Top 10 REASONS to BEWARE of BUYING STATUES!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- 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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Well that's it you've talked me into it. I'll start my collection today.
Lol
I Know Right??🤣🤣🤣
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.
This. Or when you have put it in your mind you want every piece in your collection to be a grail piece. Rabbit hole.
My grail was my very first buy; haven't felt that high since, lol.
@@jacoblopez6100 May I ask what piece is that? Curious! Same for me, but I no longer have it. I sold it. Much regret.
@@thirtyacres7504 Poison Ivy Green with Envy premium format figure. That 1/3 Kitana and the Black Cat legendary bust came very close tho.
Spoiler: it doesn't stop when you acquire your grail.
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
I have Definitely fallen INTO the Rabbit Hole or as I like to call it, THE BOTTOMLESS PIT!🤪🤯
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good points. Breakages are a big concern for me
this video taught me I can be in this hobby as long as I can restrain myself from unnecessary statues
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.
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!
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! 👍🏼💣💯😎
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
DAMN.. you broke that rule then pissed on it, and killed it.
everytime you break such rules, you get more reckless and lose respect for your money
You just helped me to skip out of a Venom custom statue that would have ruined me financially, so thank you for that!
the #1 answer for that is simple higher prices.
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.
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
It's always nice to know that we are not alone 😊
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 😂
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.
The dusting!!! 😆
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.
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.
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.
I don’t like every single one lol. I skip over the negative ones.
Thanks for the video Mr.X.
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!
Congrats! Which piece?
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX
Thanks!
I purchased "Might Guy" by Singularity Workshop. It was delivered today. Early!! It's small but beautiful. A great start for me!
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Well thought out! 🍻
I’m just going to buy what I think is cool.
Lol you said bass ackwords!! That’s so funny!
1/2 my videos I have subtle stuff like that and I never know if people catch (or appreciate it) lol
The Xtreme Channel That’s awesome. I’m going to try and see if I can catch more in future videos.
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?
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
For me now I guess lots of smaller statues are better than one really dope one.
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.
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.
Thanks for the video!
Great video, getting back into statue collecting and this gives me more needed knowledge
I had to watch this video again because my spending is starting to get out of control.
Yeah collecting sucks and it doesn't matter what it is. Do you have to complete the whole line, do you only buy the things you like even if they don't make sense? Buying what makes you happy should be key but sometimes that key just keeps turning and turning and turning its hard to stop lol.
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.
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
At 7:13 into the video my guess is that statue collecting is addicting.
That’s why I collect Mezcos. 300-1500.00 every so often or in reality every month, is kinda nuts.
Thanks, killah🤘
Mt 1st statue i got is a real score one part broke but you can't tell so im still super happy about it
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? -_-
Hahaha! Awesome feature! Informative, relatable and hilarious.
Love the knowledge and tips. Thanks! Still gonna buy though lol
I still can't decide if I want to buy the venom vs spiderman marquette $700 piece on sideshow. I really like venom, and I like the overall look of this piece, but some channels have been skeptical about it. I've also never bought a collectible yet of that price range.
For me it was a pass as I didn't dig the pose. I would say this, wait till you see some in hand. There will be some in stock for sure.
I blame the Xtreme Channel for taking me down this dark path of statue buying. 😝
Don't blame me... blame the statues!
Better stay to a theme of your choice and have them continue on the next upgrade version of them..
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.
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
I haven’t. Been collecting awhile. You dust them regularly and keep out of sunlight and you’re good.
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX thank you very much buddy I really appreciate your feedback greetings from France 🤍
Good stuff bro!
Addicting, Oh hell yeah😂😭 but I have Officially stop, no more room and money.
only two small statues in PO.
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
Another good top 10. 👍👍
It is better that not many people can afford it.. This way it stays unique and you see a lot of different lines
For me......it’s ADDICTIVE!
Idk why but I haven't been able to find any videos on the injustice 2 black manta prime 1 statue does anyone know anything about it, it looks really nice just want to know more. This video makes me want to buy statues more lol
Why, yes! It's a magnificent statue. Here's a video from the wonderful Sisko: th-cam.com/video/Z0go15gC07U/w-d-xo.html As far as it being reviewed by the general public, I think it's in the process of being shipped. Some people will be getting it as soon as today.
@@thirtyacres7504 oh lol didn't know it was just released
@@maxaltieri1576 It's not your fault. This statue has been teased since 2018. Lol.
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.
Statues are too expensive
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.
I’m struggling with PO’s because I’m too impatient, I need it now! 😂
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.
#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.......................
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
Much appreciated
I just specialize, terminator and terminator only.
Also with eBay, if it’s too good of a price to be true then pass it up.
Thanks Mr. X...👍
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.
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?’
LOL
i think Mr X can help statue buyers and sellers to build a platform website and app for them to sell easily without the fear of being scammed as all their personal details are in the account which creates a trustworthy enviroment...it can also be a platform for local photographers to take photos of their statues and post it as listing and Mr X could get a cut out of every sale rather than buying from evil bay n interacting with scammers! its too risky !
Man I love collecting, but for some reason I can't find statue collectors near me :(
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.
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!
I've slowed down quite a bit, I tried to stop but I 'm really selective now.
I’m a bit late but I just stated wanting to collect
#1 reason for me is how fking weak a statue and a magnet can be.Then you watch 900$ fall on the floor and feel empty for a week. That just happened to me my gf accidently knocked it off with just a slight touch...
Good list mr x.
Even worse when it's someone you love who does it.
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.
You also lose interest once your PO hits the 1-2 year mark. By years 3-5 you want your money back. Beyond that, you simply accept defeat.
Great videos on statues
I am def not an addict... I will just live vicariously through Mr. X. Besides the Cursed Spawn Statue... Def would buy that from you in a heartbeat lol.
They’re still available
The Xtreme Channel I have been looking for them!? Can you send the link to me please and thank you! (Addiction is real again lol)
Facebook. SYDN Studios
The Xtreme Channel done! Cannot thank you enough.
Thanks for the valuable info. I love this info.
This video is #3 on my top 10 countdowns of Mr.X top down countdown videos.
What's #1? (BTW.. got 4 more in the que)
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX Top 10 reasons you love and hate statue collecting.
BTW, shouldn't they be called "Top X" countdowns? 😁
Because Roman numerals...
And the whole Mr X thing....😁
Yes display space is number 1.
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.
Addicting............one word
Yeah, SPACE!
It's definitely addicting for sure. I have trouble sleeping sometime thinking of my collection and which to PO.
Whats Mrs. X's Top Ten list. Favorite and most hated.
Favorite none. Most hated. ALL
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
No. 1: It’s ADDICTIVE
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.
How about the maintenance on the statues? Trying to keep them dust free?by the way, how do you keep your statues dust free Mr.X?
Blood and Semen
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 😎
Lol it's too late for me brotha I'm already to the point of no more room and building custom shelves and lighting and $6,000 dollars in statues later I currently have 2 Sideshow PO'sthat will be paid off next month and more importantly you left out the Borg mantra "resistance is futile" on a side note where was Mrs X
1 broke during shipping 1 fell from shelf bsi is love
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.
# 8 is me and I need to do #2 more
No regrets!!
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?"
I enjoy your reviews so dont stop buying
Love these Mr. Ex! Very well done:)
I buy mostly comics, now getting into higher grade slabs. Also addictive. I remember when I was buying my 1st statue (all 1/6 th scale or less) the store owner actually warned me against it. I get it now. Between you and Gem I'm feeling pulled toward the high end stuff. Just don't have the income to afford comics, my home and high end statues...well maybe if I sold a kidney...hmm?
🤣🤣🤣Right?
On some real shit I am SWIMMING in credit card debt. But I work my ass off and my kids don't want for shit. My biggest issue is the TIME it takes to do this hobby.
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
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.
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX legend thank you man really appreciate it