Asmus Toys: Nazgûl

[ayoldguy1]

Nice pictures!
Just got notice that the figure/steed's been delivered to my house; I'm away currently. I'll be unboxing these with an equal mixture of abject fear and total elation...

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I managed to get the stand to run close to the belly and between the back legs to help hide it, so far it's holdings, same pose ill ad some pics later... Sorry for the turned pics they appear fine on my mobile

 

[ayoldguy1]

So I unboxed the Nazgul, right foot fell off. I tried putting it back in, ball broke off the foot and the lower leg armor started to separate. Sighhhhh.
Hopefully the retailer can rectify. Anyone else here have to get replacement parts?

 

[batsheva]

^ I've warned everyone here about this.

 

[ayoldguy1]

I know. The armor was starting to separate on its own. Plus the foot 'ball' broke easily. I'm hoping I can get replacement foot/armor from Asmus or the retailer (Hobby-Galaxy).

 

[batsheva]

^good luck, bro. Broken leg issue seems trending now, with this and batman animated figure experiencing the same thing.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I think the ball is slightly to big for the socket and tends to push itself out. If it gives me grief I will try that. Figure is certainly not without it's issues but overall I'm happy

 

[ayoldguy1]

Yes, that's the problem with the feet. Right foot's ball is slightly bigger than the left. Though left doesn't seem to be immune completely.

 

[ayoldguy1]

Man, I REALLY hope Asmus/Hobby-Galaxy can make good on my broken foot/armor prob. I've been really looking fwd to this figure set since I preordered way back in 2014...

 

[Lejuan]

I'm looking to switch out the body altogether at some point. Any replacement you might get is going to have the same gammy ankle joint.

 

[ayoldguy1]

True. I think issue is more with the ball on ankle itself and less with the body.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Can the ball be swapped out with a standard HT ball joint? Or maybe it needs to be sanded down a wee bit?

 

[ayoldguy1]

I don't think so. The ball is glued onto the foot. Sanding would prob be best, tho you'd have to make sure to sand evenly

 

[D..C]

I received a couple of replacement feet from Asmus yesterday and they fit a hell of a lot better than what came with the figure, now all i need is a replacement wrist peg and the extra sword and i can put him back on display

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I'll probably sand a little off if I go to far a little clear nail polish or paint will built it back up

 

[sixxshooter]

My advice to everyone getting this is to heat all the joints with a hair dryer immediately after opening . The plastic seems to soften up alot

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I'd warn people to make sure the stand is securely screwed in and righted at the top clasp as well

 

[Darkseed]

I have Aragorn on the way and I'd like a companion piece. For a novice LOTR fan to those who own it, is it a good buy? No pressure to buy, I'd like a second figure from the line. If I should wait then I'll wait.

Thanks in advance.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

If your looking for a one off companion get the aci version, the Aragon is from the aci line not the asmus anyway

 

[Lejuan]

I think it's a good two-figure set, but if the steed isn't needed I'd opt for the ACI version.