Coming Soon: Jubilee Bishoujo Statue by Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya has gone X-crazy with their latest new reveals.  This newest offering is everybody's favorite 90's X-ingenue Jubilation Lee.  I have to admit I kinda like it.  I like the entire Bishoujo line but they're a bit too small for my collecting tastes.  Given that no other company has had the cajones to make a statue of Miss Lee, I may actually take the plunge and get this one.  We shall see.

Coming Soon: Wolverine - Brown Costume - Danger Room Sessions Statue by Kotobukiya

It looks like Kotobukiya finally answered the very loud grunts of fans that have been clamoring for this statue to be released.  Although it's slightly different than the statue that was originally sneaked a few years ago, it's got a certain appeal that can't be denied.  For me it has a Sam Keith-esque quality to it that might make it a buy.  It won't be out until next year though so I have plenty of time to deliberate.

Coming Soon: Sentinel Maquette by Sideshow Collectibles - Up For Order

HALT MUTANT! The Sentinel is finally up for order! Mine is already ordered. I thought about getting multiple copies, but at $900 I will have to pass. Fortunately Sideshow has a payment plan which I got on for this guy. $80 a month is manageable. I needed a Sentinel in my collection and now I will have one. It will fit in perfectly with my Bowen X-men. If you're interested in getting one, click on any of the text here to do so (clicking through my site to order any Sideshow piece supports my site and channel. Thanks!)

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Mojo Statue by Bowen Designs

Are you a slave to your television?  If your answer is no, it won't be for long...

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Coming Soon: Emma Frost Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

Sideshow is at it again.  They've once again created a beautiful statue of the scantily clad Emma Frost.  Her days in the Hellfire Club were especially showy given her outfit was essentially lingerie.  I likely won't be getting this, but to all the half naked female statue collectors out there, CONGRATS!

Cable - Retro Statue on a Sentinel - by Bowen Designs

Let's go back in time into the future.

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X-Men Statue Origins: Mystery Chroming Project

Here's a super ambiguous glimpse into the big chroming project in the works.

Apocalypse Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles!!!

 

Apocalypse...NOW!

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Film Review Mash-Up: X-Men Days of Future Past

Once again I want to thank everyone that's been clicking on the Sideshow Banners when buying a Sideshow product (any product purchased through the banner helps the site).  Without you I wouldn't have had the funds to finally buy a decent editing software.  Below is the result of your help.  It's the first of the many to come videos I'll be producing for The X-lair with some quality editing.  I hope you enjoy it and the many more to come.

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Omega Red Statue by Bowen Designs

Days of Future Past didn't have Omega Red in it... so here he is.

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Snapshot: A Taste of Things to Come

I've picked the spot for my Apocalypse Premium Format Figure.  I hope he fits!

Coming Soon: Apocalypse Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles - Part Deux

Holy mighty morphin power villain Batman!  Apocalypse Premium Format Figure is finally going to arrive.  I just got the 21 day notice on this bad ass baddy!  I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Production Mishap? - Channing Lebeau

Channing Tatem as Gambit... it could work.  Certainly not as a statue though!

Coming Soon: Sentinel Maquette by Sideshow Collectibles

Happy Days of Future Past day indeed!  Sideshow surprised the hell out of me today by including this teaser in their promotional email.  I was hoping they would do something for this glorious day in X-men history, but I didn't actually think it would happen.  I don't have any Sentinels in my X-men statue collection so I am undoubtedly going to get this.  Thanks Sideshow... but more importantly... thanks Bryan Singer!!!

X-men: Days of Future Past Film Review

I finally saw the film!  Below is my extensive video review.  The first five minutes have no spoilers and I'll give you plenty of warning in the video before I start to reveal spoilers.  Enjoy!

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Cyclops - 90's Statue by Bowen Designs

Happy Days of Future Past Day!  Since it's likely we will not see Cyclops in the new film, I thought we should see Cyclops somewhere...

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That Would Make A Great..."X-men: No More Humans" Edition

     I just got through reading the first original X-men graphic novel since "God Loves,Man Kills", titled "No More Humans".  There were a few images in the graphic novel, drawn by Salvador Larocca, that I think would make for some great statues.  They inspired me to resurrect the "That Would Make A Great..." post series.

© Marvel 

Styfe - Custom Chrome Painted Statue by Bowen Designs

Shine on you crazy clone!

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Quick Clip: Chrome Styfe

The collection post is coming soon, but here's a taste...

Snapshot: Styfe Shines!

He hath arrived!

Collection Post Update - Gladiator by Bowen Designs

     In my haste to get all my statues catalogued with pics and vids I may have missed the mark on some of the content I've posted.  Thus, every now and then when I get the chance I will reshoot photos as well as perhaps make new video introductions for the statues I've already posted as collection posts.

     The second statue I managed to take new photos of is the Gladiator statue by Bowen Designs.  The updated photos are up and ready for your viewing.  You can check them out by clicking here:

Gladiator Statue Collection Post 

Beast - Classic Statue by Bowen Designs

There's nothing like a classic Beast to brighten one's day!

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Snapshot: A Thunderbird Swoops Into My 70's Display

The forecast calls for Thunder!

Snapshot: Beastly Orgy For The Eyes!

Beast your eyes on this!

Snapshot: A Classic Beast Comes A Pummelin'

I got a nice surprise in the mail today!

X-men Statue Origins: Stryfe II

My Stryfe statue is finally ready!  Below is the final pic of the chromed crazed clone!  I should have it by next week!  Woo hoo!!!

Jean Grey Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles is up for order!

She's finally up for order and she is beautiful.  The exclusive version has a switch out pony tail variant head which is very nice!  They've limited those to one per customer so I can only imagine that it will be extremely limited.  That's why I've already put in my order!!!

If you're getting her, and would like to support my blog and youtube channel, please click here, or one of the Sideshow banners to order her!

Thanks!

The Final X-men Days of Future Past Film Trailer!

The final trailer is here!  Now bring on the Sentinel statues!!!

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Coming Soon: Beast Classic Statue

Bowen Designs has put a surprise statue up for sale today at Rocky's Vault.  You can check it out here:

https://www.rockysvault.com/shop/beast-classic-statue-2/

Apparently the edition size is 75!  Get it while it lasts!

Evening Update:  Well it looks like the statue sold out in about 2 hours.  I'm very happy to say I got my order in.  I have a feeling this one is going to shoot strait up in value.  Congrats to everyone that managed to get your hands on one!

**I would be willing to trade mine for a White Costume Storm Premium Format Figure** 

I missed out on that statue just as many of you missed out on this one.  The Storm is more important to me than this statue, which will likely be equally as valuable as Storm given the limited edition size.  Thus I think it is a fair trade.  If you know of somebody that might be interested in this trade, please have her/him contact me!!!

Magneto Statue by Bowen Designs

The second coming of Magnus...

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X-men Statue Origins: Chromed Stryfe

I just got this work in progress update on the recent Stryfe statue by Bowen Deigns which I, and several other collectors, decided to get chromed.  It looks incredible!!!  I can't believe how much better the chrome job makes the statue.  This is the best decision I have made as a collector!

Thanks to Jason/Hellsbels51 for the photo!

Coming Soon: Spiral Statue by Bowen Designs

Jason Smith posted these over the weekend.  I'm assuming they're a spec design, but hopefully Bowen decides to produce her as soon as they renew their contract with Marvel.  This design is to die for!!!

X-men: Days of Future Past - The New Trailer has Arrived!

The new trailer is here!  Although we still don't see enough, because Bryan Singer is smart to save all the great eye candy for the actual film, we see sufficient glimpses of awesome sequences that I think will be legendary!  Bring on the film... and of course... the statues!

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Psylocke Statue by Bowen Designs

Psylocke has a mind for combat and a bod for sin!

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Statue Showdown: Modern Rogue vs. Classic Rogue Statues by Bowen Designs

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

Sunfire Statue by Bowen Designs

You should not stare directly into the sun... but this one time you might want to make an exception.  I introduce you to Sunfire!

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Madelyne Pryor Goblin Queen Statue by Bowen Designs

Prepare for an Inferno in your eyes... I introduce to you The Goblin Queen!

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Snapshot: A little Sunfire burns into the 70's team

Here's my new set up with my newest statue, Sunfire!

Snapshot: The Executioner's Song

On homage...

Kucharek Love

I thought I'd share this with you all.  I got a message from one of the Kucharek brothers today:

Hey

 

 A friend of mine sent me a link to your reviews of our work ,I have to say we appreciate the kind words.

Thanks for taking it easy on the sculpts.....

 

Dennis Kucharek (one half of the Kucharek Brothers)

 

How cool is this?  

Stryfe Statue by Bowen Designs

I will now cause you Stryfe...

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Statue Showdown: Custom 1/4 Scale Gambit vs. Gambit Premium Format Figure by Sideshow

     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.

Snapshot - Modern X-men Displays

This is my recently completed Modern X-men display.  Look upon it's grandeur and tremble!

Wolverine - Astonishing X-men Statue by Bowen Designs

Prepare to be astonished...

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Emma Frost - Modern Statue Clear Variant by Bowen Designs

This introduction is transparent.

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X-men: Days of Future Past (Film) - Statue Options 6

Yesterday there were 25 covers revealed of Empire magazine which showcase the characters from the upcoming megahit X-men: DOFP.  You can check most of them out here starting with the "Future Sentinel" .  All of these could be translated into one hell of a statue series. Imagine the possibilities of a full set of X-film statues (mmmm...).

Statue Showdown: X-factor Iceman vs. Clear Iceman CC Exclusive by Bowen Designs

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

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Snapshot: Modern Love

These two were made for eachother

Juggernaut - Museum Pose Statue by Bowen Designs

Nothing can stop me from introducing you to Cain Marco...aka...The JUGGERNAUT!

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Iceman - Original X-men Statue by Bowen Designs

Let me introduce you to the missing link in my 60's X-men display... take it away Bobby!

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Snapshot: Completed O5 X-men Bowen Set

I finally got Iceman a few days ago and thus have completed my Original X-men Bowen set. 

I'll put up pics and a video of Iceman later in the week...

Rogue - Modern Statue by Bowen Designs

A new Rogue statue should be introduced in classic X-men Statues of Future Past fashion!

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