What Dioramas do you want most?

[Khev]

1. Sam carrying Frodo up Mount Doom
2. Arwen and Frodo during "If you want him, come and claim him!"
3. Aragorn Vs. Lurtz
4. Eowen Vs. the Witch King

Just to name a few. :)

[LOTRFan]

Not a lot of hobbit-stuff, not at 1/9 scale.

A Gandalf vs. Rog seems like an obvious first choice.

[Bodie The Cursed]

Only the evil scenarios for me.. :emperor

I kinda wish Sauron would have retrieved the ring.

[King Darkness]

Not a lot of hobbit-stuff, not at 1/9 scale.

A Gandalf vs. Rog seems like an obvious first choice.

Approzimantly how big would a 1/9 Hobbit be?

At what scale is Marvels dio line?

[Bannister]

I want the Stone trolls, Frodo and Gandalf in Gandalf's cart in Hobbiton, Aragorn vs. Battle Troll, Boromir on his knees with Lurtz about to shoot him with his final arrow.

[Bannister]

Aragorn fighting off the nazgul at Weathertop, The council of Elrond, Ents attacking Orthanc.

[LOTRFan]

Approzimantly how big would a 1/9 Hobbit be?

I figure around 4-5", the Frodo 1/4 scale PF is 10" (13" with base).

[Bannister]

Fellowship in Balin's tomb right as the cave troll busts in, Saruman and Gandalf atop Orthanc, Mirror of Galadriel,. Elrond and Isildur inside Mt. Doom.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Arrow ridden Boromir protecting Merry and Pippin.

[Bannister]

Witchking in Trueform stabbing frodo.

[tomandshell]

Hmmm....

I really want a Sam carrying Frodo, but I guess if this is going to be strictly 1/9 scale, then that piece would be too small.

:monkey2

[Bannister]

Hmmm....

I really want a Sam carrying Frodo, but I guess if this is going to be strictly 1/9 scale, then that piece would be too small.

:monkey2
It says the scale will vary. I am willing to bet if they do a hobbit only piece it could be in 1/6 scale whereas if they did something like my idea of Ents attacking orthanc it would be in a smaller scale than 1/9.

[gambit]

4 hobbits drinking beer at the prancing pony,
comes with a big table :monkey1

[noelleon69]

First thing that came to my mind was GTG vs Balrog too.

I don't mind Gil-galad driving his spear into an orc on the ground seen in the prologue.

[scriff]

I want the Stone trolls.

I believe this has been done:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=9702R

Scriff

[gtb]

If the scale is really too small, it has a very limited choice as to what a nice diaroma will be..

so what exactly is 1/9th?? Like the Morgul Lord in "Fell Beast on Morgul Lord" piece??:rolleyes:

[Shai Hulud]

I want a Aragorn telling Eowyn he isnt her man....Best part of the movies.

[PosterBoyKelly]

Entire living room filled with a replica of the raid on Helms Deep!!!



Or Gandolf vs. Sauruman.

[DannieDarKo]

Gandalf staring at The Hobbits jumping on the bed in Rivendell. :horror

[Domer]

Thanos vs. Silver Surfer would be coool

[wofford29]

Strider fighting off the Ringwraiths at Weathertop

Strider in the corner of the pub smoking his pipe while spying on the Hobbits

Strider laying to rest Boromir

Gandalf excorising Saurmon from King Theoden

Aragorn confronting the King of the Dead

Frodo fighting Gollum for the ring in Mt. Doom

Gandalf riding the Eagle.

[The Josh]

Fellowship Cresting The Hill
Gandalf vs Balrog
Aragorn vs Lurtz
GTG vs Saruman
Frodo holding the ring over lava in Mt. Doom

Just to name a few

[Seretur]

Entmoot. Or indeed anything that would feature a full Treebeard sculpt. I love the Weta bust, but I'm quite miffed we never got a Treebeard statue.

Gwaihir attacking a Fell Beast. We also never got an Eagle; Gwaihir with Gandalf picking up Frodo would also be beautiful.

Come not between the Nazgul and his prey. Oh wait, PJ saw fit to change the dialogue to "Do not come between the Nazgul and his prey", but that's his problem. Éowyn facing the Witch-king, as the Fell Beast perches atop Snowmane and the fallen Théoden, is my favorite scene in the book; and it was good enough in the movie to serve as a template for a splendid diorama.

Those are my top three. :)

[LOTRFan]

Gwaihir attacking a Fell Beast. We also never got an Eagle; Gwaihir with Gandalf picking up Frodo would also be beautiful.


Hmm, seems someone has forgotten all about a certain "budgie" plaque.

:lol

[RoboDad]

If the scale is really too small, it has a very limited choice as to what a nice diaroma will be..

so what exactly is 1/9th?? Like the Morgul Lord in "Fell Beast on Morgul Lord" piece??:rolleyes:
OK, first of all, the Morgul Lord on Fell Beast polystone piece is not 1/9th scale, it is actually more like 1/40th scale.

And second, it's already been pointed out numerous times in the thread that not all of the pieces will be 1/9th scale. Read this:

[B]The size and scale will vary, as well as the complexity and price, but many will be in approximately 1:9 scale.

Even at 1/9th scale, there is plenty of room for detail. Does anyone even know how to do simple division any more? Take the hobbits, for example. They averaged just under 4 feet tall in the films. 4 feet is 48 inches. Divide 48 inches by 9 and you get 5 1/3 inches (and that's just for the figure itself, not including any base or other environment detail). I think many people here will be surprised at just how much detail can be represented in a figure of that size (remember, these are likely to be fully sculpted, not mixed media).

But, I agree that a hobbit-only diorama could (and probably would) be done at a slightly larger scale (maybe 1/7th, but probably not 1/6th).

And, my vote would naturally go to Sam carrying Frodo up Mount Doom. Some of the others mentioned will be really cool, but nothing else in the story tops that moment for me (book or film).

[lcummins]

What Diorama do I want most???


GOOD ONES!!! :lol

[Corwin]

And, my vote would naturally go to Frodo carrying Sam up Mount Doom. Some of the others mentioned will be really cool, but nothing else in the story tops that moment for me (book or film).

Seems you saw/read a different film/book to the rest of us :lol

That would be one piece I certainly would buy though.

[LOTRFan]

First choice from me:

Sauron vs. Isildur, exactly as the mural was done in the films.

[RoboDad]

Seems you saw/read a different film/book to the rest of us :lol

That would be one piece I certainly would buy though.
Ummm... oops... :o

Fixed. :D

[RoboDad]

First choice from me:

Sauron vs. Isildur, exactly as the mural was done in the films.
Actually, that is one that I probably wouldn't buy. That is one area where the movie departed too far from the book for my taste, so I don't really have any desire to see it represented in sculpted form.

[Bannister]

I believe this has been done:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=9702R

Scriff
I had no idea. Thanks for pointing that out for me.

[DonnamiraTook]

Everything everyone has mentioned before me.

Where oh where am I going to put them. There's no room left.

I can't wait to see what the first one will be like.

[Darth Caedus]

Everything everyone has mentioned before me.

Where oh where am I going to put them. There's no room left.

I can't wait to see what the first one will be like.

Likewise, I'm finding random places to put some figures like on top of the piano, so on the lamp table next to the couch, anywhere I can find..

[tomandshell]

Actually, that is one that I probably wouldn't buy. That is one area where the movie departed too far from the book for my taste, so I don't really have any desire to see it represented in sculpted form.

Then how about these diorama possibilities:


-Frodo setting out on his journey with Sam and Pippin
-Farmer Maggot taking the hobbits to Buckleberry Ferry in his cart (no Nazgul chase)
-Frodo singing in the Prancing Pony (not Pippin)
-Strider carrying the shards of Narsil with him (both of the two pieces)
-Frodo trying to stab the Black Rider at Weathertop
-Frodo riding Asfaloth alone and confronting the Nazgul at the Bruinen all by himself
-Bilbo present at the Council of Elrond and offering to be the Ringbearer
-Boromir respectfully telling Aragorn that his return would be welcomed in Gondor
-Narsil being reforged before the Fellowship leave Rivendell
-Only Sam and Aragorn awake to see the crebain, since the Fellowship originally set out and have since continued to travel only at night
-Gandalf being the one who wants to take the Fellowship through Moria
-Glamdring glowing in the presence of orcs
-The warg attack on the way to Moria
-Boromir throwing the rock that disturbs the Watcher in the Water
-Gandalf's staff providing the only light in Moria (no torch for Aragorn)
-Pippin dropping nothing but a single stone down the well with no apparent response
-Gandalf's staff breaking during the Balrog confrontation
-Sam breathing so loudly that the Elves of Lorien claim that they could have shot him in the dark
-Boromir not quaking under the gaze of Galadriel
-Both Sam and Frodo looking into the Mirror of Galadriel
-Aragorn not objecting to the idea of taking the Ring to Gondor.
-Aragorn not finding Frodo at Amon Hen (since he had already fled to the river) then hearing Boromir's horn and arriving after the battle is already over
-Merry and Pippin entering Fangorn with no pursuit
-Treebeard realizing that Saruman is a threat and calling the Entmoot so he can convince the other Ents to go to war, which happens relatively quickly
-Gimli riding on Shadowfax with Gandalf, not with Legolas on Arod
-Theoden standing and speaking a great deal when Gandalf arrives at Meduseld
-The women and children of Rohan being sent to Dunharrow, willingly led by Eowyn with no complaint
-Theoden leading the Rohirrim to an open confrontation with Saruman at the Fords of Isen, and only falling back to Helm's Deep after the fact
-Eomer present and fighting at Helm's Deep, sneaking out together with Aragorn through the secret door to drive the Orcs from the gate
-Theoden (not Aragorn) suggesting the ride out to meet the enemy
-Theoden's mounted remnant successfully driving the Orcs away from Helm's Deep, and Erkenbrand (not Eomer) arriving with Gandalf after the enemy is already scattered and dismayed
-Wormtongue throwing the palantir at Gandalf following Saruman's confrontation from a window above the door (not up on the roof) of Orthanc
-Aragorn revealing himself to Sauron through the Palantir before departing Rohan
-Sam finding Frodo in the Dead Marshes standing around with filth on his arms (not rescued by Gollum)
-Frodo, Sam and Gollum observing the Black Gate from down in a hollow, and Gollum's advice not to attempt passage being accepted without incident
-Faramir, not even wanting to see the ring or pick it up if found on the side of the road, asking the hobbits where they want to go and releasing them freely
-Sam and Frodo entering Shelob's Lair together
-Frodo bouncing off the webs of Shelob
-Gandalf and Pippin seeing the beacons of Gondor already burning as they ride to Minas Tirith
-The evacuation of the women and children from Minas Tirith long before the siege and battle
-Elrond's son Elrohir encouraging Aragorn to seek the Paths of the Dead
-Denethor sending Faramir to Osgiliath to bolster the existing defenses (not to recapture it)
-The Nazgul being careful not to fly the Fell Beasts too close to the city, where they would be within range of the Gondorian archers
-The Witch King being the only enemy to enter Minas Tirith, due to the arrival of Rohan immediately after the gate is breached
-The horses of the Rohirrim refusing to approach or engage the Mumakil
-With the Army of the Dead already dismissed, Aragorn arriving at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields with an army consisting of soldiers and freed slaves from throughout Southern Gondor, along with a large group of Rangers from the North that accompanied him through the Paths of the Dead (along with Elrond's sons)
-Denethor burning to death on the pyre (not jumping to his death) after Gandalf jumps up and removes Faramir
-Merry remaining behind when Aragorn leads the army to the Morannon
-The Mouth of Sauron riding back to the Black Gate, leaving Aragorn no time for a speech before the enemy comes streaming out for battle
-Gollum dancing in triumph and ultimately falling over the edge with no interference from Frodo
-Aragorn's coronation before the gates of Minas Tirith (due to his having refused to enter Minas Tirith until after being crowned king)
-The Scouring of the Shire and the deaths of Saruman and Wormtongue in Hobbiton

[FlyAndFight]

Yeah, Tom pretty much covered my list there as well... :monkey5

[Captain Faramir]

I would really like to see Arwyn riding against the Nine.

[Seretur]

Hmm, seems someone has forgotten all about a certain "budgie" plaque.

:lol

It's on my wall! Have some birdseed, there. :p

[carbo-fation]

Great list Tom! I am sure Sideshow will do some mentioned in your list for sure. Also, I am not sure if it has been mentioned before, but what is the scale of the "No admittance" bookend? Is it also 1/9?

[Seretur]

Seems to be smaller than that. (And Bilbo still looks so good there.)

I was just thinking -- it took me a while, Tom's post brought back a lot of old grievances -- the only thing that could possibly ruin this line for me would be name plates. I don't mind bases being different from the SS/W ones, if that's absolutely necessary, but I really, really, really wouldn't like to have a name plate anywhere on the piece, except for the bottom.

I'm just bringing this up because of the PFs and LS busts, of course...

[Bannister]

Seems to be smaller than that. (And Bilbo still looks so good there.)

I was just thinking -- it took me a while, Tom's post brought back a lot of old grievances -- the only thing that could possibly ruin this line for me would be name plates. I don't mind bases being different from the SS/W ones, if that's absolutely necessary, but I really, really, really wouldn't like to have a name plate anywhere on the piece, except for the bottom.

I'm just bringing this up because of the PFs and LS busts, of course...
I like the nameplates on the Premium Formats and legendary busts since they are only one character, but on a diarama I think they would be distracting and cheapen the look of them.

[RoboDad]

Also, I am not sure if it has been mentioned before, but what is the scale of the "No admittance" bookend? Is it also 1/9?
The bookends are much smaller than 1/9th scale. They are closer to 1/18th. Bilbo stands a mere 2 1/4 inches tall in that one, and Gandalf is only about 3 3/4 (not including his hat). A 1/9th scale figure would be roughly twice the height of the bookend figures.

But again, Sideshow clearly stated that not all of the dioramas will be 1/9th scale, so I really don't understand why everyone is so fixated on that scale.

[tomandshell]

Hmm...

Looking at my bookends, I'm not sure I would want too many hobbit dioramas if Sideshow has said that they are all going to be 1/9 scale, without exception.






Just kidding!! If we are talking twice the height of the bookends minimum, then I think we could see some nice pieces in this new line. If they really aren't tied into a particular scale then hobbit only pieces could be closer to 1/7 or 1/6 and end up looking pretty great. They will probably all be a relative size rather than scale--a similar concept to the Legendary Scale bust line.

[Bannister]

If they really aren't tied into a particular scale then hobbit only pieces could be closer to 1/7 or 1/6 and end up looking pretty great.
I remember some really intelligent person saying the same thing in this very thread.:D

[RoboDad]

Hmm...

Looking at my bookends, I'm not sure I would want too many hobbit dioramas if Sideshow has said that they are all going to be 1/9 scale, without exception.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/robodad/dilbert_fist_of_death.jpg


;)

[tomandshell]

I remember some really intelligent person saying the same thing in this very thread.:D

I have gone back and checked, and it appears that you are correct:

It says the scale will vary. I am willing to bet if they do a hobbit only piece it could be in 1/6 scale...

[Bannister]

I have gone back and checked, and it appears that you are correct:
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Fubeca]

Man Tom Why not just copy the whole LOTR Series in your post.

As for my list:

-Bridge of Kazadum (Gandalf Vs Balrog)
-Arwen against the Ringwriaths with the River horses
-Lurtz VS Boromir or Aragorn
-Treebeard with Hobbits on his shoulders
-Nine Cresting the Hilltop
-Mouth of Sauron at the gate vs Elessar
-Sauron VS Isildur (opening scene)
-Uruk-hai on rock at Helm's Deep
-Pelennor fields (Eowyn vs Morgul Lord)
-Frodo and Sam making out
-Sauron Lossing his contact lens

Guess I wrote my own book...

[tomandshell]

Man Tom Why not just copy the whole LOTR Series in your post.

Actually, it was just a sarcastic post. Those were all moments from the book that were either absent or somehow altered in the movie.

[Bannister]

-Frodo and Sam making out

and have this framed in the background.
http://images.art.com/images/products/regular/10113000/10113599.jpg

[Fubeca]

I know!!!! Just giving you some sarcassim back!

[Bannister]

I personally want Gandalf the Grey lying on the mountainside after he has defeated the Balrog with the exclusive being a reborn naked Gandalf the White. Please Sideshow make my dream come true.
:gandalf :gandalf_w

[tomandshell]

I know!!!! Just giving you some sarcassim back!

Well, I don't know about you, but if I saw a post that long I would probably just ignore it. I thought that's what you might have done.

:D

[Bannister]

Well, I don't know about you, but if I saw a post that long I would probably just ignore it. I thought that's what you might have done.

:D
I read the whole thing Tom. I know, you're shocked I can read aren't you.

[tomandshell]

I'm sorry, Bannister--were you saying something?

I was busy thinking about reborn naked Gandalf.

[Bannister]

I'm sorry, Bannister--were you saying something?

I was busy thinking about reborn naked Gandalf.
The idea is captivating isn't it. If they only could have shown us "more" in that scene. Hopefully a diorama will rectify that.

[tomandshell]

The idea is captivating isn't it. If they only could have shown us "more" in that scene. Hopefully a diorama will rectify that.

Yes, hopefully a diorama will ^^^^^^fy that.

[Bannister]

Yes, hopefully a diorama will ^^^^^^fy that.
Or erectify.:mwaha

[tomandshell]

Every time I watch The Two Towers and it gets to the part where Gandalf stands before Theoden and we get that shot from the rear where he dramatically throws off his cloak, there is a part of me that hopes to see that Gandalf is nekkid underneath. Maybe we will get to see that on the anniversary edition DVD blooper reel.



(Sometimes I feel bad that Dave actually has to go through and read every one of these useless posts...)

[LOTRFan]

"I told you to take away his staff .... " :sick

[Bannister]

Every time I watch The Two Towers and it gets to the part where Gandalf stands before Theoden and we get that shot from the rear where he dramatically throws off his cloak, there is a part of me that hopes to see that Gandalf is nekkid underneath. Maybe we will get to see that on the anniversary edition DVD blooper reel.



(Sometimes I feel bad that Dave actually has to go through and read every one of these useless posts...)
Actually just seeing The actual Two Towers gets me going. Mmmmmmmmmm, Orthanc.:orthanc :orthanc :orthanc :orthanc :orthanc

[Darth Caedus]

I want a diorama of Glorfindel riding and saving Frodo...oh wait...that wasn't in the movie....

[Bannister]

I want that Argonath diorama they had the prototype of but never produced.

[RoboDad]

I want that Argonath diorama they had the prototype of but never produced.
In 1/9th scale?

[Bannister]

In 1/9th scale?
Of course.:lol

[Customikey]

Not much interest in dioramas here. I like to make my own.

Statues in general bug me. No posing, no clothing, and the CONSTANT fear in the back of your mind that it'll get scratched, chipped, or broken. Which it inevitably will. And then you're all like, "Damn! Now I have to fix it or get it replaced!!" Woe betide the poor fool who invited friends over who then proceed to trash is Grey Hulk. Woe.

[RoboDad]

Not much interest in dioramas here. I like to make my own.

Statues in general bug me. No posing, no clothing, and the CONSTANT fear in the back of your mind that it'll get scratched, chipped, or broken. Which it inevitably will. And then you're all like, "Damn! Now I have to fix it or get it replaced!!" Woe betide the poor fool who invited friends over who then proceed to trash is Grey Hulk. Woe.
Huh?

Look, there's nothing wrong with preferring 12" action figures over statues, but most of the concerns you listed here are just a bit silly. No one who recognizes the difference between action figures and statues should ever experience the problems you imagined (unless they are careless, clumsy, or the victim of some natural disaster). I have close to a hundred pieces on display in my house right now, and none have been been cracked, chipped or broken. They remain safely on their shelves. Friends look at them, but they don't touch them.

[Customikey]

Huh?

Look, there's nothing wrong with preferring 12" action figures over statues, but most of the concerns you listed here are just a bit silly.


:survivor ///

:lurking

[RoboDad]

:survivor ///

:lurking
Would you care to elaborate on this cryptic message?

[Customikey]

Would you care to elaborate on this cryptic message?


I've been shot down, have nothing to add, am moving on. :D

[tomandshell]

I just received the Gentle Giant Royal Guard statue this week, and they glued his stupid head on crooked. This is one time when I wish it were adjustable so I could fix his head and have it pointing straight up. I am about to chip it by throwing it against the wall. He looks drunk.

[DannieDarKo]

:survivor ///

:lurking


I think what Mikey is really trying to say is that you have created fire and all the little female emoticons are whispering flirtatious comments about you. :monkey5

[Customikey]

I think what Mikey is really trying to say is that you have created fire and all the little female emoticons are whispering flirtatious comments about you. :monkey5


Interesting. How can you tell they're females?

[DannieDarKo]

Because the top two emoticons are smiling at them maybe.... :dunno

[RoboDad]

Because the top two emoticons are smiling at them maybe.... :dunno
Works for me! :D

And CM, don't take anything I said too personally. Everyone here knows that in the 12" figure world, you are a god among men. Your customs are among the best I've ever seen. You just need to "diversify" a little, and give at least one of these dioramas a shot. C'mon, you know you want to!

[The Josh]

I still prefer statues/poly pieces over 1/6th but both are awesome. No need to diss either format.

[tomandshell]

Here's my collectible food chain:

1/4 Scale PF > Polystone Statue/Diorama > 12" Figure > Mini Bust > Bobblehead

[Customikey]

Here's my collectible food chain:

1/4 Scale PF > Polystone Statue/Diorama > 12" Figure > Mini Bust > Bobblehead


Ooh, can we diss the "Bobblehead format" please?


Oh, and thanks Robo. I didn't take it personally at all. :cool:

[tomandshell]

I try to show respect to collectors no matter what their interests. I prefer the PFs, others prefer the 12" figures, and others prefer polystones statues, busts and dioramas. We can make room for all types of collectors here.

But there also comes a time when all true collectors must set aside their differences and unite in order to mock the people who buy bobbleheads.

[Captain Faramir]

I would also love a diorama of Gandalf the White's appearance to Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. That could be a beautiful display.

But will the likenesses be more akin to the Weta line or the 1/6 figures? I'm curious.........

[RoboDad]

But there also comes a time when all true collectors must set aside their differences and unite in order to mock the people who buy bobbleheads.
A common cause!

Collectors United Against Bobbleheads!

:chew


pssst... Please pay no attention to the Jack Sparrow bobblehead looking over my shoulder as I type this, ...mmkay? :D

[Lynxje]

I don't believe I have any interest in de diorama line but the one piece I would order is Arwen and Frodo on Asfaloth (which should have been made in de WETA line btw) facing of the 9 Ringwraiths.
Prolly never gonna happen (think of what the size of 10 horses, even 1/9th scale, would be) but it would be the piece I would buy.

[Wetanut]

Many (if not most) have already been wished for, but I'm gonna list mine anyway:
Entmoot with Merry & Pip on Treebeard
Aragorn vs. Lurtz
Gandy vs. WK
Eowyn vs. WK (chopped off head of fellbeast as exclusive)
Flaming Denethor over prone Faramir on pyre
Line of elves on ramparts at Helms Deep, ready with their bows
Pippin vs. rocks falling (heh..)
Theoden knocking Grima down the Edoras steps
Wizard duel in Orthanc
Grima stabbing Saruman
Fellowship in line cresting the hill
Frodo and Gandy in cart at Hobbitton
Hobbitton (with Party Tree)
Gimli kneeling and weeping at tomb of Balin
Lothlorien with
Grey Havens
Imladris with Council of Elrond convened
Sam carrying Frodo up Mount Doom
Eagles rescuing Sam & Frodo
Frodo on edge of Cracks of Doom holding out the Ring with Gollum sneaking up behind
Entrance to Mines of Moria with Watcher watching from his pool

I'm sure the reality will be limited, and they may already have the slate of offerings firmed up .... but we can dream.

[The Josh]

I try to show respect to collectors no matter what their interests. I prefer the PFs, others prefer the 12" figures, and others prefer polystones statues, busts and dioramas. We can make room for all types of collectors here.

But there also comes a time when all true collectors must set aside their differences and unite in order to mock the people who buy bobbleheads.

Damn Bobleheads!! :lol

[lcummins]

Here's my collectible food chain:

1/4 Scale PF > Polystone Statue/Diorama > 12" Figure > Mini Bust > Bobblehead

Or how about this...

Bronze > Mixed Media > Polystone > Plastic with Fabric > Cheap Plastic !!! :rotfl

[Asura]

When some of you guys/gals are picking Dios you want, please use a scene from the movie as an example. Thanks:frodo

[LOTRFan]

Whaddya' mean, you know the scene with Frodo and the ring. :monkey3

[PosterBoyKelly]

I'm pretty excited about this, I don't care for the 12" and they haven't made a PF of a character I really like, and since I just got done reading Two Towers again I really need a LOTR fix.

[fat hobbitss]

Balrog vs Gandalf is a MUST
Cave Troll vs Fellowship a MUST
Arwen w/Frodo chased by Ringwraiths is a MUST
Witchking on FellBeast against Gandalf or Theoden
and then so many classic scenes....:monkey5

[Bannister]

I want Gollum beating the **** outta that fish at the forbidden pool, and he needs a voice chip so he can sing the song as well.

[tomandshell]

Or how about this...

Bronze > Mixed Media > Polystone > Plastic with Fabric > Cheap Plastic !!! :rotfl

I can agree with that as well!

[carbo-fation]

I want Gollum beating the **** outta that fish at the forbidden pool, and he needs a voice chip so he can sing the song as well.
:lol But we kind of have two figs already with Gollum holding the fish.
How about a hurt Gollum following Sam and Frodo after Faramir threw him against the wall? That would make an amazing scenery with the half-destroyed city of osgilliath.

[Seretur]

Okay, assuming these are environments with characters in them (and not mainly characters interacting, like the Marvel VS. pieces), here are a few other ideas:

Rivendell (with the Council, or with Aragorn and Arwen on the bridge);
Lothlórien (with Galadriel and Celeborn receiving the Fellowship);
Entmoot (with at least three Ents and the two Hobbits);
The Court of the White Tree (with the guards, Denethor and the wounded Faramir);
Sammath Naur (the Cracks of Doom, with Frodo, Gollum, and Sam).

Of course, most of these would have to be smaller than 1/9 scale...

[FlyAndFight]

Here are a few ideas to throw out there (forgive me if they've already been mentioned):

- Morgul Lord on Fell beast, holding up the flaming sword, versus Gandalf (and Pip) in Minas Tirith.

- The four hobbits hiding by the side of the road as the Ringwraith is "sniffing" them out.

- Frodo finishing up his writing the book, "The Lord of the Rings", at his desk inside Bag Ends.

- Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, fighting back to back to back. Would make a nice piece to view from different angles.

- Sam, Frodo and Gollum climbing the long stairs to Shelob's lair.

- Gandalf riding on the back of the eagle, Gwaihir.

- Frodo placing the ring on the stone pedestal at Rivendel.

- a re-release of the ss/weta Orthanc statue... :monkey3

[Seretur]

- a re-release of the ss/weta Orthanc statue... :monkey3

NOT!!! :orthanc :orthanc :orthanc :orthanc :orthanc :D

(Although a full Ring of Isengard would be nice, or a -- dare I say it? -- diorama of the Ents destroying its walls and Orcs...)

[WetaWork]

- The four hobbits hiding by the side of the road as the Ringwraith is "sniffing" them out.


I'd like to see it as well but as I'm sure you already know, it has been done as a weta wall plaque done by none other than Virginia Lee, Alan Lee's Daughter:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=lotre&item=9801R#jpgs

I definitely would like to see the scene recreated in full 3 dimensional color.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/lotr/9801R_01.jpg

[LOTRFan]

They can revisit the budgie too! :wacky