1:3 Sagat

[joyfi2]

Pardon my Street Fighter ignorance but Im just curious...

Is the Thai guardian set, source material from a street fighter stage? I mean, are they referenced from a Sagat stage in any of the games? (ex. in the background)

[Sgt Taz]

Originally Posted by joyfi2

Pardon my Street Fighter ignorance but Im just curious...

Is the Thai guardian set, source material from a street fighter stage? I mean, are they referenced from a Sagat stage in any of the games? (ex. in the background)

Good question

For the price though I cant not buy them especialy considering how much they enhance the display

[Adon]

I believe it is just a traditional Thai lion statue. If you go to Thailand they are all over the place. So I guess it is just tradition of the Thai culture being that Sagat is from Thailand. Has little to do with street fighter stage background. Even in Thailand they are usually depicted in pairs so these guardians are actually accurate in its history and tradition. They are said to have powerful mythic protective benefits in front of monuments and buildings.

[joyfi2]

Originally Posted by Adon

I believe it is just a traditional Thai lion statue. If you go to Thailand they are all over the place. So I guess it is just tradition of the Thai culture being that Sagat is from Thailand. Has little to do with street fighter stage background. Even in Thailand they are usually depicted in pairs so these guardians are actually accurate in its history and tradition. They are said to have powerful mythic protective benefits in front of monuments and buildings.

Ah ok, thanks for the info on that.

[joyfi2]

Originally Posted by Sgt Taz

Good question

For the price though I cant not buy them especialy considering how much they enhance the display

Yea I agree, they really are beautiful. I didn't buy them but I definitely admire their sculpt.

[ZenLogikos]

Originally Posted by joyfi2

Pardon my Street Fighter ignorance but Im just curious...

Is the Thai guardian set, source material from a street fighter stage? I mean, are they referenced from a Sagat stage in any of the games? (ex. in the background)

Yes, there are many Thai guardians on Sagat's SF1 stage.

[joyfi2]

Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

Yes, there are many Thai guardians on Sagat's SF1 stage.

Thanks for the input. Yea, it looks like there are many of them.

[Joppula]

Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

Yes, there are many Thai guardians on Sagat's SF1 stage.

Too bad there wasn’t a SF1 Sagat offering. Imho, a colossally missed opportunity.

[Dragoncurry]

Originally Posted by Joppula

Congrats to all!

I can’t help but feel a bit sad however. As I remember preorder days when you could barely keep up wit the comments and community on this forum.

Our numbers used to be higher than the SS section on preorder day. And our thread even had various other creators in here watching the fireworks.

Sadly that aspect has been dissected. It’s like crickets in here now.

But I digress.....

Congrats all, Sagat is a masterful piece of artwork.

You don't need to be sad. This is normal. As people who entered the statue game over the last 4 years, their collections have grown, they've chosen their preferences, they've noted how much real estate they have to show statues, they've noted the increases in price, and finally, they've had conversations with the key members of their family.

1) Not enough space for the 1/3rd scale I can't imagine most people want statues through their entire house.

2) Loss of respect for the exclusive. The regular is good enough.

3) Ability to purchase below retail bc supply has increased reduces need to dive in PO day.

I don't think it's sad at all. I didn't comment on Akuma, and I was very happy I could buy the version that I did without stressing, and can properly assess my needs. Do I really want Akuma? Do I really want 2 Akumas, with 10 portraits?
Do I really want Sagat?

Compare that to Dhalsim, I couldn't get through the site, was nervous, stressed at work, and now I don't even love it like I used to during the hype period. Looking at my collection now, I think I could have done without Dhalsim and am annoyed I let myself get carried away.

[Joppula]

Originally Posted by Dragoncurry

You don't need to be sad. This is normal. As people who entered the statue game over the last 4 years, their collections have grown, they've chosen their preferences, they've noted how much real estate they have to show statues, they've noted the increases in price, and finally, they've had conversations with the key members of their family.

1) Not enough space for the 1/3rd scale I can't imagine most people want statues through their entire house.

2) Loss of respect for the exclusive. The regular is good enough.

3) Ability to purchase below retail bc supply has increased reduces need to dive in PO day.

I don't think it's sad at all. I didn't comment on Akuma, and I was very happy I could buy the version that I did without stressing, and can properly assess my needs. Do I really want Akuma? Do I really want 2 Akumas, with 10 portraits?
Do I really want Sagat?

Compare that to Dhalsim, I couldn't get through the site, was nervous, stressed at work, and now I don't even love it like I used to during the hype period. Looking at my collection now, I think I could have done without Dhalsim and am annoyed I let myself get carried away.

I’ve you’ve been around this hobby for a long time, you’d understand that these are reasons to feel sad.

Unfortunately, things are only going to get worse.