So I’ve been itching to add a new Dark Souls figure to my shelf for months, and man, picking between Solaire and Artorias drove me nuts. Both are absolute legends from the games, right? Here’s exactly how my whole statue showdown went down.
The Wallet Reality Check
First thing Saturday morning, I pulled up those collector sites on my busted laptop. Artorias statues start around 180 bucks? Pure madness. Solaire’s way friendlier at 120. Tapped my credit card on the table like it owed me money – yep, gotta respect the budget.
Space Wars on My Shelf
Grabbed my tape measure like a proper nerd. Artorias stands nearly a foot tall with that massive sword – dude would eat half my shelf. Solaire? Compact dude, fits anywhere. Did that awkward dance where I mimicked placing statues between my Bloodborne collectibles. Wife walked in mid-shuffle – judgey eyebrows activated.
Paint Job Showdown
- Solaire Pros: Super bright armor details! Even the sun emblem looks crispy. That signature pose? Chef’s kiss.
- Artorias Cons: All that dark armor… saw forum pics where shadows swallow details. That cape sculpt though? Perfection.
Stared at screen comparisons until my eyes crossed. Seriously dude, decision paralysis is real.
The Final Hour Panic
Sunday evening, credit card sweating in hand. Watched unboxing videos while stress-eating chips. That moment when the dude flipped Artorias’ sword? Instant panic – looks fragile AF. Solaire’s simpler design seems tougher for my clumsy ass. Clicked “Complete Order” so fast my finger twitched.
Three days later, Solaire arrived. No regrets bro – pops on the shelf under my monitor now. That sunny bastard makes me smile every coffee run. Perfect blend of iconic + practical!