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Lord of the Rings - Aragorn as Strider the Ranger
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| Series |
Lord of the Rings |
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| Title |
Aragorn as Strider the Ranger |
| Release Date |
October 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
Sideshow |
| Suggested Price (USD) |
64.99 |
| Sculpted by |
Mat Falls |
| Scale |
1/6 |
| Height (cm) |
approx. 12.3 inches |
| No. of Parts |
1 figure + 13 accessories + 1 doll stand |
| My Rating |
Excellent |
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This item is a debut release on Lord of the Rings 12-inch action figures by Sideshow
Toys, featuring Aragorn as Strider the Ranger and only limited 4000 pieces is produced. This
figure bought at Berjaya Timesquare.
Packaging
This is a new packaging design comparing to the Star Wars series where a bigger and more
vibrant box is use. It is a die-cut box that divide the center into 2 flaps that can be open
revealing the contents. Although the box comes in a nicer design, I still prefer the more
space economic Star Wars box. As a collector, I really do not recommend the trend towards
designing bigger boxes. It is hard fact that without space, I cannot get more of these.
Moreover, Legolas and Baromir is coming up next in this series and I could only keep this
many figures that comes with such a big box.
The magnetic closure that keep the window close, is replaced with the more traditional
Velcro. I have no objection that Sideshow is using Velcro. It is only that the Velcro comes
off easily as the adhesive applied is not strong enough.
The 12-inch Aragorn figure includes:
- Authentic likeness of Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn from The Fellowship of the Ring
- Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
- Authentic costume includes:
- Grey Shirt
- Sleeveless Jerkin
- Trousers
- Long Duster
- Ranger Belt
- Boots
- Accessories include:
- Oil Pouch
- Sharpening Stone Pouch
- The Evenstar Pendant
- Utility Knife
- Sword
- Sword Scabbard including Utility Knife Scabbard
- Bow
- Arrows x 5
- Quiver
- Arrow Sleeve
- Bed Roll
- Unique hands:
- Gloved Right hand
- Sword Grip Left Hand w/ Ring
- Gesturing Left Hand w/ Ring
- Sideshow 12-Inch Figure Display Base with Lord of the Rings logo
Outfit
This is a plus here on this department. The Star Wars Jedi from Sideshow usually comes
with beggar clothing whereas this Aragorn has the luxury to wear something better. Notice
that his long duster and boots comes weathered. The extra thread problem is not completely
resolved but then it is much minimize on this item.
Figure and Articulation
I got no complain on the articulations and the body comes with very solid joints. Sine
the head is not detachable, I do not know how to safely remove the Evenstar's chain. The
chain has the tendency to get stuck between the opening on his neck.
Face Sculpt
The usual excellent face sculpt from Sideshow Toy's artist featuring the closest match
to the real person available in the market. The hair fringes are slightly in the way else it
will be a near perfect sculpt.
Story from the Box Art
A descendant of the lost line of the ancient kings of Men, Aragorn is fated to one day
claim the empty throne of Gondor. Few know his secret heritage and destiny, amongst them
the wizard Gandalf and the elf-lord Elrond, and some of the Dúnedain, better known as
Rangers, who follow him. At Gandalf's advice, Aragorn and his followers take up the
defense of the Shire, a small land full of very small people known as Hobbits, and he
became known among the peoples just outside the Shire's borders as Strider.
In the common room of the Prancing Pony, an inn in the town of Bree, just outside the
Shire, Strider befriends Frodo Baggins and his three hobbit companions. Strider leads the
party in their difficult journey to reach Rivendell, elf-haven and home of Elrond. Once
there, they join with an elf, a dwarf, a wizard, and the son of the Steward of Gondor to
become the Fellowship of the Ring.
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Document Date : 2006-09-11 |
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