How I Got Into Statue Collecting

Let's take a trip down memory lane with Gem Mint and how he got into collecting statues. From Marvel Selects action figures, to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NECA figures, to the 1/3 and 1/4 statues from Sideshow, XM Studios, Prime 1 Studios and more. How did Gem make the hobby fund itself? How did cgc key issue comic books play a part? Watch to find out!
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[@ShadyDBZ4]

Need more videos like this homie. Enjoyed it. We definitely need the “evolution of the man cave” video ASAP!

[@GemMintCollectibles]

On it

[@BAMCollectibles]

Man I felt the hesitation right with you when you were talking about pre-ordering your first statue...love these kinds of vids man, pulling that curtain right back for the peeps.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

👊

[@bluscorpion]

"Collecting" is an understatement. You've had several collections! Wild!

[@robertanderson2201]

That's awesome. I got into statues by watching you and Mr. X.

[@ComicBookCorner2.0]

Loved hearing that origin story of How you started collecting!! Thanks for sharing 💎

[@Stunnaz84]

that Hulk vs Wolverine statue PULLED IN A WHOLE GEN of collectors. idk how many times ive heard people say that was their first statue... and happy to say it was my first statue as well. I already had started with 1/6 scales but that statue raised the bar in collectible collecting for me.

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

👏😎👍 Great video and great advice Gem, "splurge and purge" seems to be the way to keep the collection fun and minty-fresh 😁

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

I love the vid, great origin story for the collector mentality...I'm glad you have the resources and funds to expand your collection and have the hobby fund itself and for our entertainment as one of the best channels out there

[@multifan1644]

Those statues look great. Sometimes I wish I could collect statues and maybe one day I will but right now I have too many other hobbies I am putting money into, still great to see the videos and learn about these pieces.

[@shelneselie7532]

That's cool that you used to go to Past Present Future Comics. I lived in West Palm until I moved to Tampa in 2012. Whenever I visit family in West Palm, I always stop by that comic book store.

[@Cinefessions]

Really great video, Gem! Love seeing how you got started. Thanks for sharing!

[@anthonywilson2335]

That Marvel Select Juggernaut is by far the best figure I have ever seen. It weighs way more than I would ever expect

[@erickalanis6749]

Awesome to see your journey through collecting. Keep up the great content my man!

[@borders22]

Yo, really digging the transition between the two camera angles and the two color gradients. Definitely provides different editing opportunities in the future. Thank you for sharing this video and showing the evolution of your statue collection. I look forward to the book sale video. Great video, Gem.

[@MasterSplinter79]

Great video, very informative, I would love to see how your mancave evolved! Love the evolution! Thanks for the video, please do more of these! Every time I'm getting to be a bigger fan of you!

[@josecrespo3437]

This is an awesome history video. The old pics of your set ups. The old statues you cycled through. It’s true you get tired of seeing the same thing. The real thrill is completing the collection. Once it’s mission accomplished it’s on to the next. 🤙

[@richnield1458]

Loved this video man! Thank you for sharing your journey. I’m just starting my collecting adventure!

[@jasonw3479]

This is my favorite video of yours in awhile, Gem. Good stuff! More of this type.

[@Alvarakk]

I really enjoyed this type of vid. Very insightful. Thanks for sharing man!

[@Fentskees]

I love videos like this. Always cool to hear fellow collectors origin stories

[@tommullings9912]

Quite the journey my friend. We're all excited to see where u take things next

[@joebalusikiii5811]

It is always interesting to see how a collector starts and evolves. Thanks for sharing G.

[@superman12212012]

Watching your videos, along with X and BSC, really is what helped me take the leap into statue collecting. Glad I did

[@justinreilly5809]

Love this type of video. It's like a story time/ mini documentary. The editing is so good too

[@Regosta98]

This channel is starting to become one of my favourite channels, you convinced me to read Berserk and I just finished Deluxe Volume 2 and I’m HOOKED!

[@danielhopkins9512]

I can’t relate to statues whatsoever but I have to say, these slice of life type of videos are excellent. I welcome them all!

[@scondon123]

I love hearing the beginning of how huge hobbies like this start off.

[@Vic_713]

Nice to see your statue collection journey gem. You’re the reason I started collecting and got into omnibus keep it up. Don’t stop.

[@madhatter7539]

That brown suit Wolverine statue is what got me started..... Great Video, man!

[@lawleit7466]

Your collection is bonkers. Looking forward to your future displays!

[@0MG.Youtube]

Yes! Loved getting more background on the hobby 😍

[@oldmanbrand6345]

Awesome video. I love when my favorite youtubers discuss their secret origins!

[@RobertWilliams196352]

Now this is the video, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!✌🤓😉

[@CoreyHall]

very nice man, I love seeing where other people started and where they are now.

[@Tonngu403]

Cool vid, mirrors my experience from getting back into comics since the 90's, then to figures, then to small/cheaper statues, then to higher end statues and also purging to fund for new statues.

[@FaithfulSteve]

Bro you always deliver on your reviews but to be honest this just became one of my favorite videos. It’s real and it’s pretty much how most of us started collecting statues. So it’s more personal to the collector. Awesome bro for real 🔥💯

[@fpjones6546]

This video with all due honesty made me shed tears, your story reminds me a lot of mine. God bless men, it’s funny I got into the big pieces watching your channel.

[@cat5force]

Love these kind of videos. Keep up the great work Gem

[@davidatiles8546]

Yo 💎, I respect ur mantra, “ having the hobby fund itself”. This belief really allows you the freedom to part ways with great pieces and explore new horizons. Keeps you engaged! It really shows ur love/ passion in each of ur vids. That’s what’s up🙌

[@graposo7]

That is an awesome account! You also had/ have some awesome comics. Those bank busts are classic! Thanks for the share! 🙂

[@Krz2003]

Very cool to see the growth of the collection.

[@DJLINX]

Dope!!! Love the stroll down memory lane. You was killing it before you started killing it! Salute!

[@offwhitetim8696]

Always appreciate the content bro!!!

[@halfdrawnpe]

This is one of my favorite videos. As someone who is new to collecting, it was great seeing where/how you started vs the Gempire I love and know today. Thanks for this video.

[@kurdtdarylquinto8267]

In the beginning... Thanks for sharing Gem 💎!

[@MrVitya81]

It is actually evolved nicely from the Select statues. thanks for the story!

[@hapkernel]

Your statues are gorgeous, Im a big Marvel legends guy myself. I just love how many different variations of a character there is and reposing helps me not to get bored too quickly! Thanks again for the great content Gem 💯

[@mathewwebb4677]

Hey gem From Australia Thanks for getting me back into reading comics. I always look forward to watching your videos. I’m going to preorder my first statue soon.

[@night746]

Yup, keep it exciting! 🙌

[@PxDIZZLE]

Great origin story! Cool to see you break it down phase by phase!

[@matthewmears5710]

Cool vid. Not going to lie your channel got me into statues. I really like how the first appearance or key book looks next to the statue.

[@toeknee1505]

Great origin video of collecting statues! I like the Marvel Legends with slabs combo!

[@iamvenomizedsymbioticexist1021]

Awesome to see your journey and evolution of statue collecting. Very inspiring!

[@CatFanComicsMan]

Awesome video, always interesting learning what got people into collecting. Thanks for ther info.👍👍

[@jaw1119]

Love this!! I did my figures with slabs as well starting out!

[@oggy350]

I only got into statue collecting 2 years ago and it’s addictive but I love it. Always love seeing your statue reviews and look forward to all that you have coming 👌🏻

[@theofarrugia2177]

That was a great video, those stories are always interesting !

[@shahzadiqbal1976]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@knowgoodcomics]

Good stuff, Gem! Thanks for sharing! 🎉

[@Ready4Wednesday]

Cool to see how the hobby has evolved. Collecting is never finished

[@jelenarakic886]

man,very fun and very good video,smart moves pull every one on time. Like it very much,you are changeig,evolving mate

[@Yo_Kelz]

Gem's origin revealed!! Great video! You go HAM bro. That collectibles rabbit hole is no joke 😭😭 lol

[@owen5164]

Love these types of vids man!

[@eternalsnow4624]

Loved this video man. Felt the same way thinking like damn so much money but it’s such an enjoyment receiving and opening a statue you’ve pre ordered😊

[@SBAVoltronProdt]

Gotta love an origin story. Awesome stuff man

[@raymondcamacho9830]

Wow you’ve had quite an impressive collection that avengers in 7.0 was sick and that venom statue was really cool

[@georgekassaras7317]

That was a great video Gem! Keep up man...

[@rockyflores3784]

As always, Gem stays dropping 🔥 love your statue collection!

[@Mike_Spina]

Damn those old pics from back in the day when ur room now didn’t have the posters on the slant wall yet!!! 💎

[@danielt6861]

Awesome story !!! Amazing

[@bxboxer1231]

Dope video Gem. We all have that itch when we start collecting.

[@tamas2fechita193]

Really enjoyed the video!! 🔥🔥😍

[@billyjenkins7951]

Love hearing everyone's introduction into statue collecting. Always starts out tentatively until you take the plunge. Then there's no looking back haha

[@dirtywayz1178]

Your statue game is on point!

[@Mahoney10]

This is a great video, I'm really new to this hobby, your insight is very interesting!

[@vincentlewis7913]

Thank you for such an inciteful video really enjoyed how you got into collecting the statue's.

[@Novasonic23]

Thanks for sharing the gem mint history. 😁

[@xHartZilla]

Love the video man!

[@FlappableElf]

Great vid Gem!

[@pedrolobao2508]

Great content as always.

[@kohnhead_3429]

Think I’ve been watching since you had the couch in the corner doing what TWD reviews. Great video. I was collecting just diecast cars until I found your page. You probably got a lot of people back in this game. Keep growing.

[@thecomicguy2211]

Made my day keep up the great work

[@sjvr13]

Cool story. That's all I need is an office space because I work from home and have been for a few years now, then I'll start my statue collecting journey.

[@robkupfer3495]

Love all the different type of content you got coming these days. Any chance for more "What's in the Box"? Apologies if I missed something. That was one of my favorite things you guys were doing.

[@JohnnyGarza271]

Great video Gem 💎

[@quantumgigavsigmaraven1745]

omg that Hulk/Wolvie stat is SOOO SICK

[@zekethewise7042]

Gem thank you for doing this video everything you said is so true about collecting and is how I also got started collecting statues and etc

[@domsmithreviews]

Digging these dropping gems videos bro

[@jays5379]

Thx so much. Always wondered how u got started. Also have been watching for at least 2 years now and wanted to know how and why u switch out statues and change things out every so often. Everybody has a different story. Answered a lot. Thx again. Will stay Minty.

[@ronaldperez7924]

Following in your foot steps bro. Sold a lot of cgc grails and loving this statue hobby.

[@Ben623]

Excellent story telling gem

[@FallenHeroEM1]

Excited to hear the big news.

[@royelwell2820]

Keep up the good work Jem always a pleasure

[@charleseldridge2743]

Love these backstory videos

[@mojopotato1715]

I started just like you Gem. It was those Marvel Select Action Figures. Then on to the Kotobukiya 1/10 scale Justice League and Avengers line with magnetic bases. Then to 1/6 scale Kotobukiya and Bowen pieces. Now, I’m into 1/4 scale Sideshow and XM. My wife’s favorite line...”I thought you said your last statue was going to be it for you.” 😆

[@m33lover]

Great Video Gem...Thanks for sharing.

[@LUCKYJ.603]

Cool video like to hear the back stories like this.

[@anubusx]

This is the greatest origin story.

[@Dennis-xm8uc]

we need more story time Gem, this was super interesting!

[@bebohawk]

Great Origin video💪🏻