Asmus Toys Lord of the Ring Gandalf Gray

[Sixth Scale Man]

@chrisstruthers no really, I mean it.
With a professional camera and better lighting, I think it would also look even better.

And we are comparing prototype with production piece here.


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Cheers. I personally think the proto IA still has it over the Asmus one, but I'm happy with what I have. It's not like I'll have a comparison photo on the shelf next to mine anyway
I'll keep futzing the hair and see how it ends up. BTW, just using a "Low-hold" hair shaping wax.

 

[DakRen]

Yeah the Inart one is better even if it is a prototype so it could end up better or a little worse. If the price difference is around double the Asmus Crown Gandalf then it’s a fair comparison. Still appreciate what we got and everyone’s attempts to make it look the best it can be in their collection.

 

[Sixth Scale Man]

Indeed. At the end of the day, if you like what you have on the shelf that’s what counts. If not and you have the budget to upgrade, go for it!

 

[silentrepose]

Trying a bit of “product” in Gandalf’s hair. Still a WIP, but liking the results. Not feeling any urge to replace him with IA, although their recent proto pics look very nice.

Looks very nice! You inspired me to try messing with mine as well.

I went with warm water first (a lot of it, he was positively dripping) and used his sword to separate out parts, then hit it with my partner's hair spray - seems to have held up quite well a day later. The eyes are still the weakest part of the figure, but I'm much happier now.

 

[Rusty Innards]

Was the head sculpt on the left side of the box and body to the right?

Sculpt was on the upper right side of the box, body on the left.

 

[Sixth Scale Man]

Looks very nice! You inspired me to try messing with mine as well.

I went with warm water first (a lot of it, he was positively dripping) and used his sword to separate out parts, then hit it with my partner's hair spray - seems to have held up quite well a day later. The eyes are still the weakest part of the figure, but I'm much happier now.

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Nice! I really like the wavy hair. I might keep futzing. Looks like lots of water is the key.

 

[Xman1990]

Is anyone willing to part with the hobbit staff from gandalf v1 for my crown Gandalf ?

 

[Lejuan]

Is anyone willing to part with the hobbit staff from gandalf v1 for my crown Gandalf ?

That’s quite a trade.

 

[Xman1990]

 

[Chopper Face]

As eager with anticipation as we all are for InArt’s Gandalf; I still have to give Asmus some props and show the Crown figure some love.

If you catch him at just the right angle, he’s a real good looking chap.

 

[denrep-lilium]

I didn't get it. Why Gandalf? Or it means that the heads for the v. 1 owners are ready?

 

[Kalkylen]

Beard looks better here too.

My Gandalf seems to be missing most of the head hair. There's hair on the top and sides but not at the back towards the neck whereas the beard is way too bushy and long. It looks really thin!

 

[hoodonit00]

Second picture he seems to be missing his mustache on the right side

 

[satanatos]

I know Im keeping my Asmus Gandalf for sure. My gf will kill me if I try to sell him now.

 

[Sixth Scale Man]

As eager with anticipation as we all are for InArt’s Gandalf; I still have to give Asmus some props and show the Crown figure some love.

If you catch him at just the right angle, he’s a real good looking chap.
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That’s a fine looking Gandalf right there

 

[matrix69]

Great shot Chopper Face!

 

[satanatos]

He looks way better than QS/inart one they posted the other day. Still have to fitz with the hair and beard on mine to that effect. QS has better hands tho.

 

[optical20]

I wonder if they will still sell just the headsculpt after that queen studios reveal. Also I am not sure if it’s still worth it if it’s priced $100

 

[Asmus]

I wonder if they will still sell just the headsculpt after that queen studios reveal. Also I am not sure if it’s still worth it if it’s priced $100

This upgrade is for the people who owns the first version of our GtG, it wasn't about making money in the first place.

So I guess it will still be happening.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

This upgrade is for the people who owns the first version of our GtG, it wasn't about making money in the first place.

So I guess it will still be happening.

Well, I will happily be buying one! Any idea when that will be happening?