Merry & Pippin Commission...

[thamesvalidude]

How many of these people on the list would still be there if the set of unpainted Merry and Pippin heads were $65?

I think I've already said I'll pay $150 EACH if the quality is right. I want a complete Fellowship and I pay that sort of figure for Hot Toys...toys!

 

[pixletwin]

I just bought another Sam and Frodo for Merry and Pippin. I think I'll be dyeing their clothes and that should be just about right.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I think I've already said I'll pay $150 EACH if the quality is right. I want a complete Fellowship and I pay that sort of figure for Hot Toys...toys!

$150 each for unpainted heads? Okie, dokey.

 

[icruise]

I think we can let him put up the front money for the commissions.

 

[pixletwin]

Here is the break down of how I am using Frodo and Sam for Merry and Pippin

Merry

1. Sam's white shirt
2. Frodo's Vest (dyed yellow)
3. Frodo's jacket (dyed forest green)
4. Sam's Pants (dyed dark brown)
5. Frodo's weathertop sword and scabbard
6. Frodo's cloak (dyed grey)
7. Frodo's elven cloak.

Pippin

1. Frodo's shirt (sam's is prolly closer to accuracy but with the scarf it shouldn't matter)
2. Frodo's jacket (dyed light dark blue-green)
3. Frodo's pants (dyed dark green)
4. Sam's sword and scabbard from weather top.
5. Sam's cloak (dyed charcoal)
6. Sam's elven cloak.
Really it all comes down to the scarf and sweater. How to do those is the hardest part (seriously) about this whole custom job.

 

[pixletwin]

Another reference pic:

 

[icruise]

You'd think there might be a Barbie sweater or something that might be usable, especially since it'll be under other clothes. Same with the scarf.

 

[Entropy]

Really it all comes down to the scarf and sweater. How to do those is the hardest part (seriously) about this whole custom job.

What sweater?

I think Merry's vest will be tricky.

 

[pixletwin]

What sweater?

He he exactly! I didn't even know he wore a sweater until someone here mentioned it in the Gimli thread.

Why does the vest worry you?

 

[Entropy]

He he exactly! I didn't even know he wore a sweater until someone here mentioned it in the Gimli thread.

Why does the vest worry you?

The detail quilting on the vest is necessary for me since it's such a focal point and most recognizable part of the costume.

Since it isn't seen, not really necessary to make a sweater, right? Got a picture of it? I've not seen a sweater in any Hobbit Fellowship outfit. Might as well make the suspenders, mithril shirt and underwear as well.

 

[icruise]

Can't you see it in the picture above?

 

[pixletwin]

Yeah. Thats the same pic I posted. he is wearing a knit sweater.

 

[Entropy]

Merry

1. Sam's white shirt
2. Frodo's Vest (dyed yellow)
3. Frodo's jacket (dyed forest green)
4. Sam's Pants (dyed dark brown)
5. Frodo's weathertop sword and scabbard
6. Frodo's cloak (dyed grey)
7. Frodo's elven cloak.

Pippin

1. Frodo's shirt (sam's is prolly closer to accuracy but with the scarf it shouldn't matter)
2. Frodo's jacket (dyed light dark blue-green)
3. Frodo's pants (dyed dark green)
4. Sam's sword and scabbard from weather top.
5. Sam's cloak (dyed charcoal)
6. Sam's elven cloak.
Really it all comes down to the scarf and sweater. How to do those is the hardest part (seriously) about this whole custom job.

Sorry, I don't understand. I see 2 shirts, 2 jackets, 2 pants, 2 cloaks and a vest and a scarf.

 

[pixletwin]

If you look closely Pippin is wearing an off-white Scottish style ribbed knit sweater. Not a shirt.

 

[Entropy]

Ah. I see. I was calling that an embroidered shirt as it looks nothing like a sweater.

Call it what you will. The material seems to be the same cut, thickness and drape of Frodo's shirt.

Also, if you want accuracy, Pippin's pants should be made from a similar corduroy fabric as Sam's jacket.

 

[icruise]

Yeah. Thats the same pic I posted. he is wearing a knit sweater.

Yeah, I was just quoting your picture.

It's not a super obvious detail, and truth be told I could do without it if necessary (unlike the scarf, which is really a part of his look).

 

[pixletwin]

Phew! Its not a sweater. Its a funkadelic shirt.

I have amended my recipe:

Merry

1. Sam's white shirt
2. Frodo's Vest (dyed yellow)
3. Frodo's jacket (dyed forest green)
4. Sam's Pants (dyed dark brown)
5. Frodo's weathertop sword and scabbard
6. Frodo's cloak (dyed grey)
7. Frodo's elven cloak.

Pippin

1. Frodo's shirt (sam's is prolly closer to accuracy but with the scarf it shouldn't matter)
2. Frodo's jacket (dyed light dark blue-green)
3. Frodo's pants (dyed dark green)
4. Sam's sword and scabbard from weather top.
5. Sam's cloak (dyed charcoal)
6. Sam's elven cloak.
Really it all comes down to the sweater. How to do it is the hardest part (seriously) about this whole custom job.

 

[Entropy]

If you look closely Pippin is wearing an off-white Scottish style ribbed knit sweater. Not a shirt.

I'm almost 100% sure that it's an embroidered shirt and not a ribbed knit sweater.

 

[pixletwin]

Yeah Thanks for posting that. Pippin's costume will be much easier now!

 

[Entropy]

Yeah Thanks for posting that. Pippin's costume will be much easier now!

Oh, yeah. I'm on top of this project.