Everyone's Motherload of Hobbit Goodies

[cstojano]

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts...m_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=

Some new stuff here I havent seen before, Man what is this BJS Inc. company all about, pricey.

 

[theguru1]

Yeah, some pricey stuff, but they also do some cheap stuff. BJS is https://www.badalijewelry.com/

While they say licensed, I think it's a case of direct Tolkien estate license and not film, etc license. As such all there items don't match what's seen in the films.

 

[The Josh]

Yeah, Badali has a license with saul zaentz to do middle-earth themed items but not film stuff.

 

[cstojano]

Was Zaentz the one that Tolkine sold the rights to for like 10k way back when? I know he was involved in the Bakshi film way back in the 70s.

 

[The Josh]

Yeah, I think so but I'm not 100% on that.

 

[Wetanut]

You guys are kind of right. Below is link to JW Braun's piece that he did for TORn that explains the chronology.

https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/09/28/62350-j-w-brauns-bookshelf-september/#more-62350

 

[The Josh]

Thanks Rumi

 

[Red Metal]

From BBTS, I POed a 6-inch Tauriel and that's it.

I can get the One Ring and maybe one of the WETA statues elsewhere. Might even go in for the GG bust.

 

[The Josh]

I may use bbts later but for now ill order straight from the sources.

Right now my hobbit haul:
Most of the figures from TBD
Thorin Oakenshield Comic-Con Ex from Weta
The Hobbit Art Print Comic-Con Ex from Weta Auto by Richard Taylor
Gandalf The Grey from Weta
Bilbo Baggins from Weta
2x Film Cell Frames from Film Cell Ltd.
Hobbit Art Book Special Edition From Weta
Hobbit Art Book via Amazon
2013 Wall Calendar
Hobbit Movie Story Book
The Hobbit Annual
Hobbit Movie Guide
Hobbit World of Hobbits Book
Hobbit Visual Companion
Official T-Shirt from WB shop

 

[The Josh]

I think people are going to be pleased with Nobles Bilbo's Contract. It will be well worth the $40.

 

[DaveMac]

Ordered the Badali Arkenstone as I think it represents very well the image I have of it from the book. The film version may well be much grander, but this one has really hit the spot (for now )
Through ordering this, I started thinking about 'book' versus 'film' items and wondered how many people will buy items based on one or the other or both?

 

[The Josh]

I'd get items from both as long as I like the design.

 

[DaveMac]

It's curios how items can be different or created differently. Thror's map is available with Thror named on it as King under the mountain (film) and another with Thrain (book).
I'm open to all versions as well if it 'fits'

 

[hardyakka_mate]

Haven't got a separate thread for each item. Perhaps the admin can consolidate them once we get other members' contributions?

Weta's Deed of Contract Prop Replica. Daniel Reeve really did an excellent job with this. I can say that excellent craftmanship and dedication was put into this. It's quite pricey, yes, but upon seeing it, I think price is commensurate with the beauty and quality of this item. Thank you Weta and Daniel Reeve!

The stitching:

 

[Glennfett]

classic.looks amazing

 

[hardyakka_mate]

The reverse side of the stitching:

 

[hardyakka_mate]

Thorin's Map Prop Replica. Perfection!

The back of the map showing the moon runes,

which can be seen from the front by holding it up against light - awesome!

 

[hardyakka_mate]

You also can't go wrong if you get Thorin's Map Parchment Art Print. It's also great! The moon runes was printed on the paper with some sort of glazing so you can clearly see the moon runes if you tilt it at an angle.

 

[hardyakka_mate]

Got The Hobbit art print too. Very nice for framing! And also some of the maps parchment prints.

Map of Wilderland:

Cool Map of the Shire. I was surprised to see that it's quite a big map. It pairs up perfectly with Map of Middle Earth released previously.

 

[The Josh]

Very nice! The maps and prop replica items came out really good.