Sideshow Feature Collector: Jed Thomas

img_9073Collector: Jed Thomas

Location: Los Angeles

How and when did you start collecting?

Growing up as an avid BATMAN fan and an artist, I value and admire great pieces of art. That’s how I view toys and statues, they are pieces of art. Ā At a very young age, I started collecting BATMAN action figures that lead me to an even bigger collection in my adult life. Ā Started from regular action figure to high end action figures and statues. Ā I’m not slowing down, it’s my lifelong passion for sure.

My collection grew so much to a point where even my collection room has been seen across social media by so many people.

What do you collect? Does your collection have a theme, such as Star Wars, Batman, etc.?

Mainly, 80% of my collection is BATMAN. Then the other 20% are Marvelā„¢, RoboCop, Aliens and Predators.

What makes your collection unique?

My collection is unique because it’s well kept and very well displayed. I try to keep them setup like in a museum or in a special room, not part of a living room (like a side decoration). I keep my collection in a dedicated room, so they are very special – where even guests and friends who comes to visit, they wanna see the room.

What are your favorite or the most prized pieces in your collection?

Oooooh….. this is a hard one. Ā So many pieces that I just love.Ā My current top 6 would be:

  • Studio scale Batwing (Toynami)
  • Life size BATMAN bust (Sideshow)
  • Premium Format BATMAN (Sideshow)
  • BvS BATMAN one sixth scale (Hot Toys)
  • Studio scale Batmobile (Toynami)
  • Arkham Knight BATMAN (Prime 1)

What items are on your wish-list?

Life Size Wolf Predator head from Sideshow. That’s my grail piece. I didn’t have enough money when it first came out. I need that so bad!!!