Wētā Workshop returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2026

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.

The Official Lord of the Rings Fan Club

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JULY 14, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — Middle-earth Enterprises is bringing THE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, giving fans their first opportunity to join the new free community. Designed for fans of The Lord of the Rings™, The Hobbit™, and the wider world of Middle-earth, brings fandom to life through Quests, collectible Mathoms, Fellowships, daily games, and community-driven adventures that continue long after Comic-Con ends.

Diamond Select Toys Announces Four Exclusives for SDCC 2024

Available exclusively at the Diamond Comics booth, booth 2401, DST will have two Minimates sets, one deluxe action figure and one mini-bust, from TMNT, Transformers, Lord of the Rings and Marvel! It’s the best of all worlds! Read on for details, then plan to make the Diamond Comics booth your first stop at SDCC! And stay tuned for info about DST’s booth events and even more exclusives!

Lord of the Rings Gimli Son of Gloin Deluxe Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! One of Middle-Earth’s greatest heroes returns in an all-new deluxe box set! Gimli, Son of Gloin, member of the Fellowship of the Ring, gets an all-new unhelmeted head sculpt in this exclusive box set, packed to the seams with axes and interchangeable parts. Measuring approximately 5 inches tall, this 1/10 scale action figure features detailed sculpting and paint applications, and is limited to only 2000 pieces! It comes packaged in a deluxe box designed to resemble the Doors of Durin, entrance to the Mines of Moria, underground kingdom of his cousin Balin. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, packaging design by David Forrest of Kinetic Underground Inc.! (Booth 2401, $40.00)

DST: In Stores This Week - Common and Gollum

This week two long-awaited items are finally making their way to comic shops from Diamond Select Toys! Our first Gallery Diorama of John Wick opponent Cassian ships this week, as does our deluxe action figure of Gollum from Lord of the Rings! Read on for details, then find a store at comicshoplocator.com, or order online at diamondselecttoys.com!

 

John Wick Gallery Cassian PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Cassian is chasing down John Wick in this all-new Gallery Diorama! Depicting the hitman and bodyguard running full-tilt with his weapon drawn, this approximately 9-inch sculpture is based on his appearance in John Wick Chapter 2 and bears the likeness of actor Common. Cast in high-quality PVC, this diorama features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella. (Item #AUG212420, SRP: $49.99)

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/john-wick-chapter-2-cassian-gallery-diorama/

 

Lord of the Rings Gollum Deluxe Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! Gollum gets the deluxe treatment in this new action figure release! Based on his appearance in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Gollum comes packaged with three interchangeable heads, interchangeable hands, a rock formation to climb and perch on, plus other bonus character accessories, including a fish, an axe for Gimli, and knives for Legolas! Gollum features 16 points of articulation, detailed sculpting and paint, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O'Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! (Item #JUL212509, SRP: $39.99)

https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/gollum-deluxe-action-figure/

Loot Crate Artifacts Unboxing

For the month of April, Loot Crate's theme is Artifacts. This crate included items from Lord of the Rings, Dark Crystal, Thanos and Legend of Zelda. Check out our unboxing pictures below:

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Lord of the Rings Online w/ a new Soundtrack Release

HUGEsound Records Presents

THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE^TM 10^th Anniversary Commemorative Soundtrack

Featuring Original Music By Chance Thomas

The Other Lord of the Rings Composer

Loot Crate's May Theme is POWER!

Have you signed up for Loot Crate yet? This month's theme is POWER! Inside the box there will be items from Marvel, Warcraft and Dragonball Z. We have been subscribers for Loot Crate for over 2 years now. Every month the contents get better and better. There are more exclusive items that you can't get anywhere else.

Don't forget to check out Loot Crate's "POWER" Themed LVL UP which will have items from Marvel, Super Mario, The Lord of the Rings and Masters of the Universe. Also check out the new Loot Crate DX which offers even more cool items which will cost a bit more but if you got the cash to burn why not? If you want something awesome for your pet, pick up Loot Pets "POWER" themed this month as it features Mega Man and you'll get a matching pet and human tee. To check out all that Loot Crate offers, go HERE. Order by May 19th at 9PM Pacific to get May's Themed Crate!

Everyone has different tastes and remember Loot Crate also offers Loot Anime, Loot Gaming, Firefly as well as Limited Edition Crates for Star Wars, Call of Duty and Aliens. There really is something for everyone.