ACI Toys: Ringwraith Figure

[SwedishHeat]

Seems to me like ACI is selling you a complete figure that you don't have to futz with, whereas Asmus is selling you a "fixer-upper".

 

[Darklord Dave]

The metal really adds to the cost I'd imagine.

 

[bruin1773]

Anyone know if this fig has double jointed elbows? I think I saw it uses an aci christian base but wasn't sure if they modified it

 

[Haku]

We have this up for pre-order now. Specs indicate that ALL the armor plus the sword and dagger are diecast. It's a good thing the Christian body's joints are very stiff, as it will better support all the armor weight.

Great!

 

[jra81984]

$250 is a bit high, especially since I love the Witch King so much.

 

[SithThundercracker]

Seems to me like ACI is selling you a complete figure that you don't have to futz with, whereas Asmus is selling you a "fixer-upper".

You call this "a complete figure that you don't have to futz with"?!?

 

[JonEl]

Hahahahaha

 

[acitoys]

From a report of Hong kong magazine

 

[hoodonit00]

I think it looks pretty good just too much for my blood. If this is that much I can see Aragorn being even more expensive.

 

[cstojano]

Looks like a lot of money for that piece.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Seems to me like ACI is selling you a complete figure that you don't have to futz with, whereas Asmus is selling you a "fixer-upper".

Of course we won't know that until someone drops $250 to get the ACI. Maybe that body will suck too, or be unable to support all that die cast.

I'm almost certain ACI's offering will require significant futzing. The real question is: will you have to upgrade the body?

Asmus: $160 + $20-$30 for new body = $180-$190

ACI: $250

Even with the cost of a new body, you are still saving $60 with Asmus. Also, likely now that Asmus sees this, they will offer an extra bonus of some kind (like the torso with Gothmog).



Without seeing the final product mind you, ACI has lost me for now in favor of Asmus. Just simply out-priced.

 

[agonistes86]

Without seeing the final product mind you, ACI has lost me for now in favor of Asmus. Just simply out-priced.

Same here. I want a quality Ringwraith, but seeing the ACI prototype pictures, he looks like he needs quite a lot of work, and for the price, I can't swing that. I hope the Asmus one turns out well.

 

[acitoys]

 

[superdoug]

Is it just me or does that picture make it look like the Ringwraith is a teen idol being swarmed by a bunch of girls?

 

[hoodonit00]

Is it just me or does that picture make it look like the Ringwraith is a teen idol being swarmed by a bunch of girls?

Yea it's weird. I've heard time and time again how LOTR is not popular in Asia.

 

[Wor-Gar]

And what's with the red cross symbol? Is this a hospital?

Hobbit needs robots for Asia to get excited.

 

[Lejuan]

Sponsored by Swatch I'd say:

 

[bangkok_wolf]

So how many of you guys here are actually getting this, I was losing hope then a shop here just came up with the pre-order yesterday.

Ps. I second that LOTR isn't big in asia

 

[superdoug]

I am tempted and I might pre-order one from bbts because I can cancel it with no penalty if Asmus puts one out that is around the same quality and better priced.

It's just a lot of money for a figure.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Sponsored by Swatch I'd say:

Well there ya go. Makes much more sense.