Asmus Toys: Gandalf the White

[rhboyd]

if it is too dark, though... probably simply dry brushing some white over it will make ALL the difference!!

 

[Wor-Gar]

That sounds like the plan.

 

[kl241]

If this had been another $120 Art Figures release like their King, I may have bought it. I would have been a bit more forgiving on accuracy knowing that it was an unlicensed knock-off versus an almost $200 fully licensed figure that has no excuse not to be as accurate as possible from the sculpting to the paint and tailoring.

 

[Asmus]

If this had been another $120 Art Figures release like their King, I may have bought it. I would have been a bit more forgiving on accuracy knowing that it was an unlicensed knock-off versus an almost $200 fully licensed figure that has no excuse not to be as accurate as possible from the sculpting to the paint and tailoring.

Sometimes changes was made because it just not look good enough in 1/6,
we didn't like it too, but if we don't, it will be both ugly and wrong.

I have a Art Figure the King too, the kind approach they make the outfit (printing, stickers ...etc)
are the easy and cheap way. Sometimes there are more things to look into than accuracy.

 

[Jrobertson]

When do you think Gandalf will be out in the states?

 

[Wor-Gar]

Takes a month usually. Not sure when it was released in Asia technically. Still waiting on more in-hand pictures.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Sometimes changes was made because it just not look good enough in 1/6,
we didn't like it too, but if we don't, it will be both ugly and wrong.

I have a Art Figure the King too, the kind approach they make the outfit (printing, stickers ...etc)
are the easy and cheap way. Sometimes there are more things to look into than accuracy.

Thank you for realizing that the Art Figure way is NOT the way to go with these. I was VERY disappointed with The King and I don't even have him on display.

 

[superdoug]

Yup. I have the Art Figure boxed away. I also found the costume on him to be way too fragile. I always felt like I was going to break something.

 

[Gipetto0812]

yep I sold my AF King figure long ago with all my other LOTR figures.

 

[Sankari]

Here is a hands-on review https://action-figure-district.de/asmus-toys-lord-of-the-rings-gandalf-the-white/

Found some pictures

source : https://www.onesixthwarriors.com/

 

[hoodonit00]

Thanks a lot for posting the link. I feel much better about the head sculpt now. Looked so narrow in some of the other pics. I had my doubts about how this figure was going to look but I think it looks really good in these pics. Going to look even better in hand. Can't wait to get it.

 

[jra81984]

Thanks a lot for posting the link. I feel much better about the head sculpt now. Looked so narrow in some of the other pics.

I still have mixed feelings on this one, I can't place why. It might be the dark threading on the vest.

 

[hoodonit00]

I still have mixed feelings on this one, I can't place why. It might be the dark threading on the vest.

I know it's not accurate but it doesn't bother me but it was supposed to be fixed. Looks like it's lighter on the main part of the vest and darker around the collar area.

 

[pixletwin]

Needs a lot of futzing I think. Hopefully someone posts a few futz'd pics.

 

[Wor-Gar]

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Looks like he's step into an Indiana Jones movie.




Still looks like the mold got a bit squashed...

But that said, it holds up very well next to the Sideshow Gandalf...

There's so much detail under the vest, I wonder how he'd look without it. Puffing on his pipe.

The Asmus Collection so far...

 

[abake]

I think this figure needs a lot of futzing and some water treatment.
The robes must hang correctly to make it really shine. Posing will be very important too, you obviously can't have it fighting with that expression.

 

[SithThundercracker]

I like him but I can't stand those little black squares on the chest. I'll need to cover 'em up.

 

[kl241]

Looks like he's step into an Indiana Jones movie.




Still looks like the mold got a bit squashed...

Yup, glassed I passed on Squishy. Thanks for the pics they reaffirmed my decision.

 

[SirGor]

I Sure Hope Aragorn comes out better.

 

[jra81984]

Are there parts in the film where he does not wear the vest?