Shocking Ending! Who Has the MOST RARE Toy Collection?

[@Valaverse]

Who would you like to see me interview next?

[@romankim]

Brian Flynn from Super 7 😉

Some of the more well known customizers would make for a great interview.

[@BenjaminsToybox]

Tsubame Industries, they made a mech 😉

[@Stygian360]

Chris from Full Force Podcast

[@davidliskey3553]

Carson from 3D joes, he got all the original designers to do operation recall, probably some good stories

[@LoganWood121]

Seeing Bobby's face light up when Ryan mentions the Vintage SW coins was incredibly wholesome. We need further discussions from this duo.

[@wlnorris75]

In 1980 my mom bought me a Millennium Falcon at a yard sale. It was missing a training ball and the smuggler compartment cover. She wrote a letter to Kenner and told them we had a Falcon where the ball and hatch were lost. Kenner sent replacements to us at no cost. It made me the happiest kid ever to have a complete Falcon! And I went on to ask for about every Star Wars toy they made and probably got at least half of them. So it was a smart move on their part; made alot more money in the long run! You certainly don't get that level of service from Hasbro today!

[@TheDidit]

You and Ryan are my two favorite toy channels on KZbin. Great interview good work like usual keep up the great work

[@esa5952]

That was so enjoyable. You guys need to do more of this. Best moment was when Ryan learns you were the second signature.

[@AFAFsamedwards]

This was so great. I could’ve listened to you guys talk all morning. Thanks for sharing and have a great day sir.

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

That really was excellent Bobby, I'm a modern 6 inch Action Force, Classified and Operation Monster Force collector, but I love to hear vintage collector guys share their side of the hobby too, a really fun watch. :)

[@starshineraiser6729]

TF is the best channel I’ve ever watched. They have so many ingredients that I can’t count. Ryan is such a fascinating and sincere man. What a treat to see such knowledgeable gentleman discussing anything, really.

[@robertott9083]

That was fun. I worked at a collectables store in the 90's that was family owned since the 1950's. The owner brought in a case fresh of Star Wars Empire Stricks Back figures that was still factory sealed. He knew I was a big Star Wars fans and he wanted me to open it and see what I could get for them? He had it in his closet since 1980. It was 1996 and the hype was really growing at that point with the Power of the Force line hitting stores. I could sit and talk toys all day every day if I could. I miss working there dealing in toys and getting paid for it is the best! Bobby you're killing it brother! And Ryan is a really cool dude. Really enjoy both of what you guys do. Keep up the great work bro!

[@dolphins13a]

This was an excellent video , maybe more of this ?

[@Johndeergreen79]

Enjoyed the video it’s fun to hear toy talks. Especially from two collectors of your caliber

[@juanespinoza4388]

Wow! That was such a great video. Love the geek-filled toy stories. Please continue to do these videos with toy store owners.

[@reeceanweiler787]

If you add pictures of the figures and collectibles you're referencing i could watch this conversation for hours. Absolutely love hearing about all this stuff I collected as a kid from people who have basically studied it 😋

[@devnexen]

That's quite an educated discussion, wonderful !

[@BSM7702]

IRs cool hearing ryan talking about 1/6 military toy lines like 21st century, and FOV, and dragon 1/6 line, I was all about that back in 2007 to 2011. but after that that market for all that stuff strangely tanked" no pun intended. such a cool 1/6 tank and soilder line to be lost in history now.

[@teddyd633]

You two need to do a padcast just having cool chats with retired Hasbro or Mattel employees and other pepele in the toy world.

[@Valaverse]

You think so?

[@charles7164]

This!

[@teddyd633]

@@Valaverse Why, yes, the two of you have good chemistry together. Also, you have the insider's point of view, and Ryan has the customer's point of view.

[@LoganWood121]

I second this. Some of these guys have never even been on the record, and it would be a huge shame to let the toy history within them fade away as they pass away.

[@JohnMorris.77]

Exactly perfect idea

[@LoganWood121]

Vala, with his hair growing out, looks like his good-natured and less mean twin.

[@AlwaysbeingLu]

lol

[@yesterlandtoys1138]

I love this! This is what we want as fans! More, more, more! You guys coming together is pure genius! Thank you🙏

[@romankim]

Another great upload, Bobby. Appreciate the effort in not letting the content go stale, and educating and entertaining people who love action figures. Now...bring on some amphibious assault teams and vehicles and mech suits! Thanks

[@Valaverse]

Thanks for noticing! We are trying to bring fresh content!

[@bhollywood9317]

Love Saturday mornings again🤘

[@plasticcommando_yt]

Thanks for the video! I love the different insights into the toy industry whether it's retail, manufacturing, design, and toy collecting on a personal level, I'd totally watch the hours long conversation lol.

[@spaceheadstudio3031]

I love these kinds of convos, i think people wanna hear the stories behind the collectables. Anybody can talk about the collectables but to hear those unique stories, that stuff is GOLDEN! I hope to see more...

[@barryallen825]

Ryan's one of the good ones man. Set up next to him about 10 years ago, and we've been good buddies since.

[@briandeja73]

This was really cool, it was so easy to sit here with a cup of coffee and listen.

[@nickdunlop07]

Great conversation Bobby would definitely watch another one 👍🏻

[@opticracer3927]

This was such a fantastic talk Bobby! So many details. We need a part 2 and 3 with TF, plus interviews with other store owners and collectors too!

[@Zakainen]

Great conversation. That's definitely a huge part of why I love collecting.

[@waynesmiley2207]

It's great listening to two people talk about something they truly enjoy, had me smiling and engaged the entire video. Thank you.

[@A-n-d-r-e---T-h-e---G-i-a-n-t]

Fun to be a fly on the wall for this discussion. I'd love to see more of these talks in the future.

[@MythonThePython]

Great video! Was fun watching these two talk about the rare collectibles they like most, lots of excitement in their faces and voices and the paperwork from toy companies is definitely cool! Wish I kept some of that stuff. Learned a lot about the coins too, never delved that deep into it but was really cool to learn some of that about the rarer ones. Great shows! Keep um coming! 🎉

[@Rodimusprimerib]

Two massive toy fans just nerding out talking about toys and seeing their faces of just happiness is awesome to see and hear.

[@Bearded_Blonde]

This was one of my favorite vids. The convos and reactions from the both of you was priceless.

[@adam_allday9470]

Just found this "interview" (more of just a friend to friend awesome toy convo, lol) but dude, I could listen to you guys talk for literally hours on end about different toy lines and toy history or it could be whatever! Just awesome to see Ryan get to sit down and really just talk about toys because we really only get a glimpse of that on the Toy Federation channel. Great episode though and thank you! edit: OMG what a terrible cut-off at the end!! You're killin' me smalls!! we need part 2 ,3 ,4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10! I need like 15 more hours of this. Now please 😁🙏

[@DavidWalraven-kx1ly]

That Steel Brigade story is fascinating. I haven’t started down that rabbit hole, but I only need 60 something Joes to finish 1982-92 and I’ve heard Steel Brigade is pricey and annoying to complete.

[@frompartsunknownweighingin9557]

200! Wow! I thought my squad of 35 was impressive 10 years ago.😅 Now I have an army of one!😂

[@fynncobb]

Star Trek DS9 reference makes me love Bobby even more. Great video guys.

[@dmc2008]

The positive energy here is great. This is what makes this community special, great stuff

[@andrewp.8406]

Do more of these videos. Pick certain lines or rare to find toys. Even talk about the current state of the toy manufacturing industry. 30 - 45 min videos would be perfect. Ryan should be a regular as well.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

Maybe Toy Federation needs an exclusive Action Force figure? As much as I hate exclusives, a "Bobby Ryan" character would be cool.

[@RACOONBACON]

Great interview with knowledgeable people

[@CeroneGamesGo]

I could've watched another full hour of this. Great Video Bobby💯

[@ericheinke2865]

Great interview!

[@davesample7862]

This is a great interview. I love the "I have it , but I don't have it"

[@murraymccheyne5576]

Loved the video Bobby could’ve listened to you & Ryan for ages soo good 👍

[@Blove_78]

More content like this please. Awesome conversation!😊

[@Valaverse]

We put up something just like this last week and no one watched !

[@BigDaveC74]

That was awesome. Enjoyed that lads!! 👊😁

[@charles7164]

Gonna be honest, i got way too happy when i saw this video notification hahahahaha

[@rickytimmons5294]

Very cool, very entertaining vid. Nice job fellas.

[@jaseys]

Great hearing Ryan talk about 1/6 21st, Dragon and DID, that’s my Jam. Those times were a perfect storm of world events, and guys of age that missed out on the original 12” joes. Nowadays DID is making even nicer stuff, and DAM and Easy&Simple are carrying forward what started back in the late 90’s early 2000’s with Amazing modern figures. Excellent discussion, and Trigger on over watch was a nice touch.

[@stephens4175]

I loved that, listened while I worked, do it again when you can, very informative

[@astrologyfactor8588]

The way Ryan talks and what he talks about is like he is still a young boy. So his and your stories were fun to listen to.

[@Ohmug3nW3apon13]

Toy knowledge overload, great toy talk.

[@absoLukeCollecting]

Fantastic conversation this is. This would be an amazing series on the channel. Make it a great day

[@socratesalvarez7196]

Loved the whole conversation

[@albertomorales7579]

This video is great,the conversation was fluid and natural.No one interrupted the other ma debate was best no one shouted over the other lol this was so much fun and interesting.Looking forward for more if anything.😃🤙

[@dacollector4452]

Great topics. @valaverse Bobby do you have a video of your Steel Brigade collection?

[@antoniovistcoatis1541]

Great discussion fellas, very interesting!

[@Furianbl]

😂😂 I was the VCJ trade with the NF mocs … love Ryan there isn’t a more genuine dude than him !!

[@thedead_end9628]

NERDS!!! No No - That was fun! You two have a good chemistry. Would like to see more of this format with Ryan or other store owners and creators.

[@Cobra80GI]

Really great interview 👍🏽👍🏽

[@stvnhthr]

Kenner sent me a "We Care" letter because I ordered like thirteen survival accessories packs and four 4-Loms and they said they were short on product and would mail the rest later. I got the letter and one accessory pack and they never sent the rest. I corresponded with them for a few years and it eventually turned into phone calls and they always promised to send the rest and they never did. I threw the letters out when I found them stuck in an old phone book. Wish I would have kept them.

[@Heroicnonsense7]

Awesome video! Loved it.

[@joetrenchfoot7101]

Excellent guys !!!

[@BlacksburgEV]

Ryan and Toy Fed got me into this game. I don't collect toys but I am obsessed with his channel. Him and the boys are so wholesome and run a great shop. I was born in 87 and was poor so I never got any good toys, so I live vicariously through the shop and youtube. They show the toy shows, back room deals, the parking lot deals, I love ALL OF IT. Such a cool subculture. I recently found this guys channels sorry I don't know your name, but I can tell you love this stuff as much as Ryan, so I'm in. Your channel is more polished which to me feels "fake" but after watching this and you guys talk, I have subscribed. The thing with Toy Fed is that it is fly on the wall, no polish, it's perfect. I didn't even mention the buisness aspect of actually running a Toy store, and refusing to sell on eBay to "keep the hunt alive". It's like Pawn Stars but without assholes running the show. They deserve all the success as well as you my friend! Thanks for taking the time to share this. I know youtube and the algorithm forces you to make the videos you do and that is exactly what made me write you off as "fake/too polished" which sucks. Keep putting up cool Toy stuff and I will be here for it. I want more videos of you talking about your time in the industry, with your old drawings designs etc.

[@jonathanhodapp8735]

Great conversation

[@Silverbackcustomz]

Very informative! Great video

[@bossprime369]

This one was a good one! You should start a series of conversations with other Store Owners, collectors, Manufacturers and KZbinrs. and by the way i think you should consider taking Action Force to the next level by introducing Villains, Mech Suits and Star Ships that will take Action Force “To infinity and beyond!” I love Action Force and i think it could become as big as G I Joe or better. i would like to see a conversation with Allan Semmont from Eternia Dreams, ask him about the super toy purchase he recently did, AMAZING!!!

[@richardmiller6759]

Definitely want more Ryan talks👍

[@luker5674]

For mechsuit research take a look at the Joytoy 1/18 scale. I think both the ‘mecha’ and ‘W40k’ mechsuit type stuff sells for them

[@EditorVJAS]

Love the discussion, Really enjoy hearing two fans just shooting the breeze like this. Also would love to add the charity figure to me Action Force display but being in Canada the extra for shipping and customs just pushes it over the price point I can justify. If Snowman had them I would have already grabbed one.

[@dean4125]

great interview sir. I watch Toy Federation all the time!! someday I want to visit that store. and btw I dont have a single steel brigade figure lol.

[@davidliskey3553]

Speaking of paperwork, back in the day i could never find Storm Shadow. On a whim i wrote Hasbro, they sent me a letter saying he was $5( joes were like 2.99 back then). Mom sent them a check and it came air mail. Probably should have kept that letter, Mom might have sent it with the payment.

[@MrChristopoop]

My family would never have thought of doing that when I was a kid. The 84 Joes were the only time in the line that I can recall there being a few guys that were super hard and rare to find in the stores. Stormshadow, Mutt and Junkyard, Firefly, and to a lesser extent Blow Torch and Spirit in that order were really hard to locate. I was I. 4th grade at the time. There was this short red haired kid that was really good at sports, and toys were sort of secondary to him. His dad worked construction (may have owned the business, they were well off) and was in Albany NY all week for work (we lived just outside of Catskills about 35 miles south). That kid’s dad would get him a one of these new hard to find Joes every week. He would bring em in, show em to us, and I don’t know if he ever would pick the figures up again. He never played Joes with us at recess, at birthday parties etc out of school, never joined in when we played with Joes. I was mainly getting figures from local department stores and even a local Rite Aid drug store. The Rite Aid actually put out a decent amount of joes for a drug store with one half aisle for toys. I am pretty sure this was in the fall too. Thanks, your memories just transported me back in time to the fall of 84 for a few minutes. Magical time as a kid!

[@owenhutnick789]

This was awesome!

[@rickn6336]

Love the "subtle" product placement. 😅

[@greyjedi6430]

Great show bro

[@Texas1911]

I really enjoyed it

[@toastyyyyyyyyyy]

Would love for you guys to review and dissect some of the neca predators and aliens. I personally love both lines even if they faulter articulation wise when compared to other brands at times.

[@vane_twentyone]

Fantastic episode

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Think this is a incredibly exciting pooptube video! Two titans of the industry, in one corner, a one time hascrap designer genius, the valve of valaverse! The edge on the crease of the collective! The balls of bearings!, in the other corner, the maestro of shows, the foot peg on the side of the massive juggernaut that is the collection standard that is the transformers franchise!😂❤

[@itsme-notyou]

Great vid. Would be appreciated to have time stamps since it's such a long form

[@mjkporkchop4329]

Very cool thanks

[@khalilumrani9742]

I enjoy the video we need a part 2 of it you guys talking about mezco storm collectibles and everything in the toy market today

[@JayJayFromAZ]

When I was 6 yrs old in 1981, I had my whole collection of Stars Wars figures at a park. Then my cousin asked me to play on the Monkey Bars so I did. I fell off of it and broke my arm and never seen my collection again. I guess when they rushed me to the hospital they just left my collection behind. lol.

[@seanlehmkuhl743]

A find occurred last year where several pitch coins were found and sold through different avenues, pushing the prices down.

[@Micanick78]

Very nice Bobby,,,,

[@miorandmior]

I've been watching toy federation for a while, Ryan does give off a sort of TV personality vibe. Love listening to him talk. Toy guy through and through. When it comes to play sets, thr issue of space need to be addressed. Some people want them but don't buy any because they don't have the space. Speaking of mech suits, for me , for now, Joy Toy ones rule. (But they're 4 inch scale). Very pricey though

[@jflesh8673]

I love the dragon and 21st century shout outs, those were my first 1/6 scale figures…

[@sonofacrayonslayer]

Awesome talk guys, off topic I just purchased a couple of the loose gray vest helmet scarf leg pouch Awesome stuff. Maybe you could answer are these products to come or just test samples either way Awesome, thanks for putting products like this out there

[@eljibarocaptainwepa8198]

The toys doesn’t die out. It’s a moods thing. A restart of the spark inside you. And ppl talking and showing others about it. We need total patience to sell the toys. It will sell but in its do time.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

My mail-away Hooded Cobra Commander came with 2 right arms. If only I had kept it in the bag...

[@80sKid.]

Really interesting chat. Just two guys passionate about toys. Awesome. Is there any doubt Spidey is the King of Marvel tho? Sure, other characters spike in popularity. But he's timeless, a classic character who appeals to all ages. Swear my 4yo nephew has even more Spidey crap than I did when I was a kid. And yeah, I might be largely responsible for that, haha. Pong, lol. We had one in our old Kreisler woodgrain TV. Controllers with mile long cord in the back. Don't think I ever played it once I got the Atari 2600...

[@brentbanks8021]

The Mattel 2017 Batman vs. Superman Batcave is a great 6 inch scale playset for $100. Tho they sold horribly. Walmart dumped them for $50. Or less...

[@J.dioramas]

This is great news and interesting

[@Valaverse]

Yea? You liked it?

[@J.dioramas]

Loved it brother hulkamania voice ​@@Valaverse

[@Toyenhancer]

The rarity of a collection is only in the eye of the beholder… this goes with all collections ,not just toys

[@mmapanda4020]

Maybe Articulated ninja, Pixel Dan, or Shartimus Prime. May e even Todd McFarlane. Get a lot of information out of him. Asking him questions no one else would. Just to name a few.

[@stevenwallace-zt1ds]

Are you going to stared selling valaverse action force fig in he’s store

[@popculturehero]

This was a great listen. Nacelle potentially making Exo squad toys is news to me. very interested, And I love the power of the force 2 figures. They strike a balance between detailed collectible and playable toy that I retreat to when the current vintage collection gets too dull. If you want to keep the cost down on a valaverse mech suit you don't have to build a full cockpit. Kind of shame to cram a detailed figure in there where your not going see it anyway. A robot with a motorcycle seat and handles so a figure can drive it from on top would be my suggestion. Mcfarlane was going to make a mech suit in the titanfall line 2 line of BT-7274 and they had to take the scrap the cockpit idea and just make a robot action figure with a pilot that sits up on the shoulder. Its still a highly sought after piece despite the limitations.

[@Libertycustom73]

I did a big ass playset, you own it. Lol. Hell, I've done several you own Bobby. Lol

[@Valaverse]

Yep!

[@jenniferferguson751]

OMG! Does valaverse do something similar to the "we care" thing? I have a few things that I lost when i moved

[@mojoe4204]

This was cool

[@KreeTwelve]

I think Ryan could be a character on Valaverse line 🤭