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Winner of seventeen Academy Awards, The Lord of the Rings was brought to the big screen by New Line Cinema and directed by Peter Jackson. Weta Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films.

MASTERS COLLECTION: ESCAPE OFF THE ROAD

1:6 scale statue - Limited Edition of 500
Dimensions:
(W x H x L) 70 cm x 46 cm x 38 cm
Weight: 75.892 lbs (34.424 kg)
Principal Sculptor:
Brigitte Wuest Brigitte Wuest

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Hoping to sneak out of the Shire, Frodo and Sam cut across the countryside, only to find themselves entangled in the escapades of Frodo’s cousins Merry and Pippin. One near miss with an angry farmer and a shortcut to mushrooms later the four Hobbits find themselves on a shaded trail collecting tasty fungi when Frodo is overcome by a sudden need to get off the road.

No sooner have the Hobbits scurried over an embankment and sought shelter beneath the eroded roots of an old tree when a tall, black-robed figure emerges from the mist. Dismounting its midnight horse to sniff unnaturally at the air, the stooped, black-cowled creature sweeps this way and that, drawn inexorably toward the huddled Shirelings.

Dropping to its knees, steel-gauntleted hands groping, the faceless wraith looms over them. Around the Hobbits’ hairy feet, the ground writhes with worms and other small creatures seeking to escape its terrifying presence. As the figure closes in upon them and its shadow threatens to swallow all hope of escape, Frodo falls into a trance, the Ring around his neck calling to him, his finger edging ever closer to the promised safety of the magical golden band…

FEATURES OF THE MASTERS COLLECTION: ESCAPE OFF THE ROAD

  • Limited Edition;
  • 1:6 scale statue;
  • Made from high quality polystone;
  • Sculpted by Middle-earth masters Brigitte Wuest and Gary Hunt;
  • Sculpted using both physical and digital techniques;
  • 360° diorama depicting the Hobbit’s first encounter with the forces of evil.

It's such an iconic scene, so it was exciting to be asked to create this. I tried to capture the eerie silence when the Hobbits held their breath as the Ringwraith crept closer; his senses on high alert. You can even see the evil look of the Wraith Steed as it seeks to sense their presence too. I really enjoyed sculpting the Steed in its solitary standing position, which had the potential to be quite boring, but with such drama in its face it comes to life and ends up playing an important part in the scene. The key was getting the right balance of tree and roots versus Wraith, Steed, and Hobbits. I believe each element is equally important but they also need to have their own prominence.

Brigitte Wuest – Sculptor, Weta Workshop

This Masters Collection sculpture was created in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. As such, with a combined 40+ years of film sculpting experience, Weta Workshop’s Senior Sculptors Brigitte Wuest and Gary Hunt took on the challenge of recreating the iconic moment where our heroic Hobbits have their first encounter with one of the Dark Lord’s minions: the Ringwraith.

This scene was filmed not far from Weta Workshop, atop the hills of Mt. Victoria in Wellington, New Zealand, and although the original artificial tree has long since gone, the sense of depth in the surrounding wilderness remains. Along with references to original props, costumes and designs, this unique access to the location itself allowed these two artists to recreate every minute detail of this moment. From the flora and fauna of the environment to the colours and textures of the costumes; even the micro expressions of the characters. Every single leaf, every single hair and branch, placed with the utmost care and precision.

Add all the design, sculpting, molding, casting, model making, painting, and assembly time for Escape off the Road and you end up with over 3000 hours of work in one piece: A true Masters Collection.

Please note: images show a pre-production prototype. As each sculpture is hand-painted, variations may occur.

ESCAPE OFF THE ROAD SHIPPING UPDATE

Given the scale of this statue, we were unable to estimate an accurate shipping cost at time of pre-order.

We have now received a sample product and can confirm the dimensions and weight are:

550 x 530 x 790 mm at 33kg (volumetric weight 47kg)

The final shipping price will be added to your order before it's processed and dispatched.

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ABOUT MASTERS COLLECTION

Designed for discerning collectors, our Masters Collection represents the pinnacle of Weta Workshop craftsmanship.

Embodied in each of these extraordinary statues, you’ll find exacting attention to detail. Materials of the highest quality. The latest technology, meshed with the finest handcraft. A reverence for the source material that can only come from artists who have lived and breathed Middle-earth for over twenty years.

More than collectibles, these are sculptures of fine art.

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  1. My Precioussssssssss !!!!!!!
    We received this stunning masterpiece yesterday. It surely is absolutely breathtaking !!! The likeness of the Hobbits is like you\'re looking straight into the faces of the actors. Also the horse is incredible beautiful. The only thing though that bothers me, is that the legs of the horse don\'t fit in the hoofprints on the base. That shouldn\'t happen to a MC. It took about 1 hour for the horse to settle down on the base, so it wasn\'t wobbling around anymore. Anyway, now the horse has a stable setting. The rest of the Statue: AWESOME !!! We definitely don\'t regret getting this cool, stunning, out of this world piece of art!

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  2. Astounding!
    Another masterpiece, incredible detail from every angle! Love expressions on the hobbits, it\'s really lifted straight out of this scene. One small flaw is that the horse\'s legs do not fit very well into the hoofprints on the base, but it does nog compromise it\'s stability. Other than that: flawless!

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  3. It is a precious masterpiece!
    I just got my masterpiece and it is an incredible work of art that I keep marveling at and I cannot keep my eyes from it. From the perfect sculpture of the horse, the ringwraith and the hobbits to the detailed and painstaking incredible painting job. You can see the eyes of the hobbits come to life. This piece is a must have for every serious Lord of the Rings collector. Weta has done it again and they have managed to outdone themselves with this magnificent piece of art.

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