Asmus Bilbo reveal!

[warlock664]

For $73, I couldn’t resist buying a second Bilbo!
Price has increased to $111 now, though.

 

[matmurdock]

Gorgeous shots, matmurdock. I especially like the one with the leafy backdrop.



Sheesh, I thought the $130 or so that I paid was a steal!

I'm kinda bummed he's so cheap, honestly, 'cause I've gotten him out of my system after a couple shoots and I want to focus my creative energies on Hot Toys Luke Skywalker, Mezco Popeye and NECA Henson TMNT, but if I try to sell or trade Bilbo now, as I had planned to, I can't expect to get much in return.

Thank you! Those leafy plants were picked up for a Mirkwood type setting in the backyard. And your shots are just outstanding!

 

[matmurdock]

Love these pics!! The middle one is my favourite!

Thank you! Sadly we are preparing for winter here and the garden is going away.

 

[superdoug]

Yeah $73 is too good to pass up.

 

[Sassafras]

Yeah $73 is too good to pass up.

Noticed that today that the $73 is for Amazon warehouse; e.g. new with damaged packaging. $111 for new. Yesterday it was just the one price.

*Shrug* I'll see what I end up with, if Amazon made a mistake e.g. damaged packaging or other. Since this is planned for a display or kitbash anyway, not *radical* about my boxes so much. I do (so far) take some reasonable care, but sometimes I think about recycling most of them - taking off good artwork and recycle the rest. Not yet tho!

IMO this is gonna be like Bard, maybe, grabbed him from SSC for $100 and now he costs $$$$. Glad I have my excellent stash of this amazing release to play with!

Edit: So, I got another perfect Bilbo in, looking forward to being able to display this character with coat, without coat, etc. thanx Amazon!

 

[Monte Williams]

And your shots are just outstanding!

Thanks!

 

[Neko]

Rehaired Bilbo today. I begin to feel comfortable with the technique, I'm quite happy with the result. One more time, thanks to Cman for inspiring me.

 

[superdoug]

Looks incredible! All of the ones you do are fantastic looking. I really like the bases too. Did you make them?

 

[Sassafras]

Rehaired Bilbo today. I begin to feel comfortable with the technique, I'm quite happy with the result. One more time, thanks to Cman for inspiring me.

Oh, wow. AWESOME. Feel inspired too - I'm fine with Bilbo as is, but that's a definite step up. Luv ur poses too, they bring the figs alive.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

That's awesome Neko - excellent work! Love your display too - those bases look great!

 

[Neko]

Thanks !!
The bases I got them on Toysanxiety.com, I don't remember which figure they belonged to.

 

[Sassafras]

Thanks !!
The bases I got them on Toysanxiety.com, I don't remember which figure they belonged to.

I recognize 'em - got the same from Monkey Depot a while back. They're from Phicen figures - Huntress and Silver Huntress, I think.

Absolutely great bases w. great detail and paint. Phicen does great accessories and bases.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

He's on sale at BBTS for $100.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/79141

Solid deal.

 

[asgardianboy]

OMGs... you mean it only took you one day the whole re-hairing???

You are certainly mastering the skill. Any tips for us the lesser ones thinking of trying our hand at it?

Thanks,
m.

Rehaired Bilbo today. I begin to feel comfortable with the technique, I'm quite happy with the result. One more time, thanks to Cman for inspiring me.


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[matmurdock]

Found this working whiskey barrel, yes it will hold whiskey and pour it, at the grocery store this weekend. It seemed like a good idea to bring it home with me and put it to some use.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Hilarious! Love it!

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Found this working whiskey barrel, yes it will hold whiskey and pour it, at the grocery store this weekend. It seemed like a good idea to bring it home with me and put it to some use.

Awesome pic!!

 

[Manannin]

I know this is an old post, but it?s inspired me to attempt it.
Do you remember/have any pictures of the sculpt without the molded hair? Just wondering if it will need any filler/putty etc to smooth it out.

Rehaired Bilbo today. I begin to feel comfortable with the technique, I'm quite happy with the result. One more time, thanks to Cman for inspiring me.


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[Neko]

I know this is an old post, but it?s inspired me to attempt it.
Do you remember/have any pictures of the sculpt without the molded hair? Just wondering if it will need any filler/putty etc to smooth it out.

Hello, yes it will take some filler. I don't have more early pictures than these ones. Hope it helps.

 

[Manannin]

That is perfect, exactly what I needed to know/see. Thanks! Super sculpey? Does it harden without baking? I imagine the sculpt wouldn’t take kindly to an oven lol