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

[Osborn]

I really want this figure but since its sold out the only option i have in my country are either buy the rooted version for $1000 or the sculpted version for $875. Which version should i go for? Do you think it is not worth buying at all for these prices?

 

[Rzeznikk]

Did you do anything besides futz the hair?

Also, what lighting works best, like to get that type shot? Side-light?

I wet my fingers and a tooth brush and gently brushed it loosening the hair up from the product in it.
These were all outdoor pics as the sun was going down this evening. Tried to get some good natural light shots.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Seems pretty straight forward. Great work, Rzeznikk!

 

[skullboy]

Your Staff's in line with the feet though... so probably not much support. Placing it forward on the edge of the stand would be better.

Its in the detolf now and is more forward

 

[Gipetto0812]

Yeah, I straight up LOOOVE this figure and Gandalf.

But ...



Magnetic.

Wrist pegs.

Make.

Zero.

Sense.

Magnetic pegs have absolutely no sense. They still mechanically key into the socket. You could get rid of the magnets and the pegs would still work. Total non sense.

Agreed! Yet they were praise with being so innovative with them at the time of TDK Joker. I would give them credit if they magnets alone were what was holding the hands to the wrist pegs but there is more than enough friction on the port of the hands considering InArt use a much harder plastic for the hands (to the point of needing a hair dryer/heat gun to properly attached the hands fully) than HT and other companies.

 

[Luisenigma1]

Just got Aragorn today from OSK. Although I'm in the process of moving soon, I took him out to see in hand and honestly this thing is beautiful in hand, man this figure is an absolute grail. I'm actually liking the coat it's so fine and although not the real thing, the material looks enough like leather at a distance. Had to box him back up but when I get a chance to display I'm going to flood this forum with photos. I do wish I'd have kept Gandalf to pair with Aragorn but I'll glady just make this the three hunters display when Legolas and Gimli are made.

 

[Sassafras]

I really want this figure but since its sold out the only option i have in my country are either buy the rooted version for $1000 or the sculpted version for $875. Which version should i go for? Do you think it is not worth buying at all for these prices?

No, he is not worth those prices. Although "worth" is subjective. I've overpaid for both WETA pieces and figures but that's just gouging.

The sculpt isn't perfect and neither is the hair. The eyeballs are plastic. The clothes are nice enough but they are inexpensive materials. There's a nice diecast sword and knife. The bows are plastic tho well done. You may or may not get the Ranger cloak. The body is going to age like all plastic. The base is plastic.

Knowing all that and looking at the nice pictures you just can't stand it, and purchase knowing you are getting gouged, carry on and get the rooted, might as well. I've overpaid and just been happy, thankfully. If you can afford it, and you know you will be happy, sure.

On the other hand with a planned Gollum film and Aragorn being popular it's reasonably likely there will be more Aragorns at some point. Good luck deciding!

 

[scumonkey]

so frustrating... customs released my Aragorn 4 days ago and it just been sitting in a shipping partners facility in NY,
not moving to the post office, ever since