Oh boy...you like the expensive stuff! Not only that, but it's also the hard stuff to move!

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thanks for the video, purchased one as well, the chains are not in the proper position. need to be closer to the mouth

Tons of stuff I can print and paint myself. I'm not paying 2-4K for a statue.

I quit collecting last year because it can be addicting and there's more than life then plastic ❤

These companies will always go where the money is. As long as collectors are still buying, they’ll keep making that character.

Not going to lie my man I have less preorders those year but been selling some of my older statues.. been buying carefully the ones I would like

In going to agree too many Batman’s and jokers out there. Honestly I have to be picky and buy the ones I like.. the blue gray Neil Adams Batman is my fav. Though loved Batman 1989 and the dark knight with bale.. now trying to get horror pieces now since they don’t make it many variations of it

In going to agree too many Batman’s and jokers out there. Honestly I have to be picky and buy the ones I like.. the blue gray Neil Adams Batman is my fav. Though loved Batman 1989 and the dark knight with bale.. now trying to get horror pieces now since they don’t make it many variations of it

Whats up my brother . Love the shirt man…

100% agree Mike! It's become redundant. Remember though, the suckers line up and beg the statue companies to take their money!

It’s all about how many they can sell. They only made 1,500 of Penguin and he doesn’t seem to be selling out any time soon. But they can sell many thousands of Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and Wolverine online and in comic shops. Most people won’t shell out the big bucks for secondary characters.

I can't get enough Heath Ledger Jokers. Make more 😁

Its the prices that kills it, at least for me. Other thing is the flood of statues to me there is not one thing that stands out where I think "I have to have this special piece" where I am willing to put money in the hand. When I see something special it's most of the time an older statue you can't get anymore.

Well since Prime 1 , seems to be Done with 1/3 scale of Batman; I am basically done too. I am Not spending 2k plus shipping for a 1/4 scale , Not happening!! LDB , was to the one who takes over the 1/3 scale market, but they look very cheap to me !!

Can never have enough Batman 🍻

There is far to much of a Everything Back in the day predator Alien stuff used to be Rare and hard to find now days it’s like toilet Paper even though paper was hard to find during covid

Send me some of the Batman AA/AC statues 😂

Love your chanel Mike,Ive been collecting for nearly 3 years now and have really enjoyed the hobby. Ive learnt alot,been disappointed with pieces I've received for various reasons but also been elated with others or bargains I've managed to get my hands on. The prices are certainly going up and the novelty for me has certainly slowed somewhat but im super happy with my collection and certainly have my eye on a few more due out at the end of the year so who knows what the future will bring. Its an expensive hobby thats for sure but i love it. Cheers from New Zealand and up the Irons! 🤟🏻

my fire in regards to collecting went out some years ago but was rekindled recently. I'd even say its on an all time high at the moment. I also sell statues (to make space) and theres a clear uptrend. my biggest issue still are shipping prices but I like the lower ES on pieces. Feels more like collectibles again than when literally every piece had an ES of 1000+. market needed to slow down.

Too many Joker statues! Too many Wolverine Statues! Too many Batman statues! Don’t get me wrong, the variances in them make most (but NOT all) of them cool to own. What get’s me is why some characters, like Pennywise, have not been made in 1/4 scale. (Did I just miss that one?). Also, there are a number of X-Men characters that the licensed companies have overlooked…….while they’re making another Wolverine or Batman or Iron Man. Love this hobby because I love collecting to rekindle and re-live my childhood through these great statues, but I’m challenged by licensed (and unlicensed) manufacturers repeating the same characters over…..and over….and over…. Thanks, Mike, for another great video!

There’s no escaping collecting my friend. When it gets crazy I always find peace in selling quantity to buy quality! I agree with all your points though 💯💯

For me, I haven’t bought any new statues for awhile now. And it’s not like there hasn’t been anything good coming out. It’s just the prices of the statues, shipping costs, and space in my house is what’s killing it for me. I’m learning to be content with what I have. Maybe when my kids move out, I’ll have the extra money and space. Then I can start up again. 😆

At the end of the day all good things come to an end. Been collecting for over 20 years product of growing up in the early 80's. Very blessed but getting close to enjoying what I have and slimming down the inventory. Good luck out there fellow collectors.

The problem is reselling. In the old days, you're selling an older piece to fund a new piece, which is basically over..scams, low ball offers, shipping, fees, etc. not worth the hassle.Then prices that the quality dosn'st justify it either. So now, you have too many statues to display. Game over😢

Fire us dying for 2 reasons one is the new generations of media these ip's are based on are now just woke propaganda which makes for shit entertainment. Second thing is the party in control of the white house has tanked the economy made inflation through the roof so most people can't afford the hobby anymore.

I agree. I’ve definitely been loosing interest, we’re getting to much of the same characters and the prices are getting a bit outta hand. To keep my interest going I’ve been on eBay winning pieces that I missed out on in auctions for way cheaper. This kind of got me back into collecting again. Now it’s the hunt for me and the satisfaction of getting a new piece for below retail price.

I think it's a combination of things... Product teases, reveals taking too long to go up for pre-order and release. Then there's prices going up, shipping skyrocketing, as well as import tax. Many can't be arsed anymore. It's too much of a hassle. A few more pieces on my radar, then I'm taking a step back.

Too many reveals and not enough production. Feels like empty promises from a lot of these companies. And no you may not hold my money for 2 years, those days are long gone. Im enjoying what I currently own and work on my displays which scratches my itch to not have to buy something.

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Greetings Bro. It may be slowing for us seasoned collectors but I’m sure for every one of us that may be pausing, there are two to three new collectors entering the hobby. Just a thought.

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I think companies are misreading the market. There have been several pieces in recent years that have been released that I would have definitely bought day one if they weren't one third scale. It's actually giving my wallet a break because every time I want to pull the trigger the scale size prevents it. 1/3 and larger is just too big and as collectors now years into the hobby we're starting to run out of space. At least I am. I'm at the point now where I would rather dedicate the space to one to three statues instead of just one big one. Large scale statues are great for those who have the space and wallet, but offer a smaller size for those who prefer it and I bet sales go go up.

I see this now selling brand new for $1200 or 1300 bonus edition . I am new to this hobby and not sure to get this one or wait and see if someone makes another 1\3 Dark Knight Joker ? I only want one large scale one like this. I did order Hot Toys new Joker that one looks good to me but obviously a lot smaller. New subscriber as well 😁

I agree Blitzway makes some of the best sculpts out there but I hate that they are plastic. I love statues cause they are heavy and forever. Not into the plastic stuff. I’m getting their 1/4 Rocky, looks amazing. Wish it was 1/3 but hey beggars can’t be choosers lol

Most of the stuff I want have licensing issues like an actual Wesley Snipes Blade or Salma Hayek Santanico Pandemonium.

I love that. McFarlane toys just put a Trooper Eddie figure up for preorder.

What I want from Sideshow is Iceman, Beast and Archangel.

God Emperor Doom Maquette, Marvel Girl PF (Green dress), Bizarro PF (Alex Ross style) and Brainiac PF for me

I'm also building a X-men PF collection as welll. I would really like to see a 1/4 Warpath, Archangel, Strong Guy, Bishop, new Magneto with scuplted cape etc. Looking forward to their Mystique reveal.

Costume textures are out of this world

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Im much more into the video game statues but I would love to see some LICENSED Final Fantasy and Zelda 1/4 scales. And we know a Triss 1/3 is going to be announced to go with Geralt, the pending release of Yennefer, and the concept of Ciri.

Yeah its a pass for me to the gambit and rogue piece

Awesome video brother. I would love to see a 1/4 1989 Jack Nicholson Joker and a 1990 IT Tim Curry Pennywise I would also love a 1/3 Ken Masters to go with my 1/3 PCs street fighter statues

I’m also a horror collector I want to see the original 1985 Fright night vampire Jerry dandridge that was my fav vampire movie in the 80s

Julie newmar was originally from San Francisco .. she is a beauty a true natural beauty. I think she is still alive to

Great video my man I’m working at the hospital until 4am brother. I’m getting that blitz at Scarface statue man.. that’s my next purchase..

I personally want Prime 1 to do a 1/3 scale Arkham Asylum Batman !😍😎