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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.

FELL BEAST™ BUST

Limited Edition of 750
Dimensions:
(W x H x L) 50 cm x 46 cm x 30.5 cm
Weight: 16.755 lbs (7.6 kg)
Principal Sculptor:
Jamie Beswarick Jamie Beswarick

Jamie Beswarick

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During the War of the Ring, Sauron’s Ringwraiths took to the air to scour Middle-earth for the bearer of the One. Borne upon ancient, nameless beasts, fell and terrible, the Nazgûl ranged far and freely, their cries rending the air and striking fear into the hearts of men. 

When battle came, the Wraiths drove their bat-winged mounts into their enemies’ ranks, crushing armour and shattering lines. Soldiers they plucked from battlements, hurling them to their deaths, and horse and rider alike they fed to their beasts upon the blood-soaked field of battle.

It's about trying to think about it from the inside out really as well as I can. With the advent now of better digital technologies, it's becoming even harder to discern where the reality and fiction begin and end.

Jamie Beswarcik - Sculptor, Weta Workshop

CREATING THE FELL BEAST AT WETA WORKSHOP

A bat-winged brute of fearsome proportions, the Fell Beast was based on original illustrations by The Lord of the Rings conceptual designer John Howe. A seasoned Tolkien artist, Howe had conceptualised the creature for calendars and books in years past and had developed an aesthetic that resonated with the director.

To bring the Fell Beast to life on screen, the artists of Weta Workshop created a scannable maquette, paying careful attention to the physics behind the creature’s biology as they crafted its frightening form. When complete, the two-metre long sculpture was scanned by Weta Digital’s artists as a basis for their digital animation model.

Two decades after he helped design the creature for The Lord of the Rings, Weta Workshop sculptor Jamie Beswarick revisited the Fell Beast, this time capturing its snarling visage as a highly detailed polystone bust. Created using the same traditional physical sculpting techniques honed on the trilogy, the bust can be wall-mounted or displayed on its stand; a masterpiece of fantasy film art.

FEATURES OF YOUR FELL BEAST

The Fell Beast Bust can either stand on a flat surface or hang on the wall. Just loosen the bolt, turn its head 180 degrees on its base and fasten the bolt again.

The Fell Beast comes with a removable helm.

Please note: images are of a pre-production prototype. Each bust is hand painted and minor variations will occur.

ABOUT OUR COLLECTIBLES

Weta Workshop’s high-quality Middle-earth collectibles are 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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  1. Fell beast rises from sold out.
    How many remember being closed out of the 249.00 price ? Why because it was \"sold out\". Not so, it appears the staff in the US can not count. So Weta\'s solution to making things right, just by it at 699.99 on their payment plan. Try Ebay its cheaper.

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  2. Fantastic bust!
    Great work!!! Very detailed and the painting job is absolutely fantastic! Thanks Weta

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  3. Fabulous!!!
    I\'m glad that the Weta is back to making busts and that quality !!!
    Thank you for creating these works of art.

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  4. majestic bust!!!
    I bought this bust a couple of months ago and I still look at it as if I bought it yesterday. I\'m loving this bust series. I have the smaug, this one and getting the balrog one. love them!!

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  5. Great bust
    Great bust with a great paint job...

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  6. Holy Mother of Smaug
    This is such an amazing piece!!! I just received my pre-order and I’m in Middle Earhh right now! Everything about this is absolutely brilliant!

    The box it comes in is amazing on it’s own - with an exra panel on the front with the making of story.

    The bust is magnificent! It’s huge with amazing details (especially the purple ish glow on it’s hide). I was quite surprised you have to screw the bust on the stand (I don’t own the Smaug bust so I didn’t know.)

    It’s even better than the preview pictures and worth every penny!

    Oh and the helmet has its own stand (James B, looking at you) but I much prefer it with his helmet on (although he still looks beautiful without). The helmet has a bit that goes in its mouth and reins for the Nazgul - a brilliant detail!

    I am happy and I recommand this to all the Middle Earthians!

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  7. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  8. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  9. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  10. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  11. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  12. Lovely beast
    If the helm had a stand I just might not be able to stand not having it


    #biggame

    #iwishiwasaballer

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  13. Great Job!
    Amazing piece! Great job Jamie Beswarick..already preordered mine.

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  14. What are you doing to me Weta?
    I had just pre-ordered Thranduil on Elk, one that I have been looking forward to and saving up for since it was revealed at SDCC. And now I receive an e-mail with this one....honestly, what are you doing to me Weta!? I love the Fell Beasts and I am beyond happy you decided to make a bust! (Am also happy that I\'m able to buy this now). You guys are getting better and better and I just can\'t wait to put this in my collection! GLORIOUS!

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