The Brutal Reality of Owning a Toy Store

This shop owner is pretty cool and informative.

Maybe stop picking up random toys/interrupting him in the middle of explanations? Just a thought

I want spawn

What is this store called?

i had that lego set with the island base!

Masters Of The Universe. Cool.

I am sure a lot of his customers are of my age 40-45 yr olds who all these toys bring back childhood memories.

Good name for it broski. He said," Grimy Frugality." I think that will be the name of my odd job business.

Dude legit got it all. MyBuddy's in the box, Beetlejuice's in the box, and StayPuff Marshmallow Man.

Anyone else notice the box in store room of a collectable called ," TITANUS?" FR? I thought that was something you could get only at the sex toy shop down the street? Of course the big question is if it is used then would it be called LOOSEANUS?

1 minute in and you can just tell he wants to be a kid again….😂

Whenever I visit the US,
I'll visit this place for sure.
This literally made my day💖

i really wonder how he checks if something goes missing, or does he just have a telepathically connection to these tous😂

the amount of plastic in there hahahahahah

This is NOT a JIT delivery retail operation.

I've just come from your video of the flea market reseller. He would be appalled by the amount of stock held. That's a warehouse of 'death pile'

He is totally right, to not stop somebody who want pursue a personal dream

He is a hoarder. he should sell maybe half of his personnal inventory

The amount of inventory he has is overwhelming!

This guy is a legend. One of the spots on my list to visit

fully support ryan's efforts of total truth.

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Calgary

I did buy and sell to Ryan fpr years; he is the nicest guy. He knows a lot about toys and collectibles; he is very fair and very funny and cool. Keep it up, bro.

how in the hell do you keep your people from stealing for the back i hope you have a lot of eyes on them back there

Thanks for making this video. This man is an inspiration.

Great video, thank you!

I own a brick and mortar in the competitive CA market and work 40-70hrs a week for the last 35+ years which is somewhat pathetic. LOL Technically, I can retire very comfortably today if I liquidate half of my inventory but I am deep in the business still. Follow where the money is correct and how he is transitional in products. This industry is not for the light hearted because passion for the industry will not cut it. Failure rate in the collectibles industry as a whole within 1.5 years is 80%+ folks. Thems is the facts; just my 2 cents

Thanks,did not waste my time

I’ve loved watching some of these Toy Federation videos. Nostalgia is such a beautiful feeling. Dude is an archeologist, and a kind soul. I hope he continues to get to do what he does. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙌

Yes, good video, respectfully, zip it and listen, then come up with your next questions. 👍😎👍

all this guys always seem like cool dudes but at the same time visually tired, unhealthy and burned out. Great content though and great stores

This was an inspiring watch Ryan. Your passion and honesty really stands out. So much real knowledge given here. This is one of the best episodes yet.

''brutal'' lol love the algorithm bait

What's the green dragon from the thumbnail from

you gained a sub this was amazing.

He’s got all those NEWER Transformers in the back but his channel seems to NEGLECT EVER SHOWING THEM😡‼️
It’s always GI F-ing Joe or crappy Star Wars which Disney KILLED😡‼️

Luv u bro

His store is like a Tardis lol

Fanrastic vid. Thanks. I watch Toy Federation but had not seen this. Awesome stuff.

He doesn't have to pay rent = win.

Really awesome store and inventory, he really should cut back on buying so much bulk spacey inventory that’ll never get sold, but nuts!

This is like if Daniel Russo went into toys instead of karate and crane kicked the competition into submission!

The building didn't look like it had that many rooms or could hold that much product, from the exterior shots...
Have to say it. It's bigger on the inside. lol
What a great tour and look behind the curtain this turned out to be. I thought I'd watch 10-15 mintues when I saw the runtime and by 32 minutes in I was glad there was a little more coming.

This place is nothing compared to Toy Traders in Langley BC. Check that place out

I see mcfarlane halo everywhere in there and none of its on ebay 😢

This guy is living my dream.

An inspiration to us all!