TOY HUNTER Returns April 10th. SEASON TWO STARTS WITH A BANG!

[Hector]

I just saw the KISS episode on DVR right now...this time it was a more obviously staged...especially when Gene Simmons supposedly calls Jordan out of the blue like that while filming inside the car.

And speaking of Jordan...why Sir...were you NOT wearing a seat belt?????????????????

Why are multi millionaires such cheapskates?

And for Christ's sakes...please sell that KISS viewmaster reel back to that poor fella...he would appreciate it a lot more than Gene "has everything in the world already" Simmons, lol.

Oh, and what is that thing Gene is wearing as hair? Darth Vader's helmet?

Just innocent gripes from me, fun show nevertheless...I laughed out loud when Jordan almost pulled a muscle wearing those Dragon KISS boots, lol.

Ultimately, it's a cool show that showcases all the stuff we love, and that's all that matters in the end.

[finestcomics]

I got to say, this thread has been an entertaining read. I like Steve from the show. He seems like a pretty good dude. And as far as these shows wising people up, I think the scale still has some room to position more evenly when it comes to people selling their stuff for a song.

This show deserves mad props for actually showing that it pays to be honest when explaining to someone the actual items worth during negotiations, and to make them aware when your intention is to resell.

The thing that infuriates me is hearing when people use the "I'm a "collector" charade to pay nothing for valuable stuff. Even when the owners have no clue and ask these so-called "collectors" what an item is worth, they still don't lead on to its value. Then shortly after its listed online for full-on retail, and they lament when people turn around and low-ball them.

[Hector]

Ok, just saw the second episode, thank god, Jordan, you are now finally wearing a seat belt, lol.

[Hector]

The famous Farrah Fawcett poster was not featured...

...and how dare you compare lame Kim Kardasian to the awesome Farrah????

Sacrilege!

[Hector]

Never seen that Fred Flintstone/Dino toy, very cool.

[palitoy]

The only drawback to seeing Gene Simmons' collection was that Simmons was present.

Preferred the second episode, the toys are all the celebrity i need.

[VintageMike]

But the most glaring error was the trade at the end. Gene pulled out a replica Rock N Roll Over gold record that they sell online for $175.00. And I doubt his auto turns that into $1,600.00 by a long shot. So Jordan falls on the sword for a cheap autograph after spending $1,100.00 on a hard to find remote control vehicle? No way.

See my story and it's just one I've been told. If anything this was the most "authentic" part of the episode because that's exactly the type of thing Simmons would do again based on first hand accounts.

[finestcomics]

See my story and it's just one I've been told. If anything this was the most "authentic" part of the episode because that's exactly the type of thing Simmons would do again based on first hand accounts.

The bolded part in the quote choked up my squint filter, do you have a link?

[cjefferys]

Fun episodes. As much of a KISS fan I am, Gene always comes off as such a pompous arse, and once again he didn't disappoint. It was cool seeing his collection room though. But I seriously doubt that van is worth anywhere near that much. It's not exactly common, but a $1000+ toy? Uh, no. That POTA stallion seemed way too high as well.

[Earth 2 Chris]

The only drawback to seeing Gene Simmons' collection was that Simmons was present.

Preferred the second episode, the toys are all the celebrity i need.

Yeah, I've never been a fan. Seems like a an arrogant sleaze ball. I know he plays up that angle, but he seems sincere.

I need to watch the shows in slow mow to catch all the great stuff in the background that's never shown up front and center.

The new ads with the closeups of Mego Batman and Robin in the Batmobile make me grin every time. Too bad Robin's in the driver's seat?!?



Chris

[mvanis]

Ultimately, it's a cool show that showcases all the stuff we love, and that's all that matters in the end.

This, many times over. I can live vicariously through Jordan's picks and it keeps my travel expenses down =)

[mvanis]

Never seen that Fred Flintstone/Dino toy, very cool.

This was one of the toys I was referring to in my original post asking about the actual resale value- This is an awesome toy for sure, but it doesn't seem to bring that much in terms of final value (at least on eBay). Actually, compared to the last few that have ended on eBay, he overpaid by quite a bit on this one.

[starsky]

the show is entertaining but there's no way jordan can turn a profit on more than half the stuff he is buying. realistically, it's hard to turn a profit on toys when you factor in car rental , airfare, and other expenses.

[jwyblejr]

The second episode made me sad. I had no idea they closed down that museum. I was in the area a few years back and didn't go. Now I really regret it.

[GaryB]

Love the show and never miss it, BUT I could absolutely do without seeing that arrogant SOB Gene Simmons. And I'm even a KISS fan. Would much rather see your "average joe" collectors/collections. But I realize its TV and you have to have that wow factor to pull in the viewers.