New Lord of the Rings action figures for 2005 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Da Skorpion · 03-21-2005, 10:42 AM

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The thing is these ones are a labour of love from fans that take a lot of time with detail while the official ones are merchendise sold en masse, which would explain the difference in quality.

That indeed is true, but I can point you to other mass produced, not too expencive, figures that are prepainted, but are actually awesome. Take for example these spawn dragons, they are prepainted, massive, around 15 dollar, and absolutely awesome painted. So, I'd say that's not too much of an argument for the company.

But, I was just posting this because all I read was great praisings of these figures, and I reaeaeaeally had to interrupt there to show that they actually aren't that great. These are fun for kids, but not as collectables and showcases. And even as toys, when you compare to other stuff (see up in this post), they still aren't that great.

Neurion · 03-21-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Skorpion

But, I was just posting this because all I read was great praisings of these figures, and I reaeaeaeally had to interrupt there to show that they actually aren't that great. These are fun for kids, but not as collectables and showcases. And even as toys, when you compare to other stuff (see up in this post), they still aren't that great.

That, my friend, is entirely a matter of opinion.

Beleg Cuthalion · 03-21-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Skorpion

That indeed is true, but I can point you to other mass produced, not too expencive, figures that are prepainted, but are actually awesome. Take for example these spawn dragons, they are prepainted, massive, around 15 dollar, and absolutely awesome painted. So, I'd say that's not too much of an argument for the company.

But, I was just posting this because all I read was great praisings of these figures, and I reaeaeaeally had to interrupt there to show that they actually aren't that great. These are fun for kids, but not as collectables and showcases. And even as toys, when you compare to other stuff (see up in this post), they still aren't that great.

First off, collectors are divided over whether Todd McFarlane's products are worth buying, or unarticulated crap not desrving the name "action figure".

Secondly, the quality and detail Toy Biz gets off in its figures is almost as great as anything McFarlane does, at half the cost and with an absolutely stunning amount of articulation.

Third, there's a reason why McFarlane didn't get the rights to produce LotR figures. The New Line execs wanted actual toys, not pricey plastic statues. Had McFarlane been given the licence, it's a given that only four or five figures, or perhaps eight at the most, would have been made, unlike the more than one hundred and three that TB has made so far, not counting the ones shown at Toy Fair.

Fourth, it's ill-mannered of you in the extreme to just waltz in here and start telling everybody that these toys that they've evinced an interest in are "actually not that great".

Encaitare · 03-21-2005, 11:57 AM

The ones skorpion showed are really great, but I still like the others, too. They're just for fun; some people collect them and would display them, and others just want to play with them... hey, I wouldn't mind a Gimpy Gothmog toy to whip out whenever I felt like giving fell orders.

Da Skorpion · 03-21-2005, 12:24 PM

Wow wow wow.... you guys are taking this too far......

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That, my friend, is entirely a matter of opinion.

Yes, exactly. It is my opinion... And that is why I wanted to show you some other stuff, to support my opinion. I still stand behind my opinion, and I hope this board lets me give my opinion without a negative mark in the future. Because, we all know that opinions are never wrong.

(bit disapointed about this actually

, sorry )

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Secondly, the quality and detail Toy Biz gets off in its figures is almost as great as anything McFarlane does, at half the cost and with an absolutely stunning amount of articulation.

I cant agree with this, as for example the skin is very flat without any shading. In my opinion again.

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Fourth, it's ill-mannered of you in the extreme to just waltz in here and start telling everybody that these toys that they've evinced an interest in are "actually not that great".

Wow, in my opinion of course. I am not stating facts and am just telling that imo they are not that great, and wanted to show that there is other stuff around.
If it seemed like that, I must apologize, that was certainly not the intention.

Boromir88 · 03-21-2005, 12:42 PM

To get things back on track here, neat thread Neurion. I love the descriptions "Eowyn with sword-slashing action," Gandalf "with electronic voice command." It's funny, just reminds me of an old thread I did.

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Ooh, I like them. I want "Possessed King Theoden" so I can have my Grima Lego-man crouch by his throne and hit on Eowyn from time to time.

Why that?

I would get the "Possessed King Theoden" to create an alternative plot in LOTR, "When Zombies attack Middle-earth." :clears throat: I...mean I'll get it for my nephew...ah um...to do that. (I know I'm a nerd

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Lalwendë · 03-21-2005, 12:46 PM

Well, I like the action figures, and my vast collection (somewhere between 60 and 70 of them) proves this. I have always liked interesting toys and figures, that kind of thing, but the primary reason I collect them is because I collect LotR memorabilia, both film and non-film related (although this is harder to get hold of

). Anyone who strictly collects 'toys' or 'figures' may have a question about quality in comparison to other ranges, but I don't collect them as figures but as LotR items. I hasten to add, I don't collect everything, and I doubt I'd buy the Eye of Sauron 'figure' as it's not very good at all!

I have a few of the Sideshow items too, but they are very expensive and I can't justify spending too much on these. I can happily spend hours on ebay looking for bargains or rarities of all descriptions. Anyway, collecting the action figures is harmless, what's wrong with it? And my father likes to play with them.

I'm sure a lot of 'Downers have collected stuff in the past, I collected Panini Football stickers when I was about 8, it kept me busy...

And I do display my action figures in a glass cabinet. Because, shock horror, I take them out of the boxes!

Eruanna · 03-21-2005, 04:28 PM

Mine are out of their boxes too

I'm also in dire need of some more shelf space, so I have had to be choosy as to which ones I display. My beloved Fellowship figures stand on a shelf above my pc, all in various poses, although my husband does try to annoy me by moving them about or by having them fight each other (gasp!) And Gimli doesn't seem to be as finely balanced as the others, he keeps diving off the shelf thanks to being rather top-heavy because of his helmet.

This latest set look very nice too. Thanks for the links, Neurion.

Neurion · 03-21-2005, 04:32 PM

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This latest set look very nice too. Thanks for the links, Neurion.

You're welcome.

03-21-2005, 12:46 PM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Well, I like the action figures, and my vast collection (somewhere between 60 and 70 of them) proves this. I have always liked interesting toys and figures, that kind of thing, but the primary reason I collect them is because I collect LotR memorabilia, both film and non-film related (although this is harder to get hold of ). Anyone who strictly collects 'toys' or 'figures' may have a question about quality in comparison to other ranges, but I don't collect them as figures but as LotR items. I hasten to add, I don't collect everything, and I doubt I'd buy the Eye of Sauron 'figure' as it's not very good at all! I have a few of the Sideshow items too, but they are very expensive and I can't justify spending too much on these. I can happily spend hours on ebay looking for bargains or rarities of all descriptions. Anyway, collecting the action figures is harmless, what's wrong with it? And my father likes to play with them. I'm sure a lot of 'Downers have collected stuff in the past, I collected Panini Football stickers when I was about 8, it kept me busy... And I do display my action figures in a glass cabinet. Because, shock horror, I take them out of the boxes! __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-21-2005, 04:28 PM	#8
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Mine are out of their boxes too I'm also in dire need of some more shelf space, so I have had to be choosy as to which ones I display. My beloved Fellowship figures stand on a shelf above my pc, all in various poses, although my husband does try to annoy me by moving them about or by having them fight each other (gasp!) And Gimli doesn't seem to be as finely balanced as the others, he keeps diving off the shelf thanks to being rather top-heavy because of his helmet. This latest set look very nice too. Thanks for the links, Neurion. __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

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03-21-2005, 11:57 AM	#4
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	The ones skorpion showed are really great, but I still like the others, too. They're just for fun; some people collect them and would display them, and others just want to play with them... hey, I wouldn't mind a Gimpy Gothmog toy to whip out whenever I felt like giving fell orders.