SithThundercracker
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Embrodery isn't bad, but they should have used a less invasive (and all white) pattern just like they did on the shirt. Everything should have been much smaller than it is:
Asmus Toys: Gandalf the White
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Yeah, I imagine Asmus was trying to get it to pop at this scale. It's incredibly difficult if not impossible to capture the pattern at this scale using stitching. I'm sure in hand, this will look less pronounced.
All in all, it's looks like a very good representation of the character. Could a one-off customized figure look better? Sure, but that can be said about any mass produced figure on the market practically.
All in all, it's looks like a very good representation of the character. Could a one-off customized figure look better? Sure, but that can be said about any mass produced figure on the market practically.
Well that is definitely the better look I think! It hides some of the nice tailoring detail but it works.
This I am not sure of. If the black on the vest is painted I would not recommend bleaching. It may turn an unflattering yellowish color or just plain peel off. I had that issue when I dyed some ghostbusters suits. Is the black indeed a painted on pattern and not thread?
SithThundercracker
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Agreed...Can't wait to get my hands on GTW!
(but I need to solve the vest problem somehow)
Wonder if some kind of fabric marker could be used and traced over the lines?
I think the best way to tone down the black is to use diluted white acrylics. That is what i'm going to do.
Avoid bleaching it at all cost, you will have a yellow/orange vest.
Avoid bleaching it at all cost, you will have a yellow/orange vest.
Word to your mutha.
Thanks for keeping me from ruining the vest.
Centrocal
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Thank you! Thank you! Yes, that helps. I do believe I will him sans vest.
Wish the figure had that pipe
I think a fabric marker or a paint marker could do it. It just needs a careful hand. I would be curious about Elivis' method which would be to wash the whole thing in diluted white acrylic
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I'm ready to buy these guys as the GI Joe line died. Not that it was superior to this license just funding was...
Where can you buy this line or who are some reliable e-retailers to pick these guys up from? Do they have a legit online store? If so I can't find it.... in which case.. I semi-apologize for asking the question.
Where can you buy this line or who are some reliable e-retailers to pick these guys up from? Do they have a legit online store? If so I can't find it.... in which case.. I semi-apologize for asking the question.
Sideshow's did. I'll use that one.
I've personally ordered from Big Blue Toy Store and Cotswold Collectibles in the past. I have Eowyn as my first order with Urban Samurai. There are some others I haven't dealt with. I'm not sure where you're from. I think Once Sixth Bruce carries Asmus. I think they are in England?
Probably wouldn't be hard to whittle one out of wood or use super sculpey to make one.
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Thanks BIG time for the reply. I'm Canadian so Urban Samurai might be who I'll go with...although I've never actually ordered from them before.
I've always heard good things about Urban Samurai. I think they are also the cheapest as of now.
Yep, pretty straight forward. I think that might be the best look for this figure; cool, contemplating Gandalf.
That is, unless the black lines on the collar of the vest can be dulled with a little acrylic wash like Elvis suggested. I'm sure that will work for the skilled.
All I have heard is good things about them. My first order with them is the Ringwraith and Steed so I cannot speak of my own experience yet. I would have gotten Eowyn through them too but they were sold out at least temporarily when I tried yesterday.
Did you get the really good deal on the Ringwraith and steed?
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