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While I'm sure the original will take a bit of a hit, I have a feeling it won't be that great or for that long. To start with, the original is still the only 'for sale' sculpted collectible that was used in actual filming. Second, in order to have a large price drop, plenty of people would have to now list them all on ebay.
Hands up all those current owners that now hate there original Weta tower environment and want to sell it off at a dirt cheap price? (If you do, send me a PM
I more see all current owners keeping the one they have and buying the new one. I mean lets face it, who doesn't want the set?
Really? Well based on the fact that statue now holds the title for the worst GTG statue likeness ever I don't think that's something I'd want to be advertising. 
And the fact it's a statue that can easily be had in the $30-50 range is a clear indication that no one gives a rat's ass that Ian McKellan posed for it. 
And if the value of the baby Orthanc isn't completely wiped out by this one, it will be once Weta completes the Two Towers 'set' by producing a Barad Dur on scale with the new Orthanc. And when it comes right down to it people are always going to gravitate towards items that feature outstanding quality and value.....and I'm afraid the baby Orthanc finishes a distant second in both those respects. 
Well I still disagree with you on that point. Well sort of, it may be the worst Gandalf likeness of the statues and busts that are at least 1/6 scale that we have so far but I still don't think it's as bad as you make it seem. You can definitely see Ian McKellan in there. At least I can.
If I could get $400 for mine, I'd sell it in a heartbeat... I was thinking of doing that but the trees are strong, my Lord. Their roots go deep.
That was great!!!
