Weta Announces More Dark Crystal Mini Epics, Shard Statue, and a Sale!

Weta announced they are expanding their Dark Crystal offerings with new Mini Epics of Aughra and Chamberlain, a Crystal Shard statue, and a sale on many of their previously released Labyrinth and Dark Crystal products!

The Crystal Shard

When single shines the triple sun,
What was sundered and undone,
Shall be whole, the two made one,
By Gelfling hand, or else by none.

Tasked by his master, the Mystic urSu, Jen sets out to find Aughra before the three suns of Thra converge. She reveals to him the origin of the Skeksis, brought when the Crystal was broken, entrusting him with taking the broken shard and restoring the Dark Crystal to its former state.

Aughra has many crystals, and only one is the true shard, but remembering the teachings of the Mystics, Jen plays a single note upon his firca flute; the true shard vibrating and glowing.

Before he can get more answers, Jen is forced to flee, as they are besieged by the fearsome Garthim...

FEATURES:

• 1:1 scale prop replica
  
  
• Crafted from crystal glass with internal faceting, faithfully recreating the unique qualities of the original prop
  
  
• Base features the iconography from the Crystal Chamber
  
  
• Light up base that illuminates the shard with its signature purple glow, powered by 3x LR41. (Batteries not included)

MINI EPICS: SKEKSIL THE CHAMBERLAIN

Be careful around this ‘friend’, he’s more treacherous than you can imagine.

All dissembling smiles and obsequious bows on the outside, this sinister plotter is rotten to the core. Responsible for many of the most devious plans the Skeksis ever came up with, this is one Mini Epic that we reckon you’re going to want to keep an eye on, mmmmmm? Imbued with life-giving essence by our expert artists, skekSil the Chamberlain Skeksis comes to your collection straight from the Castle of the Crystal, courtesy of Wētā Workshop.

FEATURES:

• Premium, stylised vinyl figure
  
  
• Most manipulative and cunning of all the Skeksis
  
  
• Dressed in his immaculately detailed original costume
  
  
• Greedily grasping the Skeksis Emperor’s staff in a daring but futile play for the throne
  
  
• Sculpted by Wētā Workshop’s Mini Epics Art Director, Mauro Santini.

MINI EPICS: AUGHRA

One can glean much wisdom from Aughra, provided you can understand her rambling words and riddling speech.

Follow the Greater Sun for a day to the home of Aughra and you will find a mess of perplexing tools and instruments scattered around an enormous revolving orrery. Ducking and weaving with ease through this moving chaos, Aughra remains as sharp as any shard in her collection, and our artists set to work to infuse all her might and mystery into our latest vinyl collectible.

FEATURES:

• Premium, stylised vinyl figure
  
  
• The physical embodiment of Thra, Mother Aughra
  
  
• Depicting Aughra in her iconic red dress
  
  
• Holding her removable eye, through which she can remotely explore the world of Thra
  
  
• Sculpted by Wētā Workshop’s Mini Epics Senior 3D Artist, Jorgelina Yeme

Weta is also having a sale on a few of their previously released Labyrinth and Dark Crystal products through July 27th. 

Including their Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Gelfling statues for $99.

And their Labyrinth Mini Epics 3 for $55. 

You see more of Weta's Dark Crystal and Labyrinth on Weta's website and using the links above. 

Weta Door Knockers!

Knock Knock! Who's there? Weta Labyrinth Door knockers!

WETA has new 1:6 scale prop replica of Labyrinth's Door Knockers!

Asking for advice from the inhabitants of the Labyrinth is never an easy task, especially when they’re a pair of grumpy door knockers

Unsure of which door to choose? Try asking the door knockers; if you can get them to stop bickering that is.

Within the mystical Labyrinth, a pair of talking door knockers is hardly the strangest thing one may find, though countless years of having a ring stuck in your mouth or ears is enough to make any animate object more than just a little upset, and once they start arguing it’s hard to get them to stop. Best to let sleeping knockers lie, pick a door, and carry on your way.

FEATURES1:6 scale prop replica;
Made from high-quality polystone;
Clay sculpted by Wētā Workshop veteran sculptor Shaun Bolton;
Expert paint job recreates an aged bronze finish;
Wall mounts on the back to for easy hanging;
Made with references from the actual on-set props.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:
Left - L: 9.5cm x W: 7.7cm x D:2cm Weight: 53g
Right - L: 12cm x W: 7.4cm x D:3.3cm Weight: 55g

You can pre-order them now from Weta and Big Bad Toy Store.

Weta Garthim Statue!

Weta Workshop unveiled their next Dark Crystal statue, a deadly Garthim.

The Garthim: relentless hunters, loyal guards, and a force to be reckoned with. The mere sound of their chitinous legs clacking along the ground as they run is enough to make all Thra shiver in fear.

Hulking, crab-like foot soldiers, the Garthim served their masters without question. Dispatched from the Castle of the Crystal to enforce the Skeksis’ campaign of brutality and genocide, the Garthim roved across Thra spreading terror wherever they went. Within the shadowed passages and halls of the darkened castle they stood silent and unmoving; sentinels on ceaseless watch, or cloistered in lightless pits, awaiting the orders of their draconic overlords

With a mess of black legs, a polished jet-like carapace, and giant destructive claws, the Garthim were believed to be invincible. Mightier than any of Thra’s creatures, they smashed their way through almost any barrier, be it Podling homes or the walls of Aughra’s observatory. Few, if any beings, were their equal, save for the swift-limbed Landstriders, whose long legs could pierce Garthim shells and whose courage could overcome the terror of their piercing purple eyes.

SPECIAL BASE DESIGN:
The three different sized circular bases across our 1:6 scale Dark Crystal range represent the Three Suns in the skies of Thra; the dying sun, rose sun, and great sun. Familiar iconography from the floor of the Crystal Chamber is featured around the outside. Spy the symbols of the urSkek, which have since been appropriated as signs of discord and Skeksis aggression.

The 1:6 scale Garthim statue is a Limited Edition of 500 that features light-up LED eyes that can change color between blue and purple,

You can Pre-order them through Weta and Big Bad Toy Store.

Weta Labyrinth Ello Worm 1/1 Scale Statue!

Ello there! WETA Workshop has released the next statue in their Labyrinth line - the Ello Worm. 

The 1:1 scale open edition statue features premium synthetic faux fur hair. 

Sadly, his scarf is not fabric, but that would have have a nice addition. However, the rest of the detail is very nicely done. 

The mysterious denizens of Labyrinth come in all shapes and sizes, and each is just as likely to help as they are to hinder. As Sarah collapses from exhaustion whilst seeking an entrance to the maze, a small but cheery voice calls out to her, “Ello.”

A single worm, small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand, with three tufts of dark blue hair rests near a small hole in the Labyrinth’s walls. After offering a moment of brief respite to our young heroine and a promise of hospitality that is rarely shared among strangers, this inconspicuous creature reveals one of the Labyrinth’s many hidden secrets, opening Sarah’s eyes to the first of many illusions to come.

FEATURES:1:1 scale, open edition, mixed media statue;
Portrays the cute and curiously kind worm that aids Sarah early on in her quest;
Digitally sculpted by Wētā Workshop sculptor Kim Beaton;
Incredible detail replicated in life-like 1:1 scale;
Labyrinthine base physically sculpted by Shaun Bolton;
Hair made from premium synthetic faux fur;
Wrapped up in his signature red scarf;
Made from high-quality polystone.

Weta Workshop's Labyrinth Ello Worm 1/1 Scale Statue is available to pre-order now from Weta Workshop, Big Bad Toy Store, and more. 

Weta Jareth and Sarah in the Illusionary Maze Statue!

Weta unveiled another statue in their Labyrinth line featuring Jareth and Sarah in the Illusionary Maze. 

The 1:6 scale, incredibly detailed statue, is a Limited Edition of 500 and is the most expensive Henson statue Weta has released to date. 

With just 5 minutes left, Sarah is closer to retrieving Toby than she’s ever been before. Chasing after the absent Goblin King, she climbs a flight of stairs only to find herself trapped in an Escher-like maze, where up and down have no consequence or bearing.

The Goblin King, Jareth, traverses the intertwining stairways without restraint, defying gravity itself as he taunts and beguiles our desperate heroine, pointing out the location of the child beyond her grasp. No matter where she goes or what direction she takes, Toby is always just out of reach, and time continues to run thin within this illusionary maze.

Wētā Workshop sculptor Jane Wenley create the statue with a back panel 3D bas relief, creating the signature illusionary maze.

The statue even has some playability as Baby Toby can be displayed upright, or defy gravity upside down.

As you can see when seen next to a person, it's also a fairly large.

Check out Weta's video showing the making of statue:

The statue is scheduled to be released in early 2023.

You can preorder it it directly from Weta for $1,199.00 or from Big Bad Toy Store for $1,249.99. Each requires a 15% non-refundable deposit at the time of order.

Coming Soon Weta's Labyrinth Sir Didymus & Ambrosius Statue!

While Weta has released many Dark Crystal statues over the last few years, they recently announced their first Labyrinth statue will be Sir Didymus & Ambrosius.

Within a small hut, next to the only exit leaving the foul Bog of Eternal Stench, there resides a small yet gallant fox-like knight along with his trusty steed, a large albeit cowardly sheep-dog. The Knight is charged with guarding a bridge, vowing that without his permission “None shall pass.

Sarah, Ludo, and Hoggle, seeking escape from the fetid Bog of Eternal Stench, happen upon a lone stone bridge. Before they can flee the Bog’s relentless odour, a shrill voice calls out to them “Stop! Stop I say!”

 

A loyal knight, brave to a fault, Sir Didymus joins Sarah, Ludo and Hoggle on their quest to save little Toby from the clutches of the Goblin King. This small yet feisty warrior is often the first to rush into an uncertain fight despite the odds, charging into battle atop his loyal, fur-covered, yet sometimes reluctant companion, Ambrosius.

FEATURES:

• 1:6 scale, Limited Edition of 700
• Portrays the gallant knight Sir Didymus on his cowardly steed Ambrosius
• Physically sculpted by Wētā Workshop sculptor Jane Wenley
• Incredible details, from intricate filigree to minute buttons
• Ambrosius wears a uniquely designed blanket
• Perched upon the cracked stonework that makes up the infamous Labyrinth
• Made from high-quality polystone.
  
  
  
  

Weta's Labyrinth Sir Didymus & Ambrosius statue is expected to be released in January 2023, but you can pre-order it now from Big Bad Toy Store and directly through Weta. 

Weta Workshop Labyrinth and Dark Crystal Mini Epics!

Weta Workshop has announced and made pre-orders available for their new line of Labyrinth and Dark Crystal Mini Epic figures.

On a quest to celebrate Jim Henson’s 80’s classics, the Mini Epic masterminds Mauro Santini and Jorgelina Yeme, have 3D sculpted your favourite cast of characters from Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.

Sarah Williams: 
Sarah has much to learn and a Labyrinth full of creatures to teach her. Sarah is presented in Mini Epic form, holding her Labyrinth playbook and her bear Lancelot

Ludo:
Ludo’s EPIC strength and size are only outmatched by his own heart.

Jareth the Goblin King:
The most dazzling Goblin King to ever grace the silver screen takes shape as an EPIC character from our range of Labyrinth vinyl minis.

Sarah and the Worm (Limited Edition):

This limited edition version of Sarah is holding the Worm and a stuffed Firey doll.

There is also a two-pack of Sarah holding with the worm and Ludo.

Sarah and William the Worm with Ludo:
The friendship between these two is so inseparable we couldn’t bare to keep them apart. In fact, we thought the more the merrier, so had William the Worm join in too. No Labyrinth can trap this trio for long. Expand the troop by adding Jareth to the party!

The set also Includes the door knockers, and a Firey which are not pictured!

The two pack linked to Big Bad Toy Store above already pre-order sold out, but is also available at Entertainment Earth.

There are also Mini Epics from The Dark Crystal.

Jen the Gelfling:

Orphaned in the Garthim wars and raised by the urRu, Jen feels a great responsibility to heal the crystal and reset the balance in the universe.

Kira the Gelfling:

With terrifying memories of the Garthim wars, Kira is determined to help Jen heal the crystal. An abundance of foes and help from unexpected places make for a journey to remember.

As Weta's tag for this line says: Ready. Set. Collect.

Weta Workshop's Labyrinth and Dark Crystal Mini Epic figures are available for pre-order using the links above and should released by the end of February or early March of next year.