Even though the Hobbit movies aren't my favorite of the series, this is my favorite figure that Asmus has put out. Fan-effing-tastic.
Even though the Hobbit movies aren't my favorite of the series, this is my favorite figure that Asmus has put out. Fan-effing-tastic.
Interestingly I was never a fan of the Hobbit movies and randomly had a marathon viewing of all 3 extended editions with my wife two weeks ago and found them to be so good on a second viewing that my love of LOTR has been rekindled. I have now begun to collect the Asmus figures. Thorin is my intended first figure from the Hobbit line.
is there products that you use? I tried just adjusting it around but I can't seem to find a look like in the movie.
I finally ordered Thorin and he arrived yesterday. This evening I worked on setting him up for display and I have to say that he has been the toughest figure to get set up properly. While the Orcirst sheath was a pain to set up, I had the most frustration with his hair. Oh my, that hair...
The plastic wrap protecting his head appeared to have been placed incorrectly. When I removed it, the hair poofed out as if he had been struck by lightning. The hair also did not have any drop of the thickening agent used by other Asmus LOTR figures to keep the hair in place. I did my best to flatten it out but it still doesn't look like the online pics of the figure.
The rubber material of the sheath has 3 buttons that are supposed to snap into 3 holes on the belt. I did my best to get them to stay buttoned but only was able to get one to stay in place, just as long as I don't even look at it. Was seriously tempted to just super-glue the thing together. if it comes undone again, I'll go that route.
Aside from the issues above, the figure is quite impressive and I'm glad to add him to the collection. The outfit is extremely well done. The head sculpt captures Richard Armitage's Thorin very well. The weapons are fantastic with metal blades and intricate detailing. His pipe and key are well done, as well.
In closing, the figure is fantastic but the mess with the hair really put a damper on my enjoyment in setting up and placing on display.
This is my customized Thorin with real hair and beard
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This is my customized Thorin with real hair and beard
This is my customized Thorin with real hair and beard
Flipping amazing. Is that your own work, or another user's?
I am so tempted to have some of my figures re-haired.
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