It does look good. Mine arrives on Thursday.
Statue Uruk-Hai General Helm
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The Craw
Super Freak
Be prepared. It weighs absolutely nothing. Felt like the UPS guy handed me an empty box.
LOL!!! I know. I wish they would have stayed with metal.
dfchang
Super Freak
Okay so I got it in a few days ago and I have to say I am disappointed.
I own EVERY helm in the line including the Witch King crown. So this was a no-brainer for me and I was very excited not only to see this release but also because it looked like the helms would be returning in a big way.
The difference in material is HUGE. There is no weight to this thing AT ALL. One of the cool things about the mini-helm line is the fact that they are all METAL and you could feel the weight of them in your hand.
This thing honestly feels like a cheap piece of plastic.
I'm really bummed out by this. I LOVE the mini-helms and this thing is seriously a stomach-punch. I would have gladly paid another 50 dollars to get this in metal.
Another WTF moment from Weta.
I really hope ANYONE who has Daniel Falconer's ear tells him this is a horrible, horrible mistake. They would have sold this out in a few hours even at 100 bucks but you need to make this metal, what we got this time around is a travesty.
I own EVERY helm in the line including the Witch King crown. So this was a no-brainer for me and I was very excited not only to see this release but also because it looked like the helms would be returning in a big way.
The difference in material is HUGE. There is no weight to this thing AT ALL. One of the cool things about the mini-helm line is the fact that they are all METAL and you could feel the weight of them in your hand.
This thing honestly feels like a cheap piece of plastic.
I'm really bummed out by this. I LOVE the mini-helms and this thing is seriously a stomach-punch. I would have gladly paid another 50 dollars to get this in metal.
Another WTF moment from Weta.
I really hope ANYONE who has Daniel Falconer's ear tells him this is a horrible, horrible mistake. They would have sold this out in a few hours even at 100 bucks but you need to make this metal, what we got this time around is a travesty.
This has me very concerned.
Mine is due to arrive tomorrow. The photos do look great so I'm hoping that the choice of material won't be a let-down for me.
Mine is due to arrive tomorrow. The photos do look great so I'm hoping that the choice of material won't be a let-down for me.
Deadly Dagger
Minister Of Fire
Saw this at the con and thought it looked cool..not metal?...not interested.
FrodoEyes
Super Freak
And there's the problem. It looks cool? Great, stick it on your display shelf and be happy with how good it looks next to the others. I don't hold my collectibles so I wouldn't notice what it, or anything else I have, weighs.
The Craw
Super Freak
Yup. You can't tell what it's made out of by looking at it. Some people just have to make every excuse in the world when they pass on an item. Do you guys hold these in your lap?? It's an art piece. The details are there right down to the paint detail. Display it and look at it. That's what it is meant for.
shocktrooper_au
Super Freak
Well I never bought the Gandalf hat from the line because it was Metal 
just seemed wrong as this does now
just seemed wrong as this does now
The Craw
Super Freak
Well I never bought the Gandalf hat from the line because it was Metal
Yeah that makes sense. The same reason I don't buy action figures or statues anymore. Cuz they are made of plastic and polystone instead of real human flesh.
Mine arrived today and it fits right in with my other helms on the shelves. Impossible to tell visually that the material is different from the original line's.
The fact that its made of plastic does somewhat rub me the wrong way, though. It's not a deal-breaker but I have to admit that I'm still a little disappointed. I would imagine it would be comparable to getting the new Barad-Dur environment piece in light-weight molded plastic but at the same price point of a polystone one.
By the way, I'm not sure if it's a flaw but the eye cutouts on mine appeared to be off-centered. Comparing it to my SS/Weta Berserker helm, which has the eyes centered, you can definitely see a difference.*
*Disclaimer: I know that the orcs under Orthanc were not the best in following factory blue-prints, but the difference is quite noticeable.
With that being said, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next piece in the line shall be. Keep 'em comin'!
The fact that its made of plastic does somewhat rub me the wrong way, though. It's not a deal-breaker but I have to admit that I'm still a little disappointed. I would imagine it would be comparable to getting the new Barad-Dur environment piece in light-weight molded plastic but at the same price point of a polystone one.
By the way, I'm not sure if it's a flaw but the eye cutouts on mine appeared to be off-centered. Comparing it to my SS/Weta Berserker helm, which has the eyes centered, you can definitely see a difference.*
*Disclaimer: I know that the orcs under Orthanc were not the best in following factory blue-prints, but the difference is quite noticeable.
With that being said, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next piece in the line shall be. Keep 'em comin'!
Deadly Dagger
Minister Of Fire
Also, make sure to keep any oscillating fans turned off in you display room. With that large blade at the top, I can see this helm taking flight...
Boromir
Super Freak
Material is still a quality issue.
It's like buying your wedding rings made of steel with gold plating instead of 24k gold.
It's like buying your wedding rings made of steel with gold plating instead of 24k gold.
The Craw
Super Freak
Do you mean off centered left - right?? If so, i think it just appears that way cuz of the hand print. Optical illusion type thing.
I thought so too but it's like both eyes are shifted to the right, when looking at it straight on and the left eye is a little higher than the right. Now that I look at it again, it may not be the eyes that are off but the side armor that are not symetrical, giving that impression. It's no big deal, though. It still looks cool.
shocktrooper_au
Super Freak
, but I own it all the same 
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