New Lord of the Rings action figures for 2005

[davem]

Originally Posted by Essex

Are we talking about the same thing here? I mean the STATUES that Sideshow make, not action figures. And you think that the toybiz figures will be worth more than the statues in the future?

Yep - the 'statues' or figurines or busts or replicas or whatever. Action figures for grown ups - except they aren't articulated so you can't play with them properly. Lalwende has The Minas Tirith & Argonath from the DVD's & the Bilbo/Gandalf bookends & I've seen a whole bunch of the others close up on sale at Oxonmoot, as well as pictures. I'm just not impressed by any of them - sorry all you collectors.

The action figures, on the other hand, have a certain kitsch charm - if you like that kind of thing - & you can play with them without worrying about breaking them. The reason I think they'll be worth more than the Sideshow stuff in future is that they're toys, & there's always been a big market for toys, & for action figures generally - associations with childhood & all that. The statues are movie memorabilia only, & in a few years the LotR movies will be pretty much forgotten. Seriously, if I had £160 to invest in one or the other I'd go for the action figures.

PS You say the sidehsow figures are tacky? you must then think all of the films are tacky ...

Yep.

[Essex]

The statues are movie memorabilia only, & in a few years the LotR movies will be pretty much forgotten.

1977, I remember it well. The Queen's Jubilee, Elvis died, and this little known, well forgotten film about Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader came out.

What was it called? Oh I can't remember!!!!!!!

But I saw loads of collectable material for it in the same shop where I bought my Morgul Lord. It looks like they're still available and sought after....................

[Neurion]

Originally Posted by Essex

1977, I remember it well. The Queen's Jubilee, Elvis died, and this little known, well forgotten film about Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader came out.

What was it called? Oh I can't remember!!!!!!!

And now this little guy is worth more than $3,500 U.S. on his original card.

Originally Posted by davem

The action figures, on the other hand, have a certain kitsch charm - if you like that kind of thing.

KISS is kitsch, polyester pants, gold chains and open shirts are kitsch. Plaid suits are kitsch. Action figures are not kitsch.

[davem]

Originally Posted by Neurion

KISS is kitsch, polyester pants, gold chains and open shirts are kitsch. Plaid suits are kitsch. Action figures are not kitsch.

Well, I'd say anything that comes out of a kitsch movie is kitsch by definition. I did say they had a kitsch charm, though...

1977, I remember it well. The Queen's Jubilee, Elvis died, and this little known, well forgotten film about Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader came out.

What was it called? Oh I can't remember!!!!!!!

But I saw loads of collectable material for it in the same shop where I bought my Morgul Lord. It looks like they're still available and sought after....................

I wonder how well remembered the Star Wars (I think those are the movies you're trying to remember the titles of ) movies would be if Lucas hadn't redone the first three & put out a second trilogy. Anyway, I'm not sure the LotR movies will be taken to the public's heart in the same way. A nine days wonder, probably. I'm glad you get pleasure from your Morgul Lord, but I hope you didn't buy it as an investment.

[Neurion]

Originally Posted by davem

Well, I'd say anything that comes out of a kitsch movie is kitsch by definition. I did say they had a kitsch charm, though...

To be academic, action figures originally came out of the Korean War.

[davem]

To be pedantic I was talking about the LotR figures...

[Neurion]

Originally Posted by davem

To be pedantic I was talking about the LotR figures...

To reply, I would challenge your assertion that LotR is a kitsch movie, of all things.