The Hobbit – Bert the Troll Polystone mini statue by Weta Workshop
On their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, the company of Thorin
Oakenshield encounter a trio of gruesome trolls. We have previously introduced
you to Tom the Troll.
Bert the Troll takes great pride in his role as the group’s cook. Though he
fancies himself something of a gourmand, Bert’s culinary experience and
inspirations fail to elicit praise from his companions, William and Tom, who
complain that all his meals taste the same. The proverbial floater in
Bert’s stew is the wheedling Tom, whom he cannot stand and takes every
opportunity to berate or thump with his oversized ladle.
Bert the troll was played by Mark Hadlow in the movie. He is presented as a
finely detailed miniature collectible designed and sculpted by Weta Workshop
creature designer Andrew Baker, who made the conceptual designs for the trolls
and other creatures in the movie.
The pose may look familiar to those who have seen the three well travelled
trolls who visited San Diego Comic-Con 2012. They later attended the red carpet
at the World Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington last
November and then took over the main foyer at New Zealand's National Museum,
Te Papa.
They have since settled outside the Weta Cave in Wellington, New Zealand.
Please Note – the images above are of a pre-production prototype. All pieces are painted by hand and variations will occur.
Bert the Troll is an Open Edition piece.
- Dimensions: 6.5" x 5.9" x 4.3" (H x W x D) 16.5 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm
- Weight: 0.8 lbs (360 g)