For dragon lovers, seeking that perfect dragon figurine as a gift can be a difficult and mystifying job. They come in various forms and dimension and finish and color, which give you a whole range of options. It’s fair enough that most collectors know what they personally prefer, but deciding on the ideal present for someone else can be challenging, considering the wide array of choices in today’s stores.A few people tend to prefer pewter dragon figures, while others like the vibrant ones, or even just plain bronze finishes. There are a number of shop owners who have noticed the stare of perplexity on the faces of people seeking to buy a fantasy collectible for friend of family member.
It could seem commonsensical that some people prefer a statue that reflects their totem animal traits or behaviors, but this is not always the case, regardless of past psychological finding that may confirm this claim. Natives in most cultures name their offspring after favorite animals, with the intention that the child would reflect the animal’s behaviors and strengths upon adulthood. Indigenous people have traditionally furnished their bodies with feathers or skins to liken themselves to their namesake animal spirit and thus be in sympathy with their valued qualities.
However with the person you are shopping for, it may not be as straightforward as modeling your gift choice off a favorite animal. When in doubt, dragons continually seem to be a good decision based on their prominence in media, video games, and action figures.
Following is a listing of advice to take into consideration when choosing a fantasy figure to present as a gift:
1. D & D players - If you have a vivid imagination but never quite made it through an entire Dungeons and Dragons game, there's still hope for you when selecting a dragon piece. There are other types of role-playing games, such as werewolf and vampire characters, science fiction first person shooter, and even the new MMORPG games to base your dragon decision from. Fantasy statues are a huge industry and it has gained its popularity because it has something to offer for everyone.. One of the main differences between the various sorts of figurines is the finish and it seems that these gaming types prefer the pewter ones. The reason for this is the medieval feel that pewter figurines have, and obviously RPG players are remarkably fond of that era.
2. Anime fans tend to be attracted to the vivid colorful figures that remind them of or actually represent their favorite characters. Multi-colored dragon figures, particularly metallic finish dragon figurines, would be a clever choice for these folks.
3. Most of the men I know like practical items and there is no lack of functional dragon figures such as glasses and letter openers. For men dragons are powerful representations and also remind them of their childhood dreams.
4. Science fiction lovers tend to enjoy flashing LED figurines. This can give the illusion of a futuristic façade. I once saw a Cyberpunk dragon that had wires and circuitry coming out of its exposed skull--keep an eye out for this unique piece.
By using the referenced guidelines you are well on your way to choosing the perfect fantasy figurine for your next gift giving occasion.
Author Resource:
Jeff Bronson is the owner of Obscuria.com, a darkly unique Gothic shop. Obscuria offers a quality selection of dragon figurines and dragon collectibles , and many custom made, exclusive in the U.S items.