Weta Hobbit Props

[Fremen]

So I picked this up at our comic con that was here in Calgary. I was lucky that Weta had a booth set up so I got to see all of their statue in the flesh.

I really like the props and picked these up. The Axes of Dwalin. They had the bow, staffs and a couple of other things there for props. I wanted the Bow and the staffs but there were sold out at the show already.

I have a question though. I want to get more of these props and I've noticed the both Weta and United Cutlery are doing them.

Which is better? Which is nicer looking? Which will retain it's value the best over the long run? Anyone know?

I have this hung temporarily. I'm going to wait until I get a couple of the other props before I find a good place for them.

 

[DEADDACK_33]

That's a really nice piece! I love the plaque!

 

[Fremen]

Thanks. I really like it. Can't wait to get the bow.

Not much love for the props on this forum.

 

[The Josh]

I love those axes. Its something I might pick up in the future.

 

[Fremen]

Ya I dumped my PO of Harley to get some more. Hoping I can pick up the Bow with my next pay cheque. It is really, really nice.

 

[The Josh]

The bow is really nice. I almost got Tauriel's daggers last year at Comic-Con to get her to sign the base. I didn't end up doing it because I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to try and get them home or not.

 

[Fremen]

I don't blame you. Like always, I bought first and figured out later. You should have seen me trying to haul this 4 foot + box to my truck which was a long ways away.
I couldn't get out of bed the next morning I was so stiff and sore.

 

[Fremen]

Here is a pretty thing.

 

[azurepred]

how come you didn't wait for the UC version? Seems better to me and is cheaper

 

[The Josh]

Nice! Love what Weta is doing with these. For me I just have no room for props.

 

[Fremen]

Because I'm not a fan of the UC plaques. I love the Weta plaques and I'd rather have the props from Weta as they originally created them.

 

[Fremen]

And these have an ES.

 

[BagginsOfBagEnd]

Nice photos! I like that Bow prop. I'd love to add some pieces like this to my collection....damn you lack of space

 

[Pork Chop Express]

The props look great, especially the bow.
They do take up space once you really start to accumulate more though.

Recently I started collecting Japanese tsubas, nice and small.
I view them almost like brass belt buckles from the 70's, great metal work with varied character/quality on each piece.

 

[Fritz]

Here is a pretty thing.

Nice pick up! Looks great