Collectible statues can be classified into two major categories, namely antique and sports or gaming products. They can be manufactured by sculptors who work from a personal studio or are mass produced in dedicated product lines. One important aspect of statues is that there are generally limited edition collectibles, which increase in value as the years go by. The rarest and most expensive statues tend to be sports related, often depicting an athlete on the pedestal or designed to resemble an historical player or figure.
The most common category of collectible statues is the ancient Greek and Roman styles. These are the types of statues, in which a wide variety of human and animal life forms are portrayed. Commonly depicted animals include lions, dogs, horses, aquatic animals and panthers. Statues of this type usually have limited, decorative runs around the body of the statue that run from its head to its foot or extremities.
The statues of Captain America pose well either on their own or in groups of three or four. Some of them are intricately detailed with very intricate carvings. Others are simple, although still impressive. The Captain America collectible statues tend to portray a younger America less encumbered by adult responsibility and more willing to take on any challenges in life. He is portrayed as an energetic young man in a confident, outgoing posture, ready for anything that might occur.
In addition to Captain America, other popular statues are those of wrestlers like Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair. These action heroes are sometimes made to represent famous matches held by the company such as the Royal Rumble matches held in Las Vegas. Other wrestlers may be given a more generic, wrestling-inspired look in order to fit better into a less detailed statue. The average price for these collectible pieces is in the range of twenty to fifty dollars. On the other end of the spectrum, the more detailed and rarer the figure, the more it will be priced.
Many of the action figures sold in the United States are from the Disney movie series. There are numerous collectible statues of Disney characters. Many of them come with accompanying items such as a collector's manual, certificate of authenticity and collector's bag. These action figures, when well made, are often replicas of the original pieces that were used in the movies. The price for these will be in the hundred to two hundred dollar range.
When looking at collectible statues, it is important to remember that while they are inspired by the original product, their appearance may have changed slightly. Therefore, the average price will be slightly higher than the figure depicted on the cover. It is important to buy from a reputable online store, if purchasing from eBay or another location where replica or hot toys are sold.
