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07-07-2020, 03:50 PM
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Ultron
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Originally Posted by Hellboy
Aragorn looks amazing! That said I’m probably going to be the lone voice of dissent here by saying I’m not a fan of the base. It’s not that it doesn’t look cool, it’s just WAY too overpowering. Just my opinion but a base should never overshadow the piece it’s supporting.
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I get what your saying...and I can see that having that effect on some....But for me the base is what has me considering this for order. For me it just tells a bigger story....I don't feel it's taking anything away...Just when I thought I was not getting anymore lotr pieces this comes along....ugh!
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07-07-2020, 05:18 PM
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#52
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Frackin!
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 33
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Originally Posted by #Brian
Yes, they all remind me of "figurines". Not so much high end but kind of "soft" and representational in their look.
Something you would see The Franklin Mint produce. A bit like those resin Faerie and Dragons you see on the shelves of the new age store.
I only posted the above not because it was the worst example, but rather one of their most recent efforts.
I think the line is geared more toward the "quantity" approach, have smaller less detailed figurines but have lots of them grouped in a collection. It creates a wonderful impact and display. But if you have just one on its own, it falls a bit short IMO.
Probably the wrong thread to debate these two separate companies so Ill leave it at that, just my personal opinion.
Prime 1 Aragorn will be my first LOTR statue and I'm pretty excited.
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I don't exactly agree with the view they're less detailed, when Weta gets it right, they're top class when it comes to quality, a good example of that would be Isildur:
https://youtu.be/xCaImqOA8fo?t=105
What I do agree with is that because they're smaller, they are less like centerpieces, and work much better with more of them. I do get that, if you want just one or two LOTR pieces to really pop out, you wouldn't choose Weta (except for their masters collection line maybe).
I would love a screaming sculpt for this one, like the moment in the movie when he charges with the army of the dead.
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07-07-2020, 05:48 PM
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#53
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Tasmania.. Australia
Posts: 1,337
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Originally Posted by DarkShadow
I don't exactly agree with the view they're less detailed, when Weta gets it right, they're top class when it comes to quality, a good example of that would be Isildur:
https://youtu.be/xCaImqOA8fo?t=105
What I do agree with is that because they're smaller, they are less like centerpieces, and work much better with more of them. I do get that, if you want just one or two LOTR pieces to really pop out, you wouldn't choose Weta (except for their masters collection line maybe).
I would love a screaming sculpt for this one, like the moment in the movie when he charges with the army of the dead.
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To be fair that one looks much better ...Yes a screaming portrait would be cool.
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07-07-2020, 06:37 PM
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#54
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Cyclops
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 11,564
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That ring is massive in his hand :P It's before it shrunk I guess?
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07-07-2020, 09:08 PM
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Teen Titans
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 3,717
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I dont mind if likeness is a little off. Seeing as how these are movie pieces based off of books, I can let my imagination do the walking if I need to. Same with the daenerys targaryen piece. As long as it looks good, sculpted well and the paint is crisp.
I like the base, but hope they arent planning on doing the same bases for Gimili and Legolas. I really want those two to be from the Fellowship of the Ring and not Return of the king. As for the collection, I really only desire the fellowship, the bad guys we've seen, and maybe Elrond.
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07-07-2020, 09:56 PM
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Shadowhawk
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 902
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkShadow
I don't exactly agree with the view they're less detailed, when Weta gets it right, they're top class when it comes to quality, a good example of that would be Isildur:
https://youtu.be/xCaImqOA8fo?t=105
What I do agree with is that because they're smaller, they are less like centerpieces, and work much better with more of them. I do get that, if you want just one or two LOTR pieces to really pop out, you wouldn't choose Weta (except for their masters collection line maybe).
I would love a screaming sculpt for this one, like the moment in the movie when he charges with the army of the dead.
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That Isildur looks great. I believe it is considered in of their best.
I wouldn't be opposed to a screaming switch out head as the exclusive on this Prime 1 release.
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07-07-2020, 10:43 PM
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#57
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Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,195
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There’s a good chance they do an alternate head of Aragorn yelling, Prime 1 does often include many different portraits on their pieces.
I absolutely love this one so far. The King and Army of The Dead base is really great.
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07-07-2020, 11:08 PM
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#58
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The X-Men
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,089
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King of the Dead needs a grinning portrait.
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07-08-2020, 04:01 PM
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#59
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Birdman
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #Brian
Yes, they all remind me of "figurines". Not so much high end but kind of "soft" and representational in their look.
Something you would see The Franklin Mint produce. A bit like those resin Faerie and Dragons you see on the shelves of the new age store.
I only posted the above not because it was the worst example, but rather one of their most recent efforts.
I think the line is geared more toward the "quantity" approach, have smaller less detailed figurines but have lots of them grouped in a collection. It creates a wonderful impact and display. But if you have just one on its own, it falls a bit short IMO.
Probably the wrong thread to debate these two separate companies so Ill leave it at that, just my personal opinion.
Prime 1 Aragorn will be my first LOTR statue and I'm pretty excited.
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Amazing. Everything you just said...is wrong
Resin faeries?? I've never been so offended! These are heavy weight polstone pieces of art by professional filmmakers!
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07-08-2020, 08:50 PM
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#60
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Shadowhawk
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 902
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Originally Posted by Jon_Boston_83
Amazing. Everything you just said...is wrong
Resin faeries?? I've never been so offended! These are heavy weight polstone pieces of art by professional filmmakers!
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My bad, didn't mean to offend. My opinion is just that, I'm just as right/wrong as you are. Just a matter of personal preference.
I am doing some investigative research and not having much luck finding in hand production pieces I have found the professional marketing photos of the hand painted prototypes. Im sure the factory pieces are even nicer.
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