Wētā Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy.
Primary: Polystone
Amidst the ruin of a dark wizard’s keep, broken and blackened at the ending of a bitter battle, Merry and Pippin found themselves alone. Yet by chance, or perhaps by some gentler fortune, they came upon a storehouse, now masterless and soon to be ruined by flooded waters. There they sat among ruin and shadow, and finding leaf of a kind both rare and pleasing, lit their pipes and let the smoke curl upward into the dim air.
This Miniature Statue captures Merry and Pippin at one of their most hobbit-like moments, seated among the shattered remains of Isengard, the weight of battle set briefly aside.
Every element of the sculpt has been considered with care: the relaxed posture of the figures, the food and drink around them, and the crumbling stone wall beneath them, combining both ruin and revelry.
As a Miniature Statue, this moment gains a particular intimacy, bringing you closer, as though sharing in the quiet reprieve alongside them. The storytelling can live comfortably upon your shelf or desk, while still carrying the emotional weight of the wider story.
This scene holds a unique place, as it marks a turning point, where hardship gives way to resilience, and where even in the shadow of war, there is room for laughter and rest.
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“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.”
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@wētānz.co.nz. Demand will determine if this collectible is reproduced.
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.
