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InArt: The Lord of the Rings - Nazgul 1:6
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batsheva
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I'm a bit confused by the listed dimensions.
The base of the Nazgûl doesn't look to be much taller than 2 cm at most. So he will be close to 36 cm, about 14 inches. That's huge!
Does seem to be appropriate given my Google results, and I do view them as tall and imposing, so that's pretty cool. But it's interesting thay they haven't highlighted that size in any of their photos or communication. Seems like an asset to make the price appear less extreme.
Then comes the horse though. 40cm long makes sense. But only 25cm tall? Including the base it's still only 29cm.
Legolas is listed as 33cm including base, yet in this shot from about eye level the horse is much taller.
So is there such a forced perspective in this shot? Or is the 25 cm height only up to the back/shoulders of the horse, and not the tip of the head/ears?
The base of the Nazgûl doesn't look to be much taller than 2 cm at most. So he will be close to 36 cm, about 14 inches. That's huge!
Does seem to be appropriate given my Google results, and I do view them as tall and imposing, so that's pretty cool. But it's interesting thay they haven't highlighted that size in any of their photos or communication. Seems like an asset to make the price appear less extreme.
Then comes the horse though. 40cm long makes sense. But only 25cm tall? Including the base it's still only 29cm.
Legolas is listed as 33cm including base, yet in this shot from about eye level the horse is much taller.
So is there such a forced perspective in this shot? Or is the 25 cm height only up to the back/shoulders of the horse, and not the tip of the head/ears?
GrimmReapah
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Looking at this again i came to the understanding that the horse with base is indeed 29cm a little under Legolas, wich is 33cm. With Nazgul he comes at a total of 38cm. This looks to be correct. After seeing the pictures again.
So the horse without base is 25cm in Hight. Sounds like a pony
anyway if this seems to be correct it will atleast fit my shelves
So the horse without base is 25cm in Hight. Sounds like a pony
anyway if this seems to be correct it will atleast fit my shelvesLizard Lips
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No they didn't, only SugoToys had those and Gandalf took a long time to arrive. The first InArt I've bought from Popcultcha is Superman so I'm guessing it'll be a long wait if Sugo is an indication. Popcultcha have been receiving some HT figs a bit quicker recently though like the MK6 2.0 but its pretty hit and miss.
I'm pretty convinced the height InArt lists is simply wrong, and the steed is taller than 25cm without base/29cm with base.Looking at this again i came to the understanding that the horse with base is indeed 29cm a little under Legolas, wich is 33cm. With Nazgul he comes at a total of 38cm. This looks to be correct. After seeing the pictures again.
So the horse without base is 25cm in Hight. Sounds like a pony
Here on display Nazgul and Legolas are pretty much at the same depth, so the shot from the front is representative. And you can see that the steed is slightly taller than Legolas, who is listed as 33cm with base (with makes sense for an average human). So the 29cm seems to be the back of the horse, not the head.
Anyway, as you can see I'm starting to talk myself into why I do need him. Somehow I need to justify this cost, and a big hulking presence helps.
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Well, assume a decent 1/6 horse is ~200$. A good set of 1/6 tack another 100$. Probable 150$ in this case, since it's specialty.I'm pretty convinced the height InArt lists is simply wrong, and the steed is taller than 25cm without base/29cm with base.
Here on display Nazgul and Legolas are pretty much at the same depth, so the shot from the front is representative. And you can see that the steed is slightly taller than Legolas, who is listed as 33cm with base (with makes sense for an average human). So the 29cm seems to be the back of the horse, not the head.
Anyway, as you can see I'm starting to talk myself into why I do need him. Somehow I need to justify this cost, and a big hulking presence helps.
In Art is charging 30$ for an extra sword, so 3 diecast swords ~ 100$. (Edit - I guess if you can order through InArt the extra sword is free, but who knows about their shipping and I would want insurance and tracking).
So that's roughly $200 for the fig, even if they use cheap fabrics it's a lot of cloth; and ~100 for InArt, tho I left out their fancy box and the base. They're probably factoring in whatever molds they need to develop.
Not horrific, overall, at today's 1/6 prices. Probably overpriced; but the only pieces comparable are WETA and ASMUS both long sold out.
The set by default has presence; creepy Nazgul IMO have that.
I'd never encourage anyone to SPEND money. There's times - not often - I've picked up a piece and I know I'm getting gouged. But it's like a crusty old car mechanic told me once, "it's worth it to you". E.g. I know I got gouged but too happy with my purchase to care.
So yeah, of course you'll get gouged. Not as much as buying resale tho. Question is, will this piece make you happy 1 year from now, 3 years from now, 5 years from now? The other question being are you so strapped for cash that buying any "luxury good" is questionable.
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You mean Kit? I don't think InArt is charging extra for the exclusive sword.
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Yeah, through Kit, I don't even think I can order through InArt Direct
INART 1/6 Scale LOTR NAZGÛL Deluxe Version
Attention: You may choose to pay $30 additon for:
Exclusive Accessory: Nazgûl sword No.2 and sheath *1 (bonus)
GrimmReapah
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I sat down and took the time to pose/restyle both Aragorn and Gandalf. And god do i love these figures! That gave me the push.
Ordered Legolas and the Nazgul deluxe straight away
i am almost certain i will love these to when they eventually come out.
Still hope they doing some more accessory's for both. They feel a bit empty on the accessory's part
Ordered Legolas and the Nazgul deluxe straight away
i am almost certain i will love these to when they eventually come out.Still hope they doing some more accessory's for both. They feel a bit empty on the accessory's part
Yeah I’d assume that’s cause Kit is buying it through them directly for the exclusive, so he’d have to upcharge it to make his margin.
As much as we grumble about the price of these (particularly myself), these will very likely never be cheaper. It's just how this hobby works, you get in early, miss out or pay more later (not always of course, sometimes you get lucky or something gets overproduced). So that's maybe something to consider for anyone who is really wrestling with whether to get this.
I'm happy to pass and while a Nazgul is awesome to go with Aragorn for Weathertop or with Frodo for Weathertop/forests around Hobbiton, I'm opting for Legolas now and keeping things open for that Thorin later... because that figure sure does look fantastic.
I'm happy to pass and while a Nazgul is awesome to go with Aragorn for Weathertop or with Frodo for Weathertop/forests around Hobbiton, I'm opting for Legolas now and keeping things open for that Thorin later... because that figure sure does look fantastic.
As everybody who was reading my recent posts probably already expected by now, I just caved and ordered the deluxe from kit with the sword.
What did it for me was turning on FOTR and watching the prancing pony and weathertop scenes. It immediately reminded me why I wanted this in my collection. Similar to Sandtroopers for SW, the Nazgûl embody everything I love about Lord of the Rings, so I need this in my collection.
I have one customized Asmus V1 Nazgûl, and bought the hands, feet, sword and belt from the V2 from toyanxiety a few years ago with the plan to build another at some point. If I still decide to go this route, I figured having the InArt in hand will also make it easier to copy their clothing template to make 2 more (I'll have to upgrade my V1 custom then as well).
Anyway, very excited for this!
What did it for me was turning on FOTR and watching the prancing pony and weathertop scenes. It immediately reminded me why I wanted this in my collection. Similar to Sandtroopers for SW, the Nazgûl embody everything I love about Lord of the Rings, so I need this in my collection.
I have one customized Asmus V1 Nazgûl, and bought the hands, feet, sword and belt from the V2 from toyanxiety a few years ago with the plan to build another at some point. If I still decide to go this route, I figured having the InArt in hand will also make it easier to copy their clothing template to make 2 more (I'll have to upgrade my V1 custom then as well).
Anyway, very excited for this!
GrimmReapah
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Imagine if they do a 4 pack of the hobbits. That would rip our wallets
but also imagine how cool it will look with the Nazgul and the hobbits on display. Hoping we'll get them after these. Same as Gimli. And agree the Nazgul is pretty memorabele character
When will you ever have another chance to throw so much money at a 1/6th figure without a face...?
Gandalf and the Nazgûl are actually the only characters I want from LOTR, and I already have Gandalf. So this wraps up the franchise for me.Imagine if they do a 4 pack of the hobbits. That would rip our wallets
GrimmReapah
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Gandalf and the Nazgûl are actually the only characters I want from LOTR, and I already have Gandalf. So this wraps up the franchise for me.
That was fast
GrimmReapah
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At least they cant screw up the likeness
To be fair, before InArt Gandalf I had the Asmus V1 and the crown release, and I still have my customized V1 Nazgûl on display, so this is just the latest iteration of upgrading them to the latest version.That was fast
Given the quality of these, I don't expect a need to upgrade for another ~8-10 years though, and I don't plan my collection that far ahead anyway.
Gotta think all the hobbits will be done separately for similar prices to the HP kids and I am not at all looking forward to it. Though if they do Sam paired with Bill the Pony I would definitely get that deluxe setImagine if they do a 4 pack of the hobbits. That would rip our wallets
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