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Originally Posted by Darkest Knight
I really don't think there is such a thing as a "grail". At least not in terms of a piece being deemed as a grail by everyone. Each person might have their ultimate piece that will come down to the character, the look of the piece itself, rarity, or the price or whatever but that piece will be different for everyone.
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I dont think it can be "deemed by everyone", everyone has different tastes, character appreciations, etc. Look at the recent statue awards, anime this year. The term grail to me is more ones personal feelings and opinions for a certain piece, ultimately affirmed by the market via price. I agree I'm not a big fan of the word, but what other word comes to mine to use - my favorite, best statue in my collection?
I would only consider something a grail in MY collection if it meets the following: most importantly it must stand the test of time, an older piece that can still go toe to toe, 10 years in Man-Things case, and measure up with the current competition on metrics such as sculpt, paint, textures, detail. Secondly, and as important, it must have a low ES, the scarcity/rarity, so that the third variable can take over - the desire from collectors in the community to want it, and create a frenzy-like interest. There is one other variable that may come into play however I personally don't agree with it unless it meets all the criteria I've mentioned above: and that's when a company comes out with its first or second piece which happens to become a trendsetter, game changer to the industry and it upends/changes the market (for example PCS Akuma, XM mags).
Everyone has their own definition and their own "grails" based on different things. In the end its subjective.