Star Wars Retro Collection - Hasbro 2019 - Michael UNPLUGGED

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Michael reacts to Hasbro's 2019 announcement of a Kenner Star Wars Retro Collection.
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[@reshanner]

I've never had a problem with repro, unless someone is trying to pass it off as original. And by "pass it off" I mean selling it as original.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

Ditto

[@darthprimus1101]

Man I’m fixin to buy this whole line to stroke my ego

[@AniW2x4]

I think the figures I'll be getting will be Luke, Leia, Chewie, Han and the stormtrooper. I already have a vintage Vader so getting another one wouldn't make a whole lot of sense, but maybe I will just to see if there are any noticeable differences.

[@anakin9420]

So does the Jedi order

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

The problem as I see it is that there are too many people within the pro-reproduction camp that seem vehemently opposed to common sense measures (such as producing items in a different color of plastic or having a clear "reproduction" stamp) that would help mitigate that fraudulent activity.

[@toypolloi]

I can't see a problem with them. They have been doing it with transformers for years. Same company making the same toys they did before. Hardcore Star wars collectors hate pretty much everything anyone does that is not how they collect. So they will always be upset. For everyone else it's a nice cheaper way to get some early figures that have recently been priced out of most people's ranges. Especially Leia.

[@jamesprise4252]

Toy Polloi here here!

[@carlo2384]

Would have made more sense to put these out in 2017; easier to mobilize the fans behind an "anniversary" marketing hook with vintage-style commercials, etc. I will buy these in a heartbeat! Blue Snaggletooth anyone?

[@kaylemathewcomendador7614]

Unless they make them over priced like the latest G1 Optimus reissue.

[@carlo2384]

@@kaylemathewcomendador7614 Will have to wait and see. $12.99 would be my cap. Don't collect transformers so I'll take your word for it.

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

Hey man! Someone mentioned you yesterday on my channel on my reaction video about it. I also wondered what you thought! Personally I'm really looking forward to it! 👍☺

[@KJ-tz7vc]

I have the original figures, but I'm pleased with the idea of having those classic molds in brand new plastic to enjoy fresh again. It'll be especially nice to have some snow white stormtroopers!

[@hondorockz]

I would love to purchase re release of the original Star Wars figures, I'm a 51 year old kid thanks for the video Michael!

[@michaelholly4866]

I am happy that the new Retro figures are coming out. Vintage figures are too expensive and these figures can fit my budget better.

[@c0l1n_m45]

Don't worry because all of the over priced ORIGINAL vintage figures are going to lower in value to how they were before the Force Awakens was released. No more loose, beat up Dengars for $28 on eBay. Thank the maker!

[@Knightrogue24.]

I made a comment two years ago until I just deleted it just now. Retro collection is okay it's not the greatest; kind of like checking the oven cooking something that's going to be cooked thawfuly. (Example a pizza for instance) I like retro collection it's not perfect but it's stand alone plain sustainable. Yeah I guess Hasbro wants to get the collectors back into star wars but they don't want to just do it for collectors they want to do it for the kids who want them no matter the cost how much it will pay through the noses of millions just to get these figures. I've already collected the Mandalorian action figure assortment. I've got all them. I've got: Mando; Cara dune; greef carga; ig 11; Kuill; Gideon & grogu. I also have some of their Esb retro's: Hoth han; lando; & Leia hoth who I use as an extra rebel soldier because I have hoth Leia from the solo line. So I gave her a different name. At first she was named "genine" but then I changed it to "Jas-Farr" to be a direct tribute to that hoth girl in the both inside echo base running communications & all. Extras. The name "Genine" didn't sound good so that's why I changed it. Along with most of the other characters I own like: the hoth soldier being named: "Woods" then Cassian endor in eadu disguise being named: "Garrison" based off detective garrison from the warriors video game. That I played a lot when I was younger; & then the rebel commander being named nick named commander officer sergeant Bill. Garrison was originally supposed to be named Bill but I gave that name to the commander because I got confused with the names & I was collecting blank fill ins at the time & yet only I have a day & half left till I receive prince xior & dash rendar & Luke Skywalker endor & Leia endor & Fx 7 & rebel commando endor & droids three pack that used to be target exclusive. I'm going to love these new guys. & If retro collection return of the Jedi comes out & they give a gamorian guard I'll pick that up for sure & maybe another Emperor if they do make one.

[@novax-ig9yt]

One last thought, THANK YOU Retroblasting for covering this. I had no idea this line was in the works, until you reported it in this video. You guys always do great videos!

[@blackwormboy]

It's been all over the toy news.....

[@jonathanettinger6970]

Maybe not everyone is crawled up the toy industry's ass 24/7 and some people follow more casually. So how about letting people be instead of feeling the need to talk down to them just to feel a moment of smug self-satisfaction? This is where he heard about it and he expressed his appreciation. Knowing something sooner doesn't make you a better person. Being an ass about it makes you a worse one.

[@brycevo]

I'm all for these figures. All I've ever had of the original toys was an original Han and a Stormtrooper both without weapons, because I'm younger. I'm all for it. But I'm not going to pretend these are carded Originals, no, I'm going to tear these open and display them as figures that I like.

[@berenthebear8953]

I agree, the cardbacks look terrible with those big circles on them. I might buy a few to take out of the packages too. But for a collector I think they are pretty much worthless unfortunately. Hopefully they sell them for cheap. :D

[@MisterPinchy]

This will bring down the cost of the originals so I can acquire them again... sorry nerds, I played with mine in 1978 until they fell apart and now I'll do the same to yours 41 years later..... dark side in the house!

[@JosephSullivan1979]

Original still on card will be the only ones to keep their value. The originals without cards will be taking a dive.

[@MisterPinchy]

How dare you! 🤓

[@johndunlap7670]

Glad they came out as I lost my collection and belongings in the 2018 camp fire so this was great to get figures again

[@mattleuty5285]

Well said Michael on an important topic. I hate, hate toy snobbery!! There's so much out there for kids as well as collectors that be it vintage, modern or reproduction, people should be allowed the choice. Let's all be friends and happy in our choices. Looking forward to all the upcoming stuff that you mentioned my friend.

[@GregArmstrong40]

They will grab some of my cash, cause I want these on cards which I could never afford to buy before

[@cgmckeever]

Buy the repro cards and mount, dont settle for the RETRO sticker in the center of the card

[@boblowes]

So long as we're getting an official Bea Arthur figure, I'm good.

[@boblowes]

@@joseparcenary4706 Absolutely. Right up there with the Death Star Debris playset.

[@Jonny-xq5cb]

we need the almost produced wookie family figures as well!

[@SWTobito0702]

Just recently got my father the Retro collection Jedi Knight Luke and Endor Han. He had unfortunately lost his original Kenner toys some time before I was born. Safe to say the joy on his face warmed my heart to no end. The retro collection gave my father the opportunity to hold his childhood toys in hand again and for that reason alone, I'll always be happy Hasbro did this.

[@eightbit1975]

Re-releases of original 1979 Star Wars figs? Of course I am in! I already collect and spend a ton on real vintage figures (Transformers mostly) and while I would love to have my original Star Wars figures MISB I unfortunately do not have a few zillion dollars to do so. But, I am perfectly fine with official re-releases. I'll be looking out for these for sure.

[@michaelmiller44820]

Unpopular Opinion: I can not wait for these! I don't care if they only do this wave or if they do them all... The fact that they're giving us a Grand Moff Tarkin is worth it! He will literally be the first new "Kenner-style" Star Wars action figure since the end of the "Droids" and "Ewoks" runs in the mid-80's... I for one hope this line goes on forever and expands the original line with new figures, like the Tarkin one...

[@rocketcon]

Amen. Bring on Slave Leia, Mon Mothma, Stormtrooper Han, etc...

[@danmcgowen1716]

Outstanding. Im 54 and have been an avid collector of star wars since the POTF in 1995. I pretty much have everything vintage at this point except some of the real pricey stuff. I don't care , I still just like having fun and collecting cool stuff. Thank you, really , thank you.

[@Sano1970]

If vintage was stocks, tons of collectors would be hanging themselves tonight. 😂 Me included...😑

[@sadjupiter9462]

Poor Tom, I will send you a few pallets Phantom Menace figures to cheer you up.

[@juanc1328]

Guys like that Toy Hunter are going to be shit of luck on low balling people now!

[@jokerproduction5135]

I thought the same thing

[@blackwormboy]

It's molded plastic, it has no value other than a smile. If you want to invest, invest in gold. Toys are just toys

[@scottstalcup4453]

@@blackwormboy Damn straight. The only inherent value is the joy it brings to its intended audience. Speculators know the PRICE of everything but the VALUE of nothing.

[@Lio_Convoy]

Oh man. You KNOW people are pissing themselves over all of this.

[@MattakaMouse]

I think its great!... Ninja Turtles were re-released, Transformers were re-released . now if they make re-realeses of the last 17 it would be great for those who dont want to spend a fortune. I would buy them just for the repro weapons as originals can go for more money then the figures... there should be zero worry from collectors if in fact they will have a 2019 stamp on them

[@classicactionfigures3454]

Exactly ! Also, I saw a video in which some Hasbro representatives stated that they will have the 2019 date stamped on them. I really don't see the downside to this unless you are a reseller (but even they will still have a market, especially for those fans who want to get an "original release" action figure/toy)

[@videomike81]

The issue would really be with the weapons - hopefully there will be some obvious tells.

[@brianjennings8814]

mattel is doing a pretty great job all in all reproducing the old WWF hasbros at the moment. awful distribution issues which is making the hunt a lot less fun but they’ve done a pretty solid job blending old with new while giving a nod to the old collector/custom market by making Iron Sheik, Kane, Sting and rumors of a Diesel later this year

[@MattakaMouse]

Good point, forgot to mention those aswell, though the "style" is re-used rather then a re-issue of the retro ones I agree! I have a few myself

[@MattakaMouse]

im talking about toys that have already been re-made with vintage molds or new toys that have copied old styles. When placing a price on vintage toys you have to remember its now in the resale market. All things to consider are Condition in or out of package, Complete with all parts and accesories Rarity is it common or hard to find, Popularity and Demand... there are lines more rare yet got for less as not as popular..plus movie tie ins or new media make older lines more saught after. (example the old cartoon ghostbusters toy line went up in price before the female ghostbusters movie came out...even though it did not do as well as original and now the market has came down a bit) you can never base a toys worth off of a single ebay price... all these factors have to come in play then you make an "average" price on that, but things change all the time

[@dakotaroot_8816]

Honestly POTF2 and POTJ era is mostly all i collect. It carries a powerful secondhand store nostalgia for me that i just can't get over. I was never bothered by the beefy action poses, i was just thrilled to have all my favorite characters. I was born in 98 so flea markets were packed with these figures cheap by the time i was old enough to discover star wars at 5 or 6. I bought hundreds, and i have recently started re collecting them. Its fun to find my old figures heaped in old boxes and get figures online now that i could never find then. Buying loose i usually spend about 16 dollars a week for 2-3 figures. Its a cheap and sayisfying way of collecting, and i love it! They're sturdy and stand well and there's a uniformity to the line that pleases my inner virgo perfectionist. Love the videos man, watch them all the time!

[@bb7931]

I think the main issue is kids these days don't all really play with action figures and dolls as much as we did. I had a Toys R Us manager tell me that as well and they mostly sell stuff to adult collectors. Kids are more into computers and video games I guess. I've pretty much quit buying new stuff. I do like the rebirth of Mego. But mostly I buy vintage Star Wars stuff in comic book stores. I'm good with this Retro line. I know everybody's going to buy every Stormtrooper. I made my own Tarkin but if they are making a Kenner Tarkin that would be a must have. Toy Polloi has a video reviewing a custom Han and Luke Stormtroopers that's worth checking out. Thanks for what you guys do. Great job.

[@user-go4fb7se8i]

Bryan Bradley it's because most toys today sucks, the only decent ones aimed at adult collectors and are more expensive.

[@bb7931]

@@opticracer3927 I haven't had any issues with quality except I got a Romulan in a Target store by pure luck and discovered that one of his knees was assembled backwards (two right legs I think) but it doesn't bother me that much. The body's are the same construction as the old ones but they're more durable and heavier. The 14" DC figures are cool. Superman to me is the best one. I think the issue with most of those are the heads are scaled more for 13 inch bodies not 14 inch. The molds on the heads are the same sculpts. Gene Hackman (ish) Lex Luthor just like the original. I noticed they're releasing 14" Star Trek figures and it looks like they're using the molds from The Motion Picture dolls. My advice. Buy them, it really is REAL Mego. I haven't been disappointed. These are superior to Figures Toy Company. Those are cheaply made. The Gorn is amazing! I think it's more like a reissue of the retro cloth Diamond Select Gorn. Dracula is superb in quality. New Mego is worth getting.

[@StephenPHall]

Why are they doing it ? They are a business and they want to make money. There are people who like vintage who are happy to pay $10 for a fresh brand new reproduction. Calling this a cash grab? Yes, that is the purpose of being in business. Selling things people want and making a profit. Vintage price have gone thru the roof and I for one am out of the market as I’m not paying these prices - I’ve had enough. I am a collector, not a speculator. I want affordable vintage or vintage themed stuff I can afford to buy. I’m glad this is finally happening.

[@mrnefasto007]

totally agree

[@AniW2x4]

I've been waiting for something like this for a fair while.

[@darrenhood4033]

Collectors late in the game and those older fans who want their collections back without paying an arm and a leg for them, have been asking for official repros going on at least a decade now. I would love a "new" Farmboy Luke Skywalker myself, because my Dad had a puzzle that contained the earliest product catalog inside and the original 12 were featured on the first 2 pages. Being 8 years old I had no idea how old these movies were, how long out of production those figures were, and how expensive a Farmboy Luke was/still is! So to see this finally a reality, is a godsend!

[@ilbftman]

Well I have heard that Hasbro is doing the whole line. They will probably mix in completely new unreleased figures that were ignored in the original line 1978-1985. Look now Tarkin is coming so I think its going to be a mix of reissues and figures we never saw before. Maybe a Rebel trooper is next.........I see no numbering on the back of the cards so it won't matter what comes out first

[@turtleanton6539]

Goodpoints all

[@LCFC81]

Transformers have advanced a ridiculous amount since their initial release, but re-releases always seem to be welcome. If they can strike the right balance Star Wars shouldn't be any different.

[@captainbeefcake5272]

My 4 year old son will love these.. he's always playing with my old star wars figures....( the ruff ones... with repro weapons)..

[@titangaming6923]

My son's 10 and he loves the old figures and vehicles

[@backroom12]

Always wished Hasbro would continue the original line . Just hope figures we’ve never gotten before get made . Han stormtrooper , more jabbas throne room characters , Porkins , Vader no helmet I haven’t collected in a good while but I did order the barge , now I’ll be buying these

[@RiverwalkFunHouse]

Porkins! Haha!!

[@thevintagetoykid320]

Who wouldn’t trade their entire last 17 for a vintage style Rose Tico?

[@loganmichaelanti-funkopops3115]

I never have clicked so fast on a video

[@blueberrywine69]

Logan Michael makes two of us

[@juanc1328]

I had to quickly get home from a hockey game to watch this!

[@Jonny-xq5cb]

@LoganMichael hello bud

[@loganmichaelanti-funkopops3115]

Jonny 5 hey dude

[@JosephDickersonUX]

Won't buy any of the six repros because I have all the originals I want (mostly) but I WILL but the Tarkin/board game set. Because I have to have a Tarkin on that classic card. That being said, I'm also a collector of 12" GI Joe and when Hasbro did repros I was SOOOO happy - because I could have the items that I could not afford otherwise to add to my collection. So, to all the fans butthurt about SW repros... Sorry. It lets people have toys they have always wanted, at an affordable price. Supply/demand.

[@necron99.aka-sammyboy92]

Joseph Dickerson true...n the regular vintage is still its own thing! The minting stamp on their legs will be different tho...cuz it’ll have current years. That’ll be The only diff!

[@WCBs]

Excellent points

[@monsterzero8805]

Michael you once again hit the nail on the head! This is why your my favorite channel 👍

[@drftgy67]

I hope they make the last 17 and Blue Snaggletooth!

[@thecollector4332]

THE NUMBERS CHANNEL I would not want blue snaggletooth because scammers at eBay will buy the new one and say it’s the original. It has happened before, and now it would be more common.

[@jamms121931]

The collector that’s why you should buy afa graded

[@joleebindo6854]

you say what most Retro-youtubers are afraid to say. thank you for your courage in the face of ever increasing planted misinformation and rhetoric. regardless of money or outside influence you tell the truth. which is exactly why people hate hearing it! keep kicking ass...

[@QSSWC]

I've been collecting "The Vintage Collection" for some time, and I have to say that after the original "Vintage" series, it's my favorite series. The sculpting and painting are just great. I'm not at all surprised that figures from the Vintage series are being reissued, because the figures and vehicles of the original trilogy are still the best sold. Even though I see it similar to Michal that the retro figures are a technological step backwards, I will still get them, simply because they remind me of my childhood. And no, Star Wars and the movies aren't just for kids... Which child should pay the moon prices of merchants and shops ;)

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Was watching your old playset livestream and this video pops up as soon as I was done watching it! What a nice surprise.

[@novax-ig9yt]

My 2 cents! First, while I love vintage more because that is what I had when I was a kid, I also love the Power of the Force 2 era. Sometimes I feel like I am the ONLY one who does :(. Second, I WELCOME this upcoming vintage line. I am not wealthy so I can't afford $200+ figure that is carded. This is something I can afford. I am TOTALLY fine with OFFICIAL repros.

[@yodaman5069]

The new cards will have that ugly red logo on them.

[@novax-ig9yt]

@@yodaman5069 I suppose Hasbro is doing that to somewhat appease the serious OG MOC collector, so that there is a clear way to tell them apart from the originals. I kinda wish it wasn't there myself, but it doesn't bother me much, either. I imagine the figures themselves will have subtle differences to tell them apart from the originals, too.

[@novax-ig9yt]

@@cruizerdave Yeah I think a lot of the POTF2 actually are very nice looking figures. I understand the articulation isn't there for some figures, and yeah you have the issue of fitting them into what essentially was re-releases of the vintage vehicles as a result, but as figures an adult would want to display, I love them.

[@matthewpahnke2613]

PotF2 is hands down my favorite line. Played with them as a kid and now my kids are playing with them. Sure their proportions are wonky and some are in really awful dynamic stances, but I didn't notice these issues as a kid. What I *did* notice was superior detailing and paint apps when compared to the few dozen vintage beaters I obtained before PotF2 figures were released. They also do fit into vintage vehicles with a lot of pinching and wiggling 😂

[@LuisHernandez-hw7dj]

For the exception of the bulky figures, I do enjoy PotF as well. I purchased about 50 of them when they went on clearance and enjoy the later releases as well. Star wars figures collector for Life

[@zachlennon2948]

I didn't grow up with the vintage Star Wars toys so I don't have that nostalgic love for them. However I have a lot of respect for the vintage line and the huge impact it had on the toy industry. I think that this retro line is probably gonna be popular with my age group. Guys / girls who love Star Wars and want the vintage figures despite not having them because they probably weren't even born yet and for what ever reason are unable or unwilling to get the actual vintage figures. That's just my opinion. Great video as always retroblasting.

[@theviking6052]

I love retroblasting because of the honesty! I value honesty above all else! Thank you Michael

[@eldop22]

Retroblasting, thank you for your video. I grew up buying and playing with the 70's 80's toys... i miss them so much, i have several left from those days. I love the idea of having New Production of these figures, it makes my heart warm, i will be buying them.

[@davidbotsford4801]

Awesome video! Excellent point of view and well said.

[@Jcc2224]

I got no idea what Disney/Hasbro is doing with Star Wars nowadays. All they gotta do is look at what they did in the 2008-2012 Golden years, but nope... And then you look at Hasbro's work in Marvel and Transformers and it's arguably the BEST it's EVER been. I have no clue man...

[@NodDisciple1]

And they cancelled GI Joe because they couldn't even get that right...

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

And even worse distribution globally on tf!

[@hanzohattori2492]

@@NodDisciple1 was gi Joe really cancelled.i ask because here in Ireland I haven't seen anything new from gi.joe for fucking ages...love the 25th anniversary collection line.its my favourite gi Joe line.

[@NodDisciple1]

@@hanzohattori2492 Yup, entire GI Joe section on the Hasbro Website is empty and they cancelled Collector's Club.

[@hanzohattori2492]

@@NodDisciple1 fer fook sake...well done Hasblow.. another brilliant decision on your part...NOT.

[@davidq.5488]

You're not wrong. "Supply & Demand," and there's much I didn't ever want. Like MUSCULAR half SW half He-Man figures. Great video!

[@mikecuntala9675]

As someone that jumped ship from Hasbro star wars in 2008, you’re speaking so much truth. Thanks Michael

[@kevinnelson66]

Sounds like you're sort of echoing Steve Sansweet, Michael. He once said (in a roundabout way) that if people are collecting SW toys for monetary purposes, please don't. Collecting should be fun. I wholeheartedly agree. If I want to make money, I'll go back to doing janitorial work. From my understanding, these six figures are supposed to be Target exclusives and they've already sold out in preorder. I hope Target handles this better than how they handed the Mego relaunch. Not all locations carried the new Mego stuff. I hope to get these figures and the Escape From Death Star Game. I really hope this line succeeds. I'd like to see Hasbro get the license for The Orville and give it the retro treatment. Please excuse the long winded comment. Great video as always

[@blackwormboy]

100 percent

[@jonathanettinger6970]

Yes. Orville stuff done in a retro way could be very cool.

[@D.Pensak]

More like a DESPERATE Cash Grab. I have memories of problematic/controlled distribution problems from ‘97-‘99. Appreciate the candid view on this and thanks for the news. Thank you.

[@cliffyk3380]

Have to say on the repro side of thing I simply don't care, I collector Transformers primarily but if Hasbro releases a G1 reissue of something I think great I don't have to pay ridiculous money for a vintage original. The only downside is people who will try and sell these and/or their accessories as vintage pieces either out of malicious greed or stupidity.

[@bassmandanmartin3700]

I'm looking forward to the Tarkin. I loved Arturo's Sandtroopers and his Rebel trooper as seen on the Tantive IV. Having those figs feels amazing. If I can nab some of these retro Stormies, that'd be fun...but Tarkin is who I'm most excited for so far. I'd love to see Biggs, Wedge, and more droids too.

[@ssj1jason]

great way to make a Han in storm trooper outfit that I did (and to Michael's point will prob infuriate some people) is took a second storm trooper luke...heated it up...popped the head off...and inserted a Bespin Han head... great addition to the vintage collection.

[@thompsonherefordfarm4070]

My first thought (and comment on a facebook post in Imperial Commissary) " I wonder what Retroblasting will have to say about this?" I must say you handled it with the utmost dignity and class sir.

[@Mattytime]

Will keep hitting refresh until robotech part 2.......................

[@retroblasting]

Thank you for the passive aggressive comment.

[@Mattytime]

@@retroblasting oh snap, Michael. I suppose context cant be lost in text but I 100% am looking forward to the next Robotech video, and also was responding to something from the very end of the video to indicate that all of it was watched. Not everyone is here to poo poo on you, I'm an avid retroblaster. But now a sad one.

[@wdrewjr]

Something I'd like to see would be a line of collectibles based upon the characters and stories laid out in Zahn's trilogy

[@lilguywiththebigg101]

4 years later watching this, and the comment “why does Hasbro have to crowd fund anything” is the truest statement I’ve heard in a while!

[@mross8991]

Appreciate your thoughts on these Michael, personally though I'm very excited about this just for the fact that I love Star Wars, I lost my true Kenner vintage collection in a fire, and I just can't afford to track down Kenner's from my childhood. I do look forward to these Retro series. Thanks for all the great episodes and podcasts.

[@ordinaryaveragebob2913]

I have to say, I just heard about this today and it made me unbelievably happy. I grew up with Star Wars (I saw it for my 5th birthday) and lived and breathed the toys until I got into junior high.... and I had EVERYTHING. Then when the Power of the Force line came out in the '90s I bought all that too. Unfortunately I had to sell my collection when the economy was in the toilet and I was strapped for cash about 15 years ago and my soul was crushed. Within the last year I've been trying to get it all back, and I was shocked at how expensive the true vintage stuff was. I always thought to myself "Why cant they just re-release the original molds of characters like they did in the 4-pack collection?" Well now they are, and I hope they do it all. Serves all the price gougers on eBay right! My only gripe is that the new packaging looks artificially weathered, and I really would like to see crisp and clean backer cards without a big "Retro Style" sticker on the front. Oh, and the fact that I'll probably never see any of these because of Hasbro's crappy distribution practices. But I'm gonna try, dammit! Gimme more!

[@devincox7985]

Michael, thank you for this video ad for what you do. ... and thank you so much for wading through the morass of chaos and confusion that is the forthcoming Robotech segment. Or as I like the call it, the 'just get us to Mospeda' episodes. ;)

[@thespacecowboyyeet5956]

I’m not a vintage collector. I’m not really a Star Wars collector. I grew up in the golden era of modern Star Wars toys, when the quality really went up around 2007 with the legacy collection all the through the vintage collection. The thing I remember most about those toys were that they all had the same quality (for the most part anyways). I forget exactly when I became interested in vintage Star Wars stuff, but I watched many videos over them, even though I knew I’d never get any (which is probably why I find your guys’ channel so entertaining, also with the humor.) the last figure I ever got was a black series snowtrooper, and I remember saying to myself, “Why is this guy more expensive when a year or two ago he’d be the same price as these 5poa pieces of junk?” And I just found myself never buying another figure since Hasbro kept making more 5poa, and the 3 3/4 in figures with the articulation that was standard throughout my childhood just got to be too expensive for me. I know when they did TVC, those were slightly more expensive than the average figure, but I didn’t mind because I collected the card backs (still got them in my closet, tried taping the bubbles on their back lol) and it was the only way to get certain figures since The Clone Wars was still really big. When Disney came along, the prices just went up and you got so much less bang for your buck (I still buy Lego Star Wars and am appalled by what they throw out and how high the prices are compared to before the Disney buy.) Seeing this video really is the final nail in the coffin to me as a former kid who played with action figures. It’s sad to think that Disney isn’t just allowing Hasbro to do what they had been doing since The Legacy Collection in order to “give fans what they want” with this reproduction line. I don’t really remember where I was going with this comment anymore, but it’s a shame to see Hasbro reduced to what it has been since the Disney purchase. They used to be God’s of the toy aisle. When you would be able to walk in a Target or Walmart and see at minimum 2/3 of an entire aisle filled with Star Wars now only at 1/5 or 1/6 of the size. And the selection the stores have are pitiful. Still stuff from Rogue One and TLJ I can walk a few shops down from a store and get the same 6in black series figures for $5. I don’t know why Disney can’t grasp on how to make Star Wars products (also looking at you EA video games) but they just can’t.

[@jokerproduction5135]

Hey as always great show Thanks retroblasting You guys put your all in it Very professional And the podcast is great Everyone should check it out Loved the action park episode I remember that place it was a right of passage for teens growing up in the 80s

[@StephenPHall]

this comment was made 5 minutes after an 18 minute video was uploaded - you haven’t even had time to watch it yet - stop crawling up people’s asses

[@jokerproduction5135]

Stephen Hall I don’t even have to watch a retro blading video to know it’s going to be great Content I still Haven’t watched it all I was going to ask them if they could make more videos lol I’m running out of quality videos to watch on stuff I’m interested And did you even read the post

[@jokerproduction5135]

Timothy Ward thank you I wouldn’t even think to look at the time and see if someone watched it before comment ing and I didn’t know there were rules and see if was made before the video was played all the way through and it was a positive comment. If retro blast has a prob with my comments they will tell me

[@jokerproduction5135]

Stephen Hall I’m very supportive of the good toy restoration and reviewing shows these guys are professionals answer questions and respond Great content so yeah I’m going to crawl up there asses I would of said kiss their asses they deserve it

[@dustybragg4011]

I personally have my own fair share of vintage vehicles and figures. But I also am a big fan of the 6 inch black series. Especially now that they have the new face print technology. And now that they have the new archive collection, out this year. I can go back and get those toys I missed out on, back in 2013.

[@BigLeo7205]

You made the perfect point about the availability of the toys since around 2012. Even now with the closing of Toys R Us , Walmart and Target didn't pick up the baton and heavily stocked their shelves like a lot of collectors thought they would. It has mostly gone to online retailers and resellers now.

[@swf4841]

Totally agree. Enjoy these things for what they are and be a happy collector. And if they had have released those missing characters / rare, expensive characters I would have bought them and proudly displayed them with my original figures, as I will with the Tarkin.

[@KidApoc]

Damn,GI Joe is on the same path. Hopefully they do the re release the ARAH line. Wish people listened to you. Sadly they didn’t heed the warning.

[@chrisnelmes7180]

Yeah,l kinda wasn't expecting anything from GI joe this year and l don't always like being proved right. I doubt we will ever get a 3rd movie or TV show,so the line continues to be in cold storage.

[@tubeviewerX20]

I would be sad to see G.I. Joe putting out repros of original figures, because they’re much easier/cheaper to obtain than Star Wars.

[@chrisnelmes7180]

@@tubeviewerX20 I have nothing against reproductions of classic figures,either Star Wars or GI Joe,just so long as they can be easily identified as reproductions by ,say an "r" or something under a foot. But if a dealer is passing off repro as original, well.........

[@KidApoc]

tubeviewerX20 cheaper? Where? They’re getting more expensive as more people want them. I think the ones worrying are the mint in box collectors,not the collectors who pose them or the kids who want to play with them.

[@Aahz321]

Pretty simple fact, Hasbro has ZERO obligation to maintain the value of your collection. In fact if you're keeping these figures to sell at a later date Hasbro sees no profit in that which makes collectors the competition. I saw people cry over the SNES classic and it's "de-valueing" of EarthBound and saw people crying over the "de-valueing" of G1 Transformers with the new vintage Wal-Mart line. Guess we'll just watch people cry some more over Star Wars instead of enjoying what they have.

[@henriquedematos]

Idk what people crying about the de-valueing of G1 Transformers are even on about, there have been about half a dozen of different G1 reissue lines all across North America, Europe and Japan for decades by now. Some of those, like the Encore versions, have actually even appreciated in price a bit.

[@guendoloena1]

I LOVE THIS! I don’t have any vintage now I can get them

[@JabbasDungeon]

It's still not vintage

[@rocketcon]

@@JabbasDungeon For all intents and purposes they are. Reproductions which are near identical to the originals.

[@maxrico6660]

I've enjoyed most of what they've put out. Keep putting out good stuff. I'd love to see more vintage figures.

[@thancrus]

Everything you’re saying is EXACTLY what comic collectors feel as well... they aren’t pulling in new buyers they are playing to a ever dwindling market

[@mikeisernie]

The comics industry is actually doing fine. More and more readers are picking up a broad range of books. It's just that these readers aren't slavish buying Marvel and DC.

[@mikeisernie]

@@Diabolik771 That's like arguing the shoe industry is dying because Payless is closing stores. People have easier access to comics more now than ever (digitally and at retail via book stores--which actually featured growth last year). If your definition of "comics" doesn't include Manga and the work of people like Reina Telgelmeier (NYT best selling author for her graphic novels) you have a self-serving definition to fit your doom and gloom. There is a wider fan base now but they are reading a wider variety of books. So if you are myopic about comics, sure, to YOU its going to seem like no one new is coming in...but really they are just going to different rooms at the house party that is comics.

[@mikeisernie]

@@Diabolik771 if you want to backtrack your argument sure. That's NOT the point in your post or the point being made in the original post. Yes, less comics overall are being sold compared to 30 years ago but also the industry doesn't look anything like it did 30 years ago so stop comparing apples to oranges. More people are buying indie and nontraditional comic publishers books.

[@AnikinSolo19]

Thank you for always being honest! May the force be with all us star wars collectors

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

Great video as always Mike.

[@BruceKenobi]

What a nice video!! and it makes an interesting point: the fans are really making it happen. Looking forward to more Robotech videos, I hope you cover the mecha.

[@ernesthodgdons3158]

Yes! A new episode from Retroblasting! 😁👍

[@reyaku4272]

I remember violently ripping these priceless vintage figures from the cards with gluttonous, impatience back in the day, losing the tiny blasters within minutes, but loving the figures so much, none of it mattered... What welcome news that they are bringing these beautiful old carded figures back... I don't really understand the melancholic tone of the video? How can anyone be upset about these long overdue re-releases?

[@petejackson7108]

Thank you retro blasting I love your videos factual and funny at the same time. I am a big star wars collector and use your videos for information.

[@marvelcraftgamer4086]

I wonder if the stormtroopers be majorly hunted by army builders.

[@JosephDickersonUX]

I think so. That is the ONLY figure I'd look for in retail, just for the blaster (I'm looking at repro imperial blasters as I type this...)

[@kamandi1362]

I played with the Star Wars figures from 1978 to 1982. They’re the only ones I’m interested in. If they released exact copies of those with Palitoy backing cards, I’d buy the original 12 for nostalgic reasons. I don’t care if this is backwards looking or how it affects the collectors market; I just want a bit of nostalgia at affordable prices. And if they did the same with the Black Hole, Battlestar Galactica, and Buch Rogers figures, I’d get those too.

[@MikeSidious]

Excellent video, Michael. You bring up some very good points. While this whole escapade doesn't necessarily impact on my collection (I have amassed several hundred loose/complete Kenner since '78) I can see how others might be at odds over the whole thing. I am actually looking forward to buying these, but cant quite understand why Tarkin is part of that (rehashed) EFTDS Board Game! That is quite odd. Anyway, cool video - I always like your rational approach to everything.

[@jasonoshea7947]

Cool Video Michael, I have been collecting the 6' black series from Hasbro for awhile now as I like the extra detail. But I would be interested in the retro series as when I was a child I had everything Star wars ( all the figures , play sets & vehicles )& then when I hit 17 my parents told me to get rid of all those ' kids toys '. I did & I have always regretted that decision .I simply could not afford the prices that the original figures go for now so I quiet like the idea of getting the retro series even though I may be in the minority here.. If the retro series is a success I would love to see Hasbro redo the Death Star play set from Palitoy that you have on display maybe with some new features as that was my pride & joy alongside the Falcon growing up .Looking forward to your next video .

[@foginternational]

My wish list for Star Wars Retro Collection: Rebel Trooper(EP IV), Tarkin, Wuher, Sandtrooper, Dr. Cornelius Evazan, Captain Antilles, Uncle Own, Aunt Beru, Garindan, Cantina Band, Han Solo Stormtrooper, Black Death Star Droid, Imperial inspection Team, General Dodonna, Rebel Ground Crew, more astromech droids, Rebel Pilots, or at least a Y-Wing Pilot, Endor dress Leia, and Slave Leia.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

This will certainly affect the value of loose vintage collections..The same way all the Mego reissues(Figures Inc and all the other companies) brought down prices on loose figures.Carded items probably wont take much of a hit..But usually even with reissues there are usually productions differences so you can tell the difference..Personally I AM looking forward to a 1985 POTF reissues!.I only have the Gen Lando..

[@AC-gb7do]

Cheddar Cheese I had the original Mego ST figures, I lost them, got the repros and I’m just as happy.

[@juanc1328]

I doubt they will get too far into this line to make anything 1985 POTF.

[@classicactionfigures3454]

@@juanc1328 You never know...people said the exact same thing about the 6 inch Black Series (the line wasn't going to last, nobody cares about 6 inch figures, etc) , and that line is still going strong today.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

@@juanc1328 You might be right.But I think they could get to them eventually.If these reissues sell that is.When u break it down there's not that many figures in the original line..

[@TheNightBadger]

I have just spent a year re-touching and re-carding an original bunch of Star Wars figures, the only two I didn't manage to do was Threepio and Artoo... and that's the ones they don't re-release. I have very mixed feelings about this. On the one hand - I'm glad they're doing it, on the other - it's an exclusive to Target. On the one hand - it's the original lineup, on the other - the two characters that were most used to sell Star Wars back in the day (something we overlook today) are missing. On the one hand - we get a Tarkin, on the other - he has a ReAction style face and just looks wrong. I'm confused why they just didn't repaint a Death Squad Commander as a Rebel Trooper for the game - money saving tactic there.

[@TheNightBadger]

@@nolove175 In this case... too many.

[@TheNightBadger]

@@opticracer3927 It's how they're being listed on Toy Ark. Oddly, the game isn't being listed as an exclusive (at least not yet).

[@darthbrolo]

I love this idea. I collect these toys vintage and modern. Not to re-sell but for ME. It brings me back to my childhood and I love it

[@aegonthedragon7303]

Kind of ironic that the Kenner MLC-3 mini-rig I got at the flea market today (overpayed but whatever) has given me more enjoyment than any modern Star Wars toy. The solo falcon is 25 bucks at my Walmart, and still no interest. This is a sign of a company failing, when they resort to nostalgia for money. I may buy some, just to have them since I refuse to pay 100 dollars for farmboy Luke.

[@danielq.4371]

How about Hoth Luke in battlegear? 😂🤣

[@aegonthedragon7303]

10 dollars

[@keithwilliams2592]

I didn't really "collect" SW as much as I had a few choice figs in the 80's and an awesome falcon that I made out of cardboard and styrofoam. I will probably pic up these repros because they are cool and I neither have the funds are the interest in spending on the originals. When I was a kid it was Joe that became my world. The thing about this that excites me is that if these go over well, there may be a possibility of a repro of the RAH GI Joes. Now that would be something that would make my heart sing. Snake, Grunt, RR,..please God let this happen. I'm a new subscriber. Love the channel. Keep up the great work guys.

[@bikerscout7467]

These are cool enough. I agree that the massive 'sticker' printed on the front is ridiculous! Makes you wonder if the package designers at Hasbro are really thinking some of there decisions through carefully! Hopefully it can be changed before the main release, but I fear it might be too late in the day. I have no problem with these, as an educated collector would easily be able to tell these apart from the original, especially when they are on card. The figures themselves will be stamped with 2019 dates, so no confusion there. The only potential issue could be the weapons and capes, but once again, I'm sure the production techniques used on these will make them relatively easy to distinguish from the originals. The Vintage collector nazis need to quit with the vitriol! These figures are NOT going to threaten their 'Investment' There will always be collectors out there willing to part with coin for the originals at those crazy prices (or at least as long as that generation is still alive). They also need to stop telling people how and what to collect! I collect both vintage and modern for enjoyment NOT investment. If people want to buy repro, let them do it without shaming and shouting at them! Collecting should be first and foremost about fun and these people completely suck the enjoyment out of the hobby!

[@V-grandraccoon]

I’m really excited for these and hope they are priced well and that I can find them. My father had many figures back in the day but sold them as a teen. I’m excited to hopefully buy these for him so he can relive some childhood and I can finally experience the figures I’ve watched you guys talk about for half a decade. I don’t think these will affect the value of the originals too much. The people spending a lot of money on the vintage figures will still be spending a lot of money on them. The hasbro figures will have ever so slightly different paint colorations and plastic colors and some people will still pay for it so no worries for the people that don’t want their collections entirely devalued. Starting the line with rereleases is a good idea for me. First you get people in with the figures they had as a kid and then with the figures they always wished existed as a kid. I understand the frustrations with hasbro not making new good quality figures but I’d rather have this than a dozen Rose Ticos (literally) hasbro should be making new good quality well articulated figures but I’d rather have a nostalgia trip than whatever garbage they’ve been making since they went back to 5 POA. My only problem is that they will probably be poorly distributed, priced, and already are intentionally making a figure exclusive. Luckily for what I want the figures for it isn’t one of the original figures but intentional exclusives are still the bane of my existence.

[@80s_Kid_and_Collectibles]

This is my opinion, there are thousands of thousands of examples of action figures out there of every line. If you collect simply for the joy of having toys from your youth, or reminds you of your youth, or a continuation of your youth than you will always be happy buying toys. If you collect only to worry about the monetary value of your collection that you worry that Hasbro releasing a vintage looking reissue that some random parent in Target sees while their kid is in the toy aisle and says “hey I used to have that, let’s get it” then you need to get over, and invest in something else.

[@humbertoramirez2676]

Great video. Exactly what i was thinking. All my support to your channel from far away Ecuador south america

[@novax-ig9yt]

One more thought: why can't Hasbro do both? For those like me who wants an official repro figure line, do that. For those who want more modern, cutting edge figure tech, do that, too?

[@Trikeboy2]

Isn't that what Black Series and Vintage Collection is doing? You can also get high end figures from Tamashii Nations

[@blackwormboy]

They are, I found it strange he didn't mention the new real high end line they also announced at the same time.

[@OnlyOneKenobi]

Wow man. An awesome and insightful video! 👍👍👍 O.O.K 👌💙

[@Bt3615]

Not so sure about how it will affect the value of vintage figures. I mean, Transformers have periodical re releases of G1 toys, but as far as i know they have not devalued the '80 releases. In the large scheme of things it may restrict the vintage market because less formal collectors may decide to complete their displays with the Retro Collection, at least for near impossible to find figures. However i think that SW figures are slowly improving, the main issue is that most of the efforts are going to the 6 inches Black Series line, so it's understandable to feel betrayed for those that are sticking with the 3.75 inches figures. P.S. Speaking of the toy fair, but about Transformers: i remember you were really excited about titan class Metroplex and Fort. Max, so i wanted to know what you think about the announced Omega Supreme. That thing looks positively insane.

[@chubbyteddymonsterproducti1320]

So glad you did this video so quickly

[@irishvader2193]

My dad had an original Vader when he was a kid, I picked him one of the new retro releases for Father’s Day a few years back, he loved it

[@enyawd1977]

I think this the greatest thing to happen to Star Wars collecting a VERY long time. I can't wait to buy the toys I had as a kid at affordable prices.

[@acki5661]

I'm 17, always wanted the old kenner stuff when I was younger. I recently got the retro collection of Luke, Han, Vader, Chewie, Leia, and the Stormtrooper. Despite some of the flaws, It has been a great way for me to get the old figures without myself or my family spending way too much for the originals.

[@deathstar5138]

Im excited i want them all

[@jonhufford6980]

This vid was funny and awesome. I’m feeling like this channel is more of a hater free zone now. Kinda liking militant Michael...

[@billpagan3070]

I am 43 and for me I only collect vintage. The memories wrapped up in vintage figures appeal to me. But having kids and some that want to start collecting figures the newer figures are awesome for them.👍😁 Bill

[@firelightyear]

You know I would like to see the prequel characters in the retro Kenner style.

[@pbeccas]

I’ve 72 original vintage figures with their original weapons from my childhood. I’m excited to buy these repro figures. I’m going to get them all.

[@Tedshinn1]

Thanks for the video. Let me say a note about quality: I was a kid who played with Star Wars figures and GI Joe, and a variety of other various figures growing up. Star Wars was always my favorite movie and toys and I kept my entire collection. Now, if you play a great deal with any toy eventually the arms and legs will become loose, and eventually very loose. GI Joe was cool in the poses and things you could do with all the articulation, but when they got loose they were very bad, and with loose joints you just could not do anything with them. Star Wars was awesome just because it was star wars, but very limited in the poses. However, from a strictly quality standpoint, the line of Captain Power and the soldiers of the future figures struck the perfect balance of pose-ability and durability. They had movable arms and legs like Star Wars figures, but also had bendable knee and elbow joints. This is the best balance I feel. I don't need 300 points of articulation, but having movable arms and legs with bendable knee and elbow joints lends itself to the best play, and even if they have very loose joints, they are still functional, unlike GI Joe which looses all functionality once very loose. The Captain Power figures would almost never be in an unnatural pose, but I could put them in cool action poses. I often wished that Star Wars figures were made with the same quality as Captain Power figures which, in my humble opinion, are the gold standard of action figure quality. I don't care much for sculpted figures - they are cool for display only, but not for play. Figures should be able to be played with, and I should be able to put them in my own pose if I want, and they should have the right balance of durability to last. The toy company should just focus on making a great product and let the rest sort itself out. Then everyone will buy them and everyone will be happy. Just my two cents.

[@darthbrolo]

Picked up a whole set yesterday. These are wonderful to have! I have all loose vintage Kenner figures but none carded (too expensive) so to have these in my collection is awesome

[@vblogeoIntenso]

I love the way you analyze this retro collection

[@shawnhull9988]

As a 45 year old collector who has been a fan since the 70’s, I think it’s great. I had the original figures as a kid but got out of collecting got the most part until until 2013. I have a few of the original figures but due to prices, I couldn’t justify buying any more. I am totally in for versions of the original line.

[@jasonknight8581]

I think it's ironic, if not amusing, that while Disney continues to alienate long time fans with questionable story telling, even at one point having Kylo Ren state, "Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.", that Hasbro actively courts long time fans with nostalgia grabs such as this. I have no problems with Repros. Like you said Michael, we're talking about pieces of plastic here. If people buy old Star Wars toys as an investment, they really need to have a talk with their financial adviser.