galactiboy
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Re: Gandalf the Grey 12" in hand pics !!!
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Re: Gandalf the Grey 12" in hand pics !!!
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King Darkness
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Awesome work MF!
With yours and GBs pix I want my staff to light up!
Awesome work MF!
With yours and GBs pix I want my staff to light up!
uscmhicks
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great photos guys , this guy looks pretty bad ass.
great photos guys , this guy looks pretty bad ass.
DarkArtist81
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To me.... EVERYTHING needs a repaint.
No it don't.
But curious to see what you do with it.
To me.... EVERYTHING needs a repaint.
galactiboy
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Wow, that is fantastic looking
Really shows of how awesome this figure is... too bad it's the last for awhile
Wow, that is fantastic looking
Really shows of how awesome this figure is... too bad it's the last for awhile
galactiboy
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And when it comes to you it all looks better with one The paint work on Gandalf is probably the closest to HT quality we've seen from Sideshow and the warmth of the skin tone might be even a smidge better. But, I can definitely see how a little extra care could really bring the sculpt out... and you can get rid of that cursed doll-dot!!! 
To me.... EVERYTHING needs a repaint.
And when it comes to you it all looks better with one
The paint work on Gandalf is probably the closest to HT quality we've seen from Sideshow and the warmth of the skin tone might be even a smidge better. But, I can definitely see how a little extra care could really bring the sculpt out... and you can get rid of that cursed doll-dot!!! 
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Outstanding, Sean! Love that poster.
Should do one for every figure in the on-hold line.
Outstanding, Sean! Love that poster.
Should do one for every figure in the on-hold line.
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I want Gandalfs staff to light up damn it!!!
I want Gandalfs staff to light up damn it!!!
King Darkness
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I thought about that, but I am currently broke
I thought about that, but I am currently broke
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Tell me about...and I got Indy coming in 2 weeks.
The problem with making it light up is there's nowhere to hide the battery; it would have to go up his sleeve...which means wires.
I thought about that, but I am currently broke
Tell me about...and I got Indy coming in 2 weeks.
The problem with making it light up is there's nowhere to hide the battery; it would have to go up his sleeve...which means wires.
lerath666
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indy's only two weeks off? ugh. well. glad I've got the funds ready and waiting for him.... hooooboy. this is gonna be a fun time.
indy's only two weeks off? ugh. well. glad I've got the funds ready and waiting for him.... hooooboy. this is gonna be a fun time.
galactiboy
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Hey man, I can make your staff glow free of charge...
I thought about that, but I am currently broke
Hey man, I can make your staff glow free of charge...
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More pics with the Hobbits guys!
More pics with the Hobbits guys!
jake26
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I just received my Gandalf today and I love him.
The Sculpt is the best I have seen from Sideshow in both Star Wars and LoTR lines I collect. The paint application could have been slightly better in the eyes but that is just a small observation. The wrinkles in the face look wonderful with a hint of shadow. I am glad they didn't try to accent them with paint. The beard is full of detail and with just enough shading to add depth. I cannot say enough about this sculpt.
I also love the costume. I do wish SS could hide the threads a bit more and the material lacks the matty look of the movie but it is a good job none the less. The hat fits nice and is shaped perfectly. You do need the cloak on with the hood adjusted up to keep the hat from looking to high on the head.
The accessories are well done and I do encourage people to check the SS website for reference photos on how to attach the sword because many photos from Freaks show they have it incorrect. The staffs and book are very detailed and well done.
My only gripe is the buck body. My ankles are soooooo looooose that you can spin them and the legs move like a rag doll. Unacceptable. There is no chance my figure can stand in any pose without the stand. For $100, I expect more.
Thanks for reading.
I just received my Gandalf today and I love him.
The Sculpt is the best I have seen from Sideshow in both Star Wars and LoTR lines I collect. The paint application could have been slightly better in the eyes but that is just a small observation. The wrinkles in the face look wonderful with a hint of shadow. I am glad they didn't try to accent them with paint. The beard is full of detail and with just enough shading to add depth. I cannot say enough about this sculpt.
I also love the costume. I do wish SS could hide the threads a bit more and the material lacks the matty look of the movie but it is a good job none the less. The hat fits nice and is shaped perfectly. You do need the cloak on with the hood adjusted up to keep the hat from looking to high on the head.
The accessories are well done and I do encourage people to check the SS website for reference photos on how to attach the sword because many photos from Freaks show they have it incorrect. The staffs and book are very detailed and well done.
My only gripe is the buck body. My ankles are soooooo looooose that you can spin them and the legs move like a rag doll. Unacceptable. There is no chance my figure can stand in any pose without the stand. For $100, I expect more.
Thanks for reading.
McFly
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A couple more from me - this is how I've ended up posing him for display. The last shot's taken in low-light but a good indication of the actual colour of the beard and cloak. Surprised to find myself going without the hat - there's just something more quintessentially McKellen about the hatless look for me. Still wish there was more flexibility with the neck for posing - if you want him to look down, you basically have to bend him at the waist and try and get the buck to hold the pose - but I can't imagine how they could have pulled that off without a tighter neck connector or using a less rigid material for the beard. All in all, this can stand next to HT figures on the shelf and not look out of place - and the more I look at it next to Old Ben, the more I think this is my favourite SS toy EVER.
A couple more from me - this is how I've ended up posing him for display. The last shot's taken in low-light but a good indication of the actual colour of the beard and cloak. Surprised to find myself going without the hat - there's just something more quintessentially McKellen about the hatless look for me. Still wish there was more flexibility with the neck for posing - if you want him to look down, you basically have to bend him at the waist and try and get the buck to hold the pose - but I can't imagine how they could have pulled that off without a tighter neck connector or using a less rigid material for the beard. All in all, this can stand next to HT figures on the shelf and not look out of place - and the more I look at it next to Old Ben, the more I think this is my favourite SS toy EVER.
FelMar
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Congrats to all who got gandy...
he looks great !
Sweet pics, guys
Congrats to all who got gandy...
he looks great !
Sweet pics, guys
cerealkeller
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SOOOOO tempted. SOOOOOO broke. Don't even know if I can afford Indy. Male prostitution is not what it used to be.
SOOOOO tempted. SOOOOOO broke. Don't even know if I can afford Indy. Male prostitution is not what it used to be.
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