New to the Game, but an old time collector

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Ely and I used to collect action figures, statues and mini-busts when I was in my late teens and early 20's.
After that, I got into collecting life sized items, Star Wars helmets, 1:1 statues (including the 8 ft. Hulk which still guards my garage).
I'm a part time sculptor and do mostly portrait busts of movie/tv characters, but also make replica props.
I'm on ebay under the same name, but don't sell any of my work there, mostly use it just for buying stuff. . . and between my wife and I, we've purchased quite a lot through the years.

I have a site I haven't updated lately to showcase some of my work at bustedupstudios.com

Anyway, just got into 1/6th scale collecting and now have several (Hot Toys IM MKII, MKIII, Jack Sparrow, DX 06 Jack Sparrow, DX09 Keaton Batman and just purchased DX 08 Nicholson from a member here and DX as well as the Christopher Reeve Superman.
Not Hot Toys, but I also have the Big Chief 11th Doctor 1/6 figure.
. . . oh and the tiny Hot Toys 1989 Batmobile.

Looking forward to learning and purchasing more stuff, so expect PMs from me if you have stuff I want

That's some nice work you've done there.

Welcome to the board!

Glad to be here! My wallet however is crying in agony

welcome...we accept visa, MC, discover and amex!! LOL!!!

Welcome to the boards VashDstampede, would be cool to see a pic of the hulk guarding your garage btw.

Thanks guys! I'm having a great experience so far and all those I've spoken to have been really great and accommodating.
Phantomlim83 - Here's a small pic of the green guy:

Welcome to the Freaks

to the board!

to the Show, Ely!

Thanks guys! Been having a blast looking around and getting familiar with the site. Too many cool things, not enough money
Members have been great to deal with and just got a MKI from another member. That makes 3 purchases in under a week, man I really need to pace myself

VashDStampede said:

Thanks guys! I'm having a great experience so far and all those I've spoken to have been really great and accommodating.
Phantomlim83 - Here's a small pic of the green guy:

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did you have to remove some ceiling for that?

Gladly, it fits in my garage. I was afraid it wasn't going to since we moved to a different house, but we squeezed him in there. Broke one of those bulbs though, but he stands facing the door as you walk in.
Had a blast watching people do double takes on the street when we moved

Great to have you on the board. Hope to purchase one of your Goldbulm sculpts. Magnificent Work I must say...

Welcome to the forum!