---

RESULTS!

---

INDUSTRY AWARD

---

1st Place: Thor, Breaker of Brimstone by Sideshow Collectibles – 17.2%
2nd Place: Thanos 1:1 Bust by Queen Studios – 9.4%
3rd Place: The Encounter by Infinity Studio – 7.8%

---

A brand new award for the 2019 Statue Awards, and we are incredibly excited about this one!

We have polled some of the best and brightest from the statue collecting hobby – sculptors, art directors, concept designers, painters, and industry professionals – to determine their singular choice for Best Statue of 2019!

This poll was conducted in secret prior to the fan vote portion of the event. So, the results are already determined, and are completely unaffected by the results of the fan vote.

We want to extend a very special thank you to everyone that took the time to vote on this inaugural award! For 2019 we had a responses from 32 amazing judges! Below is a list of some of our judges, and there were even more amazing artist that chose to remain anonymous.

---

1st Place: Thanos BDS Deluxe Art Scale 1/10 by Iron Studios – 20.9%
2nd Place: Doctor Strange Artfx Premier by Kotobukiya – 14.3%
3rd Place: Gandalf Deluxe Art Scale 1/10 by Iron Studios – 13.5%

---

This category generally includes statues roughly 1/8 scale and smaller. Last year’s champion, Iron Studios, had another strong showing in 2019, but the competition is fierce…does Iron Studios have enough (End)game to repeat as champion in 2019? Here is the list of our nominees for Best Small Statue of 2019 from the Comics/Movies/Originals genre :

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Batman “Bat Family” Q-Master by Quantim Mechanix – 20.0%
2nd Place: Iron Man & Ultron by oyal Selangor – 16.9%
3rd Place: Storm Fine Art Statue by Kotobukiya – 13.5%

---

The Medium Sized Statue genre is as strong as ever! Many collectors are starting to run out of space (and money!), meaning that they are turning to this category to scratch their collecting itch. These mostly 1/7 to 1/6 sized statues prove that smaller size does not mean a compromise in presence or detail! Here are our nominees for Best Medium Statue of 2019 from the Comics/Movies/Originals genre:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Dark Phoenix by XM Studios – 21.1%
2nd Place: Thor, Breaker of Brimstone by Sideshow Collectibles – 16.9%
3rd Place: Spider-Man by XM Studios – 15.7%

---

The Large Statue category (featuring 1/5 and 1/4 scale statues) has always been a fan favourite in this event. Many see this category as a perfect blend of size, detail, and presence, giving these statues a museum quality and feel. Here are the nominees for Best Large Statue 2019 from the Comics/Movies/Originals genre:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Hush Superman by Prime 1 Studio – 23.9%
2nd Place: Optimus Prime by XM Studios – 17.3%
3rd Place: Yoda Legendary Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles – 14.1%

---

One-third scale and larger statues not only occupy large parts of our displays, but also large parts of our hearts, as this category of statue continues to increase in popularity. Prime 1 Studio, an industry leader in this size, had won this category 4 consecutive years until they were dethroned in 2018. Can they take back the crown? Here are our nominees for Best X-Large Statue in 2019 from the Comics/Movies/Originals genre :

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Animus Altair by Pure Arts – 22.7%
2nd Place: Mr. Freeze by Prime 1 Studio – 16.9%
3rd Place: Zero by HMO Collectibles – 13.2%

---

A lot has changes since the 8-bit days, when a lot of us got started into gaming. Video games have evolved into an art unto themselves since those days. The characters and stories of these games have become meaningful parts of many people’s lives…that’s why these statues deserve special recognition.   Any size of statue from any type of video game (PC, Playstation, Nintendo, SEGA, XBOX…Colecovision…any platform) is eligible to take home this award. Here are the 2019 nominees for Best Gaming Statue:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Kaneki vs Yamori by Figurama Collectors – 55.5%
2nd Place: Saitama HQS by Tsume-Art – 16.6%
3rd Place: Light & Ryuk by Oniri Creations – 10.0%

---

The market for high-end anime or manga themed collectibles has exploded in the last few years. When this event started, there were only a handful of companies in this field. Now, it seems there are more and more new companies every year competing for this crown. With this burst in competitiveness, we have created a special category for Anime and Manga. However, this category includes ALL statues below 1/4 scale. That said, here are the nominees for Best Medium Statue of 2019 in the Anime/Manga genre:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Vash the Stampede by Figurama Collectors – 56.2%
2nd Place: Broly, Legendary Super Saiyan HQS+ by Tsume-Art – 12.4%
3rd Place: Guts, Berserker Armor by Prime 1 Studio – 10.2%

---

Another new category for the 2019 event…Best Large Statue in the Anime/Manga genre! A slight variation from the standard criteria of year’s past for this size, we have included ALL statues 1/4 scale and above in this category. We hope this category becomes a favourite, and it no doubt will be hotly contested! Here are this year’s nominees:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

1st Place: Thanos 1:1 Bust by Queen Studios – 27.6%
2nd Place: Balrog, Flame of Udun by Weta Workshop – 14.2%
3rd Place: Venom Life Size Bust by Sideshow Collectibles – 12.4%

---

When the statue focuses on the face, you get a direct view into the emotion that drives the character. You look directly into its eyes and feel what it feels…is it a hero, or does it want to swallow you whole? When you are standing “face to face” with a collectible, you have a chance to connect, and this is why busts are a special type of collectible and why all busts, no matter what size, compete in their own special category!  Last year’s winner, Pure Arts, won with a mask style Joker bust…can they repeat with a similar style Terminator? Here are the nominees for Best Bust from 2019:

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

FAVOURITE COMPANY

1st Place: Figurama Collectors – 51.0%
2nd Place: Tsume-Art – 10.4%
3rd Place: XM Studios – 7.5%

---

With so many producers competing for your hard earned cash, it is absolutely a great time to be a collector! Whether you are into gaming, anime, manga, comics, movies, television, or original art, there is something out there for you.

This award is not only about who puts out the coolest looking stuff…although that does play a part in it! It’s also about presentation, customer service, fan interaction, product quality, and meeting expectations. There is so much to consider here…all that said, which company captured your attention in 2019?

---

Statue Awards FAQ

Why isn’t statue X a nominee?

For various reasons, we want the event to run in early January. Since we all have day jobs, that means we need some time in December to prepare behind the scenes. For this reason, we cut off eligibility at December 25th…so statues had to start shipping before that time. Statues released after December 25th are considered for the 2019 Statue Awards (they are not forgotten!).

We also do not consider variants as eligible. If a statue released this year is a straight-up variant of a previous statue, it is not eligible no matter how awesome it is.

In addition, we have a cap of two statues per company per category (collaborations between companies are considered unique entities). Why? First, we believe that having too many entries from one company is a double edged sword: yes, it showcases that the company had a great year, but it also severely impacts their chance to win by splitting their fan’s votes. Second, we firmly believe in showcasing the global nature of the hobby. These aren’t the “Company X” awards, they are the Statue Awards, and we strive to include the entirety that this robust hobby has to offer. This competition may show you something you have never seen before and open your eyes to new corners of collecting. The global nature of this event makes it unique, and this is a fact that we take pride in.

---

My favorite statue is eligible, but isn’t nominated, what gives?

When our nominees are released, please remember these are just the statues that WE feel were the best for the year. If a statue is left off, it does not mean that we do not like the piece. It is an extremely difficult task to whittle down such a massive list of collectibles to only a handful each year.

We use a variety of criteria when judging the statues: Sculpt, Design, Paint & Mixed Media, Accuracy, and Production Quality. When considering ALL of the criteria, a charmingly simple 6″ statue can be equally as impressive as a monstrous 36″ statue. A statue could be the most detailed and technically accurate statue we’ve ever seen, but if 75% of them show up to collectors with major problems, that is going to hold it back in our eyes.

That said, YOU can still vote for whatever statue you want, provided it was released between December 26, 2018 and December 25, 2019. Simply type the name of your choice in the ‘Other’ box on the vote form. Ensure the statue you want to vote for is licensed and meets the criteria of the category, otherwise your vote will be wasted!

---

How do I vote?

You simply have to use the handy vote form above, and log in with your Facebook account. You can only vote 1 time! Don’t bother trying to cheat, we will catch you!

---

What happens if there is a tie?

Bmutha saves his personal vote until the end. In the rare event there is a tie (it has happened in the past), Bmutha will break it with his vote, so that there is one distinct winner in each category.

---

How can I help Statue Awards?

Statue collecting is our passion, and we gladly put in the work throughout the year to bring this event to collectors around the world. But, if you truly want to help, all that we ask is that you consider giving our Facebook page and Instagram page a ‘Like‘, and subscribing to our new YouTube channel. Doing so truly does help, so we appreciate your consideration.

---