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April 26, 2013

J.W. Reviews The Hobbit Chronicles II Book

This month on J.W. Braun’s Bookshelf, J.W. takes a look at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...
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April 22, 2013

Weta Workshop comes to Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo

If you’re going to be in Calgary, Canada this weekend and you’re a fan of the work Weta...
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April 10, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Gollum Enraged Statue Pre-Order

Just this week with the arrival of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles, Creatures &...
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April 8, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Gollum Enraged Statue

In the new publication The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles, Creatures &...
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April 8, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Dawn Council at Rivendell Art Print

Today, Weta Workshop released the latest art print in their Middle-earth themed art print line. The...
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April 1, 2013

Peter Jackson to begin wearing glasses again

From Weta Digital, comes this exciting press release about a certain something all fans of Sir...
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March 28, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Bombur Statue Review

The final of the six statues that Weta Workshop had displayed at Comic-Con 2012 has arrived to many...
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March 10, 2013

J.W. Reviews The Hobbit Chronicles Book

This month on J.W. Braun’s Bookshelf, J.W. takes a look at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...
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March 8, 2013

Hobbity guests coming to Supanova in April!

Australian Hobbit fans will finally get a little bit of love in April. A team from Weta, and...
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February 26, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Bombur Statue

The Comic-Con six are now complete. At last years Comic-Con Weta Workshop had displayed six statues...
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February 18, 2013

Researching The Frodo Franchise: Part 3, Places Full of Magic

Once again it has been a long time since I posted in this series, but what with the run-up to The...
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February 5, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Out of the Fire – Eagles Rescue Art Print

In their latest newsletter, Weta Workshop featured yet another amazing collectible from The Hobbit:...
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January 30, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Orcrist Master Swordsmith’s Edition

Tonight a new item from Weta Workshop has been made available for order: Orcrist, Master...
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January 28, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Chronicles: Creatures and Characters

On the heels of one of the best art books for a film that I’ve had the chance to add to my...
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January 7, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Dwalin Statue Review

“By my beard! You are shorter and wider than last we met.” -Dwalin to Balin as they...
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January 3, 2013

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Balin Statue Review

“Welcome, Master Baggins, to the Company of Thorin Oakenshield!” -Balin to Bilbo as he...
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December 19, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop Reveals Prop Replica Staffs and Pipes

This morning Weta Workshop added more amazing collectibles to their growing line of prop replicas...
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December 14, 2012

FXguide.com: Weta returns to Middle-earth

“Weta Digital has grown to now define state of the art in visual effects worldwide. Its...
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December 14, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Balin and Dwalin Stautes

As you all know, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has landed for audiences around the world and to...
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December 6, 2012

Richard Taylor talks about Weta’s work

Ever wondered exactly what they do at Weta Workshop and Weta Digital? Richard Taylor talks about...
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November 26, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Riddles in the Dark Art Print

Following the successful series of art prints from both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: An...
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November 22, 2012

Weta Workshop always give credit where credit is due!

We received a message from Weta Workshop saying that Richard Taylor would like to set the record...
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November 7, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop Thorin’s Ring and The Hobbit Shirts

Weta Workshop has released even more items for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The new items...
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November 1, 2012

Weta Makes Gollum Take a Swim at Wellington Airport

You might be a bit surprised at the “holiday” decorations at New Zealand’s...
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October 29, 2012

The Middle of Middle-earth keeps developing!

It’s nearly November – the month of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiere is...
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October 21, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Bilbo Baggins Statue Review

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit We got...
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October 20, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Gandalf the Grey Statue Review

“Bilbo Baggins. I’m looking for someone to share in an adventure.”...
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October 20, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Gandalf the Grey Statue Review

“Bilbo Baggins. I’m looking for someone to share in an adventure.”...
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October 13, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop Key of Erebor and Thorin’s Map Winners

Last week, the artisans at Weta announced 19 amazing items for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,...
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September 30, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop releases 19 Hobbit collectibles. TORn offers contest to win a few!

October madness has landed and Weta Workshop has unleashed the first wave of collectibles for The...
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September 28, 2012

Collecting The Precious – October 1st to be The Hobbit Day

October 1st marks a big day for fans awaiting collectibles of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey....
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September 20, 2012

Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Sunrise Upon Edoras Art Print

Weta recently surprised fans with another one of their amazing art prints. This is the third print...
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September 14, 2012

Wellington is preparing a big welcome to the world for Hobbit Premiere

In just about 2 months from now, travelers from around the world will descend upon Wellington to...
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