Sideshow company has sort of an online Halloween event with new releases, contests, sales. If you make an accountI am not to fludi in these things but what is Spooktacular?
It is their Halloween event and the moto used to be “sleep is for the weak.” Waaaaay back in the day they did a lot of interactions with this forum during the event and there were lots of opportunities to win things through scavenger hunts, being the first to answer trivia, reward codes, etc. and it would happen at all hours of the day and night. Since it shifted to mostly social media I haven’t followed it nearly as much. I think they still do giveaways but I believe most are tied to social media. I used to enjoy their chat for the event and won a good amount of LOTR stuff in the early years.I am not to fludi in these things but what is Spooktacular?
Faramir is a great character in the books. One of my favorites too. I didn’t think Asmus’ figure was that bad but I wouldn’t mind a 2.0 version at some point and hey it was worlds better than Sideshow’s attempt. I still blame that figure for killing the line.Best Asmus figures?
My top five - Gandalf the White, (Holm) Bilbo Baggins, Gimli, Theoden, Elrond.
That Faramir figure is literally the first figure I gave up on so bad I literally threw out - which is saying something considering he's my favorite character, from the books anyway.
"Hi Glenn,I asked asmus if they will make new lotr dolls
they replied to me:
Actually we will have a full list of new/ old characters happening, please just wait and see~
Well there are some I don't own but the top would be Thorin who in his price range is IMO perfect. Great sculpt, detailed costume with clever use of materials, accessories, sturdy dwarf body, beautiful details like the touch of metallic on the boot caps and the knee pads done in actual embroidery.What in your guys opinions are the best Asmus figures from the LOTR/Hobbit lines?
My votes would be for:
- Old Bilbo
- Gimli
- Thorin Oakenshield
- Theoden
- FaramirMouth of Sauron
I really like Aragorn....Not the head. It looks meh at best...he most likely gets a Crown because of popularity and well his head sucked.Well there are some I don't own but the top would be Thorin who in his price range is IMO perfect. Great sculpt, detailed costume with clever use of materials, accessories, sturdy dwarf body, beautiful details like the touch of metallic on the boot caps and the knee pads done in actual embroidery.
The armor scales look metal and no peeling he has held up beautifully.
Gimli
Twilight King
GtG (new head sculpt)
GtW
Honorable mentions to Elrond, Thranduil, young Bilbo, MOS, and Galadriel.
But there's none I own including Faramir, Eomer, Theoden, Bard, Nazgul, etc I'd give up. Or, at times I was going to pass and a figure is
released so good I pick up anyway.
I sold my Saurman last year...hoping for a new one..Crown is what I need"Hi Glenn,
Yes, our launch was pushed back to Spooktacular with Sideshow.
Thranduil is now pending on approval and Saruman is under development,
we have a few forces working the rings characters right now,
but there are no other Crown series planed on the Lord of the Rings other than the two.
But please don't worry,
we have a good list of LOTR figures in coming~
Kind Regards,
George
Asmus Customer Service Team".
Pretty excited.
I need LOTR between SW purchases..
IMO they should just do head upgrades for Aragorn, Legolas. Some complain that they feel like they are paying extra after the fact but I don't see a problem with it. HT churns out whole figures 2, 3, times and sometimes they backtrack and the next sculpt is worse.I really like Aragorn....Not the head. It looks meh at best...he most likely gets a Crown because of popularity and well his head sucked.
But with Inart, how can they attract people, perhaps do an extra head with a different expression? Rooted hair maybe moveable eyes...
That base they included with the original was great, maybe they can top that...with a horse?
Asmus did everything right with Aragorn, just get the head right and we are good to go again.
Aragorn and Legalos are like spiderman...they will sell.IMO they should just do head upgrades for Aragorn, Legolas. Some complain that they feel like they are paying extra after the fact but I don't see a problem with it. HT churns out whole figures 2, 3, times and sometimes they backtrack and the next sculpt is worse.
IMO neither ASMUS Aragorn nor Legolas is awful but if I had owned a Ranger Aragorn I wouldn't have bought the InArt, tho he's nice enough.
Seems like most of their head upgrades are sold out all the time, I still haven't been able to get Thorin heads.
They could do ROTK versions. ASMUS knows how to pull off costumes and weapons without horrible prices.Aragorn and Legalos are like spiderman...they will sell.
I think if they re-release, why not since many have not collected previously and might as well get it into as many hands as possible.
Head upgrade and maybe cloaks, new diorama, a torch or some other unique features, I would re-purchase.
Thanks for the heads up Sass!They could do ROTK versions. ASMUS knows how to pull off costumes and weapons without horrible prices.
Meanwhile, Spooktacular registration is up; got my 5$ reward.
Waiting to PO Thranduil
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