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[Fritz]

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They do not ever IMHO have to touch those scales. Ever

I have to agree with this. Weta's stuff is beyond awesome in 1:6 and it's been that way since the SSW days. They don't have to do bigger scales to show they can handle their own in Middle-earth.

No question Weta's stuff is awesome but if they want my money they do.

Unless it's something as cool as Azog on Warg then they can have my money anyway!

No they don't. I am happy with the size And quality and am not a 1/4 scale nut like some

I prefer 1:4 scale. I didn't think that made me a nut?

Why do people state "yes or no" as if it's some solid fact? Some people want larger scale, some don't. Neither OPINION is right or wrong. It's personal taste for what YOU want and that's fine, but someone else isn't wrong because they like something different.

Come on Kit, you know if one doesn't agree it makes one either a noob, fanboy or epic failure. It's just how it works around here.

 

[The Josh]

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I didn't say anything about them doing it to get your money. I said they don't have to in order to show they can do great Middle-earth pieces.

 

[Fritz]

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I didn't say anything about them doing it to get your money. I said they don't have to in order to show they can do great Middle-earth pieces.

That's not what I meant. I meant if they want me to personally buy the M.E. stuff, they're going to need to go 1:4 scale because that's my main collecting focus. Their competence and quality is not in question. And on top of that, their current direction is probably good enough since I'm not so sure 1:4 collecting is all that popular anyway when it comes to M.E.

Also, since I ordered Azog and the Barrel Riders my focus is more of what you call guidelines than actual rules.

 

[FrodoEyes]

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I'm not sure Weta would have the time to invest in a larger scale. They're quite busy with collectibles and film making, and they've never done 1/4 scale before. That's not to say they won't, and it's your personal preference for a larger scale, but it's also my preference for a smaller scale where I can fit more on my shelves. 1/6 scale catches a level of detail just right, and isn't too large.

 

[Hemooo]

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glad that LOTR line still alive! can't wait for the full reveal

 

[The Josh]

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Also, since I ordered Azog and the Barrel Riders my focus is more of what you call guidelines than actual rules.

This is true.

 

[KitFisto]

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The point being is that Weta doesn't have to make pieces in those sizes to be great. They're already great and do great things.

I agree with that. My point is that personal preference is just that.....PERSONAL preference. Neither side is right or wrong for wanting a certain thing, but you're right that a company isn't good or bad based on the scale of their work.

 

[KitFisto]

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Come on Kit, you know if one doesn't agree it makes one either a noob, fanboy or epic failure. It's just how it works around here.

Exactly, just like every movie sucks if doesn't include the story or characters some fanboy DEMANDS it must have or its a "fail". Personally, I think fanboys are a fail.

 

[Danstangoe]

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I agree, WETA's stuff looks awesome but is to small for me to care about

 

[Snadinator]

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Anyone see this pic?

 

[Adolfo]

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No who is it? Is Sideshow doing a Charlton Heston 10 Commandments PF?

 

[67L88Stingray]

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No who is it? Is Sideshow doing a Charlton Heston 10 Commandments PF?

You must have missed my "Moses the White" comment a few pages back.

 

[Red]

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I hope(somehow) this turns out be one awesome piece.

 

[bill59]

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I hope(somehow) this turns out be one awesome piece.

If SS sort out the beard, it will do for me.

 

[Snadinator]

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If SS sort out the beard, it will do for me.

Not sure it is possible to mimic saruman's beard by sculpt. i have to say it looks much better painted then unpainted though.

 

[67L88Stingray]

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Not sure it is possible to mimic saruman's beard by sculpt. i have to say it looks much better painted then unpainted though.

You don't like the Weta ones?

 

[Fritz]

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https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134522

This is also 1/4 scale so apples to apples beard sculpting comparison...

I've always preferred the way Weta sculpt hair and beards to Sideshow's method/style.

 

[Snadinator]

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You don't like the Weta ones?

I am only collecting PFs at this time. Why? Does the saruman beard look good on the weta statue?

 

[The Josh]

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If SS sort out the beard, it will do for me.

It needs some minor tweaking and some grey then it should be good to go.

 

[67L88Stingray]

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I am only collecting PFs at this time. Why? Does the saruman beard look good on the weta statue?

So am I, I just meant you said it was not possible to sculpt his beard and it has been done by weta many times.