Sideshow Featured Collector: Jean Caballero
Collector: Jean Caballero
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
How and when did you start collecting?
I started collecting in 2016 when I first purchased Captain America ArtFX piece from Kotobukiya. Its was after receiving him that I thought to myself Captain America would look well next to Iron Man in the ArtFX line so I purchased him. When I received Iron Man I knew I needed the whole avengers collection and from their its was a slippery slope downhill into the addiction that is collecting statues. I naturally progressed upwards in scale jumping from 1/10 scale to 1/6 with the purchase of my Kotobukiya Black Panther Fine Art statue. When i saw the level of quality in the limited addition piece I never looked back and began mainly purchasing fine art pieces from Kotobukiya. After the years passed I finally made the jump to 1/4 scale with Daredevil created by Daniel Bel. Daredevil was suppose to be my only 1/4 piece due to the cost being to great to jump into 1/4 scale game all together, but due to the extreme lack in variety of Marvel 1/6 statues coming out lately I decided why not go all 1/4 scale, which I did and that leaves me where I am today.
What do you collect? Does your collection have a theme, such as Star Wars, Batman, etc.?
I collect statues in 1/4 scale and 1/6 scale of which are all Marvel as that is my theme and most favorite consumed media.
What makes your collection unique?
Honestly I don’t feel like my collection is anymore unique then the amazing displays of others that I find on Facebook groups and youtube. None-the-less I love my collection without a doubt.
What are your favorite or the most prized pieces in your collection?
Favorite easily is Daredevil as he is my favorite Marvel Character but if I were to choose the most dynamic piece that I have that will look amazing for years to come it has to be Thor created by Daniel Bel. This piece is a show stopper!
What items are on your wishlist?
What I am hoping for for Sideshow to create most is a Kingpin statue and anything in Daredevils world. Following this I hope their will be a Nightcrawler, Storm, and Beast so that i can complete my X-Men Collection. Besides this a Classic Iron Man with modern accents and Classic Hulk would be great. These are what I wish Sideshow makes in the near future.