Name: Shaun Neinast
Team: Dallas Vintage Toys
Stats: Collector of the uniquely awesome and protector of childhood nostalgia. Shaun is the ultimate curator of DFW's vintage fun.
Day Job
I am the owner of Dallas Vintage Toys and I get to deal with toys from the early 1900s to present day. We mainly focus on Action Figures from the 1960s to the late 1980s. We have been in business for over 3 1/2 years and love every minute of it.
First toy that you really loved?
I would have to say Lego. I grew up with HE-MAN, MA.S.K., GI Joes and so many other awesome toys from the best era of action figures.
How do you know when you hit the toy jackpot?
We know what to look for and we always pay fair prices, because you never know if the customer has more items or knows of others that may want to sell. We have had several great finds, one was a carded double telescoping 12 Back 1977 Luke Skywalker, only a hand full of these exist and we sold it for $7000.
What's the "Holy Grail" toy you are still looking for?
I would like to own a Star Wars Glasslite Droids Vlix figure, a loose one sells for $5000 and carded examples for up to $15000.
Favorite cartoon?
The 1980s GI Joe series.
What's the biggest difference between new toys and old ones?
I believe the nogstalia from the old school toys is hard to beat, they did such great jobs on the sculpts and they are very playable.
One book that left an impression on you?
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't by Jim Collins
Best advice you've ever given?
Collect what you like and makes you happy.
