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Weta Workshop Reveals Lord of the Rings Bilbo Baggins Statue

The Lord of the Rings fans is in for a real treat as Weta Workshop reveals their newest statue featuring Bilbo Baggins. This 1:6 scale statue shows off the adventurer Bilbo Baggins in his study while in his Hobbit Hole in Bag End. This piece is a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Lord of the Rings, and Biblo's study is faithfully recreated. The entire study is an exact replica of the one that fans saw in the film with miniaturized paper props, an assortment of Easter eggs, and even 111 mini items scattered around. Weta Workshop put some very hard work into this design with Bilbo Baggins sculpted to perfection and all of the little details around him, making the diorama come to life. To capture this quality and this craftmanship, the price to obtain this piece is quite high, coming in at a whopping $1,299. Weta Workshop does offer payment plans, and collectors can order one of these The Lord of the Rings statues right here. Be sure to check out some of the other statues Weta offers to take your middle Earth collection to new heights.

"On the morning of his one-hundred and eleventh birthday, the eccentric master of Bag End huddles amid a jumble of paper and books in his study, his quill a blur as he scratches at his memoir. Miraculously hale for one of his advanced years, Bilbo Baggins is no ordinary Hobbit. A small person he might be, but his has been a long and storied life, and he pursues the self-appointed duty to record it in every detail with a furious fervour."

"Gossip and disapproval swirl among the respectable citizens of Hobbiton where the old bachelor is concerned. "He entertains Dwarves," they mutter under furrowed brows. ""He talks to Elves and consorts with Wizards." Wide-eyed children hang on the tales of Bilbo's adventures, while parents tut-tut and shake their heads, suppressing 'unhealthy curiosity' while NOT listening with an attentive ear. "That old Bilbo's not right in the head; too much of a Took," they proclaim a little too loudly. "But there is gold in Bag End," they whisper to one another with furtive glances, "And other secrets, besides."

"Bilbo laughs at the provincial mutterings of his neighbours and loves them just the same. They'll never grasp what he has seen, but some among them show promise..It is for Bilbo's young cousin Frodo, and some other Hobbits like him, that he is compelled to write. Age creeps upon Bilbo, little by little, and that Tookishness in his blood stirs wistful; thoughts of far off mountains and friends long gone. His mind is made up; plans are set. Now all he needs is time to finish what he has begun, if they'd just stop ringing the bell!"

FEATURES:

• 1:6 scale;
• Limited Edition size to be confirmed;
• Made from high-quality polystone and miniature paper props;
• Sculpted by Daniel Cockersell, David Tremont & Leonard Ellis;
• An iconic scene, recreated in celebration of the LOTR 20th Anniversary;
• Immaculately detailed, cross-section of Bag EndTM;
• Includes miniature versions of the original film paper props, created by calligrapher Daniel Reeve;
• Featuring exactly 111 miniature items from Bilbo Baggins study;
• Loose paper props can be dressed and positioned as desired;
• An abundance of hidden easter eggs to be found!

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