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Oh even better very tempting but we will see.He is also up on BBTS for $146.
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Oh even better very tempting but we will see.He is also up on BBTS for $146.
Great deal on Sideshow right now ... about $100 with free shipping!
I know the Hobbit movies aren't as beloved as the LOTR trilogy, but this is a really nice figure. Easily one of Asmus' best likenesses. Seriously thinking of picking up a second one at this price. Not sure what I would do with it, but that's a fantastic price.
Received him today, and he's currently posed dramatically leaping and reaching into his quiver (I'll try to post a pic tomorrow), though his bow is stored on his back and not in his hand because when I went to change out the left hand with a gripping one the wrist peg snapped! So now his hand is just held limply by his coat sleeve (which is fortunately long enough). Is there an easy way to replace it, or should I just glue it back together? (I'm very new to the sixth scale market: Bard is only my seventh figure, and my past six are all Asmus figures.) Any help would be very appreciated!
I thought it was an issue with the forearms splitting (that if I remember correctly was fixed on the Sideshow version), not the wrist peg snapping. I could definitely be mistaken, however, so I'll still go check out the review again. Thanks!Check out Michael Crawford's review on Bard! Think I remember reading Bard had this problem, and try emailing Asmus too. They may just send replacement parts for this known issue with this fig.
I thought it was an issue with the forearms splitting (that if I remember correctly was fixed on the Sideshow version), not the wrist peg snapping. I could definitely be mistaken, however, so I'll still go check out the review again. Thanks!
Now that you mention it, I vaguely recall reading about being able to use HT pegs... was it in the Gandalf thread, maybe? Now I just have to find one of those. I think I might glue the peg back together for a temporary fix, or maybe just try to wedge the gripping hand into his sleeve (the glove provides enough friction for the normal hand, but I don't know if the bow would give just that extra little bit of weight that would be too much for it). His ankles are a bit weak, but I noticed that my left one is tight, while the right is slightly loose (which works with the pose I have him in).That's true, but I seem to recall some *weirdness* about the pegs - but also ASMUS saying someplace that HT pegs would work. I am also into using hot water to warm stuff up before trying to switch out.
I love Bard, but it does seem re MC review his ankles are a bit weak. Going to try either strips of nylon or medical stretch tape, wrapped - LOL like support socks. Blown away by the fig tho - beautiful paint and costume. so happy I grabbed one at the last minute, way better than I expected.
Now that you mention it, I vaguely recall reading about being able to use HT pegs... was it in the Gandalf thread, maybe? Now I just have to find one of those. I think I might glue the peg back together for a temporary fix, or maybe just try to wedge the gripping hand into his sleeve (the glove provides enough friction for the normal hand, but I don't know if the bow would give just that extra little bit of weight that would be too much for it). His ankles are a bit weak, but I noticed that my left one is tight, while the right is slightly loose (which works with the pose I have him in).
To end on a more positive note: I agree, this figure is fantastic! I have several other Asmus figures (Morgul Lord, Gothmog, Tauriel, Gandalf, Eowyn, Grishnakh, and now Bard), and Bard is easily in my top five, maybe top three (I haven't opened Grishnakh yet though). Gandalf is my number one for sure, but after him it's really hard to chose any one over the others. I was especially impressed with Bard's coat: the material is a perfect choice, and the optional quivers are a nice touch.
I my opinion yes. I think it's one of their best likenesses plus you can probably find him for around $150. Depending on when he shipped you will want to be very careful switching hands because there was a peg issue. Mike has a pretty in depth review here https://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW-100915a.htm. I probably would have given it a 3 to 3.5 but that is my opinion.
I my opinion yes. I think it's one of their best likenesses plus you can probably find him for around $150. Depending on when he shipped you will want to be very careful switching hands because there was a peg issue. Mike has a pretty in depth review here https://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW-100915a.htm. I probably would have given it a 3 to 3.5 but that is my opinion.
I agree. I think it's their best sculpt. I had some wrist peg issues with mine and if you have any customizing skills, he could use a bit of weathering, but overall, I think he's one of their most successful figures.
No more pictures ? I can't post any pictures, and cannot see my ancient ones in other posts...
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