I sold the vast majority of my collection and have not been excited about hot toys in a while. Their weird releases and business practices have really turned me off the past couple of years. Also inflation is a bitch
@prototype1156
2 жыл бұрын
I'm done collecting toys in general I honestly got all the things I wanted and I feel that it's a part of my 20's
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@karascrow
Жыл бұрын
I think collecting right now is kind of frivolous and a lot of companies need to tread lightly with every decision they make. If and when the economy ever stabilizes… then sure, run amok.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
This man gets it
@2NDCBT
2 жыл бұрын
Hot toys aren't setting the standard anymore! Third party figures are better and making figures that people want, not rehashing figures and charging an arm and a leg! And then waiting almost two years to release a figure! They (Hot toys) don't care about the customers anymore.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
It done!
@ManofHotCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Chupapi don’t quit
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Hold me
@jespernicolaj
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny that everyone is complaining about reissues and one-offs or figures THEY didn't want. But no one really talks about Hot Toys having 109 preorders. Onehundred and fuckingnine (+skews). This is the emperors new clothes. Everyone is talking about the ordinary while the obvious, no one is saying a word. Sure, there are murmurs, but for crying out loud ... In the 1/12 community, people are in upror cause Mezco is 30 preorders behind. I'm like "Relax guys, Hot Toys is a 100+ preorders behind." Something is very rotten in the state of Hot Toys. They are filling holes with preorder money, so, digging their own grave. A we worry cause they do a 2.0. Come on. Take the red pill. Wake up.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I did touch base on the pre orders being backed up
@Klorna1
2 жыл бұрын
They need to WAKE up and either give us something new and good, in my mind if they do a reissue they need to remake the old bad figures they made from well over 10 yrs ago that look really bad, re4 leon, jungle pred, ada wong etc. Reissuing a yr old figure and 100th iron man is just shameless
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, if anything perfect what was poor, improve, not go poor and downgrade
@fabycho6791
2 жыл бұрын
I've been with Hot Toys since 2012 personally I'm fine with reissues but definitely not buying every release I just pick and choose a few a year
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
You've mastered the art
@smallvillefan72
2 жыл бұрын
Boxers? Dont lie to us... You are riding bareback tonight. Be proud of your heritage my man!
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Ok fine, it's my bush
@smallvillefan72
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles HELL YEAH IT IS!!!!
@ghambino1
2 жыл бұрын
Basically you sound like you are burnt out from collecting. I collect figures that I can connect with per movies I love. Iron man, batman and darth vader are a good example of my collection. If you collect to invest then you heading for trouble because of re issues. I don't sell anything because I collect figures I love.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I think you are partially right, I may have burnt myself out, playing catch up, I think me doing this will help me collect what I love
@ghambino1
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles I think anything we do in excess will burn us out. take a break and enjoy what you collected so far and the love for it will be back. This happens to me in fantasy baseball and all i need is to back off and then i love it again. Lol
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
True, and youtube has...as what I feel, forced me to just get everything, since if you don't get figures, no content, no views...but im gonna take a chill pill and lay back
@jamesdrake3651
2 жыл бұрын
I dropped Hot Toys and went to statues because of their reissues.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Totally with you, hold the door
@maxhammer4067
2 жыл бұрын
The the reissues take away the grail aspect and the specialness of owning a peice
@UserName-vv1ws
2 жыл бұрын
Hot toys isn’t the same company they once where, they’re on the come up in a huge way, so so many more collectors and this is the game. Don’t buy unless you absolutely love it
@geoffreytester3815
Жыл бұрын
I can understand your upset with the re-issues however There are people only just getting into it that weren’t able to purchase first time around - so it gives them a chance Personally at financial loss I’m Quitting more because I found of the hindered and one things that can easily ruin them. How easily they break how humidify can accelerate its degradation etc etc So I’m getting out early and the selling ones I do have - which are still new now
@EZCompanyCollectibles
5 ай бұрын
Im back :)
@bradkoski
Жыл бұрын
I collect comics……..I don’t need this kiddy crap😝😝😝😝
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
Nerd
@Houndic
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right ... The re-issues don't even make sense anymore at least if they did something like Leon from re4 such an outdated figure with so much potential and fanbase, it's a joke really, I just started collection literally 2 weeks ago since I didnt have money before and I scouted for years for a brand new Batman Arkham City + Joker and that feeling is so much better imo it feels truly special. They need to step up and the only thing I think they will is Queen Studios beating them in the next Batman and making their joker same as the prototype. AND Limtoys tbh, they need to get a bigger team and reap through hot toys, their Arthur Morgan is better than all Hot Toys in the last few years. imo.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Man I really loved that Arthur Morgan but too much sketch was surrounding it
@m_tell7395
2 жыл бұрын
I was collecting statues first, went hard on the Mandalorian hot toy line now I’m back to statues, but will collect hot toys here and there
@boshrek4759
2 жыл бұрын
You will be like me buying one or two HT a year. My next possible HT is C 3P0 and thats over a year from now. Current HT catalog feels like a obligation rather than a labour of love. Boring
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@Vaqxi
2 жыл бұрын
Title says quitting then 1 min in “I’m not necessarily quitting”
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Clearly it's click bait
@StarWarsExpanded
2 жыл бұрын
#Clones4Life
@noksuan59
2 жыл бұрын
It's a lot easier and quicker to sell hot toys vs statues plus way more space investment, on the other hand maintaining a statue in pristine condition is much easier compared to hot toy where the material might fall apart in museum poses.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
That's the bad part, not many ppl got 3k to spend on a pre owned statue
@kybernetic8
2 жыл бұрын
I kind of get what you're saying here. Hot Toys is devaluing their own product by doing too many rehashes, reissues, and similar figures as in the past. I just ordered a T-800 Battle Damaged T2 figure from Ebay, because that's the only place I can, and it cost a good bit. However, it was worth it to me as T2 is my all time favorite action film, has been since I was a kid. But, to your point, if they reissued the Battle Damaged T-800, it would make my marked up purchase a mistake. Plus just having so many, say, Iron Mans on the market, or Spider-Mans on the market, even if variants, devalues them as a whole. So I'm with you, that they should NOT be doing re-issues. The one thing I'd say is that I do like to re-pose, and switch out accessories from time to time. As well as match up figures together and pose them together, like the Maul vs Ahsoka figures. Statues you can't do that, at least not as naturally. Whereas obviously some Hot Toys are released to be matched up and posed together or vs each other.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
True to that, but most my hot toys never see their accessories, I guess I'm more of a static poser if anything
@kybernetic8
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles Yeah if you don't ever intend to pose your figures and change up accessories, etc, seems like Hot Toys 1/6th figures may not be your ideal product line.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Realizations kicking in
@mr.momcollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
You collect for what you like not worrying about what value they are going to hold that’s hot toys. Seems like worrying about if a figure is going to hold financial value is the wrong mindset in my opinion. Obviously they are reissuing for first year collectors and helping fund other projects. Hot toys is a business and need the money.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
That's the problem, if you feel "it's a business" while you're a consumer, you're just gonna get milked by that company as they see your unconditional support and continue to scam you and call it a reissue
@ImShireh
2 жыл бұрын
11:00 damn Alice is looking real nice...
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I mean
@Dan14thPrime
2 жыл бұрын
You’re not quitting bro. You’re just keeping with the times and moving onto bigger and better things 🤙
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I like how you think! I am moving on 😎
@sagesbananatime5318
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were never limited releases 🤷🏻♂️
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
In theory, they were
@8bitflea
Жыл бұрын
I’m not into scalpers so I don’t have a problem with reissue 🤷♂️ Oh and statues get reissued as well. People forget these companies need to make money, they are not into it for our feelings.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
No, I'm just saying in general, statues are 🍆🍆🍆😂😂
@8bitflea
Жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles I love statues but you need lots of space specially if you like 1/3 lol The price of statues have also gone way up not to mention shipping.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
Yeh true...rip 💰
@IronKingchamp
2 жыл бұрын
im with you soon hot toys is boring me
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Feels meh doesn't it
@jonathanhoward8429
2 жыл бұрын
You are a great reviewer EZ - sensible and entertaining. I have very much enjoyed quietly following you for many years and will continue to do so. However-plastic figures are not an asset class. The market is volatile and if your appetite for investment risk is less than adventurous+++ then you must accept that the value of your stock could smash through the floor at any point. Collecting expensive plastic figures (I have 30 odd Star Wars Hot Toys / Sideshow Collectibles figures myself) is a privilege for most collectors. Many collectors aspire to own them but simply cannot afford the cost. I am so lucky that I can afford them and feel absolutely no regret that manufacturers re- release occasionally . Hot Toys is a business. They will look for profit where they can and-ultimately- that is probably for the benefit of most collectors. The chances of making a fortune out of the hobby is next to zero. Just enjoy the expensive plastic figures for what they are - links to one’s inner child.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, but I am not saying I am investing into these for a profit, I don't like losing my lself over these reissues, now I'm not telling you to feel that way too, I just am going through realization and doing my thing, for some reason ppl only seeing it as "its not an asset" type way, im loving what I do, so if I start to fall out due to flaws, it's like breaking up in a long relationship, it's gonna hurt, so hence why I made a video on it
@jonathanhoward8429
2 жыл бұрын
I understand EZ - thank you and I look forward to following you on you collecting journey for many years to come👍
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
JOIN ME!
@jonathanhoward8429
2 жыл бұрын
I’m there
@lilbenztruck
2 жыл бұрын
I´m done too. If they will do some more clones I´ll get them but thats it. Those waiting times are just unnecessary long for a company like this
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and it's just ridiculous
@jn6305
2 жыл бұрын
I sold all of my hot toys this year and have been going all-in on 1:4 scale. No regrets
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@robertonline6543
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't mind 2.0 or reissues etc etc... I just sick and tire of seeing 400 500 600 700 800 bucks over and over and then waiting 3 to 5 years...it gets old...I find myself going back to 6 to 3 inch figures and only keeping the main characters which I already have. I feel some third party figures are much more worth getting...the qmx trek figures was a nice start and so was the threezero gi joes and Rambo.
@bluscorpion
Жыл бұрын
I think I may be downsizing to HT because above anything- these statue boxes are way too big and heavy to keep ordering. For The Batman, I'm planning to go with Hot Toys because then I can actually reenact scenes from the movie as opposed to just looking at Battinson standing there wishing he could kick some butt. For statues, I want to switch to battle dioramas, but not too many good ones have been released lately. Unique Arts is doing some for Street Fighter. What are your thoughts about dioramas?
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
Dioramas are amazing, but I feel statues is my got to for that, im.not one to take figures and make a scene, although I love the look, I look at them more as art then movie pieces, so maybe I'm the wrong guy for it, but yes, statue boxes are unreasonably stupid
@dacollector4452
2 жыл бұрын
Watch out for the edition sizes being too high. Also, some of the MYC custom stuff is not bad. Only issue is some QC.Not sure if I would preorder any sideshow statues BC they are discounting a good amount of them
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm not pre ordering any at all
@dacollector4452
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles take a look at the custom Star Wars statues since the edition sizes are less than 100
@hobiwankenobee
2 жыл бұрын
I dont blame you bro these are uncertain times
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Very
@rygon5966
2 жыл бұрын
is there a chance that you really quit hot toys and go to Statues? to be honest, my feeling is i want to quit collecting now and just be happy on what i currently have on my collection. lol!
@ekwon4764
2 жыл бұрын
Again?
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
🤡
@PlasticCrackCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna start a KZitem channel and call it Sternzy's Sith scale review. This new KZitem channel would have encompassed me repackaging all my figures from opened to reboxing and then selling Due to the fact that I had to move all my figures from one room to another room I had to rebox and I never made the videos... so boo there. But they are ready to be sold.... or not. This is just another addiction to overcome
@Oscar_Charlie_Delta
2 жыл бұрын
You make good sense my Friend and I have to admit I often get frustrated with some of the stuff HT pulls. I suppose it comes down to what each one of us as collectors is willing to put up with. Thanks for the clip and your point of view, I always enjoy your offerings. 👍☺
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bro
@Oscar_Charlie_Delta
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles 🍻
@MiniatureMasterClass
2 жыл бұрын
You can't quit until you review DX Obi-Wan Kenobi, so don't even think about it.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao, I may not make it there
@chkndelux
2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥 great move 👏👏. Nothing wrong with moving up to the higher realm.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome to join
@jermainehaslam5634
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, it pisses me off when toy companies do a second release and add new accessories when they could of just put it with the first release
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@icec1628
2 жыл бұрын
I love hot toys for me they are basically Barbie dolls but superhero ones and I love that! My biggest issue with hot toys is the all the delays and waiting so long for figures to release. Other than that I like some reissues like the war machine mark 1
@secretmulletman7984
2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear your getting out Of hot toys I got Out 7rs ago I couldn't bring myself to by another hot Toys they just don't last over time. Statue last just about forever if you take care of them. But at ths end of the day hot toys do sell better than statues.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, it's definitely a longer lasting way, but that's why you gotta be very selective
@santanasteez_
2 жыл бұрын
IM TIGHT ASF ABOUT VENOM YO! imma cop carnage deluxe tho 🥲🥲
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Fail lol
@CollectorZown
2 жыл бұрын
Adjust and collect what you love Zach :)
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
MARCOS! HI!
@CollectorZown
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles hey brother :)
@Danoby2
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... 😉 Ok....
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Stop corrupting me!
@joehenry9546
2 жыл бұрын
I have to as well due to lack of space. I have to be more selective. Only top wants. Mace Windu would be one though.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
He will definitely be one
@smallvillefan72
2 жыл бұрын
'I WISH I KNEW HOW TO QUIT YOU!' .... I felt it appropriate to quote from our favorite film, 'Brokeback Mountain'.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao, ain't gonna happen baby
@icec1628
2 жыл бұрын
Also I started off collecting statues from sideshow and for for me they were cool but hey are so big and janky they felt like a liability. They are so fragile. Hot toys are more durable like if I wanted to play with them I could do it at least mild risk free.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I dont pose or play with my hot toys, so statues were more of my taste
@joehiles6517
2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of a hobby’s value…avoid Batman Premium Formats. In the little I’ve dabbled in statues I’ve taken a big loss trying to sell mine. They just don’t hold their value. P.S. - Still pissed about buying CW Anakin with the intention of pairing with CW Obi Wan who was never released.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah some statues just don't hold. Especially high edition sized ones, and that's the thing, they never release the counter parts
@808michiganjedi3
2 жыл бұрын
I don't blame you, when you have to wait as far longer than you actually have to. It does leave a sour taste in your mouth! I've recently cancel three POs, all due to the effect of.....multiple delays and the far longer time of actual delivery. And yes, don't find myself changing poses as much as I once thought. No dramatic poses of any figures in my collection. So, if I had the amount of space....I'd start with collecting a few statues. So, I'm ONLY collecting certain figures I really truly want.....and that's only a small few.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, they just don't put out anymore and we can't pose, itll "damage" it, pshhh
@hellrocker6679
2 жыл бұрын
It's all about that money, why not reissue and make new money rather than your old customers make their money back or more and them have no part in it. I don't think it'll get better they'll just reissue everything, every anniversary, celebration, reboot movie/show
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Just killing their own brand
@LocoLu526
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glade you had the time to know what you truly want in collecting and statues are dope but the space they take up
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, it's a big change
@robertbeato2795
2 жыл бұрын
Same!!! Got a few more pieces I want that’ll be out soon then that’s about it. Lost a lot of interest they way they’re handling things. Did get in Boba with throne yesterday and it’s awesome
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Not only that, Disney also ruined it
@jonathanberrios585
2 жыл бұрын
Reissues killing the game unreal 🙁 psh! 🙌
@UserName-vv1ws
2 жыл бұрын
You just have to make the decision, do you collect because you love it or do you collect because of value? I personally love the reissues. Does it suck to pay x3 on the secondary to only have it reissued, absolutely, but am I happy people can get stuff they dream of. Forsure
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Like I explain in the video, its not just value
@darndarn29
2 жыл бұрын
daddy CHILL
@insaneone1942
2 жыл бұрын
It’s always hard…saying goodbye ✊🏽🍻🙏🏽
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Always
@sarlaccmanutz688
2 жыл бұрын
papi no don't leave
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Chupapi
@sarlaccmanutz688
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles yes!!! but No don't leave 😪
@mitchelllawrence2798
2 жыл бұрын
I hear what you're saying. I'm more into statues overall, the only Hot Toys I'm currently getting is Bespin Luke, Mandalorian Luke, Boba Fett throne room/Fennec Shand, latest Mando and Grogu. And Maybe the Robocop 3 version and that's all.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna be very selective
@mitchelllawrence2798
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles Best way to be.
@crocsbymatt6062
2 жыл бұрын
I can't even think how you feel and how all the rest feel about this reissue, so so unfair. I'm a BIG batman fan and I will NOT purchase DX19 because what they did with the stand also, they removed the led lights for what? And the battery slots are still there they're mocking us!!! I was waiting for a good batman figure but I will not give them money for DX19 just because they think i'm naive to not care about the lights.
@chocotastic1
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a LONGTIME collector and although very disappointed in Hot toys and SS policies or crapping out reissues, they are a business that wants to make money. If they see an older or rare fig fetching high prices in the aftermarket, of course they are going to cash in. That said, I also don't feel anyone needs to pre-order figs anymore as it's just not worth it thru Sideshow, shipping and taxes are very high and figures no longer sell out before release so there's that. Wait and grab in aftermarket for $40-$50 less once the hype dies down. Thats the new MO. Now 3rd party figs are a different story, you gotta jump on early POs.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Understanding a business is a horrible way to be a consumer, of course I see and understand what they are doing, but it's insanely garbage at this point and as a consumer, itll be stupid to keep dwelling into their business
@Markcoldfish
2 жыл бұрын
Also that new mythos Vader is incredible and a 100% buy in march on release
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
They prolly making a ton of him but damn it's perfect!
@apexracing741
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles 11k Vader's
@insaneone1942
2 жыл бұрын
It’s always hard…saying goodbye ✊🏽🍻🙏🏽
@thetenkaichicollectablesho2293
Жыл бұрын
I hate statues...
@EZCompanyCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
I hate nickels
@gabesstarwarscollection
2 жыл бұрын
You can always do a mix. I have two hot toys and plan on getting more but I also want to collect toys and eventually statues etc. don’t bore yourself by limiting yourself to one line especially if you feel put off by the brand strategy later on because no brand stays perfectly consistent throughout their life and will have different priorities that may not align with you
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Amen brother
@unheardxeno9856
2 жыл бұрын
Bros rich
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I'm poor
@bugman5380
2 жыл бұрын
SAY IT ISNT SO!?
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Shhh!
@bugman5380
2 жыл бұрын
@@EZCompanyCollectibles My offer of taking Tactical Buttman off your hands stands ;-P I hope you find peace
@Lunesta_XCIII
2 жыл бұрын
Noooooooo
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I'm here still!
@Lunesta_XCIII
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh Hot toys… yea. I agree 😅
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Hehehe
@popcultureshocker9754
2 жыл бұрын
Haha the most People are quitting with Hot Toys and moved into Statues because they are better Quality crafted from Resin have a more serious look a better Weight an Limited Edition Number and a more Museum like Feeling.
@tiderfl4484
2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear you’re not completely out. I prefer your HT reviews.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha
@metamorphiccustoms
2 жыл бұрын
I immediately began panicking, but was then relieved upon hearing your not leaving us! :D Glad you're sticking around EZ! Where will you put all those wonderful statue boxes?
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
I will never leave you desy! I love you
@meast5599
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree. It sucks seeing reissues, because it destroys the “chase”. It does devalue your collection. Especially now a days where you can finally display your collection through social media. I remember where I always wanted the sideshow Rex and Fives clones, shit even sideshows Return of the Jedi Vader when I first began collecting. When I was able to sell or wheel And deal to get a grail or something that people desperately wanted. It’s an awesome feeling.
@EZCompanyCollectibles
2 жыл бұрын
And imagine all that feeling gone 🤦♂️
@tristantristan8934
2 жыл бұрын
Those figures were never reissues hot toys and sideshow are two different companies
@meast5599
2 жыл бұрын
@@tristantristan8934 what two different companies. Never knew
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