Asmus Toys Lord of the Ring Gandalf Gray

[ShadowGuardian]

Does anybody know if Asmus is still shipping out some first batch Gandalf's? Or is everybody else officially waiting until the fourth quarter of 2021?

 

[Manannin]

Had some more time to properly futz and play with GtG mane/Beard. Was able to Separate some of the thick glue on the top of the head to get him some messy hair/bangs.

That is looking better and better! And with the potential for a hat mod as well, this is becoming almost perfect. I can’t wait.

 

[DakRen]

dam q4 2021 is when my is shipping out

How do you know for sure?

 

[Luisenigma1]

I just noticed Asmus was smart to place the pipe in Gandalf's staff as it's done in the film which I myself never noticed. That's pretty great way to hide it.

 

[Xman1990]

Rzeznikk those pictures are AMAZING I think those eyes are perfect looks like your literally looking into mckellens eyes.
That hair just looks like a movie still. ... incredible.

Has anyone else had a go at the hat mod in boiling water and stretching it yet ?

I am uk waiting on my invoice but maybe this has something to do with why I?ve not received it even though I ordered in June 2019???

Damn Covid ! Go back to the shadow ...

 

[Asmus]

Does anybody know if Asmus is still shipping out some first batch Gandalf's? Or is everybody else officially waiting until the fourth quarter of 2021?

no sir,
our online orders are still shipping out day by day,
I think we collect around 12~20 per shippment for the online orders

 

[Rzeznikk]

That is looking better and better! And with the potential for a hat mod as well, this is becoming almost perfect. I can?t wait.

Thanks! Yeah I did see some one mod the hat to fit and look good!

I just noticed Asmus was smart to place the pipe in Gandalf's staff as it's done in the film which I myself never noticed. That's pretty great way to hide it. View attachment 508232View attachment 508233

Yeah! Sideshow Did the same with their staff and pipe years ago as well.

Rzeznikk those pictures are AMAZING I think those eyes are perfect looks like your literally looking into mckellens eyes.
That hair just looks like a movie still. ... incredible.

Has anyone else had a go at the hat mod in boiling water and stretching it yet ?

I am uk waiting on my invoice but maybe this has something to do with why I?ve not received it even though I ordered in June 2019???

Damn Covid ! Go back to the shadow ...

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Thanks man! After messing with the hair and beard I'm ever more in awe of how great of a likeness this truly is. Best Asmus release hands down. I'm really eager to find out what there next Crown Release will be!

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[Kalkylen]

Absolutely stunning photos Rzeznikk! Moving his hair forward makes all the difference as there is barely a scene in the movie where his hair isn't like that. Amazing job.



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[Rzeznikk]

Absolutely stunning photos Rzeznikk! Moving his hair forward makes all the difference as there is barely a scene in the movie where his hair isn't like that. Amazing job.



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Thanks, and yeah it really does. I always was planning to move the hair forward, but got a little worried when I got it in hand as their was a lot of product in the top of the hair. I'm glad I was able to Separate parts to be able to do this without ruining anything [emoji38]

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[nexus]

Does anybody know if Asmus is still shipping out some first batch Gandalf's? Or is everybody else officially waiting until the fourth quarter of 2021?

Mine shipped from Asmus on Friday, so these are still going out.

 

[davejames]

Hmm I got a shipping notice 5 days ago but the tracking number is still showing as Not Found...

 

[GhostBeard]

Had some more time to properly futz and play with GtG mane/Beard. Was able to Separate some of the thick glue on the top of the head to get him some messy hair/bangs.View attachment 508212

Without a doubt, the best pic of this sculpt I've seen. This could be mistaken for McKellen.

 

[Agentbutterman]

There's lots of brilliant shots and advice for the hair on here thank you.

I was close to cancelling my preorder after I saw some videos on youtube. I was really expecting close to prototype quality with it being a whole new "crown series" line and all the hype surrounding it.

I've been trying to figure out what it is exactly that makes his face so odd looking to me. I think its the PERS system eyes, as said by others. The eyes are too sunkin into his head. I know that is common for PERS system eyes but its normally not THAT bad. It looks like someone is wearing a Gandalf the grey mask for halloween almost by how far set back they are into the sculpt. It's like you can see the tops of his eye lids cast a shadow over his eyeballs vs his brow line (which should be making that hard shadow).

Every time I look at him from the side angle with the hair properly hanging down vs slicked back I can see Ian Mckellen. But from head on its like halloween mask scary looking almost lol. Such dark eyes lol.

Hopefully this isn't as bad in person as others are stating.

 

[Bilbo Skywalker]

no sir,
our online orders are still shipping out day by day,
I think we collect around 12~20 per shippment for the online orders

What about invoices?

Are people still receiving first batch invoices? I placed my order online through asmus.com in July 2019. Wondering when I should expect to receive it.


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[hoodonit00]

Seriously, if you still don't like this after seeing all these properly futzed photos then just cancel it. Let someone who missed out on this but is floored by it have your spot.

 

[hoodonit00]

What about invoices?

Are people still receiving first batch invoices? I placed my order online through asmus.com in July 2019. Wondering when I should expect to receive it.


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I've posted multiple times. Ordered end of June 2019. I have not received anything other than the original confirmation in 2019.

 

[Bilbo Skywalker]

I've posted multiple times. Ordered end of June 2019. I have not received anything other than the original confirmation in 2019.

Hopefully they are still sending invoices for batch one.

I can?t wait to finally receive mine.



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[davejames]

Yeah I really wish they hadn't bothered with the PERS on this. It can be a fun gimmick at times, but this isn't a figure that really required it, or that I would ever use it much on.

 

[Agentbutterman]

Seriously, if you still don't like this after seeing all these properly futzed photos then just cancel it. Let someone who missed out on this but is floored by it have your spot.

seriously, its still up for pre-order though. ::shrug emoji::

https://www.sideshow.com/collectibl...andalf-the-grey-asmus-collectible-toys-905032

Yeah I really wish they hadn't bothered with the PERS on this. It can be a fun gimmick at times, but this isn't a figure that really required it, or that I would ever use it much on.

Yeah I agree. Some figures it's not super noticeable others I feel it takes away from the realism.

 

[Someperson]

Thanks! Yeah I did see some one mod the hat to fit and look good!
Yeah! Sideshow Did the same with their staff and pipe years ago as well.
Thanks man! After messing with the hair and beard I'm ever more in awe of how great of a likeness this truly is. Best Asmus release hands down. I'm really eager to find out what there next Crown Release will be!

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I think it may be Gandalf the white ?