Retro Toy Envy
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About
TikTok star, YouTuber, and social media influencer known for his vintage toy collecting, thrifting, and reselling expertise. He is known for creating content where he shares tips on discovering valuable collectibles and the nostalgia tied to retro toys, which has amassed a large following of over 400,000 TikTok followers, over 200,000 Instagram followers, and over 200,000 YouTube subscribers.
Before Fame
He began reselling collectibles and items as early as middle school and started his formal reselling business in 2010. He initially focused on jewelry before shifting his attention to vintage toys after reconnecting with childhood memories and his love for unique collectibles. He started creating content in 2012 to share his knowledge with others. He started gaining a significant amount of success after he began incorporating TikTok as a platform in the year 2020.
Trivia
His thrifting extends to a wide range of items beyond just toys. He has a passion for history and often shares the full history behind the items he finds in his videos. He contributed items to the "Who Collects" Exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts.
Family Life
His real name is Matt Bettencourt. He was born and raised in the United States.
Associated With
Retro Rick and Froggy Flips are other creators who collect and discuss retro toys.
