PF Frodo Image Thread

[The Josh]

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Looks good as I said in the other thread. The head is fine and far far far from awful IMO. It's a solid piece and can't wait for Bob to get his.

 

[Seretur]

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I never customise my figures, but with this one, I'd have to darken his mouth area. The fact that it's completely painted the same tone as his lips does more damage to the likeness than any other single thing -- including his eyes. Which aren't completely straight, but seem quite OK, knowing their actual size.

It's actually a lovely piece. I'm on record as saying I'd prefer a Cracks of Doom Frodo, standing and looking at the Ring... but let's not go there again. The scared Frodo in Moria indeed captures some of that "fish out of the water" aspect of the Ringbearer's early journey.

Who knew. This one might yet become a favorite of mine, as it seems really well-done... We'll see what the future holds.

 

[Darth Rage]

Looks good fron the neck down.

 

[KAOSINLA]

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Congrats on the piece guys and thanks for the pics!!!

 

[Captain Faramir]

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I think he looks great. Maybe I'll be lucky and win some contest to get one of my own, because he looks fantastic!

 

[DarthRamuk]

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I think he looks great. Maybe I'll be lucky and win some contest to get one of my own, because he looks fantastic!

I agree....I have yet to start collecting the LOTR PF line but Lurtz and now, Frodo might just convince me enough to go on that expensive PF quest......

 

[tomandshell]

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I really do love this piece. The eyes aren't goofy, but the mouth came out of left field and became the surprise distraction on this release. In all, I think I will give it 4 stars out of five. Just a few things keep this from being perfect.

Using Pippin for the sake of comparison, the mouth area paint application on a $250 1/4 scale piece should not be inferior to the paint application on a $125 1/6 scale piece. If you're not going to paint inside the mouth, then don't sculpt it with the mouth open in the first place:

Even comparing the freckled/natural looking detailed skin on Pippin compared to the one-tone pale mannequin skin of Frodo, the larger and more expensive piece falls behind.

In addition, Frodo seems to have painted his toenails:

There can really be no excuse for these two things on a Premium Format figure--both things can and should have been caught and improved upon before it shipped.

However, these two things are not enough to bring down an overall great figure. The weathering and detailing on the costume are simply fantastic, and the likeness is great--unfortunately, it's just another terrific facial sculpt negatively impacted by sloppy paint application on the final product. Get anywhere close to the piece and that mouth is distracting. And those tacky tacked on TM labels on the name plate also keep the piece from being perfect.

However, this is actually the first Frodo of any kind in my collection, and I am more than happy that I waited for what I consider to be the best Frodo yet. (Bonus points for the base! I love that helmeted skull on the ground.) I can already tell that as the PF line grows, my old polystone pieces will gradually end up back in their boxes to make room. I love the 1/4 scale line!! Now please, please, please give us the next announcement...

 

[Captain Faramir]

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Ever since I got into SSC I've been drawn to the PF lines. Now with Frodo here, I'm beyond tempted to go for the Fellowship in 1/4 scale. Absolutely nothing else mind you, but just the nine walker. It is SO tempting, especially since they will be so spaced out. Ugh, I hate being poor--if any of you hear of any contests at any time, please let me know!

 

[pordey2]

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I love that helmeted skull on the ground.) I can already tell that as the PF line grows, my old polystone pieces will gradually end up back in their boxes to make room. I love the 1/4 scale line!! Now please, please, please give us the next announcement...

:chew
Please announce a PF Saruman so Tom sells his Polystone version to me

 

[tomandshell]

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Ever since I got into SSC I've been drawn to the PF lines. Now with Frodo here, I'm beyond tempted to go for the Fellowship in 1/4 scale. Absolutely nothing else mind you, but just the nine walker.

Well, of course it would start that way. It's just like your local drug dealer giving you your first lump of crack for free. Then, once you're hooked...



The one nice thing for budget-minded LOTR collectors is the absolutely glacial pace of this line. With one announcement per year, save up about $20 a month for the year between announcement and shipping and go through a dealer and you've got yourself a Frodo PF. Voila!!!

 

[carbo-fation]

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Frodo looks good! Too bad his mouth and feet, as Tom pointed out, look pretty bad. Why Sideshow couldn't do a more detailed mouth is beyond me. At least the tailoring looks great!

 

[tomandshell]

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Frodo looks good! Too bad his mouth and feet, as Tom pointed out, look pretty bad. Why Sideshow couldn't do a more detailed mouth is beyond me. At least the tailoring looks great!

Sideshow can do a more detailed mouth, they just chose not to this time. But if you stand back far enough all you see is one fantastic LOTR statue. The mouth is not a deal breaker, just a disappointment that in no way is bad enough to keep this piece from being a highlight of my collection. The paint application on Lurtz was some of the best work I've ever seen. This line has a bright future.

 

[Captain Faramir]

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I agree, he looks great. But man, I can't even afford a new 1/6 figure at the moment. Luckily I don't have anybody coming for a while, unless Boromir suddenly pops in out of nowhere--then I'd be in big trouble.........

 

[Seretur]

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Glad you confirmed my mouth suspicion, Tom.

It's also nice to see Pippin's mouth displayed as an example of how to paint a mouth, especially since that was the most contentious aspect of an otherwise stellar paintjob on that piece.

I don't belong in the "we must have Fellowship at all cost" camp, although I see where the sentiment comes from. The Premium Format is, if anything, a venue for displaying truly outstanding costume designs, which is why I'd much, much rather see a High-elven infantryman, a Coronation Arwen, or a Ringwraith than another Hobbit.

Are you tempted to touch-up the troublesome spots on your Frodo?

 

[tomandshell]

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Are you tempted to touch-up the troublesome spots on your Frodo?

Absolutely not!!! I don't even own a paint brush. I have never--and will never--go anywhere near any of the pieces in my collection with a jar of paint and delusions of grandeur. However Sideshow paints it for me, that's how it shall remain so long as it sits on my shelf. My fate is entirely in their hands.

I agree that this line is really ideal to highlight the fantastic costume work. You can argue about equivalent facial sculpts and paint application being found in the 12" line (although Lurtz had the most beautiful paint job I've ever seen), but if you try to tell me that anything in 1/6 scale can rival these costumes, I will laugh at you. These costumes are simply amazing. The rivets, buckles, buttons, clasps, leather work, fabrics and weathering are all the best that can be imagined. At least by me!

 

[Deadly Dagger]

Um No. Sorry. They're about as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are. They have real Clothing sure but they're totally made of poly in the bodie. These ain't Barbies.

I would have to agree with FrodoEyes...they are "doll-like". That was one reason I canceled my Lurtz, when I saw him in person at SDCC...he appeared to be a doll dressed for display. Sure they have no joints...and you can't change his outfit (im sure some will try)...but to someone who doesnt know what polystone is may think it is a doll...I really don't think you can compare these to SSW pieces...there is a whole lot more sculpting/painting going on there..besides...I bet my kingdom that it is the doll..I mean action figure people who are climbing all over these things...

 

[moonlightdrive21]

I love everything about it but the most important thing, which is the face. Does not look like him, which is a deal breaker.

 

[The Josh]

I would have to agree with FrodoEyes...they are "doll-like". That was one reason I canceled my Lurtz, when I saw him in person at SDCC...he appeared to be a doll dressed for display. Sure they have no joints...and you can't change his outfit (im sure some will try)...but to someone who doesnt know what polystone is may think it is a doll...I really don't think you can compare these to SSW pieces...there is a whole lot more sculpting/painting going on there..besides...I bet my kingdom that it is the doll..I mean action figure people who are climbing all over these things...

OK. That's your right by all means. I just don't see how anyone can look at these and go they're "Doll-Like". They're as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are since you cannot go out and change their pose nor change their outfits. I highly doubt anyone who doesn't know what polystone is would theink they're a doll. Well, I have several SSW piece in my collection like all 9 members of the Fellowship, Original Balrog, Cave Troll, RWOS, Sauron, Saruman, Grima, All the rider pieces, 4 busts (all Fellowship members), 5 Helms, 2 Enviros, Etc. So I think you're little theory goes out the door on that one.

 

[Deadly Dagger]

OK. That's your right by all means. I just don't see how anyone can look at these and go they're "Doll-Like". They're as close to dolls as the SSW pieces are since you cannot go out and change their pose nor change their outfits. I highly doubt anyone who doesn't know what polystone is would theink they're a doll. Well, I have several SSW piece in my collection like all 9 members of the Fellowship, Original Balrog, Cave Troll, RWOS, Sauron, Saruman, Grima, All the rider pieces, 4 busts (all Fellowship members), 5 Helms, 2 Enviros, Etc. So I think you're little theory goes out the door on that one.

...but how many Star Wars dolls do you have? You still can't have my kingdom...and besides you are one person...

 

[The Josh]

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Yeah, it appears overall the feet and the mouth are issues for sure. Not enough to make me want to cancel but I would have liked to see better.

This line is a great way as has been said to show off what SS can do and bring to life some of the costumes that where in LOTR. However, the Fellowship is a must! There's no point in doing a LOTR line without doing the Fellowship if based off the movies/books.