Recently I have been comtemplating the idea of pursuing my LOTR further as I finally see that it is an unending story despite my recently selective purchases. Having said that, I am not really willing to part with my collection which I have so painstakingly, emotionally and financially, to anyone who does not share the same passion as I am.
Having said that, apart from the physical space constraint, I do have the financial constraint at this point in time, and in order to see that my collection remains in its entirety, I am asking for some opinion as to what my collection will worth today given that you have no financial difficulty in acquiring them. Yes, I mean money is not of a concern. Of course, I must stress that, having unlimited funds doesn’t mean you will spend $10,000 on a single medallion, right? So, that’s what I am looking for, given this collection, which as a seller, requires that you must acquire in its entirety, how much are you willing to pay for it? (the list of this collection will be listed at the end of this post).
Hopefully this will give me a gauge of its worth to you, the experts, and I can let someone with the capacity to continue this pursuit.
My entire collection consists of:
1. The complete SSW collection (including both the LOTR and Muppets collection).
• 20 muppets (complete)
• 15 medallions
• 3 LOTR Artwork (lithographs and Giclee)
• 8 exclusive statues (Balrog, Ringwraith on Steed etc excluding Gandalf the Grey Bronze)
• 2 Bookends (1 with novel – item #8803, one without – item #8802)
• 46 sixth-scale statues
• 49 Busts
• 34 helms – (The Gondorian Helm Set item #950005 is considered as 1 Helm in this case)
• 9 Weapon sets
• 9 environments (note: Stone Trolls item #9702 is considered an environment)
• 4 Wall plagues
• 1 set of LOTR extended edition 5-DVD sets with the accompanying busts /environments (total : 3 items)
• LOTR Frame collection (Item #100001)
For the above, only Gimli statue and Bilbo statue are AP status
2. The partial collection of SS LOTR which includes the following:
LEGENDARY SCALE BUSTS
The Cave Troll
The Morgul Lord
Gandalf the Grey
Gandalf the Grey - Sideshow Exclusive
Sauron
PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURES
Frodo Baggins Premium Format Figure
Lurtz Premium Format Figure
Lurtz Premium Format Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
12" ACTION FIGURES
Aragorn as Strider the Ranger
Aragorn as Strider the Ranger - Sideshow Exclusive
Legolas Greenleaf
Legolas Greenleaf - Sideshow Exclusive
Boromir, Son of Denethor
Boromir, Son of Denethor - Sidehsow Exclusive
Faramir, Son of Denethor
Faramir, Son of Denethor - Sidehsow Exclusive
Frodo Baggins Sixth-Scale Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
Samwise Gamgee Sixth-Scale Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
DIAORAMAS
The Crack of Doom - Frodo and Gollum Diorama
3. NECA Pewter-Amalgama Collection & 1 snow globe
30464 8" Pewter Amalgama Aragorn
30463 8" Pewter Amalgama Legolas
30478 16" Pewter Amalgama Balrog
30191 Gollum Snow Globe -
4. Gentle Giants LOTR mini-bust and Animated Maquettes
Mini Busts
Ringwraith Ringbearer
Strider Ringbearer
Balrog
Gandalf
Elrond Ringbearer
Frodo in Orc Armor Ringbearer Mini Bust
Sam in Orc Armor Ringbearer Mini Bust
Saruman Light-Up mini Bust
Glorfindel - SDCC Exclusive 2007
Animated Maquette
Gandalf Animaquette
Legolas Animaquette
Saruman Animaquette
Ringwraith on Stead Animaquette
Ringwraith on Horse Animaquette Variant
Gimli Animaquette
5. The Partial United Cutlery LOTR Armory Collection
UC1264 Sting
UC1265 Glamdring
UC1296 Limited Edition Shards of Narsil
UC1298 Hadafang - Sword of Arwen
UC1300 Sting Scabbard
UC1380ASLB Anduril Limited Edition - Sword of King Elessar
UC1396LTNB Anduril Scabbard
UC1412 Helm of Sauron
UC1417BL Glamdring Blue Scabbard
UC1454 Limited Edition Second Age Gondorian Shield w/ Banner
UC1264 MIN 1/3 Scale Collectible Sting
UC1265 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Gamdring
UC1266 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of Witchking
UC1267 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Narsil
UC1278 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of the Ringwraiths
UC1380 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Anduril: Sword of King Elessar
UC1296 MIN 1/5 Scale Miniature The Shards of Narsil Collectible with hand-painted statue
UC1298MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Hadafang: Sword of Arwen
UC1299MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of Strider
UC1371MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Elven Knife of Strider /w display
UC1372MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Fighting Knives of Legolas /w display
6. Noble Collection
NN9622 The One Ring™ Trilogy Mirage Holographic Image Chamber
7. LOTR Books collection
Note: I feel that the condition and print of the books are one of the determining factor of its value in the secondary market, please help me to evaluate them according to your knowledge of these books in the secondary market as you know it.
Publisher Year Title Format Author Ed./Print
/State Printed In Condition
Wiley 2003 "The Origins of Middle-Earth" for Dummies Softcover Greg Harvey 1/1 USA Mint
Harper-Collins 2005 "The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook" Hardcover Alan Lee 1/1 Italy VG
Houghton Mifflin 2003 "The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth" Hardcover Brian Sibley; John Howe Shrinked
Barnes and Nobles 1999 "Tolkien's Ring" Hardcover David Day 2 Singapore VG
Harper-Collins 2004 "The Lord of the Rings": 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien UK Shrinked
Houghton Mifflin 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Houghton Mifflin 2002 The Two Towers: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Houghton Mifflin 2003 The Return of the King: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Harper-Collins 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Official Movie Guide (Collector's) Hardcover Brian Sibley 1/1 Italy VG
Harper-Collins 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Official Movie Guide Softcover Brian Sibley 1/1 UK G
Harper-Collins 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Triology Hardcover Brian Sibley 1/1 Belgium VG
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 1 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 2 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 3 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Houghton Mifflin The Hobbit (Collector's Edition) Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2001 The Lord of the Rings [BOX SET] Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien Shrinked
Grafton 1992 The Lord of the Rings: 1 Volume edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 2 UK Poor
Unwin 1987 The Hobbit: 50th Annivsary Edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 4 UK Poor
Harper-Collins 2002 The Lord of the Rings: Movie Tie-In Edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 2 Austrialia Average
Prima 2002 "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2002 "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2003 "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Strategy Guide Softcover Mario De Govia 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2004 "The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Allen & Unwin 1977 "The Simarillion" Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 1/1/NA UK Good
Allen & Unwin 1981 "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien" Hardcover Humphrey Carpenter 1/1/3 UK Good
Allen & Unwin 1980 "Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-earth" Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 1/1 UK Good
Houghton Mifflin 2005 "The Lord of the Rings" : A Reader's Companion Hardcover Wayne. G. Hammond; Christina Scull 1/1 Italy Mint
Barnes and Nobles 2000 "The Hobbit Companion" Hardcover David Day 1 Singapore Poor
Harper-Collins 2004 The Hobbit (deluxe slipcase) Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 5? UK Mint
Harper-Collins 2007 The Children of Hurin (Deluxe Slipcase) Hardcover Christopher Tolkien 1 UK Mint
Harper-Collins 2007 The Children of Hurin Hardcover Christopher Tolkien 3 Italy Mint
Harper-Collins 2001 The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook (Extended Edition) Softcover Ian Brodie Mint
8. Stamps Collection
2001 FOTR Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
2002 TTT Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
2003 ROTK Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
Unfortunately, I don’t possess any of the Isle and Man Stamps collection
9. LOTR Movie Posters (most originals)
Note: I have preserved these in its purest form – unrolled and mint in Mylar sleeve. I will give them a rating of at least 8 some of them 10 in the international recognized poster rating.
All these are US released posters, I do not possess any UK Quad or European released official posters.
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser A 27 x 40 reprint SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser B 27 x 40 reprint SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser C 27 x 40 Original SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Final D 27 x 40 Original DS
Fellowship of the Ring - Final D 27 x 40 Reprint SS
The Two Towers - Teaser
(Tagline: "Continue December 18) A 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Teaser B 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Final - 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Final - 27 x 40 Reprint SS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Aragorn) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Arwen) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Frodo and Sam) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Frodo) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Gandalf the White) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Gollum) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King -Final 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King -Final 27 x 40 Reprint DS
Fellowship of the Ring - Post
(Gandalf and Frodo) 27 x 40 Original SS
The Two Towers - Post Poster
(Sam) 27 x 40 Original SS
Return of the King - Post
(Frodo and Sam) 27 x 40 Original SS
Return of the King - Post
(King Elessar) 27 x 40 Original SS
Lord of the Rings - Triology 23 x 14 MP SS
Lord of the Rings - The Cast 27 x 40 C SS
Lord of the Rings - Mordor Landscape 27 x 40 C SS
Lord of the Rings - Exclusive Cast poster 60 x 11.75 C SS
10. Japanese LOTR Chirashis
• 13 (including one as a A5-sized booklet)
11. LOTR original Soundtrack CD
• LOTR Original Movie soundtrack
• TTT Original Movie soundtrack
• ROTK Original Movie soundtrack
• LOTR Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition – red leather)
• TTT Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition )
• ROTK Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition)
• BBC LOTR CD recording (1995)
• LOTR Complete Recordings x2
• TTT Complete Recordings x2
• ROTK Complete Recordings x2
Note: The last 3 items are duplicated as one is sealed wrapped and one is already open.
Having said that, apart from the physical space constraint, I do have the financial constraint at this point in time, and in order to see that my collection remains in its entirety, I am asking for some opinion as to what my collection will worth today given that you have no financial difficulty in acquiring them. Yes, I mean money is not of a concern. Of course, I must stress that, having unlimited funds doesn’t mean you will spend $10,000 on a single medallion, right? So, that’s what I am looking for, given this collection, which as a seller, requires that you must acquire in its entirety, how much are you willing to pay for it? (the list of this collection will be listed at the end of this post).
Hopefully this will give me a gauge of its worth to you, the experts, and I can let someone with the capacity to continue this pursuit.
My entire collection consists of:
1. The complete SSW collection (including both the LOTR and Muppets collection).
• 20 muppets (complete)
• 15 medallions
• 3 LOTR Artwork (lithographs and Giclee)
• 8 exclusive statues (Balrog, Ringwraith on Steed etc excluding Gandalf the Grey Bronze)
• 2 Bookends (1 with novel – item #8803, one without – item #8802)
• 46 sixth-scale statues
• 49 Busts
• 34 helms – (The Gondorian Helm Set item #950005 is considered as 1 Helm in this case)
• 9 Weapon sets
• 9 environments (note: Stone Trolls item #9702 is considered an environment)
• 4 Wall plagues
• 1 set of LOTR extended edition 5-DVD sets with the accompanying busts /environments (total : 3 items)
• LOTR Frame collection (Item #100001)
For the above, only Gimli statue and Bilbo statue are AP status
2. The partial collection of SS LOTR which includes the following:
LEGENDARY SCALE BUSTS
The Cave Troll
The Morgul Lord
Gandalf the Grey
Gandalf the Grey - Sideshow Exclusive
Sauron
PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURES
Frodo Baggins Premium Format Figure
Lurtz Premium Format Figure
Lurtz Premium Format Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
12" ACTION FIGURES
Aragorn as Strider the Ranger
Aragorn as Strider the Ranger - Sideshow Exclusive
Legolas Greenleaf
Legolas Greenleaf - Sideshow Exclusive
Boromir, Son of Denethor
Boromir, Son of Denethor - Sidehsow Exclusive
Faramir, Son of Denethor
Faramir, Son of Denethor - Sidehsow Exclusive
Frodo Baggins Sixth-Scale Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
Samwise Gamgee Sixth-Scale Figure - Sideshow Exclusive
DIAORAMAS
The Crack of Doom - Frodo and Gollum Diorama
3. NECA Pewter-Amalgama Collection & 1 snow globe
30464 8" Pewter Amalgama Aragorn
30463 8" Pewter Amalgama Legolas
30478 16" Pewter Amalgama Balrog
30191 Gollum Snow Globe -
4. Gentle Giants LOTR mini-bust and Animated Maquettes
Mini Busts
Ringwraith Ringbearer
Strider Ringbearer
Balrog
Gandalf
Elrond Ringbearer
Frodo in Orc Armor Ringbearer Mini Bust
Sam in Orc Armor Ringbearer Mini Bust
Saruman Light-Up mini Bust
Glorfindel - SDCC Exclusive 2007
Animated Maquette
Gandalf Animaquette
Legolas Animaquette
Saruman Animaquette
Ringwraith on Stead Animaquette
Ringwraith on Horse Animaquette Variant
Gimli Animaquette
5. The Partial United Cutlery LOTR Armory Collection
UC1264 Sting
UC1265 Glamdring
UC1296 Limited Edition Shards of Narsil
UC1298 Hadafang - Sword of Arwen
UC1300 Sting Scabbard
UC1380ASLB Anduril Limited Edition - Sword of King Elessar
UC1396LTNB Anduril Scabbard
UC1412 Helm of Sauron
UC1417BL Glamdring Blue Scabbard
UC1454 Limited Edition Second Age Gondorian Shield w/ Banner
UC1264 MIN 1/3 Scale Collectible Sting
UC1265 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Gamdring
UC1266 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of Witchking
UC1267 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Narsil
UC1278 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of the Ringwraiths
UC1380 MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Anduril: Sword of King Elessar
UC1296 MIN 1/5 Scale Miniature The Shards of Narsil Collectible with hand-painted statue
UC1298MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Hadafang: Sword of Arwen
UC1299MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Sword of Strider
UC1371MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Elven Knife of Strider /w display
UC1372MIN 1/5 Scale Collectible Fighting Knives of Legolas /w display
6. Noble Collection
NN9622 The One Ring™ Trilogy Mirage Holographic Image Chamber
7. LOTR Books collection
Note: I feel that the condition and print of the books are one of the determining factor of its value in the secondary market, please help me to evaluate them according to your knowledge of these books in the secondary market as you know it.
Publisher Year Title Format Author Ed./Print
/State Printed In Condition
Wiley 2003 "The Origins of Middle-Earth" for Dummies Softcover Greg Harvey 1/1 USA Mint
Harper-Collins 2005 "The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook" Hardcover Alan Lee 1/1 Italy VG
Houghton Mifflin 2003 "The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth" Hardcover Brian Sibley; John Howe Shrinked
Barnes and Nobles 1999 "Tolkien's Ring" Hardcover David Day 2 Singapore VG
Harper-Collins 2004 "The Lord of the Rings": 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien UK Shrinked
Houghton Mifflin 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Houghton Mifflin 2002 The Two Towers: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Houghton Mifflin 2003 The Return of the King: Visual Companion Hardcover Jude Fisher 1/1 Belgium VG
Harper-Collins 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Official Movie Guide (Collector's) Hardcover Brian Sibley 1/1 Italy VG
Harper-Collins 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring: Official Movie Guide Softcover Brian Sibley 1/1 UK G
Harper-Collins 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Triology Hardcover Brian Sibley 1/1 Belgium VG
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 1 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 2 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2003 The Complete History of Middle-Earth : Part 3 Hardcover Christopher Tolkien UK Shrinked
Houghton Mifflin The Hobbit (Collector's Edition) Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien Shrinked
Harper-Collins 2001 The Lord of the Rings [BOX SET] Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien Shrinked
Grafton 1992 The Lord of the Rings: 1 Volume edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 2 UK Poor
Unwin 1987 The Hobbit: 50th Annivsary Edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 4 UK Poor
Harper-Collins 2002 The Lord of the Rings: Movie Tie-In Edition Softcover J.R.R. Tolkien 2 Austrialia Average
Prima 2002 "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2002 "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2003 "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Strategy Guide Softcover Mario De Govia 1/1 USA Good
Prima 2004 "The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age" Strategy Guide Softcover - 1/1 USA Good
Allen & Unwin 1977 "The Simarillion" Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 1/1/NA UK Good
Allen & Unwin 1981 "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien" Hardcover Humphrey Carpenter 1/1/3 UK Good
Allen & Unwin 1980 "Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-earth" Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 1/1 UK Good
Houghton Mifflin 2005 "The Lord of the Rings" : A Reader's Companion Hardcover Wayne. G. Hammond; Christina Scull 1/1 Italy Mint
Barnes and Nobles 2000 "The Hobbit Companion" Hardcover David Day 1 Singapore Poor
Harper-Collins 2004 The Hobbit (deluxe slipcase) Hardcover J.R.R. Tolkien 5? UK Mint
Harper-Collins 2007 The Children of Hurin (Deluxe Slipcase) Hardcover Christopher Tolkien 1 UK Mint
Harper-Collins 2007 The Children of Hurin Hardcover Christopher Tolkien 3 Italy Mint
Harper-Collins 2001 The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook (Extended Edition) Softcover Ian Brodie Mint
8. Stamps Collection
2001 FOTR Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
2002 TTT Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
2003 ROTK Presentation Pack New Zealand Post
Unfortunately, I don’t possess any of the Isle and Man Stamps collection
9. LOTR Movie Posters (most originals)
Note: I have preserved these in its purest form – unrolled and mint in Mylar sleeve. I will give them a rating of at least 8 some of them 10 in the international recognized poster rating.
All these are US released posters, I do not possess any UK Quad or European released official posters.
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser A 27 x 40 reprint SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser B 27 x 40 reprint SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Teaser C 27 x 40 Original SS
Fellowship of the Ring - Final D 27 x 40 Original DS
Fellowship of the Ring - Final D 27 x 40 Reprint SS
The Two Towers - Teaser
(Tagline: "Continue December 18) A 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Teaser B 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Final - 27 x 40 Original DS
The Two Towers - Final - 27 x 40 Reprint SS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Aragorn) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Arwen) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Frodo and Sam) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Frodo) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Gandalf the White) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King - Teaser
(Gollum) 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King -Final 27 x 40 Original DS
Return of the King -Final 27 x 40 Reprint DS
Fellowship of the Ring - Post
(Gandalf and Frodo) 27 x 40 Original SS
The Two Towers - Post Poster
(Sam) 27 x 40 Original SS
Return of the King - Post
(Frodo and Sam) 27 x 40 Original SS
Return of the King - Post
(King Elessar) 27 x 40 Original SS
Lord of the Rings - Triology 23 x 14 MP SS
Lord of the Rings - The Cast 27 x 40 C SS
Lord of the Rings - Mordor Landscape 27 x 40 C SS
Lord of the Rings - Exclusive Cast poster 60 x 11.75 C SS
10. Japanese LOTR Chirashis
• 13 (including one as a A5-sized booklet)
11. LOTR original Soundtrack CD
• LOTR Original Movie soundtrack
• TTT Original Movie soundtrack
• ROTK Original Movie soundtrack
• LOTR Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition – red leather)
• TTT Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition )
• ROTK Original Movie soundtrack (collector’s edition)
• BBC LOTR CD recording (1995)
• LOTR Complete Recordings x2
• TTT Complete Recordings x2
• ROTK Complete Recordings x2
Note: The last 3 items are duplicated as one is sealed wrapped and one is already open.