Asmus Toys: Witch-king figure

[robbiethepainter]

Whole figure gets wet.

 

[Husker75]

i've never done a water treatment with wetting the whole figure.. and i'd advise against it.. especially with this one because of the electrical tape, which can get soggy and nasty if it has slid at all, or got hot.

I take my time doing water treatments, and do it exactly to my taste. I use a little spray bottle (the dollar type at the store).. probably two inches or smaller in size.. It gives me a concentrated spray, small area, and I can just add until i'm at the desired wetness. After that, I can stretch it, mold it, work the fabric until it is where I want it, and weight and gravity usually do the rest.

Because of the metal on this figure, I would HIGHLY suggest not doing a full body water treatment, as we don't know if the metal will rust, or damage the fabric after a while. That would not be good. You can also cause issues with glues and other items that are on the figure besides the clothing.

Just my opinion.. but i can't even fathom dipping a whole figure into water, or running it under a faucet..

 

[hoodonit00]

Arrrgh! I hate having to work on a piece. I'm a pull it out, pose, display, and leave it alone guy with the available time and commitment of a gnat. That said arrgh again. The photos look very cool and so I've got to give it a shot.

Asmus has been pretty quiet as of late, so I really hope this isn't a one or two and done line. In which case I should just stay with the PFs and accept that the dream 1:6 LotR line might remain just that.

According to their spokesman it's supposed to be a 5 year plan. I did expect some teasers from the 3rd figure by now though.

 

[marker2037]

i've never done a water treatment with wetting the whole figure.. and i'd advise against it.. especially with this one because of the electrical tape, which can get soggy and nasty if it has slid at all, or got hot.

I take my time doing water treatments, and do it exactly to my taste. I use a little spray bottle (the dollar type at the store).. probably two inches or smaller in size.. It gives me a concentrated spray, small area, and I can just add until i'm at the desired wetness. After that, I can stretch it, mold it, work the fabric until it is where I want it, and weight and gravity usually do the rest.

Because of the metal on this figure, I would HIGHLY suggest not doing a full body water treatment, as we don't know if the metal will rust, or damage the fabric after a while. That would not be good. You can also cause issues with glues and other items that are on the figure besides the clothing.

Just my opinion.. but i can't even fathom dipping a whole figure into water, or running it under a faucet..

I've done it on plenty of figures. Robbie has as well from what I know about his collection. There isn't anything to worry about. Nothing is gonna rust this quickly and electrical tape is made to keep water out soooo it's all good. Nothing is staying soaked. It gets soaked and then air dries. Dries quite quickly too.

 

[robbiethepainter]

I've done it on plenty of figures. Robbie has as well from what I know about his collection. There isn't anything to worry about. Nothing is gonna rust this quickly and electrical tape is made to keep water out soooo it's all good. Nothing is staying soaked. It gets soaked and then air dries. Dries quite quickly too.

I personally am not worried but people can do what ever they feel comfortable with. I make no claims of safety or long term damage to a figure.



Dismantled and did a torso extension. Also decided to leave off the sleeves. Armor is one of the best parts so I didn't want o hide it.

Fresh from the water.

 

[marker2037]

Great shot Robbie

Looks killer. I like the non sleeves look too. What's cool with this figure is how easy they are to remove.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

That looks awesome, Robbie!

The torso extension looks great. Really makes a huge difference.

Is it a hard mod?

 

[Silentman]

Beautiful shot!

 

[robbiethepainter]

That looks awesome, Robbie!

The torso extension looks great. Really makes a huge difference.

Is it a hard mod?

Its not too bad.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Its not too bad.

I'm wondering if I should try it or just wait to see what the replacement body looks like ...

Hmm ...

 

[Leothren]

Alright, six hours after opening the box, and having experienced what it's like to finally have this figure, and get to know the Witch-king better, I can say I am happy with him! Even with the cons.
First off, the pros:
The looks, likeness, feel, and weight are impressive.
The weapons are lots o' fun. Great detail on all. I intend to work with a little lighting for the fiery blade, to catch for photographic purposes.
And that metal helm! Wow! That is all...

Minor complaints:
The joint armor is a bit floppy on this one. The elbow cops are tricky - if you're not careful, you could snap the piece joining it to the vambrace. The knee cops like to nod at you. For myself, this is not a "take it off the shelf and play" figure. More a "switch it a bit and keep it looking cool". With that, I decided to fix those joint armors in place. Now they bend just a little - enough give during hand switch outs. But, probably won't do much of that, as the "grippers" with weapons just keep the Morgul Lord looking intimidating!

There is a lot of fabric. But I like it! Rather than remove the sleeves, I snipped up the length to near the shoulders, so that they fall open and the armor is exposed.
And like Robbie, I used a spray-bottle of water, and worked the fabric with my hands & fingers to relax it a little.

One con:
The wrist joints. Yep, they're loose. It's either find similar joints that are tighter, or find a way to make these so. Any ideas I haven't seen, or missed?

All the other joints seem to pose fairly well. There is a little fussing with the shoulders when holding the flail. And that may improve a tad once the wrist conundrum is remedied.
Torso joint is satisfactory. Doesn't flop forward, thank heavens! I know that metal helm is giving some a frown when it weighs down the torso on theirs. Sorry, guys. :/
I was able to move the hip joints a bit, and am glad for the tape, personally - I'm guessing they're taped. I haven't copped a feel to see. But, I'm guessing it's there, because moving the hip/leg took a tiny bit o' pressure to move so it looks like he's taking a menacing step forward.
Overall, I'm glad I got this guy, and he is now in place with my SS LOTRs - showing them up a little.

I uploaded a quick vid just to give a look at my own figure. Sorry about the low-light. And try not to notice my hand turning the base. I need a little turn-table. LOL
Cheers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJznXelz6TM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Leothren]

Here are some shots of my Morgul Lord

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2290&pictureid=27778

 

[The Chev]

Alright, six hours after opening the box, and having experienced what it's like to finally have this figure, and get to know the Witch-king better, I can say I am happy with him! Even with the cons.
First off, the pros:
The looks, likeness, feel, and weight are impressive.
The weapons are lots o' fun. Great detail on all. I intend to work with a little lighting for the fiery blade, to catch for photographic purposes.
And that metal helm! Wow! That is all...

Minor complaints:
The joint armor is a bit floppy on this one. The elbow cops are tricky - if you're not careful, you could snap the piece joining it to the vambrace. The knee cops like to nod at you. For myself, this is not a "take it off the shelf and play" figure. More a "switch it a bit and keep it looking cool". With that, I decided to fix those joint armors in place. Now they bend just a little - enough give during hand switch outs. But, probably won't do much of that, as the "grippers" with weapons just keep the Morgul Lord looking intimidating!

There is a lot of fabric. But I like it! Rather than remove the sleeves, I snipped up the length to near the shoulders, so that they fall open and the armor is exposed.
And like Robbie, I used a spray-bottle of water, and worked the fabric with my hands & fingers to relax it a little.

One con:
The wrist joints. Yep, they're loose. It's either find similar joints that are tighter, or find a way to make these so. Any ideas I haven't seen, or missed?

All the other joints seem to pose fairly well. There is a little fussing with the shoulders when holding the flail. And that may improve a tad once the wrist conundrum is remedied.
Torso joint is satisfactory. Doesn't flop forward, thank heavens! I know that metal helm is giving some a frown when it weighs down the torso on theirs. Sorry, guys. :/
I was able to move the hip joints a bit, and am glad for the tape, personally - I'm guessing they're taped. I haven't copped a feel to see. But, I'm guessing it's there, because moving the hip/leg took a tiny bit o' pressure to move so it looks like he's taking a menacing step forward.
Overall, I'm glad I got this guy, and he is now in place with my SS LOTRs - showing them up a little.

I uploaded a quick vid just to give a look at my own figure. Sorry about the low-light. And try not to notice my hand turning the base. I need a little turn-table. LOL
Cheers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJznXelz6TM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

That elbow piece actually popped off while I was trying to switch the hands. It was the most difficult hand switch I've ever done.

 

[FLOSI]

I personally am not worried but people can do what ever they feel comfortable with. I make no claims of safety or long term damage to a figure.



Dismantled and did a torso extension. Also decided to leave off the sleeves. Armor is one of the best parts so I didn't want o hide it.

Fresh from the water.

Now that's money right there, Robbie!! How much did you add to the torso? Looks like a must to me as the proportions really evened out. Love the exposed armor too.... I imagine I'll be following your lead as that looks perfect!

 

[superdoug]

Now that's money right there, Robbie!! How much did you add to the torso? Looks like a must to me as the proportions really evened out. Love the exposed armor too.... I imagine I'll be following your lead as that looks perfect!

If I was brave enough I'd try it too. It looks fantastic! Maybe I can find a way to get a second one and then try my hand at it.

 

[robbiethepainter]

Thanks guys.

Flosi- its about 1/2". Ill take some comparison pics with another figure when I get home.

Now that I have the height, Im going to add some to the back to make him a little thicker in the chest. I have him on a small shelf that sticks out from the wall in my hallway and so you see his profile more then the front view and he looks a little thin.
Good thing about a crappy body is no fear of tearing it up.

 

[The Josh]

Mine shipped today. I'll have him next week.

 

[The Chev]

So, the water won't hurt any of the metal parts right?

 

[robbiethepainter]

No one knows for certain.

 

[FLOSI]

I'd kinda doubt it though. The parts will dry.