Questions for Asmus

[mikeljanin]

Yeah, Gandalf, Gothmog and the Ringwraith have been mentioned before. I hope there's a new Gandalf with better sculpt and rooted beard.

 

[hoodonit00]

A representative of Asmus mentioned on FB that Gandalf would be released with a rooted beard. I asked for a time frame but got no response.

 

[asgardianboy]

I think the only other hints we got were an interview where they said in 2018 they would be making orcs so maybe after Eomer or Arwen we will see another orc. Also it was mentioned that a re-release of the ringwraith may be possible at some point.

A representative of Asmus mentioned on FB that Gandalf would be released with a rooted beard. I asked for a time frame but got no response.

Hasn't Mr Asmus said in some thread (maybe this one??) that the new Gandalf head would be all sculpted??

Regarding the new ringwraith, from NYTF, Feb 2018 (credit Toyark):

https://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/Toy-Fair-2018-Asmus-020.jpg

I hope they are still working hard on it. It looks a bit raw yet.....


Regards,
m.

 

[murdomac]

Well after what appears to be the astounding success of the rooted hair and braids on Gimli I'd really like a rooted hair Legolas head sculpt now.

 

[Kalkylen]

Well after what appears to be the astounding success of the rooted hair and braids on Gimli I'd really like a rooted hair Legolas head sculpt now.

I would have preferred to wait for Legolas until they had perfected the rooted hair as it's currently my least favourite figure out of the Fellowship due to that woeful hair sculpt

 

[Stryker2011]

I would have preferred to wait for Legolas until they had perfected the rooted hair as it's currently my least favourite figure out of the Fellowship due to that woeful hair sculpt

 

[StarWarsFam]

I would have preferred to wait for Legolas until they had perfected the rooted hair as it's currently my least favourite figure out of the Fellowship due to that woeful hair sculpt

I think they still are not planning that. The braids are much tighter.

 

[Kalkylen]

I think they still are not planning that. The braids are much tighter.

Yeah I know. It's a great figure mind, just wish that hair was better, especially after seeing all the wonderful custom jobs

 

[Travis Baumann]

Asmus had a really good display this year, arguably the best 1/6th display besides Hot Toys. Everyone looked amazing:

 

[DioramaMaker]

Yeah I know. It's a great figure mind, just wish that hair was better, especially after seeing all the wonderful custom jobs

With some really solid sculpting and deft paint matching, you could EASILY do the braids sculpted amongst the rest being rooted. I know a lot of people are against this, but I totally back it as a possible way to do it.

 

[Dresky]

Found this on Ebay (preorder). If a random 3rd party can do this, it could work for Legolas. Or even redo Tauriel.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

I always thought it was a peculiar idea that Legolas' braid was "too thin" for them to do. Doesn't seem like it would be any thinner than Gimli's mustache ...

 

[asgardianboy]

Well after what appears to be the astounding success of the rooted hair and braids on Gimli I'd really like a rooted hair Legolas head sculpt now.

+1

I would have preferred to wait for Legolas until they had perfected the rooted hair as it's currently my least favourite figure out of the Fellowship due to that woeful hair sculpt

+1
Sculpt of the rest of the head also not good at all. Here's hoping they will redo the whole thing, then root it (but they won't).

I think they still are not planning that. The braids are much tighter.

Not a tightness thing, but rather a size one. But size don't matter does it? It is much more costly to do a thick beard braid (with lots of individual hairs) than it is to do a fine head braid, with less hair involved. Isn't it????

Yeah I know. It's a great figure mind, just wish that hair was better, especially after seeing all the wonderful custom jobs

What customs jobs?

With some really solid sculpting and deft paint matching, you could EASILY do the braids sculpted amongst the rest being rooted. I know a lot of people are against this, but I totally back it as a possible way to do it.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Rooted all the way! Even eyebrows!

Thanks,
m.

 

[Kalkylen]

What customs jobs?

A few people have added rooted hair to their Legolas sculpts and they look fantastic. Loads of photos in the Legolas thread. The side braids look labour intensive but worth the effort!

 

[asgardianboy]

Well after what appears to be the astounding success of the rooted hair and braids on Gimli I'd really like a rooted hair Legolas head sculpt now.

I would have preferred to wait for Legolas until they had perfected the rooted hair as it's currently my least favourite figure out of the Fellowship due to that woeful hair sculpt

I think they still are not planning that. The braids are much tighter.

Yeah I know. It's a great figure mind, just wish that hair was better, especially after seeing all the wonderful custom jobs

A few people have added rooted hair to their Legolas sculpts and they look fantastic. Loads of photos in the Legolas thread. The side braids look labour intensive but worth the effort!

OK mate. I'm flying over there to look for them pics.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Best,
m.

 

[ladyshanz]

I’m wondering what outfit Asmus is going to do with Arwen, and if Weta’s statue of her in her chase dress means we’ll get a different outfit...

I’m personally rooting for her coronation dress (the green one) with the banner she carries, as there are no higher-end pieces. The purple one from RotK is definitely also gorgeous, but Tonner already did that (and I already have it haha).

I have something in her bridge dress from FotR (Noble Collection), a white dress from a deleted scene from TTT (featured in a trailer) (Weta), her grey chase dress (Sideshow), her red and dark, dark blue dress (RotK), and have Weta’s 1/6 grey chase dress (on horseback) from FotR on preorder. So, really, I think her green dress is one of the few that hasn’t been done.

When can we expect a prototype photo of Arwen, Asmus? Any hints on what outfit you’re going for?

 

[Kalkylen]

I’m wondering what outfit Asmus is going to do with Arwen, and if Weta’s statue of her in her chase dress means we’ll get a different outfit...

I’m personally rooting for her coronation dress (the green one) with the banner she carries, as there are no higher-end pieces. The purple one from RotK is definitely also gorgeous, but Tonner already did that (and I already have it haha).

I have something in her bridge dress from FotR (Noble Collection), a white dress from a deleted scene from TTT (featured in a trailer) (Weta), her grey chase dress (Sideshow), her red and dark, dark blue dress (RotK), and have Weta’s 1/6 grey chase dress (on horseback) from FotR on preorder. So, really, I think her green dress is one of the few that hasn’t been done.

When can we expect a prototype photo of Arwen, Asmus? Any hints on what outfit you’re going for?

Personally I'd love the chase outfit with horse and poisoned Frodo. It's a great scene and the old Toy Biz set from way back is still brilliant so would love a new, high end version of it.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Personally I'd love the chase outfit with horse and poisoned Frodo. It's a great scene and the old Toy Biz set from way back is still brilliant so would love a new, high end version of it.

Weta has announced this exact statue in 1/6th scale. But it's quite pricey...

https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/arwen-on-asfaloth

 

[Radagaster]

Weta has announced this exact statue in 1/6th scale. But it's quite pricey...

https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/arwen-on-asfaloth

yes, and it's the ultimate version to get.

Personally I agree that her coronation dress is the one that no one's done yet. If Asmus decides to throw in her banner, this Arwen would be an insta-buy for a LOT of people.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Would look sharp, paired up with the Art Figures "King" figure, too.