@sherlyprime the contest was over January 31st but there's a new one that just started that isn't over until February 29th! all the winners of last month's contest have been contacted already.
I tip my hat to you, Jon, for your word on Stop Motion. It really is a wonderful hobby, and its always cool to see more and more people trying it out :)
I love the story about your son. I think this really adds to the legacy of the impact that Transformers has had on people. And you, sir, are a man among men. Thanks for everything you do.
Well I hope you'll keep doing 'Prime Reviews' every so often. By far and away, those are my favorites. You should review the Dark of the Moon 'Ultimate' Optimus. That way you can have Megatron review it and have him say, 'Ooooh, who's the pretty little butterfly NOW Optimus? Who's a pretty little butterfly??' :)
I enjoy your video reviews and my kids 6 and 4 1/2 think the Prime Reviews hilarious. They have me go down your list to watch them all. I am a child of the 80's loved the transformers then, bought all of the old cartoons and watch them with my kids and the newer shows too, the ones they ask to watch the most are the 80's as well as the toys they like playing with the best are the 80's ones as well. Just wanted to say thank from me and my kids for the reviews, they can't wait to see more.
@AltimusPrimeG1 it's my pleasure. optimus and i will try not to disappoint. ;) i have to keep it clean enough for the kids and make it entertaining for the adults as well.
@Teddywolf sorry. i don't "play" with them anymore. they sit unused until i use them to make a video or play with my kids when they're playing with their's.
I've always loved transformers, I remember my parents telling me of how they hunted down the g1 optimus prime for christmas when it all started in the 80's; my parents' loft still contains a large cardboard box full of my transformers; my parents didn't have much money, I have Optimus, ultra magnus, all the g1 combaticons and seacons etc, and I still remember getting metroplex for christmas after the movie was released, I fully understand the link, and O.P's death still makes me cry lol
I have 3 daughters, a wife and lots of TF's. My wife bought almost half my collection 4 me. We r never 2 old 2 enjoy Tf's, some of the homeboys off the block come thru 2 my crib and c the collection and lose it, i have 2 beat them back with a bat, becuz they always tryn 2 touch 'em and that's a no,no. Even the hardest cats n the hood love Tf's, so u r never 2 old, keep on doin' what u do bruh, i dig ur prrime reviews and stop motions,Peace!
Really interesting video and subject. I always reasoned that my collecting was no different to how my grandmother collected little figurines. Except, instead of teddy bears and tiny ballerinas, I had robots and men with big muscles. And strangely enough, I also have quit collecting TFs, so go figure
Cool video Jon. I try not to collect too much. Or if I get fed up with it I either sell it or donate it.
I'm similar to one of your sons. I love the feel of different textures. Heatwave the fire bot (transformers rescue bots) is my favourite to hold. I like the smoothness and the ridges and bumps in the plastic.
my nephew is 14months and ive given him my ROTF leader optimus to play with. he loves it! always driving it around making the truck engine noises. i cant wait til hes a bit older so we can play with my transformers properly, even though there are a few in my collection i cant let him play with until hes alot older, i do have lots of generations and animated toys we can play. plus he likes music too, which works well given my other large collection of instruments
I "collect" in a similar sense you do in that I only collect the ones I like. And sometimes when younger kids (i.e. my nephews) come over I let them play with them.
I disagree on your definition. A collector is someone who collects something. It may be a very specific set, but it is still a collection. The person who has to get everything is a completist.
Well spoken Jon. I also wanna pass down my collection to my kids when im old enough. I also didnt get anything from my parents so i have had to get all the stuff i have. not just transformers. but my coin collection and my new car collection. And in no way should anyone lable you as a nerd or emo. People who pick on others for many things have issues themselves.
@jon3pnt0 I suggest make a video on your coin collection first. Also does this mean i should count you out of raiding your brothers garage? Just think about it? It would be ocean 3.0
.if you ever need to sell figures let me know.i consider myself a toy collector but in all honesty i might not do this forever.i might stop in 5-10 years or who knows.my childhood was full of toys, since my family spoiled me a little.my father and 2 other brothers all bought me marvel legends and the like a.i feel the same way you do man.i kinda teared up a little though when you did the prime vioce to your son.i see you a lot differently now,but as you know i really enjoy your work.
Great vlog dude, i dig the real talk. Such a trip how your son listens to Prime. Makes sense. I def consider myself a toy collector, but I do buy more now for the sake of reviewing. They're fun to make.
I am so freaking jealous about that Ark playset.. They don't seem to be producing those anymore. Well, they haven't SAID that it's out of production, but no one ever has them in-stock. *sigh*
I loved the story about how you used the Optimus Prime voice to get your son to put his seat belt on. There should be more parents like you and I don't mean more parents who do voices but just more parents who find non-violent ways to deal with their kids misbehaving.
You been a inspiration for all of us, and really appreciate your honesty and your tips voice acting. I like your ravage puppet videos. Also, been tinkering with puppets for since 6th grade and volunteered at vacation bible school.
I am own transformers and transformer them but, would consider myself a collector. But a person that enjoys toys. After this year ill probably won't buy anymore transformers.
It's safe to say that I have been following your videos for some time now. The really surprising part is that I see a lot of similarities between you and I where I haven't other Transformers-related fans. For me Transformers started out with the toys but turned into something more (less toy related, but still with a specific toy here and there for wanting it more than any one other). In short Jon, I would like to say thank you for giving me the inspiration to continue being "my" kind of FAN.
@jon3pnt0 If I may, I have added you a Contact. Might I ask you do the same as I just tried writing you message and it came up blocked. If not, I would understand, but there is more that I would like to say that I would rather not share publicly and that I would truly like to convey. Thanks in advance either way (as I would understand if you decided not to). Until next we speak! :-D
@OptimusOpie yeah that's just one more way youtube messed around with things with the new layout and whatnot. now you have to be added as a contact in order to send messages to someone. it's ridiculous. i've never rejected or ignored a friend request. :)
Man , u got a wick'd sick collection man !!!! I understand Jon . Keep doing what doing what u love , man . If u still doing stop motion and u need more voice actor I'm down .
Loving the Brain voice lol now that was a fantastic show. My understanding is that the original voice was done to sound like Orson Welles; that said do you have a Unicron voice in your repitoire
@SpecialAgentRavage the brain was one of those characters i did an impression of when i was a kid and yes, maurice lemarche based the character's voice on orsen welles. that said i do have a Unicron voice in my repitoire. :)
Well Jon, everything makes sense. You collected animated as a pass down/ heirloom. Now you buy what you can use. And trolls will be trolls. Besides, everyone has to do a little playing :) Maybe not pew-pew but I'll site and transform back and forth for no reason other than I have 5 mins to spare! So, keep doing what your doing. And I hope transformers will be around when you have grandkids!
@CYNow8824 technically, i bought all the animated and let the kids play with them until they were tired of them and stored them in my office when they weren't playing with them to keep them intact. now, they've gotten to where they're uninterested in the line so i store them in the office until i need them for a video or something. i'll do my best to keep doing what i'm doing and i hope i'm still around for grandkids too! ;)
is that priz thing still opinen if so what transformers are left?
sherlyprime 1 week ago
@sherlyprime the contest was over January 31st but there's a new one that just started that isn't over until February 29th! all the winners of last month's contest have been contacted already.
jon3pnt0 1 week ago
noooooo i really love your reviews , so sad im gonna miss you optimus. red and blue forever
allentonian1 2 weeks ago
@allentonian1 reviews will continue, collecting will not.
jon3pnt0 2 weeks ago
@jon3pnt0 thats awesome thanx you make me crack up or i mean optimus does wink wink ( that wasent a gay wink) later
allentonian1 2 weeks ago
I tip my hat to you, Jon, for your word on Stop Motion. It really is a wonderful hobby, and its always cool to see more and more people trying it out :)
CCScorseseVideos 3 weeks ago
@CCScorseseVideos it's difficult but when done well, very very cool.
jon3pnt0 2 weeks ago
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CCScorseseVideos 3 weeks ago
I love the story about your son. I think this really adds to the legacy of the impact that Transformers has had on people. And you, sir, are a man among men. Thanks for everything you do.
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Well I hope you'll keep doing 'Prime Reviews' every so often. By far and away, those are my favorites. You should review the Dark of the Moon 'Ultimate' Optimus. That way you can have Megatron review it and have him say, 'Ooooh, who's the pretty little butterfly NOW Optimus? Who's a pretty little butterfly??' :)
Slyrr7 4 weeks ago
Great video! Its all about having fun great hobby. That's why we do it keep the videos going bro.
Ironadam79 4 weeks ago
I understand what your going through
TheT8888888 1 month ago
I enjoy your video reviews and my kids 6 and 4 1/2 think the Prime Reviews hilarious. They have me go down your list to watch them all. I am a child of the 80's loved the transformers then, bought all of the old cartoons and watch them with my kids and the newer shows too, the ones they ask to watch the most are the 80's as well as the toys they like playing with the best are the 80's ones as well. Just wanted to say thank from me and my kids for the reviews, they can't wait to see more.
AltimusPrimeG1 1 month ago
@AltimusPrimeG1 it's my pleasure. optimus and i will try not to disappoint. ;) i have to keep it clean enough for the kids and make it entertaining for the adults as well.
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
well do you at least play with them still? I collect to play with them, with my kid too.. if i feel like sharing XD
Teddywolf 1 month ago
@Teddywolf sorry. i don't "play" with them anymore. they sit unused until i use them to make a video or play with my kids when they're playing with their's.
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
What is up with the guys who troll around and say..."Was this recorded on a potato?" I mean wtf I'm positive your not the god of video making....
MrGreeenLanturnn 1 month ago
i do feel the same about toys and passing it to my kids.i have lots of old toys that my dad gave to me and i still have'nt opened it and im only 9
shadowmaster9741 1 month ago
Well said Jon.
Pacific414 1 month ago
Did you record this with a toaster?
LoserMcBeaver 1 month ago
respect man youre awesome!
RaidenPrimus 1 month ago
one of the most inspirational 15:41 mins of my life.
you sir rock hard
gonard12 1 month ago
God bless you Jon! and Thank you!!
ford1go 1 month ago
ill take youre starscream and optimus prime masterpice and leader figures
FanofAceVentura 1 month ago
Respect man, respect.
86Timewarp 1 month ago
hey you doing a job good
sirgrunt99 1 month ago
I've always loved transformers, I remember my parents telling me of how they hunted down the g1 optimus prime for christmas when it all started in the 80's; my parents' loft still contains a large cardboard box full of my transformers; my parents didn't have much money, I have Optimus, ultra magnus, all the g1 combaticons and seacons etc, and I still remember getting metroplex for christmas after the movie was released, I fully understand the link, and O.P's death still makes me cry lol
steveelmy 1 month ago
You rocks!
just1transfan 1 month ago
man, you are the best ;_;
Pato838 1 month ago
I have 3 daughters, a wife and lots of TF's. My wife bought almost half my collection 4 me. We r never 2 old 2 enjoy Tf's, some of the homeboys off the block come thru 2 my crib and c the collection and lose it, i have 2 beat them back with a bat, becuz they always tryn 2 touch 'em and that's a no,no. Even the hardest cats n the hood love Tf's, so u r never 2 old, keep on doin' what u do bruh, i dig ur prrime reviews and stop motions,Peace!
milesdevlon 1 month ago
much respect to you sir.
carlo2close 1 month ago
Great stuff man you can definitly use your gifts for a greater purpose real dope vid man.
kananssss 1 month ago
There's nothing wrong with playing with your toys. I make "pew pew" noises while playing with my MP Ultra Magnus and Rodimus.
GeniusFishSticks 1 month ago
where did you get the ark play set i've never come across one for sale?
MrJohnjohn35 1 month ago
Awesome video man
Darkeklaw 1 month ago
A touching viewpoint and great video Jon. I can't wait to see your stop motions and I promise that TBA will continue soon!
Swainy101 1 month ago
Really interesting video and subject. I always reasoned that my collecting was no different to how my grandmother collected little figurines. Except, instead of teddy bears and tiny ballerinas, I had robots and men with big muscles. And strangely enough, I also have quit collecting TFs, so go figure
LiamTheGreat 1 month ago
Great story and interesting points about autism. Thanks for sharing, Jon
harryfromwork 1 month ago
Yeah, my parents were not pleased with He-Man either. To be fair, it wasn't nearly as cool as GI Joe or Transformers
harryfromwork 1 month ago
Cool video Jon. I try not to collect too much. Or if I get fed up with it I either sell it or donate it.
I'm similar to one of your sons. I love the feel of different textures. Heatwave the fire bot (transformers rescue bots) is my favourite to hold. I like the smoothness and the ridges and bumps in the plastic.
dylandior123 1 month ago
great story man. Your an awesome dad.
TenaciousRic 1 month ago
keeping it real! cool jon,, you da man!!
praygada611 1 month ago
my nephew is 14months and ive given him my ROTF leader optimus to play with. he loves it! always driving it around making the truck engine noises. i cant wait til hes a bit older so we can play with my transformers properly, even though there are a few in my collection i cant let him play with until hes alot older, i do have lots of generations and animated toys we can play. plus he likes music too, which works well given my other large collection of instruments
tanukijessica 1 month ago
Azreal is a villian in the end though!!! :o
LibsterP 1 month ago
I "collect" in a similar sense you do in that I only collect the ones I like. And sometimes when younger kids (i.e. my nephews) come over I let them play with them.
CountryAngel100 1 month ago
I have a rather huge collection myself. Like you, I pretty much buy them loose and some are in much better shape than others.
philipnova798 1 month ago
I disagree on your definition. A collector is someone who collects something. It may be a very specific set, but it is still a collection. The person who has to get everything is a completist.
MegabyteUnleashed 1 month ago
very interesting video. I too feel the same way about passing things on to my children. Thank you for sharing.
moobit 1 month ago 6
hey can i suggest something for a stop motion? KREONS TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (and/or cybertron)
PivotMMZ 1 month ago
this guy just finally matured and became an adult
SOLIDSNAKEXXX360 1 month ago
WOW what an insightful video thank you for opening your heart and your home to your fans Jon.
77bbot 1 month ago
Well spoken Jon. I also wanna pass down my collection to my kids when im old enough. I also didnt get anything from my parents so i have had to get all the stuff i have. not just transformers. but my coin collection and my new car collection. And in no way should anyone lable you as a nerd or emo. People who pick on others for many things have issues themselves.
optimus304 1 month ago 7
@optimus304 i also have a very small coin collection and an enormous Ozzie Smith baseball card collection i want to pass on.
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
@jon3pnt0 I suggest make a video on your coin collection first. Also does this mean i should count you out of raiding your brothers garage? Just think about it? It would be ocean 3.0
optimus304 1 month ago
oh my god your not collecting transformers anymore? it really is the end of the world AHHHH!!! nah i kid.
nbfre 1 month ago
That is awesome dude. You've got Prime as a parental help.
mrx00666 1 month ago
.if you ever need to sell figures let me know.i consider myself a toy collector but in all honesty i might not do this forever.i might stop in 5-10 years or who knows.my childhood was full of toys, since my family spoiled me a little.my father and 2 other brothers all bought me marvel legends and the like a.i feel the same way you do man.i kinda teared up a little though when you did the prime vioce to your son.i see you a lot differently now,but as you know i really enjoy your work.
1984PORTER 1 month ago
I like prizes. Awesome
lost7spirit 1 month ago
man..that alot..lol....
seed4212 1 month ago
Great vlog dude, i dig the real talk. Such a trip how your son listens to Prime. Makes sense. I def consider myself a toy collector, but I do buy more now for the sake of reviewing. They're fun to make.
ShartimusPrime 1 month ago
Oh well I still love ya John... EVEN THO U BETRAYED US LOL!!!
MegaTfman 1 month ago
That's a great collection, just hate the blur in your camera.
IAmSamThatIAM 1 month ago
I am so freaking jealous about that Ark playset.. They don't seem to be producing those anymore. Well, they haven't SAID that it's out of production, but no one ever has them in-stock. *sigh*
Yamatonix11 1 month ago
I loved the story about how you used the Optimus Prime voice to get your son to put his seat belt on. There should be more parents like you and I don't mean more parents who do voices but just more parents who find non-violent ways to deal with their kids misbehaving.
RialVestro 1 month ago
You been a inspiration for all of us, and really appreciate your honesty and your tips voice acting. I like your ravage puppet videos. Also, been tinkering with puppets for since 6th grade and volunteered at vacation bible school.
Toyhound09 1 month ago
I am own transformers and transformer them but, would consider myself a collector. But a person that enjoys toys. After this year ill probably won't buy anymore transformers.
Toyhound09 1 month ago
Oh and total "Good Dad" points for the Optimus Prime moment with your kid, you have my respect
RollOutRory 1 month ago
Rock on, Jon, keep up the great work :]
RollOutRory 1 month ago
:(
Lakerzfanboy4 1 month ago
It's safe to say that I have been following your videos for some time now. The really surprising part is that I see a lot of similarities between you and I where I haven't other Transformers-related fans. For me Transformers started out with the toys but turned into something more (less toy related, but still with a specific toy here and there for wanting it more than any one other). In short Jon, I would like to say thank you for giving me the inspiration to continue being "my" kind of FAN.
OptimusOpie 1 month ago
@OptimusOpie thanks to you too, bro.
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
@jon3pnt0 If I may, I have added you a Contact. Might I ask you do the same as I just tried writing you message and it came up blocked. If not, I would understand, but there is more that I would like to say that I would rather not share publicly and that I would truly like to convey. Thanks in advance either way (as I would understand if you decided not to). Until next we speak! :-D
OptimusOpie 1 month ago
@OptimusOpie yeah that's just one more way youtube messed around with things with the new layout and whatnot. now you have to be added as a contact in order to send messages to someone. it's ridiculous. i've never rejected or ignored a friend request. :)
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
@jon3pnt0 THANK YOU!!!
OptimusOpie 1 month ago
Man , u got a wick'd sick collection man !!!! I understand Jon . Keep doing what doing what u love , man . If u still doing stop motion and u need more voice actor I'm down .
anderson1939 1 month ago
Loving the Brain voice lol now that was a fantastic show. My understanding is that the original voice was done to sound like Orson Welles; that said do you have a Unicron voice in your repitoire
SpecialAgentRavage 1 month ago
@SpecialAgentRavage the brain was one of those characters i did an impression of when i was a kid and yes, maurice lemarche based the character's voice on orsen welles. that said i do have a Unicron voice in my repitoire. :)
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
@jon3pnt0 Cool! Any chance we'll hear it in the future?
SpecialAgentRavage 1 month ago
Well Jon, everything makes sense. You collected animated as a pass down/ heirloom. Now you buy what you can use. And trolls will be trolls. Besides, everyone has to do a little playing :) Maybe not pew-pew but I'll site and transform back and forth for no reason other than I have 5 mins to spare! So, keep doing what your doing. And I hope transformers will be around when you have grandkids!
CYNow8824 1 month ago
@CYNow8824 technically, i bought all the animated and let the kids play with them until they were tired of them and stored them in my office when they weren't playing with them to keep them intact. now, they've gotten to where they're uninterested in the line so i store them in the office until i need them for a video or something. i'll do my best to keep doing what i'm doing and i hope i'm still around for grandkids too! ;)
jon3pnt0 1 month ago
On a somewhat related topic I miss the comic "Lil formers"
commandervulkan 1 month ago
So you just get what you want, not every single figure in the wave?
predaconmatrix 1 month ago
@predaconmatrix yes and no. I get what I know I can use for a video, re-sell or pass on to my kids/grandkids one day.
jon3pnt0 1 month ago