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

[xXJ0kerXx1]

That video....I might have to watch the LOTR movies for the first time ever just to talk myself into buying this figure lol, looks so good

gotta enjoy the almost 12 hours long extended edition

 

[Darren Carnall]

Damn you all to hell. I've just ordered this AND Gandalf

 

[Victοr]

I doubt I'd ever unload everything, besides the cost it'd also be a big hassle to start all over again. I'd probably only buy Tier 1 characters with human head sculpts which HT didn't get right like Han Solo and ROTS Kenobi. Still not entirely happy with their CW Kenobi sculpt even though its a definite improvement over their ROTS one.

I reckon we'll get some reissues for ROTS's 20th, but I echo your sentiment. Were InArt to get the license 7 years from now and offer 600$ dolls, I'd only go for a handful. I want an even quality throughout my whole collection but I feel comfortable at the level the industry is at to get into the "completing sets" side. I wouldn't sell anything because it'd defeat the purpose for me. My collection is a material testament to the pop culture interests of my youth. Selling off the things I spent a decade building just to do it all over again isn't in the cards. I want to cover enough bases and get out. There's always going to be something better and newer. I'd upgrade a few characters across the years, but only those. I don't want to reach 80 looking for the perfect, down to the mm, Superman dolly.

 

[satanatos]

You guys think someone will print the Rivendell statue holding the shards so all us mad lads who PO'd the premium version can display them proper?

 

[satanatos]

Also, I hate you all now. Placed a PO for Gandalf as well - @Kit Chen thank you for opening those up. Now I have to keep quiet before the wifey, cuz she does not know I will be putting up the Asmus' GtG for sale that she really loves. Thank God I saved the shipper box too.

 

[DiFabio]

Preordered.

Best looking human 1/6 figure in a long time. The headsculpt, proportions and costume are beautiful. I passed on Gandalf because it doesn’t look like him, but this Aragorn is on a completely different level.

Like the Joker, I can’t wait to fiddle and futz this thing. So many different display options to personalize your display. Every solicitation picture sold me on him, very excited. I’ll probably go with the Amon Hen look with the bloody hands. If Legolas is as good as this, I’ll be getting him as well.

Also, the Gauntlet vambraces . . . an Inart Boromir is 4% complete

 

[hoodonit00]

In that video i think rooted it's quite better than sculpted.

Sculpted hair looks a little glossy. Wonder if they can tone it down?

 

[Sktchwlkr]

Sculpted hair looks a little glossy. Wonder if they can tone it down?

To be fair, Aragorn was a real sweaty/greasy lad for most of Fellowship.

 

[Johnny Utah]

He definitely kept that stubble well groomed for 3 movies.

 

[Chopper Face]

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.

I think you've ignored the main point of the argument which isn't actually about disingenuously comparing 8 year old HT's to current prototypes as if that's fair but the fact that HT show little to no indication that they will revisit characters like ANH Luke, Leia, Han etc so, as far as those vital characters are concerned, the old figure is the benchmark and as good as HT appear to be happy to give collectors.
You can replace an old phone/ car/ computer with a new model and you have a new phone / car/ computer. You can't replace ANH Luke with AOTC Padme when what you want is an ANH Luke made to the modern standard.
If, in HT's view, the legacy characters are done and checked off, then HT's current quality is irrelivant to fans of old properties. Are any Terminator or Predator fans excited for how great a 2.0 T2 Battle Damaged Arnie will look? Nope. Because we all know it's not gonna happen.

I see a lot of people ordering both sculpted and rooted and I don't understand why. Can someone explain?

Specially when some figures will only have rooted option like Gandalf.

*Especially
As in- I'm especially financially irresponsible when it comes to LOTR.

 

[DiFabio]

He definitely kept that stubble beard for 3 movies well groomed.

I just realized this figure isn’t accurate to when the Hobbits meet Strider for the first time at Bree/the Prancing Pony. He barely had any stubble, a mere 5’oclock shadow.

Inaccurate. Horrible likeness. Order cancelled.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Yeah that was literally his first week shooting. Give the guy a break!

 

[Gipetto0812]

I think you've ignored the main point of the argument which isn't actually about disingenuously comparing 8 year old HT's to current prototypes as if that's fair but the fact that HT show little to no indication that they will revisit characters like ANH Luke, Leia, Han etc so, as far as those vital characters are concerned, the old figure is the benchmark and as good as HT appear to be happy to give collectors.
You can replace an old phone/ car/ computer with a new model and you have a new phone / car/ computer. You can't replace ANH Luke with AOTC Padme when what you want is an ANH Luke made to the modern standard.
If, in HT's view, the legacy characters are done and checked off, then HT's current quality is irrelivant to fans of old properties. Are any Terminator or Predator fans excited for how great a 2.0 T2 Battle Damaged Arnie will look? Nope. Because we all know it's not gonna happen.

I actually do understand that and the point they were trying to make. However, the original “main point” of the argument, if you look back, was me stating that everyone all of sudden is acting like HT is making garbage figures (which, in my opinion, they aren't) when just a few short weeks ago, they were getting praise for their advancement. So really, I don't think the other member was understanding my point (given that they quoted me first), but instead replied with it not mattering how good AOTC Anakin is b/c it doesn't make their old ANH Luke look any better. No, it doesn't. But where did I say that it did? That wasn't the point I was making. The fact that they or I or anyone else for that matter want updated version of past releases that feel like THE figure to have much like this Aragorn has made many of us feel, makes no difference to the point I was making that HT is making some pretty good looking stuff these days with the examples of Padme and AOTC Anakin.

Yes, they aren't making all new versions of older figures as often as we'd like, but that wasn't MY point before the other member chimed in. Yes, they aren’t at the level of this Aragorn yet, but they're still making better quality stuff than before, regardless if it's boring/uninteresting, etc. I completely understand the want for an updated version of many others, especially ones that feel in need more than others. I even agreed that I too want better versions of some figures. But, again, that wasn't the point I was making with my original post. The other member quoted me and turned it into what you explained in your first part, while I was still trying to argue my original point that HT has made strides in quality with their figures.

And, what you quoted was in response to the OP saying "the highest quality ANH Luke doesn't hold up even to their own present day work, much less this new competition," (that I put in bold when originally responding) which is why I was saying that you can't expect an older figure to hold up to the current standards like what HT or InArt are producing now. Even in my post that you quoted, I'm still talking about quality. Not about wants and desires or whether or not HT will go back to certain past figures as that wasn't the reason for my original post.

My original post that was quoted was never about what ppl want HT to make. It was simply that they're still, for the most part, making quality, great looking items with the two examples I gave.

 

[GaryPool]

I'm so close to ordering Gandalf also.

Not been this excited for 1/6 in a long time. I thought I was out to be honest.

But it's even more better as, like another poster, I used to collect the Toybiz LotR figures and adored them, I remember getting Eomer and sitting down at my Mum's work with a pencil and paper drawing him because the armour detailing was so incredible.

As a kid I always regarded LotR and Star Wars as franchises to be in their own league of what is my favourite film, because as an entity they're just unbeatable. I've not actually seen LotR since I was in year 7 ages ago, then at Uni watching the Hobbit sort of sullied my memory and fondness for the films.
I've just ordered some very expensive Steelbooks from HDZeta and waiting to rewatch them in 4K as the extended editions, but seeing this figure made all the memories and feelings come back. Even more important is how incredible it looks, there probably won't be better versions of these characters for a very, very long time.

Never thought I'd collect anything LotR again.

Thanks Inart, you scoundrels.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

InArt just posted an update clarifying the premium edition exclusives. As expected it’s the sword and hands.

 

[DiFabio]

InArt just posted an update clarifying the premium edition exclusives. As expected it’s the sword and hands.

Are we still getting the Strider cloak with hood as a preorder bonus?

 

[DiFabio]

Hot Toys who?

Star Wars what?

 

[a-dev]

Preordered.

Best looking human 1/6 figure in a long time. The headsculpt, proportions and costume are beautiful. I passed on Gandalf because it doesn’t look like him, but this Aragorn is on a completely different level.

Like the Joker, I can’t wait to fiddle and futz this thing. So many different display options to personalize your display. Every solicitation picture sold me on him, very excited. I’ll probably go with the Amon Hen look with the bloody hands. If Legolas is as good as this, I’ll be getting him as well.

Also, the Gauntlet vambraces . . . an Inart Boromir is 4% complete

The problem with Inart and these extremely limited windows of opportunity to preorder is anyone who isn't tuned into the forums and hobby every single day, like you DiFabio, could quite easily and legitimately ''miss out''.

Sure Gandalf has come up again for preorder but A) once again a very brief window and B) are these extra chances always guaranteed?

On the subject of Gandalf I'm now biting my nails over him too. If I was to get Aragorn, Gandalf seems essential to me, he really does. And then I've already started on the ''gotta get catch 'em all'' slippery slope.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Are we still getting the Strider cloak with hood as a preorder bonus?

Hasn’t been confirmed yet outside of Kit’s intel.

 

[HAL9000.]

I was really surprised at KGHobby's price for premium edition: $448 ($435 if paid in full) with free worldwide shipping.

$298 standard, all in.

Think that's the cheapest I've seen by quite some margin.