For example Lone Ranger toys are worthless because the collectors are all gone.
>>11625007Thanks for stating the obvious. A lot of it will still be worth something because of younger generations who grew up with the same 1980s brands re-made in the 90s, 2000s, 2010, 2020s, etc. And there'll always be "hardcore collectors" of any age group that'll want the rarest and most valuable stuff, which is how a lot of gen-X toys will hold their value. That's how baseball cards hold their value even though pretty much no one alive today saw Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, or Shoeless Joe Jackson play. Younger generations get exposed to the new stuff, and as they dig in to collecting, the older and more rare stuff catches their attention. However if youre sitting on Starriors and Wheeled Warriors while waiting for peak value - well that's not gonna happen unless modern toy-makers start making new stuff to introduce it to a new generation.
>>11625007>>11625014Honestly in this age you just gotta go vintage. New doesn't sell. In an era defined by fleeting trends and rapid technological obsolescence, an emerging philosophy challenges the perpetual pursuit of the new. This sentiment is not merely a nostalgic whim, but a recognition of shifts in consumer psychology, market dynamics, and a growing desire for authenticity and sustainability.The modern market is saturated, a relentless deluge of product cycles where an item, a style, or even an idea is perceived as obsolete mere months after launch. This overabundance has devalued "newness." The thrill of the latest item is ephemeral, quickly replaced by the subsequent iteration. Consequently, consumers are growing weary of planned obsolescence and the environmental burden of a throwaway culture. Valuing older items offers an antidote: a story, a provenance, and often, superior craftsmanship.The idea that focusing solely on the new is not always the most effective approach reflects a market correction where consumers prioritize tangible value and durability over novelty. A well-made item from a previous era often holds more appeal and commands a higher, more consistent appreciation than a trendy, quickly produced item that will be out of style by next season. An older item can be seen as an investment in permanence in a world that feels increasingly transient. It resists the devaluation inherent in mass production and immediate gratification. Furthermore, a pivot to valuing items from the past can be a statement of individuality. In a world of uniform global offerings, embracing pre-owned, retro items allows for a curated self-expression. Each item can carry a unique history, differentiating the owner from the mainstream. This search for uniqueness has fueled a thriving resale market that spans various categories, demonstrating that there can be substantial economic vitality in the old. Ultimately, the argument for valuing older items is both practical an
>>11625014>A lot of it will still be worth something because of younger generations who grew up with the same 1980s brands re-made in the 90s, 2000s, 2010, 2020s, etc. Look at this delusional boomer. Skibidi Toilet is directly influenced by Bayformers yet that retains none of the original 80s identity.
>>11625021New stuff sells. It's just overproduced, and too many collectors ensure the majority of it stays MOC/MISB. It's also like comic books where Action Comics #1 will always be worth more than Action comics #500. The first Darth Vader in all of its simplicity will always be worth more than the 100th version. Some modern stuff will go up in value over the years, and they're easy to spot. A lot of the HASLAB stuff as well as the bigger LEGO sets will keep going up.
Bought four at $40 each then they shot up to over $130. Now that they finally did Black Series I doubt anyone will want them.
>>11625027Kek get fucked
>>11625007People who treat toys as a form of currency should all be hanged
>>11625033You better believe we're headed that way given Trump is fucking things hard time
>>11625036Could you send me your 2k check then?I need more robots.
>>11625033Don't know about where you live, but scalpers in my city are now hoarding up all the Ollie's/Ross GI Joe Classified stuff. They buy all the figures for as low as $5 each, then sell them online for $15 - $20 each for easy money. They're just hell-bent on killing the market in any way they can.
>>11625027Well why would a Black Series collector want a 3.75" figure anyway
>>11625041i don't think we're actually getting those but if we do I'm paying a guy on twitter to tell me what stocks to buy with it
>>11625007Ok? We all know this. Did you really need to make a thread about an epiphany we all had decades ago?
>>11625041Lol. Bro trying to straight buy mid term votes. You cant unfuck america trump.
>>11625007Nobody outside of short term scalpers treats toys as an investment vehicle.
>>11625086More than likely people would want them because they would display them as guards.>They only have 4pts of movement.If you want to deal in toys you have to be constantly buying and selling otherwise you just have to accept the highs and lows of the market.Here's Lugnut I bought mine at Marshals for $15.00But get this...there was a stack of 20 of them!
>>11625364what's it actually selling for and to what frequency? that's always the rub with these markets, you can be sitting on something that's worth 2k but if their are twenty sellers with listings and the last sale was 6 months ago it's not looking like a promising outcome for most sellers.
>>11625027TVC got pipe lined and you just got piped
>>11625369If that sells for over 300 then I could sell mine for $250.00.Here's the thing...is a $100.00 action figure really worth it when in 5 years people ask, "Who the fuck is that?" Or yet another Goku, one of a dozen, because his hair is blue?At least Batman or Superman ($30.00) have figures based on a cool story. I am a huge fan of X-men "Age of Apocalypse" My collection of them is ToyBiz and Hasbro. I love them and they actually mean something to me because it's a story that never really ended.
>>11625377Meh...I like them.I knew they would rehash them and now I have 2 of the Black Series now.I like simple toys, I have army men just to crew my starships!I had a HUGE collection of BattleBeasts that I practically gave away, and those things are money.
>>11625369>what's it actually selling for and to what frequency?This is the big problem with the secondary market.Second biggest (for honest/actual collectors) is this:>>11625073>scalpers in my city are now hoarding up all the Ollie's/Ross stuffFor the stuff I collect, I used to at least find one thing every time I hit a store, now it feels like all that's actually out on the shelf is garbage. Yesterday, I bought the first thing at a Ross that wasn't underwear or socks, in almost a year because the truck had literally been unloaded two hours before I hit the store and the truck driver was late (mid-afternoon versus night or early AM).
>>11625410>Subjectanon buys clothes and undies from RossAbsolutely hysterical.
>>11625418Undies need to be fashionable?We are discussing highs and lows of toy prices.No one's underwear will ever go up in price.
>>11625424>>11625418Am sure y'all have your mommies buy your Hanes/Fruit of the Looms or even the store brand at WalMart or Target, but I'm good getting my Chinese manufactured (same as your FOL/H/store brands) licensed mass-market fashion brands when they are discounted, instead of Macy's or Bloomingdale like I used to before I found Ross. But then again, I'm not living in my parent's basement, saving on groceries because mom made hamburger helper again, and not paying utility bills, much less rent.
>>11625364Pretty fucking short guards
>Subjectanon is bragging about buying cheap shitty clothes
>>11625021OK ChatGPT
>>11625424>Buying undies from RossGross. I bet you're going to say Walmart is acceptable too. >>11625469We get it Subs. You're poor and have to buy clothes at Ross. Dress for less right? Fucking hilarious.
>>11625481Next thing you'll here him say is that he gets his shirts from Goodwill lmao.
>>11625587This is now an underwear thread...
>>11625007By extension most toys of the 2010s and 20s will be just as worthless since they are mostly made up of remakes and rereleases of 80s shit.
>>1162500780s toys have their place, as the background decorations of YouTubers. EVERY YouTube reviewer, commentator, or simple fandom based talking head will always have that mandatory wall of 80s toys behind them. Even if they have no fucking clue what half that shit is behind them. Guys that have nothing to do with collecting, 80s or toys at all will still have that bookshelf full of TMNT and MOTU figures in the background. Video game reviewers will have the 80s toys. Movie reviewers have 80s toys. It's standard background material for the common YouTube show.
>>11625036you mean like making America a global manufacturing leader that is fully cutoff from chicom subversion? Yeah, what a fucking tragedy.
>>11625481>>11625495>>11625616
>>11625481Sister, ALMOST all clothes made now are shitty low quality junk.
>>11625007I watch his vids and have a hard time seeing how he can afford that big space+paying his employees.He’s constantly buying collections to the point he has a giant excess of inventory in the back that he can’t get out. He also needs the time to go through all of it to sort+price.For the toys that are actually put out to sell I see some sitting in the same spot for months between vids.He deals with a very niche customer base and collections he’s buying are often far from mint.If he was only dealing in mint rare toys then maybe I can see how he’s making it work.But most of his stuff just looks like worn out toys that take a long time to sell.
>>11626421that's why these guys don't pay top dollar for anything and most of them operate their stores out in the middle of nowherethey know almost everything they buy gonna sit there for 6+ months before it has a chance at selling, its the nature of any thrift shop like this
>>11626421>>11626942Most collections that come through seem to have a few high-ticket items that sell relatively fast. That's why they offer like 50% of what the whole collection is worth, so they get most of their money back from the buy relatively quickly, and then you can afford to sit on the slow sellers for a few weeks or months because they've already paid for the whole thing.
>>11626421Ryan is probably the only fulltime employee, while the other guys maybe work part time while having real jobs. I'm also pretty sure he owns the entire building now, so he receives rent from the game store, plus revenue from the Youtube channel, plus revenue from his toy shows and conventions, then toy sales. Also, the videos paint a very limited picture of his business. I'm sure the daily business probably consists of lots more loose figure sales and smaller transactions.
>>11627059His online side of the business is also apparently pretty successful so I think a good portion of his stock he sells online.
>>11626089Yeah, it all started in the 80's and continues to this day.I just don't think the 15th figure of any character is going to noticeable in the long run unless it's a elusive Transformer.Transformers is the ONLY line that I buy multiples of.The only line I am happy to have old ones as well as buy 3rd party knockoffs.Despite being a GeeOner I prefer TFs from the last 25 years. I was shocked to find I have this guy and he's $100! Although I am sure he will come out again.
I fucking wish. Vintage Ultraman toys still go for way too fucking much.
>>11625014The thing is, baseball cards are easy to store. With toys, storage is the problem. Without creating a museum, it's hard to appreciate them, which means they're in storage, which means people are more likely to go fuck it I'll get rid of them.
>>11627398Sounds like a kino.
>>11627190>GDO LaserbeakBased. I have the mold as Sunspot, great little figure.
>>11626091Watching /toy/‘s continual meltdowns over the past seven months about tariffs reducing their access to cheap plastic crap has been amusing.>>11626214So true. You have to pay out the ass for good pieces now.
>>11627190>Although I am sure he will come out again.It's a chinese exclusive from 15 years ago, it's never gonna get reissues. You can maybe look into the other uses of that mold.
>>11625014Not my starriors!!! Next you’ll be saying my zoids are worthless
>>11627957I lik Starriors. I still even have the Marvel comics mini0series, which has great story-telling. It'll just never be worth what other 80s brands are worth because it's not bringing in new generations into the fan base. Zoids DID bring in new generations of fans around 20 years ago, so that helps with holding their value.
All these pills and injections keep people alive and alert enough to collect until 90.
>>11625027These were $3 when Target got them on the pegs in 2015 because the line was ending. I found like 5. Somehow 5POA shit became hot so I imagine it won't be so worthless, but definitely not $100+.anymore. A rare MOC SW item usually doesn't become nearly worthless as long as the card is good.
>>11625007I don't like the individual in pic related, greedy vampire middle man that needs to get a real job, I'd give my toys away to bring joy before 'selling' them to this ghoul
>>11626089That will probably keep them alive for a few more decades. No one is quite sure just what the purple skull faced guy is, but every TRUE YouTuber has at least one on their shelf behind them on their political ranting channel.
>>11625014Shoeless Jackson?That sounds awfully slave like.
