Re: Aragorn Has Arrived!
First of all, FANTASTIC photos, Tom, and congrats on the low number. That is always a nice touch for the pieces.
I think the paint job and detailing found on the piece is simply amazing. Except for the rather pale facial paintjob, all looks much better than what has been seen before.
With all that being said, the piece just does absolutely nothing for me. The selected pose was the deal breaker for me. The whole "Retreat!" from the Black Gates just killed it for me. As stated many times before, I would have preferred the pose where he holds up Anduril while at the Black Gates. Simpler but more powerful and elegant.
But for those that ordered this one and like the pose, congrats! It's certainly a well detailed and painted piece.
First of all, FANTASTIC photos, Tom, and congrats on the low number. That is always a nice touch for the pieces.
I think the paint job and detailing found on the piece is simply amazing. Except for the rather pale facial paintjob, all looks much better than what has been seen before.
With all that being said, the piece just does absolutely nothing for me. The selected pose was the deal breaker for me. The whole "Retreat!" from the Black Gates just killed it for me. As stated many times before, I would have preferred the pose where he holds up Anduril while at the Black Gates. Simpler but more powerful and elegant.
But for those that ordered this one and like the pose, congrats! It's certainly a well detailed and painted piece.
It seems like they were entering a renaissance of skill, scope, pose, artistry and execution when the line unexpectedly (to us) ended. It's a brilliant last piece to receive (except maybe some missing items from eBay) by any standard. And, that edition number isn't hurting anything either.
Can't wait on how it would look like. Freakingly awesome I think.
