XM Studios - Justice League 1/6th - Jessica Cruz

[Augen]

Originally Posted by crimsinwing1989

With so much coming out from so many companies i'd probably lose interest, hell i've lost interest in some SS pieces in the span of a few months.

Constantly seeing new stuff always has me re-evaluating what i really want.

Having a focus helps. In a given show I tend to see 1-3 new pieces that interest me. If I allowed myself to buy what ever it would get away from me. It is sort of a relief at time to go "that's an amazing statue, but it doesn't fit, so easy pass" on about 80% of what comes out.

[Mepaphoros]

Originally Posted by crimsinwing1989

Don't know how people stay excited with such long wait times.

I must say I'm starting to feel this. I ordered two statues through XM around Christmas time (Hulk and Flash), and neither one is really close to shipping it seems. Not something I anticipated for my first two statue pre-orders.

[mva5580]

Yep, it's a big part of the reason why I'm getting out. It's really not uncommon for it to be 2+ years between knowing about/seeing a statue and having it in your hands, and at some point the excitement fades. Partially because of how long of a wait it is, partially because of as mentioned many other things have been revealed in the mean time, and partially because you just inevitably move on to/find other things you'd prefer to spend that ~$1,000 on.

The statues are fantastic, they are. I've got 8 now and I expect to probably get about 3-4 more. But beyond those that I have my eye on, I'd say I'm pretty much done. In my instance I've gotten a level of enjoyment out of the statues that I already have which isn't going to be exceeded by any statue I don't have. And when you hit that point with these prices, it's time to move on.

[crimsinwing1989]

Originally Posted by Augen

Having a focus helps. In a given show I tend to see 1-3 new pieces that interest me. If I allowed myself to buy what ever it would get away from me. It is sort of a relief at time to go "that's an amazing statue, but it doesn't fit, so easy pass" on about 80% of what comes out.

True, i’ve lost a lot of money in the past impulse POing and later canceling.

[crimsinwing1989]

Originally Posted by Mepaphoros

I must say I'm starting to feel this. I ordered two statues through XM around Christmas time (Hulk and Flash), and neither one is really close to shipping it seems. Not something I anticipated for my first two statue pre-orders.

Yeah those are crazy wait times, give you credit for having more patience then me though, i would’ve canceled. But like Augen says when release comes around excitement should start to ramp back up.

[crimsinwing1989]

Originally Posted by mva5580

Yep, it's a big part of the reason why I'm getting out. It's really not uncommon for it to be 2+ years between knowing about/seeing a statue and having it in your hands, and at some point the excitement fades. Partially because of how long of a wait it is, partially because of as mentioned many other things have been revealed in the mean time, and partially because you just inevitably move on to/find other things you'd prefer to spend that ~$1,000 on.

The statues are fantastic, they are. I've got 8 now and I expect to probably get about 3-4 more. But beyond those that I have my eye on, I'd say I'm pretty much done. In my instance I've gotten a level of enjoyment out of the statues that I already have which isn't going to be exceeded by any statue I don't have. And when you hit that point with these prices, it's time to move on.

I want to get out but at the same time i don't, so much to look forward to and be blown away by.

[Augen]

Originally Posted by crimsinwing1989

I want to get out but at the same time i don't (so much to look forward too and be amazed by)

The day it ceases being enjoyable I'm done, but I'm nowhere near that now. Fun hobby even with the headaches.

I play video games and waiting for some is similar experience. Final Fantasy VII-R was announced in June 2015 and is coming out (at least part of it) in 2020.

[built2shred]

Even if you see something new you like it will be 16+ months before that comes out also... it's to bad they can't start the pre-order like 6 months before it comes out.

But I'm pretty sure they're using the pre-order money to make the statues. So I doubt any company is going to change their ordering process.

[crimsinwing1989]

Originally Posted by built2shred

Even if you see something new you like it will be 16+ months before that comes out also... it's to bad they can't start the pre-order like 6 months before it comes out.

But I'm pretty sure they're using the pre-order money to make the statues. So I doubt any company is going to change their ordering process.

Depends on the company. Shorter the wait time the better imo (6-8 months preferably). Although i can see the benefit of longer wait times for those who like to spread out their payments.

[crimsinwing1989]

Originally Posted by Augen

The day it ceases being enjoyable I'm done, but I'm nowhere near that now. Fun hobby even with the headaches.

I play video games and waiting for some is similar experience. Final Fantasy VII-R was announced in June 2015 and is coming out (at least part of it) in 2020.

Agree, the issue for me though, is i love art and collect art books and these statues are 3 dimensional forms of art, so i’m probably in for life lol

FF 7 remakes look pretty good, a buddy of mine had been waiting for Kingdom hearts 3 since 06, the KH3 was announced much later but yeah games can be a long waits as well. Only games I’m anticipating at the moment are Death stranding and Last of us 2.