Sideshow Featured Collector: Ryan Turano
Collector: Ryan Turano
Location: Sherman Oaks, California
How and when did you start collecting?
I started collecting after discovering statues at New York Comic Con in 2009. I started buying small pieces but couldn’t really afford to go full throttle into collecting. Then I discovered the magical website  – sideshow.com – my current homepage. The payment plans offered on the site finally allowed me to start becoming a more serious collector.
What do you collect? Does your collection have a theme, such as Star Wars, Batman, etc.?
I focus primarily on Star Wars statues and busts but I’ve recently started to branch out. Now anything that looks cool from a movie I love I HAVE TO have. It’s a slippery slope.
What makes your collection unique?
I think my overall display, lighting, and artwork make my collection stand out.
What are your favorite or the most prized pieces in your collection?
It’s hard to really narrow it down..my favorite piece changes every week. But if I had to choose I’d go with the Morgul Lord Premium Format Figure and the Boba Fett Life-Size Bust. The Boba bust was my first big piece and was incredibly difficult to find. The Morgul Lord is just bad ass.
What items are on your wishlist?
I have a few POs right now. Catwoman PF, Kylo Ren PF, First Order Trooper PF, Sandtrooper PF, Megatron G1 statue, and hopefully soon the Predator maquette.
