Queen Studios / InArt to do sixth scale figures

[lordnastrond]

All the important info from the InArt/MorFig Q&A that took place at the Tokyo Event:

Thanks for putting all this together mate.
Its great appreciated by all us here.

1/6 and 1/12 figures of Black Myth Wukong will go up for pre-order this year.

This is one I am looking forward to, the proto of the figure just looks incredible.

• Sam and Frodo from Fellowship of the Ring seem to be the next and likely final LoTR figures, as sadly other characters from the franchise are not being considered at the moment.
• Gandalf the White might yet be made, Frodo and Sam are set to release in 2026.

This is such an upsetting and nonsensical decision - why do 5/9 of the Fellowship? Especially considering the remaining figures are Hobbits and a Dwarf whose bodies they will have already done the R&D for Pippin & Merry with Frodo and Sam, and likewise Gimli from Thorin.

Speaking of - what about the Thorin proto

Is he still happening?

This makes me feel like I made the right choice in not getting Legolas, having him and Aragorn but not Gimli or other members of the Fellowship feels wrong and it would bother me. This also makes me less likely to get Gandalf the White.

• Adult Harry Potter version is coming in 2026.

• For Harry Potter, Snape and Malfoy will likely go up for pre-order this year, Sirius Black next year.

Wonder what Harry would be considered the adult?
Deathly Hallows I assume? Which I know a few people here want, but IMO just isn't "wizardy" enough to be all that exciting as a figure - he could come wit a few of the Horcruxes but other than that how would you polish up this figure to be more impressive then the Young Harry figure?
Any ideas?
Glad to hear Snape and Malfoy are going ahead, interesting that they are going for Sirius as the next character, given he isn't from PS - would we consider Sirius a major supporting character of the series?
What I am VERY NERVOUS about is not hearing anything more about Dumbledore - they did a great proto of him and now we aren't hearing anything about him being made or if he EVER gonna be made, this in addition to the LOTR news is pretty nervewracking, Dumbledore needs to be the first adult HP character put up for pre-order, he is too integral to the series.

• More 1/12 Dark Knight: Metal figures will be made.
• 1/6 and 1/12 figures from The Dark Knight will be on pre-order this year; The 1/12 price should be around $60 based on Japanese pricing.
• InArt has plans to release a new Heath Ledger Joker using all the experience they've gained since entering the 1/6 market.
• Ben Affleck's Batman and Gadot's Wonder Woman will likely go up for pre-order this year, but other members of the Justice League are not being considered at the moment.
• Joker 2 figures not being considered.
• They will improve Bale's likeness on the 1/12 Dark Knight figure; Joker and Bane will also be coming in 1/12; Vehicles not being considered.

So, let me start with saying how ******* SICK I am of The Dark Knight, the market is utterly saturated - the movie is great, but it would be nice for companies to actually give us something else for once.
Not shocked about Joker 2 - what a car crash of a movie.
Now it makes sense why they are doing BVS rather than JL - limits the line to just the DC Trinity.

• Terminator not coming any time soon, they'd like to get more experience before tackling the license.

Pretty much inevitable once HT beat them to the punch, at least the threat of Inart tackling the line made HT finally commit to new figures.
Competition is a good thing for us lot.

• Back to the Future and Top Gun licenses not being considered at the moment.
• There will be 1/6 Matrix figures.
• Game of Thrones Daenerys is still planned, will likely release in 2026.
• The Walking Dead figures are also scheduled to release in 2026.
• 1/6 and 1/12 figures of Bruce Lee may go up for pre-order this year.
• It seems like only Neo will be made for the Matrix license as other characters are not currently being considered.
• Other Keanu Reeves films not being considered.
• Jessica Atreides is coming and should be out next year.
• Zendaya's Chani will likely be coming in 2026.

Yeah, these figures/lines are not really my thing - which may be a little disappointing to my inner geek but is great for my wallet.

• Other styles for Michael Jackson being considered.
• Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal" version will be up for pre-order this year.

Not sure why Inart decided we need multiple figures of a world-famous nonce but not a full Fellowship.

Disney's Marvel and Star Wars are not being considered. (Everyone knew that)

Honestly - this is a relief, Star Wars and MCU figures dominate the the industry as it is.

Really mixed bag of news

 

[Bluemonday]

Were they doing BVS Bruce or Knightmare Batman? I thought I had read it was just BVS regular Batman suit earlier?

That’s what I remember was said in one of their previous Q&As that they were planning on doing a 3 pack. I checked the Inart Batfleck thread though and they did only show off the BVS Batman concept from last weeks event, so it’s possible they only do that look.

 

[Redditeer28]

For those thinkng it's nonsensical to not finish the fellowship, Inart have the sales figures and it's likely that it's nonsensical for them to spend on production to sell a fraction of what they need to profit. These aren't free to make.

To those saying you're glad that you never ordered Legolas. This could be why they aren't finishing the fellowship.

 

[Rzeznikk]

For those thinkng it's nonsensical to not finish the fellowship, Inart have the sales figures and it's likely that it's nonsensical for them to spend on production to sell a fraction of what they need to profit. These aren't free to make.

To those saying you're glad that you never ordered Legolas. This could be why they aren't finishing the fellowship.

So this is @Wor-Gar 's fault

 

[Redditeer28]

So this is @Wor-Gar 's fault

Almost exclusively, yes. Let's point and yell.

 

[Gpanthony]

Speaking of - what about the Thorin proto

Is he still happening?

Thorin was on display at this event and the one last week, he's probably coming soon.

 

[lordnastrond]

Any news on the Dumbledore figure?
We had a proto that looked pre-order ready and never saw or heard of him again.

 

[Wor-Gar]

So this is @Wor-Gar 's fault

Almost exclusively, yes. Let's point and yell.

 

[R_R_X]

Thanks for putting all this together mate.
Its great appreciated by all us here.



This is one I am looking forward to, the proto of the figure just looks incredible.


This is such an upsetting and nonsensical decision - why do 5/9 of the Fellowship? Especially considering the remaining figures are Hobbits and a Dwarf whose bodies they will have already done the R&D for Pippin & Merry with Frodo and Sam, and likewise Gimli from Thorin.

Speaking of - what about the Thorin proto

Is he still happening?

This makes me feel like I made the right choice in not getting Legolas, having him and Aragorn but not Gimli or other members of the Fellowship feels wrong and it would bother me. This also makes me less likely to get Gandalf the White.



Wonder what Harry would be considered the adult?
Deathly Hallows I assume? Which I know a few people here want, but IMO just isn't "wizardy" enough to be all that exciting as a figure - he could come wit a few of the Horcruxes but other than that how would you polish up this figure to be more impressive then the Young Harry figure?
Any ideas?
Glad to hear Snape and Malfoy are going ahead, interesting that they are going for Sirius as the next character, given he isn't from PS - would we consider Sirius a major supporting character of the series?
What I am VERY NERVOUS about is not hearing anything more about Dumbledore - they did a great proto of him and now we aren't hearing anything about him being made or if he EVER gonna be made, this in addition to the LOTR news is pretty nervewracking, Dumbledore needs to be the first adult HP character put up for pre-order, he is too integral to the series.



So, let me start with saying how ******* SICK I am of The Dark Knight, the market is utterly saturated - the movie is great, but it would be nice for companies to actually give us something else for once.
Not shocked about Joker 2 - what a car crash of a movie.
Now it makes sense why they are doing BVS rather than JL - limits the line to just the DC Trinity.


Pretty much inevitable once HT beat them to the punch, at least the threat of Inart tackling the line made HT finally commit to new figures.
Competition is a good thing for us lot.



Yeah, these figures/lines are not really my thing - which may be a little disappointing to my inner geek but is great for my wallet.


Not sure why Inart decided we need multiple figures of a world-famous nonce but not a full Fellowship.


Honestly - this is a relief, Star Wars and MCU figures dominate the the industry as it is.

Really mixed bag of news

I wish I could help but the new information comes from InArt's answers from the Q&A they held at the Tokyo event. So if there's no information on X or Y, it's because no one asked about it.

 

[Hologram AI]

For those thinkng it's nonsensical to not finish the fellowship, Inart have the sales figures and it's likely that it's nonsensical for them to spend on production to sell a fraction of what they need to profit. These aren't free to make.

To those saying you're glad that you never ordered Legolas. This could be why they aren't finishing the fellowship.

Same thing happened with Harry Potter. People didn’t order Harry thinking they wouldn’t do Ron and Hermione. Fast track to both of them being announced shortly after and people missing out on the preorder of Harry.

I can see them eventually making Gimli and people scrambling to get Legolas.

 

[Venzarr]

Thorin was on display at this event and the one last week, he's probably coming soon.

Was Denji/CSM on display at this event also like the one last week? Can’t find any pictures

I wish people would upload pics of everything but I guess people only take pictures of what they want to see

 

[HyperDrive]

I think part of the reason why people are like this is the need to complete “lines” and the pushback to have “one-offs” and standalone pieces. “Can’t have Harry without so and so!”

Idk, I boil it down to whether I like the character on its own merits enough to want in the collection or not. I understand the argument that the Fellowship looks better with all 9 members, but damn, Idk, part of me can’t help but think did/do some of y’all even care for some of these characters? Or are they just display dressing and companion pieces?

Edit: to add, INART had always been vocal about making more Fellowship members if there was a demand. Ideally, they want to complete it but ultimately, it’s gonna depend on the consumer base. Jokes on some of y’all, imo. And yeah, Legolas was pricier, but if I wanted him, I’d still have gotten him cause I’d place value on it wanting Legolas in the collection and hope they keep going down the “line”.

 

[dominishin]

Yeah I just buy figures based on whether I like it or not. Never planned on buying full fellowship anyways, all the hobbits generically will look the same on the shelf.

I did want Gimli though.

 

[R_R_X]

I think part of the reason why people are like this is the need to complete “lines” and the pushback to have “one-offs” and standalone pieces. “Can’t have Harry without so and so!”

Idk, I boil it down to whether I like the character on its own merits enough to want in the collection or not. I understand the argument that the Fellowship looks better with all 9 members, but damn, Idk, part of me can’t help but think did/do some of y’all even care for some of these characters? Or are they just display dressing and companion pieces?

If they're doing Gandalf the White I think most collectors would be happy with the remaining Fellowship at the end of the films. Aragorn, Legolas, Frodo, Sam, Gimli, Merry and Pippin.

Frodo and Sam are the heart of the story in my opinion so I think it's great that they're doing them, I think the casual collector will probably be happy with those two alongside Gandalf or Aragorn. As far as the rest, especially Merry and Pippin, I think we have to be realistic and take into account these would not sell all that well, especially if you don't already have EVERY LoTR figure they've done to complete the Fellowship.

At the end of the day InArt has to prioritize what will bring in the money, will it be Merry and Pippin or another Ledger Joker? We all know the answer to that.

 

[newapelles]

I'll be ordering the Sam/Frodo pack and Wonder Woman. Not much interest in anything else they mentioned. I'd only get GOT figures from the earlier seasons.

Like others have said, it would be a shame if InArt didn't make more LOTR. That's the only line I was actually intent on getting. Seeing as they already have a Thorin prototype, I just assumed a Gimli figure was on the way. Seems strange to make the other two hunters but leave out the best sprinter of the trio.

Also, if InArt is really considering what will or won't sell, it seems strange to make a figure like Jessica Atreides. I'm supposed to believe Jessica would sell better than Gimli or Boromir? That doesn't make much sense. Don't get me wrong, Jessica would look amazing in figure form, but I just don't see a ton of collectors shelling out $500+ for her.

 

[HyperDrive]

If they're doing Gandalf the White I think most collectors would be happy with the remaining Fellowship at the end of the films. Aragorn, Legolas, Frodo, Sam, Gimli, Merry and Pippin.

Frodo and Sam are the heart of the story in my opinion so I think it's great that they're doing them, I think the casual collector will probably be happy with those two alongside Gandalf or Aragorn. As far as the rest, especially Merry and Pippin, I think we have to be realistic and take into account these would not sell all that well, especially if you don't already have EVERY LoTR figure they've done to complete the Fellowship.

At the end of the day InArt has to prioritize what will bring in the money, will it be Merry and Pippin or another Ledger Joker? We all know the answer to that.

I had added an edit, but yeah it all comes down to market demand. John w/ INART had been vocal that they want to complete the 9 Fellowship members but if there was demand..

I thought you said Gandalf the White wasn’t on the docket like the user on FB was implying… but agreed. Most casual collectors will be happy enough with GtG, Aragorn, Legolas and Frodo and Sam. INART needs and should do Gimli though, cause a good majority of the casual LOTR collectors find the Three Hunters to be the “coolest”. If they don’t make Gimli, they’re setting themselves up for immense uproar I think.

 

[HyperDrive]

Also, if InArt is really considering what will or won't sell, it seems strange to make a figure like Jessica Atreides. I'm supposed to believe Jessica would sell better than Gimli or Boromir? That doesn't make much sense. Don't get me wrong, Jessica would look amazing in figure form, but I just don't see a ton of collectors shelling out $500+ for her.

Yeah, Jessica is an interesting choice. I don’t think it’d be cost-effective.

Also, I’m left wondering which look and from which film are they planning?

Only Chani and Jessica have been mentioned based of R_R_X’s notes.

 

[R_R_X]

I had added an edit, but yeah it all comes down to market demand. John w/ INART had been vocal that they want to complete the 9 Fellowship members but if there was demand..

I thought you said Gandalf the White wasn’t on the docket like the user on FB was implying… but agreed. Most casual collectors will be happy enough with GtG, Aragorn, Legolas and Frodo and Sam. INART needs and should do Gimli though, cause a good majority of the casual LOTR collectors find the Three Hunters to be the “coolest”. If they don’t make Gimli, they’re setting themselves up for immense uproar I think.

The OP from the original Chinese thread said GtW could still be made, but that was about it, no confirmation that it was coming. I'm just being a bit hopeful for the sake of people that want them to continue making LoTR figures.

I'll be ordering the Sam/Frodo pack and Wonder Woman. Not much interest in anything else they mentioned. I'd only get GOT figures from the earlier seasons.

Like others have said, it would be a shame if InArt didn't make more LOTR. That's the only line I was actually intent on getting. Seeing as they already have a Thorin prototype, I just assumed a Gimli figure was on the way. Seems strange to make the other two hunters but leave out the best sprinter of the trio.

Also, if InArt is really considering what will or won't sell, it seems strange to make a figure like Jessica Atreides. I'm supposed to believe Jessica would sell better than Gimli or Boromir? That doesn't make much sense. Don't get me wrong, Jessica would look amazing in figure form, but I just don't see a ton of collectors shelling out $500+ for her.

You bring up a good point I've also given some thought to, why seemingly abandon LoTR for the moment but make Jessica Atreides, Sirius Black, another MJ... Could the licensor fees be cheaper for some of those when compared to LoTR? Maybe? Maybe InArt is happy giving lines a chance up until they stop selling, which is a pretty common business tactic. Let's see, they made Gandalf and Aragorn, those seemed to sell well, so they give us Legolas and Nazgul, which perhaps didn't do as well. Perhaps if Frodo and Sam sell amazingly well they may yet go back to the drawing board to complete the Fellowship or at the very least give people more figures from the franchise, the question is, will they sell well?

 

[Cazza]

Not to do full fellowship I can kind of understand (although think they should) but not to do Gimli is ridiculous, you could have the 3 hunters, then frodo n sam with Gandalf. I'm with someone else who said they might give up their pre-order of Legolas, to sad to see him without Gimli

 

[Rzeznikk]

The OP from the original Chinese thread said GtW could still be made, but that was about it, no confirmation that it was coming. I'm just being a bit hopeful for the sake of people that want them to continue making LoTR figures.

You bring up a good point I've also given some thought to, why seemingly abandon LoTR for the moment but make Jessica Atreides, Sirius Black, another MJ... Could the licensor fees be cheaper for some of those when compared to LoTR? Maybe? Maybe InArt is happy giving lines a chance up until they stop selling, which is a pretty common business tactic. Let's see, they made Gandalf and Aragorn, those seemed to sell well, so they give us Legolas and Nazgul, which perhaps didn't do as well. Perhaps if Frodo and Sam sell amazingly well they may yet go back to the drawing board to complete the Fellowship or at the very least give people more figures from the franchise, the question is, will they sell well?

Well, they should really make a public statement in regards to the line. If they indeed want to finish the Fellowship but it depends on the sales let the collectors know this. Collectors speak with their wallets. If they want the Fellowship then get on board. People are more inclined to sit it out if there's no chance at all.