Dimensions:
(W x H x L) 28.5 cm x 30 cm x 20.5 cm
Weight:
4.718 lbs (2.14 kg)
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Called to Rivendell by a dream, Boromir joins the Fellowship of the Ring as a representative of Gondor.
FOND MEMORIES FROM DANIEL FALCONER
Shortly after the first round of shooting had been completed, we in the movies’ crew were treated to a special screening of some key scenes that Peter Jackson had edited together with a temp. score. Taking turns, each department crowded into the private Camperdown Cinema adjoining Weta Workshop, a small but magnificently appointed theatre decorated with sculpted balustrades and a proscenium arch upon which creatures from past Peter Jackson movies danced in sculpted relief. By this point some of us had been on the project as much as three years, but this was the first time we were going to see something close to finished. The anticipation was electric!
The lights dimmed and excited chatter died away, the quiet dark of the theatre wrapping us all in its embrace, and we all held our breath! Suddenly our faces were illuminated by the bright hills of the Shire, following Gandalf as his cart wound its way through narrow green-swathed lanes toward the Hill, and smiles appeared everywhere. Sir’s Ian Holm and McKellen embraced upon the doorstep of Bag End; Frodo and his friends hid from the relentless Ringwraiths and sought shelter in Rivendell; the Fellowship climbed the snowy slopes of Caradhras and softly tread the melancholy emptiness of Moria. In what seemed like no time at all, twenty minutes had passed, and we were in the woods of Parth Galen, watching in horror as Boromir fought off waves of savage Uruk-hai in defence of Merry and Pippin. Arrow after arrow struck him and he fell, the Hobbits taken. We’d only met Sean Bean’s Boromir a scene or two ago, but the power of his portrayal, the anguish of his struggle, the poetry of his fall, set to the heart-breaking melodies of Braveheart in the temp. score, captured us all.
Moments later it was over, and as the lights came up again there wasn’t a dry eye in the cinema. We all knew right then that this was going to be something truly special. Fantasy films had tended to be a bit clunky or cheesy in the past. There was a certain awkwardness which kept audiences from engaging, and it was in the backs of all of our minds, an ever-present niggle up to that moment that perhaps this was going to be the same. Some of us familiar with Tolkien’s writings had dared to hope: the subject matter was so strong, but after numerous attempts to adapt it in the past it was said to be unfilmable. Now that hope had come true. It would be a year before audiences all over the world would see it, but we knew as we left that cinema, that we were on the journey of a lifetime!
Our authentic prop replicas and collectibles are designed by the very same artists who have worked on the three films, so effectively they come straight from Middle-earth.
With Mordor pressing in upon his people’s borders, Boromir seeks to persuade the Ringbearer to come to Minas Tirith where the weapon of the enemy might be used against Sauron. Yet the great warrior’s pleas fall upon deaf ears, for Gandalf speaks against this course and the hobbit Frodo, bearer of the One Ring, trusts the Wizard’s judgement.
Nevertheless, the Ring comes ever into Boromir’s thoughts, and at Amon Hen, alone with Frodo in the Parth Galen woods, he is overcome and tries to take it by force. Frodo flees and Boromir shakes himself free of the madness that took him, but too late, for the scattered Fellowship is attacked by Uruk-hai. Blowing upon the mighty Horn of Gondor, Boromir fights against overwhelming odds to protect Merry and Pippin. Even pierced with arrows, he staggers on, wildly swinging his sword, though his strength ebbs, a valiant son of Gondor to the end.
Boromir at Amon Hen joins Weta Workshop's high-quality 1:6 scale Middle-earth line; a line that is designed by the very same artists and technicians who work on our movies.
It takes 400-500 hours to design, sculpt, model make, mold, and paint the prototype for each new 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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I started collecting the LOTR figures in 2001. Recently, Sideshow has very few items. I went to New Zealand on holiday, visited Hobbiton, at the souvenir shop , only there that I learned WETA has continuously been making the LOTR figures. This is my first figure from WETA and they did a marvelous job on Boromir in the epic scene of the Battle of Amon Hen. So happy about this piece.
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Here is another great piece or art work from the artist here. He looks great. What I love most of this piece is they were able to catch the mood during this action. I love the express on him. Another brilliant work from Weta and especially the artist. I thank you and surly take my hat off to you guys!!
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\"They took the little ones.\"This is the best quality Weta has ever produced. With this statue it\'s clear that both design and factory production are at a true high point. It\'s incredibly good.
Arguably one of the best scenes in The Fellowship of the Ring and perhaps even of the trilogy as a whole, the death of Boromir was a fan favorite moment and oft requested as a basis for a new Boromir statue. Weta has obliged and delivered in stunning fashion by giving us this beautiful creation by sculptor Jane Wenley. This is Boromir in his moment of epic redemption on the slopes of Amon Hen. Dying, pierced by two arrows, his horn split, and his left arm hanging limp at his side, Boromir has risen to his feet once more and fights on as he tries to defend Merry and Pippin against the Uruk-hai. The likeness to actor Sean Bean is amazing. Even in this moment of extreme effort, knowing his body is close to death and with both fear and determination on his face, the likeness is unmistakable and spot-on. Everywhere, from the chainmail and the vambraces and the Lorien cloak and from the belt and the buckles and the clasps to the cloven halves of the Horn of Gondor and the strands of sweat-stained hair the level of detail and the accuracy of the paint work is the best I\'ve ever seen from Weta. Truly worth the money.
I\'m absolutely thrilled to own this piece. It\'s been a dream statue for me for years and as a huge fan of Boromir I can\'t believe it\'s now on my shelf. I\'m beyond happy with it. It\'s perfect. -
Boromir best face ever madeI have pleasure to buy this peace of art. Amazing Job !!! Great detail, really fantastic face and drapery!! I am really happy to have it on my shelf :) And I love metal sword.
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My Brother, My Captain, My KingJust received this figure and am more than happy with it!
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