Every collector eventually reaches the place you are now. Display space, storage space, funds, changing economics, interests and priorities. They all add up where you are now. I get it, I really do. I wish you well in your decision making for the future. Sounds like you have a good handle on what's important and what is not. Enjoyed the topic and the video as usual. Cheers
Hey, cheers matey, really appreciate you watching and dropping me the comment… I’ll never stop collecting, that’s an impossibility for me!! But, I do need to pull in on the reigns of self control!!! Cheers matey 👍🏻
Cheers matey… I’m more than happy with my collection as it currently is… & have no plans to sell anything! But, I have seen a few collectors now saying very similar to yourself matey… Cheers for the comment matey, appreciated 👍🏻
Brilliant vid. I’m in the EXACT same place. I have over $20,000 in preorders and i’m over it. Currently reviewing all my p/o’s and will be making some hard decisions including selling some statues. Space / cost. It gets out of hand way to fast! This video completely resonates with me 😃 And… I to have City hunter p/o and that will be the hardest decision to make 😳
Hey matey! Yes, indeed and I know I’m far from unique in this situation… it’s just, for me, I’ve always tried to remain in control of my collecting and it’s somehow crept up on me that I’m really not?? Insomuch, I’ve just got too much coming for the available space… so, the list has to be thinned! 😁 Good to hear from you matey 👍🏻
Hey there my mate!!! Yeah, it’s a sucky situation, but it is what it is & I gotta be sensible with the reality of space!… or lack of, should I say! 😁 Hope you’re well matey!! 👍🏻
I can understand that! You gotta be real when it comes to space and costs. Thats why I only got one pre order left. And thats it for a while because I would have to rethink spacewise. Damn the city hunter looks so awesome!
Doesn’t it just mate!!! I really don’t want to have to cancel that one!… But I’ve got to have a real think about how on earth I’m going to move things about in order to be able to display it??… Decisions, decisions!… 😁
@@hauntofthecollector but yeah I guess its the better decision. I could just fit 1 maybe 2 more 1/6 scale on the lotr shelf. But thats maybe lurtz. But I thought of some good guys in that mini format for contrast decorational pieces
@@kaicollectibles I’ve got to have a long think about the spare room!… I can fit maybe 3 or 4 statues in there?… It’s just, do I want to put any in there when I hardly go in that room?… 😁
I was in a very similar situation some months ago, i just got rid of my dining table and chairs for more display space, the kids can now eat in their bedrooms, i have also started displaying some statues in the kitchen, a few have now escalated into the bathroom, so far it's working out ok, the wife nags as usual but i have recently just bought some really good wireless headphones from Amazon so i just keep them on for most of the day!
Agreed. The collector like us are running a lil extinct where we buy cause we luv the piece. Not just wanting for content, likes and trying to make a living on this hobby. Than they blow it up in reviews how bad ass it is than sell it. So the kids who buy off the hype have lost money cause they just wanted it cause someone said how bad ass it was, but really wasn’t. Lol. Subbed
Exactly matey! Nail on the head there my mate! It’s something that annoyed me for quite some time & was a part of the catalyst for me to begin my own channel, and to be totally open & honest and neutral to any & all statue manufacturers. Huge thanks and really appreciate the sub mate 👍🏻
Indeed matey & I have achieved that, I feel? But, just very limited space now! So, I have to be super choosy with what gets ordered now… Cheers matey 👍🏻
Space is the number one reason why I stopped collecting for awhile and sold off a few statues. I will be very very selective on future purchases. This is a tough hobby. Many collectors in the community are re-evaluating their purchases. 😀Thanks for the video
Hey, cheers matey!… yeah, it’s something I’ve been kind of deliberately ignorant to for a while now! But, had to start waking up to the fact that I just can’t display all those pieces… Cheers matey, good to hear from you 👍🏻
Great topic and in the words of Aragorn: “One who cannot cast away a treasure at need is in fetters. You did rightly.”. I think you've made the right call on these - prioritisation and appreciation for what you already have is key. Whilst the Infinity Witch-King looks impressive, I am with you on the mixed-media and as they haven't updated their promotional material after they changed the design, I think it's an easy pass. On Leaflock...it's cool, but nothing more - it didn't excite me when it was released and it hasn't since. I am also in the same boat as you when it comes to Treebeard, I just don't think it's the grail people seem to believe - each to their own of course. Ripley is awesome, but if I were to pick between her and the Alien, I'd do the same as you. Personally, I have a 3D model of my display room / office and before I Pre-Order anything I first make sure that the piece really excites me and that a) I can afford it b) I know where it can go and c) know how it would fit with what I already have. Display furniture, lighting, background wall space etc are all critical. Only in exceptional circumstances would I buy something completely unprepared. To my surprise WETA's latest release of Geralt of Rivia is one of those...it's a piece that has made me excited to read the books, and I hope I am not mistaken, but think it is one of their best ever pieces. It is a stunning sculpture, I cannot wait to see it in three dimensions. I hope the production piece lives up to the promotional material. I haven't been this excited for a statue in a while! But I digress... I look forward to seeing what you've pre-ordered now!
Hey matey, cheers for the excellent comment - and can I say, I totally agree with the Weta Geralt, looks totally superb matey, so don’t blame you jumping on this!… And also, thank you for the reassurance in regards to my cancellations… they weren’t just randomly selected on whim, it was a lengthy, thought out process and I’m ‘happy’ with what and why I’ve selected to cancel… Great to hear from you matey, as always 👍🏻
For me, collecting has always been a vision. When LOTR came out, I wanted a representation of every character, so I’ve stuck with that. Over the years that is now complete thanks to Weta - apart from Denethor! In some cases, if a better version of that character comes along, I will sell the old and buy the new, such as Aragorn. So when a new statue comes out, even if it looks super cool, say Leaflock for instance, if it’s not a character on my list then I don’t order. Sometimes a statue has even come out that has been on my list, but I didn’t like the execution so didn’t order, like the witch king vs Frodo. Or at least I’m in no rush to get it, maybe some day I will have it, maybe I won’t. But if I’m thinking like that, perhaps it’s a sign I shouldn’t get it. I think it’s important to be strict with yourself, think clearly and reasonably, have goals and stick to them.
I wanted representation of every character as well... that's why I got the entire collection of Eaglemoss figures... man they are cool :) and the entire cast only take up a couple of shelves!.
I’m kinda in the same position. Had to cancel many preorders myself. But I will absolutely not cancel Ripley. She’s a must have for me. It’s probably the only licensed Ripley we are ever going to get.I have a special display area for her. I have to have a Ripley statue in my Alien collection. I already paid for her. Can’t wait to get Ripley.
Hey matey - yeah, you’re absolutely right in your sentiments here regarding Ripley, it’s why it was so difficult for me to cancel her! Maybe I’ll regret this decision one day?… But, I’ve got to be realistic now, and the reality is, I simply don’t have the display space for all these wonderful statues I want!… Cheers matey 👍🏻
Ive no room for anything now. Statue or boxes. Even have box sitting my back porch lol. Love 1/3 and most are 2k anymore . Sucks but oh well ive traded up enough now i have nice enough collection. Would love city and most definitely beserker but same predicament. And im so over selling stuff. You do have some awesome pieces.
Hey matey, cheers for the comment & yeah, it’s just now I have to be realistic about this… and I am really happy with my collection, so no need to be buying things I simply can’t display 👍🏻
Amazing genuine talk here. Collecting is like smoking if u want to quit you need to detach ur self from everything related to statues this includes youtube channels. It's an addiction a good one 😅 the only problem is when you can't sell what you have to make space for new statues. I have over 10 statues in boxes sealed because I have no space to display them. When I look around and I say what's my least favourite that I would want to part with I honestly can't pick one. But again some new lines are really good and hard not to order them. Well one thing I'm sure of if I could turn back the time I would stick to busts and maybe get 2 or 3 grail 1/3 pieces. Statues takes more space and most of the time included 2 or 3 boxes and so hard to move it around plus goodluck not having a breakages in comparison to busts.
I’m glad your keeping Big Chap that’s a piece I absolutely need in my collection I’d sacrifice other pieces for. Your reasons are legitimate I’m actually running low on display and box space as well
Cheers matey! Yeah, BC is 100% coming, no question at all! I have no Alien pieces and I think this one is just one of the best there is! Cheers matey 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollector The first one with the wall is the best one. Yours will not have the wall, but it’s basically the same statue, so congrats. The Dog Alien is also amazing. The Warrior looks great too.
Your reasons are totally understandable and valid. I'm of the same mindset, I'm being very selective with pieces I really want as to just getting it on a whim for the same reasons you outlined. Ripely, I still got on pre-order, she's a keepr. The City Hunter bust I currently have on PO, I'm in two minds about it too. I'm just waiting to see in hand pictures of it before I make a final decision. Ultimately, it's end pieces I'm collecting now. Appreciate your honesty in this video 👍🏾
Cheers matey! I didn’t want to have to do this kind of content, but it’s gotten to the point where I have to reign in on how much is coming!… Cheers my matey! 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollectorI hear you, you gotta weight up the pros and cons, choosing what's best. Aside from those pieces I just mentioned (Ripely and CH) just two more payments on them. I'm waiting for my Paul Atreides to be shipped from P1. The only other pieces I'm waiting on is Prime 1's T2 (T-800 - T-1000), AVP (Scar/Wolf) and John Wick. I need a Balrog (Darkside) and DUNE Sandworm and some PCS classic flim pieces and I'm done!
@@mitchelllawrence2798 that’s superb matey! I’m really just wanting MoS & KotD (& a Shelob!)… and I’m really happy with that LOTR line done for me!… 💀👍🏻
I was never really into jumping for POs and my “collection “ consists of few pieces. After watching this video I’m tempted to cancel my PO for Lurtz (classic series from Weta) simply because I am still waiting for the Witchking, that’s always been my priority. I’ll think about though since I’m not 100% sure if I want to give up on Lurtz like I did on Aragorn Will see what the future holds 🙈 cheers
Hey matey! Yeah, it’s so difficult but why?? I’m just telling myself that I have so much that’s awesome that anything else isn’t essential at all (none of it is, really!…)… so, I’m just being much tighter on my self control… well, I’m trying to be!! 😁 Cheers matey 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollector I’m mostly worried that the statues will be cluttered if I get too many, the plus of my sort of collection is that I only collect Weta pieces therefore Lurtz would look great alongside the (hopefully) upcoming Witchking 😅 and as you said, there’s so much we could be spending money instead of statues
@@krzychuk.6364 that’s the thing for me now matey… I shudder when I think about how much I spent on shipping and import fees last year!! Scary number!!… 😩
I do agree that the Infinity LOTR stuff generally is missing that X factor, I don't know what it is. Maybe I'm just not a fan of really big LOTR pieces. The old Sideshow/Weta LOTR statues were my first statues ever, was that 18 years ago or something? So maybe my brain is programmed to enjoy the smaller scales when it comes to that license, as well as the charm of their more traditional sculpts. I considered the Infinity Witch-king, but in the end I am contemplating just buying the Sideshow Morgul Lord Legendary Scale bust, which I owned for a while about 15 years ago haha. Sure it's half scale but it's a bust, so really not that big (and very hollow ofc). I wish I could see Weta's upcoming Witch-king first though but we have no idea when that's coming, SDCC or later... I think you're gonna be very happy with the P1 version, it's pretty amazing. Btw have you compared prices buying straight from P1 or overseas retailers vs buying in the UK or from EU retailers? I think you can end up saving quite a bit of money without those crazy shipping costs, you seem to order direct a lot and at the moment long distance shipping is crazy expensive. I rarely pay more than 40-50 euro for anything I order locally, no matter the size, seriously
Hey matey, cheers for the superb comment here! Yeah, I have mate & to be totally honest mate, were I to order from CDUK, I’d have to wait around 6+ months longer to receive my item, but from what I can see, I’d probably save around 15-20% from what I’m currently paying ordering direct from P1. So, it’s a case of do I prefer to save money, but be prepared to wait quite some time longer??… And to that, I’m afraid to be honest, I’ll pay the extra to receive much sooner! Daft, I know, but it’s just how I am!… Cheers again my mate 👍🏻
I have always been cautious when pre ordering because of limited space mainly but the statues i have bought i havn,t regretted and i still love them . Sometimes we just have to say no so i understand your reasons jason 👍
Hey there matey, yeah I’ve been somewhat ignorantly believing I can find room for all these pieces & the harsh reality is, I can’t! So, tough decisions have to be made… 😁👍🏻
I never have more than 1 or 2 preorders at a time. It's important to stay grounded in this hobby. I think you're spot on with saying to appreciate your collection and not always having something new to keep you excited.
Yeah, that’s very true mate… it was just she’s not been done & may not be done again?… so, it was that factor that made me hold on to her PO for so long… 👍🏻
Imagine if you could just throw away all these boxes
Hah, yeah!!! That would be some help at least matey 😁👍🏻
Totally agree with your sentiments. And appreciate what we have already.
Hey there matey - cheers buddy and it’s good to hear from you! Hope you’re well? 👍🏻
A wise and relevant analysis👍
Thank you my mate, appreciate your comment 👍🏻
Every collector eventually reaches the place you are now. Display space, storage space, funds, changing economics, interests and priorities. They all add up where you are now. I get it, I really do.
I wish you well in your decision making for the future. Sounds like you have a good handle on what's important and what is not.
Enjoyed the topic and the video as usual.
Cheers
Hey, cheers matey, really appreciate you watching and dropping me the comment…
I’ll never stop collecting, that’s an impossibility for me!! But, I do need to pull in on the reigns of self control!!!
Cheers matey 👍🏻
Agree with everything you said💯💯 im at the point of selling all my statues. I'm just getting burnt out.
Cheers matey… I’m more than happy with my collection as it currently is… & have no plans to sell anything! But, I have seen a few collectors now saying very similar to yourself matey…
Cheers for the comment matey, appreciated 👍🏻
Brilliant vid. I’m in the EXACT same place. I have over $20,000 in preorders and i’m over it. Currently reviewing all my p/o’s and will be making some hard decisions including selling some statues. Space / cost. It gets out of hand way to fast! This video completely resonates with me 😃
And… I to have City hunter p/o and that will be the hardest decision to make 😳
Hey matey, I totally sympathise with your situation, especially in regards to the CH!! Such a hard decision to make….
Cheers matey 👍🏻
Every collector has or will go through this mate. Display space, funds and storage space will always be the limiting factor for any collector.
Hey matey! Yes, indeed and I know I’m far from unique in this situation… it’s just, for me, I’ve always tried to remain in control of my collecting and it’s somehow crept up on me that I’m really not?? Insomuch, I’ve just got too much coming for the available space… so, the list has to be thinned! 😁
Good to hear from you matey 👍🏻
In the same boat as you matey, low on space and sold a bunch
Hey there my mate!!! Yeah, it’s a sucky situation, but it is what it is & I gotta be sensible with the reality of space!… or lack of, should I say! 😁
Hope you’re well matey!! 👍🏻
I can understand that! You gotta be real when it comes to space and costs. Thats why I only got one pre order left. And thats it for a while because I would have to rethink spacewise. Damn the city hunter looks so awesome!
Doesn’t it just mate!!! I really don’t want to have to cancel that one!… But I’ve got to have a real think about how on earth I’m going to move things about in order to be able to display it??… Decisions, decisions!… 😁
@@hauntofthecollector but yeah I guess its the better decision. I could just fit 1 maybe 2 more 1/6 scale on the lotr shelf. But thats maybe lurtz. But I thought of some good guys in that mini format for contrast decorational pieces
@@kaicollectibles I’ve got to have a long think about the spare room!… I can fit maybe 3 or 4 statues in there?…
It’s just, do I want to put any in there when I hardly go in that room?… 😁
@@hauntofthecollector nah, that would be nonsense.
@@kaicollectibles I’m inclined to agree with you my mate….
I was in a very similar situation some months ago, i just got rid of my dining table and chairs for more display space, the kids can now eat in their bedrooms, i have also started displaying some statues in the kitchen, a few have now escalated into the bathroom, so far it's working out ok, the wife nags as usual but i have recently just bought some really good wireless headphones from Amazon so i just keep them on for most of the day!
Haa, fair play mate!! I haven’t gone to those extremes…!! As yet, at least! 😁
Utilising space at its best I’d say you’re doing there matey?… 😁👍🏻
Agreed. The collector like us are running a lil extinct where we buy cause we luv the piece. Not just wanting for content, likes and trying to make a living on this hobby. Than they blow it up in reviews how bad ass it is than sell it. So the kids who buy off the hype have lost money cause they just wanted it cause someone said how bad ass it was, but really wasn’t. Lol. Subbed
Exactly matey! Nail on the head there my mate!
It’s something that annoyed me for quite some time & was a part of the catalyst for me to begin my own channel, and to be totally open & honest and neutral to any & all statue manufacturers.
Huge thanks and really appreciate the sub mate 👍🏻
everyone should declutter their collection . only buy pieces that make your heart sing!
Indeed matey & I have achieved that, I feel? But, just very limited space now! So, I have to be super choosy with what gets ordered now…
Cheers matey 👍🏻
Space is the number one reason why I stopped collecting for awhile and sold off a few statues. I will be very very selective on future purchases.
This is a tough hobby. Many collectors in the community are re-evaluating their purchases. 😀Thanks for the video
Hey, cheers matey!… yeah, it’s something I’ve been kind of deliberately ignorant to for a while now! But, had to start waking up to the fact that I just can’t display all those pieces…
Cheers matey, good to hear from you 👍🏻
Great topic and in the words of Aragorn: “One who cannot cast away a treasure at need is in fetters. You did rightly.”.
I think you've made the right call on these - prioritisation and appreciation for what you already have is key. Whilst the Infinity Witch-King looks impressive, I am with you on the mixed-media and as they haven't updated their promotional material after they changed the design, I think it's an easy pass. On Leaflock...it's cool, but nothing more - it didn't excite me when it was released and it hasn't since. I am also in the same boat as you when it comes to Treebeard, I just don't think it's the grail people seem to believe - each to their own of course. Ripley is awesome, but if I were to pick between her and the Alien, I'd do the same as you.
Personally, I have a 3D model of my display room / office and before I Pre-Order anything I first make sure that the piece really excites me and that a) I can afford it b) I know where it can go and c) know how it would fit with what I already have. Display furniture, lighting, background wall space etc are all critical.
Only in exceptional circumstances would I buy something completely unprepared. To my surprise WETA's latest release of Geralt of Rivia is one of those...it's a piece that has made me excited to read the books, and I hope I am not mistaken, but think it is one of their best ever pieces. It is a stunning sculpture, I cannot wait to see it in three dimensions. I hope the production piece lives up to the promotional material. I haven't been this excited for a statue in a while! But I digress...
I look forward to seeing what you've pre-ordered now!
Hey matey, cheers for the excellent comment - and can I say, I totally agree with the Weta Geralt, looks totally superb matey, so don’t blame you jumping on this!…
And also, thank you for the reassurance in regards to my cancellations… they weren’t just randomly selected on whim, it was a lengthy, thought out process and I’m ‘happy’ with what and why I’ve selected to cancel…
Great to hear from you matey, as always 👍🏻
For me, collecting has always been a vision. When LOTR came out, I wanted a representation of every character, so I’ve stuck with that. Over the years that is now complete thanks to Weta - apart from Denethor! In some cases, if a better version of that character comes along, I will sell the old and buy the new, such as Aragorn. So when a new statue comes out, even if it looks super cool, say Leaflock for instance, if it’s not a character on my list then I don’t order. Sometimes a statue has even come out that has been on my list, but I didn’t like the execution so didn’t order, like the witch king vs Frodo. Or at least I’m in no rush to get it, maybe some day I will have it, maybe I won’t. But if I’m thinking like that, perhaps it’s a sign I shouldn’t get it.
I think it’s important to be strict with yourself, think clearly and reasonably, have goals and stick to them.
Hey there my mate, very good advise there and also sound vision on how to control a collection!
Appreciate your comment matey 👍🏻
I wanted representation of every character as well... that's why I got the entire collection of Eaglemoss figures... man they are cool :) and the entire cast only take up a couple of shelves!.
I’m kinda in the same position. Had to cancel many preorders myself. But I will absolutely not cancel Ripley. She’s a must have for me. It’s probably the only licensed Ripley we are ever going to get.I have a special display area for her. I have to have a Ripley statue in my Alien collection. I already paid for her. Can’t wait to get Ripley.
Hey matey - yeah, you’re absolutely right in your sentiments here regarding Ripley, it’s why it was so difficult for me to cancel her! Maybe I’ll regret this decision one day?… But, I’ve got to be realistic now, and the reality is, I simply don’t have the display space for all these wonderful statues I want!…
Cheers matey 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollector I hear ya. The thing is that Ripley is not that big. But I hear ya…
I've Ripley coming from Prime 1 but am concerned what the shipping and customs charge will be.
Ive no room for anything now. Statue or boxes. Even have box sitting my back porch lol. Love 1/3 and most are 2k anymore . Sucks but oh well ive traded up enough now i have nice enough collection. Would love city and most definitely beserker but same predicament. And im so over selling stuff. You do have some awesome pieces.
Hey matey, cheers for the comment & yeah, it’s just now I have to be realistic about this… and I am really happy with my collection, so no need to be buying things I simply can’t display 👍🏻
@Haunt of the Collector Yeah no doubt just to sit boxed up.
Amazing genuine talk here. Collecting is like smoking if u want to quit you need to detach ur self from everything related to statues this includes youtube channels. It's an addiction a good one 😅 the only problem is when you can't sell what you have to make space for new statues. I have over 10 statues in boxes sealed because I have no space to display them. When I look around and I say what's my least favourite that I would want to part with I honestly can't pick one. But again some new lines are really good and hard not to order them. Well one thing I'm sure of if I could turn back the time I would stick to busts and maybe get 2 or 3 grail 1/3 pieces. Statues takes more space and most of the time included 2 or 3 boxes and so hard to move it around plus goodluck not having a breakages in comparison to busts.
Hey there, cheers matey, really appreciate your input and insight into you own collection hurdles! 👍🏻
I’m glad your keeping Big Chap that’s a piece I absolutely need in my collection I’d sacrifice other pieces for. Your reasons are legitimate I’m actually running low on display and box space as well
Cheers matey! Yeah, BC is 100% coming, no question at all! I have no Alien pieces and I think this one is just one of the best there is!
Cheers matey 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollector The first one with the wall is the best one. Yours will not have the wall, but it’s basically the same statue, so congrats. The Dog Alien is also amazing. The Warrior looks great too.
@@eyesears113 hey matey - yeah, the P1 Dog Alien is just totally amazing & I think, potentially, the best Alien statue ever made!!!
Cheers matey 👍🏻
Your reasons are totally understandable and valid. I'm of the same mindset, I'm being very selective with pieces I really want as to just getting it on a whim for the same reasons you outlined. Ripely, I still got on pre-order, she's a keepr. The City Hunter bust I currently have on PO, I'm in two minds about it too. I'm just waiting to see in hand pictures of it before I make a final decision. Ultimately, it's end pieces I'm collecting now.
Appreciate your honesty in this video 👍🏾
Cheers matey! I didn’t want to have to do this kind of content, but it’s gotten to the point where I have to reign in on how much is coming!…
Cheers my matey! 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollectorI hear you, you gotta weight up the pros and cons, choosing what's best. Aside from those pieces I just mentioned (Ripely and CH) just two more payments on them. I'm waiting for my Paul Atreides to be shipped from P1.
The only other pieces I'm waiting on is Prime 1's T2 (T-800 - T-1000), AVP (Scar/Wolf) and John Wick. I need a Balrog (Darkside) and DUNE Sandworm and some PCS classic flim pieces and I'm done!
@@mitchelllawrence2798 that’s superb matey! I’m really just wanting MoS & KotD (& a Shelob!)… and I’m really happy with that LOTR line done for me!… 💀👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollectorAh ok, nice. The problem is I'm into so much things 😅I gotta narrow it down to what I ultimately love.
@@mitchelllawrence2798 I’ll always collect mate, always!!! But, I am now going to start being more frugal with my spending! 😁👍🏻
I was never really into jumping for POs and my “collection “ consists of few pieces. After watching this video I’m tempted to cancel my PO for Lurtz (classic series from Weta) simply because I am still waiting for the Witchking, that’s always been my priority. I’ll think about though since I’m not 100% sure if I want to give up on Lurtz like I did on Aragorn
Will see what the future holds 🙈 cheers
Hey matey! Yeah, it’s so difficult but why?? I’m just telling myself that I have so much that’s awesome that anything else isn’t essential at all (none of it is, really!…)… so, I’m just being much tighter on my self control… well, I’m trying to be!! 😁
Cheers matey 👍🏻
@@hauntofthecollector I’m mostly worried that the statues will be cluttered if I get too many, the plus of my sort of collection is that I only collect Weta pieces therefore Lurtz would look great alongside the (hopefully) upcoming Witchking 😅 and as you said, there’s so much we could be spending money instead of statues
@@krzychuk.6364 that’s the thing for me now matey… I shudder when I think about how much I spent on shipping and import fees last year!! Scary number!!… 😩
I do agree that the Infinity LOTR stuff generally is missing that X factor, I don't know what it is. Maybe I'm just not a fan of really big LOTR pieces. The old Sideshow/Weta LOTR statues were my first statues ever, was that 18 years ago or something? So maybe my brain is programmed to enjoy the smaller scales when it comes to that license, as well as the charm of their more traditional sculpts. I considered the Infinity Witch-king, but in the end I am contemplating just buying the Sideshow Morgul Lord Legendary Scale bust, which I owned for a while about 15 years ago haha. Sure it's half scale but it's a bust, so really not that big (and very hollow ofc). I wish I could see Weta's upcoming Witch-king first though but we have no idea when that's coming, SDCC or later... I think you're gonna be very happy with the P1 version, it's pretty amazing. Btw have you compared prices buying straight from P1 or overseas retailers vs buying in the UK or from EU retailers? I think you can end up saving quite a bit of money without those crazy shipping costs, you seem to order direct a lot and at the moment long distance shipping is crazy expensive. I rarely pay more than 40-50 euro for anything I order locally, no matter the size, seriously
Hey matey, cheers for the superb comment here!
Yeah, I have mate & to be totally honest mate, were I to order from CDUK, I’d have to wait around 6+ months longer to receive my item, but from what I can see, I’d probably save around 15-20% from what I’m currently paying ordering direct from P1.
So, it’s a case of do I prefer to save money, but be prepared to wait quite some time longer??…
And to that, I’m afraid to be honest, I’ll pay the extra to receive much sooner! Daft, I know, but it’s just how I am!…
Cheers again my mate 👍🏻
I have always been cautious when pre ordering because of limited space mainly but the statues i have bought i havn,t regretted and i still love them . Sometimes we just have to say no so i understand your reasons jason 👍
Hey there matey, yeah I’ve been somewhat ignorantly believing I can find room for all these pieces & the harsh reality is, I can’t!
So, tough decisions have to be made… 😁👍🏻
I never have more than 1 or 2 preorders at a time. It's important to stay grounded in this hobby. I think you're spot on with saying to appreciate your collection and not always having something new to keep you excited.
Hey matey, cheers for that, really appreciate you saying my mate 👍🏻
wow at 9:39 you can really see how much weight you lost ! great job :D
Thank you matey - since December last year I’ve lost over 3.5 stone! Feeling good my mate! 😁👍🏻
I was surprised that you kept your Ripley P1 pre-order for so long considering she doesn't fit the villain theme you've got going.
Yeah, that’s very true mate… it was just she’s not been done & may not be done again?… so, it was that factor that made me hold on to her PO for so long… 👍🏻