I used to collect toys. Lots of toys.
I'm pretty sure that most artists do. They're like little pieces of art, and it's pretty inspiring to have them around. Before I moved my office, I had two 4x8 ft display cases full of toys and lead figures. Life was good, but I needed a door and a little more room.
After having a kid and starting Steam Crow, I spend a little less money on toys than I used to. Now I just collect some Galactic Heroes, Shogun Warriors, and occasionally some monster toy that gets my attention. I don't really need to do it... I just like to do it. I've really cut back though.
That said, I just found these fabulous BPRD Buddies over at the Mezco website:
I dig the Mr. Wink and Prince Nuada figs. Nuada has always been a nice Elric of Melnibone clone to me. I asked Mignola about his favorite con experience, and he said that meeting Michael Moorcock was very awesome for him, so there you go.
Yeah, I ordered myself a set, and because it's almost my boy's birthday, I ordered him a set too. Man, they're not cheap, but they should really compliment my Galactic Heroes collection. For me, this is the ultimate Hellboy toy, next to the Mezco comic Hellboy toys.
- Daniel
