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

[roan]

In a review I'd rather see what the figure looks like and what to expect out of the box rather than one with hours of futzing.

Understandable. I rather see what the figure can achieve than how sh*tty it looks out the box. That’s what makes me excited, to finally have it in hand, being able to futz with it and trying to replicate what I saw online.

You know how it goes, one “bad” picture/video and everyone here loses their minds. It would be best for everyone if they put some time into it, instead of trying to upload the video as soon as possible.

Yan’s pictures made me far more excited than any review so far.

 

[chrisstbh]

Understandable. I rather see what the figure can achieve than how sh*tty it looks out the box. That’s what makes me excited, to finally have it in hand, being able to futz with it and trying to replicate what I saw online.

You know how it goes, one “bad” picture/video and everyone here loses their minds. It would be best for everyone if they put some time into it, instead of trying to upload the video as soon as possible.

Yan’s pictures made me far more excited than any review so far.

Nothing wrong with seeing both sides. We've already seen plenty of great pics anyway.

Reviewers are just other collectors, I dunno why people put them on some kind of pedestal. Just cause they have a camera and a youtube channel doesn't mean they're gonna be great at styling hair, futzing with outfits and taking photographs.

 

[Wor-Gar]

It certainly manages expectations to see what it looks like right out of the box without futzing. But after the 'unboxing', it would be nice if the reviewer could take his best shot at making the figure look nice.

I understand the OCD nature of the hobby and, with many collectors, it takes a certain amount of time and psych-up to sit yourself down and actually attend to your doll. Much easier to blab away for 40 minutes on a video review.

 

[hoodonit00]

Nothing wrong with seeing both sides. We've already seen plenty of great pics anyway.

Reviewers are just other collectors, I dunno why people put them on some kind of pedestal. Just cause they have a camera and a youtube channel doesn't mean they're gonna be great at styling hair, futzing with outfits and taking photographs.

I think there’s some anger involved. People see them getting a figure early and either free or a reduced cost. After they reap the rewards which we as collectors don’t get, they present it in the worst possible light.

Kind of like people who are new to a phone plan or cable. The new members get all these perks at a reduced cost. The loyal customers get rewarded with their bills going up and up.

 

[roan]

Nothing wrong with seeing both sides. We've already seen plenty of great pics anyway.

Reviewers are just other collectors, I dunno why people put them on some kind of pedestal. Just cause they have a camera and a youtube channel doesn't mean they're gonna be great at styling hair, futzing with outfits and taking photographs.

True true. I’m just more critical because these people should be putting the product in the spotlight, especially because they get the figure well before the actual paying customer gets it.

 

[roan]

I think there’s some anger involved. People see them getting a figure early and either free or a reduced cost. After they reap the rewards which we as collectors don’t get, they present it in the worst possible light.

Kind of like people who are new to a phone plan or cable providers get all these perks are reduced costs. The loyal customers get rewarded with their bills going up and up.

Took my words straight out of my mouth.
Exactly this.

 

[chrisstbh]

I suppose. I just don't really care personally, I've already bought the figure and I'm satisfied with my purchase. I don't mind waiting cause I know it's gonna be worth it.

Would I prefer to have it right now? Yeah, but I don't see any reason for me to rage about some Youtuber getting it a bit quicker than me.

 

[karamazov80]

In a review I'd rather see what the figure looks like and what to expect out of the box rather than one with hours of futzing.

I would like to see both ideally, but I agree it's important to see what you are getting out of the box. In part, because not every collector is going to be a master futzer/customizer and folks may want to base their purchase decisions on simply what the company gives them.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

An ideal review - for me - would have three parts:

1) A relatively quick unboxing (I know it's important for some, but I honestly, really, really don't care what the box looks like) to show me what to expect when the figure arrives. Just give me a rundown of the condition of the figure and a tally of all the pieces they come with.
2) A section of futzing/dressing/equipping to show me what to do and how to do it. Setting up and styling. Not every collector knows all the tricks. This stuff could be really helpful.
3) The last section should be showing the figure in it's best light. What it can look like on its best day. Really let it shine.

Do all that in under 20 minutes and I'm a happy guy!

But your mileage may vary.

 

[Wor-Gar]

An ideal review - for me - would have three parts:

1) A relatively quick unboxing (I know it's important for some, but I honestly, really, really don't care what the box looks like) to show me what to expect when the figure arrives. Just give me a rundown of the condition of the figure and a tally of all the pieces they come with.
2) A section of futzing/dressing/equipping to show me what to do and how to do it. Setting up and styling. Not every collector knows all the tricks. This stuff could be really helpful.
3) The last section should be showing the figure in it's best light. What it can look like on its best day. Really let it shine.

Do all that in under 20 minutes and I'm a happy guy!

But your mileage may vary.

Ideal structure. I would even go so far as to sat 10 minute review... 3 minutes on each section.

If someone plans and writes out their thoughts in advance, it can be done. It's called planning or pre-production.

 

[skullboy]

In a review I'd rather see what the figure looks like and what to expect out of the box rather than one with hours of futzing.

Hours of futzing are you having a laugh, it takes 2 minutes to spray a little water and dampen it down cmon man.
My Gandalf took all of 5 minutes and he had a big bushy beard ffs.

 

[TheBatman]

Hours of futzing are you having a laugh, it takes 2 minutes to spray a little water and dampen it down cmon man.
My Gandalf took all of 5 minutes and he had a big bushy beard ffs.

Some people buy Ferraris but can't be bothered to do basic stuff on them, lmao

 

[HyperDrive]

Some people (most collectors imo, especially those on FB or YT) just don’t revel in the details – and that goes for all types of details related to this hobby, such as details when it comes to futzing, subtle posing, positioning the eyes well, or even related to the characters themselves, as in lore-related stuff, costume designs, picking up on inaccuracies, etc.

I guess I’m on that end of the spectrum where I care about the nitty gritty? I don’t just consume and essentially “jam the figure into the display” as soon as I unbox it like others seem to do, but hey different strokes for different folks. We all collect for different reasons.

Whenever I come on here, it’s a breath of fresh air cause most seem to give a s*** of the deets, which is cool to me.

 

[Jedha Patrol]

 

[TheBatman]

 

[Wor-Gar]

Sometimes wanting is better than having...

 

[spaceghost2000]

Hours of futzing are you having a laugh, it takes 2 minutes to spray a little water and dampen it down cmon man.
My Gandalf took all of 5 minutes and he had a big bushy beard ffs.

 

[Jedha Patrol]

Why would you do a video comparing the two and not sort the hair on the rooted?
We all know it can look like this so why would he make his look so bad

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Some people just want to watch the world burn

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

An ideal review - for me - would have three parts:

1) A relatively quick unboxing (I know it's important for some, but I honestly, really, really don't care what the box looks like) to show me what to expect when the figure arrives. Just give me a rundown of the condition of the figure and a tally of all the pieces they come with.
2) A section of futzing/dressing/equipping to show me what to do and how to do it. Setting up and styling. Not every collector knows all the tricks. This stuff could be really helpful.
3) The last section should be showing the figure in it's best light. What it can look like on its best day. Really let it shine.

Do all that in under 20 minutes and I'm a happy guy!

But your mileage may vary.

And, unless there's really something to say, most of this could be done without talking.



Also trim/clean your fingernails. Or wear gloves. Don't be nasty.

 

[Nyhargo Dirge]

Sometimes wanting is better than having...

To quote the Gospel of Deep Purple, it’s not the kill but the thrill of the chase…