Strong Collectors - Jordan Fash
Jordan is the co-host of the Strong Collectors Podcast, where he dives into the world of action figures, collecting, and community with insight and humor. Week after week, he and his co-host bring together conversations that celebrate the hobby — from deep dives into toy lines to interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry. With past guests including Todd McFarlane and many other phenomenal voices from the collecting community, Jordan has helped turn Strong Collectors into a space where passion and perspective collide.
Q&A with Jordan
Q: What lines do you like to collect?
A: Most of my collection consists of Marvel Legends and DC Multiverse. I like NECA mainly for Universal Monsters and some other assorted stuff. I have a modest Mythic Legions collection and, while there’s a few Mezcos in my collection, I’m not yet in a financial position to own more than a couple of those. But maybe someday…
Q: What are 3 figures you will never sell and why?
A:
Marvel Legends retro wave Vision and Scarlet Witch — they were on our wedding cake (I’m counting them as one).
Marvel Legends Cyclops Brood Wave — it was a childhood gift from my dear friend Dakota and the only one I can specifically identify as such.
Spider-Man Classics Spider-Man — the first six-inch scale super-articulated figure I had as a kid that really showed me what action figures could be. Almost every joint in his body is loose and he flops around like spaghetti, but that’s from years of hard-won battles.
Q: What figure/s on preorder are you most excited to get in hand?
A: I’ve been waiting for what feels like ten years for my Savage Crucible figures to get in, which includes the Harbinger of the Abyss and some fish men, but that order feels so long ago that I’m starting to wonder if it happened at all. Even if that turns out to be the case, I’m excited for Shuma Gorath (in this house we will be using his God-given name and not Gargantos) and the McFarlane Mortal Kombats look pretty good.
Q: If you could have one action figure made, what figure would it be and why?
A: Hands down I want, I need, a Zorro figure. He’s an all-time favorite character of mine from watching the old Disney show as a kid late at night with my dad to enjoying reading the original stories as I’ve grown up. He is an incredibly important part of superhero history in my opinion and laid the groundwork for the classic “hero with a hidden identity who fights for justice” that almost all our favorite heroes borrowed from. An articulated figure with a cool cloth cape is a no-brainer. Why is no one making that? It’s so easy. Another one top on my wish list is a Miracleman, but that’s probably a legal nightmare.
Q: Who is your favorite superhero and why?
A: Almost everyone loves him but with good reason, and I have to say Spider-Man. He was very important to me as a kid and some core memories of mine are watching the animated series and Raimi movies. I was pretty moved even then by the depth of character in his stories and the way that Peter Parker always struggled but continued to try to do what was right even when it wasn’t easy or in the face of loss and tragedy. He’s probably the first superhero I felt I could relate to on a personal level and gave comics and superheroes a deeper meaning that has stuck with me for all these years.
Q: Who is your favorite villain and why?
A: I love Dr. Doom. First of all, he’s got to have the coolest design of any super villain. That armor with the cloak and cape? I might have first loved him because he’s basically Darth Vader in a superhero setting and Star Wars was my gateway into the nerd world, even before comics. The combination of science and sorcery is fascinating along with him being the leader of a nation. When he’s written well he makes for such a complex character with plenty of room to argue as to whether he’s as bad as your typical villain. Along with this comes the fact that, due to him being a villain, his own flaws and ego can take center stage and create a pretty well-rounded villain in such a fantastical world.
Q: What is the most underrated figure in your collection more people should be talking about?
A: I wish more people talked about the Xemnu wave Red Skull. It’s an incredible figure and a perfect representation of that character with plenty of accessories. I could hardly sell him for 10 bucks when I had an extra in the past, which blows my mind.
Q: How do you incorporate action figures into your daily life?
A: I used to have my McFarlane ’89 Batman and Batmobile in my office at work. We moved clinics and I haven’t had the chance to bring any figures in yet, but it was always a great conversation piece and way to connect with clients. Adults and kids alike always got a kick out of seeing it.
Q: FMK Hulk, Wolverine, Thanos?
A:
F: Thanos — this might be a wild pick but my theory here is that since Thanos is so in love with Death he wouldn’t dare cheat on his love with a lowly mortal like me and would let me go. I’m banking on that because I probably wouldn’t survive the encounter. But who knows? Thanos could surprise me.
M: Wolverine — if he looks like Hugh Jackman it’s a no-brainer. Wolverine definitely has a gentle soul as seen by the many deep loves he has had in his life. The gruff routine is just a rough exterior. He would be a wonderful life partner who could train me how to fight and teach me all about history. We would also have lots of fun nights at the bars with brewskies and pool, not to mention hanging out with the X-Men.
K: Hulk — by default he’s gotta go in this category. Being married to the Hulk would be miserable and the other option would likely mean death.
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