I think it was listed in the description that the boots have a two-part ankle, so the articulation should actually be pretty good. Fingers crossed!
Asmus Toys : Gimli (pre-production discussion)
- Thread starter Asmus
- Start date
Help Support Collector Freaks Forum:
Cautiously optimistic. I'm hoping Michael Crawford gets one early and does a review.
Oh man I hope so! I really like having ankle articulation. Hopefully the joints are sturdy though.
The rooting they used does look odd in the face like its sewn into the sculpt in an odd fashion. I do wonder how easy it'll be to remove..
Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2014
- Messages
- 1,265
- Reaction score
- 1,646
Sharing some more bts story with you guys!
During development, we discovered that dwarves' chain mail is unlike any human characters', which is made from interlocking metal hoops. Dwarves' chain mail are discs with hole threaded together with additional metal hoops.
For most 1/6th scaled figure, chain mails are recreated with existing mesh fabrics. But the differences in the pattern urged us to customize Gimli's own chain mail to match the costume design in the trilogy as perfectly as we possibly can.
So we began testing the pattern created digitally on many materials and faced multiple challenges. Sometimes it's too soft, too heavy, or just easily torn. After many trials and errors, we decided on the ideal material that's soft enough to sew, but hard enough to sustain shape and could finally moved on to production.
During development, we discovered that dwarves' chain mail is unlike any human characters', which is made from interlocking metal hoops. Dwarves' chain mail are discs with hole threaded together with additional metal hoops.
For most 1/6th scaled figure, chain mails are recreated with existing mesh fabrics. But the differences in the pattern urged us to customize Gimli's own chain mail to match the costume design in the trilogy as perfectly as we possibly can.
So we began testing the pattern created digitally on many materials and faced multiple challenges. Sometimes it's too soft, too heavy, or just easily torn. After many trials and errors, we decided on the ideal material that's soft enough to sew, but hard enough to sustain shape and could finally moved on to production.
Timemeddler
Super Freak
Awesome! Can't wait to get this guy!! Have you got a firm May release date yet? Thanks.
- Joined
- Sep 30, 2015
- Messages
- 826
- Reaction score
- 157
That's amazing, thanks for sharing!
Wow.
I SO appreciate how much time and attention you guys have poured into this figure. He's looking fantastic. I hope my shelf will do him justice!
I SO appreciate how much time and attention you guys have poured into this figure. He's looking fantastic. I hope my shelf will do him justice!
LOVE these kinds of details. Things we might not ever know. Keep 'em coming.
All that work for ... what ... less than an inch of his arms?
Such attention to detail over such a small part of the costume. Brilliant.
LOVE.
IT.
Such attention to detail over such a small part of the costume. Brilliant.
LOVE.
IT.
Last edited:
Wow, that chain mail looks gorgeous ... 
I really can't wait to get Gimli. I'll just not panic or pay attention to negative vibes till I got him in my hands and can decide for myself how good he really is. I just hope the face and the hair is good. I do lots of macro portrait shots of my figures and it would be such a bummer if I couldn't do that with Gimli here. 
I really can't wait to get Gimli. I'll just not panic or pay attention to negative vibes till I got him in my hands and can decide for myself how good he really is. I just hope the face and the hair is good. I do lots of macro portrait shots of my figures and it would be such a bummer if I couldn't do that with Gimli here. 
Honestly, Asmus has continuously proven that they grow both in detailing and as a company, in general with each subsequent release.
Gimli is another case in point. Well done, Asmus!
Gimli is another case in point. Well done, Asmus!
Bravo Asmus!,now I'm really looking forward to the next version of Gandalf the Grey. 
Wasn't Gimli supposed to start shipping May 15th...?
- Joined
- Sep 30, 2015
- Messages
- 826
- Reaction score
- 157
From Asmus site:
Est. Shipping Date: May 2018
So I wouldn't be worried yet, but yeah, I feel you, can't wait to have him in hand! The fellowship complete at last!
Est. Shipping Date: May 2018
So I wouldn't be worried yet, but yeah, I feel you, can't wait to have him in hand! The fellowship complete at last!
Not sure where I got the 15th.... but I jotted it down.
Asmus estimated the 15th on one of their Facebook posts
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ah, thanks. I knew I saw it somewhere.
I really hope he's shipping soon coz I can't wait to have this guy in my hands. ♥
I just wonder, if I ordered directly via Asmus, will my order be shipped as soon as he's out or could it happen that although I preordered him, I will be one of those who get the 2nd batch? Coz my local retailer told me that's what can happen if I ordered from other retailers. He said, the wholesalers didn't know either how much stock they'll be gettting and can't tell whether your order will be fulfilled immediately or you'll have to wait longer for the 2nd batch.
I just wonder, if I ordered directly via Asmus, will my order be shipped as soon as he's out or could it happen that although I preordered him, I will be one of those who get the 2nd batch? Coz my local retailer told me that's what can happen if I ordered from other retailers. He said, the wholesalers didn't know either how much stock they'll be gettting and can't tell whether your order will be fulfilled immediately or you'll have to wait longer for the 2nd batch.
Similar threads
