Gandalf the White PF confirmed!!!

[The Josh]

Ouch... and here I thought Gandalf the White might have been my first LOTR PF--- well he still might... maybe.

His costume is simple but difficult at the same time because of all the fine details. Not to mention with having no idea of an exclusive I could be way off.

 

[DarthNeil]

His costume is simple but difficult at the same time because of all the fine details. Not to mention with having no idea of an exclusive I could be way off.

Could the Exclusive be the cloak he wears going in to Rohan? But then that wouldn't allow for an action pose--- I'd prefer a scene when he's with Pippin whirling both sword and staff.

 

[The Josh]

Could the Exclusive be the cloak he wears going in to Rohan? But then that wouldn't allow for an action pose--- I'd prefer a scene when he's with Pippin whirling both sword and staff.

It could be as the convo was going earlier discussed. I don't know though. It would make a nice exclusive that's for sure like the palantir but I would prefer more of an action pose. Similar to the one I mentioned earlier or the one you just talked about.

 

[Captain Faramir]

I suggested that a while back because they did it with Grievous--he isn't wearing the cape when he draws the four lightsabers, but there it is as an exclusive in an action pose. Gandalf's isn't quite as fitting though because it would cover up almost everything else, and with Gandalf the White's beautiful costume, I want to see it all.

The Palantir won't happen as an exclusive, period. Saruman has to have one.

 

[kierbaudy]

Can't wait for this. It will look fantastic. Never liked the weta version much with the staff above his head. Hoping for a better pose and better sculpt.

 

[WrathofSauron]

Yeah I think the pose of Weta's GTW is a bit YMCAish or lets do the Time Warp just kidding its a great statue.......... apart from the pose!

 

[carbo-fation]

I honestly hope that the pose on this figure is not too dynamic or action oriented. I just want a simple pose that captures the character fully. Just look what a "dynamic" pose did to Frodo's likeness.

 

[LOTRFan]

Yeah I think the pose of Weta's GTW is a bit YMCAish or lets do the Time Warp just kidding its a great statue.......... apart from the pose!

Or even Gandalf the Band Leader!

I actually like the pose myself, it is perfect with Treebeard and is drawn from the scene in which he deflects Gimli's axe and Lego's arrow.

"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."

 

[KitFisto]

It could be as the convo was going earlier discussed. I don't know though. It would make a nice exclusive that's for sure like the palantir but I would prefer more of an action pose. Similar to the one I mentioned earlier or the one you just talked about.

If we get some silly action pose I may have to pass on the piece depending on what it is. 12" dolls are for action poses and PF's are for iconic and regal poses....just my opinion.

 

[The Josh]

If we get some silly action pose I may have to pass on the piece depending on what it is. 12" dolls are for action poses and PF's are for iconic and regal poses....just my opinion.

What's wrong with action poses in PF? Darth Maul's PF is an action pose, Greivous, Obi-Wan, Vader, Frodo, Lurtz, etc. all have an action pose to some degree. One of the most well liked SSW statues was the GTW/SF because it had some action to it. Something with Gandalf having a bit more of a kick than just standing their straigh up holding both staff and sword like this:

12" dolls are for action poses and PF's are for iconic and regal poses....just my opinion.

In other words you look down on the 1:6th scale stuff even if you collect it by calling them dolls in a negative way and PF are MUCH better because they're REGAL.

 

[Darth Caedus]

12" dolls are for action poses and PF's are for iconic and regal poses....just my opinion.

ACTION FIGURES !!!! :chew :chew

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17393&highlight=dolls+action+figure​

 

[Viking28]

In other words you look down on the 1:6th scale stuff even if you collect it by calling them dolls in a negative way and PF are MUCH better because they're REGAL.

I don't think he said that at all. He just likes the PF's to be more regal.

 

[The Josh]

I don't think he said that at all. He just likes the PF's to be more regal.

Depends on how you read it then I suppose. Though, I can't begin to count how many times I've had my PF call dolls.

Calling them dolls is not the issue in my post let me make that clear. It's the tone in how I read that anyways (though I know I'm not alone) that calling them dolls was not meant as a complement. I have no problems with them being dolls as I love the hell out of them so it doesn't bother me. It's all in the delivery. I look at the PF being some of the coolest products alive but like I said above I've had more than one person compliment me on my huge dolls.

 

[moonlightdrive21]

After seeing the disaster that was Aragorn I'm glad SS is making this. It will look great and actually be worth the price.

Yep, I agree. I have no faith in CM Studios, they are overpriced and I generally like Sideshow's stuff better. The likeness on the CM Aragorn is beyond horrific to me.

On another note, the problem with white is that the clothing will inevitably start to become yellowish and discolored after several years, which I assume matters to many collectors who want to keep their statues "long term". Expensive preservation/display cases will slow down the aging process, but most of us are not ready to shell out another few hunder dollars for one.

 

[KitFisto]

What's wrong with action poses in PF? Darth Maul's PF is an action pose, Greivous, Obi-Wan, Vader, Frodo, Lurtz, etc. all have an action pose to some degree. One of the most well liked SSW statues was the GTW/SF because it had some action to it. Something with Gandalf having a bit more of a kick than just standing their straigh up holding both staff and sword like this:






In other words you look down on the 1:6th scale stuff even if you collect it by calling them dolls in a negative way and PF are MUCH better because they're REGAL.

First, you have officially crossed over to totally clueless. I am not putting down the 1/6 scale at all. I said that action poses are better suited for the 12" dolls. If you take offense to that then that's your problem to deal with. It's in no way putting down the 1/6 line.

Also, I would not call Obi or Vader "action" poses. They are holding their sabers, but it's in a more "regal" pose as opposed to the Maul pose ( which I don't like ). I also don't own Greivous because I am not crazy about the piece.

And yes, I think the PF format is a much better format that 1/6. It's called my opinion and I don't ask that you share it or call you wrong for having your own opinion. Yes, I think if you want an action pose then that's what the 1/6 is for and that's why SS pimp's the number of articulation points right? As for PF's, I'd much rather have a pose that's like the one in the pic you posed. It's regal, sharp and looks good. I don't want a PF captured in time forever is some spinning or sword thrusting pose.

Yes Josh, that's my opinion.

 

[The Josh]

First, you have officially crossed over to totally clueless.

Very classy of ya Kit. I guess I should expect as much. I didn't agree with you but I didn't go out and call you names either. I gave my opinion on what you said and see you cannot do as such without calling names.

I am not putting down the 1/6 scale at all.

IMO and a couple others I talked with about it they said it came across that way as well. So are they clueless as well?

You say you wheren't doing so and that's fine but just say that. There's no need to start calling names and saying I'm clueless.

Also, I would not call Obi or Vader "action" poses. They are holding their sabers, but it's in a more "regal" pose as opposed to the Maul pose ( which I don't like ). I also don't own Greivous because I am not crazy about the piece.

Well, I would call them action poses because of what scene they come from. Maul's pose isn't my #1 choice but I do like it because it's more than just him standing their. You're missing out on Greivous then because that's maybe the best PF so far. The detail is insane on that piece.

Him just standing there like that is too boring for my tastes. He needs to be doing a little bit of something other than just standing there.

And yes, I think the PF format is a much better format that 1/6.

That's fine.

It's called my opinion and I don't ask that you share it or call you wrong for having your own opinion.

No, you didn't ask me to share yours. I just stated why I disagreed with your opinion and you called me clueless for having my own opinion on your views. So YES you did tell me I was wrong for having my own.

Yes, I think if you want an action pose then that's what the 1/6 is for and that's why SS pimp's the number of articulation points right? As for PF's, I'd much rather have a pose that's like the one in the pic you posed. It's regal, sharp and looks good. I don't want a PF captured in time forever is some spinning or sword thrusting pose.

I admit I'm not as sold on him swirling around either. That's a tad too much "action" for me in my PF. However, I do like this pose as it's a nice mix of both "action" and "regal" Similar to the Vader and Obi-Wan pieces.



IMO this is a solid pose and better than him just standing there getting ready for the ME Calander. j/k

Yes Josh, that's my opinion.

That's fine but can you share yours without calling people names.

 

[KitFisto]

Are you THAT sensitive Josh? Saying you're clueless is calling you names? Hardly, calling you an @$$hole would be calling you names and I did no such thing.

Saying you're officially clueless is not calling you names. Should I be expecting a PM informing me that I have been put on ignore now? If you feel calling you clueless is calling you names and so do "others" you have spoken to then I am sorry. Let me instead say it like this,

If you feel calling the 1/6 line dolls is offensive and putting it to shame then that's something you will have to deal with and so will "others" who feel the same way. It is my opinion that 1/6 scale action figures/dolls/one sixth posable figures/articulated body figures/ whatever else you like to call them are made for posing in different positions and PF's are made for a regal display presense.

You cannot state that I am putting down the 1/6 line unless I either say I am or you have ESP and know my thoughts towards the line. I called you clueless because you took my post saying 1/6 dolls are made for posing and assumed andstated that I put the line down when you do not have a clue what my thoughts on it are. So, when one has no clue the term "clueless" does apply.

You took a term like dolls and ran with it. Now I will sit back and wait for your quote by quote break down of every sentence with replies telling me where I am wrong.

 

[Darth Loki]

I'll take Kit with a 15 second first round knock out

You have to understand that anything short of praise to all things SS is an insult to Josh. Even saying something is better than something else hurts his feelings.

I don't agree or disagree with either of you. I'd like to find a semi action pose that still captures the essense of the character. I love how they've done Lurtz and Frodo. It seems to capture a bit of both without looking like the character is posing (like the Leia PF)

Come now children, there can be a happy medium

 

[Viking28]

I actually like the Leia PF pose alot, Frodo I would of rather of had a different pose I think or different paint job whichever is better I'd take.

But you know reading this stuff is kind of like trying to talk to my exwife she'll take a sentence and break it down twist it and try to only use half of it and bring it back at me. Damn I hate that *****.

 

[Darth Loki]

I actually like the Leia PF pose alot, Frodo I would of rather of had a different pose I think or different paint job whichever is better I'd take.

But you know reading this stuff is kind of like trying to talk to my exwife she'll take a sentence and break it down twist it and try to only use half of it and bring it back at me. Damn I hate that *****.

I like the Leia pose as well. I think it was probably the best option for that version of her. But I certainly prefer movie poses that aren't too dramatic. I think SS has done a good job with that so far. Maul is really close to that point but I still like it and can't wait to get it.