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The latest WETA goodies have landed for LOTR & The Hobbit, and boy are they EPIC!

Collectibles

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As we all know, WETA are responsible for some of the most epic creations on earth – and their Statues are no exception! Presenting the mind-blowingly epic Balrog Demon of Shadow and Flame Statue from Lord of the Rings and Smaug the Terrible Premium Statue from The Hobbit!

This fiery Balrog Statue is both fantastic and terrifying, not to mention GIGANTIC! Balrog towers above all at over half a meter tall and weighs a hefty 15kg!

Far beneath the ground, tunneling for Mithril in sunless black rock, the Dwarves disturbed something that had remained safely entombed since ages past, a being of unfathomable terror, relic of a time of gods and giants, a creature of which like should never walked again in Middle-earth and for whom there were few equals remaining in the world, a Balrog of Morgoth…

A demon composed of shadow and flame, the Balrog could be harmed by no blade or device of Dwarf design. By the hundreds, Durin’s people and the Dwarf King himself fell before the beast, after named Durin’s Bane.

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Be in to WIN with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug!

DVDs & Blu-ray

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We have an awesome prize to give away to one lucky monkey! We have a Gollum Statue from Weta signed by Sir Peter Jackson himself! All you have to do is pre-order The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on DVD, Blu-ray or Blu-ray 3D before the release date of April 9th; and you will automatically be entered in to the draw to win!

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventures of the title character Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.”

Pre-order your copy today!
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug DVD for only $29.99
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Blu-ray for only $39.99
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Blu-ray 3D for only $49.99

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Super cute and collectible Hobbit 2 Pop! Vinyl in stock for Christmas!

Collectibles

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The amazing and hotly anticipated Hobbit 2 The Desolation of Smaug Pop! Vinyl Figures have just landed!

We have Gandalf, Legolas, Thorin Oakshield, Azog and the super awesome Invisible Bilbo! These would make for the most excellent stocking stuffers for the Tolkien fan in your life!

Pop! Vinyl Figures are truly taking the world by storm! Our GIANT RANGE is staggering, covering hundreds of game, TV, film and comic characters!

Don't delay, get that Christmas shopping sorted now!

Officially Licensed Gandalf the Grey's Hat now available for pre-order!

Clothing & Footwear

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YOU SHALL NOT PASS!

This premium quality prop replica of the hat of Gandalf the Grey, worn by actor Ian McKellen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has been hand crafted by NZ based designer, Stansborough. It is the exact size, design and proportions of the original.

The hats are created individually by artisan craftspeople at Stansborough using traditional methods and vintage 19th century worsted looms. Each piece is carefully hand finished and processed without the use of chemicals right here in Middle-earth (New Zealand). No Gandalf costume would be complete without it!

Swing by and pre-order Gandalf hat today! A beautiful gift for any fan!

Beautiful NZ Made Lord of the Rings Scarves are now available at Mighty Ape!

Clothing & Footwear

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We've just had these beautiful Lord of the Rings Scarves created by NZ designer Stansborough arrive into our warehouse! These scarves are crafted on looms which date back to the 1890's are totally natural, chemical free and hand finished.

Stansborough are based in New Zealand, they produce their own flock of blue grey sheep which provide wool that is unusually silky, soft and lustrous. The unique fibre created by their flock of rare grey sheep was used to costume most of the main characters appearing in 'The Lord of the Rings’ films!

True to Tolkien's des­cription this special fabric takes on the natural hues of the surroundings. A perfect, practical collectors item for any true Tolkein Fan!

Swing by and view the full range!

New Jewellery from Weta, just in time for Christmas!

Clothing & Footwear

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We've just had new jewellery from Weta arrive to our warehouse!

There's The One Ring as created for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The ring is 18K gold plated Tungsten Carbide and available in various sizes. It's crafted to the exact shape, thickness and proportions of the original movie prop.

This gorgeous piece of jewellery has the famous words in ancient Elvish runes delicately engraved on the inside and outside of the ring, as well as on the beautiful wooden gift box made from natural Walnut timber.

We also are back in stock of the Sterling Silver Chain as worn by Frodo Baggins. This is an exact replica of the 25 inch (65 cm) chain Frodo used to carry The One Ring around his neck.

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Celebrate the world premiere of The Hobbit with a piece of Hobbit history!

Collectibles

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Tonight will see the world premiere of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit taking place in Wellington. This is a huge event for New Zealanders and Hobbit fans alike!

If you would like to own a piece of The Hobbit – and indeed New Zealand – history, then Mighty Ape have you covered. We have a wide range of collectibles, including art prints and paps, film props and replicas, statues and jewellery!

Check out the full range and don't forget, Christmas is just around the corner. A Hobbit collectible would make a great gift for the Hobbit in your life!

Howard Shore's amazing Hobbit soundtrack is coming!

Music

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Original Soundtrack features the original score by Academy Award winner Howard Shore and was recorded at famed Abbey Road studios with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It also includes an original song entitled “Song of the Lonely Mountain,” written and performed by New Zealand’s own Neil Finn.

The soundtrack comes in two versions, standard and deluxe, and will be shipping on the 7th of December. The deluxe version includes six exclusive bonus tracks, seven extended score cues, and deluxe liner notes. Pre-order now to secure your copy from our first shipment!

Visit our Hobbit store to find more great collectors items from the upcoming movie!

The One Ring to rule them all has arrived at Mighty Ape!

Clothing & Footwear

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Now you can own your very own preciousss with The One Ring that is now in stock at Mighty Ape!

This gorgeous piece of jewellery is made of 18K gold plating, completely smooth and comes without Elvish runes. If you prefer to have a ring with with Elvish runes, we recommend The One Ring – Lord of the Rings version which has Elvish Runes.

The ring comes in a wooden gift box made from natural Cherry timber which can be displayed open thanks to an ingenious and almost invisible elastic hinge or closed with a strong rare-earth magnet. The lid features a The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey logo on the outside and the logos of Weta and Jens Hansen on the inside. The inside bottom of the box is lined with burgundy velvet. Like anything made from natural timber, gift box variations in grain and colour will occur and the colour may also change over time.

Swing by and order your preciousss today!

Win a precious Hobbit prize pack worth $500, includes limited edition Hobbit Ring!

Toys

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Want to get your hands on a precious prize pack?

Fans of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will be pleased to know that we are giving away an awesome Hobbit price pack worth $500 this Christmas! The pack includes a limited edition Hobbit ring worth $170!

To go into the draw for this prize simply purchase any Hobbit toy from Mighty Ape before the December 14th. You'll get one entry for every item that you order, so the more Hobbit toys you order the more chances you will have to win! :)

Don't miss out on your chance to win and be the envy of your friends!