There are some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Time is running out on some of our auctions too, so best check them out now. Here are just three that might tickle your fancy:

EXCLUSIVE Dwalin the Dwarf of The Hobbit Artwork by Jerry VanderStelt

This auction offers a stunning canvas print by prominent artist, Jerry VanderStelt. Best known not only for his works inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, he also captures the worlds of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and much more in the Fantasy/SciFi genre. Dwalin the Dwarf will be signed and personalized by Jerry VanderStelt and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Mr.VanderStelt is also offering the winner of this Auction the choice of the frame-ready canvas or to have the canvas Gallery Wrapped. The two images displayed with this Auction shows the raw, canvas form and also how the Gallery Wrap option gives it a mounted, more dimensional look.

The canvas measures 18 x 24 inches, NOT counting the border that is designed to be Gallery Wrapped. Once it is Gallery Wrapped, the canvas will measure 18 x 24 inches. Please allow 2-3 weeks for completion. The work uses the finest materials available of archival inks as well as Breathing Color’s exclusive “Lyve” canvas and “Timeless” protective finish.

Your prize will also be shipped to you directly from the VanderStelt Studio, which is a site you must visit to see his stunning work up close. Jerry VanderStelt’s life-like detail and style of artwork gives each of his subjects a rich depth and beauty that’s impossible to describe.

Dwalin Artwork by Jerry VanderStelt Auction

Exclusive ‘The Nazgul’ Medallion No.1 – Prototype LotR Sideshow

This is one-of-a-kind master prototype of The Nazgûl Medallion by Sideshow used for their final creation. Highly collectible, this is genuinely a Lord of the Rings’ film treasure. Approximate weight 4 lbs; approximately 6″ in circumference.

A signed letter of authentication by a Sideshow representative is available.

Nazgul Medallion Auction

Autographed Official DragonCon Contest 2 Cert. by Bifur, Dwalin, Radagast

Autographed by 2 Dwarves and a Wizard; William Kircher (Bifur), Graham McTavish (Dwalin) and Sylvester McCoy (Radagast the Brown). This is a NEW and OFFICIAL 2013 DragonCon “Costume Contest Comedy Category” Runner Up Winner’s Certificate. They generously signed this certificate in support of TORn’s Fundraiser. Picture discoloration is due to lighting. Certificate color is off white as seen in picture of contestants on stage.

DragonCon’s Costuming Contest is a fashion show that focuses on the craftsmanship of the costumes created by Con-goers from all over the world. Hundreds of costumes are seen in the hallways, panels, and other competitions throughout DragonCon, but little attention was paid to the efforts taken to make these wearable works of art. For this reason, in 2006 the contest was created to acknowledge those efforts and abilities as opposed to just presentation skills. Each year, a panel of prestigious and professional judges in the costuming business host and judge the contest. One of the most exciting things for contestants is to receive recognition and an award for their own work from these judges.

The winner of this auction may have to endure a bit of a delay of shipment as it is still at DragonCon with ourTORn reps. They still have a long journey home after the Convention.

Autographed Official DragonCon Contest 2 Cert. by Bifur, Dwalin, Radagast Auction

There are some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Time is running out on some of our auctions too, so best check them out now. Here are just three that might tickle your fancy:

HUGE replica of Bilbo’s Contract signed by Celebs & Oscar Party Attendees

At auction is a huge replica of Thorin’s contract for Bilbo Baggins’ employment as Burglar for the Company of Dwarves on their Quest to The Lonely Mountain as it appeared in Peter Jackson’s movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. TheOneRing.net threw a magnificent party as we were joined by film celebrities, Tolkien artists, authors and many more to celebrate the 2012 Oscars on February 24, 2013 while The Academy Awards took place just around the corner in Los Angeles, California. This contract was signed by attendees at that party, including artists Donato Giancola and Tim Kirk, Celtic band Emerald Rose, and many others. Here’s your chance to own a piece of TORn and Cinema history… not to mention a very easy-to-read copy of Bilbo’s Contract!

This replica can be kept intact in one large piece if it’s picked up in person in Los Angeles, California. However, because of the size and dense mounting board this Contract is affixed to, the Contract will be divided into 12-inch sections for the most manageable and economic shipping cost possible. Size: 44 x 72 inch foam-core mounted reproduction.

Oscar Party replica of Bilbo contract auction

NIB Exclusive LOTR PEZ gift set by Walmart featuring the Eye of Sauron

This limited edition Lord of the Rings Pez Gift Set comes with 8 themed dispensers and 12 rolls of candy.The dispensers are Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Gollum. Item is brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged.

LOTR PEZ gift-set auction

Paperback: The People’s Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien by TheOneRing.net Staff

This guide to J.R.R.Tolkien is an exploration of Tolkien’s world from the writers of the Tolkien fan website, TheOneRing.net. This volume includes new articles as well as familiar favourites from the website. The essays are grouped around themes such as defending fantasy literature from the accusation of triviality; why people become Tolkien “fans”; whether Tolkien’s notions of Good, Evil and Free Will are relevant to a changing world; the inspiration fans draw from his work; and the ideas from which Tolkien himself drew inspiration, both in his life and in his love of ancient literature and European myths. This volume also looks at the impact of the wildly popular cinematic version and answers the most common questions asked about Middle-earth.

Paperback: People’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

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We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

From the Sideshow Collectibles’ line of ‘The Lord of the Rings’, The Morgul Lord/ Witch-king of Angmar is the Lord of the Nazgûl and Sauron’s greatest servant. Sculpted with the mace and sword used in his faceoff with Éowyn of Rohan. Released in 2004, this piece is individually painted and finished.
This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories.

Witch King of Angmar Statue Auction

Here’s a chance to own a UNIQUE, ORIGINAL piece of artwork by several world renowned Tolkien artists. This one of a kind 36″ x 12″ stretched, this unframed canvas panel is signed by many of the artists who participated in ‘An Unexpected Art Show’.

Presented by TheOneRing.net, ‘An Unexpected Art Show’ was a one night only gallery exhibit held Oscars weekend on February 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. The show featured artists around the world who are inspired and influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth,”The Hobbit”, and “The Lord of the Rings”.

Acclaimed artists Tim Kirk, Donato Giancola, and Jerry Vanderselt signed and drew on this canvas for TheOneRing.net. Eleven other artists who attended the show also signed the canvas including LEGO artists OneLug, graphic artist Nancy Steinman, stained-glass artist Christie Wood, and more. Own this truly unique piece of artwork from this spectacular TORn event!

Unexpected Art Show Artwork Auction

The Book of Lost Tales was the first major work of imagination by J.R.R. Tolkien, begun in 1916-17 when he was twenty-five years old. It stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor, for these tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion. Picture is of the actual edition.

The Book of Lost Tales Volume 1 Auction

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

NIB Lord of the Rings “No Admittance” Bag End Bookend & 1-vol HC set by Sideshow

This exclusive, specially produced 2003 gift set, packaged in a windowpane display box of a special color-scheme, includes a hardcover one-volume edition of The Lord of the Rings with movie tie-in jacket art (a view of Rivendell) which is unique to this set, and an exquisite pair of bookends featuring Gandalf knocking on the door of Bag End on one side, with Bilbo at the door on the other. This is a limited edition, boxed set of The Lord of the Rings “No Admittance” bookends environment sculpture from Houghton Mifflin, Sideshow WETA Collection.

Sculptures have been hand-cast in heavy weight polystone and hand-painted to the highest standards by the artists of Sideshow/Weta. This is a rare chance to own a fabulous addition to any Middle-earth collection! This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories. 9.5 long x 6 high x 5 wide inches.

No Admittance Sideshow bookends plus one-volume LOTR

Sideshow Weta Gollum Polystone Bust. Limited edition! EXCELLENT CONDITION!

In excellent condition, the head, neck and arms of Sméagol are expertly captured in this quarter scale bust. This 6-inch Sméagol Bust is made out of heavy weight polystone and is situated on a classic display base featuring Lord of the Rings logo and hand-numbered edition size. Tortured and wretched by the lure of the One Ring, Sméagol, later Gollum, is a withered, piteous creature. Driven mad and twisted by his loss of the Ring decades ago, he hunts Middle-earth, searching everywhere for his “precious”.

Limited edition, number 1094/6000. EXCELLENT CONDITION! Original packaging. 5.5″ H (140mm) x 2.5″ W (64mm) x 4.25″ D (108mm)

Limited-edition Sideshow Weta Gollum polystone bust auction

Paperback: The Book of Lost Tales 2: The History of Middle-earth, v.2 Tolkien

This second part of THE BOOK OF LOST TALES includes the tale of Beren and Lúthien, Turin and the Dragon, Necklace of the Dwarves, and the Fall of Gondolin. Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay, together with the texts of associated poems, as well as information on names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages.

Condition: Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.

Demosthenes’ note: BOLT II contains the only full telling of the Fall of Gondolin, a manuscript of 50 pages or so that Tolkien wrote while convalescing on Western Front during WWI. The language is somewhat archaic, but is quite vivid and dramatic. It’s an enthralling, if tragic, tale. Of all the stories within HOME, this may be the most gripping, and most approachable. If you’re unsure if HOME is for you, this may be the easiest place to start.

Book of Lost Tales Vol II auction

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We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

Book: The People’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

This guide to J.R.R.Tolkien is an exploration of Tolkien’s world from the writers of the Tolkien fan website, TheOneRing.net. This volume includes new articles as well as familiar favourites from the website. The essays are grouped around themes such as defending fantasy literature from the accusation of triviality; why people become Tolkien “fans”; whether Tolkien’s notions of Good, Evil and Free Will are relevant to a changing world; the inspiration fans draw from his work; and the ideas from which Tolkien himself drew inspiration, both in his life and in his love of ancient literature and European myths. This volume also looks at the impact of the wildly popular cinematic version and answers the most common questions asked about Middle-earth.

Condition: Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.

The People’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien book auction

New Very Rare “Children of Hurin” signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee

This is a very-hard-to-find first edition signed by both Alan Lee (illustrator) and Christopher Tolkien (editor) to a publisher’s book plate affixed to the half title page. It is estimated that only 900 of these signed bookplates were produced, with 500 being sent to Houghton Mifflin. These bookplates were inserted into standard hardbacks as a release-day promotion in New York City on April 17, 2007. This is one of those very rare books and includes the promotional Bookmark that came with this release edition.

Opportunities to add signed works like this of new Tolkien publications will rarely come again. This is a Collector’s treasure.

Demosthenes’ note: I own a copy of this edition — though not signed, alas. Not only is Lee’s cover art stunning, there are another six or eight full-colour plates spread within the pages of the novel itself, as well as greyscale pencil sketches for each chapter. It really is a beautifully presented book.

Children of Hurin signed first-edition hardcover auction

NIB Royal Selangor Pewter & Gold Frodo Lord Of The Rings Goblet

The One Ring forms the base of the pewter goblet – representing Frodo the Ring-bearer. The One Ring is plated in 24K gold and carries the famous inscription in Elvish”One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.” Inspired by JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, this stunning work of art measures 7.5 in (18.5 cm) in height.

This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with an unbroken RS certificate seal.

Royal Selangor Frodo goblet auction

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I wanted to highlight a few of the items in this post so you could get a better look at just how cool these items are. The items I want to highlight for you are: The Boromir Exclusive Statue, Arwen Exclusive Statue, Nazgul Prototype Medallion, and the Thorin/Goblin King set from The Bridge Direct.

BOROMIR AUCTION. The Boromir Exclusive from Sideshow Collectibles has an edition size of only 500 pieces world-wide and is sold out making this a pretty rare piece for any collector. The Exclusive piece for the Boromir statue is a switch out arm allowing you to create the scene from the Extended Edition of The Two Towers.

ARWEN AUCTION. Also, from Sideshow Collectibles is the Arwen Exclusive which also has an edition size of 500 pieces world-wide. Like Boromir Arwen is sold out and going to only get rarer with time. The Exclusive item for Arwen is a switch out head sculpt wearing her pendant.

NAZGUL MEDALLION AUCTION. The rarest collectible we have up for auction right now is the Nazgul Medallion prototype. This prototype is what was used to create the medallions fans could by from the Sideshow/Weta line collectibles during The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This amazing collectible is truly one of a kind and cannot be had just anyplace.

THORIN & GOBLIN KING AUCTION. Finally, we have a great looking set of figure from The Bridge Direct of Thorin Oakenshield and the Goblin King from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Make sure you’re the lucky winner of these amazing items. You’re going to love them.

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Here is a gallery of photos just so you can see exactly how cool these items are:

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy: 

NIB Arwen Exclusive Edition Polystone Statue LotR by Sideshow

From the Sideshow Collectibles’ line of ‘The Lord of the Rings’, Elven princess Arwen Evenstar is statuesque in her road-weathered riding outfit. Introduced in 2011, this replica captures the heroic moment when she saves Frodo from the Black Riders. The detail is stunning in this individually painted and finished collector’s treasure. The Sideshow Exclusive version of the Arwen Polystone Statue includes a unique feature of an additional switch-out portrait with necklace for alternate display.

This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories.

Arwen Statue Auction

Original artwork by Colleen Doran – Lord of the Rings-inspired print

A signed Remarqued drawing (it has an additional hand-drawn picture at the bottom) print of Colleen Doran’s “Hunting Orcs” pencil drawing that appeared in the Essential JRR Tolkien Sourcebook. It is #1 of 250 and comes with a 2004 Certificate of Authenticity. The print is 22 x 30 inches. Shipped unframed and rolled.

Original Colleen Doran Lord of the Rings Print Auction

Legolas cross-stitch/needlepoint Lord of the Rings hand-made

This needlepoint by Anna is a stunning design of Orlando Bloom as Legolas Greenleaf from a moment in The Lord of the Rings. The piece measures approx 8″ x 6″ and is professionally hand-stitched on black 18 count aida fabric. Perfect as a unique wallhanging, or it could be made into a designer pillow cover, or a distinctive totebag. Anna also designs and stitches needlepoint and cross-stitch kits on commission. Contact ahea1977 where she’s aol dot com

Legolas Cross Stitch Auction

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

Exclusive Guest appearance on Happy Hobbit LotR vlog

Have you ever wanted to be featured on a webseries that brings the Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth to your daily life? Then now is your chance! You will have a Skype session with Fili and Kili and be included in an episode of Happy Hobbit! These are the sisters whose online, first-time viewing of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer was aired on YouTube, spotted by Peter Jackson, and watched by 3 of the film’s Elves; Legolas, Tauriel and Thranduil… resulting in very un-Elvish delight and laughter.

Winner will be contacted directly by Happy Hobbits: Fili and Kili, to arrange a convenient time for your Skype appearance!

Happy Hobbit guest appearance auction

NEW The Children of Hurin by J. R. R. Tolkien (2007, Hardcover)

The is a brand-new, unread, unused hardcover copy of JRR Tolkien’s Children of Hurin in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories.

There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings, and the story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but that were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World. In that remote time Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in the vast fortress of Angband, the Hells of Iron, in the North; and the tragedy of Turin and his sister Nienor unfolded within the shadow of the fear of Angband and the war waged by Morgoth against the lands and secret cities of the Elves.

Children of Hurin hardcover book

Note: This is NOT the limited edition copy signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee that we are also auctioning. You can see that auction here.

NIB Lord of the Rings “No Admittance” Bag End Bookend & 1-vol HC set by Sideshow

This exclusive, specially produced 2003 gift set, packaged in a windowpane display box of a special color-scheme, includes a hardcover 1-volume edition of The Lord of the Rings with movie tie-in jacket art (a view of Rivendell) which is unique to this set, and an exquisite pair of bookends featuring Gandalf knocking on the door of Bag End on one side, with Bilbo at the door on the other. This is a limited edition, boxed set of The Lord of the Rings ” No Admittance” bookends environment sculpture from Houghton Mifflin, Sideshow WETA Collection.

Sculptures have been hand-cast in heavy weight polystone and hand-painted to the highest standards by the artists of Sideshow/Weta. This is a rare chance to own a fabulous addition to any Middle-earth collection! This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories.

Galadriel goblet auction

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We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

NIB The Bridge Direct Goblin King Thorin Oakenshield Action Figure

This Battle Pack of The Goblin King with Thorin Oakenshield, released in 2012, has authentic detail from the Movie – The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey. Each Figure contains up to 10 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character. A great addition to any action-figure collection!

Thorin & Goblin King figure auction

NIB Boromir Exclusive Edition Polystone Statue LotR by Sideshow

From the Sideshow Collectibles’ line of ‘The Lord of the Rings’, this statue of Boromir captures the heroic moment when he claims victory for Gondor! Introduced in 2011 and quickly sold out, this is the first Lord of the Rings statue to show the detail of Gondorian armor. This piece is individually painted and finished.

This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with all the original accessories.

Boromir statue auction

NIB Royal Selangor Pewter Galadriel Goblet Lord of the Rings

Galadriel, Elven Lady of Light, rests her face on the palm of her hand which functions as the stem of the goblet. Galadriel is delicately decorated with an onyx gem on her brow, her Ring on her forefinger and a bangle on her elegant arm. Inspired by JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, this stunning work of pewter art measures 8 in (20 cm) in height.

This item is BRAND NEW in the original manufacturer’s box with an unbroken RS certificate seal.

Galadriel goblet auction

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— Samwise Gamgee to Frodo

                                                                                 The Fellowship of the Ring

Last year at Comic-Con 2012 two Hobbits made an appearance as one of the newest entries to Sideshow Collectibles The Lord of the Rings statue line. The two Hobbits fans got a glimpse at were the Ringbearer himself and the most loyal friend you could ever have Samwise Gamgee. These two make their appearance in this line as we see them towards the end of The Return of the King in the Orc armor they get from Cirith Ungol. The regular release for this statue gets you two amazing head sculpts of Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, while the exclusive gets you these two headsculpts wearing the Orc helmets they find with the armor.

PACKAGING

Graphically the box of the Frodo/Sam statue follows the same path as previous releases from this series. You have the front and back panels, which are black with The Lord of the Rings and Frodo/Sam done in a shade of Silver. While on the sides of the box you get an image of the statue from two different angles. The material on the outside of the box continues the matte finish we’ve seen with the last several boxes in this line. The Styrofoam on the inside has once again done its job of making sure the statue makes it intact, and to help with the multiple sculpts they’ve been wrapped separately in a cushion wrap.

SCULPTING

Gabriel Marquez and the uber talented Trevor Grove were tasked with bringing Frodo/Sam to life. These are two of the best likenesses I’ve seen of either character in the years I’ve been collecting Middle-earth. What’s great about the Frodo sculpt besides the likeness is the pain/agony Frodo is going through by this point in the story. We know that the Ring has finally worn him down and this very much comes through in the final product. Samwise is loyal and loves Frodo. Its one of the best things about the character because he is willing to give his life to make sure Frodo succeeds. I think this comes through in spades with the Samwise sculpt. He has that look of protection on his face as if something is about to come at Frodo and keep him from finishing the task.

Sideshow has a great history of making the costumes the characters wore in the movies translate into polystone. This is another case where they were successful in making that happen. The Orc costumes have tons of leatherwork involved and not brand new leatherwork either. This comes across very nicely in the sculpt of both the leather and the chainmail with both having knicks, dents, and holes to make it look worn. One thing I love about the sculpt is the gloves. I love how they’re sculpted where the fingers do not fill the gloves. If you ordered the exclusive you get both sculpts wearing the Orc helms they steal from Cirith Ungol. These helms look worn and just like we saw on screen during the movie. You also don’t loose the likeness with the Sam helmeted sculpt nor the feeling of agony from Frodo’s eyes. You also get a couple of weapons with this statue with those being the Orc sword and of course Sting which Samwise carries. Finally, the base is really well done with the rocks giving you the feel that they’re crossing The Plains of Gorgoth.

PAINT

As I said earlier the sculpts are really well done, but that can be lost if the paint is not done very good. That did not happen with this statue as the skin tone is fantastic and has the proper amount of dirt/ash to complete the look both characters had at that point. The eyes are also well done on both statues with Frodo being exceptional allowing the emotional rise/fall he’s going through to come through in the sculpt. Another great job was done on the outfit of the two characters with the worn looked sculpted being enhanced to look worn by the paint job. These outfits very much feel the way they looked on screen that some Orc has been living in for sometime. The same can be said for the Orc sword with it looking rusted and worn from years of just being out in the elements. You can say the same for the base with the look you see of Mordor coming through loud and clear.

Overall

Frodo and Sam come in with a price tag of $275 which for two statues in one is a really solid deal. The exclusive has an edition size set at only 500 pieces while the regular has an edition size of 1000 pieces world wide. Both items are currently in-stock but do not miss a chance to own this fantastic statue!

“I’m glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee…here at the end of all things.”

-       Frodo to Sam after the destruction of The One Ring

                                                                The Return of the King

 SPECIFICATIONS

Frodo and Sam have an edition size of 500 pieces World Wide for the Exclusive and 1000 pieces World Wide for the Regular. The dimensions for the Frodo/Sam are as followed: 14″ x 8.75″ x 8.5″ (H x W x D)

PHOTOS

— Unfinished Tales, p. 338

As the saying goes there are always two sides to the same coin. The last statue that from Sideshow Collectibles The Lord of the Rings statue line was the Witch-king as we see him before Frodo puts on the ring. Now, we get the other side of that same coin with the exception of this is what we see from Frodo’s point of view after he puts on the ring. Both statues exclusive version come with him holding the Morgul Blade to give you the full effect of both points of view.

PACKAGING

The graphics on the outside of the box follow the same pattern set by the previous statues in this series. Following the trend as I mentioned about being the other side of the coin this box instead of being black is all white, with the exception of The Lord of the Rings being in gold and the character name in a silver. While the sides of the box you get an image of the statue from two different angles. The material of the box is continues the matte finish we saw with the last statue. The inside of the box saw the biggest change though from previous statues even the last Ringwraith statue. The flowing robes of the Witch-king caused Sideshow to create a big hole that made the Styrofoam adequate for the robes. There have been a few cases where despite the best efforts to make sure this statue arrived ok that it did show up broken.

SCULPTING

Gabriel Marquez was once again tasked with bringing a Ringwraith to life all while capturing the evil and power they posses. As was the case with the other statue the job done bringing this side of the character to life was superbly done. The complexity of this statue is actually much more difficult than his previous effort because of the massive flowing robes. The robes are very intricate and have been sculpted in a way that it has the feel of the Wraith world, but also has cloth look we’ve come to expect from the talent at Sideshow.

Unlike the previous statue there is a facial sculpt that must capture the likeness of the Witch-king as Frodo saw him after he put the ring on. When we see the Witch-king he looks he looks like a man long dead who is still lingering due to the power of Sauron, and this statue has captured that look as fantastically as can be done. You get great detail in the cheekbones and sunken eyes that the Witch-king has when you see him. His crown also looks like long worn metal that should have fallen apart years ago. The same can be said with his sword and if you get the exclusive the Morgul Blade that he stabs Frodo in the shoulder with.

PAINT

Normally, when you have a statue with a likeness you want a nice skin color that looks like someone who is still among the living. That is not the case though with the Witch-king since he is no a member of the Wraith world. His skin tone is the proper pale looking color we see on screen, while also matching the pictures of the costume outside of that scene. It very much gives you the feel this is someone who is no longer human and has long given himself to the will of Sauron. The robes have a great mix of grey, blue, and white to very much give that Wraith world feel you get from this particular moment. The previously mentioned metal parts would not have that worn feel they have within the sculpt if it wasn’t for the great job creating a worn metal paint look. So again the paint only helps add to the feel this piece has of someone who has been around for quite some time. The base is not to be left out of the discussion for how nicely this piece is painted giving that old run down look Wetathertop had when Strider and the Hobbits rested there.

Overall

The Witch-king costs $275 from Sideshow Collectibles for both the exclusive and regular versions of the statue. The exclusive has an edition size set at only 300 pieces while the regular has an edition size of 1000 pieces world wide. There is currently a wait list for the exclusive but the regular version is in stock. Do not let a collectible as well done as this one slip by so go to Sideshow’s site right now and purchase this statue!

SPECIFICATIONS

The Witch-king has an edition size of 300 pieces World Wide for the Exclusive and 1000 pieces World Wide for the Regular. The dimensions for the Witch-king are as followed: 18.5″ x 12″ x 12.5″ (H x W x D)

PHOTOS