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The Lord of the Rings trilogy won seventeen Academy Awards. Wētā Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films.

TOWER OF ORTHANC™

Environment – Open Edition
Dimensions:
4.33" x 7.08" x 4.33" (W x H x L) 11 cm x 18 cm x 11 cm
Weight: 0.397 lbs (0.18 kg)
Principal Sculptor:
Daniel Holland Daniel Holland

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Imposing over the lands like a dark giant; a lone figure of dominating magnitude, striking awe and wonder at both its purpose and construction, stood the inimitable tower: Orthanc.

Standing in the centre of the Ring of Isengard was a great stone tower of polished black. Hewn from a monolith of dark rock centuries ago by the arts long since forgotten, the Tower of Orthanc stood sharp and hard against a field of green trees and soaring snow-capped mountains. In the waning years of the Third Age it was home to the Wizard Saruman, and within its dark chambers he spent his days studying the ways of the enemy, that he might better understand and ultimately defeat him. A Palantír Saruman kept; one of the ancient seeing stones of Númenor. Many long hours the Wizard spent staring into this magical sphere, watching Sauron, believing himself wise and powerful, and resistant to the devices of his foe. Yet in truth Saruman’s own pride and folly led him willingly into Sauron’s trap, for he became enamoured with the Dark Lord’s arts and craved his power.

Through the stone his mind was twisted until he became a vassal of Mordor, and Orthanc, once a place of learning and beauty, was despoiled by Orcs, now a place of dread. Gone were the trees; tinder to feed the fires of industry that burned in pits around the tower, and the plains within the ringed wall were a scorched wasteland of ash where armies drilled and marched in prelude to making war upon those whom Saruman once named friends.  

FEATURES:

  • Open Edition;
  • Made from high-quality polystone;
  • 360° environment design;
  • Recreated in meticulous detailing;
  • Digitally sculpted by 3D artist Daniel Holland.

The 20th Anniversary of The Lord of The Rings movies has a special significance to us here at the Workshop, and we are delighted to commemorate the upcoming event with iconic Middle-earth figures. Let the celebrations begin!

Richard Taylor – CEO & Co-founder, Wētā Workshop

A NOTE ON OPEN EDITION COLLECTIBLES

This figure is an Open Edition piece, meaning it is not restricted to a specific number of reproductions. However, this does not guarantee Wētā Workshop will continue to produce the statue in the future. We recommend purchasing your Open Edition statue early to avoid disappointment. Should you miss out, please contact us at support@wetanz.co.nz. Demand will determine if this collectible is reproduced.

Please note: You may see a number on your shipping carton that says "0123/1,000" - this is just the serial number of your piece in its particular production run and does not mean it's a limited edition.

It takes hundreds of hours to design, sculpt model make, mold, and paint the prototype for each new Middle-earth piece. Whether it be a prop replica, beautiful environment, or iconic character, we treat our collectibles with the same level of care and attention to detail that we bring to our film work.

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  1. One of the two elaborate and beautiful towers
    Quality
    100%
    One of the two elaborate and beautiful towers.

    Originally, I wanted to own the large Orthanc Tower, but this small item is also very cool and precious.

    I have high expectations for the same size Barad Dur, and with these two, I will finally be able to complete my two top collection.

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  2. Looks amazing, just what I've hoped for.
    Quality
    100%
    Product came in perfect condition and it looks just like in the movies. The details are impeccable and the stairs really give it some sense of scale. There's also the water wheel Saruman died on in the movies.

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