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More Wearable ‘Hobbit’ Gear From Weta

More Wearable ‘Hobbit’ Gear From Weta

As we get closer and closer to the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, Weta Workshop releases more and more movie swag! The most recent round of additions are all things [...]

Richard Armitage Talks The Hobbit

Richard Armitage Talks The Hobbit

Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit, has been talking to  Dominion Post about the role, getting into character and fame. Talking about the audition for The Hobbit Richard says, “I thought, first of [...]

EXCLUSIVE Interview with Steve Saunders of Weta Workshop

EXCLUSIVE Interview with Steve Saunders of Weta Workshop

Steve Saunders is the Collectibles Sculpture Supervisor for the legendary Weta Workshop. Originally from South Africa, Steve made a powerful entrance at the New Zealand workshop with his first Gandalf and Strider creations for the Lord of the Rings collection. Working closely [...]

Prince Charles Meets Dori and Gloin at Weta Workshop

Prince Charles Meets Dori and Gloin at Weta Workshop

Prince Charles celebrated his 64th birthday with a visit to Weta Workshop in Wellington. There, reports the Dominion Post, he met Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor and Hobbit actors Peter Hambleton (Gloin) and Mark Hadlow (Dori). [...]

Haiku Contest Winner Will Win Map Of The Shire! Enter Now!

Haiku Contest Winner Will Win Map Of The Shire! Enter Now!

Our friends over at The Examiner are celebrating the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey with a contest! The prize: Weta Workshop‘s magnificently detailed Map of the Shire, measuring in at 21.3″ x 29.1″ (H x [...]

Weta Reveals ‘Hobbit’ World Premiere Merchandise

Weta Reveals ‘Hobbit’ World Premiere Merchandise

Weta Workshop is celebrating the World Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand with two exclusive products! These items will only be available to residents of New Zealand and those who [...]

Weta Releases Two ‘Hobbit’ Shirts

Weta Releases Two ‘Hobbit’ Shirts

If you’re like us, you love the great collectibles for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit from Weta Workshop. Their Hobbit shop has been filling up with sculptures, weapons, and prop replicas. But [...]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my leftover Halloween candy, but I have to admit that something like this never crossed my mind! You’ll want to visit the website for more [...]

Giant Gollum Welcomes Visitors at Wellington Airport

Giant Gollum Welcomes Visitors at Wellington Airport

A 13 meter long Gollum invaded the Wellington Airport main terminal Thursday morning with the help of Weta Workshop. The sculpture depicts the playful Gollum as he attempts to catch delicious fish for his dinner. [...]

Weta Releases New LOTR Jewelry

Weta Releases New LOTR Jewelry

Weta Workshop has just released two new pieces of jewelry in their Lord of the Rings line! And in case you’re craving something to wear to the midnight showing of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [...]

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