.png) |
| From left: Wētā Workshop’s Lisa Birchall, Richard Taylor and Lottie the dog |
Wētā Workshop, the multi-Academy Award-winning creative studio, is set
to make an impact at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026, taking place 23–26
July at the San Diego Convention Center. Fans and collectors can find
Wētā Workshop at
Booth #3613, where an extraordinary line-up of talent, exclusive product reveals and fan activations await.
Wētā Workshop's co-founder and creative lead Richard Taylor will
be at the booth, offering fans a rare chance to connect with one of the
most celebrated figures in film craft. “Comic-Con is a massive event for
us,” he says. “We get to showcase our craft
and creativity and share it with our type of people — other pop culture
enthusiasts from around the world — and what I love most is that I get
to interact with friends and fans – just like me.”
“We also have some very special guests and friends joining us this year, including
Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Deborah Scott, a longtime collaborator on
Avatar.”
Fans will also enjoy a rare opportunity to see authentic costumes from Avatar: Fire and Ash throughout
the event. Deborah Scott will join Wētā Workshop at the booth, sharing
her expertise and insights into the extraordinary craft behind these
iconic
pieces.
“It’s so important to us to always bring something really special,” he adds. “Last year, we revealed our
Masters Collection: The Fellowship of the Ring™ piece. This year, we will be revealing our first Master Jeweller’s Collection by
This year, the team is thrilled to welcome Agoro as their premium partner at the booth, bringing with them an exceptional range of
The Lord of the Rings collectibles in pure silver and gold, as
well as drops from Marvel, DC and more. This exciting partnership brings
together two New Zealand champions of collector culture.
On-stand highlights include:
-
Agoro will present new The Lord of the Rings precious metal collectible blind boxes, featuring pure silver and gold foil versions of the Fellowship’s iconic heroes — including Aragorn, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, and Boromir. Every box contains a pure silver foil, with a 9% chance of uncovering a fully engraved variant, and an ultra-rare 1% chance of finding a pure gold version inside.
-
Legendary On-Screen Talent: Actor John Rhys-Davies, beloved for his portrayal of the Dwarf warrior Gimli in The Lord of the Rings films, will join the team at the booth. Plus, there are whispers of another special guest from Middle-earth possibly joining the Fellowship. Appearance timings will be shared on @wetaworkshop social channels on the day.
-
Avatar Film Costumes and Award-Winning Costume Design: Wētā Workshop is proud to present genuine costumes from the Avatar films up close. Award-winning Costume Designer Deborah Scott will be on-stand alongside Wētā Workshop Na’vi Costume Art Director Flo Floxworthy. Deborah Scott will be appearing on-stand from 2:00–4:00 pm on Friday 24 July, and 11:00 am–1:00 pm on Saturday 25 July.
-
Master Jeweller’s Collection — Exclusive Reveal: Wētā Workshop will be making an exciting announcement at Preview Night with the reveal of its new Master Jeweller’s Collection, designed by master jeweller Jasmine Watson. Further details will be announced at the show.
-
Jules German — Live Painting: Wētā Workshop's Creative Director for Consumer Products, Jules German, will be demonstrating his artistic flair, giving visitors an authentic behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that defines Wētā Workshop's collectibles.
-
Jerry Vanderstelt — Live Painting: Acclaimed artist Jerry Vanderstelt of Vanderstelt Studios will be stopping by and creating original works live at the booth. Renowned for his painterly, light-drenched fantasy illustrations, Jerry's presence offers fans a rare chance to watch a master at work.
In addition to the stand, Wētā Workshop’s Richard Taylor, Flo Floxworthy and Avatar Costume Designer Deborah Scott will be taking part in the
IF/THEN panels on Thursday 23 July at the Omni Hotel. Topics include “Building Creatures and Ecosystems” and
Avatar. For full panel details, visit www.comic-con.org.
Visit Wētā Workshop at SDCC 2026
Thursday 23–Sunday 26 July 2026
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
Booth: #3613
For the latest schedule updates and appearance timings, visit wetaworkshop.com or follow @wetaworkshop on social channels for live updates.
Visiting Comic-Con? Be in to Win!
Fans visiting the booth are encouraged to sign up to the Wētā Workshop
email list for their chance to win the ultimate Ringbearer’s Bundle. One
Grand Prize Winner takes home:
-
The One Ring – Gold-Plated Tungsten
-
Chain of Frodo – Sterling Silver
-
Elven Leaf Brooch – Sterling Silver
-
500 Wētā Dollars
-
Frodo's Journey Special Edition Signed Pure Gold Foil
Don't miss out — head to Booth #3613 and sign up. We'll see you at Comic-Con!
No comments:
Post a Comment