Galacticat
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If anyone sees a better ring out there, let me know!
Asmus Toys: Galadriel
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ObiGlennKenobi
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Man that is a ******* epic photo!!
well done Sir!!!
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I finally found a perfect crown for Galadriel. Unfortunately, it was not on AliExpress. I suspect it is from China, but I found it on Etsy, with the expected upcharge. It's pretty dang near perfect though...
galadriel by Galacticatt, on Flickr
galadriel by Galacticatt, on Flickr
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I still need to mess with it a bit more- since her head is more of an oblong shape than round... just don't want to break it, haha
crown for galadriel by Galacticatt, on Flickr
Here's a closeup
Untitled by Galacticatt, on Flickr
It is a little thick, but unless someone makes something custom made for this head in 1/6 scale and is willing to share the file for 3d printing, I think this is as close as I'll get.
One issue I see is that the lovely silver of the ring makes Galadriel's other plastic detailing look a lot more plastic.... but I'll deal with that next.
Here's a reference pic
crown for galadriel by Galacticatt, on FlickrHere's a closeup
Untitled by Galacticatt, on FlickrIt is a little thick, but unless someone makes something custom made for this head in 1/6 scale and is willing to share the file for 3d printing, I think this is as close as I'll get.
One issue I see is that the lovely silver of the ring makes Galadriel's other plastic detailing look a lot more plastic.... but I'll deal with that next.
Here's a reference pic
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She definitely needs her crown. Great job!
BagginsOfBagEnd
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Great pic optical20! 
Love the crown addition Galacticat - looks great!
Love the crown addition Galacticat - looks great!
RandomHero
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That crown makes a massive difference - looks great!
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it looks really good！
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Can you share the seller ? I need to pick one up too.I finally found a perfect crown for Galadriel. Unfortunately, it was not on AliExpress. I suspect it is from China, but I found it on Etsy, with the expected upcharge. It's pretty dang near perfect though...
Someperson
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I know you guys didn’t have the time to make one but I really wish you could offer it as a separate purchase even now !
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Sure! A little too expensive, but it does look perfect and I finally got sick of looking for a cheaper version on ALiExpress. I got the largest size- size 14. Be warned it doesn't fit perfectly- you have to squeeze it here and there... hopefully it doesn't break!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/131061...ing&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1
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For all I know this crown that showed up on E-bay is some sort of plastic reprint of the ring on Etsy - dunno. But anyway this plastic version showed up, also the Hobbit crown.
Cons:
1) This is the MOST FRAGILE accessory I have ever seen. The seller did an excellent job - packed in a nice tin (the seller is from China - ModelToysBox - search under "elf crown") but this thing is so delicate if it's a 3D print, it's miraculous. It's unfortunate a less brittle plastic wasn't used, but maybe that wouldn't hold the details. Even the little pearls inside the flowers are there. If you breathe the wrong way this would break.
2) It's painted in "hematite" a sort of blackened silver - shiny, but not SILVER. Odd choice IMO. So needs repainting preferably with an airbrush.
3) Bein' in the U.S. it took about a month to get here.
On the other hand, it LOOKS really cool and is definitely to-scale. I have to be in the mood to think about repainting. Sure, it's cheaper than a true silver ring (~16-17$) and does open in the back, but it is SO delicate. I'm happy enough and willing to tinker, but if the figure falls over this crown would be shattered. But it's so ELVISH! Figured I'd post, in case others were interested.
This is such a pretty fig, still very happy with her
Cons:
1) This is the MOST FRAGILE accessory I have ever seen. The seller did an excellent job - packed in a nice tin (the seller is from China - ModelToysBox - search under "elf crown") but this thing is so delicate if it's a 3D print, it's miraculous. It's unfortunate a less brittle plastic wasn't used, but maybe that wouldn't hold the details. Even the little pearls inside the flowers are there. If you breathe the wrong way this would break.
2) It's painted in "hematite" a sort of blackened silver - shiny, but not SILVER. Odd choice IMO. So needs repainting preferably with an airbrush.
3) Bein' in the U.S. it took about a month to get here.
On the other hand, it LOOKS really cool and is definitely to-scale. I have to be in the mood to think about repainting. Sure, it's cheaper than a true silver ring (~16-17$) and does open in the back, but it is SO delicate. I'm happy enough and willing to tinker, but if the figure falls over this crown would be shattered. But it's so ELVISH! Figured I'd post, in case others were interested.
This is such a pretty fig, still very happy with her
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