Gandalf the Grey PF
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Mine is supposed to arrive Friday!
which version did you get Mag? exclusive or regular?
Exclusive all the way!
awesome man! can't wait to see pics of it! I'm definitely wanting to get this guys along with Legolas when the chance comes
Thanks Bullseye.
Maybe I'll flex-pay it.
I wouldn't mind having 4 or 5 p.f.s again. Although, I kinda wanted to go the 1/3 scale route.
Blu Falcon
Super Freak
Final flexpayment went through and I just received my EX Gandalf PF today. Haven't opened it up yet. Most of my collection is currently boxed up as some of you know, so I might just open him up for inspection, take a few shots and box him back up until I can properly display him. I've got #64 according the box.
Do it! Still pleased as punch with mine.
electroshock
Super Freak
one pic more for get the ambient in the forum
one question? how old is gandalf?
one question? how old is gandalf?
Awesome pic!
Ahhh yes, how old indeed.
Here's a partial answer:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_(Middle-earth)
In other words: the Wizards (including Gandalf) were lower angels (Maiar - the Balrog was also a fallen Maiar) sent by the higher angels (Valar) to help men and elves to resist Sauron (also a fallen Maiar - and a servant of the old Dark Lord Morgoth who was a fallen Valar and the true Satan character of Tolkien's mythology).
More specifically:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_(Middle-earth)#Arrival
Again, they appeared old as soon as they arrived. And indeed they would be old. Ancient in fact, as they had a pre-human existence dating back to before the physical realm even existed.
The Wizards or "Istari" appeared in 1050 of the Third Age. The events of The Lord of the Rings take place in 3018-3019 of the Third Age which would make Gandalf 1969 years old at the destruction of the ring.
However, a better answer to your question would be: Gandalf (as well as the other Wizards and Maiar) is older than any living thing in Middle-Earth, including the Ents. Treebeard calls Gandalf "young master Gandalf" because from his perspective Gandalf has only been around for a short while (as Ents walked the earth before even the first elf), but that doesn't take into account Gandalf's existence as Olorin.
Here's a fun fact: My eBay user name is "iwasolorin" which is a reference to Gandalf's pre-human existence.
Ahhh yes, how old indeed.
Here's a partial answer:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_(Middle-earth)
In other words: the Wizards (including Gandalf) were lower angels (Maiar - the Balrog was also a fallen Maiar) sent by the higher angels (Valar) to help men and elves to resist Sauron (also a fallen Maiar - and a servant of the old Dark Lord Morgoth who was a fallen Valar and the true Satan character of Tolkien's mythology).
More specifically:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_(Middle-earth)#Arrival
Again, they appeared old as soon as they arrived. And indeed they would be old. Ancient in fact, as they had a pre-human existence dating back to before the physical realm even existed.
The Wizards or "Istari" appeared in 1050 of the Third Age. The events of The Lord of the Rings take place in 3018-3019 of the Third Age which would make Gandalf 1969 years old at the destruction of the ring.
However, a better answer to your question would be: Gandalf (as well as the other Wizards and Maiar) is older than any living thing in Middle-Earth, including the Ents. Treebeard calls Gandalf "young master Gandalf" because from his perspective Gandalf has only been around for a short while (as Ents walked the earth before even the first elf), but that doesn't take into account Gandalf's existence as Olorin.
Here's a fun fact: My eBay user name is "iwasolorin" which is a reference to Gandalf's pre-human existence.
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Ordered!!!
Mithrandir will be here next week!!!!
Mithrandir will be here next week!!!!
furystorm
Super Freak
I'm going to sound crazy for just a minute here. I prefer the new maquette. The premium format does look amazing, but for me the scale is a bit too large and its never fun trying to get the clothing to look perfect on display, for me personally. Everyone's Gandalfs look amazing, like I said, but I'm sticking with the maquettes.
Seriously though, one of the reasons I have held off from buying a PF figure is that they are not articulated.
I like to interact with my collection. I love posing my 1/6 figures. And I love futzing clothes to perfection as well. It makes me appreciate the piece so much more once it's perfect! I can't get into statues because there is no articulation, but at least with the premium formats you can still futz!
Maquettes = a hunk of plastic that can only look one way.
...for me personally.
Oh and congrats kenobiobi!
Can't believe everyone is getting such low numbers!
I like to interact with my collection. I love posing my 1/6 figures. And I love futzing clothes to perfection as well. It makes me appreciate the piece so much more once it's perfect! I can't get into statues because there is no articulation, but at least with the premium formats you can still futz!
Maquettes = a hunk of plastic that can only look one way.
...for me personally.
Oh and congrats kenobiobi!
Can't believe everyone is getting such low numbers!
Seriously though, one of the reasons I have held off from buying a PF figure is that they are not articulated.
I like to interact with my collection. I love posing my 1/6 figures. And I love futzing clothes to perfection as well. It makes me appreciate the piece so much more once it's perfect! I can't get into statues because there is no articulation, but at least with the premium formats you can still futz!
I love them all personally. Something pretty great about each format at least for me.
Maquettes = a hunk of plastic that can only look one way.
...for me personally.
Like I said each format is awesome in its own way and why I only buy for myself and the reasons I like.
...each format is awesome in its own way and why I only buy for myself and the reasons I like.
Well said.
