Weta Workshops The Hobbit Motherload Of Goodies

[theguru1]

The actual stitching and wax definitely helped sell it to me, but what sealed the deal is the fact that you're getting an item handmade by the artist who created the original that you see in the movie. That in itself is more than enough reason to part with such a huge sum of money.

Exactly. It's hard to really appreciate it unless you happen to be holding one in hand. I'd consider the Noble one to be like holding a laser printed contract from the local lawyer. While the Weta one has the look, feel, texture and realism of an old world contract document.

Sure, it's not cheap, but consider for a moment the value of Daniel Reeve's time. With on-costs, what would you consider reasonable, $60 a hour, how long would it take for Daniel to paint the edges, stitch it all together, crease and age it all till you have an authentic looking prop replica? Maybe 2, 3 hours, would it be fair to think that around half the cost is purely Daniels time. So maybe it's not as expensive as one may think?

 

[The Josh]

The Weta one looks fantastic. They had Thorin's map at comic-con and it was super well done and I want it but at $200 I'm holding out for a bit with statues I want. So I can only imagine the contract is equally as nice. I'm just not spending $500 it as I'm getting a lot of the statues (which are going to eat up money). The Noble one is really very nice especially when you factor in the price. The paper they used isn't parchment paper but its not laser print paper either. So assuming its some cheap knock off is Almost as if one is looking down on that version or those who own it. Yes, it's MUCH cheaper and not not made to the same level of detail but its a solid substitute.

 

[FrodoEyes]

There's a Hobbit shop in Tokyo -

https://www.wetanz.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-collectibles-from-weta-in-tokyo/

And they seem to have Balin and Dwalin already?

Guess they're the next 2 to be released then!!

 

[FrodoEyes]

I just had to share these amazing photos of the Stone trolls -

https://www.wetacollectors.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1390031#post1390031

 

[Fritz]

That makes me sad, I shouldn't have sold mine. Although as a consolation prize, I did get a good price for them. This and the Uruk-hai Scout Swordsman were/are my two favorite SSW pieces.

Oh and FE, I don't care what it says, it's not an environment.

 

[The Josh]

There's a Hobbit shop in Tokyo -

https://www.wetanz.com/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-collectibles-from-weta-in-tokyo/

And they seem to have Balin and Dwalin already?

Guess they're the next 2 to be released then!!

Bring me the Dwarves

 

[FrodoEyes]

That makes me sad, I shouldn't have sold mine. Although as a consolation prize, I did get a good price for them. This and the Uruk-hai Scout Swordsman were/are my two favorite SSW pieces.

Oh and FE, I don't care what it says, it's not an environment.

All you have to do is look at the trolls - they're made of stone - some of the stone is cracking, tree roots are growing up them and they're covered in moss. They're definately not alive anymore!

 

[JonWes]

Ordered the prop replica of Thorin's Map and the Key to Erebor today! Sad the map ships from NZ. Probably won't be here until the new year, judging by how long it took my scarf to get here. I disassembled an old lightbox I had and then put the light mechanism into a shadow box I bought to hold the map and key. Should be cool once assembled! Excited to get my mitts on these.

I really did debate the map because of the expense, but I think it's going to be a really neat piece. I'm debating how to attach the map to the matting board I'm using. I'm thinking maybe those glue drops? Seems the least damaging.

 

[azurepred]

anyone think we will get a new dagger from

Spoiler

the Witch king?

. Not sure how much the LOTR version goes for.

 

[The Josh]

I wouldn't be surprised if Weta and UC both created one.

 

[azurepred]

Do you know if there are any differences between the movie used daggers between Lotr and the hobbit? I just saw one for $130 (if it's truly in stock), not sure if I should wait for a new one or not. I would think the Lotr dagger will start to go up unless a new one is released.

 

[The Josh]

The Morgul Blade you mean? It did not look any difference. There is some difference between sting in the hobbit and lotr.

 

[cstojano]

Does this mean there is a ringwraith in the Hobbit?

 

[azurepred]

The Morgul Blade you mean? It did not look any difference. There is some difference between sting in the hobbit and lotr.

Yes. Hmmm, will be curious to see the new sting. Seems like the market is still flooded from the Lotr franchise.

Does this mean there is a ringwraith in the Hobbit?

Spoiler

kind of. The witch king attacks the looney wizard in his spirit form and the wizard takes his dagger

 

[Articulation Junkie]

The Morgul Blade you mean? It did not look any difference. There is some difference between sting in the hobbit and lotr.

The Hobbit Sting just has a curvey embellishment that flows from the blade into the hilt. In LotR Sting has an elvish inscription added to that embellishment.

 

[The Josh]

The Hobbit Sting just has a curvey embellishment that flows from the blade into the hilt. In LotR Sting has an elvish inscription added to that embellishment.

Right there is no design on the hilt and the elvish on the blade is a bit less other than that is pretty much the same.

 

[Adolfo]

Right there is no design on the hilt and the elvish on the blade is a bit less other than that is pretty much the same.

It is more of a letter opener till Bilbo names it Sting after the spider incident...then the Elves or Dwarves inscribe it

 

[The Josh]

This is true.

 

[JonWes]

How long does Weta take to process orders, usually? I ordered my first item (the Hobbit scarf) through them and it was a breeze. Sure, it took a while for it to get from NZ but it was sent right away.

Recently I ordered the prop replica map and the key to erebor. The key to Erebor has been sent, but the prop replica map is just sitting there for over a week now. I'm starting to wonder if they were actually in stock? Did anyone else run into this problem with the maps when they ordered? I just know there's at least a two week waiting for me just to get it from NZ, so it's a bit frustrating it's taking so long to get sent out. But maybe it's usual and I just need to be patient.

 

[The Josh]

The thorins map that is $200? That is made by hand so it will be shipped after the guy who worked on the movie version completes any orders in front of yours.