Cyclops X-factor Statue by Bowen Designs

I'd like to introduce you to the stylistically best looking Cyclops design ever created in magnificent statue form.

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Production Mishap: Cyclossus

     Although the factories that produce the statues generally do a good job, there is always that occasional production mishap that leads to some rather unpleasant results.  For instance:

Statue Showdown: X-factor Jean vs. Phoenix by Bowen Designs

     Once again it's time for the statue comparison showdown melee video bonanza you never knew you needed to see.

Warning:  The following video may help you form an opinion you didn't know you needed to form.

Solve For X 10 - Solved by maverick1891

     The following is a black and white photo of an X that is located on one of the statues in my collection which has already been featured on my blog.  The image may or may not be rotated, so the X won't necessarily look exactly as it would in an upright statue. Your job is to tell me which statue it belongs to.

     You can weigh in on the comments section if you think you've  figured it out. I've decided to leave these unsolved until someone solves them so I will no longer be providing the solution on the following post.  Unless it says solved in the post title, the solution is still up for grabs.

     Good journey!

8/3 - Update - It took a while but the X in this equation has finally been solved by friend of the blog and master sleuth maverick1891!  Nice job!

Coming Soon: Juggernaut Staue by Kotobukiya

     This is the final post featuring cool stuff that was revealed this last weekend at San Diego Comic Con 2013.  Kotobukiya surprised us all by revealing their very own Juggernaut statue sculpted by Eric Sosa.

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Coming Soon: Psylocke - X-force Statue by Kotobukiya

     This is the second post featuring cool stuff that was revealed this last weekend at San Diego Comic Con 2013.  Today I'm taking a look at the forthcoming X-force Psylocke statue that was displayed at the Kotobukiya booth (because they're producing it, unless that wasn't clear:P).

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Warpath - Custom Modern Statue by Kotobukiya

 

James Proudstar has already been introduced, but he put on some pounds since the last time, so let me reintroduce you to Warpath!

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Coming Soon: Apocalypse Premium Format Figure By Sideshow Collectibles

(Update 7/11/14 - The statue is released and in my collection which you can check out here.)
(Update 10/31 - This statue is up for order!  Check it out here)

 I thought I would recap some of the cool stuff that was revealed this last weekend at San Diego Comic Con 2013.  The first post focuses on my favorite new forthcoming statue.

     It's finally here! After years of waiting Sideshow Collectibles has finally delivered the father of all X-men villain statues.

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Display Options: Apocalypse Statue by Bowen Designs

     The newest statue to have its display potentional explored is everybody's living god, Apocalypse!

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Solve For X 9

     The following is a black and white photo of an X that is located on one of the statues in my collection which has already been featured on my blog.  The image may or may not be rotated, so the X won't necessarily look exactly as it would in an upright statue. Your job is to tell me which statue it belongs to.

     You can weigh in on the comments section if you think you've  figured it out. I've decided to leave these unsolved until someone solves them so I will no longer be providing the solution on the following post.  Unless it says solved in the post title, the solution is still up for grabs.

     Have at it my friends!

X-men Statue Origins: Custom Banshee

     My custom Banshee statue is one of my favorite pieces.

     The following photos document the evolution of this statue from it's original form to the very cool design you see here.

Snapshot - 1/4 Scale Custom Statues

     It's time for another Snapshot post, where I post  shots of various parts of my collection, to wet the appetite of those that can't wait for me to properly document it.  This snapshot is of 4 of the 1/4 scale statues I have displayed with the current addition Bishop.

The only statue of the four that I have posted thus far into my "Collection Post"s is the Bishop statue.  Stay tuned for "Collection Post"s on the other three.

Rogue Classic Statue by Bowen Designs

Rogue looked her best in the 80's. Introducing X-men statue perfection...

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Statue Showdown: Punk vs. Retro Storm Statues by Bowen Designs

     Once again it's time for the statue comparison showdown melee video bonanza you never knew you needed to see.

Warning:  The following video may help you form an opinion you didn't know you needed to form.

Solve For X 8 - Solved by maverick1891

     The following is a black and white photo of an X that is located on one of the statues in my collection which has already been featured on my blog.  The image may or may not be rotated, so the X won't necessarily look exactly as it would in an upright statue. Your job is to tell me which statue it belongs to.

     You can weigh in on the comments section if you think you've  figured it out. I've decided to leave these unsolved until someone solves them.  I will no longer be providing the solution on the following post.  So unless it says solved in the post title, the solution is still up for grabs.

Break a leg!

Read more if you want the solution...

Coming Soon: X-force Psylocke Bishoujo Statue

     I introduced the Bishoujo line with the "Beyond My Collection" post of the Jean Grey Bishoujo statue. As I mentioned then there are a variety of statues in this line which I'll be covering in more posts in the future.  This post focuses on the newest offering by Kotobukiya in this line.  It's the Bishoujo statue  of X-force Psylocke.

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That Would Make A Great..."Age of Apocalypse: Apocalypse" Edition

     The Age of Apocalypse (AoA) is one of my favorite X-men storylines. In the 90's Marvel killed off Professor Xavier in the past and reinvented the present with Apocalypse as the ruler of the mutant dominated world. It was a mind-boggling move for a teenage comic fan like myself to be exposed to which resulted in a permanent reverence for it. Since this essentially became an alternate reality, all the characters in the X-verse (and some throughout the Marvel universe) were redesigned. As a fan of X-statues and this era, I dream of an entire set of these designs being made as statues. Hopefully it'll happen one day.

     Today's "That Would Make A Great..." post focuses on the newly imagined design of Apocalypse. Since all the characters were re imagined, all the designs are too big  for one post. Thus I'll be focusing on them in a variety of posts dedicated to this era.

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Beast Original Version Statue by Bowen Designs

A doctor deserves a proper introduction. I introduce to you the Dr. Henry McCoy, aka BEAST!

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The Wolverine (Film) Statue Options 5

     July 26th is closer than ever and I for one can't wait.  This is one of those films that I'm totally ambivalent about.  I want to watch it and love it, but I also don't want to watch it for the fear that it will be a big let down.  It's an X-men Film though and that means it's a can't miss.  But we have heard nothing about forthcoming statues based on the film's designs.  What gives?

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Sabretooth Statue by Bowen Designs

Victor Creed needs no introduction, but I'm going to give him one anyway.

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Solve For X 7 - Solved by maverick1891

     The following is a black and white photo of an X that is located on one of the statues in my collection which has already been featured on my blog.  The image may or may not be rotated, so the X won't necessarily look exactly as it would in an upright statue. Your job is to tell me which statue it belongs to.

     You can weigh in on the comments section if you think you've  figured it out. I've decided to leave these unsolved until someone solves them.  I will no longer be providing the solution on the following post.  So unless it says solved in the post title, the solution is still up for grabs.

Bon chance!

Read more if you'd like the solution...

That Would Make A Great..."X-treme X-men v2 #8-12" Edition

     Although the current volume of X-treme X-men is no more, there are certainly a huge amount of interesting ideas within it that could inspire some great statues.  The series dealt with Dazzler being whisked off into multiple dimensions on a mission to kill evil Xaviers that were hell bent on destroying the multiverse.  What's most interesting about the unique versions of the characters she encountered in her travels is that a couple of them have now entered the normal Marvel universe (earth 616).  What this means for future continuity is up in the air, but I for one and very excited about the possibilities.

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Should I or Shouldn't I?: Sabretooth Classic Statue by Bowen Designs

   
     It's time to once again turn the question to you to see if you think I should take the plunge or not with a statue I have yet to buy.  This statue is special because I actually did buy it a couple of weeks ago and because it arrived damaged I've been once again left to ponder the decision of getting it again or not. I of course speak of the very impressive Sabretooth Classic Statue.

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Cyclops - Original X-men Team Statue by Bowen Designs

     Going back in time leaves a person a bit discombobulated.  Perhaps an introduction will serve to reestablish some clarity.

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70's X-men Display

     This is the first of the many posts highlighting the displays I've managed to throw together with the various statues I've collected over the years.  The photos you'll see are not of the actual displays, but of the same set ups placed in an area where I can light them better and give the camera a better look.  I want to make sure I can properly show you the displays.

     The first set I am featuring is the 70's X-men display which I have worked hard to perfect.  I felt like I finally got it right about two years ago and haven't changed it since.