The Art of John Howe - Sculptures from Middle-Earth

Post by **Alatar** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:32 am

http://www.wetanz.com/the-art-of-john-h ... dle-earth/

We are delighted and immensely proud to announce that John Howe, on his first-ever foray into three-dimensional representations of his world renowned Tolkien portfolio, has chosen Weta as his partner.

It has long been a dream of John's to add that extra dimension and together with his friend and Weta Workshop's Creative Director, Richard Taylor, this idea has been developed over a decade.

Guided by John's and Richard's watchful eyes, a series of incredible sculpture has been created by Daniel Cockersell, Brigitte Wuest, Eden Small and the team at Weta Workshop.

Cast in very short editions in bronze and in white metal, these fine art pieces will be cherished by discerning collectors the world over.

The first two pieces in the range will be on display and available for orders at the Weta booth (#2615) at Comic Con in San Diego, 22-26 July 2009.

Further details will be announced on this website shortly.

I imagine they'll be very pricey!

Post by **Elentári** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:50 am

Mmmm

Can you guess what it is yet?

I would imagine possibly a dragon, or fell beast, from the rough shape...

Post by **Alatar** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:44 am

Good guess Elen. And OMG would you look at the price!

http://www.wetanz.com/smaug-the-golden/from/brand

Post by **ToshoftheWuffingas** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:05 am

That is a brilliant conception of Smaug. I hope we get to see it animated.

Post by **Elentári** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:54 pm

Good Lord!

The sculpture is, however, absolute perfection

But even if I had the money I wouldn't spend it on a piece of artwork...

Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:38 pm

It seems odd that we would be getting a sneak preview of what has to be pretty much what Smaug will look like in the film

Post by **Alatar** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:20 pm

I doubt it actually. This is based on John Howes cover art for the book of The Hobbit.

I suspect Howe is taking the opportunity to get HIS Smaug "out there" before the Movie version eclipses it. Del Toro seems to have some very fixed ideas about what he wants from Smaug, and has passed comments about how his form should reflect his environment.

Post by **Alatar** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:46 am

And if you have another 10k to spare... I give you Andúril

http://www.wetanz.com/anduril-the-maste ... collection

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:51 am

That's right purty.

Post by **WampusCat** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:36 pm

* checks piggy bank ...

that's what I thought ...

waits for cheap plastic version *

Post by **Alatar** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:56 pm

And they just keep coming...

Éowyn and the Nazgûl at the usual 10k

Gandalf's Cloak a mere snip at just under 2k

And finally, Life Size Gollum for the measly sum of just under 24k.

Yeah, life size.

This recession must be imaginary...

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:19 pm

Didn't you get the memo, Alatar? Everything is hunky-dory now!

That life-size Gollum would make a great entryway piece. Imagine a burglar turning a corner and finding it.

I am not so sure it's quite the thing for a typical company foyer, as they suggest.

Post by **Frelga** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:27 pm

Primula Baggins wrote:I am not so sure it's quite the thing for a typical company foyer, as they suggest.

I'd work for them!

Not to nitpick but shouldn't Éowyn still be wearing her helmet?

* goes to look up in the book *

Post by **sauronsfinger** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:51 pm

If you take about 1/3 off the NZ price you should get US dollars. Still, not exactly a bargain. It looks like all that Sideshow art was cheap at twice the price.

Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:57 pm

Frelga wrote:Not to nitpick but shouldn't Éowyn still be wearing her helmet?

No the "helm of her secrecy" had already fallen from her, leaving her bright hair streaming.

Post by **WampusCat** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:19 pm

If I had a lush garden with a koi-filled pond (and lots of money), I'd love to have Gollum to sit by its side! Unfortunately, I have none of the above.

It's just as well that they're not offering a lifesized Smaug. That would look just right looking down from the roof of the garage. I'd have to find the money somehow.

Post by **ArathornJax** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:26 pm

Opens the wallet and finds the same thing Old Mother Hubbard did . . . .

nothing. Nice looking and nicely done but for it is for sure that I am not in the intended market.

Post by **Alatar** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:19 am

http://www.wetanz.com/assets/pdf/johnho ... bEdit.html

Preview of the Art of John Howe book.

Post by **Elentári** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:56 am

Latest email from Weta announces Weta are thrilled to now make The Art of John Howe - Sculptures from Middle-earth available in faux bronze.

We first launched this range last month at the San Diego Comic Con. At that time, we were only able to offer a Bronze option, as we had a few unresolved issues to sort out. Fortunately these issues have been resolved, so we are now able to offer these sculptures in both Bronze and Faux Bronze.

The edition size for the Faux Bronze is limited to only 300 worldwide. Customers will also receive a beautiful 22 page hard cover book written by John Howe, Richard Taylor and leading sculptor Daniel Cockersell. The book contains original sketches from John as well as a series of stunning photographs of the sculptures and the sculpting process.

For those customers who have already ordered the Bronze option, there is further good news; our pricing will reduce as we are now able to spread the initial sculpting costs over a much greater number of pieces.

Bargain price of $621.33 NZD

http://www.wetanz.com/smaug-the-golden-faux-bronze/

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:43 pm

<turns over couch cushions>

<pockets $0.35 USD>

Nope, not there yet either.