Sideshow Feature Collector: Shane Sarte

Collector: Shane Sarte

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho

How and when did you start collecting?

I’ve been collecting since I was a kid, I started with saving most of my Star Wars figures from childhood then I graduated to Hasbro 1:6 scale figure that went well with my original 12″ Luke, Vader, Chewy etc.. then I started making custom figures of Star Wars characters. In my early 30’s I found Sideshow and it was all up hill from there =). After that it’s been mostly DC and Marvel to add to my Star Wars Collection.

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

I collect mainly Star Wars, DC (Batman) and Marvel 1:6 scale figures but not limited to just that, pretty much anything toy related to my childhood.

What makes your collection unique?

I like to make custom figures or improve on current figures (if needed) 😉 and being that we are a military family my collection has been to several countries and has traveled thousands of miles all over the world.

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

My DX07 Bespin Luke Skywalker, Sideshow Darth Vader ver 1 and Deluxe version, as well as Suicide Squad Batman and Harley Quinn. Oh and my 212th Clone Troopers to include Cody and Airborne figures.

What items are on your wish-list?

Armored BvS Batman, Joker Arkham Asylum, Deadshot, Harley Prisoner ver., First Order Stormtrooper (any version), BB-8, R2-D2, C3PO, Boba Fett, Jyn Erso, Phasma, most or any 1:6 scale Star Wars, DC or Marvel…..lol. I love 1:6 scale oh and any 1:4 scale of same themes lol, I guess you can say anything that i can afford or my wife allows me to buy.