Top 10 REASONS Why I WISH I NEVER started COLLECTING STATUES!

[@TheVikingsAxe999]

There are days I just sit and look at all my statues and say. I have a lot of statues! Then I feel bad for a second. Then I feel good because I have a lot of statues. L.O.L.

[@ComicStatuesUnleashed]

As expensive as they are I still smile and enjoy all my statues every time I see them. And I do agree that it takes up a ton of time.

[@erosado72]

Statue collecting has become a form of stress relief for me....I find it immensely relaxing to assemble and place them into my collection. I also play music while i clean/dust them....it becomes a nice way to unwind and escape the crazy world we live in. And when I'm all done i can sit back and admire what I've built. Statue collecting has definitely filled a void and I enjoy it immensely.

[@sydnei5567]

That's cool. I also do that with my action figures-always trying to repose them and taking photos of new poses when it's done. I'm not into the statues yet but I know in my heart it's just a matter of time...😊😬

[@virtual_self]

For me it was the opposite, I got very anxious whenever I looked at them. I sleep like a baby now that I only have 2 left to sell 😅 😂

[@DigitallyDevious]

I'm an artist and have always loved collecting I got into it because some of these peices are just a joy to have. It is even fueling my venture into creating customs! I love working with my hands and bringing characters to life that would never be created is something surreal! :)

[@Joe_Olivo]

Man, I agree 100% on the #1. I’m very new to the statue game but just spending time planning my displays, going thru statues available and deciding which to get next. I’ve never been a big hobby guy (mostly for financial reasons) but now I’m in a play that I can splurge and it’s a ton of fun getting into this.

[@mmcpane]

I got into this simply because I appreciate and like having something nice for myself. Some of these statues are works of art that catch my eye every single time I walk in the room. This is something for me that I enjoy

[@mitchelllawrence2798]

That's how I feel about it.

[@UglyChe]

My collection is my sanctum. When I hate the world, which is often, this is where I go to feel better. I don't know why it works, but it does and that's all I care about.

[@clos24]

I'm only buying cheap statues of my most favorite characters i aint a rich man lol

[@deathjester9679]

I got sucked into this world by accident seeing Sideshow Skeletor promotional video. Childhood favorite villain and I just had to have it. That's what started my journey down the rabbit hole. I do enjoy being able to walk into a room and seeing my childhood in statues

[@thirtyacres7504]

Many have succumbed to the Skeletor.

[@yvang77]

@Elann, myself included.

[@jonbaker7470]

I’ve been collecting for a couple of years now and your list is an absolute fact. I enjoy the hell out of it but it doesn’t consume my life. Good video Mr X

[@jaymiah8595]

Never got into statute collecting, but find your videos fascinating

[@ReconstructedBeauty]

I appreciate that, Happy to do that for You, love you man...

[@marcsantos272]

I have started statue collecting, because of the youtubers and once you hold it, you cant stop.

[@Bringthewinter]

“idle hands are the devil’s tools/workshop.” I absolutely agree with all your reasons. But the one good thing about this hobby is that after you go through the process of preordering, saving up, receiving (or selling) enough statues, there is no more mystery or fear because you have now experienced it. It is like skydiving: you keep pushing it off with fears and worries that you’re going to die on your first attempt, and then once you’ve done it a couple of times, there is not as much fear and worry. You gain the confidence and courage to delve deeper into it, like skydiving from greater heights or riskier locations. Same with this hobby in that you buy more expensive statues or from more companies or sellers because you’ve now “done it.” You’ve broken your cherry; dipped your toes into cold water; touched a hot stove; etc. You discover it’s not as bad or as difficult as you initially thought it would be. It essentially becomes easier, and thus more enjoyable. You also mentioned it is an addiction. But let’s be honest, once you’ve gained enough of a collection, statue collecting gets pushed to the bottom of your priorities because it is no longer a mystery or desperate new urge that needs solving or relieving, and you now realize it is not a substitute for life’s other needs or events. If you had to choose between buying a statue or a new car, you would buy a new car. If you had to choose between buying a statue or spending that money on your son’s birthday party, you would spend it on the party. Same for if you needed surgery on your teeth or new glasses or a new sofa or groceries. That is the complete opposite of an addiction because the urge (the “I need this bad bad bad bad bad”) eats at you less and less when you actually have to choose between that and actual happiness.

[@georgemolho4101]

I swore I’ld never collect statues. Years ago I could not understand why anyone was interested in them. And then I saw P1 1/2 scale BvS Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman Statues and that’s all she wrote. From there it was slowly into customs and then onto hunting down my all time childhood favorites--and then into watching someone talk about statues on KZbin and then becoming a member-and then talking about statue addictions- ha...ha...ha. Now, I love it all. It must have been karma. For as many people as I mentally made fun of I must have been cursed to purchase 10 times that amount of pieces. The best thing about this hobby are the wonderful people. And then the realization of childhood dreams coming to life. Seeing my favorite film characters born of resin and clay, capturing cinematic moments in time is refreshing and just wow! Absolutely, love collecting statues. Go Xtreme or go home!

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Your collection is awesome man.

[@michaelhood7625]

Value and Equity in the statues as long as you take care of them, keep them clean and free of dust and always keep your packaging, including the shipper. Best ways to see a larger return on your investment.

[@starchild5477]

I started collecting statues buying KISS busts and KISS statues and action figures. Statues are a great investment and they are made so well.

[@AwSzym_Collector]

The reasons why I like & dislike statue collecting.... The top reasons why I do NOT like collecting: 5. Dusting 4. Addicting / Rabbit Holes 3. Space they ultimately take up 2. Boxes, Boxes, Boxes 1. Overall costs (statues, shipping, displaying) The top reasons why I DO like collecting: 5. $'s are generally recoverable 4. Collecting community / People 3. Anticipation / Excitement of new pieces 2. Reliving childhood / Nostalgia 1. Appreciation of the art (idea, creation, execution & the history of a character)

[@Mclaren1976]

I got into statue collecting because my parents never bought me toys. My mom would buy my cousins Transformers and I got nothing. When I got my first real job, I started to buy toys. It eventually north in statues. The worst thing I hate is the space and boxes it takes to house these collectibles. The best thing I like about collecting is the art. I have a great passion and appreciation of the sculpted statue.

[@brettsimard8439]

Great content I’m not super deep into statue collecting yet but I’m getting deeper and deeper as time goes on.

[@Mooste]

I got into collecting by other youtubers like Mr. X and Gemmint. :-(

[@johntschumper4872]

ITS DEFINITELY THE ROOM AND FOR THE POSITIVE SIDE ITS FREAKIN AWSOME TO SEE YOUR FAVORITE HEROS IN YOUR MANCAVE!

[@rikyannieh6119]

Glad u got into in. One of the best KZbin content creators ever

[@andrewilmot1714]

i believe the quotes you were looking for is "An idle Mind is the Devil's workshop". The other Variant is. The Devil Makes Work of idle Hands. Seeing all my childhood superheroes come to life through art and film and being able to enjoy them all over again has so far trumped all my other reasons for wishing I never started in this thing ours.

[@jasongonzalez6544]

Statue collecting is an investing but a huge addiction. This is not for everyone, it can ruin some people financially. My advice is that if you can’t collect responsibly, don’t even try to start collecting.

[@badprotocol1105]

"collect responsibly" 👍✌ 😂

[@thirtyacres7504]

It's a double-edged sword. If I have too many statues, I feel like they're not as special anymore. So I need to keep my collection smaller than most. But there's the part of me that wants everything, even though I'm picky about specific elements about a statue. Space is my worst enemy when it comes to collecting statues. And Addiction! Yes, it's expensive! All of the reasons you stated hit home for me. The point you make that it does hold equity, helps me sleep better at night. Haha. When you have thoughts about postponing a wisdom teeth extraction so you can place a couple of more pre-orders. I know. It's sad. But that has more to do with me thinking taking care of my health is a lost cause. But #restraint helps. Thank you, Mr. X. Admittedly, I have more statues in shippers than I have displayed. I hope you never stop collecting statues, though. It seems like you do have a true passion for it. The statue collectibles community wouldn't be the same without you, Gem Mint, Batman Statue Collector, and many others. I've recently gotten into Facebook collectibles groups and it has been a life force in fueling my passion. A little history of my statue collecting: It started with Sideshow Collectibles Dead Space Isaac Clarke back in 2012. Still my favorite piece of all-time. It's my "Pumpkinhead." ;)

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I had to look up tat Dead Space piece. Man, that is awesome. I wish i had one. Your Pumpkinhead, is it the Sideshow version?

[@thirtyacres7504]

@@NotMorganFreeman. It's a great piece. I search for the Dead Space statue on eBay and Facebook groups daily. I don't have a Pumpkinhead statue. I was just comparing it to being my grail or highly sought after piece (Mr. X's grail).

[@dannydodd4452]

You got me with addicting! I recently put a deposit down and made my first of three payments on a statue, I’m not even thinking about it, already focused on the next order...happy it’s not just me

[@stevenmcknight1604]

Another great top 10. The pros for collecting definitely outweigh the negatives for me. 👍👍

[@miamiznemesis1]

I started my collection cause of a youtube video i saw. I started in March this year with the pandemic and now I've bought more than 30 statue and figures, not high end stuff like you but still stuff I enjoy and can afford. I even have a list of the statue and figures I want and I scratch them off when I get it. What I do hate is that SOMETIMES I feel embarrassed to tell people I collect toys at my age. But you do get some sort of relaxation when you walk into your collection room and look at character from your childhood. That's the reason I do it.

[@DarkNight-fi6tv]

Like you, addicted to the art and theme....started a year ago and now investing in statues between 500-1k...crazy!!!!

[@jerry_bourne]

I remember when I thought Bowens at a couple hundred dollars each were out of reach.

[@scorpionwins6378]

I love Bowen Designs. For the quality and size to price ratio they can't be beat. I have an assortment of Marvel statues currently on display and I managed to start a decent collection of Bowen sculpts without breaking the bank. And a majority of them have held their value well, not that reselling is my motive in this hobby. But yes I agree several years ago a lot of them were unobtainable on my meager income source. I'm happy with what I have so far and regret nothing.

[@looijy]

It's nice to get to know you a little like that, since we watch so many of your vids :) I must say you seem surprisingly reasonable for a statue addict after all haha :) Thanks for the video!

[@austinjensen382]

First time seeing your channel and I am really glad KZbin suggested your channel and this video particularly. I recently just purchased my first statue (Sideshow Collectables MK Reptile statue) and this was a perfect video for me to see because some of the reasons you mentioned as to why you wish you had not gotten into statue collecting were some of the hesitations I had. But I also liked that you added reasons has to why you enjoy this hobby. It was nice to hear the positives and negatives from your perspective. Great video, look forward to following your channel more. Sending good vibes and support from KS.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Appreciate you watching and appreciate the support!

[@frotopop9300]

If it makes you happy then collect as much and as often as possible. Life is short however when your doing things that make you happy you actually extend your time on this earth. When a person does not understand or is confused by your choices in what makes you happy its because they are empty with nothing to fill there own voids.. keep up the awesome videos

[@markjohnstone2979]

Great video. Really optimistic and real. Enjoyed it.

[@andrewalvarez7389]

Great video man. Letting the people know how you feel and opening up just enough so we realize your as genuine as they come. And with sprinkles of your humor in every video keeps it hilarious for me to watch. Keep em comin.

[@Hyper_Light_Grifter]

Comicon done it for me I really liked the statues I saw but “They were too expensive I’d never spend that sort of money on statues” Two years later I bought some 1/6 scale statues because “1/4 is too expensive I’d never spend that much on statues” 12 months later i sold all my 1/6 and have 6 1/4 scale statues with another 7 on the way 😳

[@SPalochik]

I cannot understand people that purchase a statue and NEVER display it! I purchase a statue because I want to SEE it and enjoy it! Lots of good points you raise! THANKS Mr. X!

[@Iko_Iko_Statues]

I love it because it brings me back to my childhood. Thanks for the video.

[@danielcaruso6201]

Idle hands are the devils playground. I Was never into statue collecting but i used to get a lot of video game collectable stuff. Now, watching your videos as well as Gem mint and The Batman statue collector I have really got into it and i bought 4 pieces in two months lol. (And so the addiction begins).

[@SupermanPrime-vb2un]

I own 34 Statues at the moment, and there are moments where I wish I would only own 5 because of space and I could better Display them.

[@thirtyacres7504]

I know the feeling!

[@DanteLegacyGaming]

I am very new to collecting statue. I bought total of 11 statue in the last 8 months with only one more on pre-order coming. I have them all on display on my room, but sadly there is no more room for any more statue, Lol

[@thirtyacres7504]

@@DanteLegacyGaming Oh wow! I am of the similar situation. I'm new to collecting as well, and I think I pushed on the gas pedal a bit too much. About 10 or statues in now in 4-5 months. I need to practice #restraint. In my defense, I did cancel 4 statue orders. Not enough real estate here so I will have to live vicariously through Mr. X and Facebook groups. Lol.

[@thirtyacres7504]

@Jay Thornton Oh wow! Ran into a gold mine. Awesome. Juggernaut maquette is a beauty. Congrats on the great piece. I'm selective, too, which helps a lot with not going way over my head. What are the three statues you have on pre-order?

[@thirtyacres7504]

@Jay Thornton Those are all great statues. Wow! I love Thanos, too. I PO'ed XM Studios Thanos. Agreed. I'm all in with 1/4 for now. I may be open to 1/3 in the future. The Prime 1 DC 1/3 is spectacular right now.

[@Aarch4ng3l]

As much as don't have money for this hobby, i am glad i did it and joined to this amazing journey. Brings back lot of childhood memories. In hard times i just pick up a comic book or sit before my collection and remember there is some good in the world too. It is my cozy little world, my safe space. And always liked art, but after this i love even more, every aspect. Appreciate the ppl's behind the art, the artist. And i meet a lot of nice ppl. Nice Hobby, now i just need to win the lottery.

[@kingcherubix7064]

Where do i begin, ive always been captivated by the movie screen when i was younger maybe 10 i remember watching alien v predator for the first time that opened up my world into sci-fi/horror genre and as i grew older all i wanted was shirts or posters of the things i loved and of course i never really got them because i was young couldnt work and even when i did start working i had other important things to put my money into, but i think it was sometime in 2016 when i saw my first predator statue I believe it was a sideshow bust of some sort i cant really remember and i couldnt ever get it out of my head i was always thinking “i need that, i want it” my hunger for that statue grew and grew at the time looking up statues and window shopping and kind of like imagining what my room would be like and what i would get became a hobby i couldnt afford anything so window shopping is all i could do, at this time i was extremely depressed and i always felt i was different and im not trying to throw a pity party but if i had to give 1 big reason why i started collecting it was because of my depression i suffered through a lot, battling with things in me trying to find my fix in bad crowds or self harm and at one point even considering ending it all but i couldnt i kept going back to all these movies and things i loved one day i just set a goal for myself i wanted to buy my first statue it was going to be a predator bust and so the journey of me paying for things that were important and trying to save as much as i can began and eventually long story short i made the money and purchased the wolf predator bust from sideshow and honestly ive heard about the terrible reviews and the problems it had but i didnt care i wanted it, i wanted something to show for the hard work and it was affordable so i bought it and honestly i love it, i love it more than i wouldve imagined and since then i havent made any big statue purchases until a couple months ago when i pre-ordered the prime one studio casca statue deluxe edition and honestly i cannot wait for it to come in and i know its gonna be a while again before i get another statue but the wait and the grind for them are worth it. This is my story and i honestly wouldnt change anything about my experience if it wasnt for the negative i wouldve never resulted into this hobby

[@nrgspike]

I bought my first statue in 2012, as a result of seeing one of StatueHunter75's reviews of Amber from Sucker Punch by Gentle Giant, sculpted by an - as then - relatively unknown Will Harbottle. Then by about 2018 the price of statues has almost tripled, I'd hit a financial rough patch and had to downsize my outgoings and living space. So I sold the collection off. I calculated that just about broke even all told. I do still find myself gazing wistfully at the upcoming releases and reviews and feel/fight the urge to 'add to cart'. These days I'm into 3D printing - space is starting to become and issue again.

[@CoolCollected]

I can relate to all of them 😂 11:10 lol idle hands are the devil’s workshop I just think you really have to enjoy it, so some of the negatives don't really feel that bad All collecting or any other activity we'll run into some bad people, but as you mentioned, there are a lot of great people too 👍 Great video ! Thanks again

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

Not sure if I could get out my hot toys game...this year I've been crawling into statues and expenses has gone up...I'm not sure what I'm doing...

[@danielcaruso6201]

I am on the cusp of statue collecting. I have a lot of game collectibles and lots of game statues, however, watching your videos make my statues seem very poor quality in comparison and i am starting to look at some of the higher end statues and companies wondering what my first purchase should be.

[@mojocollectibles5721]

I'm glad I got into statue collecting, it's art and I love looking at my statues in my office, house. Gives me joy to see my hard work pays off to be able to buy such awesome art! To watch videos of other channels such as your channel where ppl are positive and take time to share their thoughts and ideas. Thx for the video

[@colinr9389]

I always admired statues when I saw them at comic con but never saw myself spending that kind of money on anything. Then Infinity War and Endgame happened and my obsession for the MCU grew to another level. When I saw the Queen Studios Thanos bust go up for sale I knew I needed to have it. That bust was my first purchase in Feb 2020 and my ticket down the rabbit hole. It really turned out to be the perfect year though to find a new hobby since COVID has taken away so many other things that I would normally spend my money on like concert tickets, baseball games, traveling, eating out, etc... In a way I feel like the hobby and I found each other at the perfect time. Watching you, the batman statue collector and gem mint has also kept me busy and has provided me alot of entertainment over the last several months. Interacting with the facebook groups has also kept me busy. Really glad I found this niche community of collectors.

[@AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

At 2:13 that was great cool pause icon on the screen made me laugh. Can't get in the statue collecting and other collectibles because of the finances and no extra room for a Man-Cave for myself.

[@mitchelllawrence2798]

Good video. I was just literally saying to someone yesterday, it's like an addiction I'm starting to have with buying statues (and I'm just starting out). This is why I'm being very selected with who and what I choose. Thank you for sharing your personal insight with us.

[@jokesonyou1253]

I buy solid bronze statues of historical figures. They're an asset and I love collecting them. They never lose value only go up, so I see it as a good hobby. On top of this I'm an historian. I'm more of a historical collector. I buy bronze and marble statues (very expensive) for the very purpose of preserving history for who knows how long. I also just like art and stuff.

[@blephegor]

When I was young I hung out with people who weren't so good for me. I started collecting by chance. Saw some Movie Maniacs at a K Mart and thought they would look good on a shelf. Bought them and it started from there. Collecting was my focus then and it literally made my life better. Sounds cheesy but its true. Im just now getting into statues at 40 and I am so excited for myself. Meeting others with the same interests is a plus. I can't see myself never having started collecting.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Very cool man.

[@MintHunterComics]

Appreciate the video X, I agree with a lot of your points, i personally think my least favorite thing is the inability to get a certain awesome statue because I promised myself its not in the scale I collect. It can be hard to pass up great statues because of this!

[@lancepaniccia2990]

This is a great warning video. I have been “collecting” since I was a younger. I had the toy that never left the card it came on. I got into statues when I had the money to buy one and over time have gotten a few. Now I am not a crazy collector like you Mr. X but After many years of not collecting I got back into it recently and watching this video helps to set a guideline to fallow while getting back into collecting. Great video and anyone getting into collecting anything not just statues should watch this.

[@mark777myers]

I started by collecting all the small eaglemoss Marvel & DC pieces. I then got into 1/4 scale. What I really like and often main reason to pull trigger is how I can uniquely display statue to create a diorama that tells story. I just ordered XM Hulk transformation for that reason. I think about how I could add background image with extra stuff in display and how it will be lit. Started at $10 a hit now $2,300 for one fix.

[@adamkul6067]

I am in no shape or form in the game. But I agree that the people would be a part of it, because the hobby has cool people like you. Love the videos Keep up the good work man!

[@robbieduffy9998]

Nailed it Mr x...nailed it..I collect 1:12 scale figures and graphic novels and although not on the same scale in size and monetary outlay as statues the reasons you've stated here are the same..but we still love it..!!!

[@Devilbruh]

One of the statues that got me interested in the series was the Paul Atreidies one from Dune. I watched the movie and loved it. Just finished the 3rd book on the trilogy and I love it. Would've never picked them up if it wasn't for the statue. Also my childhood was filled with Resident evil and one of my first games was Resident evil 2, now I'm excited to have the Prime 1 Studios Leon and Claire statues

[@primemegatron22]

Very True, a hobby that never quits, even after you found your *Ultimate Holy Grail,* you still end up looking for the next piece, that next high. For me I was going to stop buying the large dollar value$$$ statues after I got the XM Studios The Darkness, and XM Dark Phoenix... but then very recently I burned over $2,000 on the HMO Morrigan, lmfao!!!

[@nignaggin1219]

For me, the joy of collecting is owning a tangible piece of comic or film and the nostalgia/wow factor of the character. Then there’s the experience of tracking down, buying, waiting, and finally opening and displaying the piece.

[@H8_on_jo3]

I got into the statue game because originally I used to see marvel statues at my local GameStop and say to myself I couldn’t afford these even though I was buying expensive consoles and games. Latter I ended up making more money and finding cheaper 1/10 scale statues at this local fee market and I got hooked because of the price but then that lead to wanting better quality 1/3 scale size and more valuable pieces. Next came sideshow,XM and etc. the rest is as they say history

[@artistakin]

I started collecting because it helped me getting out of depression and I always loved Art especially Pop Art.

[@badprotocol1105]

It took me a long time to realize THIS is the art I like!

[@seandittrich9676]

I am really just getting started in Statue collecting...The big problem I am having lately is that I just PO three statues on payment plans...I am cool with the monthly payments and all...What I am having trouble with is the fact that I will have to wait over a year to get the statues...I think it will be worth the wait...but Damn, a year is a long time.

[@untouchablecantu4002]

the biggest part of being a statue collector is being able to survive until the release of your pre order you made yrs ago.. 🦩🦩🦩 which is why the great wild pink flamingo should be a stable of survival.. have you ever seen a dead wild pink flamingo?? Neither have i...

[@heavybarrel4715]

I'm glad I have this hobby. I have many hobbies very important

[@tanneroneal5388]

I got into statue collecting because of getting into comics, I only buy statues of my absolute favorites

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

I think the saying goes "an idle playground makes for devil's hands"

[@Lethal_Venom]

"Idle hands are the devil's workshop" While enjoy statue collecting and glad I got into it its still not my #1 hobby so I have been able to tempter my addiction and only buy a few select pieces per year.

[@edcadavid310]

i got into statue collecting when i finally was able to buy a home with an office. I always wanted a couple statues but never had the place to put them. Now that i do i love the pieces i have.

[@1977kreeves]

got into it because of you and gem mint... no regrets...

[@seanleskinen1138]

Never thought I would be collecting statues and now I own 2. I live in a regular size (80sqm.) condominium so I'm well aware of the limitations I have and know what I'm actually getting into thanks to your videos. I am also practicing #restraint with collecting 1/6 figures - so I can probably stop collecting if I wanted to but I hope you don't as I enjoy watching your videos and reviews.

[@tyrannomauris6672]

I work professionally as a 3D artist and do a lot of sculpting and 3D digital work, so statue collecting for me is both a way for me to indulge my fan interests as well as a way to appreciate the amazing art that people in my field are able to collaborate on and create.

[@apalmiter]

Really happy to see the second half. Ups and downs for sure, but keeps things interesting and always good to have a hobby!

[@sydnei5567]

I started collecting action figures which I absolutely love. But lately I have been getting a few of statues. Action figures is still the main drive of my collection but I am aware that sooner or later I will be fully in the statue thing and then it will be game on!

[@grantjrobertson]

Great video....100% spot on.

[@mcnerdyfamilyaxolotladvent1946]

I have considered getting into statues but I'm pretty happy with my hot toys and play Arts Kai. I am able to have more shelf space

[@Shuujin26]

I main reason why i wish i never started collecting statues is because off all the money i spent on my collection, instead of buying actual stuff that matters, i throw my money on my collection.

[@nineneng]

The space is my biggest problem. I used to stop buying for 3-4 years because of space issues. Another problem is... If I don't buy it now and then it's all sold out I couldn't buy it at the original price. Sorry for bad grammar. I am Asian.

[@grandiosa86]

I'm into Pokemon cards, and do so agree with you. You still want the next fix - no matter what.

[@statuecollector955]

Once you get started it's tough to get out.

[@romanesparza8575]

You and Gim got me into statue collective

[@pakese30]

I’ve only recently got into collecting. I’m an artist and a lot of my works that I do for myself are fantasy based. I’m an 80’s kid and the animation styles from then, the 90’s and the early 00’s I feel are far superior on the whole than what we have today, and being able to have a 3D model of something I’ve loved for decades, things that inspired me is just amazing. I love being able to see detailed recreations of things which were originally only on screen or in a comic form and being able to own something which a talented artist has recreated for me.

[@danijelbogdanovic3347]

That's true! Because of u and u're Reviews i bought the pcs m bison ultra statue and became addicted. Now i bought the pcs ultra ken and odered the pcs ultra ryu. But holy crap i love it.

[@ReconstructedBeauty]

I seen Europe in concert, and also Winger as well; We have Regrets about Things we got into and started, some are Worse than others! 😁😂😂😂

[@macefindu]

My income is always not enough so statuecollecting keeps pushing me to create more incomes, like stock market and future market playing, still fighting. Missed tons and tons of POs i like but at least got some good stuffs too.

[@feevha]

I started by buying a Batman who laughs statue and then I thought off all the characters I like and just went downhill from there

[@FNXCARNAGEFNX]

If I’d known sideshow did payment plans I’d have started collecting a long time ago! 😅

[@stoned466]

I collect Hot Toys and statues and it's a very addictive hobby and very expensive and one of these days I'm going to have to say no more as my collection is getting bigger and nearly starting to run out of space and when you have a lot of collectables it's time consuming having to dust down your collectables.

[@jebusthecollector]

I got stuck with collecting pops, then moved on to dragon Ball statues. THEN I found out about Prime1 , SideShow, and that's when I really went down the rabbit hole. Honestly it's because of You & Batman Statue collector that I decided to pull the trigger on P1. I don't see myself stopping with statues for a while.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Don't blame Chris and I!

[@Mooste]

I hear ya Jebus :-(

[@LusioEcarts]

Yep.. I see many of them as art (pieces of art). But also worthy for decoration. Thats my main usefuI thing for them (if someone ask me about them).. they are good for decoration (they are more interesting (than some other things) as decoration pieces) :D

[@ghostshadowcollectibles2256]

Started in comics and amassed a lot. I took a break from that to start collecting action figures of all my favorite heroes and villains. Of course I collected to many and finally stopped to get into lightsabers. I collected a large variety all of which have different soundboards, sounds and lighting effects. I quit that when I ran into several scammers and now back into comics that are graded and mostly signed. Never got into statues or considered them but love watching your channel. I like seeing all the different characters, styles and poses

[@85Hearts]

Excellent story behind it all

[@VillainCollector1]

The drama in the statue community is a lot higher than 1% of the people.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

It seems that way sometimes. However, keep in mind the amount of people that are silent a lot.

[@Tor109]

I got a tiny collection 12 statues and I say to myself why the hell did I buy this? It’s gonna be hard to make my money back. I figured if I really wanna get rid of them I’ll sell them for $100 lol I got into statues because I went to my buddy’s house and he had a entire basement filled with statues and I got hooked.

[@philipfox8797]

You went down the rabbit hole👍👍👍👍

[@ericcasillas607]

I’ve been collecting for about 1 1/2 years and I absolutely love it. To your point I am currently out of room. I’m actually looking to buy a bigger house and one of my boxes to check off is a house with an extra room just for my statues. I recently just broke my very first statue and I’m still pissed over it. But I really love it.

[@animegeek6118]

Late to the party but I had a collection 2 years ago that made my living room look like a comic shop. It was causing fights with my wife so I sold most of it off and started collecting omnibus instead. But I feel the itch again so I’m about to start back up. I just won’t go as overboard as I did when I first started. Love your content keep it up.

[@itsdamir2243]

I started collecting statues when I saw queen studio mark 50 bust

[@IamAbel1981]

I love them because they are art pieces. I could appreciate all the hard work.