ACI Toys: 1/6 ARAGORN (Improved Production Copy updated!)

[SurlyJ]

Got this guy last night from Vantage. One thing that hasn't really been mentioned is how well they've done the layered clothing. It's one of the hardest things to do in 1:6 and they've pulled it off masterfully.

But I do need to go style/cut the hair...straight out of the box it's not so great.

The clothing is to me the most impressive thing about the figure. It's perfect.

 

[acitoys]

just chat with Gareth who own the pictures, hm.........it's not him-the director of Star wars!

ACI, when you say Gareth Edwards, do you mean Gareth Edwards, director of Monsters, Godzilla and the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue One?

If so, that's pretty cool.

 

[Wheels]

Hello I am Gareth that took the photos I just felt that the ACI Aragorn was such a great figure and passing the mountains weekly which is a favourite spot of mine I just had to take it up there and take some photos. Glad you like them and thank you for kind words, It was very nice up there that day and for a bit I was on middle earth
0)

 

[starduster]

Hello I am Gareth that took the photos I just felt that the ACI Aragorn was such a great figure and passing the mountains weekly which is a favourite spot of mine I just had to take it up there and take some photos. Glad you like them and thank you for kind words, It was very nice up there that day and for a bit I was on middle earth
0)

They look great, very cool. My Fiance and I want to go to New Zealand at some point in the next few years and visit the Shire. I totally plan on taking him and photographing him at various LOTR locations.

 

[Wheels]

Thank you. That would be great to see. I think the opened up the shire now to visit but am not 100% sure. they look so real and the light is great outdoors on a good day.

 

[starduster]

Thank you. That would be great to see. I think the opened up the shire now to visit but am not 100% sure. they look so real and the light is great outdoors on a good day.

Yup!
Hobbiton Movie Set Tours > Home

 

[jra81984]

Ever since I heard about that tour I have been dying to go.

 

[kl241]

This figure is worth EVERY penny. Best 1:6 purchase in years!

 

[slamscaper]

I'll be picking mine up tomorrow morning.

 

[jra81984]

I'll be picking mine up tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is the big day for me as well! Already have little scissors and hair gel on standby haha.

 

[slamscaper]

Nice! I'll be going the Clipper king route myself.

 

[jra81984]

Nice! I'll be going the Clipper king route myself.

Yeah I may skip the cutting part due to fear. I am going to see where heavy gel gets me first and go from there.

 

[slamscaper]

I think I'll try a wax. For the damp look.

 

[VASith]

Is there anywhere to still order this other than Ebay?

 

[GalaxySupreme]

So what happened with the Exclusive pre-orders at BBTS? I am one of those lucky people who have it on preorder. Did BBTS go beyond their quota, or are they not getting the amount of figures they asked for?

It will suck major ballz if my preorder got canceled. No way I'm paying $450 on ebay.

 

[SwedishHeat]

One thing that hasn't really been mentioned is how well they've done the layered clothing. It's one of the hardest things to do in 1:6 and they've pulled it off masterfully.

I was really surprised by how thin the coat is. I remember the SSC version being very thick/stiff. The ACI version is super thin.

I do dislike the boots though. I've always had a strong dislike for molded boots. If I can't find the DID version, I'll probably just have to heat them up and bend them forward a bit. Or I might end up modifying some Jack Sparrow boots, or Newline Pirate boots. . . something made out of fabric. Aragorn needs an action pose, and he can't do that if his ankles are locked at 90 degrees.

The sculpt is great. They eyes are painted in an extreme position though. I see what they were going for, for but it's too extreme for most poses.

Also, for the costuming experts, I noticed the bow string is wrapped around the bow. Should it stay that way or should it be unwrapped?

 

[jra81984]

Is there anywhere to still order this other than Ebay?

I will keep an eye out for you. It is sold out many of the places that I have looked. The best bet is to keep a strong eye on some of the sites in case inventory pops up. There most always are cancellations.

So what happened with the Exclusive pre-orders at BBTS? I am one of those lucky people who have it on preorder. Did BBTS go beyond their quota, or are they not getting the amount of figures they asked for?

It will suck major ballz if my preorder got canceled. No way I'm paying $450 on ebay.

I don't think the orders got cancelled. I think they either are getting multiple shipments from the supplier, or they are slow rolling their processing. I imagine they sold a ton of these.

 

[Wheels]

I got mine from here 1/6 Action Figure, Movie, LOTR, Aragorn, Special Edition, w/ Die-cast long sword of Auduril semi die-cast. But price has gone up since I got it

 

[slamscaper]

Just a bit.

 

[Wheels]

I was shocked when I saw I just got in there by a week