Asmus Toys: Nazgûl

[Bucky Underbelly]

They have confirmed that the horses will be fully articulated. Haven't heard anything about the manes or tails yet, though.

The early proto images of the horses didn't show any manes or tails. That could mean they're thinking of doing rooted hair ... or, I suppose, that they're going the sculpted route, but casting them separately.


EDIT: I asked them in the "Ask Asmus" thread. Hope to hear back soon ...

 

[NAZGUL-KING]

They have confirmed that the horses will be fully articulated. Haven't heard anything about the manes or tails yet, though.

The early proto images of the horses didn't show any manes or tails. That could mean they're thinking of doing rooted hair ... or, I suppose, that they're going the sculpted route, but casting them separately.

EDIT: I asked them in the "Ask Asmus" thread. Hope to hear back soon ...

As I said before, I'd still prefer no articulation for the horse. However, after seeing how impressive the Asmus LOTR lineup has been (especially the Witch-King IMO), they definitely deserve the benefit of the doubt and I hope they prove me wrong. As long as they can hide the joints, I would have no issues.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

I'm with you, N-K. I'd also much prefer the horses not have any leg articulation. About all you could reasonably do is lift one front hoof off the ground. Anything else and the whole thing would tumble over. If the joints are too distracting, I may consider filling them in and painting them over.

However, a ball joint at the base of the head and one at the base of the neck would be very cool, though. That could provide a lot of posing options and be hidden well by the riding gear.

 

[The Ween]

I wasn't sure where to put this. It was posted on Asmus' Facebook page:

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

What a cool display!

Really looking forward to picking up a couple of these guys!

(Those are the Sideshow Frodo and Sam, right?)

 

[Asmus]

What a cool display!

Really looking forward to picking up a couple of these guys!

(Those are the Sideshow Frodo and Sam, right?)

Yeah, this is for a really small Tokein show we had today in Taiwan,
so we made this small diorama to entertain the girls. XD

 

[SithThundercracker]

Water treatment first of all.

 

[hoodonit00]

Yeah, this is for a really small Tokein show we had today in Taiwan,
so we made this small diorama to entertain the girls. XD

Full reveal soon?

 

[superdoug]

Wow that looks freaking awesome!!!!

 

[lerath666]

I HOPE you guys plan to make an assload of these. they're gonna be a big seller.

 

[Neko]

Hello Asmus, great sculpt but maybe you should make a larger base for the ears? As they are they quite look like donkey ears instead of horse ears.

 

[Asmus]

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Hello Asmus, great sculpt but maybe you should make a larger base for the ears? As they are they quite look like donkey ears instead of horse ears.

ok, I will pass on the comment.

 

[DEADDACK_33]

Agreed on the ear comment. The base is to narrow and the opening is a bit to far up on the ear, if that makes sense? Here is a good picture showing the opening in relation to the base of the ear and where it meets the head:


I think if the ear base was made a little larger and then bring the entire ear down a bit so it doesn't appear as long this horse will be very mean looking.

 

[Asmus]

1/6 Nazgul Dark Rider is ready to hunt.

Beware! the ring barrier!

 

[hoodonit00]

Damn that looks impressive. Can't wait for full reveal.

 

[JonEl]

That looks great so far

 

[paramoremcr88]

Hell yes!!!! Can't wait

 

[dwing]

Man that is looking killer.

 

[bruin1773]

Asmus, what is the update on the body used for Nazgul?

Equally important, what about us witchking owners and a replacement body?

 

[abake]

That looks beautiful!
And beware the spelling: it's the Ring Bearer.