Sideshow Featured Collector: Joseph Topham

Collector: Joseph Topham

Location: England

How and when did you start collecting?

Started collecting in 2014. I pre-ordered Thor from the dark world, after missing out on a great deal of the Joker from the ’89 Batman, Thor was my next choice. I never collected items like this before only lego and kotobukiya items.

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

I collect from the films I love and the characters that I will remember forever. The actors and the comic book characters I love. Including Batman, Superman, Iron Man, and Captain America. Also Terminator, as Arnold is my role model.

What makes your collection unique?

I only collect Hot Toys, 1/6 scale, and I’m not a completist, I collect what I love. I hope to have the full Hall of Armor one day and every portrayal of batman. Also my collection is in my sons room so he can grow up and enjoy them as I grew up and enjoyed watching and reading them.

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

The Hall of Armor and gantry and the Christopher Reeve Superman as it reminds me of my grandma who said that she loved Superman because he could fly.

What items are on your wishlist?

Too many to say, but mainly all Batman Hot Toys. And the Hall of Armor complete set, with all Iron Man from the films. I have all the Civil War figures on pre-order as well as Batman v Superman and some Star Wars Collectible items. 19 open orders with Sideshow currently!