Queen Studios: LOTR - Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) 1/3 Statue

[Shoo]

 

[OzzyAndyHam]

Any more info to be found on this from Queen? Looks incredible, like they've just scaled up their InArt sculpt, which I'm all in for

 

[Gipetto0812]

Looks really good and will have to see more. Might have to sell the 1/6 figure and use that money to fund this. This also makes me wonder what impact, if any, this will have on JND's own LOTR 1/3 line. Haven't heard anything since their Arwen

 

[GaryPool]

Well this looks incredible! Think it'll put to rest all the squabble over people arguing the price of JND being super high, this is on par with Wonder Woman with less silicone.

I don't like the stature of the statue entirely, seems a tad too thin, not a very dynamic pose, not enough presence from first appearences, just doesn't feel hefty enough. The hair is impressive, in fact, it sort of all is. Will be interesting to see JND Aragorn, surprised there's not much talk over this so far.

 

[Lokki]

I'm not really feeling to impressed with this piece. The rumours are that it will be around $3K.....which is both unsurprising and disappointing at the same time. In my opinion, the likeness is off - which just seems to be par for the course for all these (so called) hyper real movie statues. The pose is oddly effeminate from the waist down, and studying the piece in detail - it seem that the most effort has been invested in the headsculpt, while the rest has been completed to a more "standard" level - e.g the hands.

Despite my misgivings about the piece itself - I have concerns over Queen Studios the company. They're unreliable in regards to deliveries and wait times. I still have an unfulfilled pre order for the black suit Black Widow, and I'm doubtful my pre order for the 1/4 Loki will be satisfied anytime soon. I see no real efforts or improvements in the way QS is honouring collectors business - so to me, this is a real excitement killer in and of itself.

Maybe the worst thing in all of this, is that I have little expectation / hope that JND can / will do any better than this version of Aragorn - I'd even go so far as to hope they don't even make an attempt (for their own sake). If i was going to get any of the current options - I'd say the best "bang per buck" is the Infinity 1/2 scale - which, of course, has it's own flaws and drawbacks.......

 

[Chopper Face]

I'm not really feeling to impressed with this piece. The rumours are that it will be around $3K.....which is both unsurprising and disappointing at the same time. In my opinion, the likeness is off - which just seems to be par for the course for all these (so called) hyper real movie statues. The pose is oddly effeminate from the waist down, and studying the piece in detail - it seem that the most effort has been invested in the headsculpt, while the rest has been completed to a more "standard" level - e.g the hands.

Despite my misgivings about the piece itself - I have concerns over Queen Studios the company. They're unreliable in regards to deliveries and wait times. I still have an unfulfilled pre order for the black suit Black Widow, and I'm doubtful my pre order for the 1/4 Loki will be satisfied anytime soon. I see no real efforts or improvements in the way QS is honouring collectors business - so to me, this is a real excitement killer in and of itself.

Maybe the worst thing in all of this, is that I have little expectation / hope that JND can / will do any better than this version of Aragorn - I'd even go so far as to hope they don't even make an attempt (for their own sake). If i was going to get any of the current options - I'd say the best "bang per buck" is the Infinity 1/2 scale - which, of course, has it's own flaws and drawbacks.......

I think the effeminate look is being created by the way they’ve tucked his duster behind the sword scabbard and folded it around the other side to show off more of the legs, which has created a curvaceous, wide hips effect.

He’s also holding his sword quite awkwardly. It’s just not working for me.

 

[Gipetto0812]

They seemed to not want to go for the hunched over in motion look that both Premium Format and the Infinity Studio statue did but in the process have him standing upright awkwardly. Would still like to see eve more photos (like what we recently got for the Walking Dead figures) considering what we have currently is not the best.

 

[Chopper Face]

Poses and looks I’d prefer- ripped straight from the movies-

I’m a big time sucker for the Amon Hen look.

The Helm’s Deep charge pose.

And facing the King of the dead.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Poses and looks I’d prefer- ripped straight from the movies-
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I’m a big time sucker for the Amon Hen look.
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The Helm’s Deep charge pose.
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And facing the King of the dead.
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As cool as the sword in front of the face is for pictures, I think blocking a key feature like the face with the sword in 3D/statue form isn't the best idea since it's permanent.

And while not the same look as far as clothing/gear, JND appear to be going with a similar pose to that Helm's Deep charge image you have there

 

[Chopper Face]

As cool as the sword in front of the face is for pictures, I think blocking a key feature like the face with the sword in 3D/statue form isn't the best idea since it's permanent.

And while not the same look as far as clothing/gear, JND appear to be going with a similar pose to that Helm's Deep charge image you have there

JND have teased Aragorn?!…

I must see this now.

 

[JackRusselTs]

That sculpt looks great. Though I’m not too crazy on statues

 

[OzzyAndyHam]

 

[Gipetto0812]

looks much better there. Sculpt also looks better than their 1/6. The question is, can the final product turn out just as good? That would be my main concern. As it stands right now, JND have their work cut out for them to compete.

High Res pic below:

 

[Rotfish]

Looks spectacular there.

 

[Nick D]

Sculpt also looks better than their 1/6.

Yeah wish that was the sculpt for the 1:6 version, same with their Joker, their 1:4 sculpt with custom paint and hair looks so good.

 

[Chopper Face]

We've come a long way from when it was first shown off. I'm loving the expression on that sculpt. Odd how QS clearly has the Two Towers or ROTK license when InArt can still only produce from FOTR.

This would be an insta-buy if I ddn't know JND were also working on Aragorn.
As it stands, I have no idea what I'll do if this go up for PO before JND have shown theirs off.

I definitely can't afford to play it fast and loose like I do with 1/6 and just assume I can sell off whatever I don't want to keep once every company has thrown their hat into the ring.

 

[Gipetto0812]

We've come a long way from when it was first shown off. I'm loving the expression on that sculpt. Odd how QS clearly has the Two Towers or ROTK license when InArt can still only produce from FOTR.

This would be an insta-buy if I ddn't know JND were also working on Aragorn.
As it stands, I have no idea what I'll do if this go up for PO before JND have shown theirs off.

I definitely can't afford to play it fast and loose like I do with 1/6 and just assume I can sell off whatever I don't want to keep once every company has thrown their hat into the ring.

I don’t think Queen Studios stuff sells out as fast as JND stuff does so I don’t think you’ll have to worry to much. JND’s is supposed to be revealed in November so not long to wait on them. It’ll be a much more even match up though with both having silicone sculpts and real rooted hair.

I do wonder if QS plans to make more than Aragorn? We already know JND have Gandalf planned for 2025 reveal and it wouldn’t surprise me if they also at least plan on Legolas. I would ideally like to not mix and match between them so they can have more unified based

 

[Chopper Face]

I don’t think Queen Studios stuff sells out as fast as JND stuff does so I don’t think you’ll have to worry to much. JND’s is supposed to be revealed in November so not long to wait on them. It’ll be a much more even match up though with both having silicone sculpts and real rooted hair.

I do wonder if QS plans to make more than Aragorn? We already know JND have Gandalf planned for 2025 reveal and it wouldn’t surprise me if they also at least plan on Legolas. I would ideally like to not mix and match between them so they can have more unified based

It's pretty much just about securing the best price.
I've never bought a JND or QS statue but get my Weta stuff from Collectible Direct in the UK and you have a short window with a slightly discounted price- then they whack it up. 1/3 scale stuff will increase by £100 or so aftera week or two.

I've seen OSK offer the odd statue here and there though so maybe he'd be a viable option here...

 

[OzzyAndyHam]

Preview from WF24

 

[marker2037]

Looks incredible. But I have multiple concerns about the piece that doesn't pertain to the sculpt and looks. Those would be 1) how damn tall is this gonna be with that sword pointed up in the air?? Seems like we are looking at 36-40", which is near impossible to display. I really wish one of these companies would do a different, sword down pose instead, even for variety's sake AND 2) what material are the clothes made out of? Can't have a pleather 1/3 Aragorn disintegrating on me like my Asmus ACI 1/6 did years ago.

Other than that, pretty stellar looking. I typically only collect 1/6 Weta LOTR now, but I do still have my Dark Rider 1/4 PF in my display and for the right character and right piece, I would consider a 1/3....That would have to likely be either Aragorn, Gandalf, or Frodo/Frodo and Sam.