{"id":64052,"date":"2012-10-29T10:59:59","date_gmt":"2012-10-29T15:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/?p=64052"},"modified":"2012-10-29T10:59:59","modified_gmt":"2012-10-29T15:59:59","slug":"collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-strider-mini-statue-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/2012\/10\/29\/64052-collecting-the-precious-weta-workshops-strider-mini-statue-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Strider Mini-Statue Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

“I can avoid being seen if I wish; but to disappear entirely, that is a rare gift.”<\/p>\n

-Strider to Frodo while at The Prancing Pony in Bree<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Continuing the trend of fantastic mini-statues from The Lord of the Rings,<\/em> the artists at Weta have created a great version of Strider<\/a>.\u00a0 This is the third statue in a beautiful line, which includes Gandalf The Grey and Gollum. This version of Strider captures the character as we first meet him in Bree, sitting by himself, watching the comings and goings of those at The Prancing Pony.<\/p>\n

PACKAGING <\/strong><\/p>\n

The graphics on the front of the box for Strider <\/a>have the same elegant look we\u2019ve come to know from the collectibles Weta has created for The Lord of the Rings<\/em>. \u00a0The Lord of the Rings<\/em> logo appears in the upper left hand corner, while a screen capture of Strider from The Fellowship of the Ring<\/em> is in the upper right hand corner. In the center of the box you have a great picture of the piece itself, with the name of the collectible under the screen capture of Strider. On one side of the box there is a further picture of Strider, while the other contains multiple images of items that you can find on Weta\u2019s website.\u00a0 The back of the box has one final image of Strider, with a bit more information on the collectible and the sculptor.<\/p>\n

SCULPTING<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sculptor Steven Saunders created the Gandalf <\/a>in this line of statues, as well as the Gandalf from The Hobbit<\/em> line of statues; so we\u2019ve seen his skills in being able to deliver a great collectible. The likeness to Viggo Mortensen is really well done, especially for a small statue with a head that has to fit in a hood. The texture of the cloak in which Strider has concealed himself is astonishing, giving a real look of draped cloth.\u00a0 We also get a great little sculpted pipe, which\u00a0we see Strider smoking as he surveys The Prancing Pony. The extraordinary detail of\u00a0this statue is continued in the bench Strider is sitting on;\u00a0the natural lines and markings of the wood are perfectly captured.<\/p>\n

PAINT <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The paintwork on Strider <\/a>is as good as the sculpting. \u00a0The greens of Strider\u2019s outfit match exactly what we saw on screen in Bree. The skin tone once again shows that Weta can get it done when it comes to making skin look very natural. One would expect the eyes on this statue, being small, to be an issue –\u00a0but the painters did a fantastic job capturing Viggo\u2019s eyes.\u00a0 Strider\u2019s beard has the proper, worn look you would expect on a guy who lives out in the wild!<\/p>\n

Overall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strider costs $75 retail via Weta\u2019s website<\/a>, which is a steal for something as superb as this collectible. So do yourself a favor and hop over to Weta\u2019s site and place your order now for a fantastic Strider statue!<\/p>\n

SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strider is an open edition. The specifications for Strider are as follows: 5.3″ x 4.3″ x 4.1″ (H x W x D)<\/strong>
\n13.5 cm x 11 cm x 10.5 cm<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

PHOTOS<\/strong><\/p>\n