Weta Workshop is well known for its work as a special effects and prop company, but did you know that they have several lines of super detailed and stylized statues? The New Zealand-based company has worked on a number of projects over the years, with some of the most notable beingThe Lord of the Rings, Dune, a few Marvel projects, and all the Avatar films as well.
If you’re looking to pick up some highly detailed statues and don’t mind paying a little extra for that detail, then these figures from the Weta Workshop are perfect for you. Clear some shelf space, dust off your old extended cuts of The Lord of the Rings, and get ready to take your collection up a notch with these statues.
The Lord of The Rings - Gandalf The Grey - Miniature Statue
Gandalf Before The Balrog
Gandalf as we know him from The Hobbit and the early parts of The Lord of the Rings, is here as an incredible figure. He is decked out in his grey outfit, robes, hat, and all, before he returns as Gandalf the White. Coming in around 7 inches tall, this statue makes the perfect companion to a bookshelf or display case.
Don’t let the name miniature statue sway you from checking out this figure of Gandalf the Grey from The Lord of the Rings. Coming in at just 7 inches tall, the statue features Gandalf in his original grey design and designation, before he falls fighting the Balrog Durin’s Bane atop the peak of Silvertine.
Every inch of this statue, made from a very high-quality polystone material, is exceptionally detailed, with every thread of his robes and the wavy, wispy beard that cascades down from his face captured in statue form. Gandalf is shown with his wizard staff and his storied weapon Glamdring sheathed at his side.
Lord Of The Rings - Saruman The White
Saruman The White Before The Fall
Saruman was counted as among the wisest of the entities living on Arda, until he too began to fall to the temptation of The One Ring and Sauron. This statue from Weta Workshop depicts Saruman before his transformation into Saruman of Many Colors, holding his Palintir close to his chest.
The counterpart of Gandalf, Saruman the White makes for a fantastic statue to add to your collection. Saruman is shown here in his purer white outfit before he becomes Saruman of Many Colors.
This figure comes in at just above 4 inches tall and is expertly ornate, depicting Saruman holding both is black, pointed staff and the swirling Palantir. The statue captures the actor who portrayed Saruman in Peter Jackson’s trilogy, the late Christopher Lee. This line of figure is hand painted, adding a level of uniqueness that you’re able to’t get from other figures.
Saruman became corrupted by his jealousy of Gandalf, his immense pride, and his belief that he could control Sauron’s power for himself, or at least rule along side as an equal.
The Lord of The Rings - Lurtz
The Deadly Uruk-hai Come To Life
Lurtz might be an original character for The Lord of the Rings films, but that doesn’t mean he’s any lesser of a threat. This deadly Uruk-hai is actually a companion piece to the Aragorn statue that Weta Workshop has available as well.
One of the few orcs in The Lord of the Rings that gets dedicated screen time and is shown to be an actual threat on their own has been adapted to a figure and it is a fantastic addition to any Lord of the Rings fan’s collection.
Every inch of Lurtz’s statue is intricately crafted, from his armor to his sword and shield, to even his hair which may or may not share a close resemblance to a celebrity, to the gnarled and twisted face of the Uruk-Hai. The figure comes to a height of around 11 inches, making it one of the larger ones from Weta Workshop, until you get to the scale models.
Dark Crystal - Kira The Gelfling Scale Statue
Take The Jim Henson Cult Classic Home
One of the most delicate figures from Weta Workshop, this Dark Crystal Kira the Gelfling statue has a ton of detail in everything from the delicate wings to the flowing clothing, to even the little mushrooms that gather at Kira’s feet. If you’re a fan of the classic film, you don’t want to miss this incredible figure.
Speaking of scale models, Weta Workshop has a line of incredibly detailed statues from a number of films and game properties, with the Dark Crystal among them. Kira, one of the last surviving Gelflings from the film, comes as a highly detailed and intricate statue you’re able to add to your collection.
Kira is shown holding her friendly little monster Fizzgig, while seemingly gently floating over a patch of earth covered in red and white mushrooms. The statue looks incredibly delicate, especially the opalescent wings and very realistic, flowing clothing. Even the base of this statue is detailed, with runes carved into the earthen base.
Stranger Things Mini Epics - The Demogorgon
Straght From The Upside Down
Despite not having a real face displayed, the Stranger Things deadly monster, The Demogorgon, is here as a Weta Workshop figure to skulk around your bookshelves. This incredibly detailed figure is shown with its maw wide open, revealing rows and rows of teeth in the flower-like mouth.
Stranger Things is a powerhouse in streaming and if you’ve been watching the show since its debut back in 2016, you will probably love this statue of The Demogorgon from Weta Workshop’s mini epics line.
Everything about this statue is just uncomfortable, but in thebest ways that only horror fans can appreciate. The pale, sickly skin looks like it is pulled tight across the Demogorgon’s boney and unnaturally long hands, fingers, and feet. The instant draw to this figure is the contrastingly bright red head, split open and showing off the horrible maw inside. There’s a ton of teeth deep in the Demogorgon’s head, with rows stretching back into its throat and plenty on the flower-like face pieces.
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy - Sauron Miniature Statue
Pour Your Malice Into This Figure
This incredible statue depicts the Dark Lord himself in his fully armored glory, shortly after he forged the ultimate Ring of Power, The One Ring. This statue has him standing triumphantly, with dagger in hand, while he holds The One Ring in his palm before him.
A threat to all life in Middle-earth, Sauron, the Dark Lord, the Necromancer, the Nameless One, is brought to life in this highly detailed statue. As one of the more impressive statues from Weta Workshop, the statue of Sauron depicts him just afterhe had forged The One Ring, the devastatingly powerful weapon he uses to try and oppress the free peoples of Middle-earth.
There is so much detail in this figure it is almost overwhelming. From the hundreds of individual loops in his chain mail to the incredible attention to detail paid in his armor, you can stare at this statue for hours and still not be able to take in all the little details. Perhaps the best part of the statue is that in the palm of Sauron’s outstretched hand sits the One Ring itself, a gold contract to the rest of the mostly black and grey statue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Weta Workshop Work On The Lord Of The Rings?
Weta Workshop didn’t directly work on The Lord of the Rings, but the digital version of the company, Weta FX did. They have worked on a few major films,including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Is There A New Lord Of The Rings Coming Out?
There is! There are two new live-action Lord of the Rings movies coming out. Andy Serkis has been tapped to direct and star in the film. Andy Serkis has portrayed Gollum and has been involved in other projects from The Lord of the Rings.
How Many Seasons Of Rings Of Power Will There Be?
The Rings of Power, the prequel series that tells tales from the Second Age, including Galadriel’s adventures and Saruon’s creation and corruption of the Rings of Power, is set for five seasons.
