Sideshow Featured Collector: Jackson Tan

Collector: Jackson Tan

Location: Singapore

How and when did you start collecting?

I’m always this geek who’s crazy with the DC and Marvel universe ever since I was 7 years old collecting comics and figurines. After the movie Dark Knight, I loved the Joker character so much that I told myself I need to get a decent figurine of him. Thankfully when I was at Hong Kong 8 years ago I found out that Hot Toys will be making the Dark Knight figurines and I never looked back since.

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

My favorite collection is the Dark Knight. I mainly collect superheroes figures and the movies I like such as the Terminator, and of course the great living legend Bruce Lee.

What makes your collection unique?

My collection is unique because I am always thinking of how to bring out the best impression of each figurine and how to make them look good together in each of my display theme. I design and customized 2 long acrylic displays (almost 4 foot long) which was never done before by any collectors in Singapore back then for my Dark Knight and Marvel theme because I want to keep my figurines as mint as possible.

What are your favorite pieces in your collection?

My favorite collection is my Dark Knight display. I will protect them with my life. LoL

What items are on your wish-list?

Sideshow Batman statues once I got a bigger place.