Sideshow Featured Collector: William Rosales

By Chris Spearman on Dec 15, 2016

Collector: William Rosales

Location: Lima, Peru

How and when did you start collecting?

I am a Star Wars Fan since I saw the first movie in 1977, when I was 8 years old. At my 40´s I wanted to be part of the Star Wars story through a figure collection that would allow me living this great passion. My collection allows me to have a connection with the great story that is Star Wars. I can be part of the story and with each figure and I live the whole adventure once again. I can express myself as I am. I see the world through Star Wars and collecting allows me sharing and living this great passion.

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

I collect Star Wars figures in all sizes, Sixth Scale, Premium Format™ Figures, Dioramas, Life-Size Bust, Legendary Scale, Life-Size Scale Figures, Vehicles and related environments.

What makes your collection unique?

I think all collections are unique because each collector is unique and collecting is the way all of us live and show our passion in this world. I think my collection is unique because the size and detail of the figures let me think that I am actually looking at the movie character. I can pose the sixth scale figures and get myself into the movies, my collection is unique because of the feeling I get when I see it, the things people tell me when they see it and we can share what I call a Star Wars Moment. Now I have a permanent Exhibition of my collection in a Mall in Lima, this has allowed me to meet and connect with other collectors and we can share our love and admiration for Star Wars and Sideshow figures. I can feel The Force flowing through each figure, that is what makes each and every figure special and unique.

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

Boba Fett Life-Size Figure. Because along with the Han Solo in Carbonite Life-Size Figure represent the most important Star Wars Moment in my life. The Carbonite Freeze Chamber Scene got my heart and soul since I saw it in the movie and then started a stronger connection with Star Wars and it became a defining moment of my life.