|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 11 2012, 1:16am
Post #26 of 51
(3245 views)
Shortcut
|
They are a little high in price for just child's toys. The company describes the 6" figures as collectibles. So being critical is appropriate here.
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 11 2012, 1:19am
Post #27 of 51
(3382 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Some by Toy Biz were excellent
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
But others I wouldn't buy because they looked awful. Most of the versions of Aragorn made me cringe. I think I finally found one toward the later period that I could live with.
The articulation points are clunkier on these, that's for sure. It could be better. But it could be worse.
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Jul 11 2012, 2:19am
Post #29 of 51
(3335 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Those prices are comparable to ToyBiz and those were 'toys'
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I think they're hoping for the best of both worlds: toys for kids... collectible for adults.
And even at that price, I can tell you I found plenty in boxes of toys in garage sales purchased for 8-13 year old.
If you're going to sell to kids, the toys must be durable and preferably bendable.
Even smaller figures clearly meant for kids - like the Avatar, Last Airbender movie toys - are at least $8 new and at full price.
And even not considering them to be toys... I don't think they were bad. I would buy them and be happy with them.
LOTR soundtrack website ~ magpie avatar gallery
TORn History Mathom-house ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
Mauricio
Bree
Jul 11 2012, 3:15am
Post #30 of 51
(3304 views)
Shortcut
|
|
That's how Bilbo will LOOK like wearing the ring...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
So we'll actually get to see him this time around??
I mean from an objective POV.
Hello everybody, please help win tickets for The Dark Knight Rises premiere in Mexico City, all you have to do is "Like" the drawing on the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/...theater¬if_t=like
Thanks, it really means a lot!!
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 11 2012, 3:25am
Post #31 of 51
(3304 views)
Shortcut
|
I assumed they were cheaper, since I have so many of them. But I don't remember now.
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Jul 11 2012, 5:00am
Post #33 of 51
(3298 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Do you mean... will there be like a ghost image of him?
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Did you see the Frodo with the Ring figure? It was a ToyBiz figure but it looked pretty similar to this Bilbo one. So, I don't think what the toy looks like is indicative of what Bilbo will look like wearing the Ring.
(if fact, Frodo wearing the Ring is one of the toys I wouldn't have bought full price but I found at a thrift store or garage sale. He's sitting on the shelf with all my Elves)
LOTR soundtrack website ~ magpie avatar gallery
TORn History Mathom-house ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
Radagast-Aiwendil
Gondor
Jul 11 2012, 9:47am
Post #34 of 51
(3337 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Sorry I may have caused a misunderstanding
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
That was not meant to be offensive in any way, and I am certainly not trying to insult anyone.What I meant was that once this would have appealed to me, and it does for others of all sorts of ages, and I was trying to apologize for the harshness of my first comment. Obviously I went about it in the wrong way, forgetting that it is so easy to misinterpret online.
Seriously, I meant no offence whatsoever.
"A Wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early: he arrives precisely when he means to!"-Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring.
(This post was edited by Radagast-Aiwendil on Jul 11 2012, 9:49am)
|
|
|
Radagast-Aiwendil
Gondor
Jul 11 2012, 12:44pm
Post #36 of 51
(3249 views)
Shortcut
|
It didn't distress me don't worry, just wanted to make sure I hadn't offended. Glad to hear I didn't.
"A Wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early: he arrives precisely when he means to!"-Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring.
|
|
|
Carne
Tol Eressea
Jul 11 2012, 11:45pm
Post #39 of 51
(3306 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Not impressed with those at all
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
|
|
|
DanielLB
Immortal
Jul 12 2012, 4:06pm
Post #40 of 51
(3278 views)
Shortcut
|
Figures aren't my thing, so I have nothing good or bad to say.
|
|
|
SolidSnakeEyes
Registered User
Jul 13 2012, 1:45pm
Post #41 of 51
(3247 views)
Shortcut
|
I was expecting much worse from these figures, and can say that I've been pleasantly surprised. It's the manufacturers first real attempt at action figures, and they turned out better than some you can find in stores now (MIB 3, for example). Sure, they really don't seem to match up to TB's awesome line, but they'll do. Being a huge figure collector (and Tolkien fan), this many years without LOTR or Hobbit toys has been painful haha :p
Oh, and this is my first post...so, hello! :)
|
|
|
robby the robot
Registered User
Jul 13 2012, 8:55pm
Post #42 of 51
(3213 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I also agree : disappointing in comparision with Toybiz / Play Along
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I was hoping for better quality.
However, they did know the quality of ToyBiz and Play Along figures ( as reference)
They are really "toys". Gandalf is "bad", others are more or less acceptable.
I have plenty of TB action figures but I will NOT got those.
It's their first shot and I hope they will improve the quality as soon as possible.
 
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 14 2012, 5:59am
Post #43 of 51
(3187 views)
Shortcut
|
Good to hear you aren't too disappointed. I like the 6" scale, but the 3.75" ones...well they are sort of cute, but that's about all.
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 14 2012, 6:02am
Post #44 of 51
(3254 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Must be the smaller scale here
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
They certainly aren't the same quality as the 6".
|
|
|
Dwalin
Rivendell
Jul 19 2012, 4:14pm
Post #45 of 51
(3180 views)
Shortcut
|
I think the 3.75 line looks great as well! Does anyone have an idea about the specific articulation on those figures? It looks like it varies.
|
|
|
DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 19 2012, 6:14pm
Post #46 of 51
(3248 views)
Shortcut
|
Some of the toy review sites have more pictures, can't remember which at this moment, but I saved the links. I'll post some comparisons of the larger and smaller scale for the three that have both later today.
|
|
|
stormcrow20
Gondor
Jul 25 2012, 6:02am
Post #48 of 51
(3173 views)
Shortcut
|
I vaguely remember reading that the first Strider figure was delayed (and therefore difficult to find) because the facial scanning technology they used to capture actor likenesses was having trouble with Viggo. It might have been the stubble? I can't recall the specifics. Apparently that issue persisted, because every version of Aragorn looked rather different!
 
"Good Morning!"
(This post was edited by stormcrow20 on Jul 25 2012, 6:04am)
|
|
|
stormcrow20
Gondor
Jul 25 2012, 6:17am
Post #49 of 51
(3505 views)
Shortcut
|
By the end of the line in 2005, the highly detailed and very articulated 6 inch figures by Toy Biz were approximately $8 (give or take) at major retailers, and slightly more at higher-end stores. These days, with rising oil and production costs, quality and detail just aren't what they used to be. A simple 3.75 inch figure now costs $8-10, with 6 inch figures at $15-20 at major retailers. And as you can see, the new 6 inch figures feature less detail, with less and simpler articulation.
For mass market action figures, the high quality of the Toy Biz LotR figures were an exception even in their time, and almost an impossibility today. Having said that, I was still among those that were hoping for better quality for the Hobbit figures. I think you summed it up rather nicely: "It could be better. But it could be worse."
I wanted better, but these aren't so bad that I won't be getting every last one of them!
"Good Morning!"
(This post was edited by stormcrow20 on Jul 25 2012, 6:23am)
|
|
|
NydiaVita
Registered User
May 21 2013, 7:09am
Post #50 of 51
(2601 views)
Shortcut
|
|
The Lord of the Rings Frodo Baggings Action Figure $10 By Free Delivery
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The original price is $19.99 of this action figure now just cut to be a half which is only $10. However, the quality wonĄŻt be reduced at the same time. Our products are all made manually by nice materials and also handworks. There are other models available for you to select, and price is also the most reasonable in ACGON.
http://www.acgon.com/...83-91c541267e1b.html
(This post was edited by Ataahua on May 22 2013, 3:37am)
|
|
|
|
|
