I couldn't help myself.  I saw this custom statue of Sauron and I had to have it!

 

Snapshot: Kotobukiya ArtFx Cyclops Figurine vs.Sideshow's Apocalypse

     This is my first of these ArtFx figures.  They're sort of like well designed action figures minus the "action".  Meaning, they have no articulation whatsoever.  They don't look nor feel like statues., but they look cool. This incarnation of Cyclops is probably one of my all time favorites so I wanted a 3 dimensional version of it.  I would love Sideshow to do a diorama, or a premium format figure of just him or him and the Uncanny Team.  This is also the last purported version of the original Cylcops if the post Secret Wars stories about him are true.

Snapshot: Sideshow's Sentinel Invades My Collection

It took way too long, but he was totally worth the wait.  This thing is an X-fan's wet dream!

Coming Soon: Wolverine Brown Costume Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

    I just pre-ordered this forthcoming work of art that Sideshow just put up for order.  Although it won't be out for a year, this is one Wolverine 1/4 scale premium format worth having. You can order the exclusive version with the switch out Katana sword by clicking this link:

Marvel Wolverine - Brown Costume Marvel Premium Format(TM) Figure

 

And there's a companion piece coming in the guise of Classic Sabretooth.  I look forward to the full reveal on this one!

Coming Soon: Kotobukiya Magneto ArtFx Marvel Now Statue

     Kotobukiya has finally unveiled the second of their set of Art FX statues of the Marvel Now X-Men. This second statue is a version of the Magneto, that was introduced in his excellent solo series which just ended.  This statue is beautiful.  I would be performing a disservice to the X-Men in general if I didn't snatch this guy up as a pre-order (I ordered it from Big Bad Toy Store).

If you haven't read this book, you can check out my video summarizing the first seven issues below.

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I finally picked up the Black Queen Jean Grey Statue which adds quite a bit to my Dark Phoenix Saga collection.  I'm super happy with her!

Wolverine Danger Room Sessions Brown Cosume Statue by Kotobukiya

The time has come. I finally have a brown costume Wolverine statue that I can be proud of.

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Coming Soon: Kotobukiya Art FX Cyclops Marvel Now Statue

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     Kotobukiya has finally unveiled the first of their set of Art FX statues of the Marvel Now X-Men.  The first is the best of the mutant designs, Cyclops with the x visor.  I love this design and have wanted somebody to make a statue of this since I first saw it.  Unfortunately, since it falls under the Art Fx Plus category, it's only 1/10th scale, and thus is out of scale with Bowen  and Koto Danger Room Sessions statues, so it likely won't work in my collection.  The entire set might work though, so I'll consider it.  Either way, if Koto wants to send me a sample, I would be happy to review it on the X-Lair!

Jubilee Bishoujo Statue by Kotobukiya

Does a mall babe eat chilli fries?

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Production Mishap - Modern Rogue Leaning Problem

     It had been months since I thought anything about the statues, or the configuration of my modern X-Men display.  Over the the last few weeks that changed as I began noticing something very strange.  The modern Rogue statue had began to lean forward.  Fortunately I had put a little museum putty below most of my statues recently, so the statue was nowhere near the point of tilting forward and falling over... or so I thought!

Coming Soon: Rogue Danger Room Sessions Statue by Kotobukiya

     Kotobukiya is at it again, sort of.  I say sort of because we were promised a Rogue statue years that was never released.  It was a bit heartbreaking (relatively speaking of course... it is ultimately just a statue).  Hopefully that won't happen again and this beautiful rendition of Rogue in her 90's garb will be mine!!!

Quick Clip - Reaction Vid: 2016 The Year of the X-Film

In 2016 we're going to get 3 new X-Men films.  That means that Fox and Marvel may finally realize that it's time to work together to merchandise the hell out of them.  You know what that means?  More statues!!!  The following video reacts to the news of these three films.

Quick Clip: X-Lair Update

Here's a quick update on what's been going on. Happy new year folks!!!

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.