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Collector Profile: Yamson YuAFHub Handle: Naughty Boy Admittedly, my first online encounter with Yam (aka Naughty Boy) on another toy board wasn’t a particularly nice one. He came across to me (and to the other folks I know) as rather brash and insensitive. Needless to say, if he showed up on my front lawn back then, I’d probably shoot him on sight. OK, just to maim him, not kill him.  Little by little, I later got to know more about the real person behind the Naughty Boy facade. Yam is no goon as may be perceived by those who know nothing about him. As a matter of fact, he is both a sensitive and sensible person. He has a good sense of humor and even loves to poke fun at himself. Forgetful sometimes but is always a good friend. As a collector, I think he is one of the most meticulous and dedicated to the hobby – always keen and a perfectionist. This is best exemplified by his DC Direct collection which he backtracked only recently but is already about 99% complete. From the very first DCD release up to the latest, his collection has them all. 1. When did you start collecting? Tell us the circumstances surrounding that event. It all started around 2003, after seeing a family friend’s MOTU collection. I was so amazed that there were updated versions of my favorite childhood toys. I remember buying my very first figure, a MOTU Battlecat from a stall in the World Trade Center in Roxas Boulevard during the ” Christmas tiangge” season of December 2003. I actually stopped collecting until I chanced upon the Motuphils website around January 2004, this discovery reignited a new passion for toy-collecting. 2. Your collection seems to be focused exclusively on just DC Direct products. Can you tell us why that is? I was primarily focused on collecting MOTU, but after seeing Heatwave and Clark Ken’s collection, and watching episodes of the Justice League Unlimited animated series that featured not only the well known super heroes but also the obscure and almost unheard of characters, this started my obsession for collecting DC Direct action figures.  3. What was it that brought you to collecting? And what is it that keeps you going? Like most, if not all collectors, the satisfaction of finding a hard-to-find figure or collectible. Another thing is the joy of seeing 4D representations of our favorite superheores that has appeared in TV, comics or on the silverscreen. 4. What’s the first thing people tell you when they see your collection? They think it’s weird, especially those who see my collection for the first time. But most of them say “Wow!” Others would say that it is a waste of money. 5. Do you have a favorite character(s) among those you collect? I actually don’t have a favorite character among my collection…the cheapest figure is as important as the most expensive one.
Robin is my favorite hero because for me he is an underdog, always in Batman’s shadow and one of the most if not the most underrated super heroes. And the fact that he doesn’t rely on any super powers, only on his physical abilities and skills which he developed through rigorous training, hardwork and dedication. I also like the fact that he will always be taken lightly by his adversaries and yet end up winning his battles. 7. How do you decide which items to open and which ones to keep mint-in-package? Almost all my figures are MOC or MIB except for a loose set of MOTU figures and the lone loose DC Direct figure which is a Silver Age robin from the boxed set. But I will be setting loose DC Direct figures, MOTU stactions and hopefully some Hanna Barbera superheroes and a few figures from other toylines as soon as I get a decent cabinet. 8. What is the most difficult part of maintaining your collection? The most difficult part I guess is keeping it dust free and the dilemma on how to display my collection, unlike loose figures. MOC or MIB figures obviously eat much more space. 9. What prompts you to purchase an item? As a completist, one factor obviously is wanting to complete the whole line.. Like most toy collectors comic books is the major reason why one wants to purchase a certain figure. For instance after reading the trade paper back comics of the Realm of The Claw by Stan Winston, it made me want to purchase the figures. 10. Where do you do most of your toy purchases? Do you shop online? 80% of my purchases are online mostly from E-bay and a few from Amazon, the rest I get locally from Druid’s Keep. 11. Now that you’re done backtracking your DC Direct figures, are there other lines that you’re planning to collect as well? Which ones and why? I am right now in the process of trying to backtrack Palisades Muppets figures. I am amazed by Palisades’ uncanny interpretation of Jim Henson’s creations. The sculpt, color, detail and likeness is superb. I also enjoy the fact that this line has ended so it might be less expensive to collect compared to DC Direct. 12. What do you think of custom figures/toys? Would buy a custom figure of a character that is not yet produced officially? I am not a big fan of customs but I do appreciate the talent behind it, like Carthut, Lance and Grundy’s work,which are creations of skilled and talented hands. Another reason is the fact that as most collectors do, I collect because of its value and collectablity. Which is hard to find or almost non existent when it comes to custom figures. 13. Do you see your collection growing over the next maybe 5-10 years? Or would you have grown tired of all this by then? I don’t think I would get tired of collecting. I do hope that it grows to a point that I have to make a mini museum to house my collections. I plan to pass it on as an heirloom to my children and grandchildren. Photos of Yam’s colletion… 
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6. Why is Robin your favorite super hero?
Ey yam, great collections!
Mr. Yamson Yu is really devoted to collecting his toys.
(single pa!)
wow! your so handsome papa hehehe………. this guy is a very good friend of mine. very helpful and kind to every one. the only thing he miss is to have a girl will make him happy. so girls you better submit your resume asap hehehe……… anyway time will tell my friend. see you on our basketball game and more power to you and to your collections! c”,)
just awesome Yam… good luck in backtracking Palisades Muppets. I’m sure in a month or two your done with it.
naks! finally, the famous naughty boy of afhub! great collections, yam.
Great collection man, now you’re what I call a real DC Direct collector, capped by a hilarious intro.
Keep it up, you’re doing good, very good
Simply awesome Yam! DC Direct guru! A great friend!
Nice collection of toys (among other things… *ahem* girls *ahem*). Kidding aside, he’s good-hearted, and most of all, he’s available! So don’t fret in introducing eligible lady friends to him!
Yam’s only a handful of figures away from completing all DC Direct action figures. Palisades Muppets is next!
Wow congrats on the Profile Boss Yam… Brought chills to my spine when i saw your muscles :p one true blooded collector… Hoping to see ur Palisades Muppets Line Completed.
Amazing DCD collection!!!
WOW the man bahind the boy wonder finally revealed!! this person is my DC guru!!! had everything basta DC!! congrats and more power sir yam!
very good friend to have…and nice collection too
what’s not to love about the guy? after all, he’s named after a tuber and even has a perfectly alliterative name! and those hairless muscles just reek of virility!
admittedly, my first online encounter with yam wasn’t a particularly nice one. he came across to me as rather brash and oversexed. needless to say, if he showed up on my front lawn back then, he probably just took a wrong turn somewhere since i live nowhere near a single girlie club.
great collection, yam! it’s astounding to see how you’ve managed to get all those stuff in so short a time. speaking of short, where’s the photo of you wearing your robin boy shorts?
Yam in Boy-wonder shorts? I think it’d attract the wrong crowd (Boy Collectors rather than Toy collector’s hehe)
Awesome collection Yam! What’s with the Luke Cage pose though? (bwehehe)
Post your Muppet collections as soon as you finish hunting all of them down, maybe Vader can re-feature your updated collection in the site and post your Zodiac sign for the girls as well ehehhe
Two Words: simply Amazing !!! 99 % DC Direct Action Figures Complete. WOW !!! keep on collecting my friend…
DCD and Motu Galore!
Superb collection,yamskie :)
Man!, that’s one amazing collection. Simply drooling! lol Keep it up bro! :-)
The first time I met Yamson up close, I was very surprised, he hardly seemed like his popular tough guy image. He’s actually a very sensible and truthful person once you talk to him in person. He doesn’t give you the run around and gets to the point.
I’m also very impressed at his passion for his Chinese cultural heritage(a very rare quality nowadays).
After reading this feature I’m glad to know a bit more about AFHub’s “Naughty Boy” :)
More power to you and your DCD and MOTU collection :)
Congrats Yam! it was great to have met you through a deal last year. Great collection you have and one to die for! Happy hunting for your future collectibles!
great collection idol ;)
finally…. nice to see you at last…. now there’s a face behind the name…. your collection bro yam is just amazing !!!! indeed high standards!!! keep it up brother!!!
great dc direct collection bro. yam! i see my JLA figs are still alive and in pristine condition…keep the toy-collecting fever up!!!
Yam, I’m interested in writing an article on investing in toy collectibles for a magazine? If you think you are a good source, send me an email so I can set up an interview.
I’m flattered by your offer Jomar, you can get in touch with me via e-mail or you can ask Peter for it or PM me if you are a member of this forum
hey.. remember me?? what’s up?
Exelente coleccion amigo, aca en panama yo igual colecciono bastaste, espero sigas asi somos contemporaneos en edad asi que dale, escribeme para mandarte fotos de mi coleccion
Francisco
Saludos desde panama
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