If No Sideshow Barad-Dur - Speculation on Danbury Mint?

[SamAKALiz]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Hey Killer,
Once again, it's the flash bringing out too much color. I gotta say that I think this thing looks just great in person. The details are wonderful, and the way they've painted the lava and it's reflections climbing up the walls are really, really good.

 

[Seion]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Thanks for the comparison picture. I'm actually surprised by how big Orthanc is. From all the complaints about it, I was expecting it to be about half that size. I have a Barad-dur, and I think the height is just fine. Kind of makes me want an Orthanc, I just have to hope DM produces it since there's no way I'm paying the going rate for it.

Seion

 

[Daveyjaro]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Having them side-by-side the quality of Polystone Orthanc looks much better than Danbury Barad-dur. I think Barad-dur has a little too much bright color and the cheese factor with the plaque. But it is all we can get, and I think it is OK, so I want it for my Environment collection.

Yeah, I cannot afford Orthanc either. This thing only cost about $90 and people are willing to pay up to $2000! That is looney IMHO.

 

[SEBASVAL]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

DM Barad-Dur is 100 times better in person than in pictures....

 

[Figwit]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

I've also seen the DM Barad-Dur in person and am really pleased with it. I placed an order for it a few days ago. I was debating on if I wanted to pay $106 from DM or go ahead and pay $400 on ebay....decisions...decisons....

 

[23goliath]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

DM Barad-Dur is 100 times better in person than in pictures....

I took some more pictures with sunlight instead of flash:







In my opinion the sculpt and paintjob are equal to Sideshow Weta quality. If it would have been released by SSW, placed on a SSW base (without the "name plate"), I wonder if all of you who are complaining now would still say the same - or would you rave about another fine release?

I take it for what it is: the only available companion piece for my Orhtanc - and I admit: I paid $250 for mine on Ebay.

 

[SEBASVAL]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

In my opinion the sculpt and paintjob are equal to Sideshow Weta quality. If it would have been released by SSW, placed on a SSW base (without the "name plate") , I wonder if all of you who are complaining now would still say the same - or would you rave about another fine release?

100% Agree.

 

[serfup]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

I think it is excellent. Mine is not bright at all. The light colors are mutted. I have it displayed with Saur. helm.

 

[Fubeca]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

k those of you who think it is ugly, just keep thinking that ok! No need to whine! :eye

 

[leebgb]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

I don't care for the name plate either but other than that I think it looks really nice from the photos.

Does anyone have a picture of the box?

 

[jesseawilson]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Where is that pic and who was it again that dremelled that name plate off?




Jesse

 

[SamAKALiz]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Lee, it comes in a plain white box.

 

[SEBASVAL]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

"Does anyone have a picture of the box?"

The tower comes in a "standard" white foam box.. without picture.

 

[SEBASVAL]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc

Just seconds....:angel

 

[SamAKALiz]

Re: Barad-Dur vs. Orthanc