Mmanick Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 10:31 PM, wombat said: Ebay and Facebook mostly. i have bought off ebay once for a statue and it was the worst. sent me a chipped DD ive been trying to find and i had to return it on my own dime. I had another seller just agree to a deal via DM on ebay to sell the statue to another person for more a minute later. I wont use Ebay after that. This all happened in a span of a week. so far face book seems the best route. which groups do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 5:55 PM, Erndog said: Dont believe I shared my Iron Studios Daredevil.... well here it is! Probably my fav statue now I'm considering buying this. would you say its that much better then the two bowen 1/6 statues on angels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erndog Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 1:39 AM, Mmanick said: I'm considering buying this. would you say its that much better then the two bowen 1/6 statues on angels? Absolutely. I legitimately think its the best statue I own (and im not being biased). Check out gem mint collectibles review on YouTube. Lots if angles and visuals and he breaks it down nicely. Mmanick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic1s Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/3/2021 at 12:17 AM, Mmanick said: what places would you guys say is the best places to buy statues? I recently have been buying from facebook groups and joined a statue forum. The forum seems pretty dead but the FB groups have been pretty legit so far. I have only bought one statue used and that was back when I first started collecting statues in the 1990’s… it was the Bowen Batman on Gargoyle. Still have it. Nowadays I would suggest staying ahead of the game and ordering direct through whoever you prefer; Sideshow, Prime 1, and more recently Weta for my interests. Can’t speak for Iron Studios and others, but the ones I mentioned do payment plans. They announce the statue a year (at least) ahead of time, you put down a deposit and either make payments prior to release, or pay balance when it comes out. It makes it easier to manage big dollar statue purchases. If something arrives new and is damaged it’s much easier than dealing with an individual too. Good luck! Edited August 5, 2021 by Iconic1s Mmanick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/4/2021 at 5:48 PM, Erndog said: Absolutely. I legitimately think its the best statue I own (and im not being biased). Check out gem mint collectibles review on YouTube. Lots if angles and visuals and he breaks it down nicely. I actually just bought another piece that's brand new and it's actually a custom piece probably the best Daredevil statue I've ever seen as I really wanted a yellow suit and 1/4. Edited August 6, 2021 by Mmanick SpeedforceKJ, Iconic1s, Greengiant and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 6:20 PM, Iconic1s said: I have only bought one statue used and that was back when I first started collecting statues in the 1990’s… it was the Bowen Batman on Gargoyle. Still have it. Nowadays I would suggest staying ahead of the game and ordering direct through whoever you prefer; Sideshow, Prime 1, and more recently Weta for my interests. Can’t speak for Iron Studios and others, but the ones I mentioned do payment plans. They announce the statue a year (at least) ahead of time, you put down a deposit and either make payments prior to release, or pay balance when it comes out. It makes it easier to manage big dollar statue purchases. If something arrives new and is damaged it’s much easier than dealing with an individual too. Good luck! I'm absolutely going to look into that. Thanks for the tips on those so far I have done exactly what you said however I've gotten two custom statues the Daredevil that I just showed pictures of and a blade statue. I also ordered a Conan statue from Mezco that's on pre-order through big bad toy store. I'm extremely excited to get all. Iconic1s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic1s Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Can’t stop moving things around… Put this piece of art with this statue today… Spoiler Then decided to try putting a couple things on the floor. Was afraid they would be too low but I think they work with the shelves, comics, etc. Waiting anxiously for the Prime 1 Cyborg Superman… has been delayed months and months now! ADAMANTIUM, Namtak and onlyweaknesskryptonite 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 8:30 PM, Iconic1s said: Can’t stop moving things around… Put this piece of art with this statue today… Reveal hidden contents Then decided to try putting a couple things on the floor. Was afraid they would be too low but I think they work with the shelves, comics, etc. Waiting anxiously for the Prime 1 Cyborg Superman… has been delayed months and months now! I've wanted the Darkseid for quite some time but I'm thinking getting to the comics proves more importante sometimea Looks good though Iconic1s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic1s Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Couple more Darkseid areas… Spoiler Besides everything associated with the Death of Superman, Darkseid is by far my favorite character! Turnando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B2D327 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Recently saw this one. Really like the sculpt and the unique take on the boots. Never thought of them having a rollover type collar but it looks pretty cool Namtak and Mmanick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1webslinger Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I just saw heritage auction sold the Randy Bowen collection in September, here’s a prototype bronze I didn’t know existed https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/the-amazing-spider-man-bullet-prototype-solid-bronze-statue-bowen-designs-inc-/a/7246-94235.s?ic4=OtherResults-SampleItem-071515&tab=ArchiveSearchResults-012417 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmaz Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Just arrived an hour ago after such a long wait… Spider-Man vs Venom from Sideshow! So worth the wait!!!!! ADAMANTIUM, Park and Namtak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) On 10/28/2021 at 4:33 PM, fmaz said: Just arrived an hour ago after such a long wait… Spider-Man vs Venom from Sideshow! So worth the wait!!!!! Wow! That paint on venom is dark too! Looks great! That's the size ratio I think of too .... edit.... between venom and spidey Edited October 28, 2021 by ADAMANTIUM fmaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmaz Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Should have shown this - Statue comes with two Venom heads. The current day tongue wagging version or the more “vintage” (if Venom can be vintage) McFarlane-esq version. I like the eyes on that one better, so that’s the one I’m going with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 5:16 PM, fmaz said: Should have shown this - Statue comes with two Venom heads. The current day tongue wagging version or the more “vintage” (if Venom can be vintage) McFarlane-esq version. I like the eyes on that one better, so that’s the one I’m going with. I feel you on that too, I went to the movies at a prescreen and I saw this poster from across the room... I could have sworn that it was "wings" I'm thinking we'll it IS close to Christmas and it turned out to be for Venom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmaz Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 6:29 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: I feel you on that too, I went to the movies at a prescreen and I saw this poster from across the room... I could have sworn that it was "wings" I'm thinking we'll it IS close to Christmas and it turned out to be for Venom! Once you see it as wings, it's hard to un-see it! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisionbomb Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Does this count as a statue? Am i doing it wrong? ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 5:38 PM, Fisionbomb said: Does this count as a statue? Am i doing it wrong? Thats cool! Since you asked, it might be more plastic crack thread, yet welcome here too Fisionbomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Luke cage bowen statue ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
