Cinemaquette Aragorn up for order

[Darklord Dave]

What no thread on this yet?

It doesn't seem like they changed the sculpt any - but I can't find any pictures on their site besides the small full body and the one of the head. Am I just missing them?

[King Darkness]

Yeah theres already a thread Dave.

Here it is Dave
http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13276&highlight=Aragorn

[Seaward]

I got the same e-mail today. The likeness isn't really improved any at all. He seems a little "smoother" now, but that seems to be the only change in the sculpt. Easy pass at that sorta price!:lol

[LOTRFan]

*Darts to order*

:rolleyes:

[Protozaius]

Does anyone have this on pre-order? Are they really going to move 1,000 units at this price? :confused:

[JAWS]

Face Sculpt on this is one of the worst things I have ever seen.

[galactiboy]

Jeez, he looks terrible! And I'm usually not negative about figures and statues... but this one is just baffling!?!

[LOTRFan]

In all honesty I haven't heard a single person say that they ARE ordering this.

C'mon, we won't hurt ya, come out into the light where we can see you.

:monkey3

[lcummins]

Since they make these in "waves", what happens if he doesn't sell? Will they only ever make the first 50? 100? 200? :confused:

[DetroitSportsFan]

Does anyone have this on pre-order? Are they really going to move 1,000 units at this price? :confused:

If it looked good it would sell.

[Wetanut]

Just got my notification as well. With the prices Cinemaquette charges for these pieces, I was toying with the idea of an Aragorn....ONLY. I saw the first version at SDCC 05 and the "improved" version at SDCC 06. This "Tweaked" version isn't any better. Along with that unfathomable huge forehead (which could possibly be minimized a bit with bringing hair down), his expression gives me the creeps....No way. No how. Wouldn't pay $150 for him, let alone $1500.00

[Darren Carnall]

If they moved the hairline slightly lower on his forehead, and further forward on the sides (it looks like i goes straight up from his ears!) then it would look a lot more like Viggo. What possessed them that that is remotely what his hairline is like.

Don't they have reference pics? (unless it's a REALLY bad photo)

http://www.cinemaquette.com/cinemaquette/images/items/aragorn.jpg

http://www.movie-gazette.com/directory/img/viggo+mortensen.jpg

[Khev]

http://www.cinemaquette.com/cinemaquette/images/items/aragorn.jpg

They finally made a Medieval Kurgan? That should make a lot of board members happy.

[Bannister]

If they moved the hairline slightly lower on his forehead, and further forward on the sides (it looks like i goes straight up from his ears!) then it would look a lot more like Viggo. What possessed them that that is remotely what his hairline is like.

Don't they have reference pics? (unless it's a REALLY bad photo)

http://www.cinemaquette.com/cinemaquette/images/items/aragorn.jpg

http://www.movie-gazette.com/directory/img/viggo+mortensen.jpg
Man that likeness is uncanny.:rotfl
I doubt they will sell more than 100 of these, maybe not even 50.

[Vader AL]

why is cinemaquette so secretive about pics of their products. they have it up for order but only have tiny full body pics...i know they have quality products but why the secrecy?

[The Josh]

Just got my notification as well. With the prices Cinemaquette charges for these pieces, I was toying with the idea of an Aragorn....ONLY. I saw the first version at SDCC 05 and the "improved" version at SDCC 06. This "Tweaked" version isn't any better. Along with that unfathomable huge forehead (which could possibly be minimized a bit with bringing hair down), his expression gives me the creeps....No way. No how. Wouldn't pay $150 for him, let alone $1500.00

Yeah, this just isn't very good at all. I wouldn't give ya a wooden nickel for this thing. Now, if it looked better I'd seriously think about it but for $1500 there better be NO issues.

[Bannister]

Yeah, this just isn't very good at all. I wouldn't give ya a wooden nickel for this thing. Now, if it looked better I'd seriously think about it but for $1500 there better be NO issues.
Yeah if the likeness was dead on I would have found a way to buy this.

[nash]

cro-magnum viggo :lol

[Bannister]

cro-magnum viggo :lol
Yeah wasn't his official name around here cromagnagorn.

[The Josh]

Yeah if the likeness was dead on I would have found a way to buy this.

Me 2. Aragorn is my most favorite character.

[LOTRFan]

Yeah wasn't his official name around here cromagnagorn.

Thank you very much. :monkey3

[The Josh]

cro-magnum viggo :lol

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8853/web20caveman20copy6sr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[twistedfreak]

The likeness on this is horrible. I wouldn't pay 2 cents for it.

[Bum]

i saw one of the pics, and for some reason, this popped in my head:

"SON OF JOR-EL! KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!"

[Radagaster]

What's up with it only being 24" tall? I thought this was life-size for that price!!! At 24" tall . ..it only makes it a bit bigger that 1/4 scale!

[gabberjawa]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg

[The Josh]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg

:rotfl :rotfl

[twistedfreak]

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg


Hahahaha! Nice!

[Gruson]

It *might* look better with the hair down.

Quick photoshop from cap:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/aragorn1.jpg

Better IMO but I am still not getting it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/aragorn2.jpg

The costume detal is perfect. Too bad it's not the Ranger version or I would get it.

[The Josh]

Hair down is better. The Costume is great!!

[Wetanut]

Have been wracking my brain to figure out what that look/pose is from. I'm thinking it's when he's confronting Sauron in the Palantir (at least the eyes)....The intensity of that one eye is REALLY creeping me out.:monkey4

[drbrad1975]

Easy pass for me for two reasons: 1) I don't really collect this scale and 3) the sculpt looks nothing like Vigo in my opinion.....the Indiana Jones though.........

Cheers,

Brad

[Mookeylama]

It *might* look better with the hair down.

Quick photoshop from cap:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/aragorn1.jpg

Better IMO but I am still not getting it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/aragorn2.jpg

The costume detal is perfect. Too bad it's not the Ranger version or I would get it.


it's really a pretty good sculpt...until u get up past his eyes. then he becomes King Hydroce^^^^^^! poor lil water head, Robert Conrad lookin, mullet havin King. :(

[warlock664]

Does anyone know specifically what CINEMAQUETTE's customer satisfaction/return policy is? Their website says they guarantee satisfaction, but don't elaborate regarding potential returns. I *might* be tempted to order this. providing they gave a 100% money-back guarantee for a return if the likeness looks like crap in person. Sometimes the pics can betray the actual quality of the piece, and I'd like to see it in person before passing judgement.

[KAOSINLA]

I was really looking forward to buying this piece, but it is just horrible. If I can't justify $250 for an essence of Frodo, I certain can't justify a $1500 essence of Aragorn.

I want the Fellowship of the Ring, not a Fellowship of Impersonators that wouldn't even make it in Vegas.

[Wetanut]

Does anyone know specifically what CINEMAQUETTE's customer satisfaction/return policy is? Their website says they guarantee satisfaction, but don't elaborate regarding potential returns. I *might* be tempted to order this. providing they gave a 100% money-back guarantee for a return if the likeness looks like crap in person. Sometimes the pics can betray the actual quality of the piece, and I'd like to see it in person before passing judgement.

Warlock....I saw this piece in person up close at San Diego (and am sure others on this board also). Believe me....this picture shows exactly what you're gonna get. It won't get better in person. Of course, your curiosity may be piqued and you might be more forgiving than I, so you'll do as you see fit. But, were I in your shoes, I wouldn't even fuss with the ordering, receiving, sending back, etc. My 2 cents.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I think his eyes are trying to steal my soul.

That damn thing is spooky.

[The Josh]

Warlock....I saw this piece in person up close at San Diego (and am sure others on this board also). Believe me....this picture shows exactly what you're gonna get. It won't get better in person. Of course, your curiosity may be piqued and you might be more forgiving than I, so you'll do as you see fit. But, were I in your shoes, I wouldn't even fuss with the ordering, receiving, sending back, etc. My 2 cents.

What she said.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Does anyone know specifically what CINEMAQUETTE's customer satisfaction/return policy is? Their website says they guarantee satisfaction, but don't elaborate regarding potential returns. I *might* be tempted to order this. providing they gave a 100% money-back guarantee for a return if the likeness looks like crap in person. Sometimes the pics can betray the actual quality of the piece, and I'd like to see it in person before passing judgement.

Unless CM's policies have changed recently, you can't return a CM just because you think it looks bad.

[Darklord Dave]

Besides the hairline - WHERE ARE HIS EYEBROWS!??

Giving this the benefit of the doubt as I try to do any photos of product - looking at the above pics of Viggo and the CMQ, each item, nose, chin, cheek, all look right taken individually. However as we've discovered with Viggo - he's hard to capture and if everything doesn't come together, it just doesn't work.

[LOTRFan]

The hairline/forehead is definately my biggest gripe.

Here is a shot from SDCC that I took, and CM did fix the hair since then - they thickened it.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/SanDiegoComicCon2006082.jpg

[galactiboy]

Whats odd, like Dave and others have said, is that all the parts are very Viggo... but the total package is not working. One think I notice is that in the screen cap Viggo has more of a peak to the center of his hairline and the sides of his hairline come in a bit more.

The man does have a pretty ginormous forehead and the sculpt seems to reflect that well... but by having the straight front and receeded side hairlines it gives him that cromagnagorn look.

BTW... I really don't find anti-caveman/evolvist humor funny. Some of my best friends are Cavemen!!!

http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/images/caveman_1.jpg

[RoboDad]

BTW... I really don't find anti-caveman/evolvist humor funny. Some of my best friends are Cavemen!!!
I don't think he looks like a cave man. I think he looks more like this character from the old Outer Limits show:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/robodad/gwyllim.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9709/aragorn0fm.jpg

[Seaward]

I don't think he looks like a cave man. I think he looks more like this character from the old Outer Limits show:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/robodad/gwyllim.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9709/aragorn0fm.jpg
That big-headed dude may just become my new avatar. Something about his expression is just too funny.

[moonlightdrive21]

Face Sculpt on this is one of the worst things I have ever seen.

Yep, the likeness is beyond terrible

[Captain Faramir]

He's gone mad!!!!!!!!

[warlock664]

Here's a response I received today from CINEMAQUETTES regarding their "Return Policy":

"Thank you for your interest in our Aragorn Cinemaquette. We have been
getting mixed responses all over the world regarding the likeness of
this piece. However, we feel that once more people see this piece in
person, they will be able to appreciate the detail and likeness. Yes,
satisfaction is guaranteed. However, you will have 30 days from receipt
to return the item if you are unsatisfied. Please let us know if you
have any more questions or concerns regarding Cinemaquettes and thank
you for your support."

[naria]

^^Are you planning on getting it?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Here's a response I received today from CINEMAQUETTES regarding their "Return Policy":

"Thank you for your interest in our Aragorn Cinemaquette. We have been
getting mixed responses all over the world regarding the likeness of
this piece. However, we feel that once more people see this piece in
person, they will be able to appreciate the detail and likeness. Yes,
satisfaction is guaranteed. However, you will have 30 days from receipt
to return the item if you are unsatisfied. Please let us know if you
have any more questions or concerns regarding Cinemaquettes and thank
you for your support."

Cool, they changed their policy. Now a LOTR fan can order one risk free.

[El Roranous]

I am going to order one of these too for a cave man custom I have going on. I NEED THAT FOREHEAD!

[LOTRFan]

Cool, they changed their policy. Now a LOTR fan can order one risk free.

Not this one. :monkey1

[bcm77]

What an awful sculpt,he looks more like WWE wrestler The Undertaker circa 1990-91 than Viggo Mortensen. For the price that CM charge for these pieces there should be nothing less than a 100 % accurate likeness on each but apart from Jack Sparrow CM's human sculpts are all mediocre and I would only recommend them to people with more money than sense. Their Terminator exoskeletons and the Alien are awesome by comparison though I still think they are overpriced.

[DetroitSportsFan]

but apart from Jack Sparrow CM's human sculpts are all mediocre

Well, Aragorn is only the second CM human that's been released. Arnold is 100% accurate. They scanned his head just like Depp's. That's why the T-850 and Sparrow look so amazing.

[bcm77]

Even if a person is scanned it does not always guarantee a perfect recreation when scaled down to figure/statue size. For example Jakks scan all the WWE wrestlers for their action figures but even so there are certain likenesses that turn out badly even after multiple scans of the same person. The CM Arnold sculpt is the best out there at present but it's not perfect and Aragorn is flat out awful.

[Bannister]

We have been getting mixed responses all over the world regarding the likeness of this piece. However, we feel that once more people see this piece in person, they will be able to appreciate the detail and likeness.
When did Josh start working for Cinemaquette.:rotfl

[The Josh]

When did Josh start working for Cinemaquette.:rotfl

:lol :lol :rotfl

[FlyAndFight]

FYI, there were "3" different prototypes made. Below you'll find a pic of the three...


















http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6282/talosians3bd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[galactiboy]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6282/talosians3bd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Jeez, even with Cinemaquette the prototypes still look better :lol

[Gruson]

Well,

Looking better but no hair pics yet...

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3949/arasb9ac41zh7.png

[LOTRFan]

You see some "hair shots" HERE (http://photos2.figures.com/gallery2/showphoto.php?photo=2278)

and

HERE (http://photos2.figures.com/gallery2/showphoto.php?photo=2276)

They are almost too dark to help though.

[The Josh]

Still does not look right to me. I also don't think his beard is thick enough.

[woodsy]

I don't care if this thing looked exactly like Viggo,and he himself delivered it to my front door. I wouldn't pay $1500 for a PF statue! Feel free to measure me up for a straight jacket should I ever reconsider.

[KAOSINLA]

After the disappointment with this....my money goes to the CM Indy (assuming they don't screw it up)

[Captain Faramir]

The eyes! He's trying to kill me with his eyes!!!!!!!

[The Dwimmerlaik]

Well,

Looking better but no hair pics yet...

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3949/arasb9ac41zh7.png

He looks like he is using a giant condom in his head, the sculpture still sucks, the likeness is closer to this one:

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Planet-of-the-Apes-Poster-C10080081.jpeg

[Fubeca]

Yeah theres already a thread Dave.

Here it is Dave
http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13276&highlight=Aragorn

Geez Dave lay off the WoW and you might know what is going on around here! I mean I know it has taken on of us, rest Azogs Soul!

[Darklord Dave]

Actually the Toyfair pics do make him look a little better. The likeness may be there after all, but the hairline is still frakked.

[customizerwannabe]

Is it me or does that look a lot like the Indy face?

[Vader AL]

Actually the Toyfair pics do make him look a little better. The likeness may be there after all, but the hairline is still frakked.

i agree. hairline needs to come to more of a tip at the top.

[Bannister]

It looks better, but that isn't saying much.

[Darth Waller]

He needs more work.

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/jza0110l.jpg

[Rugby1970]

My Cinemaquette Aragorn just arrived. I've posted pics and comments over at the Statue Forum.

I'm really happy with him!

Aragorn Cinemaquette (http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?p=1150657#post1150657)

[Darklord Dave]

Great pics. I'm still bothered by the hair line by every time I see him I'd impressed a little bit more.

[Fritz]

I'm still considering this. Other than the hair line I thinks it's fantastic.

[LOTRFan]

That set of pics are the first I have seen that actually make me consider this one.

:clap

[The Josh]

Still not feeling this. "If" the hairline could be fixed then I just might.

[pixletwin]

It would be a way cooler piece if he was wearing his crown. Still those are nice pics and you should be proud to own one (by the way he is HUUUUUUGE!)

[bonsey]

Still think it is awful.I would not settle for anything but perfection for that sort of price.Just seen their Indy too and that is even worse.lt looks like Jack Sparrow may have been a fluke likeness wise!!

[KitFisto]

Still think it is awful.I would not settle for anything but perfection for that sort of price.Just seen their Indy too and that is even worse.lt looks like Jack Sparrow may have been a fluke likeness wise!!


The T-850 is dead on Arnie as well. I think to call Aragorn "awful" is an overstatement. If the hairline was correct it would look just about perfect.

I do agree that for the price it should be perfect. I Have the T-850 and passed on Aragorn. I will be getting Jack Sparrow and want to see in hand pics of Indy before I decide.

[Adoptedscot]

That is a terrible likeness IMO, I thought the likeness of the 12" was wierd but this reminds me of that bad guy in Ghostbusters II(the one in the painting).I don't know his name.

That Cinemaquette looks like he wants to destroy the room and everyone in it,

Just my thought
Shell
x :D

[customizerwannabe]

Goona wait for Jack and Indy. The proto pics for this weren't that impressive either, but pretty indicative of what you received. That said, Jack and Indy should be incredible!

[Bannister]

That is a terrible likeness IMO, I thought the likeness of the 12" was wierd but this reminds me of that bad guy in Ghostbusters II(the one in the painting).I don't know his name.

That Cinemaquette looks like he wants to destroy the room and everyone in it,

Just my thought
Shell
x :D
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/0/04/180px-Vigo_the_Carpathian.jpg
"Command me Lord."

[FlyAndFight]

That is a terrible likeness IMO, I thought the likeness of the 12" was wierd but this reminds me of that bad guy in Ghostbusters II(the one in the painting).I don't know his name.

Wasn't his name ironically "Vigo"??

[Bannister]

Wasn't his name ironically "Vigo"??
Yes it was. The scourge of Carpathia.

[Adoptedscot]

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/0/04/180px-Vigo_the_Carpathian.jpg
"Command me Lord."


Thats him!!!,thanks for the help Bannister and Fly:wave.
Its that forehead and eyes, scares me

Bizarre that with the name likeness too.....spooky

Shell
x

[Captain Faramir]

That's it! Don't you see? They accidentally used Vigo's likeness instead of Viggo's, and that's why it's all wrong--because it's actually right, just of the wrong person, which was rightly done of the wrong person in the right way, which was wrong because it was right! I get it now!

[gambit]

That's it! Don't you see? They accidentally used Vigo's likeness instead of Viggo's, and that's why it's all wrong--because it's actually right, just of the wrong person, which was rightly done of the wrong person in the right way, which was wrong because it was right! I get it now!

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

you guys and Shell lady are funny :)

[Rugby1970]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Yes... you guys do have to some good points there but despite all that I do love this piece. I know you'll roll your eyes when I say this but it does look great in person. As much as I love my Sideshow stuff, sometimes I put it on the shelf and forget about it. I find myself admiring this piece over and over. I find new, cool details everyday.

Eagerly awaiting Captain Jack and Indy!!

[LOTRFan]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Yes... you guys do have to some good points there but despite all that I do love this piece. I know you'll roll your eyes when I say this but it does look great in person. As much as I love my Sideshow stuff, sometimes I put it on the shelf and forget about it. I find myself admiring this piece over and over. I find new, cool details everyday.

Eagerly awaiting Captain Jack and Indy!!

It doesn't matter what people say Sir Rugby, it sounds like you really dig this one; which considering the price is certainly a good thing!

:clap

[Adoptedscot]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

you guys and Shell lady are funny :)

:lol :lol :wave


....but in all seriousness I'm pleased you like it Mr Rugby1970, its always good to hear when a collector gets an item they really love.
Take care
Shell
x :D

[Darklord Dave]

I had a really nice long chat with George Sohn of Cinemaquette at SDCC. I didn't realize I was talking to the president of the company until well into the conversation, but I was really impressed by his enthusiasm and love for his product. We talked about many things including Aragorn's hairline and he assured me that some adjustments had been made.

Based on this assurance I ordered Aragorn and it just arrived today. My number is 86, so it seems Aragorn may end up being one of the rarest of the CMQs. I'm currently moving so I didn't remove him completely and set up him, but I did examine the head closely. Once I move I will definitely take some pics - finally I'll have large areas devoted to my collectibles and will better be able to display things.

The hairline DOES appear improved from the proto, coming in a little bit more in the widow's peak and on the sides. And I have to say that whatever the hair looks like, in person, the likeness to Viggo is unmistakeable. I was skeptical about this item from pictures, but there's no denying it's an excellent portrait when you see it in person.

I also love that they include a little booklet about how to set him up, how to care for the different elements - silicon, leather, cloth, metal and a little bit about how it was made.

Once Jack and Indy come through I think this company will really start gaining some momentum - if half of what George told me is true, then I think we're going to see great things from Cinemaquette.

One other thing - Aragorn weighs a frickin ton! I imagine needing 2 guys to lift the Predator box.

[El Roranous]

Congratulations Dave! I can't wait to see the pictures. I am 100% positive that Aragorn looks better in person. I recently ordered the CM Alien and I can not wait for it to arrive. I think we can expect great and big things from CM in the years to come. :rock

[hairlesswookiee]

cool beans Dave glad you got you hands on him!!! im hoping i can scrounge up the money for the indy they are producing. hmm... the lotto is up to $50 million now. post up some pics once you get fully moved and displayed.

[thx217]

I had a really nice long chat with George Sohn of Cinemaquette at SDCC. I didn't realize I was talking to the president of the company until well into the conversation, but I was really impressed by his enthusiasm and love for his product. We talked about many things including Aragorn's hairline and he assured me that some adjustments had been made.

Based on this assurance I ordered Aragorn and it just arrived today. My number is 86, so it seems Aragorn may end up being one of the rarest of the CMQs. I'm currently moving so I didn't remove him completely and set up him, but I did examine the head closely. Once I move I will definitely take some pics - finally I'll have large areas devoted to my collectibles and will better be able to display things.

The hairline DOES appear improved from the proto, coming in a little bit more in the widow's peak and on the sides. And I have to say that whatever the hair looks like, in person, the likeness to Viggo is unmistakeable. I was skeptical about this item from pictures, but there's no denying it's an excellent portrait when you see it in person.

I also love that they include a little booklet about how to set him up, how to care for the different elements - silicon, leather, cloth, metal and a little bit about how it was made.

Once Jack and Indy come through I think this company will really start gaining some momentum - if half of what George told me is true, then I think we're going to see great things from Cinemaquette.

One other thing - Aragorn weighs a frickin ton! I imagine needing 2 guys to lift the Predator box.

Thanks for the info. Dave. Looking foward to see your pics .

[FelMarWETA]

Congrats, Dave :rock

can't wait to see the pics :chew

nice to hear a good review :cool:

[The Josh]

Glad to hear he looks better as the rest of the piece was pretty cool. Need to see some pics before I can go along with it being worth the purchase price though.

[ifu03612]

I'm so getting this

[Fritz]

I'd like to get this but I just can't justify spending the money. :(

[warlock664]

I've had it for about 5 months now, and it is AWESOME! Without a doubt, the nicest collectible I will ever own. I got #26, and the hairline is just fine, thank you. This piece looks so realistic, it's eerie. I bought it direct from Cinemaquette with the provision that I could return it if I found the likeness lacking. I was a bit concerned before ordering, with all the negative remarks from folks who had seen the prototype at SDCC, and I was quite willing to return it if I was the least bit disappointed.After all, at $1500, it had better be near-perfect; IMO, it is, and even exceeded my expectations. I can now say, without reservation, that this would be the absolute LAST piece in my rather extensive LOTR collection to go, were I forced to sell.

[Darklord Dave]

Still not set up - but this shows the adjusted hair line...funny, reading my previous posts - his eyebrows aren't real obvious, but they do match Viggo's pretty well.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/CMQ_ara1.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/CMQ_ara2.jpg

[warlock664]

Still not set up - but this shows the adjusted hair line...funny, reading my previous posts - his eyebrows aren't real obvious, but they do match Viggo's pretty well.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/CMQ_ara1.jpg

http://sideshowcollectors.com/images/CMQ_ara2.jpg

See, those pics support my belief that this piece can't be judged by photographs on the internet. No disrespect to your photographic skills meant, Darklord, but for whatever reason, those particular shots fail to showcase the realism of the piece. If you see it in person, you come away wowed by how like-like it is.

Dave, the hairline on my piece matches yours, so I have a hard time believing they had to do a running adjustment. Mine is #26, I ordered it the day after I got the notification that it was available from Cinemaquette, and as there were 25 APs (which I assume were #1-25), when exactly did they adjust it?

[LOTRFan]

It IS better, that much is true.

[Darklord Dave]

The prototype and some early pics had the hairline coming straight across his forehead. This comes in slightly on the forehead.

[The Josh]

It IS better, that much is true.

That's true. Still not what I would expect for the price and how some of their other products are.

[BadMoon]

Wish I could buy these but I just don't have the money or the room. :monkey2

[Vader AL]

there have been pics people took when they first received them that showed the bad hairline so they did change that since the early ones.

i would love to have this but the only way I'll drop that much loot on a collectible is for a CM Vader or Indy.

[FlyAndFight]

It does look better than those earlier pics from months past but I'm still not seeing much of VM in there. It probably does look better in person and when viewing the entire statue at once, though.

[El Roranous]

I would think he looks way better in person. Honestly, I think the camera lens distorts the image a bit if the picture is taken up close and also flash drains all the color from a subject like this. Sometimes it is really hard to tell how things really look unless you see them in person unfortunately.

[creature4000]

either way he still looks funny! :lol:lol:lol

especially for that price! :monkey1

[Captain Faramir]

Yeah, he may have evolved away from Cromagnagorn, but he still looks really prehistoric to me. There's just way too much forehead.

[ifu03612]

I picked up the Aragorn cinemaquette today from my local comic book shop. The likeness on this piece is excellent, but I think this has to be seen with the naked eye to fully appreciate it.

I got number 31

Colin

[warlock664]

I picked up the Aragorn cinemaquette today from my local comic book shop. The likeness on this piece is excellent, but I think this has to be seen with the naked eye to fully appreciate it.

I got number 31

Colin

I totally agree! I've sold off most of my WETA stuff, but I'd never sell the Cinemaquette.

[The Ringer]

Pics?........................:D

[Havok]

I honestly still don't see the appeal in this piece, or any of the cinemaquette's really, except for a select couple. I don't think I would ever spend as much cash on a piece as this costs anyway, and the fact that the likeness is off to me anyway just makes it that much easier. I'll take my Aragorn PF anyday. No offense at all meant to anyone who has this, if your in love with it more power to you and congrats, it's just not for me.

[NASEDO]

Your crazy if you can't see the appeal in any of the cinemaquette pieces.

[ifu03612]

I haven't got him set up yet as I haven't got a display case to do this piece justice yet. I do keep opening the box to have a good look though.

Once I found out that this piece was £599.99, I did not hesitate to get it! I don't feel guilty about spending that amount on this piece as I have spent more on some of the Weta pieces on the secondary market like Orthanc and WIKI statue etc.

It is just such a great piece. I hope cinemaquette bring out more LOTR pieces. I heard a while back that Gandalf and Legolas may be getting the cinemaquette treatment, but haven't heard anything since.

Colin

[GondorGirl]

I haven't got him set up yet as I haven't got a display case to do this piece justice yet. I do keep opening the box to have a good look though.

Once I found out that this piece was £599.99, I did not hesitate to get it! I don't feel guilty about spending that amount on this piece as I have spent more on some of the Weta pieces on the secondary market like Orthanc and WIKI statue etc.

It is just such a great piece. I hope cinemaquette bring out more LOTR pieces. I heard a while back that Gandalf and Legolas may be getting the cinemaquette treatment, but haven't heard anything since.

Colin

£599.99? thats a really good price! Where did you get it?

[Havok]

Your crazy if you can't see the appeal in any of the cinemaquette pieces.

I didn't say all of the cinemaquette's. A select few are pretty good, like the Terminator ones. But I still can't justify spending upwards of the $1000 dollar mark for one piece, when I can get probably 3 PF's for that price.

[ifu03612]

£599.99? thats a really good price! Where did you get it?

I got it from Forbidden Planet in Glasgow. It was the last one and it had been on display, but apart from that it is great!

I'm really chuffed with it!

COlin

[warlock664]

Again, great pick-up ifu03612 !
Not to beat a dead horse, but this piece REALLY has to be seen in person to be appreciated. I know a lot of people think the Sideshow Aragorn PF is the best Viggo likeness out there, but I have them both, and the Cinemaquette is hands down the best. I'm really reluctant to take or post pics, as they generally don't do it justice. I have mine displayed in a custom-made acrylic case, and it would be the last LOTR collectible I would ever sell.

[The Ringer]

If I were to every pick up a CM this would be it. I love the Black Gate getup that Aragorn is in and the tailoring is exceptional. My favorite aspect of the CM statues is how they pull off the real hair. It looks magnificent when it is pulled off correctly and they manage to do so.

[FeatheredSerpent]

If I were to every pick up a CM this would be it. I love the Black Gate getup that Aragorn is in and the tailoring is exceptional. My favorite aspect of the CM statues is how they pull off the real hair. It looks magnificent when it is pulled off correctly and they manage to do so.

Same here, I wish I had the extra money to pick this up...:naughty

[The Ringer]

Same here, I wish I had the extra money to pick this up...:naughty

Hopefully some day for me.:D

[FlyAndFight]

Does it look like the below pic? I really hope not...

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg

[warlock664]

Does it look like the below pic? I really hope not...

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg

Oh look, it's the old caveman crack, how original ! :rolleyes:

[FlyAndFight]

Not a crack. I haven't seen an in-hand photo of the piece so was hoping that it had turned out better than the proto-pic. Either way, I passed on the piece.

[jbinny]

Does it look like the below pic? I really hope not...

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3956/aragorng9dr.jpg

Sideshow PF > Cinemaquette

[glyoung99]

I've seen pictures of it in other peoples collection and it looked the same to me. I didn't even know who it was before reading this thread.

[Havok]

Sideshow PF > Cinemaquette

Ditto from me.

[ifu03612]

I've seen pictures of it in other peoples collection and it looked the same to me. I didn't even know who it was before reading this thread.

pictures don't do this piece justice i'm afraid

[The Ringer]

pictures don't do this piece justice i'm afraid

That is why one day I hope to own this piece.

[warlock664]

I own both pieces; I purchased the Cinemaquette on the provision that I could return it if I was unsatisfied. Once I opened it up and saw how great the likeness was IN PERSON, there was no way I was going to return it!

None of the pictures I've seen posted online do it any justice.
I have sold off nearly all of my WETA (I own all the Sideshow PFs though) but I wouldn't even consider selling the Cinemaquette, even if I could recoup my full purchase price.

The likeness on the PF is good, but next to the Cinemaquette it looks like a toy.

Cinemaquette >>> PF :D

[LOTRFan]

Eh, I have seen this in person; the costuming is great -- but I wouldn't go too much beyond that.

[The Josh]

Eh, I have seen this in person; the costuming is great -- but I wouldn't go too much beyond that.

Me either. Thats no superfan talk either. The costuming is very very good but the likeness is mediocre at best.

[Havok]

Once again I agree, the likeness is not good. And I honestly don't think pictures are making it look as bad as some people are saying. The costuming is top notch though, and this is the version I was hoping Sideshow would have made. The price tag just kills it for me with these pieces anyway, but I can go on and on about this, so I'll stop......for now anyway. :lol

[warlock664]

Well, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but I've had this on display non-stop since purchasing it (heck, I'm looking at it as I type), and I can't understand anyone not seeing the likeness. Everyone who visits and sees it for the first time is blown away by both the costuming *and* the likeness. I'm really not trying to change anyone's thinking, though, as my opinion is the only one that matters *to me*. If you've seen it in person and find it lacking, that's legitimate.

[The Josh]

I'm glad you like it and for that price I'd hope it would hit the spot. For me I'll take the PF which for me is better costuming and likeness but hey if we're both happy thats what counts.

[Havok]

Exactly, if your happy with your purchase that's all that matters. Everyone has their own distinct tastes.