FRODO & SAMWISE 1/6th

[OSCORP]

Great pose and shot sir...

I did what Jedi Mike did (good thing I don't collect the PF's) and used my IM giftcard to finally get this guy. I want to see him for myself and see if those joints are as loose and those ankles are as split as some folks claim before I plunk $ down for Sam. (Can't have one w/o the other, right )...but some of the great photos in here finally convinced me (along with Gandalf on the way) to complete the SS LOTR 1:6 collection...

Pics soon...

Most 1/6 bodies besides the buck have tiny splits down them on the legs, medicom HT etc. it's normal. I never understood that complaint about this figure.

As far a loose joints, well it seems some moreso than others. The frodo i saw at a shop had much tighter joints than mine does. And mine is still not so loose that it would not hold a pose. I have buck bodies that are much worse, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Sachiel]

Probably because there are gaps between the splits. It's not flushed.

 

[jedibear]

Well, better late than never for this party....

I'm pretty impressed with this hobbit. He stands pretty well unassisted, including maintaining some balanced poses...pretty nice. I love the tailoring on the outfit...everything is meticulous and very well done. The sculpt and paint apps are really good on this one too.

Yes, those shins have quite the splits in 'em, but not enough to deter me from enjoying this figure. Guess it's time to cash in another gift card and get Sam!

And Gandalf coming soon too...wow, great month for my LOTR Sideshow collection....

(check out my gallery section for another "desktop" entry featuring this hobbit...)

 

[Kuzeh]

Wow!!
Awesome pics!!
The hobbits are the finest figures SS has ever done!

 

[OSCORP]

Nice pic man

 

[JediMike71]

I did the same thing jedibear. I got both Frodo and Sam using SS giftcards. I sadly now, have to sell them to get the new exclusive SS Indiana Jones next month. I'm really low on money , and I chose to sell them to help me out. Maybe I will get them again someday.

They are two of the BEST figures Sideshow has produced up to now. I was VERY happy with them.

 

[OSCORP]

This is probably the best figure i've bought this year.

 

[jedibear]

Yes, i'm enjoying him more and more as I take more shots. Great day up here for some photos...

One of the many things about this figure I'm really impressed with is how well-balanced he is, even with all his "gear"...all the posing I managed was without any hidden support...he's sturdy and poses well.

So impressed with this guy I went and ordered Sam tonight...

 

[crasis]

I used a SSC gift card awhile back to get Sam for my wife (she LOVES him!) and now I see that Frodo has a $20 off coupon in tonight's newsletter. Awesome! Time to get Sam's pal. The problem? The effing code doesn't work. What gives??

 

[OSCORP]

I used a SSC gift card awhile back to get Sam for my wife (she LOVES him!) and now I see that Frodo has a $20 off coupon in tonight's newsletter. Awesome! Time to get Sam's pal. The problem? The effing code doesn't work. What gives??

I can't get it to work either

 

[Wor-Gar]

Think you can use their code PLUS a gift card for these?

 

[OSCORP]

Think you can use their code PLUS a gift card for these?

That's what i was going to try but the code they gave don't work.






(and i doubt it)

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'm gonna call tomorrow and see. I doubt it too, but it's with a try. Hey, SS wants to get rid of these things, right?

 

[OSCORP]

Yeah it would be great if it did i'd love to get sam 40$ off.

 

[jedibear]

Something's up with their website...it's not accepting giftcards or couponn codes right now. Gonna call 'em later today and see what's up...

 

[OSCORP]

For the record i think it's pitiful that SS has to offer these at a discount to get rid of them when they should be sold out already. They are easily two of the best SS figures to come out in a long time. And with the GC usage up for a while now they should be gone, i just don't understand. And i really don't buy into well i need the whole FS or nothing scenario, i mean some are like that but not all. Or the line is too slow etc. Even if these were the end of the line nobody is making better 1/6 LOTR figs ATM. Maybe i'm just used to the SW juggernaught, but these are better than ANY SS SW fig IMO even old ben. (clonobi/ben might rival but not top)

 

[Wor-Gar]

Just called -- can't use a gift card + $20 off sale. One or the other.

 

[icruise]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you had to enter a code to get any of the discounts last year. I'm thinking they did it this way on purpose to make it so you couldn't combine a discount with a gift card. Too bad.

 

[choopie]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you had to enter a code to get any of the discounts last year. I'm thinking they did it this way on purpose to make it so you couldn't combine a discount with a gift card. Too bad.

And it's really going to hurt them this year, I think. I don't imagine too many people will be rushing to buy items that have been collecting dust in their warehouse for the discounts they are currently offering without letting anyone use an additional discount like rewards points or a GC.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'm sure SS will offer them again for a better bargain later.