I'd be ALL OVER that!! Always thought they would have included it as a "luxury" edition Gimli. Definitely picking it up if they do it!Looks to me like Asmus is teasing diorama from the Mines of Moria scene. Probably the next upcoming release after their Haberdashery diorama line.
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Dangit I would have got Gimli for that. Shoot.
Looks to me like Asmus is teasing diorama from the Mines of Moria scene. Probably the next upcoming release after their Haberdashery diorama line.
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I'm trying to keep with JUST Bilbo from the Hobbit movies. If I end up getting just one ****ing dwarf it'll ruin me. I'll need all 13!
I wasn't collecting LOTR - ordered Gimli #1 based on Michael Crawford and other reviews. IMO figure is so good at this price point I PO'd a second one - the diecast axes alone almost make it worth purchase.
Agree the front belt loop is too tight for the axe end - u may be able to warm up and stretch. I snapped my front loop partially at base but now it sort of works as a plastic clip *shrug* u don't notice and I got axes the way I want. Some folks wanted real chain mail armor and have customized.
For me very minor con vs. the sheer excellence of the sculpt, the great transition from rooted hair to skin (not harsh), the thick, what feels like high quality wig, the fig sturdiness (heavy for his size), great paint, ability to pose and stand, and outstanding details from boots to the diecast axes and cloak.
I'd never say folks should get a fig OMG you will lose out etc. IMO collecting is a real personal thing + the money. But IMO Gimli is staggeringly good at this price point. Had a heck of a time sourcing Legolas at retail recently; older ASMUS stuff on the 'bay is all marked up.
Think that if folks miss the retail on this and then see him in hand they'll cry later if they were interested in Gimli, honestly. Not even as favorite a character for me vs some othersand I still ordered another
(besides, Thorin can borrow a few of those axes). Gimli is that good.
but check the thread on Eowyn pics - u can get spectacular results but it'll take some work if u build chainmail with 2-3mm rings/chain.
LOL wish they were my buddies
Some other folks are using mail from mesh women's purses (search E-bay) or switching out for other material from either other figs or from store. Suggest fine jewelry tool kit - e.g. small pliers etc. if u go that way.
If I were gonna switch out chain mail I'd probably go the mesh jewelry or purse route, myself. Even the minor stuff I've done - a good custom is always work - good luck if you try! I might have to if I want a mithril shirt for Bilbo.
Completely agree. I feel in a sense (at least this year anyway but I didn't get Yondu) ASMUS just gave HT a run for their money. Big time at this price point (tho I thought Thranduil and GOTG were great too esp. Thranduil....)
Or - just got Gimli and so blown away just used a handy SSC coupon and ordered another- and this wasn't even a character on my radar. (For me it's kinda like Doctor Strange release 1 - sometimes a fig comes along that is SO GOOD IMO.)
Yeah - chain mail. Not bugging me that much, I like what ASMUS did (and if you read their FB page a lot of thought went into it). Also tho I futz - do some mild jewelry work w. jump rings, spring rings, etc. so if I wanna switch things out at some point, I will. There's a line where stuff and price crosses into custom work and I'd rather be able to get an affordable great fig.
Anyway LOL. Thrilled with him - Gimli is heavy, sturdy - some quick pics straight out of the box - so haven't futzed w. hair etc. yet.
Did I say I'm thrilled? I'm thrilled. Also beautiful eyes, face paint. Gorgeous detail on the helm. Gimli looks strong, noble - friggin' love this sculpt, THIS is the Gimli from Tolkien!
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Great wig - thick, silky, easy to work with (for me anyway). The hair quality is terrific - beautiful russet color (and also give me high hopes for Thorin's hair, which is a big deal to me. Dwarves are HAIRY. They need GREAT hair). Way to go, ASMUS
Just superb, outstanding costume materials (some sort of fine ultra suede) and the plastic/vinyl feels like good quality - heavy, without the brittleness of cheap plastics - it's got a bit of give. The diecast axes (with more stunning detail) are heavy and weighty. The cloak is also fine ultrasuede w. a wired hood and Lothlorien pin. Even the BOOTS have mind blowing-detail OMG.
Plus, if Thorin and Bilbo are this good it's really something to look forward to. I'm sorry for folks having to wait - I just got a delay notice on Cap from SSC so I think it's something to do w. cargo ships/shipping or whatever - but IMO Gimli is worth the wait. U really need to get him in hand and appreciate the face paint, hair, and costume. Holy sh** ASMUS!
I've got a few HTs that bother me a bit in the skin/hair transition - but IMO Gimli is terrific. Thankfully ASMUS seemed to use thick, silky, high quality fiber too. My worst quibble is I want a pipe for him.
