Sideshow Featured Collector: Luis Angel Diaz Ovalle

Collector: Luis Angel Diaz Ovalle

Location: Barcelona, Spain

How and when did you start collecting?

I started 15 years old in manga and anime. My world begins in Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Princess Mononoke, Dragon Ball. After video games…specifically the Soul Calibur saga and Tekken saga, and my first Premium Format™ Figure I bought was Darth Maul at age of 18 or 20 I think. I love Episode 1 especially Darth Maul and Queen Amidala. My predilection order of Star Wars Episodes: 1, 3, 7, 6, 5, and then 4. I love the prequels and Clone Wars is very cool!

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

I’m a big fan of the statues, comics, cinema, and video games. Every day i see the sideshow home page. SIDESHOW IS THE BEST! I especially love the DC universe, Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, Star Wars, Hayao Miyazaki, and NAMCO fighting games. My favorite three characters: 1.) Supergirl, 2.) Iron man, 3.) Harley Quinn.

What makes your collection unique?

The diversity and I like to expose everything over the boxes. I mix comics, statues, replicas, video games, music, and posters.

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

Iron Man Legendary Scale. All the Premium Format™ Figures, Darth Maul limited edition lightsaber master replicas, Donald Duck master replicas, Qui-Gon Jinn limited edition master replica lightsaber, Valkyrie topless from ARH studios, and every statue. I love them all.

What items are on your wish-list?

Ideas I’d like to see in Premium Formats:

• Queen Amidala Episode I – better in legendary xD
• Leeloo from The Fifth Element
• Merida (Brave Pixar/Disney)Premium Format
• Elsa and Ana (Frozen) in Premium Format
• Bayonetta Premium Format
• Princess Mononoke Premium Format