WETA returns to LOTR 1:6?

[The Josh]

Forget that rebuying everyone again. It all goes in the same collection and helps create a great look. All you have to do is group them together on shelves.

 

[FrodoEyes]

wo wo wo!!

Why are you getting worried about scale? The new Hobbit statues are the same scale as the old SSW statues, and the new LOTR statues will be the same scale.... they're ALL 1/6 scale. I don't see how there can be any doubt??

I have both the SSW GTG and the Hobbit GTG, and they're exactly the same scale. Infact i have them displayed side-by-side at the moment.
I really don't see what the problem is.

 

[The Josh]

wo wo wo!!

Why are you getting worried about scale? The new Hobbit statues are the same scale as the old SSW statues, and the new LOTR statues will be the same scale.... they're ALL 1/6 scale. I don't see how there can be any doubt??

I have both the SSW GTG and the Hobbit GTG, and they're exactly the same scale. Infact i have them displayed side-by-side at the moment.
I really don't see what the problem is.

That was my thought as well. I was pretty sure they're the same scale but I've been wrong before.

 

[Adolfo]

wo wo wo!!

Why are you getting worried about scale? The new Hobbit statues are the same scale as the old SSW statues, and the new LOTR statues will be the same scale.... they're ALL 1/6 scale. I don't see how there can be any doubt??

I have both the SSW GTG and the Hobbit GTG, and they're exactly the same scale. Infact i have them displayed side-by-side at the moment.
I really don't see what the problem is.

:tap no

 

[FrodoEyes]

Well that's cleared that up then

 

[Geb]

wo wo wo!!

Why are you getting worried about scale? The new Hobbit statues are the same scale as the old SSW statues, and the new LOTR statues will be the same scale.... they're ALL 1/6 scale. I don't see how there can be any doubt??

I have both the SSW GTG and the Hobbit GTG, and they're exactly the same scale. Infact i have them displayed side-by-side at the moment.
I really don't see what the problem is.

I think the real question may be if the new Weta 1/6th line will be comparable to the SIDESHOW Maquette statues (sans base of course). There would be some grumbling if they didn't match...but I understand that all the Weta and SSW stuff should be the same...makes total sense.

 

[Wise yoda]

Can't they just go on with the sideshow maquette line...?

 

[The Ween]

Even if Weta was to do some of the characters that they've already done in the past, it doesn't mean you have to buy it again. I didn't collect SSWeta so I wouldn't mind if they made new statues of "old" characters.

As for bases, I like the "busy" bases better, but you have to take what you can get. The plain bases don't turn me off from the statues at all.

 

[Darkmatter]

Forget that rebuying everyone again. It all goes in the same collection and helps create a great look. All you have to do is group them together on shelves.

my collection includes different scales and formats, large and small, statue and bust. who wants exactly the same size when displaying. isn't that boring?

 

[The Josh]

my collection includes different scales and formats, large and small, statue and bust. who wants exactly the same size when displaying. isn't that boring?

I understand people wanting 1:6 statues to be close to the same. The size of Weta's stuff is so close to the old SSW items its not enough for me personally to worry.

 

[cstojano]

Odd, my impression of the new gandalf is that it is much larger than the old one. Surely someone here has both.

 

[Gwindor]

Odd, my impression of the new gandalf is that it is much larger than the old one. Surely someone here has both.

Olórin posted this image in the "Weta: The Hobbit - Gandalf The Grey" thread and wrote that the old Gandlaf is about an inch shorter than the new one.;

Original post

 

[DaveMac]

1/6 is not 1/6.5 or 1/7 that is the reality

Your right. 1/6 is NOT 1/6.5


1/6.5 is 1/6.5

How could I miss that?

 

[DaveMac]

Olórin posted this image in the "Weta: The Hobbit - Gandalf The Grey" thread and wrote that the old Gandlaf is about an inch shorter than the new one.;

Original post

The 'old' version is leaning forward, bent over a bit. The scale is the same

I suppose it's a different arquement than likeness issues

 

[cstojano]

Ok postures aside though my eye does not make those pieces the same scale. The new one is larger in many ways, height, girth, not to mention the amazing sculpt of the face. I love how this could serve as 1:9 of a new take on the original Fellowship. If they do Legolas cagy enough we are at 2:9. A new Boromir to go with Faramir - no brainer. Four hobbits, piece of cake. With all these dwarf bodies floating around a new Gimli is in the cards. SO really its just a new aragorn that I am worried about

 

[Darkmatter]

hate to say it but the old one looks better. i think it originally sold for around $100 retail.

 

[EnShinNoi]

hate to say it but the old one looks better. i think it originally sold for around $100 retail.

I think you're on your own with that one

 

[The Josh]

hate to say it but the old one looks better. i think it originally sold for around $100 retail.

The original GTG sold for $125 when it went up for order. Both are really cool. I prefer the likeness on The Hobbit GTG more.

 

[DaveMac]

Just posted this on S+F as the scale issue is spilling into rider and steed as well

Gothmog on Warg

Top of gnarly head to waist approx 5 inch



Hip to knee approx 3 inch



Knee to foot approx 3 inch



Total height of Gothmog approx 11 inch >/< 1/4 inch

Compared to similar gnarly headed Orc who stands at 11inch




dust over :thumbs

 

[DaveMac]

Aragorn on steed and Aragorn on feet




Head to waist is approx 5inch




Waist to knee is approx 3 1/2 inch



Knee to foot is approx 3 1/2 inch



Stand in King of Gondor is approx 12 inch



Conclusion: They are all in scale and my collection is due a dusting!