We have a winner for the first question! Golden_Boy has gained entry into the final round!
OK.... onto the second question....
CONTEST QUESTION 2
After I began collecting again in 2012, starting with some final fantasy figures, I mostly focused on rebuying older smaller toys I had since lost/sold - my old Voltron, the original TMNT line, some Spawn figures, etc. It did not take long for me to find out about the higher end collectibles. I lusted after Hot Toys soon as my friend told me about them, but at that time I thought spending more than like $50 on a toy was absolutely insane (if only I still felt that way!). But then there was one figure that just caught my eye and I couldn't stop looking at it. It hadn't released yet and I got suckered into sideshow's flex pay option and, after a few delays, I got my first Hot Toy in the mail about 9 months after placing my order. I was so nervous opening it and handling it. I scolded my poor fiance for daring to touch it. I broke a piece, freaked out, wrote to sideshow and got it replaced. No matter how many times I rearrange my shelves, it's always at the centerpiece of whatever display I make. Just an awesome, awesome toy.
What is that toy?
Hint #1: It is the only collectible of that character I own