Prime 1 Studio is taking things to the extreme with its latest Premium Masterline release, a gargantuan quarter scale Treebeard with Merry & Pippin statue, inspired by the appearance of the eldest of the Ents and his Hobbit friends in the second instalment in the epic fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Limited to just 40 units, the collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at a princely $13,999(!); take a look here…
In “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” the scattered members of the Fellowship face trials of their own. From the war-shadowed second chapter of the trilogy, TREEBEARD WITH MERRY & PIPPIN is brought to life in the Premium Masterline.
The eldest of the Ents resolves to wage all-out war against Saruman after witnessing the destruction of the forest. This statue captures the power and intensity of the film as he advances into enemy territory with the two Hobbits riding atop him. At over 160 cm tall, this monumental 1/4-scale statue gives full scope to the sculpting and paintwork, portraying his wrathful form with an unprecedented level of precision.
Layer upon layer of bark, twisting branches, and lush moss cover his massive form, boulder in hand. The paintwork deftly balances light and shadow to bring every detail into sharp relief. A gleam in his eyes and a full, flowing beard are rendered with equal care, revealing the fury of one who has lived through the ages.
Merry and Pippin are each crafted to stand as a collectible in their own right. The likenesses of Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd are meticulously translated into sculpted form, while even the distinct wave patterns of their hair are individually captured. Their costumes complete the realistic finish with details such as scuffs and fabric pilling. The themed base evokes the fortress of Isengard. A writhing Uruk-hai conveys the raw immediacy of the battlefield.
