Asmus - 1/6 Gollum/Smeagol

[Rzeznikk]

This figure doesn't last a year?

Appears that way.

 

[mikeljanin]

Mine has the same problem. I noticed it a few weeks after purchase. It doesn't receive direct sunlight, but it's in a pretty bright room, which I think it might have accelerated the process. The rest of the figures are just fine, only decoloration suffering figure is Gollum. Bummer.

 

[superdoug]

I wonder if they could do an upgrade pack with two sets of preposed arms or something like that. Make it part of the extra head sculpt pack. Granted we would loose the articulation except at the shoulder and the wrist but that would be preferable to the discoloration. I will need to check mine. Mine has sadly been in the box 99% of the time because I have not had the time to get the crouching legs to stay in yet. Going to have to rethink where I will display him. It will have to be in a dark corner.

 

[matrix69]

I've only just checked mine, and the body as well as the arms have turned a horrid greyish colour.
They must have used some kind of cheap rubber material and paint.

Very disappointing given the cost of these things, and i've only had it a few months

 

[matrix69]

Before and after a couple of months.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Mine look fine but I don't have any direct lighting hitting it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it now.

 

[hoodonit00]

I've only just checked mine, and the body as well as the arms have turned a horrid greyish colour.
They must have used some kind of cheap rubber material and paint.

Very disappointing given the cost of these things, and i've only had it a few months


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Holy ****!

 

[matrix69]

Mine look fine but I don't have any direct lighting hitting it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it now.

I don't know if the discolouration is down to direct sunlight. Maybe more to do with the rubber and paint application.

Mine was on the same shelf as my THREEZERO Rick Grimes, which also has rubber arms. And that has no issues.

 

[Wor-Gar]

That sucks.

So much for those extra heads Asmus is working on... no body to put them on.

 

[batsheva]

Before and after a couple of months.

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Oh man!
That is really bad.

So sorry to see this happen..
I hope @Asmus will make it right for you guys!

Also, I hope InArt will make Gollum!

 

[matrix69]

That sucks.

So much for those extra heads Asmus is working on... no body to put them on.

ASMUS need to go back to drawing board and make a newer body. An all solid plastic torso with two sets of interchangeable arms and legs would work better.

 

[Wor-Gar]

ASMUS need to go back to drawing board and make a newer body. An all solid plastic torso with two sets of interchangeable arms and legs would work better.

Yeah, that 2nd round of heads is so much better... now they better start planning on adding a body to that set and just call it the v2.

 

[batsheva]

Yeah, that 2nd round of heads is so much better... now they better start planning on adding a body to that set and just call it the v2.

and maybe send new body replacements to those who bought the v1 version..

 

[matrix69]

and maybe send new body replacements to those who bought the v1 version..

ABSOLUTELY! Or they won't be getting anymore of my money

 

[batsheva]

ABSOLUTELY! Or they won't be getting anymore of my money

Hopefully they will.

They should learn from Ash-gate, and now this!

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Before and after a couple of months.

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That is really bad considering the short time in which you've had it. Not had mine yet (still) so will be keeping an eye out for this when I do eventually get him...

 

[Nagoya]

Anyone have a basic summary of their Ash issues (…Ashues…)? I’ve seen constant references to it and even looked at the main thread but have never actually seen/heard all the exact problems.

 

[FlamAccent03]

Yep same problem on my Gollum. Both arms and one leg (I have one straight leg and one bent leg attached due to the pose) have the pale discoloration. I've had mine in an led-lit Moducase since I got it. Incredibly disappointing, I've been all in on Asmus' LOTR line since the beginning but I'm straight up done with them. Way too many QC problems, weird hair and paint applications, and empty promises, I'm just not willing to take any more chances.

 

[Rzeznikk]

Great so now after Ashues we have Gollum-Gate. This company just can't get their **** together can they?

 

[Raleig.h]

If any of you guys got these from Sideshow they may still be willing to send out replacements. I once realized I had a misprinted Captain Rex helmet like 5-6 months after I got him so I asked them if it was possible for a replacement and they sent it right over.