PF Frodo Image Thread

[endo1]

Here ya go!! Landed this afternoon. Enjoy!!

He he he, Sorry for the delay I just got my Macbook Pro and I've never used iPhoto before :rolleyes:

.....that was a mistake need to take more time before I can learn to pump out the pics with my Mac. So back to the trusty Sony Vaio Win 98.

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf01.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf2.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf3.JPG

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http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf8.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf9.JPG

[endo1]

Some More:

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf91.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf92.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf93.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf94.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf95.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf96.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf97.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf98.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf99.JPG

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf991.JPG

[The Josh]

He looks good. Very nicely detailed! The eye up close appears to be a little off but in the shots where you would normally be looking the eye shows nothing.

[Seretur]

Thanks for the pics! They're slightly too big for MY Vaio, though. :)

It looks pretty much as I expected, but it's lovely to have it "live". Cheers!

[Gruson]

Good pics. I like it and am glad to have it coming.

I think one more pieces are released, they will all look great together.

Nice, especially with the lighting.

Yeah, resize the pics!

[Darth Loki]

Thanks for all the great pics. The eye is still a bit off but it doesn't look as bad as the SS pics. And it's hardly noticeable unless looking dead on. I'm excited to get this little fella.

He looks so damn small next to Lurtz.

[Shai Hulud]

LOOKS BETTER THAN WETA.

[The Josh]

Thanks for all the great pics. The eye is still a bit off but it doesn't look as bad as the SS pics. And it's hardly noticeable unless looking dead on. I'm excited to get this little fella.

He looks so damn small next to Lurtz.

That's what I was saying when the SS pics came out. :)

[Khev]

An indispensable PF. Glad I have one on the way.

[carbo-fation]

Great pics Endo! I like how Frodo came out; nowhere near as bad as SS pics!

[KAOSINLA]

First, congrats on the piece and thank you for the pics!!!

Although this is certainly better than Weta, these pics confirm some of my paint app concerns and my lack of seeing Elijah in the sculpt (now, especially odd after the glimpse of the diorama). I have no regrets not purchasing it.

However, for those who see the ringbearer in this piece, I wish you enjoyment with your purchase!!!

[Seretur]

It looks just as good (or bad) as the Sideshow pics. It's not like his eyeline is suddenly straight, is it?

It's the surroundings, size comparisons, details, and variant lighting conditions that make pics such as these worthwhile. But Ginny's work always gets criticised, and all she does is shoot the pieces in as clinical and objective way as possible. As is only right!

[FlyAndFight]

I think it looks better than what I was expecting. But I just am not a fan of the piece, in general. I would have preferred Frodo in a different setting. But congrats to those that are getting him. He's a nice piece after all.

[Bullseye]

I'll be keeping this but seeing it next to the Lurtz its way overpriced.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I think it looks better than what I was expecting.
Same here. The wonky eye is still there but it ain't so bad, everything else looks good to me.

seeing it next to the Lurtz its way overpriced.
Agreed.

[The Mike]

I'll be keeping this but seeing it next to the Lurtz its way overpriced.

I have to agree as well. Seeing it next to Lurtz makes me think this thing should have been under a $200 starting. The fact that it is only slightly bigger than a 12" really keeps me from buying directly from SSC. If I can nab it for $200 shipped I'll definitely get it but for now I'm content with waiting for the eventual Frodo 1/6 which if the PF is any indication will be frickin tiny...

[Beruthiel]

Have I been under a rock somewhere? Frodo is shipping? When did all this happen?

[Boba Fett]

This is actually a nice piece now I finally seen some different angles. If it was cheaper, I would consider getting this myself. It is better than the WETA, but at the same time it's not worth the price, especially next to Lurtz.

[Sir Tristram]

I'll be keeping this but seeing it next to the Lurtz its way overpriced.
I actually realy like it now, but I MUST agree about the price. Jeez....That is slightly steep for what you're getting!

[Agent23]

I actually like it alot better then I thought I would.

Glad I kept my Lurtz P.F.

I'll be getting this one after all.

:)

[The Josh]

I don't think this should have been cheaper. Those that have seen it in person will understand the price.

[BDboystoys]

awesome pics! I wish I had the space for it, but Im going to resist most of the lotr PF's but afew. Still its impressive and the mixed media works wonders for this one.:DThe Diorama has a better likeness though:monkey3

[Seretur]

I just hope the next LOTR PF actually has one of the truly impressive costumes from the movies. Be it something duller, like Gandalf the Grey or the Ringwraith, or something flashier, like Boromir, King Elessar, Arwen, Théoden, an Elven warrior, or indeed Gimli... that's what the mixed-media format does best, and its full potential has hardly been tapped, both here and in the SW line.

Greatness, hopefully, awaits.

[Darklord Dave]

PFs aren't movie theater popcorn where the size dictates the price!:monkey4

Aside from the amount of polystone used to cast it, how would it have been cheaper?

They both have a detailed portrait head sculpt
Both have intricate costuming, and Frodo has more layers
Both have the same size base which is also highly detailed.

So where are the R&D savings that would allow for a cheaper price?
Where are the production savings (aside from amount of polystone) that would allow for a cheaper price?

[Customikey]

PFs aren't movie theater popcorn where the size dictates the price!:monkey4

Aside from the amount of polystone used to cast it, how would it have been cheaper?

They both have a detailed portrait head sculpt
Both have intricate costuming, and Frodo has more layers
Both have the same size base which is also highly detailed.

So where are the R&D savings that would allow for a cheaper price?
Where are the production savings (aside from amount of polystone) that would allow for a cheaper price?

I agree.

Just because the piece is smaller, doesn't mean it was any easier to make. Quite the contrary in fact.

The same will be true of the 1:6 line, I'll bet.

[DannieDarKo]

I agree Dave! Once you go white that just ain't right!

[kierbaudy]

The costume is very intricate so price probably reflects this. Of course, I would have preferred if it was cheaper. My only complaint is the freakin' eye! But it does look better than the earlier pics where the eye was obviously lazy. But, for the price, I think it should not have an eye problem. Lurtz was perfect from the sculpt to the costume and paint app, so he was worth every penny.

[gambit]

hey to all after 3 days on the road

pics look great and after seeing the diaroma previews, Frodo is a definite keeper for me

price is not so high imo taking into account the high detailed costume

[Deadly Dagger]

...just doesnt do it for me...lots of detail...looks good next to Lurtz... but the LOTR PF line just isn't for me...canceled my exclusive Lurtz and never looked back :monkey1

[Vader AL]

how come frodo didn't have an exclusive?

[Darth Waller]

...just doesnt do it for me...lots of detail...looks good next to Lurtz... but the LOTR PF line just isn't for me...canceled my exclusive Lurtz and never looked back :monkey1

Same here.

[galactiboy]

He looks a lot better than the pics on Sideshow would have suggested... and its always surprising to see just how tiny hobbits are compared to other characters, especially Lurtz!

I really like the way his clothing turned out and the ring on the chain is very nice as well!

[Captain Faramir]

The costuming is absolutely gorgeous--if I could afford PF figures, I would definitely want to pick one up. And that little guy is SMALL! If that's the size in PF, how small are the 1/6 figures gonna be? :confused:

[geto10]

His left hand looks a bit weird. Nice PF :)

[Bullseye]

PFs aren't movie theater popcorn where the size dictates the price!:monkey4

Aside from the amount of polystone used to cast it, how would it have been cheaper?

They both have a detailed portrait head sculpt
Both have intricate costuming, and Frodo has more layers
Both have the same size base which is also highly detailed.

So where are the R&D savings that would allow for a cheaper price?
Where are the production savings (aside from amount of polystone) that would allow for a cheaper price?

There is no denying the detail DD. But you get just as much detail (without the base) in two 12" figures and they are not $250 for 2. The base is sculpted and cheaper by your reckoning to produce. At most I think it should have been $200 and could have been if they had made an exclusive pushing the run to 2000. 1000 with lightup Sting.:)

[Vince]

Looks more than amazing !

Good work Sideshow !!

[bonsey]

Think he looks good from a distance standing next to Lurtz but the likeness still puts me off which is a shame as the costuming etc are fantastic.May keep him as I'd like to have a complete set of one of Sideshows lines.Just wish they would have got the diorama sculptor to do the head then it would have been perfect.

[Trilogy]

Nice photo`s endo1.
Hopefully mine will be with me soon.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I agree with KAOSINLA on this. Never seen the face of Elijah in this sculpt, and I still don't. The cloths look very nice though. Nothing I would buy, but for those that did: glad you enjoy it! Nice pictures btw.

[ifu03612]

Great pics BTW, what edition no. did you get?

thanks

Colin

[endo1]

Great pics BTW, what edition no. did you get?

thanks

Colin

It's #0206 of 1000.......:frodo

[Darth Waller]

At most I think it should have been $200 and could have been if they had made an exclusive pushing the run to 2000. 1000 with lightup Sting.:)

That would've :rock.

[NASEDO]

Better then I expected, tempting, but only at a good price. I think the Star Wars PF line put my standards too high, with Obi, Leia, GG, Vader. I still don't like the Sculpt for the money. The Crack of Doom Diroama looks like a better Frodo.

[FrodoEyes]

Meh, definately a no go area for me. Looks too dolly. Can't beat my little Weta Frodie, in my opinion.

[Bannister]

There is no denying the detail DD. But you get just as much detail (without the base) in two 12" figures and they are not $250 for 2. The base is sculpted and cheaper by your reckoning to produce. At most I think it should have been $200 and could have been if they had made an exclusive pushing the run to 2000. 1000 with lightup Sting.:)
Yeah, but there is no way they would sell 2000. They barely could sell 1000 without an exclusive.

[The Josh]

Meh, definately a no go area for me. Looks too dolly. Can't beat my little Weta Frodie, in my opinion.

Um No. Sorry. They're about as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are. They have real Clothing sure but they're totally made of poly in the bodie. These ain't Barbies. :lol

[olvidadero]

Hmmm, the mouth is the worst part for me, even worse than the eyes. Not one of the best PF, no no.

[Bannister]

Um No. Sorry. They're about as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are. They have real Clothing sure but they're totally made of poly in the bodie. These ain't Barbies. :lol
Yeah, they are museum quality display pieces, at least according to the website.:D

[LOTRFan]

Funny, I cancelled my order a few days back and re-ordered it, to take advantage of the rewards points -- and I STILL GOT MINE BEFORE A LOT OF YOU! :devil :lol

The costuming on this PF is just amazing, the weathering could not be done any better. No I don't think the likeness is perfect, but it sure is nice; esp when looking at him from the right. I am very impressed with this figure - and no googley eyes! The base on this one is hollow like Lurtz, but the detail far surpasses the former. Moria has always been my favorite film and book moment, so I couldn't be happier that they chose this for Frodo. Of course this means that Gandalf the Grey should also come from the "Moria moments," their dialogue is unforgettable.

Anyway here are some pics:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins002.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins003.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins005.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins009.jpg

No lazy eye:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins011.jpg


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins012.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins014.jpg

[pordey2]

Everything looks great except the head. Are you going to get it repainted, or could you live with it. It's just awful in "front view"

Digging the base, though :rock

And Matt, very good pictures!

[Khev]

You didn't get yours before an official image thread was made:

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16146

:)

Glad to see that they won't all have bad eyes though. :rock

[LOTRFan]

More:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins016.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins017.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins018.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins020.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins022.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins026.jpg

[LOTRFan]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins028.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins030.jpg

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins036.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins044.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins046.jpg

I didn't see the earlier thread, oops, well more pics the better!

[occulum]

he really does look good.

the TM's on the base logo look like stickers?

[LOTRFan]

he really does look good.

the TM's on the base logo look like stickers?

In fact they are, kinda wierd I thought? :confused:

Of course there are always nit-picks, my only real gripe are the lips - they are indeed a bit dark.

[tomandshell]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins003.jpg

If Sideshow is required to get the "TM" on there for legal reasons, it needs to be done with a bit more class than this on a high end collectible.

I assume that this was a last minute production fix for Frodo. In the future, I hope they can work the trademark symbol into the sculpt itself, if it's required. That would look a lot better than little tacked on stickers.



I haven't seen mine yet!! Got home after midnight, saw the box on the counter, went straight to bed, woke up and went back to work. I hope to get mine unpacked this afternoon.

[El Roranous]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins003.jpg

If Sideshow is required to get the "TM" on there for legal reasons, it needs to be done with a bit more class than this on a high end collectible.

I assume that this was a last minute production fix for Frodo. In the future, I hope they can work the trademark symbol into the sculpt itself, if it's required. That would look a lot better than little tacked on stickers.



I haven't seen mine yet!! Got home after midnight, saw the box on the counter, went straight to bed, woke up and went back to work. I hope to get mine unpacked this afternoon.Yeah but if they are stickers, can't you pull them off and make it look even better? Who wants a TM anyway?

[tomandshell]

Yeah but if they are stickers, can't you pull them off and make it look even better? Who wants a TM anyway?

The legal team and licensing folks at New Line, apparently!!!

:D

[wofford29]

I agree. I'd rather have stickers that I can peel off.

[Monk]

Awesome stuff, Matt. :chew

Not as awe-inspiring as, say, The Hulk, but the costume looks very well done.

[The Josh]

Looks good as I said in the other thread. The head is fine and far far far from awful IMO. It's a solid piece and can't wait for Bob to get his.

[Seretur]

I never customise my figures, but with this one, I'd have to darken his mouth area. The fact that it's completely painted the same tone as his lips does more damage to the likeness than any other single thing -- including his eyes. Which aren't completely straight, but seem quite OK, knowing their actual size.

It's actually a lovely piece. I'm on record as saying I'd prefer a Cracks of Doom Frodo, standing and looking at the Ring... but let's not go there again. The scared Frodo in Moria indeed captures some of that "fish out of the water" aspect of the Ringbearer's early journey.

Who knew. This one might yet become a favorite of mine, as it seems really well-done... We'll see what the future holds.

[Darth Rage]

Looks good fron the neck down.

[KAOSINLA]

Congrats on the piece guys and thanks for the pics!!!

[Captain Faramir]

I think he looks great. Maybe I'll be lucky and win some contest to get one of my own, because he looks fantastic!

[DarthRamuk]

I think he looks great. Maybe I'll be lucky and win some contest to get one of my own, because he looks fantastic!

I agree....I have yet to start collecting the LOTR PF line but Lurtz and now, Frodo might just convince me enough to go on that expensive PF quest......

[tomandshell]

I really do love this piece. The eyes aren't goofy, but the mouth came out of left field and became the surprise distraction on this release. In all, I think I will give it 4 stars out of five. Just a few things keep this from being perfect.

Using Pippin for the sake of comparison, the mouth area paint application on a $250 1/4 scale piece should not be inferior to the paint application on a $125 1/6 scale piece. If you're not going to paint inside the mouth, then don't sculpt it with the mouth open in the first place:

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9351/mouthvl7.jpg

Even comparing the freckled/natural looking detailed skin on Pippin compared to the one-tone pale mannequin skin of Frodo, the larger and more expensive piece falls behind.

In addition, Frodo seems to have painted his toenails:

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/6974/feetyp4.jpg

There can really be no excuse for these two things on a Premium Format figure--both things can and should have been caught and improved upon before it shipped.

However, these two things are not enough to bring down an overall great figure. The weathering and detailing on the costume are simply fantastic, and the likeness is great--unfortunately, it's just another terrific facial sculpt negatively impacted by sloppy paint application on the final product. Get anywhere close to the piece and that mouth is distracting. And those tacky tacked on TM labels on the name plate also keep the piece from being perfect.

However, this is actually the first Frodo of any kind in my collection, and I am more than happy that I waited for what I consider to be the best Frodo yet. (Bonus points for the base! I love that helmeted skull on the ground.) I can already tell that as the PF line grows, my old polystone pieces will gradually end up back in their boxes to make room. I love the 1/4 scale line!! Now please, please, please give us the next announcement...

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9565/pairiw7.jpg

[Captain Faramir]

Ever since I got into SSC I've been drawn to the PF lines. Now with Frodo here, I'm beyond tempted to go for the Fellowship in 1/4 scale. Absolutely nothing else mind you, but just the nine walker. It is SO tempting, especially since they will be so spaced out. Ugh, I hate being poor--if any of you hear of any contests at any time, please let me know!

[pordey2]

I love that helmeted skull on the ground.) I can already tell that as the PF line grows, my old polystone pieces will gradually end up back in their boxes to make room. I love the 1/4 scale line!! Now please, please, please give us the next announcement...

:chew
Please announce a PF Saruman so Tom sells his Polystone version to me :monkey3

[tomandshell]

Ever since I got into SSC I've been drawn to the PF lines. Now with Frodo here, I'm beyond tempted to go for the Fellowship in 1/4 scale. Absolutely nothing else mind you, but just the nine walker.

Well, of course it would start that way. It's just like your local drug dealer giving you your first lump of crack for free. Then, once you're hooked...

:cool:

The one nice thing for budget-minded LOTR collectors is the absolutely glacial pace of this line. With one announcement per year, save up about $20 a month for the year between announcement and shipping and go through a dealer and you've got yourself a Frodo PF. Voila!!!

[carbo-fation]

Frodo looks good! Too bad his mouth and feet, as Tom pointed out, look pretty bad. Why Sideshow couldn't do a more detailed mouth is beyond me. At least the tailoring looks great!:rolleyes:

[tomandshell]

Frodo looks good! Too bad his mouth and feet, as Tom pointed out, look pretty bad. Why Sideshow couldn't do a more detailed mouth is beyond me. At least the tailoring looks great!:rolleyes:

Sideshow can do a more detailed mouth, they just chose not to this time. But if you stand back far enough all you see is one fantastic LOTR statue. The mouth is not a deal breaker, just a disappointment that in no way is bad enough to keep this piece from being a highlight of my collection. The paint application on Lurtz was some of the best work I've ever seen. This line has a bright future.

[Captain Faramir]

I agree, he looks great. But man, I can't even afford a new 1/6 figure at the moment. Luckily I don't have anybody coming for a while, unless Boromir suddenly pops in out of nowhere--then I'd be in big trouble.........

[Seretur]

Glad you confirmed my mouth suspicion, Tom.

It's also nice to see Pippin's mouth displayed as an example of how to paint a mouth, especially since that was the most contentious aspect of an otherwise stellar paintjob on that piece.

I don't belong in the "we must have Fellowship at all cost" camp, although I see where the sentiment comes from. The Premium Format is, if anything, a venue for displaying truly outstanding costume designs, which is why I'd much, much rather see a High-elven infantryman, a Coronation Arwen, or a Ringwraith than another Hobbit.

Are you tempted to touch-up the troublesome spots on your Frodo?

[tomandshell]

Are you tempted to touch-up the troublesome spots on your Frodo?

Absolutely not!!! I don't even own a paint brush. I have never--and will never--go anywhere near any of the pieces in my collection with a jar of paint and delusions of grandeur. However Sideshow paints it for me, that's how it shall remain so long as it sits on my shelf. My fate is entirely in their hands.

I agree that this line is really ideal to highlight the fantastic costume work. You can argue about equivalent facial sculpts and paint application being found in the 12" line (although Lurtz had the most beautiful paint job I've ever seen), but if you try to tell me that anything in 1/6 scale can rival these costumes, I will laugh at you. These costumes are simply amazing. The rivets, buckles, buttons, clasps, leather work, fabrics and weathering are all the best that can be imagined. At least by me!

[Deadly Dagger]

Um No. Sorry. They're about as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are. They have real Clothing sure but they're totally made of poly in the bodie. These ain't Barbies. :lol

I would have to agree with FrodoEyes...they are "doll-like". That was one reason I canceled my Lurtz, when I saw him in person at SDCC...he appeared to be a doll dressed for display. Sure they have no joints...and you can't change his outfit (im sure some will try)...but to someone who doesnt know what polystone is may think it is a doll...I really don't think you can compare these to SSW pieces...there is a whole lot more sculpting/painting going on there..besides...I bet my kingdom that it is the doll..I mean action figure people who are climbing all over these things...:monkey1

[moonlightdrive21]

I love everything about it but the most important thing, which is the face. Does not look like him, which is a deal breaker.:dunno

[The Josh]

I would have to agree with FrodoEyes...they are "doll-like". That was one reason I canceled my Lurtz, when I saw him in person at SDCC...he appeared to be a doll dressed for display. Sure they have no joints...and you can't change his outfit (im sure some will try)...but to someone who doesnt know what polystone is may think it is a doll...I really don't think you can compare these to SSW pieces...there is a whole lot more sculpting/painting going on there..besides...I bet my kingdom that it is the doll..I mean action figure people who are climbing all over these things...:monkey1

OK. That's your right by all means. I just don't see how anyone can look at these and go they're "Doll-Like". They're as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are since you cannot go out and change their pose nor change their outfits. I highly doubt anyone who doesn't know what polystone is would theink they're a doll. Well, I have several SSW piece in my collection like all 9 members of the Fellowship, Original Balrog, Cave Troll, RWOS, Sauron, Saruman, Grima, All the rider pieces, 4 busts (all Fellowship members), 5 Helms, 2 Enviros, Etc. So I think you're little theory goes out the door on that one.

[Deadly Dagger]

OK. That's your right by all means. I just don't see how anyone can look at these and go they're "Doll-Like". They're as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are since you cannot go out and change their pose nor change their outfits. I highly doubt anyone who doesn't know what polystone is would theink they're a doll. Well, I have several SSW piece in my collection like all 9 members of the Fellowship, Original Balrog, Cave Troll, RWOS, Sauron, Saruman, Grima, All the rider pieces, 4 busts (all Fellowship members), 5 Helms, 2 Enviros, Etc. So I think you're little theory goes out the door on that one.


...but how many Star Wars dolls do you have? You still can't have my kingdom...and besides you are one person...:monkey1

[The Josh]

Yeah, it appears overall the feet and the mouth are issues for sure. Not enough to make me want to cancel but I would have liked to see better.

This line is a great way as has been said to show off what SS can do and bring to life some of the costumes that where in LOTR. However, the Fellowship is a must! There's no point in doing a LOTR line without doing the Fellowship if based off the movies/books.

[The Josh]

...but how many Star Wars dolls do you have? You still can't have my kingdom...and besides you are one person...:monkey1

I have them all on order and all the LOTR ones as well. I'm a LOTR and SW Collector! I collect high end quality pieces be it the 1/6th line, PF, or Statue. If others want to look down on what I collect then that's their problem.

[Seretur]

I've been a polystone-only collector for the past five years. Tried getting into the 12" field, and didn't like it. Couldn't get past the, as you put it, doll aspect.

The, a few weeks ago, I experimentally bought a PF Leia.

Sure: it can look like a doll on display. After all, only dolls have tailored clothing, right? But the "doll" moniker applies only because that's the immediate point of reference for any mixed-media statue.

In person, the Leia figure is the best representation of that character in miniature form I could wish for. I had my doubts, but now I'm convinced -- as long as there's the happy marriage of pose, concept, likeness and appropriate fabric that falls right, the PF is a perfectly legitimate collectible line.

It's also in a price range that's a tier above the old SS/W polystone figures, and a good four tiers above the 12" figures, so the target audience is appropriately different.

[Seretur]

I never customised any of my pieces, either! But I did touch up one or two, in tiny spots where paint was missing. (I can't even see where those were now.) And my faith was amply rewarded when I received a Helm's Deep that had better paint apps than even the redone pics on the Sideshow site -- a really lovely, and subtle, highlight on the masonry of the Hornburg and the Deeping Wall.

Frodo actually has a delineated mouth interior in the official pics, which someone neglected to paint at the Chinese factory. I wonder if that would count as a troublesome spot...

[Deadly Dagger]

I have them all on order and all the LOTR ones as well. I'm a LOTR and SW Collector! I collect high end quality pieces be it the 1/6th line, PF, or Statue. If others want to look down on what I collect then that's their problem.

Not looking down on anyone, just making an observation. :rolleyes: But my theory stands and you enforced it.

[Darklord Dave]

The "doll" thing gets really old.

Which looks more realistic - a fully sculpted piece with pretty much one texture and finish over the whole thing, or a mixed media piece that emulates the original costume as it appeared on the actor?

But it's a non-debate really - those in the "doll" party have a prejudice against this type of piece that can't be reasoned out.

[RoboDad]

I would have to agree with FrodoEyes...they are "doll-like". That was one reason I canceled my Lurtz, when I saw him in person at SDCC...he appeared to be a doll dressed for display. Sure they have no joints...and you can't change his outfit (im sure some will try)...but to someone who doesnt know what polystone is may think it is a doll...I really don't think you can compare these to SSW pieces...there is a whole lot more sculpting/painting going on there..besides...I bet my kingdom that it is the doll..I mean action figure people who are climbing all over these things...:monkey1
As Josh said, you are free to like whatever you want, and cancel (or not even order) anything you wish. You are also free to call the PF figures whatever you like, but that doesn't make you right in doing so. I can insist all day long that the moon is made of cheese, but a wheel of swiss it ain't, no matter what I say.

I own over a hundred LOTR SSW pure polystone pieces, as well as all of the Star Wars 12" pieces released to date (and many more on pre-order), as well as other movie and TV 12" figures (including the LOTR 12" figures), and over a dozen PF figures. From my experience, there is nothing about the PF figures that equates to dolls in any way. The 12" figures in my collection are toys (masterfully executed, but toys nonetheless). The PFs in my collection are works of art, just as much as my SSW pieces are.

[Darklord Dave]

Just opened my Frodo - man he's small! I really appreciate the space saving box he came in too. I hope they continue to makes the boxes as small as possible (without losing safety of course).

I have to say that the large pic close ups don't do this figure any favors! In person looking at him in normal light he's fantastic. But you blow things up 3 times bigger than they're supposed to be and of course you're going to notice a lot of things wrong. I don't even notice the mouth thing and probably never would have if it hadn't been mentioned here.

[Captain Faramir]

Waa!!!!!!!! All of this talk is driving me crazy! I want that Frodo! WAAA!!!!!!!!!! :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

[The Josh]

Not looking down on anyone, just making an observation. :rolleyes: But my theory stands and you enforced it.

You're theory was what exactly? That you're judgemental towards what others collect.

The "doll" thing gets really old.

It does. Joking among friends is one thing but you can tell when people are just being dicks.

But it's a non-debate really - those in the "doll" party have a prejudice against this type of piece that can't be reasoned out.

Yup, and they'll hate these and the 1/6th because they consider them inferior products.

I can insist all day long that the moon is made of cheese, but a wheel of swiss it ain't, no matter what I say.

Man! I was so looking forward to a big slice of Moon Cheese someday. :(

I own over a hundred LOTR SSW pure polystone pieces, as well as all of the Star Wars 12" pieces released to date (and many more on pre-order), as well as other movie and TV 12" figures (including the LOTR 12" figures), and over a dozen PF figures. From my experience, there is nothing about the PF figures that equates to dolls in any way. The 12" figures in my collection are toys (masterfully executed, but toys nonetheless). The PFs in my collection are works of art, just as much as my SSW pieces are.

Right. Though, I don't consider 1/6th toys either since I don't play with them. I see where you're coming from on that though.

[Deadly Dagger]

...my "little theory that went out the door"...that those interested in 12" will be interested in these PF's due to the stitching and such...man u have issues.

[Darklord Dave]

There is a huge difference in the 1/6 dolls and the PFs however. Due the articulation and need to be able to assume different poses, the tailoring on the "dolls" can't be as realistic as it is on the PFs.

The 1/4 scale Lurtz looks like he just stepped off the screen. No matter how you look at a fully sculpted statue, you'll never get that illusion.

[Sachiel]

There is a huge difference in the 1/6 dolls and the PFs however. Due the articulation and need to be able to assume different poses, the tailoring on the "dolls" can't be as realistic as it is on the PFs.

I don't fully agree with that. Especially since I've seen it done. Atleast a lot better than it has been. It's probably more on the amount of time put into each piece.

[The Josh]

...my "little theory that went out the door"...that those interested in 12" will be interested in these PF's due to the stitching and such...man u have issues.

I don't think thats the case. I know plenty of 1/6th that don't like the PF.

[Bodie The Cursed]

I prefer All sculpt over fabric..

PFs can look like dolls which is a turn off for me..:emperor

[tomandshell]

PFs are by their very nature specific to a certain scene, pose and moment. The pose is decided upon and the clothes are tailored to fit that precise moment. The fit of the clothes can be spot on because the figure itself doesn't have to move.

12" figures are by their very nature generic (or neutral, if that word offends you) in their pose, allowing for interaction and posing to present the figure in a variety of ways. That interaction comes at the price of well fitting and accurate looking clothes. Not to mention the limitations inherent in the smaller scale when it comes to fabric choices and details like buttons and zippers.

I still (respectfully) see the 12" figures as more toy-like, but see the PFs as statues all the way. And it's interesting that even average Joes who see them in my office instinctively call them statues. I have never had any casual viewer or non-collector refer to them as dolls, yet I have had that happen with the 12" figures.

[The Josh]

Yeah, my Dad jokes with me all the time about them being Dolls. It doesn't bother me because I know he's kidding nor would it if someone saw them and called them that. It's understandable because it's the first thing that comes to mind. You can tell though when someone is talking down (if you want to call it that) towards a certain type of product. Which isn't cool in my book.

[Bannister]

Yeah, my Dad jokes with me all the time about them being Dolls. It doesn't bother me because I know he's kidding nor would it if someone saw them and called them that. It's understandable because it's the first thing that comes to mind. You can tell though when someone is talking down (if you want to call it that) towards a certain type of product. Which isn't cool in my book.
Quit living in denial barbie boy.:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

[Bodie The Cursed]

:lol < LOL!!

[The Josh]

Quit living in denial barbie boy.:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

I know :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :rotfl :rotfl

[Bannister]

I know :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2 :rotfl :rotfl
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.:lol :lol

[The Josh]

Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery.:lol :lol

That's what Lindsay Lohan told me. :lol

[Bannister]

That's what Lindsay Lohan told me. :lol
Wait, not only are you a recovering doll collector but a recovering skank as well.

[The Josh]

Damn! How'd ya know? :lol

[nash]

lindsay lohanjob

[tomandshell]

I'm sure having a hard time getting good pictures of this guy. The flash just kills it, but without the flash the pictures aren't in focus. Grrrr.....

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4281/frodo01zd4.jpg

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/2438/frodo02wg4.jpg http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1297/frodo03eq8.jpg

[The Josh]

Still came out nicely. Hopefully Bob will get his soon from SS.

[Seretur]

Since he's fourth scale, does any of the helmets fit him? :)

[Gruson]

Looks good to me!

The hair could be a little bushier but I think it looks a lot like Woods.

[LOTRFan]

I have to say that the large pic close ups don't do this figure any favors! In person looking at him in normal light he's fantastic. But you blow things up 3 times bigger than they're supposed to be and of course you're going to notice a lot of things wrong. I don't even notice the mouth thing and probably never would have if it hadn't been mentioned here.

That is certainly the case, I wanted to get some real closeup shots to relieve any fears about the eyes. The mouth was noticeable to me, but not distracting. :cool:

[customizerwannabe]

Collecting both scales, there is no doubt the PF's look like dressed statues while the 12 inchers look like man dollies. Nature of the beasts. The quality is obviously better on the PF's as well it should be at a 5-8 times higher price point.

I think the 12" Star Wars line is the best of the current lot. Pretty well done overall. However, I think they really cut corners on the LOTR line. Aragorn should have been stellar. You want the first figure out of the gate to dazzle your audience. The reception was, for the most part, lukewarm...as was the figure. That said, they are still miles ahead of DiD's slapped together versions.

The PF's really allow the SS production team to shine and show their talents through this hybrid of statue and doll. On the downside playability is in the toilet.

I feel the PF's provide me with a showcase collection that will impress anyone. The 12" give me an artistic outlet to alter, improve, and generally let me maintain that childlike wonder with toys.

At this point they work together for me in perfect concert, and I wouldn't want to lose either.

[Darren Carnall]

it's funny I always think of my Anakin, Obi, Luke, Aragorn etc figures as statues, just statues I can change the pose on. :) Also for me (in many cases, not all) I'm not sure the outfits could really be bettered. Certainly not on the ones I've got. Maybe straight out of the box, but once you've posed the clothes with thte figure? Fabulous.

They don't seem any more toy like than the more expensive PF's... although I suspect for some, that will be why they don't like their PF's being called toys....... They spent more money on them.

Of course.... at the end of the day... they're alltoys, even if you spend $1,500 on something. ;)

[customizerwannabe]

Of course.... at the end of the day... they're alltoys

Quite right, and anyone who gets offended at people calling them that should take an objective look at what they are. Cartoon, comic book, and movie related...toys. The term has never bothered me. I don't collect to impress others. Only myself and my kids.

[The Josh]

it's funny I always think of my Anakin, Obi, Luke, Aragorn etc figures as statues, just statues I can change the pose on. :) Also for me (in many cases, not all) I'm not sure the outfits could really be bettered. Certainly not on the ones I've got. Maybe straight out of the box, but once you've posed the clothes with thte figure? Fabulous.

They don't seem any more toy like than the more expensive PF's... although I suspect for some, that will be why they don't like their PF's being called toys....... They spent more money on them.

Of course.... at the end of the day... they're alltoys, even if you spend $1,500 on something. ;)

Quite Right!!

[RoboDad]

Quite right, and anyone who gets offended at people calling them that should take an objective look at what they are. Cartoon, comic book, and movie related...toys. The term has never bothered me. I don't collect to impress others. Only myself and my kids.
Calling them toys doesn't bother me at all. Heck, my wife refers to all of my hobbies (collectibles, computers, home theater, and so on...) as my toys (usually with a roll of her eyes and a shake of her head :D).

But "dolls"? [Bugs Bunny]Dem's fightin' woids![/Bugs Bunny]

[KitFisto]

Looks good to me!

The hair could be a little bushier but I think it looks a lot like Woods.


James Woods? Tiger Woods? Or Elijah Wood? LOL, Just giving you a hard time.

[choopie]

Nice pics, but Frodo doesn't have that "Wow" factor for me like Lurtz does. I'll wait until Sideshow makes a character more worthy of the PF treatment.

[Sir Tristram]

When will the second Flex-Payment be processed? Anyone know?
I mean, people are already receiving their Forod and my second payment has not even been taken out! :(

[The Josh]

I'll wait until Sideshow makes a character more worthy of the PF treatment.

How is Frod not worthy of the PF Treatment? He's the freaking ringbearer? He's kind of vital to the whole story ya know. :lol

[KitFisto]

How is Frod not worthy of the PF Treatment? He's the freaking ringbearer? He's kind of vital to the whole story ya know. :lol


I had the same thought, but then just assumed he meant worthy in terms of a more dynamic appearance.

[The Josh]

I had the same thought, but then just assumed he meant worthy in terms of a more dynamic appearance.

Choopie is female actually.

I'm guessing she means by costume that deserves to be done in PF or other characters outside the Fellowship. Which either way doesn't make sense since despite being simple in some ways the Fellowship had cool costumes and they where also a tad bit important to the story.

[KitFisto]

Choopie is female actually.

I'm guessing she means by costume that deserves to be done in PF or other characters outside the Fellowship. Which either way doesn't make sense since despite being simple in some ways the Fellowship had cool costumes and they where also a tad bit important to the story.


It makes perfect sense IMO. It's all based on taste so to some the Fellowship's costumes may be cool an dynamic, but to others a little plain when compared to the Orcs.

[The Josh]

It makes perfect sense IMO. It's all based on taste so to some the Fellowship's costumes may be cool an dynamic, but to others a little plain when compared to the Orcs.

Of course taste is involved. They're maybe a little plainer than the Orcs, Uruks, etc. but no less worthy of being made. Then again I go to how important to the story.

[KitFisto]

Of course taste is involved. They're maybe a little plainer than the Orcs, Uruks, etc. but no less worthy of being made. Then again I go to how important to the story.


If you're judging by story I agree. I just think the poster who said he wanted something more worthy of PF treatment was talking about looks and costume design rather than the story.

[Seaward]

Frodo should arrive by Wednesday, but the pics that have started to show up look great. I think that this is the nicest Frodo likenesses yet, and while the hair could be a little bushier, and the mouth interior could have used a little definition, the pictures so far have me really stoked. After selling all of my SSW collection, I am looking forward to rebuilding the Fellowship!

[The Josh]

If you're judging by story I agree. I just think the poster who said he wanted something more worthy of PF treatment was talking about looks and costume design rather than the story.

Could be. Either way I was just bringing it up for discussion. That's all. :)

[Seaward]

I think that the pose for Frodo is quite appropriate. Frodo was a young hobbit who was burdened with an impossible task, and faced several trials beyond his size. I like that Sideshow chose a pose for this PF that reflects the mix of bravery and apprehension that all of the hobbits seemed to share. I think it reflects well on the personality of the character, much in the way the SSW pieces did, with Sam looking a little more introspective and wistful with Bill, Merry looking cheeky with stolen crops, and okay, well my argument runs out of steam with the Pippen statue.
Frodo has his sword out, ready to fight, but he is certainly afraid of what he has to face, and this is perfect for me (especially since he'll be next to Lurtz for a while, he should look scared!) Aragorn can have a brave, fighting man PF, but this pose works well for Frodo IMO.

[choopie]

Nothing against the character or it's importance, it is just of my opinion that there are plenty of other characters in the LOTR universe that are more suited for the PF treatment than Frodo. I'd like to see Sideshow explore those rather than rehashing characters that we already have and will most likely see in other lines as well.

[The Josh]

Nothing against the character or it's importance, it is just of my opinion that there are plenty of other characters in the LOTR universe that are more suited for the PF treatment than Frodo. I'd like to see Sideshow explore those rather than rehashing characters that we already have and will most likely see in other lines as well.

Alright, I get that but no LOTR line makes any sense without the Fellowship. They're kind of the point honestly and we've had tons of orcs, urks, and trolls done in the SSW line. It all balances out basically.

[pixletwin]

IMO this is a great piece. I take back everything nasty I have ever said about. I wish I got it! :monkey2

[Khev]

IMO this is a great piece. I take back everything nasty I have ever said about. I wish I got it! :monkey2
"At last we understand one another, Frodo Baggins." :lol

[choopie]

Alright, I get that but no LOTR line makes any sense without the Fellowship. They're kind of the point honestly and we've had tons of orcs, urks, and trolls done in the SSW line. It all balances out basically.

There are plenty of characters in LOTR that one could argue are important enough to the story (books or movies) to be represented as a collectible. And Frodo certainly is at the top of the list of importance. But I'm not going by character, I'm thinking in terms of utilizing the mixed media format to the fullest extent that this line is intended to bring in any collectible line, including the LOTR universe. Frodo is just on the bottom of my list when it comes to exploring the full potential of PF.

[The Josh]

There are plenty of characters in LOTR that one could argue are important enough to the story (books or movies) to be represented as a collectible. And Frodo certainly is at the top of the list of importance. But I'm not going by character, I'm thinking in terms of utilizing the mixed media format to the fullest extent that this line is intended to bring in any collectible line, including the LOTR universe. Frodo is just on the bottom of my list when it comes to exploring the full potential of PF.

Well, I agree there are costumes that will show off more what you can do than say Frodo. That's very true which is why I want to see Eomer next in the PF Line if not GTG (another simple costume I know). Still seeing the Fellowship done like this is equally as cool despite somewhat simple costumes and for me they are must do's none the less.

[tomandshell]

Eomer's costume in 1/4 scale would be astounding. I actually have high hopes for him. After Faramir being so sadly neglected in the SIdeshow/Weta lineup, they satisfied the demand by including him early in the 12" line. With Eomer, you have a character that didn't receive the treatment that he deserved (and that the fans requested) before the end of the SSW polystone line. Producing him as a PF would fill that void, but it would also give us an amazing costume. It would look so impressive as an armored figure that many people would buy it for the quality of the costume, even if Eomer might not be their favorite figure.

[The Josh]

Eomer's costume in 1/4 scale would be astounding. I actually have high hopes for him. After Faramir being so sadly neglected in the SIdeshow/Weta lineup, they satisfied the demand by including him early in the 12" line. With Eomer, you have a character that didn't receive the treatment that he deserved (and that the fans requested) before the end of the SSW polystone line. Producing him as a PF would fill that void, but it would also give us an amazing costume. It would look so impressive as an armored figure that many people would buy it for the quality of the costume, even if Eomer might not be their favorite figure.

I agree. The costume alone would be worth getting him for. Though, I do like the character quite a lot.

[Darklord Dave]

The Fellowship is important, but I think we'd all be disappointed if the next 3 PFs were Sam, Merry and Pippin.

[RoboDad]

Alright, I get that but no LOTR line makes any sense without the Fellowship. They're kind of the point honestly and we've had tons of orcs, urks, and trolls done in the SSW line. It all balances out basically.
Well said. Ironically, I have lately been thinking about selling my Lurtz PF, for that exact reason. As magnificent as the crafting is of the piece, his significance to the story is so small (to me) that I am not sure I can justify the amount of display space he takes up. I'd rather devote the space to the rest of the Fellowship, assuming they are ever made.

[RoboDad]

The Fellowship is important, but I think we'd all be disappointed if the next 3 PFs were Sam, Merry and Pippin.
Some would, perhaps even most, but not all. Count me among the "undisappointed" at such a prospect. :)

[Darth Loki]

The Fellowship is important, but I think we'd all be disappointed if the next 3 PFs were Sam, Merry and Pippin.


With over a year between announcements, the next character better be a perfect sculpt and have some killer armor. I'd be pissed if it were a hobbit or a wizard. I'm hoping for Gimli or Boromir.

[crazytrain]

Whilst I'd jump at the chance to get Eomer, I think Theoden would be even better...

[Darth Rage]

I'm sure having a hard time getting good pictures of this guy. The flash just kills it, but without the flash the pictures aren't in focus. Grrrr.....

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4281/frodo01zd4.jpg

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/2438/frodo02wg4.jpg http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1297/frodo03eq8.jpg

I think these are the best pictures I have seen yet.

[bonsey]

Are you tempted to touch-up the troublesome spots on your Frodo?


Hell yeah!! I am going to search out someone who can tweak the head then hopefully I'll be happy.A repaint anything like the stuff i've occasionally seen of these pages would be fantastic(any volunteers??)It just looks too..umm...basic I think which spoils it a little but painting 1000 statues must get a bit tedious!!Will be the first to post pics if I can get it done.
P.S-That should be SERETUR up there...sorry!!

[The Josh]

Well said. Ironically, I have lately been thinking about selling my Lurtz PF, for that exact reason. As magnificent as the crafting is of the piece, his significance to the story is so small (to me) that I am not sure I can justify the amount of display space he takes up. I'd rather devote the space to the rest of the Fellowship, assuming they are ever made.

I get one right once in a while. :lol I'm gonna keep Lurtz but some of the basic orcs will have to blow me away to get them.

[DannieDarKo]

some of the basic orcs will have to blow me away to get them.

Damn Josh I know you love LOTR but didn't think you'd go that far! :monkey5

[The Josh]

Damn Josh I know you love LOTR but didn't think you'd go that far! :monkey5

Ya gotta do. What ya gotta do. :lol

[RoboDad]

Josh to the Orcs: "Go ahead... Make my day!"

[tomandshell]

Since he's fourth scale, does any of the helmets fit him? :)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6637/helm1mm1.jpg http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9492/helm2sh5.jpg

[PosterBoyKelly]

I think these are the best pictures I have seen yet.

Much better than the original proto pics, it actually looks pretty good. If I was a bigger LOTR fan I'd get it. I like my heros!:chew

[The Josh]

Josh to the Orcs: "Go ahead... Make my day!"

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9516/carclinteastwoodbj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Khev]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6637/helm1mm1.jpg http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9492/helm2sh5.jpg
Well that's random because those helmets actually bring out the Elijah Wood likeness even more. No joke.

[FlyAndFight]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6637/helm1mm1.jpg http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9492/helm2sh5.jpg


Hilarious!!! :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[lcummins]

They seemed a little big at first, but then I remembered those were helms for "big folk" not Hobbits!!! :rotfl

[RoboDad]

They seemed a little big at first, but then I remembered those were helms for "big folk" not Hobbits!!! :rotfl
I had the same reaction at first. But then, after realizing what I was really looking at. It looks to be in just the right scale. It looks the way a small child would look wearing an adult-sized helm. :clap

[Viking28]

He looks pretty awesome if you ask me.

[anakin1138]

They seemed a little big at first, but then I remembered those were helms for "big folk" not Hobbits!!! :rotfl

Thats what I thought too at first.:o :lol

[Captain Faramir]

I am more tempted to save up for this piece than for any other PF I've ever seen, even the Star Wars ones. I don't even know why--it's just so tempting! I can't explain it, but the Frodo PF is the most appealing PF I've even been so close to buying. Good thing I have no money or you can bet somebody would be impulse buying right now.

Besides, I need to save up for my regular and exclusive Faramirs. Heaven forbid Faramir was made the next PF--I'd be in big trouble!!!

[RoboDad]

He looks pretty awesome if you ask me.
Ditto. I'm glad he went up for second chance (and that I was able to use some reward points on him:D)!

[KitFisto]

Ditto. I'm glad he went up for second chance (and that I was able to use some reward points on him:D)!


I just ordered him Sunday off 2nd chance. I didn't even think to use my rewards points :rolleyes: ....Stupid me.

[LOTRFan]

I just ordered him Sunday off 2nd chance. I didn't even think to use my rewards points :rolleyes: ....Stupid me.

Well, at least you will add about $12 in rewards points. :monkey3

[lakeshouse]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6637/helm1mm1.jpg http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9492/helm2sh5.jpg


hey, do you have any Hobbit helms ?

[tomandshell]

hey, do you have any Hobbit helms ?

Yes, but they don't fit past the bushy hair.

[Khev]

Tonight Frodo is in Orlando. Tomorrow, my house. :chew :frodo

[Mookeylama]

someone around here recently was asking if any of our talented artists/customizers ever worked on PFs and i have to echo that query. i'd love to see someone here try a repaint (or perhaps a slight resculpt), because i bet they could make Wood materialize out of this piece.

[tomandshell]

Tonight Frodo is in Orlando. Tomorrow, my house. :chew :frodo

Khev--I hope you like it! Mine continues to grow on me. I really, really love it more every time I look at it.

[CAhobbit]

Got him today. But he came with a giant paint smudge on Sting. :monkey2

I guess I should contact customer service about it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v57/CAhobbit/Frodo2.jpg

[carbo-fation]

Sorry to hear about that big smudge! That's definetely not a keeper!:monkey1

[tomandshell]

What a bummer!!! Sorry to hear that--I hope they can get it taken care of ASAP.

[Darth Loki]

I'm hoping to get an email from Mike at Razor's Edge any day now. It only takes 1 day to get to me from him so hopefully he gets his shipment today or tomorrow.

[anakin1138]

Got my invoice today for Frodo PF... It's on the way to the EU warehouse, this means will be here in 20 days or so.

[Seretur]

Thanks for the helm pics, Tom! :rotfl

[LOTRFan]

Khev--I hope you like it! Mine continues to grow on me. I really, really love it more every time I look at it.

I agree, I finally got mine set up in his permanent (somewhat) display location. I have mine displayed lower than eye level, and the piece is really impressive. :clap

[Khev]

Khev--I hope you like it! Mine continues to grow on me. I really, really love it more every time I look at it.
Awesome. :) Hey remember that part in The Two Towers when Frodo and Sam were right at the gates of Mordor and then had to circle back around, got captured by Faramir, then didn't make it back to Mordor until much later? Well Frodo showed up today but my wife couldn't make it to the door in time. Off to Osgiliad he goes until making a return trip tomorrow. :o

[RoboDad]

Awesome. :) Hey remember that part in The Two Towers when Frodo and Sam were right at the gates of Mordor and then had to circle back around, got captured by Faramir, then didn't make it back to Mordor until much later? Well Frodo showed up today but my wife couldn't make it to the door in time. Off to Osgiliad he goes until making a return trip tomorrow. :o
Are your front gates, by any chance... Black? ;)

[DonnamiraTook]

Mine just came today. I haven't been able to get him on the base yet. Its going to take some careful work.

I must say that I am very disappointed in the paint job on mine. His skin tone looks very unnatural -- sort of like a jaundiced man who spent too much time in a tanning bed. Its much too dark and much too yellowish. I suppose I'll get used to it, but I sure don't like it. Disappointing for the price. And, of course, there's the bad mouth. Looks very strange the way it is painted.

No thought of returning it, but I do wish his face looked better.

[LOTRFan]

Sad, indeed Took. Do you have pics?

[Fritz]

Got him today. But he came with a giant paint smudge on Sting. :monkey2

I guess I should contact customer service about it.



Sorry to hear about that. Maybe it's Orc blood? ;)

[Kookie]

I just got my Frodo this morning, number 17/1000. I had to rush to work so I'll add pictures this evening.

Impressions:

Paint:

Based on feedback on this forum I was expecting the worst but I was actually very impressed with what I saw. The paint job on mine was fantastic. The lazy eye was not there. In fact, the eyes were very nicely done. The hair was painted very carefully, it definitely didn't look like the other pics where the paint was slopped on covering parts of the forehead.

I guess one could comment on the lips and the lack of color between them, but it wasn't a big deal.

Costume:

The costume is amazing, the detail is fantastic!!!

The Base:

I really like the base, the TM press on was not very noticable.

Overall:

I'm so glad I got this figure, it really is an icon piece for a PF LOTR collection. For all the negativity on the facial scultp I was very pleased. It looks so much better in person.

[Boba Fett]

Seems we are getting different outlooks on the PF.

Still debating on him, now that I just found out today that my wait list for PF Lurtz Exclu. finally got converted. WOO! :rock

[Kookie]

Seems we are getting different outlooks on the PF.

Still debating on him, now that I just found out today that my wait list for PF Lurtz Exclu. finally got converted. WOO! :rock

Boba....if you want my opinion...if your planning on continueing the LOTR PF line after Lurtz...Frodo is a must have!!!

[Darth Loki]

Mike (Razor's Edge) just got his shipment and mine will be shipping today and here tomorrow.

:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

[LOTRFan]

Boba....if you want my opinion...if your planning on continueing the LOTR PF line after Lurtz...Frodo is a must have!!!

You can't go far without the ringbearer. :frodo

[Kookie]

You can't go far without the ringbearer. :frodo

That's very true :D

Plus you can't get a PF Gandalf without having little Frodo next to him!

[FlyAndFight]

Plus you can't get a PF Gandalf without having little Frodo next to him!

I plan on doing just that. ;)

[Khev]

A couple of quick pics. I'm so glad I ordered this, its my new favorite piece of my collection. The likeness does indeed look better in person (not perfect but very nice nonetheless), I love the intricate tailoring and weathering, detailed landscape, and that beautiful Ring! Count me as one who thinks the base adds a wonderful sense of class. I love having the definitive hero of the LOTR, I used to think that this one missed the mark and that they should immediately start work on a Shelob's Lair Frodo. Not anymore, I love this version of the Ringbearer, bring on more characters!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l27/kevlamb74/Frodo001.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l27/kevlamb74/Frodo002.jpg

[lakeshouse]

Can anybody post some pictures of PF Frodo with any 12" figure or
any 1/6 scale Sideshow Weta LOTR Statue?
If Frodo's head is as small as other 12" figure head, bad sculpt and paint app on mouth won't matter as much... and would appriciate the costuming even more. :)

[tomandshell]

Can anybody post some pictures of PF Frodo with any 12" figure or any 1/6 scale Sideshow Weta LOTR Statue?

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9565/pairiw7.jpg

[LOTRFan]

I have to say now after having Frodo for over a week, I LOVE THIS LIL' FELLA! :frodo

[Seretur]

So his clothes do come off, eh?

[carbo-fation]

Anybody know of a good place where I can get Frodo for really cheap!

[LOTRFan]

It is still too early to say definitively, but this one ended at $208 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150089646586&rd=1&rd=1), not too bad.

:frodo

[tomandshell]

This is one of the rare pieces that I have displayed at home, and every time I walk past it and look at him, I like him more and more. He grows on you.

[The Josh]

Mine will be here tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. Loved it at SDCC and being able to add a second PF to my collection from LOTR is sweeter than hell. :rock

[Seretur]

I might get a Frodo eventually, if a good deal materializes.

But then I'd totally have to give him a makeover. He's not strutting around MY house with those blow-up doll lips, lemme tell you. Silly Baggins.

[carbo-fation]

Just ordered mines from Adam for a great price! A special thanks to Darth Loki for telling me about this awesome sale!:rock:D

[woodsy]

Just ordered mines from Adam for a great price! A special thanks to Darth Loki for telling me about this awesome sale!:rock:D

I haven't bitten on this one yet, but I may be tempted if the price is right. Would love to hear more about this sale.

[tomandshell]

Dark Shadow Collectibles:

http://store.darkshadowcollectibles.com/000251.html

Alter Ego Comics:

http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=2892&cat=0&page=1

[Khev]

This is one of the rare pieces that I have displayed at home, and every time I walk past it and look at him, I like him more and more. He grows on you.
Same here, except that I liked him as soon as I saw it in person. I *highly* recommend this piece. Very classy. Well done SS! :frodo

[tomandshell]

Same here, except that I liked him as soon as I saw it in person. I *highly* recommend this piece. Very classy. Well done SS! :frodo

Oh, I liked him when I first saw him, but now I love him.

There were a few things that I thought could have been done better, but on display he looks great and my already positive opinion of the piece has gone up since I first received him. He's stealing all the attention from the Sideshow/Weta items in the same cabinet.

[woodsy]

Dark Shadow Collectibles:

http://store.darkshadowcollectibles.com/000251.html

Alter Ego Comics:

http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=2892&cat=0&page=1

Thanks Tom, I'll be sure to check out these websites.

[Seretur]

He's stealing all the attention from the Sideshow/Weta items in the same cabinet.

He can steal it, as long as he doesn't flip it. :)

[Khev]

Oh, I liked him when I first saw him, but now I love him.

Maybe he had to grow on you because you got such an insignificant number. #8? Pshaw. I got #0216. 2 + 1 + 6 = 9 baby! The Fellowship! Yeah! :monkey5 ;) :lol

[mlarsen]

Mine came today.
I think it looks great! We need more!

[Wetanut]

Well....he's finally here. This is my very first PF so it was quite an adventure for me. (I HAD Lurtz, but because of space issues, I gave him up...only opened him to make sure of no damage and closed it right up...didn't want to be tempted to keep.)

Anyway.....the clothes are wonderful! the faux suede is extremely pliable, as with all the materials used. Only "stiffness" was the cape, but it needs ome way to maintain its shape so choice of material was good. Can't get over the teeny-tiny buttons and buttonholes, etc. Such care! Again, care was taken in sewing....no odd threads hanging or obvious crooked seam work. Also can't get over the fact that they faced the surcoat and (at least the front) of the waistcoat...what marvelous detail! The RING on its teeny-tiny chain is alo a great thing. Sting and scabbard are well done -- LOVE the backpack. The base is a heavy sucker and I had some difficulty getting Frodo footholes to line up with the pegs, but with careful "oooching", managed it.

I've always maintained that the only thing "off" about Frodo's face was the lips....I've never doubted that the sculpt under the paint was solid. It just so happens that the person who painted my Frodo didn't keep the "Betty Boop" lips of the other examples I had seen. He/she went ahead and painted the upper lip as it should be and minimized the cupid bow; also, the lipline on the lower lip was not as full ....much more masculine. Overall.... I've NO regrets keeping my faith with Sideshow...again, they've stepped up to my expectations.

wOOt!!! :frodo

[LOTRFan]

Ok Rumi, we need to see some pics of the "mouth" on yours. :frodo

[Wetanut]

no digicam...it's in Tx right now. :(

[customizerwannabe]

Woohoo! Just joined the club! My best offer of 165.00 was accepted on ebay. I am kinda surprised. At 179.00 shipped I'm a happy guy!

[The Josh]

Glad you like it Rumi!! Mine should be here in the next little bit.

[The Josh]

I have to say ditto on what Rumi said. Mine came out really well. I don't even see the lip issue that Rumi says but the inner part of the mouth is the part that bothers me.

I got #57.

Here's my shot. Despite the fact the lighting in the house isn't great the shot came out pretty well. This camera is earning its money for me. :lol

Edit: Deleted for the better pic below.

[Agent23]

No offense. But, going on that picture, yours looks to be the worst one yet Josh. Some have looked real good, others, Ok. Some, nice.

Not one lazy eye. But two.

:slap

I hope mine doesn't look like that when it arrives tomorow.

[LOTRFan]

No offense. But, going on that picture, yours looks to be the worst one yet Josh. Some have looked real good, others, Ok. Some, nice.

He just needs to turn that flash off too. :wave

[El Roranous]

No offense. But, going on that picture, yours looks to be the worst one yet Josh. Some have looked real good, others, Ok. Some, nice.

Not one lazy eye. But two.

:slap

I hope mine doesn't look like that when it arrives tomorow.
Frodo got whacked on the head. No he can't see straight.

[The Josh]

He just needs to turn that flash off too. :wave

Yeah, will take a better picture tomorrow. I didn't get it till late.

[customizerwannabe]

REPAINT.........

[The Josh]

REPAINT.........

Not me. It looks fine when not blown up like that.

The camera took a great clear and well defind pic but being late the flash kind of played more of a roll than I wanted.

[The Josh]

Messed with the lighting the room. Flash is still a little strong so to get a good non-flash gonna have to wait till tomorrow.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8056/img0162in2.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0162in2.jpg)

[sunohc]

for some reason that little 1:9 scale (is it really? wouldn't 6 inch golum and frodo just be 1:6 since they're hobbits?) new line with frodo seems to have a better likeness but this one aint bad. the eyes look pretty good, the mouth area could've been a littl e less vague..

[Khev]

My Frodo:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l27/kevlamb74/Frodo001.jpg

endo1's:

http://mindxstorm.com/images/Web-Pics/SSPF/frodopf9.JPG

LOTRFan's:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/LOTRFan0324/PremiumFormatFrodoBaggins044.jpg

tomandshell's:

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/2438/frodo02wg4.jpg

I love this guy! I feel like only a few of us really know how great this statue is. Pure class and a wonderful LOTR collectible!

[lakeshouse]

Looks great! Kev's picture look the best to me.
you guys better be right about this because I just won one on ebay. :D
Hopefully mine looks better than Josh's.. :lol jk

[customizerwannabe]

:lol :rotfl :lol

[ifu03612]

Wow this looks absolutely fantastic cannot wait to get this

[carbo-fation]

Mines coming home on Friday from Adam! Can't wait!:rock

[nash]

is the mouth pretty obvious when viewing from a few feet away or just up close?

the costuming is awesome.

[goliath]

is the mouth pretty obvious when viewing from a few feet away or just up close?

I'm afraid it will be now, after seeing the close-up pictures and all the talk about it... even if it would not have been a problem for you and you would not have noticed, you will be now.:o

I know the mouth will be the first thing I look at when I receive mine... To whoever brought up this topic: :emperor

[carbo-fation]

Maybe I can find someone to repaint it for me, because the mouth part does look pretty bad!:monkey4

[x-mart]

Amazing pictures guy, however I still think this is one of the worst PF ever.

[El Roranous]

Even though I love the outfit and all the detail that went into this little guy, I could never get over the mouth. Yes, the mouth and the hair bothers me too.

[Seretur]

The Mouth of Frodo seems to be a way scarier thing than the Mouth of Sauron.

[LOTRFan]

I found a deal on a second one that I couldn't refuse ... :monkey3

[customizerwannabe]

Ebay prices on this are cheap!

[woodsy]

I could never get over the mouth. Yes, the mouth and the hair bothers me too.

I haven't bought this piece, and with all the various complaints I'm hearing, I'm afraid to. Alot of the complaints seem to be paint related which leads into my question. Are these pieces not going through a rigorous quality control process before being packed up and shipped from China?

[customizerwannabe]

Define rigorous!:rolleyes:

[woodsy]

Define rigorous!:rolleyes:

Fair enough! Are his eyes open or closed when he inspects them?

[carbo-fation]

Are these pieces not going through a rigorous quality control process before being packed up and shipped from China?
Sideshow's QC has been pretty bad as of late. A lot pieces have come either broken or with bad paint jobs, i.e. Ghost Rider, Aragorn.
Frodo on the other hand never looked good to begin with. Looking at the previous pictures from comic con, his mouth hasn't changed much.

[CAhobbit]

Frodo PF is another example of a piece that looks sooooooo much better in person (IMO). I still have to get my replacement (since the one I did get came with a paint blob on Sting) but just from seeing what little I did (since I couldn't unpack him fully) I was mighty impressed. The statue as a whole is just a beautiful peice.

[El Roranous]

...Frodo on the other hand never looked good to begin with. :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[The Josh]

It really is a great piece. In person the only thing that bothers me is the inner part of the mouth.

[Boba Fett]

Looking at these pics finally convinced me to get off the fence and add him next to my PF Lurtz coming.

As soon as I get some fundage, he's the next one to be ordered.

Now to decide whether to order him from Alter Ego for cheap, or order from SS to grab the rewards points.

[The Josh]

Good Choice.

[Beruthiel]

Just received my Frodo PF from the Godfather and I gotta say, wow! He is much much better then I thought he would be. Just don't look at the face too closely, it'll scare ya. :) Seriously though, it's an amazing piece and I'm really glad I didn't cancel it. Now, before everyone has theirs in hand SS, get going and get the next one announced so interest doesn't go away and you wind up dropping the line!

[woodsy]

Sideshow's QC has been pretty bad as of late. A lot pieces have come either broken or with bad paint jobs, i.e. Ghost Rider, Aragorn.
Frodo on the other hand never looked good to begin with. Looking at the previous pictures from comic con, his mouth hasn't changed much.

Perhaps if SS pays the sweatshop...errr...company in China a bit more money to produce their products, that company could pay their assembley line worker's $4 a day instead of $3, or provide them with prescription eyewear where needed.

[Seretur]

You know, Woodsy, you've just touched on the thorniest, trickiest issue in this entire collectible business.

:elf

[carbo-fation]

Perhaps if SS pays the sweatshop...errr...company in China a bit more money to produce their products, that company could pay their assembley line worker's $4 a day instead of $3, or provide them with prescription eyewear where needed.
I thought sideshow already increased their wages? Looking at the inflated prices of every collectible recentely, you'd think someone was getting a raise.:rolleyes:

[woodsy]

You know, Woodsy, you've just touched on the thorniest, trickiest issue in this entire collectible business.

:elf

I'm heading for cover as we speak. Let the shelling begin...:naughty

[Darklord Dave]

You barely notice the uniform paint on the mouth unless you're up close and examining it minutely. These pics really amplify problems that are nearly unnoticeable in person.

[tomandshell]

I was extremely disappointed in the paint job on the mouth at first.

But Dave is correct. In my curio cabinet, under proper lighting and with shadows being cast, you really can't see anything wrong with the mouth. Under natural lighting it looks fine.

[Captain Faramir]

This is getting ridiculous. I've never been so desperate for a PF in my life, but I just gotta get Frodo! Please Sideshow, make a contest I can win so that I can have one!!!

:monkey2

[El Roranous]

I was extremely disappointed in the paint job on the mouth at first.

But Dave is correct. In my curio cabinet, under proper lighting and with shadows being cast, you really can't see anything wrong with the mouth. Under natural lighting it looks fine.
You may not be able to see it Tom but you know it's there and you think about it every time:lol

[woodsy]

In my curio cabinet, under proper lighting and with shadows being cast, you really can't see anything wrong with the mouth. Under natural lighting it looks fine.

Actually, when it's dark out and I turn off the lights to my curio cabinet I can't see any defects on any of my collectibles!

[Darth Loki]

After watching Fellowship again last night, I'm beginning to appreciate this piece more and more. Give it a while and this will be a very sought after item.

[Boba Fett]

Hopefully it will still be there to order when my tax return comes in.

[The Josh]

After watching Fellowship again last night, I'm beginning to appreciate this piece more and more. Give it a while and this will be a very sought after item.

I agree but I've been saying that from the start. All the pics I've seen of this do the piece justice overall. It might magnify a few things but they're so small when looking at the item normally you don't see them.