Asmus Toys: Gandalf the White

[hoodonit00]

I think the head is narrower than what it should be but not as narrow as it appears to be. I personally don't think it's a molding issue. I think when it was resculpted due to complaints about the Santa beard it was sculpted narrower to transition better to the pointy beard. I also think as other have mentioned that due to it sitting too high on the neck and the gauntness of the face it gives the illusion of being narrower as well. In my opinion though from some of the in hand pics shown it still looks very good and I can't wait to get it.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'm still holding out hope and keeping my order.... although this constant back-and-forth gets me feeling like "should I just cancel?" I wish BBTS would get Gandalf in already so I don't have the choice.

Anyway, I'm still of the mind that the major issue is the neck length and I'm hoping that will solve the overall issue for the most part.

The vest I'm less concerned about because that seems like a fairly simple "paint" job to lighten the black lines.... or just toss the vest entirely since the robe underneath is actually much better looking and more detailed.

 

[hoodonit00]

I've seen enough in hand pics to know that I will be fine with the head sculpt. I also know that it will look better in hand so like you said, I can't wait for it to get here.

 

[superdoug]

I wish BBTS would get Gandalf in already QUOTE]



Every day for the past week I have been checking waiting to ship my Gurtiz and Gandalf. It's driving me batty!

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Hasn't it been more than the usual one month lag at this point? I forget when it started coming out elsewhere ...

Grrr...

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yep, this release has been especially slow. I think Gothmog was too, but not this bad for State-side delivery.

 

[Lejuan]

Funnily enough i was gonna mention the BCS Amy as well, but yeah that would be far too insulting as that really is a terrible figure for the price it cost and this isn't.

That said the fact that Asmus pulled a head from the mold and said **** it that'll do drives me nuts as it was very nice pre-hand to how squished it looks now.

As for ACI they said they were limiting them to their country only so it would be hard getting hold of them in the 1st place. So that left us hoping Asmus would pick up their game and deliver some non looking cartoony headsculpts like they usually do.

I do commend Asmus for asking for feedback about how things look....but then go ahead and release something that alternates from what people are happy with what is the point?

If they do Sauron i'm in, but i think that will be all i'd buy unless they manage to get another decent headsculpt and likeness and not get it squished in the mold. Even then i wouldn't pre-order as i'd want to see the finished item.

Blitzway's first figure attracted similar complaints about the likeness of Tony Montana. At the end of the day, a relatively young company is going to have to cut its teeth somehow. Hot Toys has had a few shots at Ledger Joker, Bale Batman, Tony Stark. For some folks to feel dirty on Asmus for releasing a GtG because of feelings that GtW buyers will be feeling shortchanged... I can understand it, but it kinda falls into the "suck it up and move on" category.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, Ledger Joker v1 was pretty much a "we'll do better next time" too.

Same with HT's small-head Two-Face.

This "kind of thing" is not unusual in any business. What about all the movies that suck after you've paid? You don't even get to see those in honest preview.

 

[hoodonit00]

Woo Hoo! Got an email from BBTS. Gandalf has arrived and order is being processed.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I didn't get the email yet but I did get the charge!

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Loot Pile ... SHIPPED!

 

[hoodonit00]

Loot Pile ... SHIPPED!

How much do you have coming? You're going to be like a kid the morning of Christmas I bet.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

How much do you have coming? You're going to be like a kid the morning of Christmas I bet.

Gandy White, Guritz and the two Walking Dead Walker Pets.

Yeah, it's gonna be goooood.

 

[Michael Crawford]

Yea, my Gandalf finally shipped as well...it's seemed like forever!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Got the notice, mine shipped. Should get it by Tuesday next week.

 

[usswanker]

Just checked my email and Gandalf is on the way.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The flood of US Gandalfs finally begins.

I really hope I can get this figure to look the way I'm envisioning.

 

[Stachel]

Gandalf, Guritz and KP Fantasy Warrior for me.

 

[hoodonit00]

Gandalf, Guritz and KP Fantasy Warrior for me.

I don't know how you guys do it? No way do I have the patience to wait to get stuff shipped if I know it's there.

 

[The Ween]

Mine shipped too!