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@scottsummers59944 ай бұрын
Hey Baltmatrix, really appreciate the update and honesty. I think your heart is in the right place. Your family and jobs come first and if you are not feeling the figure, better not to review it than put out a review for the sake of a review. If you are feeling burn out or anything maybe it's time to take a break? Or maybe change things up and find that fire for videos again? No matter what your fans are here for you, I've been enjoying your reviews since near the beginning of your time on youtube
@JodiBaskoro4 ай бұрын
Been watching your videos for 10+ years right now, i think. Take your time. Thank you. And hope all the work and family matters will work out.
@BoisegangGaming4 ай бұрын
No idea if Baltmatrix would read this comment, but I don't know how to say this any other way besides as fun as the normal transformer reviews are, its always the oddball stuff- the KOs, the wierd crossover figures, the other brands of transforming robots- that I just find utterly fascinating. Most people aren't going to cover them, and it's always funny to see how bad they can be. But there's also the fact I- and likely a lot of the other viewerbase who have remained subscribed and still get the videos in our feeds- have been watching this channel for decades. Balt's had a long run and honestly with the way the toy industry is right now, I don't blame him for not feeling it. How much of us are the same people we used to be years ago? The entirety of KZbin as a platform has become an algorithmic nightmare, and its no longer a platform where people can create videos for the sake of fun without having the algorithmic overlord whispering in their ear of "create content". I don’t think it's a coincidence that a lot of channels are slowing down production or even shutting down altogether in this "dead period". Also Balt, I hope your family, especially your son, gets better soon.
@palkiasenpai22744 ай бұрын
Know what is weird walmart is not stocking the rest of the core class dinobots
@BoisegangGaming4 ай бұрын
@@palkiasenpai2274 I literally can't find Core Class Snarl anywhere. My volcanicus only has one leg lmao
@bobbyfernando4 ай бұрын
For whatever this is worth, Balt, you've most recently convinced me to get _Legacy_ Thundertron, a figure that I ended up _greatly_ enjoying! Absolutely don't force yourself to buy, let alone review, figures that you have no strong feeling toward, but I hope whatever stuff you decide to get, going forward - both for the channel, and yourself - will help you find that sweet spot of excitement again, as you have done for my personal collecting journey. :)
@JeremyCrowe4 ай бұрын
I always like your less mainstream reviews (machine robo, mugenbine, super sentai, and the weird miscellaneous items). One of the main reasons I subscribe.
@BlackCanvasAudio4 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back BM! Also happy that you survived the layoffs and family plague! Happy New Year!
@shangoat20084 ай бұрын
I can explain it. Legacy United consist of mainly non-G1 figures from various universes towards the end of the new trilogy, with just a few G1 figures left (mainly minibots), and Wave 1s of late has been lackluster (remember Legacy Wave 1 with Arcee)...will it get better? I don't know, but hey, your hair looks JUST fine.
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
The hair and beard.....they be itchy.
@khoonkitlim59634 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update video. Hope you'll get by being the one man army for the IT department in your company (I feel sorry for those that have been laid off, hope they easily find another job soon) I'm glad that your whole family is doing well and it was not that serious. There's no such thing as being too old being a KZbinr as there are some older KZbinrs doing their things, it's just that like you said, if there's anything that will spark your interest from the future waves of new toys to review. Hope Hasbro takes this to their heart and starts making their toyline with more fun factors and takes it seriously with their quality. Most importantly, please take care and stay safe, Baltmatrix.
@hassanrao4704 ай бұрын
Mant his is kind of weird to say but that backdrop is like my childhood. I have very vidid memories of watching your reviews of that one 3rd party hearts of steel shcokwave figure and your old cybertron figure reviews.
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
The sheer number of people who have stated that exact sentiment this bonkers to me.
@ThatToyGuy4 ай бұрын
Sorry you all got ill but glad to see everyone's recovering. Looking forward to seeing that background come back! Super nostalgic
@jasonpatin994 ай бұрын
Appreciate the update, buddy. Whether you're making a review video once a week or once a year, I'll be watching them. You do what's best for you and what works for you 🙂
@Metal4Life7774 ай бұрын
Ill be here watching your videos when you make them, even if you only make them 4 times a years... they'll be worth the wait. Your reviews bring me joy every time I watch them. Subscribe for life.
@TEENFORMER4 ай бұрын
"Doesn't spark joy." Maybe the toyline needs a better central theme
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
Hasbro: We are proud to announce our new line 'Transformers: JOY SPARK!"
@freddiec15094 ай бұрын
@@baltmatrix"here are 5 new Optimus, 45 new bumblebees, 1 obscure character, etc"
@Amerac1334 ай бұрын
Even though the figures have been leaked I'll always watch your reviews cause your opinions match mine
@RedneckOgre90004 ай бұрын
You’re an IT guy? Just tell everyone to turn it off and back on. That usually works to fix most problems. 🙂
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
And when that fails....I get the hammer.
@P.C...4 ай бұрын
Dude I can't believe you're still making videos! I used to watch you like 10 years ago. Its so great to see you're still going even tho you're not getting as many views
@jameshopkins1664 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update. Real life takes first priority ALWAYS! if that means less reviews, so be it. i feel you on the new wave of figures. they are cool and i want most of them but feeling kind of meh about them. i think it is because they are lesser know characters. a lot of which i am not familiar. like Chase. never watched Rescue Bots, and Tazmanian kid. never watched the series he is from either. Animated Bee not so much. watched most of Animated. i am also stoked for Tidalwave and the Haslab is really cool but i never watched RiD. and honestly for me it either one or the other. dont have the cash for both. Keep on collecting and i'll see you in your next video =)
@MrMarsFargo4 ай бұрын
Balt... I know there's a small chance you'll ever see this, and I know you said you aren't leaving, but I'll say it anyway. Because in case I never get a chance, and for some reason you move on from YT and don't check comments anymore, I'd regret NOT having said it. I just wanna thank you, for the love you instilled in me of TF figures and collecting. I won't get too detailed/disturbingly para-social, but growing up wasn't so fun for me. Your videos were some of the only good things about that whole period of my life, since I've been a lifelong TF fan. Previously having only considered (seriously) collecting figures from afar, your videos have now excited me to the point of actually tracking them down for the first time ever. If the day should ever come you decide, for what will be valid reasons, to leave this website? Then on that day, It'll be a poorer platform for it. And a massive niche of the KZbin community will forever be left with big shoes to fill. Your honestly, passion for what you're talking about, and detailed knowledge of these figures is what re-ignited the inner 12 year old who loved collecting these figures as an adult, so whatever the future looks like for you? You'll have left behind a notable -- and great -- legacy. Thank you for that. And, additionally, thank you for making growing up a little less crappy.
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! And I'm glad my vids were a little bit of sunshine for you.
@raydenlord4 ай бұрын
Honestly, I tend to prefer your reviews of random, bizarre, non-Transformers toys you wind up with. And all the sentai-type stuff. And the news round-ups.
@travisbrown65984 ай бұрын
I am sorry that your family got covid over the holidays. My family and I got the flu on Christmas 2013 and it was no fun. Scared that your company was laying off people and hope it is not AI replacement. I wonder if you seen the videos of Legacy Tidal Wave and the newly announced HasLab's Omega Prime. Hope you and your family stay well and healthy. Do not rush your videos and take your time
@kingdinolock86974 ай бұрын
Don't worry. We'll be here when you come back we aint going anywhere ether.
@daddypool48394 ай бұрын
Hey Balt. Glad to see you back. That Dairugger XV is a childhood favourite character. If you're selling, let me know, but shipping to Australia would be a bitch.
@nicholas920us4 ай бұрын
I have had the Covid cough since 5 days before Christmas.... ugh
@thabuloodles92094 ай бұрын
Yoooo I feel the same way
@cjadams74344 ай бұрын
Sometimes a break from time to time is good - we love it though
@netacid114 ай бұрын
Loved the vid. Take your time!
@paulkerr73204 ай бұрын
I bought the Windblade after your review and am very pleased with her :)
@yarnjplays20284 ай бұрын
Digging the scruffy beard
@NickBartolo4 ай бұрын
Keep doing weird Ali Express stuff when you have time. I think we're all here for that.
@MegatronRose4 ай бұрын
So THAT'S what you look like. I really appreciate your reviews and looking forward to more. Thank you for your reviews in the past almost 20 years. Been watching you since I got my first phone.
@BANGOTRON4 ай бұрын
The newest figures all feel like redos of other recent characters like windblade, Bumblebee Optimus and the more original ones are being dragged down by the others whether they deserve the rating or not
@harrisonwhaley78724 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about the sickness around your home! Wishing your work situation improves sometime soon man, I know how hard that can be for sure
@applenwo4 ай бұрын
I used to collect everything but the cost is too much. The love of the toy hunt is gone. I might buy something here and there but I feel like I'm pretty much done collecting.
@msmith-vh6pn4 ай бұрын
I agree with you that this current Transformers wave is kind of "meh".
@kaonreviews4 ай бұрын
If you’re going to sell Deathsaurus, I’m interested.
@jolvus4 ай бұрын
Focus more on 3rd party figures and glad to see old backdrop
@Eucep4 ай бұрын
Yeah, know the effect on the covid long term, had it only a single time (knowingly) and had bad coughs for nearly 3 months straight.
@strangeapprentice4 ай бұрын
Oh we're the same age. Yeah just review on what you like. It seems the thrill just faded now.
@n.a.e.v4 ай бұрын
need to figure out how to shoot that video? you have a sniper rifle use that
@bmf198434 ай бұрын
WAIT BALTMATRIX IS 43??? I THOUGHT YOU WERE YOUNGER?!! LIKE MUCH YOUNGER!
@baltmatrix4 ай бұрын
I started YT in 2006. Even if I was a teenager then I be in my 30's now.
@jamesduffy24464 ай бұрын
Glad to know you're all feeling better, it sucks that you were all sick over Christmas! I know what you mean about not feeling all the new figures. That being said, I do hope you get around to doing that Jurassic set
@PixelKappa_HD4 ай бұрын
Idk man, mainline retail stuff just hasn’t been doing it for me lately. Every now and again I’ll want to grab one but then I think? Why not just buy a 3rd party legends scale figure that makes me way happier? And then I don’t buy the mainline thing. And when I do pick them up I enjoy it for 3 seconds then return it 😕 idk they just aren’t for me for the moment I think.
@bruticusdude654 ай бұрын
Hope you and your family get better from being sick best wishes, just out of curiosity are you still getting Ironfactory's Liokaiser? I got my hands on Drillhorn and Killbison is on the way to my hands, and i have to say Drillhorn is bloody amazing. Tho im abit confused with how Jallguar combines.
@Transformerstytystopmotion4 ай бұрын
I liked your video and now you are at 111. 🎉
@Simeon_Scott4 ай бұрын
That's all totally fair and understandable man, life is about more than making videos so if other stuff is taking up your time you should feel free to take a step back, I hope stuff gets better for ya but I know it'll take time.
@jetprime76864 ай бұрын
You need to get the new Omaga Prime
@Ranma_Leopard4 ай бұрын
It's fine balt. We'd rather u get healthy and not burn out. Please only do so when you get the feeling back.
@Gamerboy12-wg5id4 ай бұрын
Theres a new hasblab figure which is omega prime so once it released are you going to review it
@michaelmazzajr62344 ай бұрын
Today I finally got boardercrash rock bike
@jignat4 ай бұрын
As someone who is basically your age, I think your feelings are mixture of too much product being released and not enough innovation leading to burnout. Also, for me, while the shift in CHUG to more non-G1 toys is cool, there is a small part of me that would like to see late G1 figures who have never made it into CHUG like(Squeezeplay/Quickmix et al). For you working in the office AND doing videos almost makes it seem like reviews are "unpaid work" than a hobby. I think doing select reviews is a good strategy instead of doing "every CHUG figure" known to man. While I appreciate the plethora of reviews of you've done for 18 years, I don't want you to hate it or view it as drudgery. Your mental well being and spending time your wife/son is much more important. I hope your work responsibilities aren't too overbearing and that you find a new optimal balance. Take care and thanks for all the great content you've put out!
@WhiteDragon10014 ай бұрын
i think you're getting up their with age balt and itll soon be time to retire. at this point everyone i watch either retired or got cancelled so you might as well retire at some point and spend that extra time with your family and your son. also with inflation ive kind of pulled back on collecting because realistically how long are we really gonna be collecting for. it just becomes too much, too overwhelming, and too expensive. hope things work out for you