Asmus - Gandalf the White - Crown Line

[Life_m2000]

Same here, didn’t realise it was such a limited release. Oh well…

Yeah I didn’t realize it was so limited.

 

[Jbeltram4]

Asmus sold out, but he’s still available on Sideshow for PO. Grab him while you can.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Wish it had been made a bit clearer how limited it was going to be…I‘d have pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered instead of fretting over potential customs charges. Snooze you loose I guess but can’t help feeling disappointed.

 

[AssassinHood]

Wish it had been made a bit clearer how limited it was going to be…I‘d have pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered instead of fretting over potential customs charges. Snooze you loose I guess but can’t help feeling disappointed.

If it is any consolation I'm mega-screwed by customs too, being in the EU and all.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

If it is any consolation I'm mega-screwed by customs too, being in the EU and all.

It does suck doesn’t it? Plus VAT etc, urgh the joys of collecting! Still on the positive side at least I have some free funds for the next few releases.

Keeping everything crossed that a slimmed down version of GTW without the horse gets released in the future.

 

[satanatos]

If it is any consolation I'm mega-screwed by customs too, being in the EU and all.

Don't even go there. I dread the moment when Mando Luke will ship to me. But hope for a new GtG head with the GtW sculpt and paint app coming out will not stop me from ordering regardless of any customs and vat charges.
@Asmus do you mind sharing any info regarding the GtG heads? Will those be that GtW sculpt and paint? If so, thats a must upgrade for me at least and just let me know to send money your way!

 

[AssassinHood]

It does suck doesn’t it? Plus VAT etc, urgh the joys of collecting! Still on the positive side at least I have some free funds for the next few releases.

Keeping everything crossed that a slimmed down version of GTW without the horse gets released in the future.

I dread the VAT ahahahaha. Holding my fingers crossed for you too!

 

[AssassinHood]

Don't even go there. I dread the moment when Mando Luke will ship to me. But hope for a new GtG head with the GtW sculpt and paint app coming out will not stop me from ordering regardless of any customs and vat charges.
@Asmus do you mind sharing any info regarding the GtG heads? Will those be that GtW sculpt and paint? If so, thats a must upgrade for me at least and just let me know to send money your way!

At least we know that if we want a figure we really want it, if we're willing to pay shipping and customs. I guess. Man, I wish EU had an official distributor for 1/6 scales in general.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Just been on collectiblesdirect and they have put him up for order, so I’ve just gone ahead and done it, had some reward points and store credit which helped bring the price down Not risking missing out again.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

At least we know that if we want a figure we really want it, if we're willing to pay shipping and customs. I guess. Man, I wish EU had an official distributor for 1/6 scales in general.

I really wish there was an EU distributor too, it would make things a bit easier for us.

 

[gaiden1992]

@Asmus so, is GTW gone forever on your website? Is there any chance of another restock in the near future?

 

[yy0925]

Also just pre-ordered on sideshow using some reward points. This package is just too good to be true.

 

[DanBlake]

A first look at the new Asmus Toys Gandalf the White Crown Series in hand!

I was so suprised to receive a shipping notice the day before last, only to have this guy turn up at the door this morning! I didn’t even think to check the tracking yet, it arrived to the UK so quickly!

Firstly, this shipper box arrived inside another box for added protection, with the usual black plastic corner protectors. Unfortunately, there were minimal scuffs on a couple of the edges nonetheless.

The packaging is beautiful, premium quality and although the website shows the serial as LOTR003, the box does show it correctly as CRW002.

I went straight for the head sculpt and damn… SHand has killed it! The likeness in hand is nothing short of perfect and the rooted hair and beard have been applied with precision. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, but note that the tan issue is very much not a problem in natural light. These photos appear to show the skin tone a little darker, especially against the background and his attire.

Talking about his attire; the detail is incredible. From the tiniest patterns to the quality feel of the fabrics! The cloak arrived a little creased, which I expected, but as a base I feel with some time and attention, you could get the fabric falling a lot more natural.

Accessories albeit minimal, are very well crafted as usual. Glamdring is die-cast and has the runes printed upon the cross guard. The staff is a big upgrade from their first release, with the detailed head being screen accurate. A word of warning… do take great care whilst removing these. Whereas the hands are easy to remove, the dense foam packaging makes removing the staff and sword very tricky. Don’t snap them!

On to Shadowfax! A lovely addition and made from polystone, which I hadn’t realised when ordering. Gandalf fits atop securely and no issues to note! Again, take care when removing the horse, it’s firmly wedged in there.

Articulation in the body is tight and extensive. The figure can easily stand by itself without the aid of the stand, but the stand is a beauty.

I’m sure there will be some great videos to come of fans unboxing this guy, but for now I think I’m one of the first to get him in hand. I thought I’d share my opinion and a ton of pictures. This is by far the best figure I own. Asmus have listened to all criticisms from their first Crown Gandalf, clearly bettering their process and execution. With very few faults to note, I couldn’t not give this a 10/10

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[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Wow, that was quick! Great pics and congrats on getting him!

 

[superdoug]

Thanks for the pics and review! Great to hear that the body is sturdy enough to stand without the stand.

 

[satanatos]

Looks awesome. I really dig the HS! Looks so natural and lively. The hair app also seems well done. Congrats on getting him!

 

[Neko]

Really gorgeous, the likeness is outstanding !

 

[hoodonit00]

Thanks for the great review. Getting a little nervous. I believe I was one of the first ones to get a shipping notice but nothing since then. I click on the tracking number and it says there’s not even a record of it yet. Hope I didn’t slip through the cracks

 

[Asmus]

@Asmus so, is GTW gone forever on your website? Is there any chance of another restock in the near future?

We have some damaged boxed ones that will go on sale at Black Friday~
there are also some cancelation or unpaid orders, that we may wait a while before re-list.

Otherwise, yes, it is gone for good, one of the down side to produce before pre-order,
we project a number, and if it runs out, it runs out.

If it is pre-order, we will make whatever the order is and add a little more on top.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Here he is post ironing the outer robe and an in shelf pic.

Excellent pic, OT_Customs!

DanBlake, wonderful review!

So happy to hear these positive reviews and now, even more, I can't wait for mine to arrive.