Toy Biz 12 inch Gandalf the Grey

[gabgarde]

I posted this before but in the wrong category
Anyway, is the Toy Biz 12 inch Gandalf the Grey worth using for any custom figure? I've owned one for years and have read a lot of reviews with comments ranging from "mediocre" to "decent". I know the accessories aren't perfect and the hair is too thick (i thinned down mine's) but i just can't afford Sideshow's version. Is the headsculpt good enough so that you could just tweak it to make it look more like Gandalf?

 

[gabgarde]

Oh, can anyone tell me how to post pics from photobucket?

 

[The Ringer]

I would say they only thing that is really bad on it is the doll hair beard. Toybiz put out some quality stuff.

 

[gabgarde]

Got to agree with you on the beard. It took a long time for the hair and beard to relax, "straighten" and flatten.

 

[thenammagazine]

Still don't think you'll be able to beat Tim's sclupt:

 

[gabgarde]

probably not, but at least better than what he (Toy Biz Gandalf) looks like now (if he were re-sculpted/repainted)

 

[bill59]

Oh, can anyone tell me how to post pics from photobucket?

Okay I'll do my best.

First go to your photobucket page select the image you want to import.

A window like this will be visible.

Copy the 'Direct link' code.

Go back to you SF page.

Select the 'Insert Image' icon above


A window like this will pop up

Past the 'Direct link' code here.

The code of the image you selected will appear in your post window.


Will look something like this (IMG]https:// Direct Like code here [/IMG)


When you preview or submit your post the image will be in place.

Hope this is of some help, I am sure there are instructions somewhere on this site, but this might do you for now.

Best of luck with it gabgarde, hope it works for you.



Bill

 

[gabgarde]

Thanks, Bill

 

[gabgarde]

Just wanted to share pics of my Toy Biz Gandalf and, thanks to Bill, I can! Pics are a little blurry though.

 

[ChibiSchmoo]

You definitely made him look better! The hat is still ridiculous, of course.

I think the clothing is quite salvagable, and the cord belt is actually better than Sideshow's version.

Hair aside, I think there's a decent McKellen likeness there. Problem is, to me it looks like McKellen without the Gandalf makeup (i.e. no oversized nose to compensate for the beard.)

If Sideshow's full figure is out of your price range, you might consider picking up a loose body/head if a place like Toy Anxiety ever gets any in again. Then just add the Toybiz clothes. Of course, you might also want the better Sideshow accessories - sword/scabbard/belt and staff.

 

[gabgarde]

Problem is, to me it looks like McKellen without the Gandalf makeup (i.e. no oversized nose to compensate for the beard.)

Maye when they used the "Real Scan" on Ian McKellen they forgot that he wore a fake nose in the movie.

If Sideshow's full figure is out of your price range, you might consider picking up a loose body/head if a place like Toy Anxiety ever gets any in again. Then just add the Toybiz clothes. Of course, you might also want the better Sideshow accessories - sword/scabbard/belt and staff.

Thanks for the info. I never knew that you could buy loose Gandalf parts on the internet. I've been looking for that kind of stuff in the same stores over and over again because they're the only stores I know.

 

[The Ringer]

Always check ebay for parts.

 

[alberto huesca]

I´m starting with my LOTR collection, I went for Asmus in majority, but for the gray version I purchased the Toy Biz, even with all the hate that figure has, is not that bad, actually for the price I love it. here are some photos.

 

[hoodonit00]

Sorry but that figure is horrible. Doesn’t even deserve to share the photo with GTW.