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

[Asta]

@Asta can you copy this into the first post of the thread?

It's done.

 

[bangkok_wolf]

After considerable back and forth, finally pulled the trigger on standard ver.
Have no use nor will ever display the shattered Anduril.

I have a child and mortgage, so my wife need not know of this.

 

[JMT1979]

After considerable back and forth, finally pulled the trigger on standard ver.
Have no use nor will ever display the shattered Anduril.

I have a child and mortgage, so my wife need not know of this.

Yeah, I went the standard as well. The rooted hair is nice, but I don't want to have to deal with keeping it look good.
I went sculpted hair with Joker and The Batman as well.

 

[Buttmunch]

at this rate of accurate details, I'm sure they even made his broken toe inside that boots.

They don’t have the license for broken toes as they only have the Fellowship of the Ring for Aragorn. Maybe Sam can come with a stabbed foot though?

 

[Zurdo95D]

Oh yes please, Galadriel and Arwen!!!
Would love to see a real, proper quality 1/6 scaled figures of them!!

As much as I'd want to collect other characters, I couldn't say no to Galadriel, Arwen and Eowyn - I'd defo hafta get those!!!!

 

[vaanrose]

Same. While there's no question that this is one heck of a prototype and is one of the best, if not THE best protos from a company we've seen yet, like you said, it's not like HT is making garbage figures. Regardless of how you feel about the movie/characters, just a few weeks ago most were praising HT for the amazing looking AOTC Anakin and Padme.

Yes, HT can and has gotten a little boring from time to time, and not everything they do is a homerun, but credit were credit is due. The tune in this thread is sounding more like HT has all of sudden transformed into Star Ace

That's not to say I'm not INCREDIBLY excited by this release. I'm actually going to finally sell off all my LOTR Premium Format statues b/c of how good this looks. Those are the first "high end" statues I ever bought and I never thought I would sell them but here we are.

We're still in the honeymoon stage of this thread though. Eventually we'll start talking more and more about the inaccuracies like the ones others have previously mentioned once the shock and awe has come down some. Surprised no one has mentioned the belt buckle being wrong just yet.

Maybe Hot Toys is making an Episode II Anakin that looks exactly like Hayden, and that's great if you're an Episode II fan, but it doesn't go back and make my Episode IV Luke look more like Mark. At the moment my interest in InArt is predominantly driven by them bringing older figures of iconic characters up to a new quality threshold. Hot Toys won't be competing in my mind if they don't approach the iconic legacy characters they have the rights to in the same way. But I realize that's an unpopular opinion. A lot collectors seem to really dislike "repeats."

 

[Mike86]

Maybe Hot Toys is making an Episode II Anakin that looks exactly like Hayden, and that's great if you're an Episode II fan, but it doesn't go back and make my Episode IV Luke look more like Mark. At the moment my interest in InArt is predominantly driven by them bringing older figures of iconic characters up to a new quality threshold. Hot Toys won't be competing in my mind if they don't approach the iconic legacy characters they have the rights to in the same way. But I realize that's an unpopular opinion. A lot collectors seem to really dislike "repeats."

I mean at this point the ANH Luke is like eight years old at least. Like you say people get upset when Hot Toys does re-releases. Can’t have it both ways.

 

[Hologram AI]

Yes, HT can and has gotten a little boring from time to time, and not everything they do is a homerun, but credit were credit is due. The tune in this thread is sounding more like HT has all of sudden transformed into Star Ace

I think it's more so a case of people just wanting a high end definitive "one" take of their main characters. I'm sure a lot of people would rather have a "one and done" scenario for Luke/Vader/Han/Leia. Nothing is wrong with Hot Toys but I imagine if they can trade the 100+ clones and filler characters they do, they would for a definitive Inart version of the main core characters.

 

[Zurdo95D]

I'm just loving the buzz on the forum about this figure. The excitement level is off the chart. I hope and pray that what we get doesn't disappoint in any way. If Gandalf is a winner, then I will be totally relaxed about Aragorn.
Bring them on!!!!

Yeah I'm so happy to see all the commotion and excitement for IA Aragorn!!

But this thread moves way too fast and I can't keep up

 

[batsheva]

They don’t have the license for broken toes as they only have the Fellowship of the Ring for Aragorn. Maybe Sam can come with a stabbed foot though?

That's the premium version, with leaking blood feature. XD

As much as I'd want to collect other characters, I couldn't say no to Galadriel, Arwen and Eowyn - I'd defo hafta get those!!!!

Yeeessssss!! all those girls deserve your epic excitement, Zurdo!!

 

[Zurdo95D]

That's the premium version, with leaking blood feature. XD


Yeeessssss!! all those girls deserve your epic excitement, Zurdo!!

 

[Gipetto0812]

Maybe Hot Toys is making an Episode II Anakin that looks exactly like Hayden, and that's great if you're an Episode II fan, but it doesn't go back and make my Episode IV Luke look more like Mark. At the moment my interest in InArt is predominantly driven by them bringing older figures of iconic characters up to a new quality threshold. Hot Toys won't be competing in my mind if they don't approach the iconic legacy characters they have the rights to in the same way. But I realize that's an unpopular opinion. A lot collectors seem to really dislike "repeats."

I understand where you're coming from. Yes, I would also love updated versions of older releases with the new quality upgrades that HT is putting out for their recent SW releases (most likely due to InArt's work no doubt). Unfortunately, there's no telling if HT will go back to older releases and do 2.0s. I would sure would like them to. I personally don't mind repeats/2.0s. I'll buy the better one and sell the old one, no problem

But, you're also comparing an approximately 7-8 year old figure (ANH Luke) to likes of the newer offerings like this Aragorn which isn't quite fair, unless I'm misunderstanding. At the time, HT ANH Luke was arguably an upgrade to anything SS had put out before them as well as the Ultimate Unison figure. Who knows where we'll be in this hobby after another decade. Whatever we see here from InArt now could be considered outdated and 'garbage' to whatever comes next.

I think it's more so a case of people just wanting a high end definitive "one" take of their main characters. I'm sure a lot of people would rather have a "one and done" scenario for Luke/Vader/Han/Leia. Nothing is wrong with Hot Toys but I imagine if they can trade the 100+ clones and filler characters they do, they would for a definitive Inart version of the main core characters.

That's understandable, and I agree with you for the most part about wanting a definitive look for a beloved character. But, when it comes to SW, who is really to say what version of the character is the "one" definitive take? You'd have to make one from all 3 films to really satisfy the SW collectors b/c the ANH looks aren't the favorite of everyone. With Star Wars, I don't think you, as a company, can really have a one and done take for those characters.

For LOTR, the majority of the fellowship members have the same 'hero' look aside from a few additions and/or subtractions from their gear and the obvious GtG to GTW difference, so it's easier to have that one definitive take. The only thing this Aragorn is really missing is his red shirt and then you have his main, 'hero' look for the latter half of the series. And if you really want to go full tilt - Anduril with sheath, chainmail for Helm's Deep and his torch for Weathertop. Didn't mention his strider cloak/poncho since word is that InArt may actually be including it.

 

[Razorwing]

So just a question, when does OSK take out the PO, at the end of the day on the 9th for the premium?

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Man, this thread is moving fast. You guys write faster than I can read!

 

[xXJ0kerXx1]

So just a question, when does OSK take out the PO, at the end of the day on the 9th for the premium?

cant be too sure. the last time this happened, kit closed POs early since all orders were filled up. he gave a set amount of days but it closed before the time was up

 

[vaanrose]

I understand where you're coming from. Yes, I would also love updated versions of older releases with the new quality upgrades that HT is putting out for their recent SW releases (most likely due to InArt's work no doubt). Unfortunately, there's no telling if HT will go back to older releases and do 2.0s. I would sure would like them to. I personally don't mind repeats/2.0s. I'll buy the better one and sell the old one, no problem

But, you're also comparing an approximately 7-8 year old figure (ANH Luke) to likes of the newer offerings like this Aragorn which isn't quite fair, unless I'm misunderstanding. At the time, HT ANH Luke was arguably an upgrade to anything SS had put out before them as well as the Ultimate Unison figure. Who knows where we'll be in this hobby after another decade. Whatever we see here from InArt now could be considered outdated and 'garbage' to whatever comes next.

I actually think it is fair to compare the two, if there's no intention to make another ANH Luke. Hot Toys could come out tomorrow with an InArt quality level Mon Mothma or something and it wouldn't really matter to me at all, given my collecting focus is on the big, iconic looks for the big, iconic characters and at this present point in time, the highest quality ANH Luke doesn't hold up even to their own present day work, much less this new competition.

This isn't just a Hot Toy problem, it's an industry wide problem, but every new toyline launches with the biggest characters first, and then, inevitably, when the company gets better at what they do, that leaves those characters among the lower quality figures in the whole line. Hell, we can see it right here with InArt, this Viggo is more Viggo than their Ian is Ian. I sometimes wish these lines would launch with second string characters first, get the kinks worked out and then tackle the big guys. It's what I thought InArt was doing originally, since Legolas and the Nazgul were the characters they were advertising first and yet now they're nowhere to be seen.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I actually think it is fair to compare the two, if there's no intention to make another ANH Luke. Hot Toys could come out tomorrow with an InArt quality level Mon Mothma or something and it wouldn't really matter to me at all, given my collecting focus is on the big, iconic looks for the big, iconic characters and at this present point in time, the highest quality ANH Luke doesn't hold up even to their own present day work, much less this new competition.

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I don't see how you can expect to compare the two, nor how you can expect it (original ANH Luke) to live it to today's standards given the advancements we've had since the original was released.

Would you expect your stock computer from a decade ago to be as fast, reliable and quality graphics as a brand new one that has today's specs? Would you expect your car to run as good as it did when you first bought it (without doing any maintenance) compared to a brand new version of the same model? There are countless other comparisons that could be made, but I would think the answer would be no. So, why would you expect a nearly decade old figure to live up to today's standards? That would mean there were no advancements since the original release at all. There will always be room for improvement in some shape or form.

From your previous post you mentioned that the original ANH didn't look like Hamil. That's a problem with the sculptor and the ones who approved the sculpt for production. And even if the sculpt was spot on in terms of likeness back then, the realism would stand the test of time. It still wouldn't hold a candle to this Aragorn just like most figures from that time don't.

This Aragorn would've suffered the same fate as ANH Luke if the sculpt stayed like it did from the show/convention, regardless of the quality or how good the rooted hair was. I doubt anyone would even be having this discussion of hopes and dreams of future InArt releases had they not updated this Aragorn sculpt at all.

EDIT: I get what you're saying, you want a good quality version of a character you care about. I'm saying that whatever quality is considered good today will be considered old and outdated tomorrow.

 

[Hologram AI]

This isn't just a Hot Toy problem, it's an industry wide problem, but every new toyline launches with the biggest characters first, and then, inevitably, when the company gets better at what they do, that leaves those characters among the lower quality figures in the whole line. Hell, we can see it right here with InArt, this Viggo is more Viggo than their Ian is Ian. I sometimes wish these lines would launch with second string characters first, get the kinks worked out and then tackle the big guys. It's what I thought InArt was doing originally, since Legolas and the Nazgul were the characters they were advertising first and yet now they're nowhere to be seen.

I think it's also a gamble for companies to do this if you think about it. You want to come out of the gate with top hitters from your licenses that will sell. Hot Toys isn't making a Pepper Potts before Tony Stark/Iron Man. We don't get Okoye before Black Panther. We don't get Jim Gordon before a Batman. I agree with what you're saying but I also see why companies don't do this and I think Inart has also touched upon this back when.

They said that for now, they will be producing popular characters and licenses before being able to risk it on lesser known ones. They need to get bigger and pick up steam before they can just do more niche characters/licenses. Which makes sense because why would they spends months and months on some low popular figure that isn't gonna sell when that time & effort could have been put towards the main character.

 

[ObiGlennKenobi]

Until now. Truly the most beautiful 1/6 I have ever seen and will cause a seismic shift in the industry. I have never ordered a premium figure so quickly. Got it down to $580AU (about $400US) at Sugo with various discounts. Just wow.

Now where on Middle-earth can I get a Gandalf?

Edit: didn’t get as good a deal but ordered Gandalf through Sugo as well.

Edit Edit: expect to see HT for sale from me real soon

I hear you brother @choombaz
I've listed stuff already on ebay,from Gi Joe Classified to "other" stuff.
As a massive Star Wars fan,I may start listing some of my collection soon too.
This figure is amazing looking in all aspects and Sugo has a great price right now.

 

[GaryPool]

I'd rather have a fellowship of rooted 1/6 Inart than one rooted baby.


Also in a decade or two my rooted fellowship will probably still be rooted, no guarantees that the rooted baby stays in good condition.

Would like a rooted dog, though.