Top 10 REASONS to BEWARE of BUYING STATUES!

Mr. X gives you warning on why you shouldn’t get into buying high end statues from Sideshow, Prime 1, XM, Queen, Custom and more! Join him on this top ten list of Buyers Beware! #statue #statuecollecting
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[@justineternia9986]

Well that's it you've talked me into it. I'll start my collection today.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Lol

[@PjsPlaceSW]

I Know Right??🤣🤣🤣

[@allies9504]

It’s also sad when you still can’t find your #1 grail piece and you feel like you can’t quit until you have that.

[@thirtyacres7504]

This. Or when you have put it in your mind you want every piece in your collection to be a grail piece. Rabbit hole.

[@jacoblopez6100]

My grail was my very first buy; haven't felt that high since, lol.

[@thirtyacres7504]

@@jacoblopez6100 May I ask what piece is that? Curious! Same for me, but I no longer have it. I sold it. Much regret.

[@jacoblopez6100]

@@thirtyacres7504 Poison Ivy Green with Envy premium format figure. That 1/3 Kitana and the Black Cat legendary bust came very close tho.

[@vanperski]

Spoiler: it doesn't stop when you acquire your grail.

[@ghostface3655]

Thanks for the video!

[@statuecollector955]

Well thought out! 🍻

[@no2475]

The Overwatch D.Va statue is so far the most expensive statue that I own. I thought that was expensive enough and there is no way I'll ever be spending thousands on these crazy expensive statues. Recently I discovered an expensive Motoko statue that was sold out almost everywhere. After hours of searching I found a place that still had it in stock and was selling it for its original price, so I pre-ordered it... for 1100 euro... And now I'm considering pre-ordering the Prime 1 Gally statue. And I'm salty that I missed out on the Prime 1 2B statue. My mindset basically just did a complete 180 in how I see these expensive statues, completely out of the blue. Man these things are dangerous. One moment you're just casually browsing the web, then suddenly you see a statue or figurine that you really want and before you know it your money goes yeeeeeet.

[@trevorveillette8415]

How's the hobby going. I bought that NieR:Automata 1/4 diorama from prime 1 studios around a year ago and have had it for a while and it's an amazing work of art. I also have the creation studios A2. (The more recent one) And I also have pre ordered the prime 1 studios 1/3 2B deluxe. Statue collecting is expensive but I'm only a fan of NieR:Automata and the series in general so at least my spending is locked to 1 franchise.

[@ohm3nm]

Thanks for the video Mr.X.

[@harshlifespotlights]

Great video, getting back into statue collecting and this gives me more needed knowledge

[@johanarguelles8399]

Good stuff bro!

[@patofthesharingan6468]

Good points. Breakages are a big concern for me

[@CosmKramer]

Well thought through video. Pretty much covers the most invasive aspect, but the eternal battle for most collectors with their significant other. Also consider most chooses statues over other things, which could be more important, as all addictions can be about escapism.

[@austintheng]

Soooo addictive... I've been collecting mostly small gaming statues for the past 5 years and until I started collecting 1/4 scale last year.. I couldn't stop.. Like almost everyday I look at statue photos and stuff on the Internet.. Rabbit hole has been dug and its deeeeeeep

[@PjsPlaceSW]

I have Definitely fallen INTO the Rabbit Hole or as I like to call it, THE BOTTOMLESS PIT!🤪🤯

[@stevenmcknight1604]

Another good top 10. 👍👍

[@carolina45south]

Love the channel Mr .X. Another great video, always appreciate your honesty and reveiws period. Ive only been collecting for a year but am totally addicted. I am currently going through #8. Ive got more PO’s going then statues that I own. Said I was sticking to batman only...then I just seen queens studio wonderwoman 1/4, then J.L Blacksuit Superman 1/4 then...ahh you know the story. Anyway keep up the good work Mr .X. Shout out from little ol New Zealand

[@robscofidio9580]

Love these Mr. Ex! Very well done:)

[@ok_iot]

Love the knowledge and tips. Thanks! Still gonna buy though lol

[@darkhorse7248]

Hahaha! Awesome feature! Informative, relatable and hilarious.

[@abelmayorga]

Thanks for the valuable info. I love this info.

[@seandittrich9676]

Thanks Mr. X...👍

[@bbal1315]

My favorite top 10 list thus far, you hit all of them! We can never stop, the pieces get bigger and better, space is literally only issue but we find a way no matter what!

[@Redeemer23collectibles]

Great video bro,as always straight forward and to the point no holds barred . I just started with some small pieces so I'm far from you, Batman statue collector or my nephew who should do his own channel but anyways I appreciate the blunt and honesty you share also I am looking to buy the prime 1 batman hush delux and SERIOUSLY it would be my first huge piece in statues and income in general lol but anyways love your vids and reviews /opinions.

[@terrellc8658]

Great videos on statues

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Great advice 😎👍

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

add great reasons .i would think cost would been number one as it not cheap .i looking to start and looking at cost is mind blowing .great channel

[@TheVeepas]

You are absolutely spot on my friend! This is an extremely addicting Hobby ! Fortunately for me I only collected Hulk statues. I have over 80 and I have three more coming. After that I’m officially out of the game for the reasons that you mentioned.

[@kliyts4789]

Video taught me a lot about statue collecting... I’m a starter my self, and it’s hella expensive but it’s addicting tbh 😝... nice vid MR.X 😎

[@chrismurphy3745]

Great information

[@1977kreeves]

great advice.., it is extremely addicting...

[@StatueCollecting]

Good video.

[@nickcarlson6235]

this video taught me I can be in this hobby as long as I can restrain myself from unnecessary statues

[@geiramTV]

great video once more X :D love your kind of humor and also agree with the list XD XD XD

[@MaxwellBlue]

Shipping fees gotta be #1... I wouldn't mind paying 1k or 2k for the actual piece but 600 for transporting it is a tough pill to swallow.

[@calebrivera8227]

Nailed it

[@PjsPlaceSW]

My place used to belong to me but now, it belongs to my Collection!🤯 This video is SO full of Truth! EVERY WORD! But seriously I love it! When people come to visit, I'm "The Cool Guy!" Keep up the Great Work on your videos Mr. X, we appreciate you! 👍🏼💣💯😎

[@jbradfield659]

It's always nice to know that we are not alone 😊

[@XMANZONE64]

This is got to be your best video yet talk about being entertained I agree with every single reason you hit the nail right on the head I need help yeah that’s right I said it I need help

[@HiddenGemHunt]

You just helped me to skip out of a Venom custom statue that would have ruined me financially, so thank you for that!

[@Galactusz007]

I’ve had over 2000 transactions on eBay as both a seller and a buyer (two accounts). I’m not a Power Seller, just a personal collector. Have bought and sold tons of statues myself (Bowen statues and Horizon Kit models were the rave then). Been at it since 2001. You just to be real good as to whom to buy from...and if I get a buyer with bad feedback, I cancel the transaction and place him on my Block Bidders/Buyers List. I only had a couple of negative transactions and one really nasty one in 19 years of doing business there. I’ll take those odds any day.

[@averykelley942]

I found you channel today and i have watch almost 90% of the day and you are funny i gladly subscribe and on number 10 i am not just a nerd i am what you call a super hero lunatic

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Much appreciated

[@Edwinzjj]

It's definitely addicting for sure. I have trouble sleeping sometime thinking of my collection and which to PO.

[@hou5562]

i’ve started too and i’m obsessed with the spider-man /symbiotes at the moment but damn it’s so hard to be selective 😂

[@jollyrogers5762]

the #1 answer for that is simple higher prices.

[@accellpo]

I have my 1st statue coming in a few days. I'm excited, but also worried about it being broken when it arrives. This experience will dictate how far I get into collecting them. And thank you for this video!

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Congrats! Which piece?

[@accellpo]

@@TheXtremeChannelMrX Thanks! I purchased "Might Guy" by Singularity Workshop. It was delivered today. Early!! It's small but beautiful. A great start for me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHTLiaSlmb6biKs

[@terrys3496]

The dusting!!! 😆

[@Bringthewinter]

You could do an educational top 10 list on best/worst/most common materials statues are made of. Sideshow lists a whole bunch of materials I’ve never even heard of (ABS, POM, Vinyl, PC, other plastics like PVC). Then you have polystone, cold cast porcelain, polyresin, fiberglass, metals like bronze or steel, mixed media of different fabrics, clay, and even freaking rubber. It would be nice to know the pros and cons of these materials, and which ones are more durable with the most longevity, since last thing you want is your statue crumbling or cracking or melting after so many years, $3000 later. Plenty of information on the internet. But it would be interesting to hear how, say, a rubber statue compares to a polystone one, or if resin lasts longer than porcelain, or if a cotton cape wears out faster than a velvet one, or if dust collects more on certain materials, or even if paint applications fade or thin faster or look better on certain materials.

[@jimtanner1689]

Good vid

[@RMAILLER]

I'm not a statue collector but hope I can have one extreme batman statue, but I can relate to most of the reasons you pointed out because I'm addictive to Hot Toys, I'm already thinking in expand my collection into the living room.

[@hugomcardoso]

Well, the main problem is keeping focus and choosing a theme for your collection. If you don’t do that, the rabbit hole will keep on growing until is completely out of control. Also I have to give bonus points for the K’s Choice reference!

[@danielcaruso6201]

I had to watch this video again because my spending is starting to get out of control.

[@Monsieur.Dragon]

New member in your amazing YT Channel 🤩 I want to take the step to collect statues, but I am very concerned about their maintenance and especially the appearance of the paint. Is it complicated ? Have you ever experienced paint fading on your figures due to heat? Humidity? This really worries me

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

I haven’t. Been collecting awhile. You dust them regularly and keep out of sunlight and you’re good.

[@Monsieur.Dragon]

@@TheXtremeChannelMrX thank you very much buddy I really appreciate your feedback greetings from France 🤍

[@dickchainsaw8195]

Mt 1st statue i got is a real score one part broke but you can't tell so im still super happy about it

[@popcultureshocker9754]

i know we dont know each other but for me you are the best youtuber that exists very symphatic and likes every comment,you seem to have very fun at your hobby,i own now only 2 Statues a Sasuke Susanoo from Top Studios and Infinity Studios City Hunter Predator,back in the Years i owned Darth Vader from IS Legacy Replica and Leatherface Premium Format and Freddy and Jason,Chucky Lifesize and Annabelle Lifesize i selled them and regretted but this is collecting.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

I don’t like every single one lol. I skip over the negative ones.

[@Lethal_Venom]

#1 is very true. I was stopping after an additional 2 pre orders done last December and then 2 more pieces just went up for PO that I had to have. But after this I can definitely stop whenever I choose to.......................

[@anthonymagno8563]

Plus I love it too

[@FNXCARNAGEFNX]

I’m struggling with PO’s because I’m too impatient, I need it now! 😂

[@Dangatv]

Your last point summed me up today perfectly. I'm only new to collecting and told myself I wouldn't spend more than $1000 on a statue regardless of what it was. Today I purchased the 1/3 doom slayer by prime1. My rule has been broken and now I fear of this slippery slop. Also do not regret purchasing it by any means

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

DAMN.. you broke that rule then pissed on it, and killed it.

[@switterbeet]

everytime you break such rules, you get more reckless and lose respect for your money

[@connorm3997]

Can’t resist a good old fashioned Mr. X countdown.

[@VegaMain]

I’m just going to buy what I think is cool. Lol you said bass ackwords!! That’s so funny!

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

1/2 my videos I have subtle stuff like that and I never know if people catch (or appreciate it) lol

[@VegaMain]

The Xtreme Channel That’s awesome. I’m going to try and see if I can catch more in future videos.

[@fullthrottledave4598]

Found this channel yesterday. Hooked, keep up the superb work!

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Welcome and Thank you!

[@robertdelgardo4191]

That’s why I collect Mezcos. 300-1500.00 every so often or in reality every month, is kinda nuts. Thanks, killah🤘

[@PARISMENDEZ]

For me......it’s ADDICTIVE!

[@tylerabbott5187]

For me now I guess lots of smaller statues are better than one really dope one.

[@fantagor]

This is the most covetous of hobbies. Wanting vs. having. Wanting wins the day. Heck, whose Want List isn't 10 items or more per site?

[@williamk2412]

I guess, you will never stop buying more statues. Great concept for a video.

[@thirtyacres7504]

I have one eBay alert on and that is a statue I would pay 2-3x the money above retail. Sadly. Love these top 10s from your channel. It's like crack.

[@MrFuriousGamer]

Addicting............one word

[@alexavierD]

I've slowed down quite a bit, I tried to stop but I 'm really selective now.

[@cyrus649]

Luckly I haven't found my items that would be my grail. Either they haven't been made yet or haven't seen them yet, lol.

[@munchcleveland]

Greetings Mr.X! Yeah, statue collecting is addictive and space is a huge issue, but also one other reason is keeping or trying to keep the statues free of dust. Fortunately, I don't have a huge issue with dust, but it is a concern. I would ask you, since you have waaay more statues than me is how do you keep your collection clean? Have a good day Mr. X.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

As I redo displays (which is often) I dust. I also live in an area where it's not as bad and have air filtrations sytems.

[@davidmyles4180]

All good reason! How about how custom statue can be a hit or miss to your collection or why do custom statue cost so much. I have seen many customs with great digital concept design but the final product doesn't come close to it's digital design.

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

It's all about the print on the proto. I've seen the more successful custom makers pay to have it redone as they won't accept the sub standards quality.

[@skeletorfive5585]

Awesome video

[@lynxyamaneco4754]

No regrets!!

[@DanteLegacyGaming]

Addicting, Oh hell yeah😂😭 but I have Officially stop, no more room and money. only two small statues in PO.

[@IxneTheHombre]

Yep. The Cenobytes from the Hellraiser movie invented this hobby. I would add to be sure you get the statue's dimensions and see that you're not being given the artbox or shipping container dimensions.

[@migg7888]

I just got into collecting and already have 7 statues without about a dozen on PO and that's with me already restraining myself. Oh boy, would've been useful to find this about a year ago huh? -_-

[@batmandraven]

Better stay to a theme of your choice and have them continue on the next upgrade version of them..

[@TrentByrnes]

At 7:13 into the video my guess is that statue collecting is addicting.

[@radiantdawn4356]

Man I love collecting, but for some reason I can't find statue collectors near me :(

[@hakanyilmaz8907]

It is better that not many people can afford it.. This way it stays unique and you see a lot of different lines

[@DyHaze_45969]

Number one is so true, the rule I usually follow is if I see a piece and it doesn’t jump out to me I won’t buy enough though I still think is a good piece. I like to collect pieces that are unique and rare to me.

[@Dangatv]

Mr X ( and comment section) just asking for some advice, I want to get a turn table with decent weight capacity and wondering what you ( and everyone else) uses. Thank you in advance

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Search Amazon. Lots of options. A non-motorized 18" is about $20 that can hold 50 lbs. Then you can get more fancy with bigger, automated, more weight capactiy, etc.

[@Dangatv]

@@TheXtremeChannelMrX legend thank you man really appreciate it

[@alexismarquez6976]

Statues are too expensive

[@danieljoyce9103]

# 8 is me and I need to do #2 more

[@claudiahorton1766]

Good Vid! #ScorpionStatue

[@WickedZen]

I think I mentioned this on a previous video recently, besides the money, space is an issue for me. Display space. I currently have that problem with just some 7" NECA & Diamond Selects (movie figures like John Wick and Ash Williams), Gundam, etc.

[@endgamerunknown2255]

I’m a bit late but I just stated wanting to collect

[@gothamgoon4237]

Yeah, SPACE!

[@cwilsonsr7263]

I know this is old I'm trying to catch up on your vids but have you ordered a piece on ebay from China thats close to or better than original custom? Have the venomized Wolverine coming hoping for the best

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

No. I recommend staying away from those as they are 99% of the time recasts

[@cwilsonsr7263]

@The Xtreme Channel gotcha. So even for a custom piece with low edition size?

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

@@cwilsonsr7263 it’s 99% a recast of the custom piece. I would stay away

[@stukavonferno8858]

Statue collecting works best when you exercise discernment! Also, space isn't an issue if you don't buy those massive statues, quite frankly they're ridiculous. Remember, collectibles don't have to be high end to be good, there's a load of great pieces at reasonable prices that are just as good, if not better than those mega bucks statues.

[@michaelhood7625]

Absolutely #1 is true. While back I realized I had a bunch of orders on payment plans. And I'm wondering "Where's all my money going?"

[@davidblack2329]

When I started (about 30 years ago) there was a bare handful of companies/sculptors I would buy from. Even with my experience your ideas are l.

[@markjohnstone2979]

I totally agree. I wonder why its so addictive. I go through cycles of thinking I dont need statues. Then I'm scrolling through new releases and I've 3 new PO's. The thought of getting rid of my collection is also like cutting off a limb. Why is this? Mental.

[@fabricioonate7540]

I enjoy your reviews so dont stop buying

[@mercerultimateedition7325]

I don’t know if it’s a bad thing but if your as impatient as me paying for something having it ship and it still not arrive for 2 months drives me loco

[@jjw238]

Great, been in the SUPERCOOL club for years. I can’t count the number of times I swaggered into a bar and picked up babes using the line ‘Hey, wanna come over to my place and see my huge original Grey Hulk Premium Format?’

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

LOL

[@xeno-yautja9544]

I don’t have problems with multiple lines as I only collect Alien and Predator. All that other stuff, superheroes, animé, etc, don’t really interest me. Mind you, I appreciate watching other people’s different stuff. Having said that, even in my limited line of interest, my Alien/Predator collection is non-stop. I keep wanting more. But aside from that, chipped, partially broken statues, especially from the secondary market, does not bother me as long as the seller is honest and describes all the imperfections. My main pet peeve is lack of free space for both statues and the damn boxes...especially those damn boxes. My basement is full of boxes...can hardly walk through there. But unfortunately, you have to keep them in case you want to sell them later...as that styrofoam is a must if you want to avoid breakage during shipping. And I have a rather small man-cave. Imagine if I had Mr X’s numbers, I’d go insane.

[@M4TT4LL1C]

So addicting! Then you go into a depressive state when a statue comes in and then you're stuck waiting on the other ones to be shipped or completed, but you get excited to get the piece in. Its a vicious cycle

[@badprotocol1105]

How addicting it is. ✌

[@jeffrohde9076]

Wish i had #6 practiced more restraint at the very start of my collecting :o

[@kevinrebe1673]

I blame the Xtreme Channel for taking me down this dark path of statue buying. 😝

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Don't blame me... blame the statues!

[@edcadavid310]

Yes i have a problem with the number 2 reason. I tend to trade up into better statues so i agree but this is why i dont have a crap load of em.