I have an feeling I am unusual in this opinion, but I thought I would cast it out to the forum.
In setting up my figure collection many years ago, I started by photographing them and first began to focus on getting archetype characters: Policeman, Thug, Bank Robber, Terrorist, Priest, Prisoner. Themes basically revolved around good vs. bad. Over time I did not like the implied violence in the characters I chose. They were all so binary.
Then years later I discovered Hot Toys and the MCU, TOS Star Trek and Terminator, which kindled all kinds of childhood memories. Hunting down or customizing the specific character is what kept me coming back; screen accuracy does not really resonate for me, but details do, as well as materials like real metal, leather and glass. I built and continue to build very detailed environments for my figures.
Now that I have virtually any character I have ever wanted in 1/6 form, my tastes have gotten a bit more adventurous. I am focusing more on character design and staying away from anything licensed. These are more of an art form than fandom. Quality materials and detail are still important. so now I am buying figures made by Black 13 Park and Snow Corporation; my collection has essentially gone from binary to dystopian over the last 15 years or so.
So, would you ever buy a figure that you do not know the backstory behind, but just because you liked how it looked? If yes, how do you integrate that into your current display?
Is the costume variation of say, Iron Man or Spider-Man, something that attracts you? If so, how you do display the multiple figures of the same character?
In setting up my figure collection many years ago, I started by photographing them and first began to focus on getting archetype characters: Policeman, Thug, Bank Robber, Terrorist, Priest, Prisoner. Themes basically revolved around good vs. bad. Over time I did not like the implied violence in the characters I chose. They were all so binary.
Then years later I discovered Hot Toys and the MCU, TOS Star Trek and Terminator, which kindled all kinds of childhood memories. Hunting down or customizing the specific character is what kept me coming back; screen accuracy does not really resonate for me, but details do, as well as materials like real metal, leather and glass. I built and continue to build very detailed environments for my figures.
Now that I have virtually any character I have ever wanted in 1/6 form, my tastes have gotten a bit more adventurous. I am focusing more on character design and staying away from anything licensed. These are more of an art form than fandom. Quality materials and detail are still important. so now I am buying figures made by Black 13 Park and Snow Corporation; my collection has essentially gone from binary to dystopian over the last 15 years or so.
So, would you ever buy a figure that you do not know the backstory behind, but just because you liked how it looked? If yes, how do you integrate that into your current display?
Is the costume variation of say, Iron Man or Spider-Man, something that attracts you? If so, how you do display the multiple figures of the same character?