InArt: The Lord of the Rings - Aragorn 1:6

[Cap'n Cook]

Has indeed been posted already but welcome to see it again.

 

[GrimmReapah]

Both versions look fantastic IMO. Seeing the side by side comparison with Gandalf did concern me however. Down the road when we to add more Fellowship to the collection will the rooted hair come across too “dollish”? I have to admit when I saw this image I saw dolls. Individually displayed with proper futzing they will look high end. Together may leave another impression. I could be wrong. I’m just throwing things out there…….

Even Gandalf looks terrible in that shot

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Yeah I thought the same thing too when I saw the pair together. I'm not sure what it is but the likeness is all but lost in the Viggo sculpt during this segment of the video.

It’s just the horrendous lighting.

 

[BladeS]

Has indeed been posted already but welcome to see it again.

I had a feeling he posted it on bilibili well before YouTube, but I only use YouTube so it came across for me this morning.

Either way I don't know why more of the first batch receivers of the rooted haven't adjusted the bangs to match the sculpted. It really changes the entire look.

 

[Crease]

It’s just the horrendous lighting.

Yeah I hope you're right

 

[Cap'n Cook]

I had a feeling he posted it on bilibili well before YouTube, but I only use YouTube so it came across for me this morning.

Either way I don't know why more of the first batch receivers of the rooted haven't adjusted the bangs to match the sculpted. It really changes the entire look.

Probably people rushing to get ‘first’ videos out, or perhaps those receiving this don’t care about such things or aren’t used to futzing their figures.

 

[ShadowX81]

Is this still available anywhere?

 

[Bo Shrek]

I went with the sculpted version as I know that I’m not “that” guy to spend time tinkering with the rooted hair. I’m too detailed orientated and I know that even a hair off will bother me! Set it and forget it with the sculpted version.

I could not be bothered to have my ANH Chewbacca with the slick stylish appearance of ANH so I gave him the messy ROTJ look! How I roll folks!

 

[pixletwin]

Your Chewy looks great!

 

[hoodonit00]

Even Gandalf looks terrible in that shot

Only thing I really noticed was Gandalf look out of scale to Aragorn. Too bulky or something.

 

[GrimmReapah]

Only thing I really noticed was Gandalf look out of scale to Aragorn. Too bulky or something.

Its the robes that make him look wider. But my point is Gandalf looks ten times better in hand then that shot, so Aragorn will to. Thats a good sign

 

[lordnastrond]

What a figure...

All the diecast and mixed media.. the realistic weathering, the straps, the buckles, the stitching. The gorgeous portrait...

I'm patting myself on the back for ordering last minute. And I'm almost regretful I didn't buy a second.

Mark my words. This figure / character was the perfect storm for Inart. I don't see it being topped.

One of the grails of all time..

Best mass released figure of all time. I don't even think it's up for debate. And LOTR / Aragorn aren't even at the height of my favorite properties and characters.

As much as the light box doesn’t give the figure justice, Justin’s poses will be the best we will get. ( Compared to other “influencers) These looks great imo.
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And for the rooted and sculpted head sculpts they have to be 100% the same, it’s probably the lighting plus better volume of the sculpted that makes it look better in certain angles.

I fixed the futzing for the rooted. When we get our copy, the biggest difference that would make the rooted look great is the thickness of the hair especially on top. Out of the box the hair may be a bit too flat, and of course the bangs being too far apart.View attachment 709842

Cannot wait, easily the most anticipated figure I have on order - so goddamn stunning, no idea which poses I will choose, gonna have fun posing this chap!

 

[Matthewjc41]

I’m disappointed in the rooted likeness - had such high hopes after seeing the proto.

 

[hoodonit00]

I’m disappointed in the rooted likeness - had such high hopes after seeing the proto.

Of course you’re entitled to your opinion but I think you and others unhappy with it are nuts. I think it’s better than the prototype.

 

[Chopper Face]

Rooted and sculpted have the same likeness…

Just move his bangs 5mm inwards and perfection awaits.

 

[Bryan244]

Seeing diecast parts on all the essentials is really great. I can't wait what they do with other characters like Boromir and Gimli since they have chainmail.

 

[newapelles]

Of course you’re entitled to your opinion but I think you and others unhappy with it are nuts. I think it’s better than the prototype.

Yeah, I think the prototype and the production piece both look like Viggo. It seems the naysayers have this idea of what Aragorn is supposed to look like, but what they're imagining isn't actually accurate. Given how seemingly difficult Viggo is to sculpt, the fact that this figure turned out as well as it did is a testament to the Inart team's talents.

 

[Yorved]

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I made this edit to see how the sculpt would look with good futzed hair similar to the prototype. It made me a lot more excited for this release.

Edit: feel free to use this image anywhere I think the headsculpt is great. Tailoring is not perfect but overall still really good.

Yeah, thats a huge difference. The likeness is really strong now

 

[Giimli86]

I hope Legolas gets his PO sooner than later. I'd like to lock that one in, and begin the year-long wait for the production piece. I fear I won't have Legolas on the shelf until 2027.

If it gets up for PO at the end of this Year then its a Q1-Q2 2026 release at the earliest. Might be Q3-Q4 depending on if Inart cant speed their production up.

 

[monkeyjedi]

I think the problem with the rooted sculpt is that for some reason they have put a foam pad in the sculpt cannister that is squashing his hair down flat and making him look weird... Maybe something to do what's inside the neck of the sculpt and it doesn't turn and "click" onto the post inside the cannister like Gandalf did so the foam is there to keep the sculpt on the post?