InArt: The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn 1:6
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Yeah, I switched Gandalf and Aragorn to crotch grabbers after similar events.
I like the innovation and the idea behind the magnetic base without a visible stand for figures, but I don't know what could have possibly led InArt to roll this out to customers on some of the most highly prized figures ever made without performing the level of situational testing and troubleshooting exercises required to make sure customers of this new line would not be posting stories like this almost universally! Mind boggling...
Because with some pretty common sensical tweaks, the magnet base approach could be pretty awesome and revolutionize the hobby. But definitely NOT in its present form!
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Thank you! No, I don't think it's a "defect" per se, but just the variants of production work and dealing with fiber - either artificial or real.
So some folks are gonna get a nice look out of the box - I didn't, because of the curl and I didn't like the way the hair was matted from product. TBH if I told the folks at Inart - "my fig has too much hair and I washed it and now he looks like Sam Bankman Fried or someone in a religious musical" they'd probably laugh in my face.
I can deal with fiber. It could have been a lot worse like missing parts, badly stitched costume, messy paint, glue blobs. Ultimately it will be no more work than the 1/6 repairs I've had to do, time to time.
Congrats on getting him. And I won't be trusting the magnetic base either - haven't even messed with it- tho my fig seems to have pretty stiff ankles.
I'll be monitoring the ankles daily - my Gandalf dived once, but survived with only a dent in the sword...
I've had zero falls without a crotch grabber or magnetic base. Just standing raw.
I haven't used it yet, but the staff will make an excellent "third leg".
I haven't used it yet, but the staff will make an excellent "third leg".
Got my Aragorn while I was away for the weekend, so just unboxed it last night. Headsculpt is good though the hair appears to be a lighter brown on mine than first batch unless that's all lighting. Considering the hair differences in Joker, it wouldn't surprise me. Thankfully no QC issues so far that I can see, but haven't actually opened everything. Hands are definitely a tight fit and will need to use a hair dryer to really get them securely on. I haven't opened up every little baggy yet, so hoping everything else is ok. Haven't tried the base magnets yet, so we'll see. I don't think it was shown in the promos, but it would've been nice to have that same gold paint inside the letters of his name like they did with Gandalf.
Great pics as always @Pizza
Nice work using the Helm's Deep dio that came with Asmus Legolas 2.0
Aragorn at Helm's Deep ...
Great pics as always @Pizza
Nice work using the Helm's Deep dio that came with Asmus Legolas 2.0
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When are the sculpted versions (aka my order) rolling out? I didn't want the sculpted hair because then I would want all my 1/6 to have sculpted hair. I have to grow a moustache, wear robes and find new friends!! 
I just got an invoice from Pop for a sculpted.
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Yeah, the thought idly floated across my mind since I'm getting into hair dressingGot my Aragorn while I was away for the weekend, so just unboxed it last night. Headsculpt is good though the hair appears to be a lighter brown on mine than first batch unless that's all lighting. Considering the hair differences in Joker, it wouldn't surprise me. Thankfully no QC issues so far that I can see, but haven't actually opened everything. Hands are definitely a tight fit and will need to use a hair dryer to really get them securely on. I haven't opened up every little baggy yet, so hoping everything else is ok. Haven't tried the base magnets yet, so we'll see. I don't think it was shown in the promos, but it would've been nice to have that same gold paint inside the letters of his name like they did with Gandalf.
Great pics as always @Pizza
; maybe brush some darker dye in while I was at it - but I'm not a student of Aragorn/Viggo. Mostly I remember the line from the book about "shaggy dark hair" and then there's all the color grading/lighting that goes on in films.Haven't even tried to switch hands yet but after getting him outfitted - mostly - there's things I'm real happy about; some things I'd question; but overall (after I get the hair right) I think I'm fairly satisfied at the price point. Good to know about the hands, before potential frustration.
Since this is my first InArt I am pleased with the heavy feel to the body e.g. not flimsy.And from a foot away, the fake leather cloth of the coat looks pretty good e.g. like leather.
Ignoring the whole stand thing since I've got other diorama stands. I do like him enough to wish I'd gone for a sculpted as well; just to be able to do two different looks on the shelf, but if the funds aren't there then that's that.
I did pop out an eye at one point which thankfully popped back in, but I don't want to do that again.Pizza's photos are awesome.
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Kit started invoicing for the sculpted last week (Thursday ?).When are the sculpted versions (aka my order) rolling out? I didn't want the sculpted hair because then I would want all my 1/6 to have sculpted hair. I have to grow a moustache, wear robes and find new friends!!
I have a sculpted on the way to go with my premium version.
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Off the top of my head
InArt Gandalf is still the better figure in my eyes.
Kjun MacReady from the Thing
And my custom Indiana Jones are all ahead of Aragorn.
Not sure its fair to stack customs against a factory-made figure, although InArt should take it as a compliment.
What factory-made figures are better than Aragorn?
What factory-made figures are better than Aragorn?
For me, I was wowed more by the production release of Gandalf than the production release of Aragorn. I had my doubts on Aragorn's sculpt when I saw different photos. In hand, the likeness is strong but as I move it away from me, it lessens which is weird. Didn't have that issue with Gandalf.
ordered one from kit as well...tracking shows it's on the plane headed this way now, and I'm waiting with baited breath!
Haha I see. Well I wish you the best and look forward to what magic you can do.Thank you! No, I don't think it's a "defect" per se, but just the variants of production work and dealing with fiber - either artificial or real.
So some folks are gonna get a nice look out of the box - I didn't, because of the curl and I didn't like the way the hair was matted from product. TBH if I told the folks at Inart - "my fig has too much hair and I washed it and now he looks like Sam Bankman Fried or someone in a religious musical" they'd probably laugh in my face.
I can deal with fiber. It could have been a lot worse like missing parts, badly stitched costume, messy paint, glue blobs. Ultimately it will be no more work than the 1/6 repairs I've had to do, time to time.
Congrats on getting him. And I won't be trusting the magnetic base either - haven't even messed with it- tho my fig seems to have pretty stiff ankles.
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Really enjoying this figure. Pairing Aragorn and Gandalf together just raises them to another level.
The wrist pegs still aren't the greatest, but way better than Gandalf's. InArt really needs to take these pegs back to the drawing board.
The wrist pegs still aren't the greatest, but way better than Gandalf's. InArt really needs to take these pegs back to the drawing board.
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I moved my Joker to the crotch grabber after several slips off the stand. Thankfully he was in a Detolf and there was no damage, but I wouldn't trust those again.
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So is that entire outfit with the chainmail all from the Asmus figure? Looks great!
Aragorn at Helm's Deep ...
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