Anthony, thanks so much for doing this! I know it’s weird doing a preview video on something like this, it really means a lot! 🙏🏽 For anyone reading, just a heads up that the basic figure offering has what’s included in this video. Let’s go Rivals!! Can’t wait to see your project move forward in the future. More indy companies, yes!!

Rival Collectibles 2024

If there's one person I'm looking forward to start a new brand of collectibles/figures it's you Anthony. I've seen countless of your reviews and your sculpting works and you CLEARLY know your stuff and what you're talking about (anatomy, articulation etc) without sugarcoating anything. It's a privilege to watch your videos, I'm very grateful for your work and honesty.

"unlike.....the kiddie toy" oh that one was a classic. That has to go down as one of the best AnthonysCustoms one-liners for 2023.

Shart sent his precious lamb to the slaughter knowing damn well you’re one of the most hardcore reviewers like the critic from ratatouille and you handled it in the most respectful yet honest way. This is why I’ve been a fan of both channels since the early 2010’s!!

I can definitely hear your silent judgment Anthony lol. I wish you'd criticize the hell of it, but I understand. The Prototype looks great overall, good luck for Russ.

This just shows the respect the community has for your opinions. Russ trust your views and opinions. I mean most of watch your content for your critique. Been watchn for awhile now. Great video.

As a critically honest and objective reviewer of action figures and the like, Mister Anthony has built up good faith amongst the community. As collectors/consumers, we trust his credibility. The cogency of your reviews is always appreciated, dear boy. Here, you are known as a brilliant chap of integrity, and you have established a good rapport with the community. 👍Anthony is ace! And I concur; indie companies are great for the action figure community. God willing your Rival Collectibles kicks off successfully! The Marino family wishes you and your brand a prosperous debut year!🙏 Cheers, Giovanni Marino, M.D.🇬🇧

Anthony, very cool of you to preview Shart's prototype but if anything this video makes me that much more eager for your Rival Collectibles line to see the light of day.

Okay, so here's what I think could be improved, maybe Shartimus can change these things. -Neck joint, of course, opening the head socket a bit to allow more range. Making the neck thinner wouldn't really solve this. -Butterfly joints are way too big, and have little range. Testing out a better position for the inner pegs to allow more range would be the best path forward, as to not mess up the sculpt. -However, there is a huge gap in it, almost as if the shoulder was on a ballpeg inside the butterfly joint, and if that's true then there should be a cap. That doesn't look good or need to be there. I do think the butterfly shoulders overall need to be resculpted. -Wrists need up and down hinges for the gun and weapon. That is 100% needed change. -The torso is very gappy, and the range doesn't really justify it. Either make a cap to hide it, or better yet, resculpt the torso joint. Fill it out so the hole isn't so big. -The crotch diaper needs to be made of soft plastic to allow the torso joint to move more, plus the hips to bend forward more without going out. -The knee joints are too high. Proportioning is off. Lower the joint maybe half a centimeter. And maybe open the hinges more to allow for full bend. -The pant sculpt around the ankles is way too limiting. Open it up more to allow for more ankle pivot and bend, and maybe drop the ballhinge a few milimeters to allow for even more motion. -The toe joint needs to be rounded out, instead of being a straight cut. As is it will not even work because of the part that comes out of the flat part. Hopefully Shartimus can fix these things! I know prototypes are expensive and changing these things WILL cost, but the figure will be so much better with these changes, so I hope he can consider them. I am a fan of his and I want this to succeed.

Respect, Anthony. We know you could have destroyed it, but chose to be nice and support the guy (that toe hinge is a gold mine for jokes). Props to Shart for trying to start a toy line, but come on. COME ON.

great video, I had to constantly remind myself that this is a preview, because this doesn't feel like Anthony reviewing a figure(this feels like how the Hasbros want Anthony to review Legends).

Things to improve: double ball peg in the neck, better shoulders joint and bigger proportion to avoid weird biceps swivel joint, better butterfly joint range, double ball peg upper torso for a better range articulacion, low torso proportions hips and better cake, leg joint for better front range, better toe joint clear shape, extra hands with vertical swivel. A list of thing I've learned watching this channel, thank you Anthony!

It’s definitely great seeing content creators starting their own independent toy companies. With that said, I kept waiting for that classic Anthony criticism throughout this video lol. Prototype be damned, send him back to the drawing board.

I know this is a prototype but so far it feels very Marvel Legends-y. The shoulder should be able to move the arms towards the chest a lot more than it does here, the toe hinge has a bad look (I'm sure they can figure it out) And I don't really like the neck articulation. The lower abdomen hinge looks alright but but not sure, maybe a ball peg system would work better. The upper body being able to move around like on a ball joint is really good tho, reminds me of model kits and some of the Bandai figures But things like the large diaper piece and the sculpted butt cheeks hinder the leg range and obviously prevent it from moving the legs backwards Overall I think it's okay based on what you were able to show but it just feels like it's emulating hasbro and McFarlane and other huge companies at the moment but hopefully they can do better and take notes from Jada's street fighter line or even some of the better SH Figuarts or Amazing Yamaguchi figures.

I’m supporting him and preordered one figure on BBTS, which is this one and I’ll support your Rival Collectibles figures someday as well. I really hope Street Humans get funded. I do like how his figures look.

The review we been waiting for

Maaaan, I am a big fan of both you and the Shart, so this is already kinda warming my heart. I see Shart asking you to review his prototype as a really BIG mark of respect. Right....☕️ ready, and....watch!

This looks cool, there's room for improvement (as always), but taking into consideration that this comes from a way smaller team with less budget and everything else, it is amazing.

This was great to watch. Can’t wait for you to really review it. If you came to Powercon you coulda seen the painted ones up close!

IMO, the sculpt is not good. Muscle def and proportion is wierd. Small head, wide hips, small arms and large upper torso. Articulation scheme would have been better with double dumbell for upper neck and ball joint lower neck. And same for upper torso and waist. Should have followed jada toys scheme.

First time I catch one of your videos so early. These look interesting.

It’s just such a niche group of people that would have a use for these. It’s specifically people that do action figure photography.. which is a tiny portion of the people who buy figures. It will not get funded…

Thank you for the preview, definitely backing. This is something fun and different and it's only 28 per

GREAT COLAB THO💯

I scanned the code and it was indeed nude pics of Shartimus

Overall looks like a decent prototype! Sculpt looks awesome to me (can’t wait for the paint), accessories look sufficient (fists, weapons, hands for weapons, probably alternate alien head, alternate angry head), articulation for a prototype looks good (most of it will be tightened up and improved in the final product I’m sure); what gripes I personally had with the articulation, like the wrist peg articulation for the weapon hands and the pointy balls of the feet for when the toe joint is bent, we’re mostly addressed by the comments from Shartimus explained by Anthony. Great job, Shart, and thanks Anthony for doing the review!

The arm sculpts look quite soft compared to the uncanny amount of detail in the shirt but it’s a pretty dope prototype

It's kind of a tough deal to "review" a figure being made by a fellow collector because you want to offer criticism, but at the same time, someone who has never made a figure can't be held to the same standard as a company who has been making figures for decades. That said, it's an amazing figure for a first time prototype. Couple of things I'd like to see is a double ball neck rather than a disk and ball just because it offers much more range and expression. I also think the crotch piece should be carved out a little more so the leg can kick out straight forward. Otherwise, I really like it. These figures definitely fill a niche in that no other company really makes figures of regular people. I'm imagining a photo where three or four of these dudes come to the aid of Spiderman to help beat the crap out of Doc Ock. Best of luck, Shart! Looks really good!

Cant judge fully by the prototype but there are definitely some choices on this that im not a fan of. The ball hinge neck is outdated and not as functional as a double ball peg. The pizza oven diaphragm joint is bizzare. The bicep cut seems a little weird but not bad. That forward hip range is eyebrow raising for sure. Not entirely sold on the upside-down abe crunch as a joint. And toe hinges are almost always useless imo. And im not sure the butterfly joints are doing enough to justify their existence. ALL THAT SAID... i do like the idea of generic thugs for my heros to beat up so i might jump on board regardless.

Tell Poopatron if he makes zombie variants of the figures I'd buy every one of them.

Oh wow! What a dream come true seeing Anthony review sharts figure! Negative or positive it's still cool

I'm glad you did closeups. Boog showed it, but it was at a far. If they have good paint, it think he might have something. When are you going to get on your line Anthony?

I’m really loving the body and all the articulation.

This is awesome! soon more collaborations with other awesome toy reviewer so they can discuss better action figures that are budget friendly and you'll get more!

Great preview because like you stated it’s not a proper review. It does have quite a few areas that need to improve but that’s why I’m assuming he’s letting some reviewers give their opinions but yeah it’s different than a traditional review. That opening in the “butterfly” joint looks way too big enclosing the shoulder joint in my opinion. Overall great video as always and wish that the prototype was more of the finished product so that you could do a proper review! 🤘🏽

Anthony's customs ftw!!!! Glad you did this review, no way this guy is going to bs anyone.

I like the 3 joints torso

Street Humans is a funny name imo.

I was hoping Anthony would point out his usually gripes. Like the squared off toe joints, no double ball jointed neck, the leg not having clearance for a 90 degree forward kick, and split. Then Shartums would be able to fix them before production, but I guess then Anthony would be a consultant, and not a reviewer?

😮😮 they have balls sending that to you for review.

It’s giving me custom gta vibes and hey I like it

I wish Shartimus the best of luck with this. This is clearly a dream project for him. I do have some concerns, although none of them are about the figure itself. Which looks to be an excellent sculpt, with good articulation points. My concerns are more business side. Yes we have seen some succesful Kickstarter figure projects that leapfrogged into major growing toy lines. Most obviously Mythic Legions and Valaverses Action Force. But those came from people who had spent decades in the toy production and manufacturing industry. The Four Horsemen and Bobby Vala. They knew every step of the process, all the costs and logistics involved. Who to talk to, how to get the best deals, what to expect in terms of problems etc. They had shepherded lines to market before. Their lines weren’t so much dream projects as they were the next step in long careers that had built up to that point. But most Kickstarter projects aren’t that. These recent ones by The Fwoosh and Shartimus look good. They are clearly dream projects, but I’ve learned to be hesitant regarding Kickstarter dream projects from people that have not experienced the full scope of the business they are seeking to enter. If for no other reason that they always, always underestimate the ultimate costs that it will actually take to fulfill. The more complex the product, the greater this miscalculation. With that said I may take a gamble on one or two of Shartimus’s Street Humans. Just because they look like plane everyday dudes on the street. Which is useful in a collection. The hideous bat and cat heads not so much.

I like how the butterfly joint on an indie figure line is better than a billion dollar company

A crossover episode???😮

Hello. I'm your fan. What should I study to design action figure joints like you? Could you provide keywords for specialized institutions, curriculum, or 3D applications used in this field?

The Prototype looks cool, good luck to Russ :)

He looks like Vin Diesel, that's great for fans of FF saga, but also Riddick.

Great preview, not my cup of tea, but is great this projects comes to fruition. My take will be no abcrunch just a ballpeg at the waist. That will look better and work better, probably cheaper to make I guess too

I'm glad for more competition, specially from popular members who can catapult their projects, but the ab crunch is an outdated thing to have

Well, this definitely looks more in my wheelhouse than whatever monkey thing Unparalled Universe is making 😅

Lets go

I will not review a prototype… proceeds to review prototype 😂

If ONLY when I scanned it it would take me to those pics. But seriously I'm excited for this, might even join the Kickstarter. With that being said there was a lot of silence during this review.

Nice!

Not a fan of Shart, but the prototype looks kinda cool

Seeing stuff here that is on par with or even better than a major toymaker (Hasbro) is definitely promising. It looks like the route he's going is for regular human bucks, gang members, army builders, but also offering a mutated version? Pretty cool. I love seeing more creators getting into the space and giving NECA, McF and Hasbro something to worry about.

I am still on the fence if I am going to back this as it's not really my style. I do have to give respect to Shartimus for asking you to preview the figure, especially since you tend not to sugar coat things or hold back. I am excited for Shartimus to review your line. Hopefully soon.

It's so cool that Shartimus made a Dominick Torretto figure. 🤣🤣🤣 Sik

6:51 Negan whistle

The prototype looks like a marvel legend, but accessories it comes with, looks great

Some how it reminds me of Family and crazy car stunts. The problem with these lines is that is missing the nostalgia collectors are bound by. Collectors buy stuff that marked their childhood and makes them remember the good old times. Something that your line of figures has nothing of.

Hey do u know if they post to australia? Tring to back it on kickstarter and says only for Mexico USA & Canada ?

We all know dang well Anthony is holding back so much criticism lol which criticism is good, to help improve the final products. Like that atrocious toe hinge! Anthony knows how to make them perfect but won't say in this video. It's in his other ones.

Oh no, it has the ab crunch set up that you hate

The bat looks like negans bat from the walking dead.

RIVAL CLANS, BABY!!! 🥷🥋⚔️🦾

Just wish Shartimusprime uses the Double ball peg and a proper ball jointed waist and double ball for the torso and not reverse ab crunch and disk hinge

Imagine rival collectables street humans two pack

I’d love to see arkham thugs from asylum , city, origins and knight

CROSSOVER

i remember commenting on a shartimusprime video a long long time ago, i said i thought your reviews were more honest he dissagreed

U would think if he's asking u to do this the one thing the figure would have is a double ball joint for the head lol

Ab crunch in 2023 is wild

The head sculpt looks okay, but the rest is... well, let's just say anyone who watches your reviews for a while will already know what your opinions are.

I know you didn't want to critique a prototype, but I hope you gave Shartimus your full opinions on everything so he would have an idea of what to adjust (if possible still at this stage).

Shartimus Prime did a nice try but not my cup of tea... I prefer the Anthony's prototype figures for now...

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What did you think of the aesthetic proportions?

might as well spend on future gi joe classified awesome figs.This is just junk for me.maybe gold for others.

I like indie figures because they do things the main companies don't but this kinda feels too much like a hasbro figure.

prototypes are too fragile hopefully with time it wont be that way

28 each? he had a chance to compete or offer a better price but instead goes with what Hasbro is doing. there better be some good paint details or something bc what he's offering for 28 is just not it

Looks great. Very life like. These would make great street thugs. Wish they were 1/10 scale to use them with McFarlane figures.

I could do without the jokes - the nude pics and “that is what she said”. But you were very sensitive handling the prototype and very generous with your comments.

Uh... you can call the shirt a "tank top" or "athletic tee shirt"... if you don't want to use the "wife beater" term.

fair video. the figure looks basic and fine

Damn!!!! The sculpt looks beautiful. It has great articulation. The only thing I wish they are 7inch

This is simultaneously lacking and overdesigned; hinged neck equals no tilting, and if this is supposed to be an average grunt, what use is a butterfly joint? The head is the most expressive part of a figure, and if you want an army of grunts, you want to be able to pose them in a way that they get knocked around by some other figure with the most creatively dynamic poses possible, to "sell" the hits they're taking from your hero figure. Really gonna choose butterfly joints over, say, the myriad of possibilities that mooks can be posed when they're smacked in the head? I could've understood if this was like Mafex's excellent butterfly joints (because then the figure could use even more exaggerated poses for both taking hits and landing them), but this one just looks like a waste of money compared to investing in the neck. Then there's that's ab crunch that's super noticeable because of the vertical lines on the tanktop. Nice sculpt though.

I already see so much flaws in this line

Sorry Sharty, easy pass for me. My money goes to valaverse, Jada, and anthonyscustoms once he comes out with his figure. Thank you for the review Anthony.

Bat……………

I think he sent you the figure for and honest break down on improvements for the design. Honestly I'd just hire you as a consultant for designing figures.

Why does the figure on the right look like sneako?

I loved this!! Anthony your the man!! loved it when both toy reviewer support each other!! @ShartimusPrime KUDOS!!!

Finna sample them guts.

But why would you design an ab crunch in the year of our lord 2023 instead of double ball', like mcfarlane and literally every manufacturer outside hasbro is doing ? This is not the 90s, with ab crunches and swivels, only hasbro has 30 year old designs. I am not a fan of thigh cuts since they always, 100% of the time look like shit. Im a fan of Mafex style drop down legs and swivels. If you really need the extra range, you have it. If the regular range is enough, you have it as well and you also have a perfect aesthetic for the figure and the crotch piece hides the ugly joints and innards of the legs. I've never agreed to Anthony's stance on drop down hips and speedo wearing crotches. It looks like shit, you dont design the articulation at the expense of the way the figure looks. Soft plastic crotch pieces like mcfarlane and mafex have is the correct way, that bend out of the way if you really, absolutely need that extreme posing, but most of the time i'd say you dont, so you'll have a better looking figure because of it

Nice! 2/10

i will not support anything that guy does

The more successful kickstarters the better… except if it’s from HasLab!