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  • Beatlemania
    Member
    • Sep 28, 2014
    • 67

    Gandalf the Grey, from the Lord of the Rings

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."



    Hey everyone! There's a new custom LOTR figure out today!
    This time, we're tackling Gandalf the Grey!



    Like our other figures, he features a handsewn costume, a 3D-printed head with a yarn doll wig and beard
    (sculpted in the likeness of my friend Jacob, who I felt made a perfect Gandalf) and sword (Glamdring), and a carved wooden staff!



    In terms of design, we went for more of a pre-Jackson interpretation--focusing more on Gandalf's written description in the books.

    Of course, some written details (such as the eyebrows that stuck out past his hat) had to be left out and simplified for logistical reasons.

    We also drew a lot of inspiration for Gandalf (as well as the other figures in our on-going LOTR series) from his appearances in the calendar art of the Brother's Hildebrandt,
    the 1978 animated adaptation by Ralph Bakshi, and even the animated specials of The Hobbit and The Return of the King by Rankin/Bass.



    We're incredibly happy with how Gandalf has turned out, and we're very much looking forward to future figures--as well as completing the Fellowship!

    As always, feedback is always encouraged and desired!

    Thanks for checking out Gandalf!
  • sprytel
    Talkative Member
    • Jun 26, 2009
    • 6539

    #2
    That looks awesome. Love the hair!

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    • TomStrong
      Persistent Member
      • Jul 22, 2011
      • 1635

      #3
      He looks great! My favorite character from my favorite author.

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      • Xaitone
        New Member
        • Jul 7, 2020
        • 10

        #4
        Very well done!

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        • MRP
          Persistent Member
          • Jul 19, 2016
          • 2036

          #5
          Looks amazing. Great work!

          -M
          "Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding." -Plato

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          • apes3978
            Permanent Member
            • Nov 19, 2005
            • 4901

            #6
            That's some nice work.

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            • palitoy
              live. laugh. lisa needs braces
              • Jun 16, 2001
              • 59204

              #7
              Oh he's terrifc!
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              • Earth 2 Chris
                Verbose Member
                • Mar 7, 2004
                • 32498

                #8
                Man, that is NICE.

                Chris
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                • SeattleEd
                  SynthoRes Transmigrator
                  • Oct 24, 2007
                  • 4350

                  #9
                  Very very impressive. Well done! Vote for COTW!

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                  • thunderbolt
                    Hi Ernie!!!
                    • Feb 15, 2004
                    • 34211

                    #10
                    Nice work again. Hope to see some group shots out in nature soon.
                    You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                    • Nostalgiabuff
                      Muddling through
                      • Oct 4, 2008
                      • 11290

                      #11
                      amazing! my favorite by far

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                      • battmasterson
                        Career Member
                        • Dec 22, 2010
                        • 823

                        #12
                        Very Nice. I love the how the hat and cape match. Very nice.

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                        • Meule
                          Verbose Member
                          • Nov 14, 2004
                          • 28720

                          #13
                          Absolutely beautiful, so much detail and I love the hair
                          "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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                          • TrekStar
                            Trek or Treat
                            • Jan 20, 2011
                            • 8354

                            #14
                            Just an amazing job and details, very nice.

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