I see, thanks Sean. Too bad we didn't have something a little more concrete to go by. I'd just like to hear it from the horse's mouth.
Gandalf 12" up for order!
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I see, thanks Sean. Too bad we didn't have something a little more concrete to go by. I'd just like to hear it from the horse's mouth.
That's why I feel bad for the collectors that dont visit the boards or get in on the Spook chat, there's no official release about it being on hold or anything, so they'll never know that was even mentioned.
Lcummins posts transcripts to the spook chats. He'll will prolly post it over the weekend sometime. You will be able to read it there.
Well, they'll find out sooner or later. Either way the news sucks. I feel sorry for every collector who had so much hope and enthusiasm for this line to continue, no matter how slowly.
Thanks, pix. I'll watch for it.
I pretty much came to expect little of it after Faramir, just seemed like it was fading even then, I got excited at the quality of Frodo and Sam but I didn't think it'd mean much about the line in general other than the development of a new body perhaps boding well for the 4 main hobbits, before all the production delays.
I enjoy the line immensely and there's plenty I wish we'd seen in it, but as they are, the figures that are out are quite sharp.
In hindsight, the inclusion of Faramir, aside from being a fan favorite, was kind of a wasted addition, and the figure didn't even turn out as well as expected. I still like Faramir, as premature as he was, but that slot could easily have been filled by Saruman or another more central character.
I think Faramir was actually a fine selection to the line. He was pretty much ignored by SS/Weta and many fans welcomed the announcement. The problem with his addition was simply that there should have been additional figures being released, or at the very least, announced at the same time.
Even the mighty SW line has had some "questionable by some fans" releases and yet the line always bounces back because they end up announcing a very popular character soon thereafter.
The LOTR 12" line simply dragged between announcements/releases. That is the bottom line. The interest wanned because there were other figure lines that showed more promise. (be it from SS or HT or Medicom, etc..) If SS had at the very least announced new figures on a bi-monthly basis for the first year, even if development was longer than usual, the line would have florished.
Reinhardt
Super Freak
Gandalf is going to be my first LOTR 12" figure, and probably my only one. can't wait to get him!!
If i may. I would say get one or both of the Hobbits to go with him. (they are killer quality and can be had for a steal now) I just really can't say enough good things about them.
I didn't mean to pick on Faramir, he's actually one of my favorite figures, although I questioned his release so early on in the line. I only meant I wish they'd made another Fellowship character or major villain, like Saruman, before doing any of the secondary characters. I appreciate having Faramir all the more now, however.
I totally agree, if they'd released a few more characters per year, even while working out the design issues for the hobbits and other harder to do characters, the line would've built up a better fan base of devoted collectors, and the line very likely would still be rolling along as they probably intended in the beginning.
Exactly, nothing wrong with going with more obscure characters, but WHEN you put them out is key. SW line gets away with it because they sandwich them between big stuff. Rebel Trooper, kinda meh, but right on the heels of Vader and Stormies, so who cares. LOTR line's pace isn't suited to obscure characters. I bet the majority of the 1/6 line collectors would feel better if the line ends had Faramir been a villain or a fellowship character. At an SW pace, the fellowship would have been finished and you'd have Faramir in addition, which'd be great.
Reinhardt
Super Freak
Thanks for the advice. Let's see when I get Gandalf. I'm just afraid that knowing my personality, if I get even one more character, I'll want them all, and then be in the same boat as many of you, and then be upset that the line is on hold.
Let's see!!
LOL yeah i hear ya. But the hobbits are of better quality than the rest of the line IMO. That's why i suggested them, so you might not be tempted to go back and get more. Plus Gandalf alone works well with just Frodo, than say Gandalf and Faramir.
You summed it up perfectly, Sean. Timing was everything, especially after the popularity of the LOTR films was beginning to wane. I think they really missed the boat by not giving us some villains with the Fellowship characters. Saruman the White, a Ringwraith... that most certainly would've kept people interested, and probably given Sideshow more time to work on developing the more difficult figures. I think they made some questionable choices in selection, causing interest and sales to wane, and then we get stuck with the short end of the stick... and just when the quality of the figures is really hitting the mark.
Reinhardt
Super Freak
good point. where is the cheapest place you know of that has them?
galactiboy
OT Preferist
Amazingtoys and Cornerstore comics has the regulars and a 15% discount with the code: hurrah
And these are two figures that I honestly don't really use the exclusive pieces (wraith sword and lembas bread). Although I don't remember if the regulars come with the Elven Cloaks or not.
And these are two figures that I honestly don't really use the exclusive pieces (wraith sword and lembas bread). Although I don't remember if the regulars come with the Elven Cloaks or not.
Both hobbits come with their elven cloaks standard.
Yeah CSC has them for about 53$ shipped. (with the code)
or if you want the ex. i got a 20$ GC i can give ya
Reinhardt
Super Freak
you guy are killing me!!! i NEED to wait... let me see what Gandalf looks like first. Hopefully he will be shipping today.
