Collection Intervention New Series Premier August 14th On Syfy

[DESTRO]

Collection Intervention follows Elyse Luray, former Head of the Collectibles Department at Christie's, as she helps couples, families and individuals whose pop-culture memorabilia collections from Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica to Catwoman and Barbie have become damaging obsessions, creating financial strife and a huge strain on their lives. Elyse will create a strategy that helps these collectors curate and showcase their collection by assessing where the true value lies and then allow them to decide what's worth keeping and what they can sell. These massive collections include dining rooms stuffed with 30,000 comic books, a garage filled to the rafters with Catwoman memorabilia, and an almost uninhabitable house filled with Transformers. For each collection may free up some much needed space in their home, provide cash windfall to get out of debt, or even just allow a couple to become more focused on their relationship.

Collection Intervention New Series Premier August 14th On Syfy - GI Joe News (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/other-14/collection-intervention-new-series-premier-august-14th-on-syfy-11553/)

[SgtChameleon79]

An obvious piggy back off of Hoarders, but Ill check it out. I'm sure some us on the tank could relate.

[Dragasses]

at least they're not going to make us look like crazies.

[Beckley]

How about Syfy has a "Ghost hunters and Ghost hunters International" intervention and they stop showing those stupid f***ing shows all day long?

[Grimwing]

They are specifically looking for fans that have damaging social and financial problems.

I really hate that toy collecting has such a Grungy reputation that Networks think they can exploit us and make everyone involved very uncomfortable for a week.

I'm not sure if the focus is to break through hoarding issues, or to just display collections in a safer way to preserve their value. Just reading the description I'm leaning towards the hoarders knock off angle, but given that
Elyse Luray understands collectibles. maybe she won't be as nasty as other hosts that just don't "get" collecting toys.

But Transformers and Gijoe collectors are Really well adjusted, charitable, and socially active people from ones I have met on the boards.

Good luck to those who get on this show. Because it sounds like a real Pain.

[samantha]

I think they are running out of show ideals.

[Kidlockdmh]

Agreed...I am actually in negotiations to appear on a similar show on a different network...When first approached I thought it was a show about fun people, the collecting lifestyle, and awesome collection showcase. But I'm feeling that it may be like this show and portraying collecting as damaging to your finances and social life....what a waste

[WVMojo]

Next Syfy will come up with a show about people haunted by their reduced collections.

Although I did show that to my wife and emphasized that my collection is in our basement, one corner of our basement (and in my office on my desk). She just laughed and said as long as they don't show up on her night stand staring at her while she sleeps...

And thank you for the idea honey....looks like she'll be waking up to 20 Zombies staring at her in a week or two after she forgets that comment.

[JOHNofWAR]

I remember when there was Sci-Fi on "SyFy".

[Griff]

I think they are running out of show ideals.

Not just that...SCI-FI channel isn't even sci fi shows hardly anymore....just fake ghost shows and now intervention shows. I miss the days when sci fi channel actually showed sci fi shows and not just reality shows and films so bad i would rather watch showgirls again. :D

[Beckley]

I remember when there was Sci-Fi on "SyFy".

How about when MTV showed music videos?

[Lody]

Oh...this looks promising

~rolls eyes~

These shows always feature the worst of the worst which then pigeon hole anyone else associated with it.

So all future conversations will look like this:

"You collect toys?"

"Yeah"

"Oh man...I saw this show on SiFi...its not like THAT is it?"

At which point I will just walk away.

[Clobbertron]

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[fireflyguy]

I'll watch it. Thankfully they won't be knocking on my door because I don't have a large enough collection to cause trouble although I spend more time with Joes than I should.

Anymore, I am willing to bet most of us don't fit the "comic-book guy" (from the Simpsons) stereotype. Personally, I'm married with three children, a professional, and only 10 pounds overweight! I don't see how collecting action figures is any different than collecting art or sports memorabilia. I guess it's all how society looks at it. What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander, apparently.

[rocker82]

I will not be watching this show period. This is making us collectors look bad. Since I'm a toy collector and people who know and see this show are going to be thinking about me.

[crock master]

How about when MTV showed music videos?

that never happend not even in the 90's

[Sgt_dp]

How about Syfy has a "Ghost hunters and Ghost hunters International" intervention and they stop showing those stupid f***ing shows all day long?

Plus 10 for this...

I may find it interesting, if they do a Joe one, imagine all the crazyness if that lady says some avg joe is worth a fortune. The feeding frenzy on ebay will be hilarious. But like our collection showcase threads, I WILL enjoy seeing how other people display their collections and if there are companies promoting their storage and display options.

[PRev]

How about Syfy has a "Ghost hunters and Ghost hunters International" intervention and they stop showing those stupid f***ing shows all day long?
If this were Fb, I'd hit like!
Btw, on a related note. anyone see the GI Joe game advertised on Scyfy last night and check out said game on Scyfigames .com?

[red4]

There needs to be an intervention show about people who watch too much reality TV.

[skinny]

I think they are running out of show ideals.

your spelling/grammar mistake is quite truthful.

[sbartek1974]

I doubt they're talking about Joe collectors. Because I can't find those damn things anywhere nowadays.

[red4]

i doubt they're talking about joe collectors. Because i can't find those damn things anywhere nowadays.

ba-zing!!!!!!

[youdoitimbusy]

I don't care about the angle of the show, I just want to see some kick a$$ collections. I also plan on recording the show, just in case my wife ever complains then I can show her what bad looks like.

[Jinx723]

They are specifically looking for fans that have damaging social and financial problems.

Wouldn't that be the majority of us on Hisstank? :D
I mean come on every year twice a year we get the those thread titled "Target raised the price on Joes." and my favorite, "...that's it, I'm done, figures are to damn expensive." And the following year that same person starts another "Target raised the price on Joes" thread.

I doubt they're talking about Joe collectors. Because I can't find those damn things anywhere nowadays.

Let's not forget Marvel Universe/Comic Packs and any other toy without a f***ing movie attached to it.


I won't be watching this show because I refuse to pay for cable. But if I find out it's making us Collectors look bad, then they're gonna have a lawsuit on their hands. For Christ sake we're the only ones contributing to the economy.

[Steelgrave]

an almost uninhabitable house filled with Transformers.


LMAO. I was headed in that direction. But thankfully I realized that the Transformers toys kinda suck, especially G1. So I snapped out of it.

[Cobraoner]

I remember when there was Sci-Fi on "SyFy".

YES!!!!! or music videos on MTV

[sbartek1974]

They need the have an intervention show about people who subscribe to way too many cable channels.

[mightyjl]

Oh...this looks promising

~rolls eyes~

These shows always feature the worst of the worst which then pigeon hole anyone else associated with it.

So all future conversations will look like this:

"You collect toys?"

"Yeah"

"Oh man...I saw this show on SiFi...its not like THAT is it?"

At which point I will just walk away.

So which episode are you on?

[Steel Brigade]

I very much dislike the idea of this show...

[Rainbow Viper]

SyFy does too much weird stuff. I remember once for like a year they showed reruns of Passions. You think I'm kidding!

I like it when they show movies starring great singers of the past battling Mega Pythons and Sharktopussys. Nobody wants to see another Hoarders knock off, especially their demographic.

[MeLikeJinx]

If only Syfy would do a toy scalper show next...

[red4]

If only Syfy would do a toy scalper show next...

There are those among us who believe the distinction between scalper and vendor is subjective, arbitrary, and even imaginary.
I am not one such beholder.

[Dunedain]

I think alot of us here are pre-judging this show without really knowing what its actually about or how its gonna turn out. I am hoping atleast its gonna showcase some cool collections. Maybe it will be good for the hobby, who knows.

[MrClean]

I don't see anything about this show that will be positive for the collecting community. It's just another sensationalized reality show meant to reinforce people's stereotypes of a particular group, this time being toy & comic collectors.

[ShockVal]

at least they're not going to make us look like crazies.

Like we need any help with that...

[skinny]

If only Syfy would do a toy scalper show next...


ooooh that would be cool they could disguise their voices and put them behind screens, blur out their trailer park addresses, Show them at their computer with monster cans of energy drink at their side, ebay on the screen listing all the SDCC and Convention exclusives...
Show them waddle down the aisle at Toys Rus.
Show them yelling at the Simpson-esque stock boy because he won't get that case of Hot Wheels out of the back.

Mark Burnett? are you reading this?

[SNAKE007]

I do not get Syfy(who the flip decided on this spelling???)here inWESTERN CANADA...I have no interest in a show like this ...... Waste of time👽👽👽👽👽👽

[skinny]

I do not get Syfy(who the flip decided on this spelling???)here inWESTERN CANADA...I have no interest in a show like this ...... Waste of time������������

They changed the spelling to signify that they are more than just a science fiction network now.
A lot of that had to do with them adding wrestling.

[Havok]

Sure hope I don't end up on this show. I actually want to check it out. As for my collection. I'm constantly selling off old stuff I don't want, and have a storage bin for the extra. Although I can see myself in 20 years probably not having any room left to collect or selling off most. Man that's going to suck.

[skinny]

Sure hope I don't end up on this show. I actually want to check it out. As for my collection. I'm constantly selling off old stuff I don't want, and have a storage bin for the extra. Although I can see myself in 20 years probably not having any room left to collect or selling off most. Man that's going to suck.


I think there comes a point where we have to say to ourselves, do we want to start our own Rancho Obi Wan like Steve Sansweet, or is it time to consolidate and appreciate.

[Fred Broca XIII]

It's reality TV...so it automatically gets the thumbs down and a big middle finger as I change the channel when it comes on...when I watch TV, I do it to get away from reality, not to watch other people's lives and drama...



I think they are running out of show ideals.

Nope...it's just plain laziness...like most of today's "artists", they don't need to put any effort into making anything new when the average moron is content to consume almost anything put in front of them...this is why we keep getting unnecessary remakes of 80's crap and why rappers don't rhyme or make original beats anymore, they just remix a classic rock song and beat-rhyme until all the suburban white kids make them rich so that they can brag about all the money they have on their next album (recycle, rinse, repeat)...This is why the Rock is quoting Jay-Z in Retaliation instead of actually using an original rhyme like the "real" Roadblock would do...They should just dub over him with Bullhorn's voice from Black Dynamite...

...Plus it's much cheaper to pay some nobody d-bag for rights to exploit their life on TV than it is to pay a group of pretentious actors to play make believe...

Not just that...SCI-FI channel isn't even sci fi shows hardly anymore....just fake ghost shows and now intervention shows. I miss the days when sci fi channel actually showed sci fi shows and not just reality shows and films so bad i would rather watch showgirls again. :D

Sci-Fi is going the MTV route...remember when MTV actually showed music videos? ...then it all went to reality garbage, so they made M2, and it showed videos for a while, but now the reality garbage has flooded over into it...pretty soon they will have a second channel for their original demographic, which will later gradually convert over to more reality garbage...Comedy Central is doing the same thing, I remember when you could switch over to Comedy Central and actually see comedians doing stand-up almost any time of day...I'm really tempted to just cancel my cable since I've found I watch waaaaay more Netflix instant streaming than actual TV...

[DARKWIND]

I may check out the first episode to see where they are going with it.
But if it turns into one of those hate on fans/collectors/causual buyers witchhunt shows I'm out.
I mean it could be good if they handle it respectfully and don't make each weeks subject seem like a freakin' lowlife. . .
Everybody collects to a degree, and if they do this hamfisted it could cause more harm than good.
Example :
Scalpers putting "As seen on 'Collection Intervention'. . ." on taglines when selling on ebay.
More people trying to cash in and blocking those of us who just want one (or two) of a specific toy and not the whole damn line cause that's the only way he will sell it to you (or us) on ebay. . .
You get the picture, I just hope our hobby doesn't get any more c-blocked from this.
Well only time will tell right???

[Lantern_Lad]

Yes! Just what I need a show that makes my family look at me even stranger than they already do!

[Iron Guru]

I may check out the first episode to see where they are going with it.
But if it turns into one of those hate on fans/collectors/causual buyers witchhunt shows I'm out.
I mean it could be good if they handle it respectfully and don't make each weeks subject seem like a freakin' lowlife. . .
Everybody collects to a degree, and if they do this hamfisted it could cause more harm than good.
Example :
Scalpers putting "As seen on 'Collection Intervention'. . ." on taglines when selling on ebay.
More people trying to cash in and blocking those of us who just want one (or two) of a specific toy and not the whole damn line cause that's the only way he will sell it to you (or us) on ebay. . .
You get the picture, I just hope our hobby doesn't get any more c-blocked from this.
Well only time will tell right???

I think that's what will happen anyway it's just a matter of time. That as seen on "Collection Intervention" will be used to sell an item that has appeared on the show. As far as lowlife's go. There's bound to be someone that will appear on the show that people will consider to be a lowlife. Ultimately, and I admit to being pessimistic. I don't think this show will help the majority of us collectors one bit.

[rocker82]

Oh crap not this series, I'd suggest a boycott!

[Steve T]

I've got it set on my DVR. Looking forward to it.

[VSpec]

anybody familiar with syfy on Live? i'm hopin this will be on it after it airs, but have no idea

[Xaven]

There needs to be a TV show where someone goes to see someone's collection, and the collector tells them about the items, their history, what got them into collecting, etc. Maybe some shout-outs to websites such as the Tank, all while making collectors not be considered "hoarders", "crazy", etc. Even if it's a web-only series, it would at least be the show we need.

[nutcase65]

you guys arent thinking this through. Look at it like a great idea to see where we can go buy these guys toys that their wives are making them get rid of

[MeLikeJinx]

Hopefully, this show does for toy collectors what Top Gun did for navy pilots. LOL.

[nutcase65]

tried to watch it at the start. The hoarding shows actually make me too nervous to watch them for some reason,.. this one did the same. I am watching the sales part here at the end but I dont see this one on my 'must see tv' list. The catwoman guy's wife is a real beast, BTW.

[skinny]

Obviously as a collector for 30 years plus I will have a biased opinion on collecting.
That said I will try to give my two cents on the show after just watching it and while it is fresh in my mind.
*spoilers? ahead*
Elyse is great. She is fair and honest and gives some good tips. She also knows her stuff.

Consetta the Star Wars collector, to me typifies the nostalgic collector like myself.
There is a sentimental attachment to certain items, and memories.

Mark, is a haphazard kind of collector who collected just because something said "catwoman" on it. Elyse was justified in helping him sell the noncatwoman items such as the Mego and Bionic Man/Woman items.
I am at that point too, I need to sell off/give away my Star Wars and Star Trek items and the Xena items I found in the spare room the other day.

Consetta's husband was portrayed as supportive and understanding of the situation.

Lolly on the other hand was purposely portrayed as a villain as is typical in reality TV.
I do think there are underlying problems in that realtionship much deeper than just storage and a mortgage. She was portrayed as unsupportive and unfeeling, and only wanting to get rid of the collection.
The mortgage and his "shame" were very telling of deeper problems there between the two.
She may be a nice gal but certainly the show did not put her in that light.

Consetta and her husband met because of Star Wars and share that passion.
Lolly and Mark did not share the catwoman passion and she cannot empathize with him. At least that is the way we see her in the show.
It looked like the deeper rift between them was manifested in the collection as a point of contention.

I liked the touch of Steve at the end of the show, I have met him too and he seems to be a genuinely nice guy, not just the Star Wars Ambassador.

So I could see the Reality TV show touch here. Hopefully there will be more instances like Casella and not like Mark's situation.

So Consetta was a hardcore collector and Mark was a casual one, yet passionate.
What kind of collector's do you think we will see in the future?

[WVMojo]

tried to watch it at the start. The hoarding shows actually make me too nervous to watch them for some reason,.. this one did the same. I am watching the sales part here at the end but I dont see this one on my 'must see tv' list. The catwoman guy's wife is a real beast, BTW.

You know damn that well that bitch has a leather cat woman suit in the closet that they didn't show.

The worst part was the announcer overlaying the commentary - "When a collector has to part with even a single piece in their collection, it feels like they are giving away a part of themselves". How about you narrow that down to "collectors who have a problem..."

[Iron Guru]

That was a great assessment Skinny.

[skinny]

syfy's forums:
Series Premiere, Tuesday August 14 at 10/9c! - Syfy Forums (http://forums.syfy.com/index.php?showtopic=2360837)

not much there yet other than someone upset that Haunted Highway was taken off the air for a bit, and someone who is obviously a collector upset about the way the show portrays collectors.

[skinny]

That was a great assessment Skinny.

Thanks, syfy will have to watch carefully how they edit the show, because a core segment of their audience are collectors themselves.
I don't think they want to alienate their audience.

[Steelgrave]

There is a sentimental attachment to certain items, and memories.


I'm so thankful I don't suffer from this particular problem. I keep the memories for myself but look at the item for what it is, a mass produced piece of junk that serves no purpose, collects dust & takes up space. It's just a copy, it's not 1 of a kind, other people have the same exact thing, there are millions out there so why get all senti-MENTAL over it?

So when are the Collector Intervention action figures going to be released? COLLECT THEM ALL!!!

[Dunedain]

I liked the show or atleast the hopefull potential the show can have in the future. I am looking forward to seeing peoples collections and stuff. I didnt think either collector was portrayed in a truly "bad" light. Even the blonde woman, who's collection could be considered "ridiculouslly obsessive", or the dude Mark, whos collection could have been really "bashed", were both pictured tactfully and the show didnt keep labelling them extreme.

The show actually needs to ride that fine line of not portraying the collector in a really bad way, yet showing perhaps some "issues" and i think the show handled it very well.

I guess it remains to be seen in the future but so far so good i say.

[skinny]

ha just found her on twitter:
Consetta Parker ‏@parkerpublicist (https://twitter.com/parkerpublicist) My folks just called to remind me they love & support us know matter how crazy we appear on final edit of #CollectionIntervention (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23CollectionIntervention&src=hash) tonight:)


12h (https://twitter.com/parkerpublicist/status/235397829512806400) https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1613162159/laugh_normal.jpg Consetta Parker ‏@parkerpublicist (https://twitter.com/parkerpublicist)
@tishalulle1 (https://twitter.com/tishalulle1) aww thank you:) hopefully the collection is the focus & not the fact I'm crazy. #yikes (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23yikes&src=hash) #GeekFlagFlyingHigh (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23GeekFlagFlyingHigh&src=hash)






12h (https://twitter.com/parkerpublicist/status/235397289429065728) https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1613162159/laugh_normal.jpg Consetta Parker ‏@parkerpublicist (https://twitter.com/parkerpublicist)
@geektrooper (https://twitter.com/geektrooper) my Mom loves the fact everyone will see my silly faces. I told her I inherited them from her ;)

[This I Command!]

I think Skinny's assessment of the show was pretty accurate overall.

The Catwoman collection to me is the difference between a hoarder and a collector. I mean, I'm not inside the guy's head so maybe he values his stuff as much or more than I do, but to me when you collect there is a certain care and pride attached. I have a very large collection of a variety of items (mostly GI Joe) but it is all very, very well organized, cleaned, bagged, sorted, accounted for. If you just have piles of crap in boxes sitting in a garage, at some point it transitions more towards hoarding than collecting, at least in my opinion.

Consetta's Star Wars collection, was a bit of different story. Because it was so organized and loved, I don't really know that they had much of a reason for being on the show to be honest. I don't know who gets to make the decision for what is the "normal" standard and what isn't, but by all accounts they had the room and financial resources to have the size collection they do, so why not? Especially if it's something they enjoy together. I will admit I think it's a tad crazy to have the kind of wedding they did, or to literally not have any part of your house not over run by Star Wars memorabilia, but that's not really my judgement call.

Anyway, I think the show was what we all expected to an extent, but did come across slightly more fair and balanced than I thought it would. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the other collections that will come forth on this show.

[dark knight]

That had to be the worse auctioneer doing the star wars auction. Maybe that was staged, but there is no way he was a professional.

[fireflyguy]

The Catwoman collection to me is the difference between a hoarder and a collector. I mean, I'm not inside the guy's head so maybe he values his stuff as much or more than I do, but to me when you collect there is a certain care and pride attached. I have a very large collection of a variety of items (mostly GI Joe) but it is all very, very well organized, cleaned, bagged, sorted, accounted for. If you just have piles of crap in boxes sitting in a garage, at some point it transitions more towards hoarding than collecting, at least in my opinion.


That's my opinion as well, and the reason I try to keep my collection on the smaller side. If I can't display it, then I don't want to put it in a box in storage somewhere. Of course, all of my stuff is in a box currently as we are waiting to sell our old house so maybe we can get one where we live now. But I digress.....

Didn't get to watch the show, but looks like its coming on again tomorrow night, so I'll be sure to DVR it.

[atomsmasher]

The worst part was the announcer overlaying the commentary - "When a collector has to part with even a single piece in their collection, it feels like they are giving away a part of themselves".

WVMojo got it right. The announcer was the one thing which I wanted to cut. The girl given the advice was actually nice and went on about proper care/storage of the items needed. The Star Wars girl/guy was great but they had so much I can understand they wanted something away.

As for the Lolly girl. I can understand her point. I know my collection. The figures, Comics, cards, etc. I know what I have and don't have like the back of my hand. I don't have this comic. I have that comic etc. I would never say.... I don't remember buying that. That guy clearly didn't have an attachment to his own collection so his wife has room to be a bit pissed. He should have taken better care of his stuff!

[Cobra80]

Yup, same with me. G1 TF not as cool as they were in the 80's. I let my nephew have a "monster truck" show in the backyard. I brought out my G1 Jetfire, G1 Starscream, G1 Soundwave, Megatron, G1 Thrust, and G1 Shockwave and just let him ride his bike all over them.

It was an incredible site to watch how many pieces Starscream, Thrust and Jetfire broke into and flying through the air. By the end of the "monster truck" show those G1 TF look like thousands of little lego pieces.

an almost uninhabitable house filled with Transformers.


LMAO. I was headed in that direction. But thankfully I realized that the Transformers toys kinda suck, especially G1. So I snapped out of it.

[t34bag]

20.00 says those collectors replace the items they sold within the next 3 months, crazies!

[lpburk2]

20.00 says those collectors replace the items they sold within the next 3 months, crazies!

From the tone of these follow up interviews, it sounds like the Star Wars couple has probably already expanded their collection.

Where Are They Now? | Collection Intervention | Syfy (http://www.syfy.com/collectionintervention/article/interviews/page/2)

[dewrag]

I honestly don't think I could have sold the Commander Rex statue... I would also say the cat woman dude was more of a hoarder. I would never keep my collection in a garage or even a basement...now keeeping it scattered through out my house is another thing...

[80s_kid]

I caught the show last night (after seeing the headline here saying it was premiering), and I enjoyed it. I could definitely relate to some of what was shown on the episode, and I thought that the show and Elyse Luray did a good job of being respectful and not patronizing to the show participants.

As some have said, the episode was an interesting contrast. I really liked the Star Wars lady, to me she collected for all the right reasons: she collects for the love. She doesn't care about reselling stuff, doesn't buy stuff as an investment, she buys stuff because she loves it. And I found it touching that she did not want to part with anything until she thought about how parting with some items would allow others to enjoy it too. That is a true collector, in my mind, someone who collects for the love, and only wants to share that love with other people. Case in point - when she gave away a piece for free, just because she wanted others to enjoy it. Very cool.

The Catwoman guy was a bit different, and yes he seemed to be more of a hoarder since he didn't really appear to be enjoying his collection. There were no displays set up, no place for him to enjoy the stuff, it was all just packed away in boxes. That's a bummer, I think he would have been happier if he could have maybe had a room in the house to display his things.

Also interesting - the Star Wars lady did not *need* to sell her stuff, she was doing so because of space issues. Whereas the Catwoman guy *needed* to sell because they needed the money.

I could relate to a lot of this, and I found myself nodding a lot and empathizing with the Star Wars lady. I'm glad that Star Wars has brought her a lot of joy, and hope that she continues to enjoy the hobby.

[Lantern_Lad]

Watching this just made me want to stop collecting and sell everything (non-Joe) that I have. Some of the prices they were talking were nuts... $300 for an incomplete set of incomplete vintage Ewoks? Seriously?

[spike78a]

i hope no one in my family watches this show cause they'll report me and i'll end up on it.

[MeLikeJinx]

The SW couple were pretty cool... they were like... normal. LOL. But yah, they had too much stuff IMO.

I honestly don't think I could have sold the Commander Rex statue...
IMO they should only keep the OT stuff and get rid of the rest.

[Lantern_Lad]

The SW couple were pretty cool... they were like... normal. LOL. But yah, they had too much stuff IMO.


IMO they should only keep the OT stuff and get rid of the rest.

I'm sorry... whu?

You thought they were "normal"? She started crying over her 'little friends'...

That is NOT normal.

[MeLikeJinx]

^ Yah, I meant relatively normal... I was honestly expecting everyone to look and act all creepy like Golem. LOL.

[zedhatch]

I'm sorry... whu?

You thought they were "normal"? She started crying over her 'little friends'...

That is NOT normal.

But can you honestly say you don't either identify with it in some way or at least know of someone who would identify with that?

[youdoitimbusy]

I thought it was a good show.

[youdoitimbusy]

As for the Lolly girl. I can understand her point. I know my collection. The figures, Comics, cards, etc. I know what I have and don't have like the back of my hand. I don't have this comic. I have that comic etc. I would never say.... I don't remember buying that. That guy clearly didn't have an attachment to his own collection so his wife has room to be a bit pissed. He should have taken better care of his stuff!

I agree, and ill take it a bit further. She has more that a right to be pissed because he hid the collecting from her before they even got married. To top that he put them in debt collecting things he had no clue the value of. He didn't take care of the few things that might of had value, and had no clue the actual value of his collection...appraised at 4 grand, he thought it was worth 100 grand. I have to side with his wife, and I collect just like the rest of you.

[Trooper618]

This show sucks. First elyse was pushing the notion that you should only collectfor future profit screw that. And to collect the core characters (i.e. The star wars collcetion, i collect what i like period.

[THALASTDRAGON]

I'm in the middle of watching it right now, gotta finish the rest in a bit though. I was going to quote several posts, but just didn't do it. So I'll just say I agree with Trooper618's post above me. The idea of only focusing on the core characters is absurb. Well not if those are the only characters that appeal to you. But I'm sure we can all relate to developing interest and attachments to non-core characters.

[speedlgt]

OK my take tankers!!!

I really liked this show much much more than toy hunters, as this was about what i felt was real people and thier lives, where toy hunters is about a SCALPER wanting to make some money.

the Elyse Luray chick is HOT! she did very well on the show was nice and knowledgeable and she nice to look at! if nothing else thats win.
I like the show because it focus on the collector I have often thought "why am i doing this" should I stop" when will I stop" is it a wasted life" and I really like the message of this show which is, collect within reason, enjoy what you have buy only what is worth it and sell what you dont need! I think thats the perfect message for collectors and the hobby in general. FOCUS is key here and Elyse Luray seems to make that the point.

I felt that the lolly chick was a bitch! she looked down on her husband for his hobby and honesltly if she didnt he most likely would not have hid it from her. You dont hide things without a reason. Lolly is bitch that made him hide his stuff. I also think the reason she didnt like his stuff was cause it was about a sex symbol like catwoman. she did a total face turn when she saw the hulk!! YALL CATCH THAT?? if he was just a hotweels guy she would be cool. But honestly he seems like a creepy perv with his cat woman fetish. and his wife knows hes pobally a perv. I look foward to seeing more of this show I will be following it and NOT TOY HUNTERS. I also heard that sean long (you tube reviewer)will be on it can anyone confirm that?

[skinny]

OK my take tankers!!!

I really liked this show much much more than toy hunters, as this was about what i felt was real people and thier lives, where toy hunters is about a SCALPER wanting to make some money.

the Elyse Luray chick is HOT! she did very well on the show was nice and knowledgeable and she nice to look at! if nothing else thats win.
I like the show because it focus on the collector I have often thought "why am i doing this" should I stop" when will I stop" is it a wasted life" and I really like the message of this show which is, collect within reason, enjoy what you have buy only what is worth it and sell what you dont need! I think thats the perfect message for collectors and the hobby in general. FOCUS is key here and Elyse Luray seems to make that the point.

I felt that the lolly chick was a bitch! she looked down on her husband for his hobby and honesltly if she didnt he most likely would not have hid it from her. You dont hide things without a reason. Lolly is bitch that made him hide his stuff. I also think the reason she didnt like his stuff was cause it was about a sex symbol like catwoman. she did a total face turn when she saw the hulk!! YALL CATCH THAT?? if he was just a hotweels guy she would be cool. But honestly he seems like a creepy perv with his cat woman fetish. and his wife knows hes pobally a perv. I look foward to seeing more of this show I will be following it and NOT TOY HUNTERS. I also heard that sean long (you tube reviewer)will be on it can anyone confirm that?

doesn't everyone have a catwoman fixation?

Sean Long on which show? The guy is one lucky cat, err duck.

[paraviper]

I'm sorry... whu?

You thought they were "normal"? She started crying over her 'little friends'...

That is NOT normal.

lol I agree.

[Lantern_Lad]

But can you honestly say you don't either identify with it in some way or at least know of someone who would identify with that?

Honestly, not really. I've NEVER had a problem giving up pieces of my collection. I do it regularly, and by choice, so I can attempt to keep a focused, streamlined collection due to my limited space.

That being said, if the producers of that show arrived on my doorstep and I was told that I really should get rid of my Joe collection I'd kick their asses out of my house.

But no, I do not see my action figure collection as "friends" of mine, they are toys. I would not cry if I had to give them up. And neither would any of my collector friends (that I know of)

[speedlgt]

doesn't everyone have a catwoman fixation?

Sean Long on which show? The guy is one lucky cat, err duck.

yeah I think that what I was trying to say was that that lolly bitch was more upset about that her husband was buying stuff she didnt like. Its like girls who get mad if there guys have playboys or watch porn. I know of collectors who like those sluty anime figures and there chicks hate that stuff. I bet if they were buying joes of TFs all would be good. I put up a pinup of ironman and black widow in my joe room and asked my wife if she had a problem with it cause the blackwidow was of course drawn really slutty. she said no But i would not hang up posters in my house of women like we all did when we were in highschool of college. I think was more of where this was coming from with this couple.

[paraviper]

yeah I think that what I was trying to say was that that lolly bitch was more upset about that her husband was buying stuff she didnt like. Its like girls who get mad if there guys have playboys or watch porn. I know of collectors who like those sluty anime figures and there chicks hate that stuff. I bet if they were buying joes of TFs all would be good. I put up a pinup of ironman and black widow in my joe room and asked my wife if she had a problem with it cause the blackwidow was of course drawn really slutty. she said no But i would not hang up posters in my house of women like we all did when we were in highschool of college. I think was more of where this was coming from with this couple.

Yep she was pissed because it was Catwoman. Although if they were falling behind on paying bills because of his buying habbits. Then that's not cool. Bills should always be paid first.

[Bleak5170]

Okay I have no use for the drama and all the emotional $#!&, but that show could actually be beneficial to some people. I have seen photos of collections from people on this very site and before I was impressed, I actually felt a little disturbed. There are some people on here for sure who could be considered hoarders or even clinically obsessed.

That's not a shot ay anyone in particular mind you. I even feel badly about my own collection, (mine's similar to Catwoman guy in that none of it is displayed or being used in any way - it's all packed up in storage). This was really eye-opening and kind of made me want to sell some of my stuff.

[MrHoss]

Sorry if this was already discussed but does anyone else find it odd that Consetta is or was the head of Public Relations & Marketing for Rancho Obi-Wan. I know it's a stupid "reality show" but doesn't that seem like a conflict of interest. Would she have that collection without the Rancho Obi-Wan connection?

[Lantern_Lad]

Sorry if this was already discussed but does anyone else find it odd that Consetta is or was the head of Public Relations & Marketing for Rancho Obi-Wan. I know it's a stupid "reality show" but doesn't that seem like a conflict of interest. Would she have that collection without the Rancho Obi-Wan connection?

Careful what you say about Consetta... you may have your post deleted.

But, yes, I found a lot about her strange.

[speedlgt]

ok guys I think were getting the wrong message with this show.
I dont think its about making us feel like we have a mental illness, or that we should get rid of everything. I think its point out that collecting is a great hobby as long as its not interfering with your life. Its become your life than its a problem.

so to all the tank I say ask your self this questions
1. am I in money trouble? is my collecting the problem?
2. is my home in living condition? (meaning other can live there too)
3. am I in control of this as a hobby?
4. am I hurting anyone with this hobby?

I think if your good on all those then your good. if you have 2nd house and its full of toys but your not hurting anyone have money then whats the problem? there is not one!! no one is going complaining about rich scum who have 3 houses 6 cars and shit like that. wrere talking about at most 10,000 dollars that these people have. not like a room full of STUPID JORDANS that cost 300 each!!!! now thats a stupid hobby! lol

[Xerofall]

I'm debating on whether or not to watch this with my wife, hahah... I guess it will show her that my little collection she thinks is too big is actually little compared to others and isn't really such a big deal.

[Lantern_Lad]

I'm debating on whether or not to watch this with my wife, hahah... I guess it will show her that my little collection she thinks is too big is actually little compared to others and isn't really such a big deal.

I did... she just looked at me, shook her head, and said "thank God you're not insane."

:D

[zedhatch]

Honestly, not really. I've NEVER had a problem giving up pieces of my collection. I do it regularly, and by choice, so I can attempt to keep a focused, streamlined collection due to my limited space.


But you have to know people who have some of those tendancies, hell there ae a bunch on this very board.

[zedhatch]

yeah I think that what I was trying to say was that that lolly bitch was more upset about that her husband was buying stuff she didnt like. Its like girls who get mad if there guys have playboys or watch porn. I know of collectors who like those sluty anime figures and there chicks hate that stuff. I bet if they were buying joes of TFs all would be good. I put up a pinup of ironman and black widow in my joe room and asked my wife if she had a problem with it cause the blackwidow was of course drawn really slutty. she said no But i would not hang up posters in my house of women like we all did when we were in highschool of college. I think was more of where this was coming from with this couple.

That is a valid point but hard to say since he was spending money when he didn't have it to spend (His own admission).

I think there was some very valid points expressed by Lolly (Spending money before paying bills required to keep going like power or house, again by his admission), but I also think she expressed them in the worst way possible. Not sure if that was frustration, editing, or something else going on, but there was more to it than what we saw I think.

[zedhatch]

Okay I have no use for the drama and all the emotional $#!&, but that show could actually be beneficial to some people. I have seen photos of collections from people on this very site and before I was impressed, I actually felt a little disturbed. There are some people on here for sure who could be considered hoarders or even clinically obsessed.

That's not a shot ay anyone in particular mind you. I even feel badly about my own collection, (mine's similar to Catwoman guy in that none of it is displayed or being used in any way - it's all packed up in storage). This was really eye-opening and kind of made me want to sell some of my stuff.

Agreed, the exact point I was trying to make earlier. I see tons of peoples who just seem to have "Stuff" and no rhyme or reason behind it too, just loads and loads of toys and everything in the world. I wonder about those people and if they really are managing thier collections or the other way around.

[Bleak5170]

Agreed, the exact point I was trying to make earlier. I see tons of peoples who just seem to have "Stuff" and no rhyme or reason behind it too, just loads and loads of toys and everything in the world. I wonder about those people and if they really are managing thier collections or the other way around.

I think it's so easy for collectors to fall into that trap. It starts out as something innocent and fun but then devolves into an obsession. I used to open EVERYTHING and my entire collection was displayed in one room, (a little bit of everything but mostly Marvel).

I got a little tired of moving so many times, so the last time everything was packed up it stayed that way. For the last three years my collection has been packed up in boxes. It started out just being a couple of closets but now there are actually stacks of boxes around my apartment. People think I haven't unpacked yet, lol. I despise MOC but everything I've bought the last few years stays in the package and gets stuffed in yet another box. I have probably close to $2000 worth of statues which have never seen the light of day.

That's how I know I need to get out of this game. It's not "collecting" anymore. I think when you start to spend more time wondering about how you're going to get rid of everything, and how much money you've wasted, you need to find a new hobby. As much fun as this was at one time, I actually have regrets now. When you think of all that money, (consider the cost of the items themselves, the gas used driving around, the ridiculous shipping and customs fees), it's enough to make you feel a little ill.

I love my stuff but if I could go back 20 years in time I honestly would not do it again.

[DaveViper]

My wife just asked me what I think my collection is worth.

I think its a trap.

[Bleak5170]

My wife just asked me what I think my collection is worth.

I think its a trap.

Lol. On that subject, I would bet that every single one of us vastly overestimates the value of our collections. Unless you're big into the ebay thing, (and really patient), you're not likely to ever make much money when the day comes that you do decide to sell.

[Lantern_Lad]

But you have to know people who have some of those tendancies, hell there ae a bunch on this very board.

If I do know people like that, then I don't know which ones they are. Very few of us really know each other on this board. The guys I really know (met in person) are not like that.

[DaveViper]

Lol. On that subject, I would bet that every single one of us vastly overestimates the value of our collections. Unless you're big into the ebay thing, (and really patient), you're not likely to ever make much money when the day comes that you do decide to sell.

I will never sell my friends :D

[skinny]

If I do know people like that, then I don't know which ones they are. Very few of us really know each other on this board. The guys I really know (met in person) are not like that.

Do you know me?
Yeah you know me
Im down with J-O-E.
Do you know me?
Yeah you know me
Im down with J-O-E
you down with J-O-E?

[Mr Duke Togo]

I will never sell my friends :D

^^ HAHA, I laughed so hard when she said that!

[Xerofall]

I understand her reluctance to sell the Ewoks, but why have boxes and boxes of Star Wars Play-Doh?

Just because it has "Star Wars" written on it doesn't mean you need to get it. If you have an emotional attachment to the vintage stuff, cool, keep the vintage stuff.

I used to collect Star Wars but never wanted Legos or Play-Doh.

Same with my Joes... I want to collect the stuff I had as a kid, or the ME/25th updates, but never ever in my mind have I ever wanted a GI Joe spatula.

[Bleak5170]

I understand her reluctance to sell the Ewoks, but why have boxes and boxes of Star Wars Play-Doh?

Just because it has "Star Wars" written on it doesn't mean you need to get it. If you have an emotional attachment to the vintage stuff, cool, keep the vintage stuff.

I used to collect Star Wars but never wanted Legos or Play-Doh.

Same with my Joes... I want to collect the stuff I had as a kid, or the ME/25th updates, but never ever in my mind have I ever wanted a GI Joe spatula.

Yeah when you simply must have everything, I think you need to stop back and re-evaluate your life. Luckily for me my absolute favourite things aren't all that common. When it comes to G.I. Joe I have no use for Duke, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, Cobra etc....I only like the B and C-list guys. That keeps collecting reasonable. Same with other properties - my two all-time favourite fictional characters are Marvel's Angel and Iron Fist. I can easily buy everything related to those two and not gave to worry about money or space.

[Siegie1129]

I just watched the 1rst episode and have mixed feelings. I think non collectors that watch the show will will think all collectors are like that and that is not true.
The Catwoman collector to me showed the classic signs of a hoarder. He hid his collection from his wife and it affected thier finances.
The Star Wars fans were where I was at when POTF2 was out. I had to have everything. I've scaled back my collection a bit and enjoy it more.
I did not agree with the assessor that you should only collect to make money and only collect core characters. Collecting for investment is risky.
Overall, I'm hoping the show doesn't last that long.

[speedlgt]

I think we all have regrets, its like there are these moments where your like hell yeah!! i am buying that than your like WTF why did i buy that!?

I know I regret buying all the stupid wwe wrestling toys I DID! granted they were cheap back then about 8 bucks for a 6/7 in figure thats a HUGH buy in this day and age of 20 dollars a fig. but still I bought a lot of stupid figures I wanna get rid of em. I may just straight up give em away to a mothers shelter I dont think I can stomach selling them and knowing how much money I threw away!

I regret buying transformers movie toys! eveyone sells that shit now and no one wants it! I liked the movies but if it aint G1 or G1 style or third party it aint with shit! and no one wants it.

I was a little heavy into Justice League figs I dont regret that too much cause those sell kinda ok and although they suck they are cool looking. but since DCUC i dont see the point in having them

how do you all tell if a buy is gonna be worth it later? not money wise but "I am glad I bought this " wise?

[skinny]

I have to try and defend Consetta's "friends" remark. I don't really think she thinks of them as friends, you are reading too much into this. I do believe there is an emotional attachment to the reason she collects, she even stated so.
I think using the word friends was more of a way to express that attachment. an allusion.
You shouldn't take that as a literal meaning of the word friend.

I used to buy everything that had the word GIJOE on it and why not?
isn't that a part of collecting? it is a hobby, and as in all hobbies, there are habits.
Of course there are many reasons people collect.
For me it is a hobby based on nostalgia.
For some it is dollar signs
For some it is being a completist
For some it is fun and they don't get too involved in the why's and wherefores, they just like a certain character or to do dios or displays etc. They don't have to be a completist.
I think we will see a lot of reasons why people collect on the show.
It did bother me when Elyse made that statement about collecting just being about the value.
One saving grace..she loves Star Wars. Not as much as Consetta maybe.

[Lody]

Pretty disappointing

Clearly these people have no idea what they have or their value.

The episode coming up with the Transformers collection looks like it may be good but to see them showcasing a G2 Stunitcon Breakdown and Action Master Bumblebee shows that they really have no idea of current market values or how to maximize their profits for the items sold.

Case in point:

The Star Wars chick that called them her "friends" (whole other issue there itself) couldn't see a problem with a DEALER offering $300 for LOOSE FIGURES and at the slightest twinge of her showing no interest immediately offered $500.

Red Flag right there!

So you know you have nearly twice that in value by selling to a collector as opposed a dealer.

The comment that the Darth Vader with telescoping saber is the most sought after is inaccurate. (I am not even a star wars guy and I know that) but whatever.

The there was the CatMan (the guy obsessed with Catwoman for some reason). He is hoarding Bionic Woman and other 70's toys and when offered $1,000 by the dealer (again a DEALER and NOT a collector) he counters with $1,100. If I was a the dealer, I would have snatched that up at that price. Again-Catman acts all put out with the prices etc thinking they are worth more than he is told but then counters with such a lowball offer that the other party would have been crazy to continue haggling.

THEN- he throws a hissy fit over the Michelle Pfiefer CatWoman bust because he "likes it oh so much." He liked it so much that he countered with yet another ridiculous bid of $110 (from the original $100).

"Whoa there bessy, no need to twist my arm like that!"

So all in all he has nothing but contemprary crap that isn't worth anything but he has it stored in the garage. Other than it being his dirty little secret and putting he and his robotic wife in debt, it's not exactly overruning there life like some other people's collections and habits I've seen. He has almost nothing displayed in his house and at the end they show his garage nearly empty. I mean, it doesn't even look like he kept ANYTHING and then considering they never showed the inside of his house again after that, I guess we will never know.

This show seems interesting but I have a feeling I am going to get extremely aggitated watching these fools piddle around with it.

[Xerofall]

Case in point:

The Star Wars chick that called them her "friends" (whole other issue there itself) couldn't see a problem with a DEALER offering $300 for LOOSE FIGURES and at the slightest twinge of her showing no interest immediately offered $500.

Red Flag right there!



I think that was only done to show that she wasn't interested in their monetary value. He could've said $1000 and she wouldn't have liked it.

[speedlgt]

i agree w lody, the pricing was just stupid, I dont see any way those starwars figs worth more than 3 bucks each! i have been to lots of toy shows and I must say starwars figs are the most crazy price range wise. I have seen guys trying to sell power of the force figs loose for 30 bucks each. then I have seen guys giving that shit away for 50 cents each! loose vinatage aint worth shit these days!

its all about modern figs with high detail and articulation! no one wants vintage stuff and its sells for low ball pricing

[CG76]

The second episode was pretty good. Although the Barbie dealer that went into the home was a jerk, the ending where the family bought a #1 Barbie for the wife/mom was priceless.

Also interesting story on Jack and his Hot Wheels and vintage Joe collection.

What's interesting is that the moral of the second episode was that quality always beats quantity when it comes to collecting.

[ozzie92]

That's exactly it. Dude, storm trooper spatulas, making star wars waffles? SOMETHING has to give. Goodness...

I understand her reluctance to sell the Ewoks, but why have boxes and boxes of Star Wars Play-Doh?

Just because it has "Star Wars" written on it doesn't mean you need to get it. If you have an emotional attachment to the vintage stuff, cool, keep the vintage stuff.

I used to collect Star Wars but never wanted Legos or Play-Doh.

Same with my Joes... I want to collect the stuff I had as a kid, or the ME/25th updates, but never ever in my mind have I ever wanted a GI Joe spatula.

[ozzie92]

Yeah when you simply must have everything, I think you need to stop back and re-evaluate your life. Luckily for me my absolute favourite things aren't all that common. When it comes to G.I. Joe I have no use for Duke, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, Cobra etc....I only like the B and C-list guys. That keeps collecting reasonable. Same with other properties - my two all-time favourite fictional characters are Marvel's Angel and Iron Fist. I can easily buy everything related to those two and not gave to worry about money or space.

I started to agree with you...but then saw that there was a whole helluva lot more catwoman stuff than I ever dreamed existed. ;)

[ozzie92]

how do you all tell if a buy is gonna be worth it later? not money wise but "I am glad I bought this " wise?[/QUOTE]


***For me, the answer is simple. If the particular item falls into my "vain" of collecting within the collection, then I won't regret it (assuming I bought low, not high). What do I mean? Well, I collect all SE and SS 3 3/4" figures listed on yojoe.com. That means I can step away from $500 funschool issued crap, but still feel the need to buy a figure that may be extremely close in looks to another. But because I enjoy that completist mentality within that "vain" of my collection, I have not regretted any of my purchases. I also collect one of every character that I like, with a general rule that I am replacing one for one if I find a "better version." I don't regret the purchase; I just sell it to pay for the new find, give it to my son, or give it away in the Pay it Forward thread. :)

[skinny]

Last nights episode was really mean spirited.
"Crazy Jack" was shown in a very bad light, almost as a hoarder. He had 60,000 "hot wheels" which were not just hot wheels but matchbox and Corgi etc. they must have thought the audience would not understand there were several types of die cast cars so they just called them all Hot Wheels. Jack even pointed out to the collectors that came to help Elyse, that a box was full of Corgi.
Jack and Debbie, fought, a lot, and more often than not it seemed Jack was put out there as the crazy one who would not compromise, did not want anything to do with the process etc.
They even had the scene where everything is taken out of the house and gone through, just like another reality show out there.
Elyse said he could keep the 60's vintage stuff because it would appreciate in value but the contemporary items ( the 12 inch Duke Snake eyes and Stalker etc) was not worth keeping around.
So then we go to the flea market. Just like that other show, they turned it into a competition to see who could sell the most, and the winner got to decide where everything would be displayed.
The end of the show they said Jack had a breakthrough and planned to go back and sell more items. Hope so because they only sold about 40 items at the flea market.

Barbie. lots and lots of Barbie. encroaching into her sons and her husbands space.
Again the collection was gone through. I think in this case Elyse was ok. She pointed out the several duplicates and items in poor or incomplete condition to sell.
I was kind of surprised that one of the hardest to find items in the Barbie world was put up on the sale block by Elyse and her collector friend.
This is rare and my friend wants it. you should sell it to her! was the impression I got.
Then strange turn of events they reward the Barbie collector with a number one. So they make her sell her things, be sure to point out that she won't sell her Holiday Barbie collection, then give her the holy grail of barbie colecting as a reward.

the collectors in this episode were not shown in a very positive light this time around.
more like they were "in need of an intervention"
The kicker was when they showed Jack's house at the end and said see now it is all clean and normal. No toys all over the place no hoarder like appearance.
I wil admit it was a mess. Just did not like the reveal like at the end of hoarders showing both the Barbie closet and the now clean living areas.

[Raw Dog]

Yes, but Hotwheels collectors are evil so I don't think last night's episode was mean-spirited so much as factually accurate.

[Steelgrave]

my two all-time favourite fictional characters are Marvel's Angel and Iron Fist. I can easily buy everything related to those two and not gave to worry about money or space.


One of my all time favorite characters is the B.A.T. Oh lets see now, we have the new nano-B.A.T. from the subscription & the Constructicon B.A.T. from the SDCC Shockwave. Hasbro just loves giving me the finger!

Next year a B.A.T. will be the free club figure & an ultra rare exclusive that you can only get by subscribing to a magazine in Japan. And then they'll announce a new B.A.T. for Retaliation but will cancel it because the movie bombed.

[Rasstis]

I remember when there was Sci-Fi on "SyFy".

I have not watched it since that change....welll maybe a little before. When I saw the name change, I thought to myself, "so a science-ish network is too cool for spelling? Ugh, getting way to lame for me." Another show I have no interest in, but hell I watch little TV these days anyways. Unless those folks are selling thier joe obsession to feed mine for pennies on the plastic, Imma tune this one out for that idiot turtle man. COBRA!

[nova]

Yes, but Hotwheels collectors are evil so I don't think last night's episode was mean-spirited so much as factually accurate.

Only real gripe I had about last night's show was the line. "Wife lost her job of 14 years...now its time to clean up the House"


I'd be like Bitch better get another job and leave my toys alone.

[Raw Dog]

Only real gripe I had about last night's show was the line. "Wife lost her job of 14 years...now its time to clean up the House"


I'd be like Bitch better get another job and leave my toys alone.

Isn't it her job to keep the house clean anyway?

[Snow cat]

My X kept getting fired from her jobs and she wanted me to sell my joes to pay for her bills. YEAH RIGHT!!!


Only real gripe I had about last night's show was the line. "Wife lost her job of 14 years...now its time to clean up the House"


I'd be like Bitch better get another job and leave my toys alone.

[jogunwarrior]

Only real gripe I had about last night's show was the line. "Wife lost her job of 14 years...now its time to clean up the House"


I'd be like Bitch better get another job and leave my toys alone.

This is quite possibly my favorite Hisstank quote ever!

[CG76]

Tonight's episode was awesome. The highlight for me was a collector trading a portion of his comics collection for Hulk #181. That was sweet. I really like the host of the show, Elyse. Not only is she pretty, but she's seems to genuinely care about the collector, their loved ones and she knows her stuff.

[Cobra80]

HOLY S********ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The comic collector was intense but the Transformer collector/dealer. When you have to have your Mom and Dad pay your bills (rent, cell phone, cable etc) so you can buy toys.....YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!!!!!

I could not get over how many freaking Transformer toys that guy had. I agree with Elyse, he is using his "business" as a front to just buy more toys for his collection.

Where is the "toy district" in LA that this show speaks of? Is there really a "toy district" in LA that is nothing buy toy stores that sell new TF figures that Wal-Mart and Target dont even carry yet?

[C.I.A.D.]

Where is the "toy district" in LA that this show speaks of? Is there really a "toy district" in LA that is nothing buy toy stores that sell new TF figures that Wal-Mart and Target dont even carry yet?

It's kind of like Canal street in Manhattan. Not necessarily that guys are getting them first, per say, but they order directly from Asia distributors so they get merchandise quickly and are able to turn it quickly (cutting out distribution centers, reset dates, etc.)

[skinny]

I liked the first show but tonight's ep did nothing but make me fume a bit.

look there are a LOT of people still dependent on their parents because that just seems to be the way it is working anymore.
I know several people like that that still live at home not by choice but by necessity.
Dahveed's case is slightly different in that he is basically mooching.

I told the LCS today that there was a guy that had 30,000 comics on tonight and it did not make his jaw drop it just made him say "that's all" with a straight face.
heck excluding GIJOE comics I have 700 myself. add in the Joes and it gets close to the 1250 mark or more.

The show has turned, I don't like the direction it has taken.

They need to get a completist on the show

I wonder what she would think of army builders?

What about customizers?

Sadly the most important thing Elyse seems to focus on is the money.
"you should sell Breakdown!" cmon sell breakdown its worth a lot of money!
I wonder how she would react if someone kept pushing her to sell a valuable piece of her collection like one of her movie posters.
She makes it her mission next episode to find something really rare not because it is rare but because it is worth money. "I want to go through everything because there could be something really valuable in one of these boxes" sigh.

I don't want to see a show about selling toys, I want to see a show about collections.
disappointed in the show now. I will still watch in the hopes it turns around.

[Cobra80]

So the TF guy sold $4,800 at the PopCon show. So what would he really take home? I mean don't dealers have to pay taxes on that?

Like he sold the 1st Botcon figure for $1,300 but what precentage of taxes would be taken out of that $1,300?

[Cobra80]

I don't want to see a show about selling toys, I want to see a show about collections.
disappointed in the show now. I will still watch in the hopes it turns around.

I see your points, but I don't want to watch a show like this where a guy is putting his relationship at risk or a guy bumming $$ of his Mom and Dad to buy the 3,000 repaint of Bumblebee. When you have a 1 bedroom apartment and have 30,000 comics YOU have a problem. Some of these people NEED Help.

[The Batman]

What channel, day and time is this program on.. I keep missing it apparently!

[skinny]

What channel, day and time is this program on.. I keep missing it apparently!

Tuesdays on syfy. there are 6 episodes shot. we have seen three. Syfy re-runs it quite a bit.

I will just agree to disagree about the show.
I see nothing wrong with collecting, this show seems to think that collecting SHOULD be about investing
I think it sends the wrong message.
I have had people tell me don't EVER sell your collection you should start a museum of course my collection is not near that complete nor will it ever be. They obviously have not seen AireDevon's collection. That would be a museum worthy collection.

[zedhatch]

Sadly the most important thing Elyse seems to focus on is the money.
"you should sell Breakdown!" cmon sell breakdown its worth a lot of money!
I wonder how she would react if someone kept pushing her to sell a valuable piece of her collection like one of her movie posters.
She makes it her mission next episode to find something really rare not because it is rare but because it is worth money. "I want to go through everything because there could be something really valuable in one of these boxes" sigh.

To be fair with TF guy he was in a business, she advised him to sell breakdown because he wouldn't disrupt the GI collection (which he technically was not a part of) that he seemed more determined on keeping. I kind of saw both sides of that one. Still I think with him the point was that he needed to start making money on his business rather than eating his own profits. He bordered on hording with the way his home looked.

I don't want to see a show about selling toys, I want to see a show about collections.


That's a nice idea, unfortunatly it would be rather dull and no one would watch it, if you think about it the show needs a hook of some sort to keep it interesting. Otherwise you have the same convo's we have right here, and who really wants to tune into that every day.

On the show last night, I kind of liked the TF segmetn but I felt the comic segment was poorly put together, dispite his wifes support of Starman she came across like the stereotypical "Sell it off" harpy of a mate. I think more emphasis should have been put on the space issues and the fact that this guy was becoming obsessive to the extreame, it finally hit him when the Starman creator pointed out the alalogy of the haiwian shirt (partly redeemed the segment fora bit, but not much).

[skinny]

I think how you see the show is based on how you collect or why you collect.
why does Dahveed collect? is it to run a business or is he just collecting and using the business as a front?
When does a collection become a burden? what drives a spouse to go from being supportive to the point of frustration?
what needs do a collection fulfill? is it to pass the time or is there a DEEP emotional connection?
and if there is a deep emotional connection why do some people perceive that as unhealthy or wrong?



Dahveed's friend, what was his role? what is his agenda? sounded to me like he was embarrassed to be his friend.
and there is a place for dry plotless tv, it is called PBS, is antiques roadshow exciting? or do they just show an item and tell its value?

If there is one thing good about this show it sparks conversation and debate. maaybe a bit of introspection as well.

[skinny]

this was on syfy's forums:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m144/blowtorch84/Screenshot2012-08-29at55536PM.png

[Lody]

this was on syfy's forums:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m144/blowtorch84/Screenshot2012-08-29at55536PM.png

Ahahahaha!!!!!

[kndy]

I enjoy this show way more than "Toy Hunter", because it really gets into the heart of toy hunting obsession. I was in the same position as some of these guys. Collecting way too many things, house was being overrun by bins of toys. Wife complaining and it was really starting to hurt me. Not just the relationship but it was so bad that the adrenalin of toy hunting was causing me to wake up early in the morning to hunt. Going late after midnight to hunt. It was bad! Even my friends were worried about me because I was blowing so much money.

Planned vacations were being canceled because I wanted everything. Not one line, or two toy lines...I was going for everything that was being released that was GI Joe, Transformers, Marvel or DC related, Star Wars related, GI Joe related, etc. And to make things worse...I was a completionist.

But how I was able to get away from it was to break the chain and it is to sell. Once you sell something you love and enjoy, you realize that it breaks the chain.

I have discussed this on Hiss Tank a long time ago of breaking the chain but it was unhealthy for me and while I still kept my G.I. Joe and Star Wars collection, managed to sell off all Marvel, DC, TMNT, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, etc. I also managed to sell a large number of my comic books. But while I managed to get all bins out of the house (interior), they are now in my garage (fortunately climate cooled, protected) not like some of the people featured on the show. Well, except my Star Wars Vintage which is the only thing kept inside (but are in shelves and protective seals).

In the show, they discussed why people tend to collect a lot and how it gets out of hand. Similar to some of them, my reason was because when I was young, my parents said that once I became a teenager, I must part with all toys and comic books. My beloved GI Joe, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, Star Wars toys that were sentimental and what my grandmother bought me were thrown out. My comic books that I collected and my parents bought for me and loved as a child were given away.

It was one of the toughest moments of my child life and I didn't want to see the toys or comic books for over a decade. Until I became an adult and said...I can make my own decisions...I can rebuy those toys I lost. But after that, I wanted more. Why stop at Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, when I can get everyone. Why stop at Luke, Han, Leia, Darth, Boba Fett when I can get everyone. I suddenly wanted everything. And comic books were the same. Reading Uncanny X-Men, why not buy X-Men, X-Factor, X-Force, Cable, Wolverine and every X-related comic book. Same with Batman, why limit myself to Batman when I can get Detective Comics, Shadow of the Bat, The Dark Knight, World's Finest and it goes on an on....and it was really unhealthy.

But that was then...managed to break off from those obsessions. And I'm happier now and I realize after the fact how my habit was so unhealthy and irresponsible.

[skinny]

interesting show this week, we still had the girlfriend who wanted to get rid of some things (for a decent reason I mean ya gotta be able to live in the place.)
Then you had the collector of the movie posters and odd stuff. To me that is a dangerous type of collection to have just because there is no real concise theme.
The thing I did not see coming was the introduction of the hoarder type therapist on the show this week. They even did the keep sell donate trash type of sorting that one show used to do. The one where they put everything ou on the lawn on tarps. Someone help me out on that show's name.

So
Sean Long, I know who he is have not met him but to those who collect action figures his name is pretty common, he even got into a discussion with Kevin Smith on being straight edge
here is his channel, my understanding is his reviews have led to being employed for that purpose.
Sean Long The Dork Knight Rises! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/SEANxLONG)

I can see where reviewing toys for a living could amass a huge collection. I can also see where he would have to review things not necessary to the collection and the need to find a place to get rid of said items.

I do find it insulting to try and make him sell his prized possession the Tcat lair, I am beginning to think they do this on purpose in the show to create drama.

I do not agree with Elyse that his loose figures on shelves looked good to me they just looked crowded and cluttered.

Nice ad for Hot Toys tonight.

I wish I could speak more on Howie's collection.
I really don't know much about it or what could or could not be a rare gem.
Again they tried to sell the rarer more prized possessions.
Had to be drama.

At least they did not make Raquel out to be a villain..too much. They really did a number on the Catwoman gal.

I think it was wise of Sean to decline the therapist.

Elyse was more eloquent and convincing this week on her motives This show was not as harsh as the GIJOE and Barbie show, other than the therapist part.

The exhibition was neat to see, and I saw nothing wrong with Howie wanting to make sure things were displayed properly, after all he was the expert.

I wonder if Elyse snatched up any of Howie's items for herself.
Maybe she is prohibited from doing so on air.

[skinny]

Sean Long is having a live show tonight about being on the show!
here is a video explaining some things on the show.
Yes they asked Raquel to say certain things...
Watch Sean Long & BatgirlRaquel on Collection Intervention Tonight 10/9c On SyFy! Live Show Tonight! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dtMLdd6470&list=UUV-bDec0e7fbZLOvlBNYTow&index=1&feature=plcp)

[fireflyguy]

I thought Howey seemed like a douche at times. He really needed help. Seems like he's going in the right direction, though.

[zedhatch]

It was kind of fun to be on Twitter ragging Sean about the gum on his collection while the show was on.

I really Liked howie's collection, full of interesting and off the wall stuff, not stuff I am interested in owning but loved looking at it all.

Sean's segment was kind of fun just from knowing him a bit, but everyone could see it was faked, then again it's kind of close to hom and those that know Sean know how he is in real life and what didn't match up. But it was still good and fit Sean's whole thing about collecting what you love.

[vermillion21]

I really like this show and tonight's episode was interesting. Howie was a boarderline hoarder and Sean Long was just funny.

[TK1945]

So that guy's job is to review toys? I'm doing something wrong.

Also, the season finale (which is just a few weeks away?) is supposed to show a figure customizer. Anyone know who it might be? I'm hoping it's not the Sucklord, I think that dude has had his moment on TV.

[hahoo3]

Did you see the Slaughter Sean had for sale? It was still sitting there at the end of the sale!! NO Joe fans must of walked into that place or he had a high price on it.

They should just call the show Toy Hoarder, that's all I've seen on there and I should know! :)

[hahoo3]

Sean's Hot Toy collection was insane too! I had about 20 of them, but he had over 100! I've been selling mine off, last Iron Man ending today on Ebay. They do increase in value...wish I could keep them all, but don't have the room and need the money.

[hellian75]

I have to say that this show isn't good. I dont have a huge collection, and I'm not a completist per say. I do have duplicates of some things, but those go into a treade/sell bin. Sometimes in lots I buy there are items that I place in another box for future customs. I have a workspace with shelves that my stuff goes on, and my son and I frequently play with some of it. It's not scattered thru the house, may be one piece I'm working on might be in the house for a while so I'm not always in the office/ work space. I do do some casting and those supplies always stay in the cabinets with my other work related stuff as I'm a carpenter and make custome Cabernets and tables at home special order when I'm not doing remodels or new construction.

Today while watching the show. I got he classic our house is like that and we need to get rid of some stuff. I pause the show and look around. All I see is toys from the toy box that the kids were playing with. I had one joe item in the house, a slice figure that I was trying to fish an oring into.

Look I do this hobby with my kids, and I do the custom stuff for myself, like modle building. Sometimes in my line of work you have down time especially in the winter. I can't just sit and do nothing, and I have had some friends buy or trade for some stuff. I'm not great at casting or custom building yet, but you get better over time. Could it make me money in the future sure but that's not why I collect or custom build. I'm sure like these people I don't perceive a problem, yet my wife identified because m items are "collectible" and I have spent upwards of 500 bucks at times I have a problem.

I don't dispute that some of the people have a problem, but all of my stuff is in a box, on a shelf, or in my office/ workspace. This show can hurt regular collectors. Just my opinion.

[Widowmaker]

I would love a Cobra Spatula ... ahha

[Chris L]

I like to watch the show, but I hate the premise and direction it takes. It's kind of like a car accident...you know it's a bad thing but you can't help but to look.

Here's the deal...if the host was a true collector she would know that asking or almost forcing these people to sell cherished items is only hurting the collector in the long run. I can't be the only one thinking to his/herself that the collector is only going to end up later buying that item again at a much higher price. If I had a nickle for every time I did that... My wife actually won't let me sell stuff now because she's so familiar with the pattern...and I'm not half as bad as the people they have on the show.

These shows are truly the worst in contemporary human exploitation. If these shows' producers really cared about the people, they could show their situation in the beginning, send them to proper therapy for 2-6 months AND THEN film them cleaning up their acts. So instead of a negative confrontation story, you have a positive change story.

[fireflyguy]

I like this show. I know that editing makes some of the things look worse than they really are. But there are some people who have real problems, obviously. It's kinda neat to see some of the collections. Idk if it paints collectors in a bad light altogether, and any one who takes away from the show that all collectors have a problem, well that person has problems of their own.

What bothered me a little about Elyse was that in the first episode, when she was talking about the Catwoman guy, she made some comment about him needing to collect for value. I kinda have a problem with that. If you truly like something and want to collect it, it doesn't have to be valuable and appreciate in value. I think most Collector's don't think about selling usually anyway.

Other than that, I like the show.

[codenameflint]

I thought showing this to my wife would make her get off my back but she makes comments like I'm going to call her. So this isn't helping.

Right now I don't have a single thing in our living space except my GI Joe graphic novels and any comics I'm currently reading. My collection is in the basement because she won't let me display it in the house until we do our addition and I have an office. On a note at least we have a newer house so it's safe in the basement. I also only collect GI Joe and I'm more of a vintage collector. I only buy certain things of the new stuff.

I think this is just shining a bad light on all of us. If your house looks like a hoard or your buying stuff instead of paying your bills you have a problem. If your still responsible with your money and your not hoarding everything I don't see the problem.

[skinny]

Got a full two hours last night. Robots, Hanna Barbera, Battlestar Galactica, Godzilla.
Elyse even came to the defense of a collector a couple times.

[Nirvana]

How Master Collectors Became Collection Intervention | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/09/13/how-master-collectors-became-collection-intervention/)

[Lantern_Lad]

How Master Collectors Became Collection Intervention | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/09/13/how-master-collectors-became-collection-intervention/)

Wow... I know that with shows like this liberties are taken... but this is just underhanded. Ever show up on my doorstep, I'm just going to slam the door in their faces.

[GI JOHN]

Im not looking to offend anyone here, but the craziest thing Ive heard on the show thus far is that Sean Long "makes a living" reviewing toys. Im calling bullshit on that. Who is paying him to review toys? And if he was in fact a professional toy reviewer the companies would be sending him advance figures for free to review like pixel dan. Ive watched some of his review and everything Ive seen him review is "amazing" and "rocks" and some are barely coherent. There is no way he makes a living reviewing toys. If Im wrong I'd love to hear how he's pulling it off.

[GI JOHN]

I guess know one knows...

[fireflyguy]

How Master Collectors Became Collection Intervention | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/09/13/how-master-collectors-became-collection-intervention/)

Wow, sounds like the old bait-and-switch.

"We'd like to feature you on a show because you have an awesome collection the world needs to see!" (aaaaaannd....they're gonna see you get some help, freak!)

I like the show. It's obvious that some of these people need done sort of help, but it's not fair to go about it the way they are.

[ShadowBat]

Just got done watching the first season of Collection Intervention, and I have to say that SyFy does a good job of making all us collectors look like we are all some sort of addicts (Ok, maybe some of us are). For the most part, they find these really "sorry" cases of collectors / hoarders and introduce them to therapist and have them sell off some of their most prized possessions. Is there anyone else out there that thinks that this show is rigged. You can't tell me that the SyFy producers didn't give some of these people a pocket full of cash just to see if they could get these "collectors" to sell off some of their collection, in most cases their most loved possession.

[mike000]

Wow, sounds like the old bait-and-switch.

"We'd like to feature you on a show because you have an awesome collection the world needs to see!" (aaaaaannd....they're gonna see you get some help, freak!)

I like the show. It's obvious that some of these people need done sort of help, but it's not fair to go about it the way they are.

Makes sense why they are all so stunned when she wants the psychiatrist to talk to them. Guy thinks they are coming by to talk about his toys and next commercial break he is in therapy.

[speedlgt]

Im not looking to offend anyone here, but the craziest thing Ive heard on the show thus far is that Sean Long "makes a living" reviewing toys. Im calling bullshit on that. Who is paying him to review toys? And if he was in fact a professional toy reviewer the companies would be sending him advance figures for free to review like pixel dan. Ive watched some of his review and everything Ive seen him review is "amazing" and "rocks" and some are barely coherent. There is no way he makes a living reviewing toys. If Im wrong I'd love to hear how he's pulling it off.

I take no offense and I dont know any reviewers on a personal level but its true that you can make money by reviewing on youtube. A simple google on youtube partners who made the most money last year will show that all you need to make money on youtube is a channel and tons of views. I have spoke to reviewers and yes they make money most do it as a means to suppot the habit, only Sean is the one that states thats his full time job. Peugh for example has a full time job in radio and then does reviews. so I would not call it bull shit at all.

Pixel Dan is different cat all together. Hes from the popculture network thats a business so you can consider him a PR guy basically. hes got an inside track w the toy gruru (that TOOL) any way it also is in mattels intrest to give dan free stuff cause hes the big cheerleader for masters line and a BIG reason why the mattel products are doing well. Dan may as well work for mattel hes free adds.

Sean doesnt have all that behind him but if watch his vids he does get some support from stores like Big bad toy store use to back him.

ON another note.....

why did mark bellemo's segement get axed off the show? does anyone know. He was filmed with the gi joe guy ep2 I think but they eddited him out any reason why?

[fireflyguy]

I thought showing this to my wife would make her get off my back but she makes comments like I'm going to call her. So this isn't helping.

Right now I don't have a single thing in our living space except my GI Joe graphic novels and any comics I'm currently reading. My collection is in the basement because she won't let me display it in the house until we do our addition and I have an office. On a note at least we have a newer house so it's safe in the basement. I also only collect GI Joe and I'm more of a vintage collector. I only buy certain things of the new stuff.

I think this is just shining a bad light on all of us. If your house looks like a hoard or your buying stuff instead of paying your bills you have a problem. If your still responsible with your money and your not hoarding everything I don't see the problem.


My wife watched part of an episode with me and as the people in the show were talking, she'd say things like, "oh, that sounds familiar". We ended up getting into an argument, and she stomped out I the room, leaving me in peace on watch the rest of the show.

Here's the thing: I know I'm not perfect. I know at times I can be obsessive about GI Joe. Bit in no we're near anything like the people they show on this program. I don't out our family finances in a strain for my collection; I don't take up much space in the house, and no space in actual living areas; and overall, I don't neglect my relationships for my hobby (and this is often a problem for people of ANY hobby, not just collecting). All of my stuff, at this time in the house we are renting, is in a corner in the basement storage room or on the very top shelves in our bedroom closet.

We are getting ready to purchase a house, and I was originally upset because my wife was going to give me no storage space for my Joes. Then after I threw a giant baby fit about it, she relegated me to the storage room in the basement where the AC and hot water heater are kept. I wasn't happy about this either, but then my wife surprised me with a plan to make the room a little more compatible with displaying my collection. My entire collection should be able to be fully displayed, and I'll take pics and post them here once we move in and I get the room done.

I think my wife is trying I understand my collecting. Maybe it's the show that helped, after all. I think a show like this can add fuel to the fire for either side. The collector can say "you don't understand me" and the spouse/friend/whatever can say "you have a problem".

[fireflyguy]

ON another note......
why did mark bellemo's segement get axed off the show? does anyone know. He was filmed with the gi joe guy ep2 I think but they eddited him out any reason why?

Aw man! I'd love to see that one! I'll bet Elyse had all kinds of fun with that one!

[Frank Talltree]

Aw man! I'd love to see that one! I'll bet Elyse had all kinds of fun with that one!

You can watch it on Hulu. The Mark Bellomo bonus segment can also be seen on Dailymotion. It was probably cut because the host pretty much repeats what he says elswhere in the show.

[speedlgt]

yeah its wierd as a joe fan I was really hoping to hear more from Bellomo as he is a true expert. I dont really care at all about hot wheels.

I really like this show I dont think it paints collectors bad at all. we have problems we all do we all buy too much shit that we dont need. I like the message of the show its that you we should focus on what really matters in the collection and treat it properly. the other point of the show is that Elyse Laurey is SUPER HOT!!!!!!!!! chick is dam fine!
she should be a news anchor lol......

[teemu8]

yeah its wierd as a joe fan I was really hoping to hear more from Bellomo as he is a true expert. I dont really care at all about hot wheels.

I really like this show I dont think it paints collectors bad at all. we have problems we all do we all buy too much shit that we dont need. I like the message of the show its that you we should focus on what really matters in the collection and treat it properly. the other point of the show is that Elyse Laurey is SUPER HOT!!!!!!!!! chick is dam fine!
she should be a news anchor lol......

Eh! not really

she is more annoying than hot

[Black Swan]

I will probably end being on this show in the 2nd Season with all the stuff that I have.
Where does one sign up... Or do they find you???

[skinny]

I would dig around on syfy dot com..once they are back online right now all i get is a 404 message.

If collecting is your lifestyle then who is to say it is wrong or right?
life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. inalienable rights.
just because society frowns on something does not mean the majority is right.

too much of a good thing?

isnt the purpose of collecting pursuit of happiness?

The crux here is that these collections are not finite. They don't end, and more is produced every day.
choices and decisions have to be made regarding the collecting process.
I just happen to disagree with the show's idea of what that process should be.

in any light the show certainly has sparked discussion.

[skinny]

Idle Hands: The Collection Intervention Intervention (http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-collection-intervention-intervention.html)

some more inside info on creative editing

[faustx]

This show cracks me up…I'll never let them anywhere near my detolfs…

[GhostGL]

I watched a couple of the shows online. In the Disturbance In The Force episode. That almost looks like SEANxLONG from Youtube putting stuff up on the shelfs. Yeah just made that screeencap and sure does look like em.

[skinny]

Sean Long and his GF are in episode 4 An Avalanche of Superheroes | Episodes | Collection Intervention | Syfy (http://www.syfy.com/collectionintervention/episodes/season/1/episode/104/an_avalanche_of_superheroes)