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The Toy Collector's Dilemma: Bobby Vala's Rant on G.I. Joe Cobra Island Target Exclusives
Welcome to the Valaverse RU-vid channel! In today's video, we're diving into a heated topic that has been buzzing in the toy community: the controversy surrounding the G.I. Joe Cobra Island Target exclusive action figures. Bobby Vala, the passionate owner of Valaverse, is here to share his candid thoughts on toy collectors who hounded Target employees over these sought-after figures. If you're a toy enthusiast or collector, you won't want to miss this!
Who is Bobby Vala?
Before we get into the heart of the rant, let's take a moment to introduce the man behind Valaverse, Bobby Vala. Bobby is not just an entrepreneur; he's a visionary in the world of action figures and collectibles. With years of experience in the toy industry, Bobby has worked with some of the biggest names, including Hasbro, where he played a crucial role in developing and designing iconic figures for beloved brands like G.I. Joe. His expertise and passion for toys led him to create Valaverse, a company dedicated to producing high-quality action figures that resonate with collectors and fans alike.
Valaverse is more than just a company; it's a community. Bobby's vision is to create a line of action figures that not only captures the imagination of collectors but also reflects the diversity and dynamism of the modern world. With an emphasis on quality, detail, and storytelling, Valaverse action figures are designed to be more than just toys-they're works of art that tell a story.
The G.I. Joe Cobra Island Controversy
Now, let's dive into the controversy that has set the toy community ablaze. The G.I. Joe Cobra Island series is a line of action figures that has become highly coveted by collectors. These figures are part of the larger G.I. Joe universe, which has been a staple in the toy industry for decades. Cobra Island, in particular, is a fictional locale within the G.I. Joe universe that serves as the headquarters for the evil Cobra organization. The allure of these figures lies not only in their connection to the beloved G.I. Joe brand but also in their exclusivity.
Target exclusives, as the name suggests, are action figures that are only available at Target stores. This exclusivity adds a layer of rarity and desirability to the figures, making them a hot commodity among collectors. The Cobra Island series, with its limited availability and high demand, has become a prime example of this phenomenon. Collectors are eager to get their hands on these figures, and for some, this eagerness has crossed the line into obsession.
The Impact on Target Employees
One of the most controversial aspects of the Cobra Island frenzy has been the treatment of Target employees by some toy collectors. Stories have emerged of collectors hounding, harassing, and even intimidating Target staff in their quest to secure these exclusive figures. This behavior has raised serious concerns within the toy community and beyond. It's one thing to be passionate about collecting, but it's another to let that passion turn into disrespect and mistreatment of retail workers who are just doing their jobs.
Bobby Vala has a lot to say on this matter. As someone deeply involved in the toy industry, he understands the excitement and dedication of collectors. However, he also recognizes the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity. In today's video, Bobby will be addressing this issue head-on, sharing his thoughts on where the line should be drawn and how the toy community can do better.
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@Valaverse Месяц назад

Do you agree?

@johngarrett157 Месяц назад

Let me guess, the one Cobra Island GI Joe Classified you got was Roadblock? That was the biggest peg warmer and I think is still available on Targets website.

@MrDEMarq Месяц назад

I used to BE that target employee for $8.00 per hour.

@ThirdCydonian Месяц назад

100%. Especially when the Vipers came out, that seemed to be the peak of the insanity. I saw videos and online posts in collectors groups basically accusing Target employees (99.9% of whom don’t even know or care about toys, it’s just another item to stock) of running criminal rings in their stock rooms over a case or two of action figures. The whole trading card madness as well, that got out of hand with customers literally stalking the vendors who go to their stores to stock them.

@Lazrael32 Месяц назад

@@MrDEMarq I was making 6 bucks. it was mostly the hotwheels guys. we just ended up putting out the box and letting them root through it so we wouldn't get bothered.

@MrDEMarq Месяц назад

@@Lazrael32 It was there during the CC hacking debacle when they had promised me that when things cleared up since they couldn't afford to pay the ten tat was advertised, two years later I was OUT since they COULD'T still afford to give me the ten. I suck, while most customers were cool about stuff since I was a follow collector, it was the fellow employees that finally made me leave instead of waiting for the empty promise.

@TAKTAK_Toys Месяц назад

It’s sort of like a drug or addiction at times, and it can bring out the negative side of an addictive nature in some people in the game.

@cyberfrank-bx2nv Месяц назад

those in trouble are those who go 4 lines + and at one point, they crack... lack of affection leads to excess, but it s better than drinking - drugs - simp... you should survive collecting figs in most cases, D

@DewDawgReviews Месяц назад

The toy community is literally the most toxic community I’ve ever been a part of

@JamesSerapio Месяц назад

You should play DOTA or League of Legends if you want to feel better about toy collecting 😅 But jokes aside, yeah, just even with social media alone, there are some really unhinged types in our toy space.

@DewDawgReviews Месяц назад

@@JamesSerapio Unhinged is definitely a good word for it

@grizzlynightmare8011 Месяц назад

Your right buying products from a company and being an employee is two way different things. When I worked at Walmart in early 2000’s and Game Cubes where hard to come by and we were only giving out one per customer on Black Friday and a customer punched my coworker because he wanted two Game Cubes. Always show respect to retail and people in the service industry.

@ucitymetalhead Месяц назад

I did ask a target employee about figures that were supposed to be in stock but I at least was courteous about it and she actually did get them for me.

@SupermanXD Месяц назад

I asked a girl in electronics for those first Cobra Island figures she said they had 6 of the troopers but she usually works in make up and was just covering. She agreed to get me 3 from the back I didn’t even ask for all 6 and was about to ring me up and this guy came tried to stop her saying their street dated but it rang up no problem and he looked so mad 😂 I was super polite and nice the whole time and this guy was giving me the death stare and walked away and even his co worker said that was weird why he would get so mad about someone buying a toy. Always be nice to the Target employees!

@nikoenciso01 25 дней назад

I worked at Target they hoard stuff in the back

@carloscunningham319 22 дня назад

@@SupermanXD he was mad because he's probly was the one who had them put up in the back for himself too get later

@craiggriffiths2340 Месяц назад

If I don't have it I don't miss it and if I can't get it then move on. I appreciate what I've got.

@kup98ss49 Месяц назад

I agree, it kills me every time I see someone on Facebook groups talk about asking employees to look in the back. Lack of patience and basic understanding of business and social behavior.

@k-dawgbroadcasting5444 Месяц назад

I was part of a group where it was commonplace for some not to just admit they did that, but seriously accuse the employees of hoarding them to scalp them. The delusions run strong with some. While I have no doubt that is SOME employees' MO somewhere in addition to some of them probably being collectors themselves, in no way is that as rampant as these peabrains think

@TAKTAK_Toys Месяц назад

Strangely here in the Uk, I’ve seen some people selling their Classified collections because they don’t have space for vehicles, houses in the Uk are generally a bit smaller, hence smaller collection spaces, but I say the more the merrier with all lines!

@brentbanks8021 Месяц назад

1/12 collecting is nightmare fuel! The vehicles take up huge amounts of real estate, and the playsets("dioramas..."😂😂😂) can occupy entire walls if you let them...

@cyberfrank-bx2nv Месяц назад

at some point, you need to keep some in box, only expose on your dios a week or so, then change, it s management, I can t display all figs myself, it s too small here. it saves on dusting, and keep the fig fresh to the eye, I have 2 bikes, and def want more vehicles. even if I ll only show 1 - 2 at a time on dios. childish.

@CobraLaLalLal77 Месяц назад

I just bought my first Valaverse figure and can’t wait to see it in my collection

@s13works Месяц назад

As someone who just spent several hours fixing inventory inaccuracies at his store, the notion of harassing a store employee because some third party scraper said a store had a thing is wild. Not unexpected-I've seen it first-hand-but still wild. Even if it is accurately scraping the store's site, there is a not insignificant chance the site is wrong. It's part of the reason we encourage our employees to say, "The store at (wherever) may have it" and not "Store (wherever) has (amount) in stock" when they do a check.

@Goufunaki Месяц назад

The only time I ask a store employee for help is when they approach me. When I went searching for Cobra Island figures, and even Amiibo during that craze, nice employees approached me. I explained what I was looking for since it wasn't on the shelf, and THEY offered to check in the back. Usually you'll be told what's on display is all they have, but some are willing to go the extra step which is cool of them. I'm not saying they'll always do that, but just be nice to them in general. While finding an item in the store can be fun, these days I prefer just buying them online.

@cmflynn75 Месяц назад

In a way though the complainers did win, Hasbro reissued most of not all the figures and changed their exclusive model so that sub line figures became exclusives. If the CI debacle became the norm if absolutely would have hurt the line. Though I agree on not being a dick to retail employees

@geekillustratordad4982 Месяц назад

Never Bullied for buying toys, too good looking for that. I have seen other toy collectors be kinda jerks, these target employees don’t know what most of this crap is. Like Patrick Swayze said.. “ be nice”.

@jakea75 Месяц назад

I will say. Out of the couple times I’ve had a very small issue with valaverse products. You guys went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Could it have possibly been my fault for being too rough with the vest that snapped ? Maybe so. But you guys sent me 2 new ones for free and I will forever be a happy customer. Haven’t had any issues with any of your products since. Btw can’t wait to get that vanguard. I wanna try to mod it with some led lights

@maybetoby Месяц назад

I'm always very polite and appreciative when a Target or Walmart employee goes in back to find a figure for me.

@warpfrenzy Месяц назад

Complaining can help. Ninja complained about the gun situation and you heard him out. You made the change and the line got better for it. So complaining can work out. Exclusives are a scalper problem. People will buy as many exclusives as possible if they know they can flip them on eBay same day. We see it every year with many products not just action figures. If I can buy two of an exclusive and flip the extra to make mine free it’s real hard to pass that up.

@robertsinfiniterealms1308 Месяц назад

I’ll add this, the combo of harassment I got from some segments of the Joe “community” and some from the Star Wars community drove me away from the internet toy space for 8 years.

@jflesh8673 Месяц назад

The target cobra island thing is true, I would show up right after work when they opened and there was always the same group and they wouldn’t only harass the employees but other people, that gave me a bad taste for collecting the line all together and I paused for a while, and only recently did I realize that a number of collectors are POS and they do not represent the thing they’re collecting…

@ck3073 Месяц назад

nah i disagree. i walk into target and they were actually hidding them in the back i actually caught them doing it. manager came out and appologised.

@Sladeonslade Месяц назад

Wife and I are having a blast at the convention. But those who have met Bobby and the team you guys are absolutely missing out make the pilgrimage, and make a bunch of new friends because 10 years from now and this line is going even stronger you’ll be able to say you were there in the beginning

@herkcollins6305 Месяц назад

Thankfully, I've never harassed a store employee when I couldn't get something I wanted. I might be disappointed, but it is what it is. However, I worked retail for around 20 years, so I think about that sort of thing before I open my mouth.

@theprofitdirector3946 Месяц назад

Bobby, I like your toy line and I can see where your coming from, but allow me to offer a different perspective. The guys at Target at 6 am, in my experience, are not GI Joe fans, they are flippers and scalpers, mostly. Also, I don't think that most of the people complaining about Cobra Island stuff were trying to put Hasbro out of business. More like they were letting Hasbro know there was still a huge demand for these figures and they should make them more accessible, albeit in a very rude and immature way. And an argument could be made that it worked. The Cobra infantry being sold by the case, the viper 3 pack, the retro carded Eels and Snow Serpents, all show that they are listening. Maybe they would be better served if they too made a 10 minute video complaining about people complaining instead of listening to the complaints and giving the complainers what they want to make more money.

@bradforever4489 Месяц назад

You bring up some good points. The greater issue was with distribution and supply. I know there were many cases of rude customers. But not all of fell into that category - even though I did find myself driving all the way to a far off Target to be there right at 8 am when it opened only to find that what was supposed to be there ... wasn't. As a collector those times were extremely frustrating because I was doing everything I was supposed to be doing as a customer only to be greeted by disappointment and in some cases apathetic employees. But I will say that there were also some extraordinary target employees that went above and beyond to ensure a good customer experience

@theprofitdirector3946 Месяц назад

@@bradforever4489 I gave up on the hunt long ago. If I want something now I just make sure I have it on pre-order.

@wesleyhendricks2486 Месяц назад

I'm not happy about exclusive figures when it a new figure like Bone collector v2 or mattel doing the og MOTU as online only. Liked what valaverse has done in the past doing variants as exclusives.

@voxnewman Месяц назад

Oh, I wholeheartedly agree. If you're acting like a child, but you're an adult, you really need to do some real work on your mental state. It applies to all of us at some point, but being unable to recognize it, stop it and make sure it stops happening is a real problem

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

Maybe the COBRA Island exclusive series didn't end GI Joe classified, but the WINDOWLESS boxes certainly put a dent in it. How do we know? Hasbro went back to proper window boxes even after stating they would never go back to window boxes. Emily said they would never go back to window boxes in at least one GI Joe classified fan stream.

@WompaStompaCyn Месяц назад

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say all of the returns and stolen figures had more of an effect on that pivot than in box collectors.

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

@@WompaStompaCyn The nice thing about the window boxes is that it's easy to open and enjoy the figure and then put them back in for display. The figures don't get as dusty that way.

@ceddebruxelles Месяц назад

Stop bullying this poor box... You slapped it for 10 minutes straight!

@Its.Chad. Месяц назад

😂

@LaserPants 29 дней назад

That box had it coming!

@KentHeltzinger Месяц назад

I 100% agree ! During the pandemic i worked at walmart and i remember people would get angry if we didnt have any action figures on the shelf. I will say though the lego collectors get pretty nasty when they cant find the new minifigs . Also, Thankyou bobby for action force! Your creativity and imagination is what gave us these awsome figures for action force. I appreciate you!

@kicktoyrocks Месяц назад

There are tons of people in the community who are giant bullies and complainers. They griped about having to heat up Valaverse figures, because Hasbro figures don't require that (even though you should). They gripe about every figure not being perfect. To me, I buy what I like. I pre-ordered the new figures that I liked. I didn't buy what I didn't like. No complaints, no bitching. If I have thoughts about what could be better,cool. I express them without bullying or complaining. I like the Classified line. I like a ton of the Valaverse line as well. They fit together perfectly. Granted, G.I.Joe has nostalgia on it's side. I still think Valaverse figures are great. I just wish you'd put our Kerrak and the Bone Collecter (og) as re-releases. I missed both of those. I can't wait to see where the line goes. I have a stopping point for the Classified line, because a lot of the figures like Cobra la don't fit into my Canon. The Valaverse line just needs to keep pumping out cool figures for me to keep buying those. My Pandora figure arrived with a broken foot. It was replaced, no issues, as soon as I called. In fact, she looked at the picture I sent and told me to keep the broken one. I gave that to someone who's dog chewed his up, and couldn't get a replacement. So, he was able to fix his version. Customer support made two people happy and didn't even know it.

@paisano777 Месяц назад

1:57 have never done this, will never do it

@kup98ss49 Месяц назад

Same here, those people are annoying and in most cases just pathetic. If you wait you will come across it 99% of the time.

@TAKTAK_Toys Месяц назад

Man it’s really sad when someone says they want to burn Valaverse product - they are fantastic figures and should be totally cherished!

@troyt6864 Месяц назад

That's why I agree with Chad. It's not a real community. It's just a bunch of us middle ages dudes reliving their childhood. Guilty myself. Nostalgia is a b****.

@SaviScales Месяц назад

I've only recently discovered your account, and i'm really enjoying your videos so far! I like how informative it is and getting more of a look from being inside the toy industry. I'm not from the US, so these things don't really happen here, though i have seen many people just walk their way into the storage area of some stores, which is just wrong to me. Sometimes even buying an employee shirt to be able to do it completely unnoticed. They never even find what they're looking for anyways!

@HappyBirthdayRoboto Месяц назад

Dude it's not just collectors, I find that there are a lot of asshats in all walks of life who think they're entitled to special treatment.

@km1157 Месяц назад

Also, I’ve noticed a lot of manufacturers if there’s an issue with their product, they will not take it back and you have to go to the place you bought it to get it sorted out. except for Gamestop, they will not take anything back. It’s sold as it is from them.

@TwoBadBassist Месяц назад

Some people are just jerks, regardless of the situation.

@hco.brandon_lee9080 Месяц назад

Pretty spot on. For me, exclusives, online and store, has ruined collecting modern figures. On top of distribution, preorder problems, scalping, etc. I definitely don’t harbor any ill will to the companies. It just honestly took the fun out of collecting for me.

@AllBreaksLoose Месяц назад

From what I've noticed is the exclusives are produced in smaller numbers or distributed to stores in odd quantities. I could be wrong about the amount produced, but when three stores get 0 but another store has 4 I kinda wonder. (I was looking for a target exclusive Gundam...casually not desperately). But I've never harassed a store employee over it. If it's not there it's not there. Remember kids....there's always eBay!!!!

@Ohm3gaw3apon13 Месяц назад

I love it when toys were hard to find, peaking around 2019-2020. I had a great time just hunting. Now most ppl are just playing the waiting game and crying about they can’t find a cable. 😂

@chuckdawg1999 Месяц назад

My sister has a friend from the doll community who had to quit their job at Target and go on disability because they were so traumatized by people looking for Pokémon cards. This is the first time I heard about people looking for Cobra Island figs but like the Pokémon people I don't think it was collectors but resellers looking to make a buck.

@itsgeekbeat Месяц назад

Action Force is getting better available in Germany now. Some shops have it listed. And other collectors start asking me, how did you get to use the name "Action Force"? Was it just free because Hasbro forgot to copyright it in time or is it so unspecific that everyone may use it? Is there already a video that explains it?

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

In Hasbro's case with GI Joe classified when people say they drop the line that is more serious. The ridiculous exclusives were just one of many problems. Increasing prices, low quality, and WINDOWLESS boxes all contributed to people losing interests. It's no great loss because Hasbro doesn't even want to make action figures any more anyway.

@catsnotcops77 Месяц назад

As a victim of severe childhood bullying I totally agree this type of behavior is sickening

@MrSteviej893 Месяц назад

Talking about exclusives and GI Joe Classified Cobra Island figures being hard to find, it's not that different than Valaverse exclusives being sold only thru BBTS or certain figures not being available for the better part of a year, if not ordered during the pre-orders. GI Joe isn't the only line with wannabe bullies; try the Valaverse FB page, as well as some of your YT associates who offer harsh critiques if anyone even offers a mild rebuke on any of the characters you make. BTW, I collect both lines.

@demetricsmith471 Месяц назад

The exclusives are a turn off for collectors in general. I wasn't a fan of Cobra Island myself but I never harassed Target employees or Hasbro about it. Since the pandemic, shopping for action figures isn't the same. There is less transparency every year. Less product is making it to Walmart and Target. The average collector is probably accustomed to certain buying habits. I have always preferred picking up figures at specific stores. Now I'm being forced to order from sites online. These changes in shopping preferences are a major hurdle for some collectors. If the shopping experience is inconvenient, some people may try a completely different product because it is easier to obtain. Hasbro, Mattel, McFarlane, Valaverse and a lot of other companies are leaving a lot of the customers in the dark by not promoting products or making fans fully aware of the best ways to get some items. Most people don't have a RU-vidr keeping them up to date on product availability nor do many know the best places (online stores) to purchase from.🤷🏽‍♂️

@BrothersWebOfficial 23 дня назад

I pick my favorites in Joes. I wait and wait, then bingo Classic Cobra Commander coming in hot on Retro back in the fall. I pre-order no hunting for me. Joe's are harder to find even now. Back when they launched, I looked on day one just to see them on pegs I was left down nothing there even months after. I grew up with the Rise of Cobra film, say bad things on film, but it changed my life when it came to toys that sparked my collection! Loved the movie and characters, then watched the cartoon. I'm now, but I owe the G.I. Joe's a lot, lol. - Luke

@angeltejeda4926 Месяц назад

This is a little off topic but do you think in future you can do spare parts. I lost the radio antenna on my spec ops gear pack. But anyways, you guys are the best! Looking forward to series 5, keep it up Bobby!

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

Maybe the complainers didn't succeed, or maybe it will just take some more time. Indiana Jones? Gone. Power Rangers Lightning Collection? Gone Fortnite: Victory Royale? Gone D&D? Gone. GI Joe Classified is still here. Maybe it is because the fanbase is more stubborn. Maybe it is because Hasbro is angry at Valaverse and wants to outlast Valaverse's Action Force. We'll see how serious Hasbro's problems really are.

@km1157 Месяц назад

Don’t forget back in the day people used to go nuts on the video games and a video game consoles South Park did the episode about it.

@joshmorales770 Месяц назад

...they still go nuts over consoles, games less so now that everything is moving to digital release.

@timberry4250 Месяц назад

I think the way some collectors talk about employees of the companies that make these is awful too, if they really don’t like what they are putting out then maybe they should quit collecting

@JayWoods483 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video Bobby. Bullying is way too close to home for some of the victims. All victims of bullying have a tale of sorrow to tell. I am glad you shared some of yours.

@happiaxxident Месяц назад

Thankfully I never experienced bullying for collecting. Most of my friends were/are collectors. Don’t recall bullying anyone either but I’ve seen it happen. Thanks again for the Keldor 2-Pack!

@Woody_222 Месяц назад

I guarantee that guy didn’t burn anything. Just all talk.

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

We'll see how much longer companies with exclusives last. Hasbro's GI Joe Classified line seems to be over half exclusive (con exclusives, Hasbro Pulse exclusives, HasLabs). High prices and low quality don't make hard to get items more appealing.

@happybuttersblast8334 Месяц назад

People threatening or just stopping to collect a line because they missed on one or even a couple is so infantile. There are many many collectors retro collecting, 30-40 years later picking up 80's toys we didnt have etc. got the rest of our lives to pick up the items we missed out on.

@MiniatureMasterClass Месяц назад

"Collectors have become the bully" coming from a guy who bullies customers on social media. LMAO! Can't make this shit up.

@DLexFactor22 Месяц назад

I feel like there’s alot of people in the collector’s community that are on record for saying they hate AF figures but secretly collect it because they dug themselves so deep with hating a product then to later realize it’s actually very good. They won’t man up and admit they were wrong so they’ll continue their hate rhetoric but collect it on the slide. I don’t care what anybody says, if you’re a Joe collector, you’re collecting other lines to compliment your joes. AF is at the top of those lines you want to collect and pose next to joes. I tell you what…. I have more classifieds than AF figures but I’m liking AF figures more and more as the years pass. Classifieds line gets lazy from time to time. AF doesn’t. I’m already getting to the point where I’m not needing to get every Classified figure but I’m needing to get every Action Force character. Do we see a pattern forming here? 😂

@bradleybendele6191 Месяц назад

Cobra Island figures were eventually reproduced and there was a time if you wanted them they were pretty attainable on pulse. I feel like Action force exclusives to this date have eventually been available to everyone in some form or another so I appreciate that. Having to wait for exclusives is understandable, but I appreciate a chance to eventually get one. Thank you

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

WOW! Who knew this kind of thing was happening. Although, it's more than a little weird that the pegs and shelves are nearly always empty of any action figurea at all. These stares aren't making any sales if no one can find anything.

@machineman6498 Месяц назад

Unfortunately the series wrapped up today, but if anyone hasn’t seen it, Chick N Coop made some very complimentary Action Force support animation. He made the toys look really good. Local Rhode Island studio with Hasbro history.

@bobbyvala3186 Месяц назад

Can you provide a link to their stuff? Would love to see it.

@49erbrian6 Месяц назад

News flash! The bullying has been going on for YEARS!! I worked at Walmart during the Episode 1 release and people were fighting and arguing over figures and other stupid shit. The toy community is very toxic 😒 and it's sad but it's a reality. Can't change it just gotta deal with it or straight up ignore and do your thing like I do. Collect with happiness in your heart and don't be a DICK doing so.

@TrevorToonArt Месяц назад

Anybody who throws around the word toxic is probably a soy pussy.

@stephens4175 Месяц назад

you are on point with this Bobby, man child's, it's not how real men behave. those are the ones who let their emotions rule them in life, they need to grow the hell up and realize a hobby is a hobby and to treat people how you want to be treated. great video!

@taneleertivan87 Месяц назад

We need these in the uk

@discwarehouse7169 Месяц назад

Okay, I am 2:12 into this video. I felt that I needed to stop and say something: True, (I will say some) Collectors became rude and/or abrasive to Target Employees and other Collectors. But it is also true that some Target Employees were lying to customers, hiding the items in the back and also purchasing the Classified Figures for themselves. I was difficult to locate all of these figures around this time, but the Cobra Island were "Short release" and Target also were splitting up Factory Cases to divide them up with other Target Stores in my area. I would hope that I was not one of the rude Collectors, that I guess is up to others (I tried not to be)...

@user-he8yu3oh7x Месяц назад

I can say that from a friend when asking him about it he said that when he worked at target he would get asked to look in the back. He would go back there, look on his phone and come back out saying they didn't have it.

@bradforever4489 Месяц назад

These were indeed some dark times for the republic. To be fair, we must also include these truths you speak of - the "target manager exclusive" was not a meme created without merit!

@km1157 Месяц назад

Well, I know when I bought the action force body armor set, I was missing a radio antenna and explosion parts. Manufacture told me I was shit out of luck. And I contacted the website I bought the set from and they gave me my money back and told me just to keep what was already shipped to me. Think it was back in 2022 or 2023 with that happened.

@HV_FiguresAndCollectables Месяц назад

i got harassed, bullied, jumped, and everything in the book for playing with action figures growing up.... and back then they were an escape for me from my mothers molestation, torture, and abuse on me.

@hammertronactionfigures2426 Месяц назад

The problem with the Target COBRA Island exclusives is it just left a bad taste in our mouths. Why bother spending any money on any of this if we can't just get a simple action figure? If the demand looks so high then just do another production run of the same characters.

@hitfigures2759 Месяц назад

Things got so bad with the harassment that target removed their info from pop finder.... something that seemed impossible, but it happened none the less. They also pulled all their cards from being physically sold in stores. And here in Colorado, we had a crazy problem with those card chasers hiding those air pods on vendors cars and actually following them home so they could somehow get to things first. Shit was crazy back then, and we're still dealing with the problems to this day.

@bradforever4489 Месяц назад

yes, we have all heard the horror stories of terrible people harassing employees and being rude. But let's highlight the more typical experience for the common collector during this time - It honestly felt like we were grown men trying to find the nearest red shirt and khakis and hand them our phone like was a a note from our mother showing the employee what she sent us to the store to buy.😄

@RAISEONER Месяц назад

i feel like you have no idea about the funko pop world before rona ,for years that was crazy with the exclusives,way more than the gi joe thing

@Xsoulreaper6X Месяц назад

I agree with some of the points made but as a consumer sometimes complaining about any issues on the line (Q.C or availability) can help a company course correct but if I was a toy make I would not like to deal with the community lol

@aceoswords Месяц назад

Well said Bobby

@Abomb-qt6sz Месяц назад

I hate it when people treat other people poorly cause of something they love. Treat people like people.

@patrickdowdakin8578 Месяц назад

I collect many different things.. toys (many different lines, vintage and modern), comics, art, statues, cards.. there are extremely toxic people in all of these hobbies... it makes it the least enjoyable part.

@Plokman040 Месяц назад

Still trying to get into the business, not stopping. A lot of people have said to me, give it a try do your all. When I get my name out there I can honestly say Tony, Michael, Chad and Bob gave me this quest. Or should I say dream. Oh Bobby when I said Bob back there I meant both Bob Brechin, and you. I am so humbled by the enthusiasm others in the toy scene lately, it has lit the fire even higher. This locomotive is being repaired health wise (after 36 years I know why I am so freaking short! Doctor is helping hope that ramble there is ok) and making. Oh and please save a classic Desert Rat figure. The main Action Force is like GI Joe I never really liked war toys, but you darn well I will endorse and help something dear to my friends. Dash Terrier Creations, like steam trains and Dachshund you can't beat em.

@joer7837 Месяц назад

Target and other stores were ordering masks, hand sanitizer, toliet paper, and lysol wipes and passing on "non-essentials." Then everyone started ordering everything online. Now we can't have nice things, just damaged boxes and smaller toy aisles.

@BatFan1 Месяц назад

I just LOL at those that always make the "I'm never buying (insert toy line here) again!" proclamation because those are the same collectors that always buy the new wave of releases and complain they can't find one figure and make the same proclamation again.

@Psychof1st Месяц назад

Is simply, and politely asking the Target employee if they have any in the back harassment? I hope you're not dismissing it as "complaining" simply for being critical of Classified line. When it comes to exclusives and other issues with the line. In regards to Classified; Making popular, mainline, tent pole characters and army builders exclusive to one store, is bad for the consumer fan base. Starting off by locking out the majority of your fans from core characters is bad business. Like they did with the Cobra Island line. Did it kill the line? I don't think it could single handed. But, it could have died by a thousand cuts. The line had some actual trouble when they raised the price, then when they went to windowless, then after a grace period of keeping their promise of no bent weapons, they ditched the cardboard sleeves that was making that happen and started using softer plastic. 50% of the accessories I was getting across a wave were some amount of bent. Then they went even softer plastic. And the QC issues got into a few of the figures themselves. I almost quit the line or, was going to begin really cherry picking who I buy. But, then Hasbro started making nearly every figure a banger character since that dark time. It seems to me, that they have scaled back releases a bit. And are focusing on the big name characters, in my opinion. But, they still need to improve quality of their accessories. I've bought several Action Force weapon packs to replace and upgrade my figures where I need to.

@bradforever4489 Месяц назад

Not gonna lie - didn't read the entire message (sorry), but I will say that I do agree with your opening statement - I don't think it is considered rude to ask for assistance as a customer - especially when we already know that all too often the merchandize is there - but not out on the pegs for some reason. And it really sucks as a customer that you have to feel like you are begging for them to sell you something lol

@bookat69 Месяц назад

Nah, people who keep saying your line's going to die and keep being proven wrong will never give up, they're in too deep to admit they were wrong.

@tblade5678 Месяц назад

Yes many collectors have given a bad reputation to the entire community. I miss the days when people helped people. I see it in many face book groups to guys get extras then turn to make money instead of helping follow collectors. Don't get me wrong I think if I have extras, I should be able to make a little extra for my time gas or whatever but, jacking the price up by 100% is not helping others it something else. The other thing that bothers me about our community is the division between Valaverse and GI Joe. I love both lines I think that mix very well I do understand your personal issues with Hasbro as that is more on a personal level but, I don't understand the issues GI Joe fans and Valaverse fans have against each other. It's really a shame My shelf is overflowing with both, and they fit together so well.

@alansmith19890 Месяц назад

I collect both lines. I don't care what other people think. I do think that some collector's should stop being so elitist. The problem is import cost since I'm in the UK and a lot of stuff in GI Joe is unavailabe here. I wish they'd reissue the Cobra Island figures again.

@morkymoose9590 Месяц назад

Gosh I NEED to get a valaverse figure. Probably my next paycheck. I saw this red wasp looking one, very sci-fi looking, excited. Nvm I preordered the new crimson shadow figure

@darksky7769 Месяц назад

I have a several questions if you don't mind answering them. How big are these molds like in the chest areas at the factory. I have some experience working with molds as I'm putting the plastic and pulling it out but the stuff I was working with is Giant car hoods and those molds obviously are huge so I was curious of how big these molds are for the toys. I have another question when assuming they're similar to the presses that I was on does the mold come down and squish it together and when it comes out how many let's say heads are you getting in a single shot.

@Its.Chad. Месяц назад

A lot of collectors have no patience when it comes to the hobby and the hunt. I can squarely blame social media for that sort of heightened fervor - everyone wants to be the first for the likes and clicks and dopamine rush. But how much do they actually care about the toys(?). Awesome video as always, my friend.

@bradforever4489 Месяц назад

Good point Chad. And let's not forget that there are some toytubers out there that are willing to fake content on so called "toy hunts" just for the views. Social media, FOMO, and that sweet sweet hit of dopamine you described are some of the obstacles collectors (and consumers alike) have to navigate in this experience. Thanks for the comment. By the way, really enjoyed meeting you this past weekend at the DFW show

@dacollector4452 Месяц назад

My son loves your stuff and thinks it’s the coolest thing that you started this line. It’s about bringing new people in and it’s great to grab a younger audience. Being able to make your own variants or versions of a figure is something that should not be overlooked. I would love to see this being promoted on here or social media by yourself and fans. We are excited to hear what we can do with our points. We will make it to Power Con the next time.

@falcon048 Месяц назад

I am more concerned about the Copyright Strike Bullying that's going on. That's some grade A BS! The fact that any user has the capacity to arbitrarily strike a video and content creator for copyright infringement without a shred of proof, is insane. So the collector bullying has shifted to collector attacks. Bros from some fan-channel will gang up on another creator and end their channel....just cuz'. That's more infuriating because it stifles creativity. I mean, who wants to spend HOURS upon HOURS filming, editing, creating entertaining content, just to have some bully copyright strike your channel into oblivion in less than 24 hours. ----______----

@KEEPINGitREAL213 11 дней назад

You are absolutely right! In the beginning, and still to this day.... Classified has brought out the worst in people. Adults being bullies and thieves over $25 figures! And that's why I don't share collection photos, mail calls, or sales offers and in-stock locations. I've made zero friends within the Classified community. Zero! The hobby is extremely toxic. Therefore I collect privately! In the 1/6 collectors hobby... I've made friends, close friends. There's definitely a massive difference between the two types of collecting.

@prophet924 Месяц назад

I think to some the vigor and complaining is a drug. It is an addiction to being frustrated. A state of being grateful for what you have been able to collect is just as powerful. Exclusives are a double edged sword. The company selling it do want to create a desire for it to be purchased. Sure. Those wanting the item have to come to terms with is having it now the issue for you or eventually. Exclusives do press on the got to get it now button or it’s gone. Fans shouldn’t let that push put them in a state of being jerks. So many options to collect. Find a balance between collecting and being grateful for what you have. I agree. Don’t be jerks about not getting the exclusive. Help a fellow collector out too if you can.

@crooks6304 Месяц назад

the pandemic brought the worst in all of us man, but yea some collectors are just over the top. it's probably the only thing they have exciting in their lives, sadly.

@yellowmartian Месяц назад

I didn't care about the Cobra Island stuff. What did it for me with Hasbro and Classified was the Pulse exclusives. I have a Serpentor and Mindbender sized hole in my collection because of them being on Pulse. I'm not going to get on the site and hit F5 repeatedly to try and beat out the scalper bots for one either. I eventually decided I'll just buy Cobra troopers, Dreadnoks, and the og Joes.

@Firejutsuds Месяц назад

where or when can we get more promotional pictures for Series 5 figures? other than the package design, figure render and the 1 figure in diorama picture.

@georgeaitken2719 Месяц назад

Exclusives always brings out the worst in collectors partly it’s down to completing the line partly bragging rights I’ve got the a better rarer figure than you don’t get me wrong I like exclusives but the line I loved best hasn’t been made in 38 years but I still love it

@GameTime-yj6qv Месяц назад

Really enjoying the videos you have been releasing. Keep it up👍

@Tonyextreme27 Месяц назад

Maybe it depends on the area. I seen toy collectors do crazy things but nothing compare with Sport card collectors/scalpers.

@salvation7362 Месяц назад

Exclusives are anti-consumer, period. Not everyone lives in the US so it becomes even worse for those of us lucky enough to live somewhere else. It means even fewer products available to the collectors because now it's even easier for scalpers to corner the market on sought after figures. I'd bet most of these "bad apples" harassing employees are the scalpers themselves trying to do as little work as possible to gain the maximum profit months down the road. It's almost as bad as the artificial FOMO that companies create by having small numbers for pre-orders on their sites that sell out in minutes. They are causing the anger, the frustration and draining the fun out of collecting with these slimey practices.

@hansolo-ix2pb Месяц назад

I did not complain when I bought Leia Organa star wars rebels action figure. I was more interested with just her blaster rifle which I used for another figure

@machineman6498 Месяц назад

Toys more than most hobbies have a very strong emotional component and it’s easy for it to get out of hand. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it also seems like the act of complaining about toys IS the outlet for some vs the collecting. But scalpers are a whole other mindset…..

@zugg1271 Месяц назад

the only issue ive ever had with target was i ordered a major bludd figure supposedly it was the last one they had went to pick it up and someone had opened it and replaced the figure with cobra commander figure so i returned it wasnt a big deal but two days later they had more so was able to get one

@jamessaltzburg9549 Месяц назад

Loved the commercial.

@lonedragon3261 Месяц назад

So...how bout the blast effects that come with that Stinger? Have you commented on that in a video I haven't seen yet? 😅

@Kuroketsu Месяц назад

Big swing and a miss on that one lmao. I'm just going to use mine for other things like Bazooka and Snow Serpent. Though, Aaron the Toyenhancer has been teasing an idea he has to easily modify them to fit the Stinger properly. So we'll see what he has in store for us and maybe I'll do that