New GG LOTR Mini-Busts

[Zoomaround]

Now this clarifies it for me. Thanks again, Cap'n. It's been a while since I read the book so I don't remember that he actually had a sword and then a knife. You're right, the film doesn't really show the scene in it's entirety.

The editing in the film is poorly done at that scene. What happens is this: the WK comes out with drawn sword, then as he assails Frodo he pulls out his Morgul knife, sword in the other hand (there is also some reversing going on). At some point that the editing does not fully show, he sheaths his sword, leaving only the knife. It's kind of hastily done, so it's pretty confusing no matter how you view it. I hope that helps at least a little.

 

[Captain Faramir]

Always glad to help.

 

[Ktjn]

Nothing great, in my opinion. The WiKi is decent, but, the likeness to Galadriel is off...

I dropped this line. I'm not a Gentle Giant fan.

agreed. I too, think Galadriel looks bad. I am suprised the line is stil alive with the way these things are selling on the secondary market.

 

[Agent23]

agreed. I too, think Galadriel looks bad. I am suprised the line is stil alive with the way these things are selling on the secondary market.

High edition sizes and lousy paint jobs (Elrond). Will do that....

 

[Vince]

I dropped this line. I'm not a Gentle Giant fan.

I also dropped the line.
Can't compare it to the high quality of WETA.

These busts look like they're plastic and the detail is lacking.
I bought the first 5 and sold them all.
Balrogs wings are plastic, like it's from mcFarlane.

Strider is nice though ...

 

[The Josh]

agreed. I too, think Galadriel looks bad. I am suprised the line is stil alive with the way these things are selling on the secondary market.

I don't think GG really cares how great they sell on the secondary market. They're gonna get theirs so as long as they keep selling from them they'll keep making them.

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I don't have Elrond because that one just wasn't all that great but other than that I've been pretty impressed with GG so far on these busts.

 

[choopie]

I don't like these at all. I think the Wiki animated maquette looks better than the bust, although I have no plans on buying it. And Galadriel? Well, she looks just about as good as the Eowyn bust-up. Although I like that GG went with dark Galadriel rather than standard Galadriel.

Not that I'm bashing GG. I do like some of their products (SW maquettes, for example), but I just find they've been missing the mark lately.

 

[gideon]

Witchking is dead on for me. They really captured that sucking on a lemon look and I like the detail. I like Galadriel except for the face which looks nothing like Cate B. Lets hope they redo this one before release. One of the great losses for all of us was SSW not going through with their version of the electrified Galadriel that was on the original listing in their initial announcements. Instead we got a boring coffee shop waitress and a bust which was just so so.

 

[WrathofSauron]

WK bust not bad, Galadriel........hmmmm, Judy Garland in 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea??? Oh she wasn't in that??? but if she was..........heh heh!!!

 

[Fritz]

I like them both and I'll be ordering as soon as they're up. I really like the diversity in characters GG brings to the table.

OMG! :eek Did I just say something nice about GG?

 

[Darth Loki]

I like them both and I'll be ordering as soon as they're up. I really like the diversity in characters GG brings to the table.

OMG! :eek Did I just say something nice about GG?

I like them too but I'm done ordering these from dealers right away. I'll get them for around $30 a few months after their released. I have a feeling Galadrial will go dirt cheap on the secondary market.

 

[The Josh]

I like them both and I'll be ordering as soon as they're up. I really like the diversity in characters GG brings to the table.

OMG! :eek Did I just say something nice about GG?

I'm with ya. I like what GG is doing with this line. I've never been a big bust fan but these just really are well worth getting. As far as waiting to get them cheaper. I'd rather order from a dealer and help them out seeing as they've helped me get a few pieces I might not have otherwise.

 

[Fritz]

...I'll get them for around $30 a few months after their released...

That's a smart move and I would do the same. Unfortunately, I have to order from Bob otherwise he'll get Thomas Jane to kick my ass.

 

[The Josh]

That's a smart move and I would do the same. Unfortunately, I have to order from Bob otherwise he'll get Thomas Jane to kick my ass.

You don't want to make Bob or Thomas Jane angry.

 

[fool_of_a_took!]

They're ok.

Most of their busts look good.

Just like statues better!

 

[Seretur]

I'm liking my decision to collect this line in its (cinematic, fie Glorfindel fie) entirety more and more.

 

[The Craw]

wonder if the witchking's crown will be sculpted on the head or be removable. someone posted these pics over at the GG forum and GG yanked both of them. must not want the cat to get outta the bag.

 

[DarthSid]

These look pretty good- will be getting these on pre-order.

 

[The Mike]

I really like the Wiki but the Galad is really off for me....although she does look like she'll light up.....

 

[The Craw]

well when CB did that dark queen act in the movie i didnt think it really looked like her. she looked strange almost like it was a different actress. but i wanna see this bust at a different angle. its like we're looking up at her from below so it seems off.