Statues & Figures Thread - Any & All Game Related

[0329liuken]

Not everyone's willing to pay $900 for a statue. I'm a HUGE Uncharted fan, I'll think about it a lot if there's a Nathan Drake statue for $900.

People value stuff differently, I'll never pay $900 for a batman statue or $72000000 for an old Chevy.

You said "Instead of getting nice $100 statues, why not get one massive one that is many times more epic and scarce". Who would get nine of the same $100 statues? Why people buy $100 statue when there's a $900 and better one? Not everyone can afford a $900 statue. The way you said it sounds like "you're stupid to get the $100 one when there's a $900 and better one". It offends people, not only people who bought the $100 one.

[dwade23]

Originally Posted by 0329liuken

Not everyone's willing to pay $900 for a statue. I'm a HUGE Uncharted fan, I'll think about it a lot if there's a Nathan Drake statue for $900.

People value stuff differently, I'll never pay $900 for a batman statue or $72000000 for an old Chevy.

You said "Instead of getting nice $100 statues, why not get one massive one that is many times more epic and scarce". Who would get nine of the same $100 statues? Why people buy $100 statue when there's a $900 and better one? Not everyone can afford a $900 statue. The way you said it sounds like "you're stupid to get the $100 one when there's a $900 and better one". It offends people, not only people who bought the $100 one.

I'm providing a logical alternative view for those writing off a $900 statue as "too expensive". You seem to taking that personally which is your personal choice. You can disagree with my view and provide logical reasons why you disagree and hence the discussion can continue. Getting upset and taking things personally about a discussion is not a productive addition to this thread.

You also completely missed the point of this line: "Instead of getting nine $100 statues, why not get one massive one that is many times more epic and scarce". Where did I say you had to get the SAME nine statues? My point was, if people can afford nine $100 statues, they can certainly afford ONE $900 statue. If you feel offended because you bought the $100 one, then maybe you shouldn't have bought the $100 statue? Getting offended means you believe someone is attacking you, if you believe I am attacking you, then you have missed the entire point of my posts.

[0329liuken]

Originally Posted by dwade23

I'm providing a logical alternative view for those writing off a $900 statue as "too expensive". You seem to taking that personally which is your personal choice. You can disagree with my view and provide logical reasons why you disagree and hence the discussion can continue. Getting upset and taking things personally about a discussion is not a productive addition to this thread.

You also completely missed the point of this line: "Instead of getting nine $100 statues, why not get one massive one that is many times more epic and scarce". Where did I say you had to get the SAME nine statues? My point was, if people can afford nine $100 statues, they can certainly afford ONE $900 statue. If you feel offended because you bought the $100 one, then maybe you shouldn't have bought the $100 statue?

I have a lot of statues but I don't have a $900 one. I'd rather purchase nine different $100 statues rather than purchasing a single $900 one. I think most people will do the same.

I'm not offended, if I'm offended by you, you win, right? I can afford a $900 statue. Hell I can afford a $2000 statue, but how many people would spend $900 on a statue?

Think and say whatever you want, just think about why people are arguing against you at the same time.

[Dreamcazman]

Thought I'd just throw my 2c in here... As a huge Batman fan I would love to pick up the Prime 1 statue as it's everything I could ever hope for in a Batman statue, but two things, actually three things are holding me back.

1. Price, normally I could afford it but the timing at the moment isn't good for me or my family (plus the missus would probably shoot me, lol) + the exchange rate is a killer atm.
2. Space, this thing is huge! I live in a fairly big house but displaying a piece like this would be difficult, which leads me to...
3. Kids, I have three youngsters under seven and I would be petrified everyday to leave the house to go to work & come home to find something smashed on it. Our kids are pretty good & they know not to touch daddy's stuff, but accidents do happen. I'd have to get a glass cabinet or something made up & extra insurance which again adds to the total cost.

Believe me, it is a great value for money piece, but not for me given my situation. I'm waiting to see what SS's next Batman release is - hopefully a statue with a decent pose & price to boot.

[flatout]

He is just trying to justify his purchase by getting us to agree with him and say we are buying one too or that we also think it is an amazing deal (oh and that if anyone has an different opinion or different views on how you spend your money on collectables you are wrong).

Guys there is no point in discussing with someone who does not take what you say at face value and also thinks the only opinions that are valid are his own (there is no agree to disagree with this person, also sadly he cannot see past his own views and and situation to realize other people have different money flows and different responsibilities... let alone different tastes and collecting priorities).


When he keeps arguing that your opinion is wrong he takes on the "victim" and it is we who are "offended" by his views. We need to respect his opinion about our opinions all being wrong.

[dwade23]

Originally Posted by 0329liuken

I can afford a $900 statue. Hell I can afford a $2000 statue, but how many people would spend $900 on a statue?

People who are big fans of Batman (like myself) and understand the quality of Prime 1's statues.

Originally Posted by Dreamcazman

Believe me, it is a great value for money piece, but not for me given my situation. I'm waiting to see what SS's next Batman release is - hopefully a statue with a decent pose & price to boot.

Thankyou for understanding the point I was trying to make instead of calling me an idiot, thick or some other rude term.
The way you explained why its unaffordable for you makes a lot more sense than the way others in this forums have.
Popcultcha have a pretty good price for it at the moment, but you are right, the exchange rate isn't the best now. Through Popcultcha it works out to be about $100AUD cheaper than if imported yourself.

To the people getting offended by my views, remember this is a DISCUSSION forum. I cannot help if you get overly emotional or offended if I put forth an opinion you do not agree with.

[Damnation]

Originally Posted by Dreamcazman

Thought I'd just throw my 2c in here... As a huge Batman fan I would love to pick up the Prime 1 statue as it's everything I could ever hope for in a Batman statue, but two things, actually three things are holding me back.

1. Price, normally I could afford it but the timing at the moment isn't good for me or my family (plus the missus would probably shoot me, lol) + the exchange rate is a killer atm.
2. Space, this thing is huge! I live in a fairly big house but displaying a piece like this would be difficult, which leads me to...
3. Kids, I have three youngsters under seven and I would be petrified everyday to leave the house to go to work & come home to find something smashed on it. Our kids are pretty good & they know not to touch daddy's stuff, but accidents do happen. I'd have to get a glass cabinet or something made up & extra insurance which again adds to the total cost.

Believe me, it is a great value for money piece, but not for me given my situation. I'm waiting to see what SS's next Batman release is - hopefully a statue with a decent pose & price to boot.

The one thing that is certain, there will be more batman statues especially the way SS is releasing them.

[flatout]

Batman Arkham Knight DC Collectables Limited Edition Statue Unboxing & Review

[Barran]

here are some nice pics from Grommash Hellscream from the ComicCon 2015, pics by toyark.com

Release Date is Sep. 2015, price 350 $, Measures 18"/45.72cm

World of Warcraft - Grommash Hellscream

[flatout]

That is awesome.

Did you see that life-sized one? That is just amazing: