More pictures of the Lord of the Rings collectibles from Sideshow / WETA. This time we have pictures of four helms (helmets) from the first movie. The Hide, Crowfaced, Trapjaw and Squinter are cast metal in exact 1:4 scale miniatures.

These cast metal helms are used in the Fellowship of the Ring. They have been expertly recreated by the same metalsmiths who made the full scale pieces for the film(s). Each sits on a classically turned pedestal that includes the name of the helm and the sculptor's signature.

The Sideshow / WETA collectibles will be released over a period of eight months beginning with Series I due to be in stores in September, 2001. Each additional series will be released at approximately 45 day intervals. Sideshow / WETA plan to release 24 statues, 32 busts, 16 helms, 7 environments, wall plaques, and 14 assorted weapon sets based on the first film. Each of these items have been meticulousl crafter, expertly reproduced to the highest standards and are meant to bring the discerning collector a lifetime of enjoyment.

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is a New Line Cinema production and is based on the J.R.R. Tolkien classic fantasy series of books. The films are currently in post-production in New Zealand with the first film; The Fellowship of the Ring, slated for a December 2001 release. Peter Jackson, a native New Zealander, whose credits include Heavenly Creatures and The Frighteners, is directing the trilogy. The international cast features Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, and Elijah Wood.