Lord of The Rings Exhibition

I went to see this exhibit over the weekend. You are right about the exacting detail. Super impressive. The 'severed orc head' really got my attention. It was displayed so that you could get right up to it and look at it on eye level (many of displays were positioned so that you have to look up to really see them). Looking closely, you can actually see rotten bits of food (flesh?) between its teeth! There were even little hairs sticking out from its nose and ears.

Most of the props were credited to Weta Workshop. Needless to say, their work is top-notch. http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz/

Oh yeah, you are NOT allowed to bring a camera into the exhibit. I borrowed a Digital Rebel with the intention of taking some great pics only to be stopped by the copyright police at the entrance.

Yeah - I can imagine that the flash photography might be detrimental to the items themsevles (which is part of the reason why you can't take pictures in a museum filled with paintings). Plus imagine the backlog of people standing around and jockeying to get a good photo.

does anyone know were i can find actual lord of the rings props for sale on the internet.

I did a search myself many moons ago, Chris, and sad to say I didn't come up with anything. My logic was "they had tons of stuff for that movie - surely some of it is up for sale". There are plenty of reproduction and replica companies, but it's hard to say who has a legitimate liscense to produce the props.

What prop sites I *did* find usually had items that really weren't collectable or even noticable at all - bits from bad B movies and short lived 70s TV shows. Authentic and sought after props most likely end up in private collections or up on auction from houses like Christies - http://www.christies.com

So is there anywhere to buy any original props used in the movies?

Some of the props left from the original LOTR auction are for sale at:
www.propstore.com

They're pricey, but that's the only place I've see anything for sale. I have heard most of the trilogy props are in a warehouse in New Zealand, and lots of the actors, and staff took stuff, as well.

I have an original prop from the first film. its Striders goblet from the scene in the inn where you first see him, hooded and smoking and drinking from this foblet. I won it in a BBC competition so have firm authentification by way of letters from the BBC and film company.
Anyone got any guesses at its worth. I've had it since just after the films were released, but alas have been laid off, so need see if its worth selling.
cheers
Justin

Hi Justin,
I've been collecting original LOTR props for years and have an extensive collection. I did a show of some of my pieces alongside the LOTR Symphony performance when it played St. Louis, MO. Please feel free to email me. I'd be happy to talk to you about your piece. Troika@Me.Com
regards,
Troika

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