About four years ago. I have been a comic book reader and fan of DC/Marvel since I was a kid but never really collected anything. I was redesigning my work space at home and decided to add some shelving. I needed something to go on it, so I started collecting statues and figures. I must admit I went a little crazy, all the shelves are full now. Once I got the bug I haven’t looked back, my workspace is now surrounded with figures, statues and various other props and memorabilia. Its a very inspirational place to do my work as a graphic designer/digital artist.
Various places. I’m lucky enough to be in a few miles of a couple of good comic book shops, Forbidden Planet in Nottingham being my favourite. They always have the latest statues in stock etc. I'm also only a few minutes away from two very good second hand/movie memorabilia shops so whenever I see anything in there I grab it (usually every few weeks). I also frequent comic-cons and toy fares for bargains whenever I can and shop around for the more unusual pieces on eBay when the price is right.
