Reddit reviews DIAMOND SELECT TOYS Cthulhu Idol Vinyl Figure Bank Statue

This coin bank/statue is probably one of my favourite pieces of memorabilia period. It's functional (although getting the coins out is kind of a pain, strange angles and all that), well crafted, nicely detailed and in my opinion exactly replicates what I imagine Inspector Lagrasse's captured statuette to be.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RHXJ70W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


In truth I began my real venture's into Lovecraft's work only three years ago, coming across an audiobook of The Call of Cthulhu on YouTube and listening to it while working as a grocery store stockman (listened to it about 17 times since then). But after my third or fourth time traumatizing myself I established that I must delve into all that the greatest of mad men has created, and found a tome capable of opening all those vistas to me. Enter, the Ultimate Collection.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1502724456/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


One EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PROBLEM with the book however; instead of The Dunwich Horror, there is a second printing of The Shadow Over Innsmouth. It is entirely possible my copy was misprinted but I do not know for sure as there is only 1 review on the listing and I hadn't discovered the problem until nearly a year and a half after purchase (turns out I have to keep putting it away lest the terrors therein haunt my dreamscapes from constant reading).

Here, let me help you out :D These are all in the $10 to $20 range, while others go from $20 to $30. The first section is for the banks... I added some actual toys in the other sections just in case :D

Godzilla 1989 Coin Bank

Back to the Future Money Box

Bulldog Bank

Life-Like Pug Bank

Parrot that Eats Money

Knights of Templar Box

Alien Queen Bank

Cacodemon Bank

Green Mushroom Bank

Yellow Orange Mushroom Bank

Yellow Green Mushroom Bank

Mario Bank

R2D2 Bank

Better Looking R2D2 Bank

Predator Bank

Ctulhu Bank

Frankenstein Bank

Alien Big Chap Bank

Unmasked Predator Bank

Alien Warrior Bank

Burnt Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Bank

Glow in the Dark Alien Bank

Glow in the Dark Ctulhu Bank

Alien Egg and Facehugger Bank

Spock Bank

Glow in the Dark Slimer Bank

Regular Slimer Bank

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I also would love to suggest these non-bank toys :D

Figuarts Super Mario

Figuarts Yoshi

Rement Pose Skeleton Tyrranosaurus Rex

Schleich Tyrannosaurus Rex

Schleich Gigantosaurus

Bandai Godzilla

Movie Monster EX King Ghidorah

Millennium Godzilla

Godzilla 90s Era

Godzilla 2014

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I noticed he likes JOJO, a manga/anime that I also love! These following toys are beyond your $30 budget, BUT in case you feel like spending a little more to make your boyfriend happier, then these toys will do the trick :D

Medicos Jotaro

Medicos Dio

Medicos Josuke

There you go, I hope you find my research helpful and you can pick a few from them hehehe :D

You're going to be extremely hard-pressed to find a lot of idols, when you google search Cthulhu Idol, on sale.

A lot of them are just one and done art pieces(which is a shame because a lot of them are gorgeous and would make a killing molding and resin-casting them up).

Obviously, there's the Daring Idol.

This is the one I probably covet the most. It was an EXTREMELY limited run with, I believe, a 250? dollar price tag. It's obviously fairly worth it but that is one of the more pricier idols out there. It came with an illustrated Call of Cthulhu booklet and custom-designed box. He's said on several occasions he plans to make more but that has not happened yet.

The HP Lovecraft Historical Society has a very lovely Cthulhu idol in the style of an eskimo tupilaq, a version of which also appeared in their 2005 Call of Cthulhu silent film adaptation. It's over foot long and comes wrapped in faux fur, which I think is just really fun. They had a few other versions of idols they used as props in the movie but apparently they're no longer available in their store.

There's a fellow by the name of CopperCentipede who does great work...however, almost all his idols are 2 inches or less in height. It's ALMOST insulting how small they are compared to the fantastic work and style he makes them in. Still would look him up if I were you.

Then of course we come to Cryptocurium, who does amazing work. I really think you should keep trying a few more times to get your idol from him, because I've bought a few things from him as well and have never had an issue.

Then there are various miscellaneous artists out there who have a few idols for sale, check etsy every so often. Lots of good ones there occasionally. CopperCentipede has a store there. DeviantArt might have a few people selling copies of their idols every so often.

Also there is the Cthulhu vinyl coin bank that is very well designed. I bought one and painted it up to look more like a stone idol. My only complaint about it would be I wish the base Cthulhu is perched on was a little taller, but other than that it's really great for not much money. Just use clear packing tape to cover the coin slot, spray it with a couple coats of primer that can be used on plastic and paint it with a color of your choice. I used a black, shiny onyx-like on mine, and then gave it a wash with acrylic sand color and water, wiping away the excess, so the sand color would get into the cracks and crevices and rough paint spots and give it a centuries-old weathered stone look. Here is a not too great image of the final product but it looks MUCH better in person. Can you tell I emulated a certain coveted idol? Yeah. I'd actually recommend you try a shiny gold paint on it, as I think it would look very nice and, Mythos-wise, would look like it came right out of the Marsh Refinery in Innsmouth.

Good luck in your search. This is a VERY niche subculture hobby of a very niche subculture, so pickings will be very slim.

Can't go wrong with a statue of the ol' boy himself:

https://www.amazon.com/DIAMOND-SELECT-TOYS-Cthulhu-Figure/dp/B00RHXJ70W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549909060&sr=8-1&keywords=cthulhu+bank