I took the family to visit The Weta Cave on the other side of Wellington, down in Miramar.
It was a popular place during the school holidays and the first thing you notice are three large mountain trolls right outside
Inside it is a treasure trove for anyone interested in Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, District 9, TinTin, King Kong. There are some full size exhibits like this Gandalf figure
And Lurtz the head Uruk-Hai
This cave Ork from Morea was hanging right over the sales counter (full size and badly in need of dental work)
Young prawn from District 9 movie:
If you have seen District 9 this Arc Generator is an awesome weapon
Silicon Hobbit feet
LotR helmets, all full size
Gear for the Avatar movie made by Weta Workshops
Then there was all the collectable stuff, movie memorabilia for sale, this from King Kong:
All sculpted by the Weta artists, cast in polystone resin and painted in China
TinTin stuff:
Not sure where this one comes from:
Balin the Dwarf
This figurine of Nazgul vs Eowyn is made to order and cast in bronze, selling for USD$4,900 (sorry about all the reflections)
This model of Rivendell was extraordinarily detailed:
The model of Barad Dur was very imposing, weighs 10kg and is an exact copy of the model made for the movie (except for the size)
Dr Grordbort's ray guns were very whimsical
Bilbo's conditions of engagement:
And a guided tour of the movie studio is available (for a charge)
If you are planning to visit New Zealand for a Vintage Aviator airshow make sure you visit the Weta Cave. Wingnut Wings isn't far from here but unfortunately they are not open to the public
http://www.wetanz.com/shop/No I don't work for them, but I do admire their talent
