fascinating to me. It just shows you that rare items like this can pop up out of nowhere.

[@RendersFX.]

Thanks Dan for this most impressive hunt. Extremely rare treat to hear a true - straight forward story of where the figure originated from and see the extremely elusive Savage He-Man in such amazing condition!

[@charlockprime]

This guy seems like a pretty great guy to do business with. Straight forward, friendly and honest. From what I could see of the prices on things throughout the video, they seem pretty reasonable.

[@osramain]

Woooow, this store is amazing !! Andy seems like a genuine and wholesome collector/store owner. I love how he treats his sellers with care as he educates them on the true value of their toys. It’s a nice change from the stingy collectors who take advantage of every situation. I’d give so much for a store like this in my area. Bless Andy, and you Pixel Dan for your fun, toy content.

[@D21BeastReviews]

This is what collecting's all about. Wonderful video, Dan. I'm not a MOTU collector, but this was a really special moment to see and hear about. Thank You.

[@cruizerdave]

That guy seems like a really ethical dude! So good to see!

[@80sToysRoc]

It’s nice to come across people that still have integrity. This community has a dark side for sure. Like you said, it’s nice to see ethical people still exist.

[@zenbrown9692]

AWESOME!!!! That Savage He Man has little to no mileage on him at all. A Very amazing grab Pixel Dan 👍

[@80sToysRoc]

Totally agree!! Amazing indeed.

[@letsprayandfasttogether9618]

It’s been awhile. Like watching these

[@80sToysRoc]

They are GREAT, aren’t they?

[@toyboxtreasurehunters4181]

This is what we love about finding independent toy stores! The conversations, the obscure, and the incredible knowledge of the owners are especially my kids favorites. Great find, and if I’m ever in St Louis I’m going to Andy’s Toys

[@80sToysRoc]

Yes! This /\/\

[@redgrain3914]

The guy who didn't care about Transformers or MOTU because he was into die-cast tractors deserves a shout out. One, because those tractors are cool, and two, collect what you love, sell the rest to others who will love it. Awesome.

[@FNHot]

I found my Wonderbread He-Man in a similar way, guy selling a pile of figures, all busted, didn't know what he had. Thanks to Dan though, I now know what I have is indeed the real thing, and I got mine for under 100 dollars...... best part of my collection, because of the story that goes with it, just like Dan said.

[@changmark]

Hey !!! Nice to see you here. You're Blaze of Glory story was superb.

[@FNHot]

@@changmark haha omg, thanks, I posted that when youtube was brand new, we're both old lol.

[@changmark]

@@FNHot 😄 yeah man. I repeat, that was an amazing idea. I especially liked the soundtracks at the fights. Fire 🔥 was my favourite.

[@FNHot]

@@changmark those videos were up for years, before youtube took them down over the music. I didnt know any better, youtube was new, and I just used what I thought would fit the best. I thought the script was solid though. Because of your comment i just went and watched what i still have up, and it's still a cool idea. I love he-man cutting off Skeletors head, so cathartic.

[@changmark]

@@FNHot I still remember that fight with Faker. It had the song by DVDA- "Now you're a man". That was an amazing video since He had to fight soooo many Fakers.

[@sdaeley17]

Hey, Dan! I just wanted to say what a comfort these Toy Hunting videos have been during isolation. I used to go to cons and toy stores regularly, and these always bring a happy sense of nostalgia and optimism. Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@jamescampbell2891]

That cereal was soooo good. Never saw that bowl before. People like Andy are hard to come by when you sell stuff. Its nice to know people like that are still around

[@redadamearth]

My friend in Chicago who was my best friend during the era, around '82/'83, got him in the mail-away offer (which, by the way, is listed in Lee's Action Figure & Toy Review, issue #11, from the 90's, as a mail-away figure, even with a picture - seriously, look it up, you can still find the back issues online) - and he still has it in his childhood figures when I visited him a couple of years ago. We played with him at the time as "Evil He-Man". heh

[@TrevorTimmis]

DAN, your channel is always full of positivity and good will and its always been a shining light on KZbin for me and my gremlins. This vlog was no different, wow what a story too. Ive never heard of that He-man figure before, crazy cool.

[@80sToysRoc]

Dan’s channel is always so refreshing!

[@luisjastorm]

Just some wholesome content courtesy of Pixel Dan! I really liked seeing that store, and the owner looks like he's a great guy

[@questadam2879]

Honesty all day. LOVE IT!!! I bought a TMNT Technodrome at a flea market once that was fairly priced. About 96% complete. No haggling. But I was 14 dollars short of what he was asking. I promised him that I would be back next week with 20 dollars if he would let me take it home that day. He said "Not necessary. Just come back with the 14 and we are straight." I gave him my word that I would come back, and I did. I still gave him the 20 dollars and refused the change. Moral of the story is be fair and honest people. You'll sleep better. RALPH YOU'RE THE MAN.

[@AshleyWilbanks]

Awesome look at that store. I love that you give the store some advertising before going into the main reason you were there. Mad props!

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Wow! A wonderbread/ savage he-man! That's so great he was honest to the farmer about it.

[@comicbookfanboy2614]

I've heard of barn fresh finds but this is a whole new dimension. I can only dream of finding something that well preserved.

[@80sToysRoc]

Epic score!! Like you said, the stuff dreams are made of!

[@medmar76]

Pixel Dan, I'm so happy for you. I enjoy your MotU videos, and we've witnessed your research on that mail-away figure and learning all you can about it. To find one in good condition with the accessories, that's a good reward at the end of your quest! Well done, sir! Also, the guy who runs that store is a straight-up guy because he could have ripped the kid off and he wouldn't have known, but he gave him a good deal. If I'm ever in that town, I'm going to his store!

[@jacobnothnagle9978]

That was a great video Dan! Absolutely love hearing the stories behind the toys and your enthusiasm for them. Think I had that Battle Cat gift set as a kid. Fun stuff!

[@jommysalami227]

Whenever I see old themed cereal like that, my first thought is always gonna be of matt from dinosaur dracula

[@ryanlevack9361]

I “wondar “ how true this story actually is. I’m kind of skeptical that the original owner wasn’t interested in MOTU yet still went through the trouble to do a mail away. Also he remembered doing the mail away for it some 30 years ago yet wasn’t that interested in MOTU. I don’t know I don’t remember things from 30 years ago that were insignificant to me at the time. Hope it’s true though because it just makes the find that much more special.

[@thedeviot8368]

Wow. It was wild seeing some of those old toys in that pristine of condition. Loved seeing all of the old MOTU stuff, Bravestarr, Wheeled Warriors, that Jetfire! All took me back to my Elementary school days. Congrats on scoring the Savage He-Man. I don't think I've ever seen one in person, even at a convention. Super cool!

[@michaelautrey6641]

that box art for that he-man and battlecat is so cool. beastman and skeletor riding their own battlecats. must of been a very early release of those toys when they didnt quite know what they were going to do and before the cartoon came out.

[@WerewolfLydia]

It's always so much fun when you post a toy hunt, I really miss these! Congrats on the grail piece :D

[@Alkeoholic77]

I’ve been having a tough week and this video helped bring a smile to my face. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@M3LTUP]

Same here. The toy hunting videos take my mind off other stressful things that are going on. I enjoy them

[@sethious1]

I totally remember getting that He-man battle cat set for Christmas....nostalgia for sure

[@80sToysRoc]

Nothing like a little nostalgia to lift your spirits, right?

[@sethious1]

@@80sToysRoc of course 👍🏻

[@shane3674]

We’re around people wearing masks for so long, sometimes you forget how much you miss those beautiful smiles! Your totally rocking the beard too!

[@kafkasvulture]

Saw something in this video I wanted, I called the store and bing bang boom, he's shipping it to me here in Texas for a very reasonable price all in. Great video...love supporting stores like this in these tough times.

[@yurushii]

It was a tremendous pleasure watching this video in full. Thanks for sharing.

[@robk.6591]

Holy moley! You got the Holy Grails of Holy Grails there! @17:38 Congrats Dan!

[@missstarbuck]

I love how honest the guy is, and that he doesn't rip someone off ! :D

[@therealelectro16]

Hey Dan, thanks for the stroll down memory lane. I had the micro machines aircraft carrier( I still have it) and I also had the space shuttle shown on the back of the action pack box( It was one of my favorite toys ). I saw one a few years ago at a toy show and it brought back so many memories. I ended up passing on it and I still regret it. Hopefully one day I get another chance. Congrats on the great finds. 👍

[@ia5662]

my brother totally had that awesome Micro Machines aircraft carrier - we still have most of it intact! Also had the toolbox city, so iconic! We had the red one, I ended up getting it back for my brother for X-Mas. Congrats on your WonderBread He-Man, Dan! So awesome

[@GermanNightmare1976]

Aw, that toy store would've kept ALL my money on that day. Congratulations, Dan, on the amazing find!

[@LastBastian]

Nice! Love that boxed Jetfire, doesn't look to have the dreaded yellowing they usually have.

[@theslimjames]

On the subject of cereals you can still taste in your mind,the bitterness of the red marshmallows in the mid 90s Spider-Man cereal, along with the sticky sweet cereal,is burned in my brain. Mostly from the disappointment.

[@lalikaligopi]

Great video Dan. Didn't even know about this figure's existence. When I was a kid He-man became my favorite toy line, to the point that, when my Dad offered me $300 to not watch TV for a year, I had to ask for an exception for He-Man and the "V" TV series 😅.

[@ForEternia]

Comic book guy from the Simpsons only without the comic book. But seriously this guy Andy seems very genuine. I like that in people. If I'm ever in the st Louis area I'm definitely stopping by to support his toy store. I'm also very happy for you pixel Dan on finding the holy grail of MOTU toys. I as a kid I remember the mailing offer. I do believe it was wonder bread or a cereal but never sent for one. Still regretting it today 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for another awesome video Dan

[@AndyC3.0]

This is awesome, I recognize a lot of the toys on the shelves in this toy store. As a kid I used to frequent the KB Toy Store because they always had the best deals on toys and it was just a fun place to be. This video is very nostalgic for me👍

[@flyingonblades]

Congrats on the Savage He-Man!! Great to see you & Stina getting out and about :)

[@OptimusWrex]

I totally had that ghostbusters bike siren! Hadn't thought of that in decades. Thanks for that trip down memory lane, Dan. Tutrles cereal bowls too!

[@RocketPunchHero1]

You know what would make The Ridge wallet even better? If it would just fold out into a fully functioning laser gun. That would be greaaaat.

[@KintounKal]

That would certainly make it more tempting. Ironically, the best seal of approval for The Ridge wallet would be showing if it can fit enough five dollar bills to pay for this grail.

[@mczilla8628]

Ive been missing the toy hunting videos, it feeds the toy hunting urge!

[@Silverpsycho78]

Love the stories behind the Fisher Price and He-man stuff. Congratulations on your grail!

[@darcey30]

Welcome back Dan... Glad you are looking well. 😁

[@BMANTIS1]

I wish we had vintage toy stores like this in New Zealand

[@TheNewSam]

Congrats on getting that Savage He-Man, that's a great piece. The only one I've ever seen in person is part of my boss's personal collection in a display case near our massive MOTU Classics diorama

[@peterzepeda7971]

My local toy store also has a savage He-Man complete with weapons. Price tag on that is 4000😲. I drool everytime I see it🤣

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Why? Just because it's rare? There shouldn't be much nostalgia around it considering few knew it even existed before the internet age. It's just a regular He-Man figure sans armor, with his hair, loincloth and boots painted a different color.

[@kingkahn11]

So happy you were able to obtain your grail man. I bet that feels great!

[@EDFCentral]

I still remember getting the TMNT Hostess Pudding Pies. They had green vanilla pudding in them and it was supposed to be Ooze based on the second movie. I thought it was so cool to be able to eat those as a kid.

[@tobiasschenkel5760]

I had this Ghostbusters bike horn as a kid! Came in McDonald's Happy Meals here in Germany. Man those memories!

[@MrMaverik998]

This stuff just reminds me how much I love collecting, especially MOTU

[@bronsongorham]

What a find with Savage He-Man and the Battle Cat boxed set! Congrats Pixel Dan!

[@josephbrowning2968]

Great video and congrats on the score. Respect for Andy's Toys for being an honest store.

[@80sToysRoc]

Yes! It’s nice to know honest people still exist!

[@MortalGUnivers]

So happy for you Dan. I did my own Wun-Dar because past days I wasn't sure it could exist. But wow... Great

[@brettearley4022]

Amazing find! Great video! I miss a good toy hunt.

[@MinuteMuncher]

Ah... that was good for the soul! Thanks for bringing us along. ❤️

[@ElyseExplosion]

I know the focus of the video is not this, but I was very happy to see that creepy santa!

[@MistaJonz]

Leadman...I think that’s a bootleg Liveman Red Falcon figure, still cool to see! Glad you’re doing these again man!

[@nathan_the_barbarian7974]

Man that’s an awesome story! And to think there was a Savage He-Man only a 3hr drive away from me

[@hang10wannabe]

Wow, that Ninja Turtles cereal bowl, totally forgot about that thing... also, I remember having one of those Ninja Turtle foam footballs... man, the nostalgia!

[@matthewkim605]

Was at St. Louis back in 2011. Can’t believe I missed this shop-kicking myself right now! Anyways pretty informative video. Last time I saw savage he-man was in that Toy Hunter episode way back when. Thought that was pretty cool.

[@joshua2814]

I’m so happy for (*cough* jealous of) Dan!

[@sanoobsquad767]

Wow always so nice to go down memory lane. I still think that the Rock will make a epic Bravestar. 🤣

[@itsPOPROX]

I totally used to have one of those Turtle bowls when they came out. I used it so much that the color of the bandana faded away after so many washes. I was so happy to own one of those bowls.

[@RC-Carlos1]

As soon as you showed the picture I knew exactly what that was and my eyes lit up. True fans know and understand the excitement

[@classicactionfigures3454]

Wow, such a great video. The owner looks like he's a super cool dude with great stories to tell. So many awesome toys at good prices. I hope to visit his store some day.

[@Johnny6666]

Toy Hunting videos are always fun, Pixel Dan - but I was also impressed by the way you highlighted the proper wearing of masks in social/retail situations at this point in time. That really IS an important message to get out, and it sends a positive message to your audience and your younger viewers that currently it is a common, everyday precaution to take. Good for you. :)

[@RetroCynical]

Well, there's no doubt about it, Savage He-Man is a definite grail...and perhaps more savage than the Randy Savage in the WWEternia line. The toy gods were smiling upon thee Sir Dan of Pixel.

[@michaelshupp970]

I let out a shriek at 20:07. That Jetfire is amazing!

[@Dusty_B]

Oh man I definitely had that Ninja Turtles bowl! These types of videos always bring back so many memories

[@questwise4077]

Ah, Ninja Turtle cereal! My favorite as a child was C3P0's, and I was highly disappointed when I later found out they were just repackaged King Vitamin. 😏 Great stuff, sir. Keep up the good work!

[@thenostalgiabusiness]

Thanks for putting up that ad timer, Dan.

[@Robbie9595]

Thanks Dan, its been hard up here in Ontario without any toy shows.

[@JBird401]

Congrats on the MOTU Holy Grail pick up Dan. You deserve it

[@Dr_Yes_]

Great video! That shop owner seems like the nicest guy ever :)

[@ghostbustersquickresponseu5159]

Good to see you back on the hunt, Sir!

[@Chosenhorse2]

Andy Toy's sure is cool place in St. Louis. I also go shopping a vintage toy shop at my area where I've been buying a bunch of G1 Transformers, vintage G.I. Joe action figures & vehicles, Super Naturals, vintage Marvel action figures, and even my old Voltron I had as a kid.

[@shawnortiz374]

Spider-Man cereal was the same as the Tmnt with different shapes. Loved them both so much lol

[@ThatDarnStarks]

it's good to see you healthy and happy brother!

[@PillsandSoap26]

It's so weird to see you Toy Hunting in my city, I don't know how I missed this video haha.

[@C0m1cG33k1989]

Great toy hunt. Like you said it is a Rad little shop. I really wish we had Toy Shops like Andy's Toys over here in Scotland.

[@HoonAgain]

Well done. Andy is an upstanding human and toy store owner. Congrats on finally owning a Savage He Man. And one with such a badass back story!! One day I’ll own Savage. One day.

[@Chosenhorse2]

I go to a vintage toy shop in my local area, where I bought a bunch of cool G1 Transformers, vintage G.I. Joe figures & vehicles, Super Naturals, some vintage Marvel action figures, and Voltron.

[@skabcat242]

I miss going to toy shows but this is just as good.

[@CharlieStalk]

I also got the Micro machines aircraft carrier for Christmas. That brought back great memories. Thank you :)

[@elcruze3340]

What a great shop! BraveStarr is one of my favorites. The Fisher Price sets are so cool, loved my dragster! Awesome MOTU finds!

[@ericderami]

Awesome! I saw plenty of pieces that you panned by that I would love to have for myself!! Congrats!

[@watsnit]

6:16 ahhh those are live man!!! In Honduras those were my introduction to the power rangers later on, because they were so cool and it had an end!!!! Love that show!! I saw it in the 90’s

[@bee-beargaming]

So many awesome finds in this video Pixel Dan my favorites are the Kenner Batman and Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors toys.