You call this a bust [Archive]

Boerboel

03-14-2005, 09:39 PM

Did you just get him recently? Want to tell what you paid by any chance? Gotta be the most impressive bust out there. :buttrock:

Sniper

03-14-2005, 09:40 PM

damn I need that one!

boondocksaint

03-14-2005, 09:41 PM

me 2...dammmmmm you

Ghost

03-14-2005, 09:42 PM

Can't wait to pick this up, if I'll ever get a chance too!!!

suspect2b

03-14-2005, 09:44 PM

people go nuts for them on ebay.

Zurbaran1

03-14-2005, 09:44 PM

damn I need that one!

You say that about everything!!!!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Zurbaran1

03-14-2005, 09:46 PM

people go nuts for them on ebay.

Welcome to the board suspect2b! You may be our first Kiwi!!!

Avenger

03-14-2005, 09:48 PM

Did you just get him recently? Want to tell what you paid by any chance? Gotta be the most impressive bust out there. :buttrock:
I fill I got lucky on this one. The plus side was I got him for $315, the down side was shipping from Singapore was $88. So $403. It was a 1A.M. ending auction and I got lucky. :buttrock:

Ghost

03-14-2005, 09:51 PM

I fill I got lucky on this one. The plus side was I got him for $315, the down side was shipping from Singapore was $88. So $403. It was a 1A.M. ending auction and I got lucky. :buttrock:

Niiiice! That isn't bad at all! Really sweet. I've had trouble with ebayers from Singapore, but nice job!

Boerboel

03-14-2005, 09:51 PM

I fill I got lucky on this one. The plus side was I got him for $305, the down side was shipping from Singapore was $88. So $403. It was a 1A.M. ending auction and I got lucky. :buttrock:

Lucky.....you stole him for 305 even if shipping was a bit steep.Was that recently?

Avenger

03-14-2005, 09:56 PM

Lucky.....you stole him for 305 even if shipping was a bit steep.Was that recently?
Edited the post it was actually 315. Auction ended on 2/23. I had him in about two weeks. The guy kept me very informed. But I was shocked by the shipping costs :eek:

boondocksaint

03-14-2005, 09:57 PM

how tall is that bad boy....

Boerboel

03-14-2005, 09:59 PM

The last 2 on ebay went for 455 and 460 plus whatever shipping was so you still got a great deal. :buttrock:

Avenger

03-14-2005, 10:04 PM

how tall is that bad boy....
17 inches tall. Too big for the display case :laugh:

Avenger

03-14-2005, 10:07 PM

The last 2 on ebay went for 455 and 460 plus whatever shipping was so you still got a great deal. :buttrock:
I've noticed all of them have been going for well over 400 now.

Zurbaran1

03-14-2005, 10:14 PM

Nice pickup Avenger! It's a tall massive piece and sure to skyrocket in price. And there were only 1500 made! If you can pick it up now, do so. This is also one of the pieces I can see our paintmasters going to town on. It's a perfect candidate for their artistry.

suspect2b

03-14-2005, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the board suspect2b! You may be our first Kiwi!!!

thanks Zurb, I had to check out what all the fuss was about... and dam the only kiwi :p .

RickDTM

03-14-2005, 11:37 PM

Great score Avenger!! Definitely a sweet piece.

Welcome suspect! As the only Kiwi to date, it's a pleasure to have you here in the hole w/us!!

Zurbaran1

03-14-2005, 11:41 PM

Rick, if he works for WETA, we're set. :laugh:

RickDTM

03-14-2005, 11:44 PM

Rick, if he works for WETA, we're set. :laugh:

My thoughts exactly.... :D

Avenger

03-15-2005, 12:08 AM

Great score Avenger!! Definitely a sweet piece.

Welcome suspect! As the only Kiwi to date, it's a pleasure to have you here in the hole w/us!!
Thanks. It is very nice. :thumbs2:

Avenger

03-15-2005, 12:09 AM

Rick, if he works for WETA, we're set. :laugh:
Don't forget the rest of us in here :laugh:

suspect2b

03-15-2005, 12:30 AM

what's the chance of seeing a treebeard statue? It would be a great addition to the statue range.

C1eaN

03-15-2005, 03:09 AM

wish there was a place to let fellow collectors know about my Treebeard before I Ebay it to get cash for an Attakus Yoda one that I am trying to find...oh well

Wayne Industries

03-15-2005, 03:22 AM

wish there was a place to let fellow collectors know about my Treebeard before I Ebay it to get cash for an Attakus Yoda one that I am trying to find...oh well

so how much ya want for him C1ean.......:)

Comicboy

03-15-2005, 05:13 AM

Welcome to the Ent Club Avenger! Nice grab on that. He is a biggie and on the expensive side but well worth the price.

C1eaN

03-15-2005, 05:14 AM

so how much ya want for him C1ean.......:)

would prolly go $425 +s/h to a board member

EDIT: actual shipping...not ebay shipping :)

Bullseye

03-15-2005, 05:55 AM

Great pick up Avenger. Best bust of the whole line.

RickDTM

03-15-2005, 08:14 AM

EDIT: actual shipping...not ebay shipping :)

Too funny!!

Zurbaran1

03-15-2005, 09:00 AM

wish there was a place to let fellow collectors know about my Treebeard before I Ebay it to get cash for an Attakus Yoda one that I am trying to find...oh well

Sounds like you just did. Don't worry there will soon be a new improved area around here for just this sort of thing.

Zurbaran1

03-15-2005, 09:00 AM

would prolly go $425 +s/h to a board member

EDIT: actual shipping...not ebay shipping :)

I didn't see this.

Skulpturen

03-15-2005, 09:06 AM

Best bust of the whole line.

Same opinion! Treebeard is an incredible bust!

Skulpturen

03-15-2005, 09:08 AM

people go nuts for them on ebay.

well not yet... at around 450$ it's still a good price IMO. Will this ever reach the thousands?

Zurbaran1

03-15-2005, 09:17 AM

Skulpt, I think this one could reach the $1000 mark. It's the biggest of the busts, one of the best sculpts and it's very limited with only 1500. I may be wrong but I don't think there has been any other bust with a production run of 1500 or less. The bust line is quite a bit more affordable and easier to display than the statue line so I'm going to guess that there are going to be more bust completists out there. All of this could add up to an eventual demand for this bust that will drive the price straight through the roof. Time will tell.

RickDTM

03-15-2005, 09:32 AM

.......All of this could add up to an eventual demand for this bust that will drive the price straight through the roof. Time will tell.

I agree. So far, this bust has enjoyed relative obscurity from the high prices commanded by the other pieces. Hard to believe because it is so BIG! But I think it's just a matter of time.....

Zurbaran1

03-15-2005, 10:00 AM

I agree. So far, this bust has enjoyed relative obscurity from the high prices commanded by the other pieces. Hard to believe because it is so BIG! But I think it's just a matter of time.....

It's been hiding behind the Frodo bust and nobody's noticed :laugh:

RickDTM

03-15-2005, 10:02 AM

It's been hiding behind the Frodo bust and nobody's noticed :laugh:

Oh man...let's not talk about Frodo....Gads.

Zurbaran1

03-15-2005, 10:10 AM

Oh man...let's not talk about Frodo....Gads.

See, that's it. You take one look at Frodo and just have to look away, missing that big ole Ent hiding right behind him :laugh:

RickDTM

03-15-2005, 10:11 AM

See, that's it. You take one look at Frodo and just have to look away, missing that big ole Ent hiding right behind him :laugh:

:laugh: THAT is certainly true....

Boerboel

03-15-2005, 02:53 PM

Wounded orc was also a le of 1500,ofcourse it has not been released yet.I see that there is one on ebay already and last I looked it was up to 70$.