My NEW collection...

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:10:37 pm

Superb collection Knightt

I decided to start collecting just a short while ago. I don't like the busts as much as the full figure statues. Where's a good place ot start for some deals?

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:20:36 pm

Jrdawg wrote:Superb collection Knightt

I decided to start collecting just a short while ago. I don't like the busts as much as the full figure statues. Where's a good place ot start for some deals?

What are your 5 favorite characters ?

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:53:12 pm

Wolverine, Spidey, Daredevil, Iron Man, Solar. It was tough to just pick 5

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:59:14 am

Jrdawg wrote:Wolverine, Spidey, Daredevil, Iron Man, Solar. It was tough to just pick 5

You have to look at what is available and see what piece really stands out to you . . the most important thing is that you love what you are buying . . . This is not something that is being put in a box and stored . . . these are meant to be displayed and looked at everyday . . .

Solar is easy . . .

There are only 2 known statues made . . . Sean Chen's and the smaller DF statue. The bright side is that you should be able to get the DF statue for about $40 shipped . . . good luck if you want Sean's . .

Wolverine:

Here is a thread with most of the statues and busts available:
viewtopic.php?t=16751

Daredevil:

Not as much available but there are some real nice pieces:
viewtopic.php?t=16739

Spidey has a ton . . and I am working on a list . . .

Iron Man should be a little eaiser . . .

Once you pick the statue you like then, depending on what company and when it was produced, you know where to look to get the best deals . .

Sometimes Ebay is the best . . sometimes not . . . let me know if anything jumps out at you . . .

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:32:58 am

Hey, thanks Siren! I was already thinking of getting a curio case to display them. Right now, I am looking to see if there is enough stuff out there that I really like. So far, seems most of the items I really like are 1/20 and $400.00+. At this point, I wanna stay in the ballpark of $40-$150 I think.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:41:39 am

Jrdawg wrote:Hey, thanks Siren! I was already thinking of getting a curio case to display them. Right now, I am looking to see if there is enough stuff out there that I really like. So far, seems most of the items I really like are 1/20 and $400.00+. At this point, I wanna stay in the ballpark of $40-$150 I think.

You might want to try out the Marvel Origins line of statues . . . pretty good quality for the price:

Ebay auction for $60 shipped

Limited to 2500

Or if you want to upper spectrum:

Ebay Auction $160 shipped

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:21:10 pm

I'm eyeing this one

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:50:55 pm

Jrdawg wrote:

I'm eyeing this one

I am not 100% pleased with my red version and plan on putting it up for sale soon.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:55:37 pm

The yellow daredevil is p@mp

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:57:12 am

I said earlier that I didn't like the busts but thats untrue. After browsing a little, I just don't like the bust that have no arms and such. Just looks akward to me.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:49:39 am

Knightt wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:

I'm eyeing this one
I am not 100% pleased with my red version and plan on putting it up for sale soon.

What didn't you like about the red version ??

Bad paint app ??

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:52:03 am

Jrdawg wrote:I said earlier that I didn't like the busts but thats untrue. After browsing a little, I just don't like the bust that have no arms and such. Just looks akward to me.

I feel the same way about most . . Life size busts are different though or even 1:2 scale look good the me . . . but the mini busts I like to have arms and weapons if applicable . . .

Full size will always be my first choice though if I can afford it . . .

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:50:00 am

siren3-4 wrote:
Knightt wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:

I'm eyeing this one
I am not 100% pleased with my red version and plan on putting it up for sale soon.
What didn't you like about the red version ??

Bad paint app ??

Gee how about if I finally answer this one ?

The look of the bust itself (IMO) looks too cartoony. I like lifelike looking statues. WHICH reminds me to take a photo of my collection to update it for you guys... my recent sales of a few of my lesser liked mini busts and one full size statue (that I got hosed on the final selling price) allowed me to pick up the full size Alex Ross version of Batman:

Looks better in person, I will photograph it tomorrow, I hope (Left 4 Dead is out tomorrow).

The cape and face on this statue is utterly amazing and I got it super cheap, $133 w/ free shipping. I couldnt pass it up.

I WILL be getting the new Wonder Man mini bust to round out my Avengers collection:

And I cannot pass up on one of the ultimate enemies of The Avengers, Super Adaptoid:

And for another MUST have full size statue, the perfect match to Captain America... The Falcon:

I am not too psyched on Sam's gloves though as they are lacking in the detail department. The gloves with the gold accents should have been use IMO.

KO2003 · Post by **KO2003** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:21:15 pm

Knightt wrote:Here are a few others that I have on my radar of must haves in my Avengers Collection.

Transistor Iron Man with the antenna is my favorite armor.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:14:03 pm

Yeah, I would also choose that as my favorite Iron Man armor. I am glad that I went with it for my collection. The pictured Thor, geez I believe what some of these have sold for. I've seen it go for $300+ !!!

Glad I was able to snag mine for $75.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:35:35 pm

Knightt wrote: I WILL be getting the new Wonder Man mini bust to round out my Avengers collection:

That is my favorite WM costume. A lot of fans don't like it, but I think it totally rocks!

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:47:34 am

Lightning Strike wrote:That is my favorite WM costume. A lot of fans don't like it, but I think it totally rocks!

Same here.

My first Avengers comics were #159-#164, just when Graviton, The Grim Reaper and Ultron nailed the Avengers in rapid succession. Wonder Man had just returned in issue #151 and (while I never had and still don't today have #151) I thought the costume was REALLY cool back then. To me it was some of THE best art and lucky thing back then... I picked up about a short box of comics at a yard sale for $.75, and THAT was a bargain back then !!!

What I wouldn't give today to stumble on a few of those comics at $.75 for a short box !!! I am working on Avengers #1-#200, not getting very far under the #130s and below but it is nice to chase after. I picked up a TPB with Avengers #1-#5 and figured that is as close as I am ever going to get to those books.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:59:42 am

Lightning Strike wrote:
Knightt wrote:This will be my last piece for a while (comes out in Dec 07):

Knightt, what's the exact name of this statue? I need to get it.

Hey LS... were you ever able to get the Captain America statue ???

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:43:58 am

thats just sweet

Lightning Strike · Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:49:52 pm

Knightt wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Knightt wrote:This will be my last piece for a while (comes out in Dec 07):

Knightt, what's the exact name of this statue? I need to get it.
Hey LS... were you ever able to get the Captain America statue ???

Nope

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:13:34 pm

THAT sucks...

robb77 · Post by **robb77** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:27:55 pm

very nice

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:49:29 pm

As you all know, I loves me some statues... well today, THE grail statue that I can imagine finally showed up and I am humbled to have it in my collection:

Shows up a bit small compared to the Marvel statues.

THE X-O Manowar from Bob Layton's desk in it's new home !!!

Different angles and lighting compliment the statue in many ways.

Everyway I look at it after a MINOR cleaning, makes it look even better IMO.

I was contemplating on getting it repainted as another boardmember (the 3rd known statue ?) but I am leaving it as it is considering what I think to be a significant piece of VALIANT history. The Bob Layton signature at the bottom of it, does indeed make it special for me but just to be honored to now own this piece of history.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:02:21 pm

Knightt wrote:As you all know, I loves me some statues... well today, THE grail statue that I can imagine finally showed up and I am humbled to have it in my collection:

Shows up a bit small compared to the Marvel statues.

THE X-O Manowar from Bob Layton's desk in it's new home !!!

Different angles and lighting compliment the statue in many ways.

Everyway I look at it after a MINOR cleaning, makes it look even better IMO.

I was contemplating on getting it repainted as another boardmember (the 3rd known statue ?) but I am leaving it as it is considering what I think to be a significant piece of VALIANT history. The Bob Layton signature at the bottom of it, does indeed make it special for me but just to be honored to now own this piece of history.

SWEET!!

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:22:10 pm