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Some of you may be aware of or have taken part in a discussion on Facebook today about Toy Hunter and Jordan, others may not but I wanted to say my piece on things because I felt it needed to be covered after seeing some responses and reactions here in the past. There was a topic earlier today on the Children of the 1980's community on Facebook about this show and things turned ugly fast. People calling names, flinging insults, etc. all directed at Jordan Hembrough.
Jordan called me and we spoke at length about the issues with the show, deals, format, etc. I, like many collectors that watch the show, was of the opinion that we enjoyed seeing the toys, watched it for the toys, but season 1 Jordan was different than season 2 Jordan and we're not too fond of season 2 Jordan. I have to say, I haven't had such a switch get turned in my head in some time. Very nice guy. Awesome, genuine and concerned for the false perceptions some people have of him.
I work with people at horror conventions, am a part of the horror community, have friends and employers in performance arts, and have friends in show business and can relate to almost every single thing we discussed either personally or through past experience with people I've known for years. The man is between a rock and hard place and trying to do the best he can for a business that existed before the show and will exist for years after the show is gone. From editorial manipulation to demands from execs, he's curbing himself and doing what they say all while trying to maintain integrity, the fun of the show, and the vicarious experience.
After our conversation and shedding some light on things, I will speak nothing but kind words of this man and his efforts in the future.
I am one of the people in this hobby that has helped fill holes in people's collection for nothing but cost and shipping. I am one of the people in this hobby that will keep an eye out for months, if not years to help find those grail pieces for not only myself, but others I talk to in person or online for zero profit.
Jordan is running a business and under constant overbearing scrutiny. Cut the man a break, give him a chance, and put yourself in his shoes for a second.
Also, YAY FOR TOY HUNTER SEASON 3!
Jordan called me and we spoke at length about the issues with the show, deals, format, etc. I, like many collectors that watch the show, was of the opinion that we enjoyed seeing the toys, watched it for the toys, but season 1 Jordan was different than season 2 Jordan and we're not too fond of season 2 Jordan. I have to say, I haven't had such a switch get turned in my head in some time. Very nice guy. Awesome, genuine and concerned for the false perceptions some people have of him.
I work with people at horror conventions, am a part of the horror community, have friends and employers in performance arts, and have friends in show business and can relate to almost every single thing we discussed either personally or through past experience with people I've known for years. The man is between a rock and hard place and trying to do the best he can for a business that existed before the show and will exist for years after the show is gone. From editorial manipulation to demands from execs, he's curbing himself and doing what they say all while trying to maintain integrity, the fun of the show, and the vicarious experience.
After our conversation and shedding some light on things, I will speak nothing but kind words of this man and his efforts in the future.
I am one of the people in this hobby that has helped fill holes in people's collection for nothing but cost and shipping. I am one of the people in this hobby that will keep an eye out for months, if not years to help find those grail pieces for not only myself, but others I talk to in person or online for zero profit.
Jordan is running a business and under constant overbearing scrutiny. Cut the man a break, give him a chance, and put yourself in his shoes for a second.
Also, YAY FOR TOY HUNTER SEASON 3!
I like Jordan though, he seems like a cool dude, just fake at times (like if he's trying to hard) but like many have said, I bet it's not his call
-Tallahassee 
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