Even it it wasn't resin you'd still be disappointed. I remember when I got my original 2nd Age Gondorian Shield. I was stunned. At the cheap wood and thin metal accents on it. At a distance the shield is absolutely gorgeous, but every time I've put it in someones hands the first thing they say is, "Oh....." lolValkrist wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:10 pm I'd almost bet my life that if UC made Boromir's shield today, that it would be nearly all resin. I just don't see them making that detailed boss out of metal, or covering that much surface in actual leather. It probably wouldn't even come with the strap. I know I'm sounding extra cynical here, but a properly made Boromir shield would cost way more than UC would ever want to charge us for it. If they're going to cut corners, which they assuredly will, I'm 100% happy with your version. It's the reason I'm very likely to not replace my Eomer or Theoden helms with UC resin versions. I'm a stickler for accuracy too, but nothing beats the feel of a metal replica.
As for the Horn, yeah, I would only upgrade mine if the brass pieces were actual metal as well.
As for whoever Drew is, I have no idea as to his actual employment. Be it at United or elsewhere. But I was actually referring to the UC facebook page post not Drew's in the collector's group, asking what "item were missing from their LOTR line?"
I asked a UC Rep about the "potential Gimli axe rerelease for 2020." They said they only thing in their system was the Bearded Axe so unless its a new item (guessing the other two were pre bankruptcy items?) that it'd be that one, if they decide to do it. The rep said they won't have anything on paper until the beginning of next year since its just speculation at this point.