Fountain Guard of the White Tree Unboxing & Review by Weta Workshop from The Lord of the Rings

An unexpected yet powerful piece! This is an Unboxing & Review video of the Limited Edition "Fountain Guard of the White Tree" by Weta Workshop. I've really been trying to focus on the writing for my video's so please let me know what you think.
0:00 Intro/Unboxing
1:34 The White Tree
4:11 The Fountain Guard
8:33 Final Thoughts
#fountainguardofthewhitetree #wetaworkshop #statue #unboxing #review #fountainguard #thewhitetree

[@MelihDurakl]

This is definitely my favourite piece Weta has ever done! I love your reviews so much Ryan and this one is the best yet!

[@ns2664philly]

Ryan. This has to be one of your best reviews ever. Excellent job!!!! Thank you!!!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Really appreciate that thank you!

[@BascoSisters]

I was thinking exactly that. The narration is exceptional in this one👌

[@Olorin_the_Grey]

Congrats on receiving this wonderful statue, Ryan! A beautiful, insightful, and professional review (as always). I really can’t wait for my copy to arrive…your thoughts made it even more difficult to wait 😂 Thanks for what you do!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Olorin! you will love it!

[@n2darkness]

Another great video Ryan! They keep getting better and better, both in video production, editing and voice over. And can't disagree one bit on the score of this piece, it's nearly perfect and probably in my top 5 pieces I own. I could gripe about the tree not being 100% to scale, but I have no room for a 3 foot tall tree in my collection. Weta did an amazing job bringing this piece to life and a beautifully majestic statue that embodies Middle-Earth in every way!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you man, really appreciate the kind words... I like to think I've gotten better over the years but always good to hear it from friends. Yeah I honestly think the size is perfect, it's still a rather big statue (as you know) and fits perfectly for where I have it displayed... and you're absolutely right about it embodying Middle-Earth, such a symbol piece. Thanks for the comment Andrew!

[@LotrCollection]

Great review! Weta really did an amazing job with this one and Im with you about being surprised with the announcement of this last year. I can't wait to receive this!!.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah to some people this WAS this year's Masters Collection, beautiful concept and piece!

[@jaxonsmith3633]

I was lucky enough to see this in person, and it was truly amazing. The single white flower is my favourite part

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah it's such a tiny thing but really helps the story of the piece! Thanks Jaxon

[@jodinorman74]

Another great piece by Weta, and an(other) excellent unboxing/review. I can't wait to see it in person . . . only a week or two until mine arrives.

[@haasofprops]

Very cool man! I've been eyeballing this one myself, so thank for providing some amazing insight and some amazing shots! :)

[@davidguerra9163]

For me this is the best statue ever created about LOTR…. The crafting, the painting, the meaning…. The whole idea is brilliant!😮 Really amazing review, keep them coming!

[@baronmunchausen1180]

Wow, a 10 from you means a lot! Great video, you've really mastered showing everything we want to see clearly in a review.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Baron!

[@themiddleearthcollector2785]

Yup, omg this statue is just freaking amazing. Glad I bought one of these. Can’t wait to open mine. Awesome review, loved it. I agree 10/10. Great piece to go with all the Gondorian, and Numenorian statues in a diorama. Cheers bud, I can’t say awesome enough

[@thecyberhobbit]

It really is man! Weta did amazing work with this one. Thanks for the comment!

[@hauntofthecollector]

It’s a stunning statue mate! It wasn’t easy for me to not go for this one!… But, I have to stick to my ‘villains only’ theme!… (I did PO the Weta WK one!!) Cheers my mate, hope you’re well & as ever, a wonderfully presented video 👍🏻

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah this definitely wouldn't fit a villian theme 🤣 Appreciate the comment man!

[@pearfessional]

Truly is a beautiful piece, like you I never really paid much attention to the guards in the films but they’re always something I noticed and were in the back of my mind

[@thecyberhobbit]

yeah I always saw them and thought, man wish they could have been seen elsewhere in a battle or something but I like that they had such a unique design to really set them apart as dedicated to guarding the tree. Thanks for the comment!

[@Just-a-Jester]

I have just received my version of this statue (No'482) and I am so insanely pleased with it. The Guardians of the Fountain Court caught my eye the moment I saw the film when I was a kid, I have the Weta mini helmets of them and I painted many of the Games Workshop minis of them. I even have a tattoo of the helmet on my forearm that I had done in Wellington NZ, using reference photos I took of the helmet during the tour of Weta Workshop. I am obsessed. I had just bought my first home a month before this was announced so I had to fight with myself if to spend that sort of money on it but I am so glad I did. This statue has such a deep meaning to me and it could not be more perfectly designed, sculpted and painted. Weta continue to produce such masterpieces. Thank you for your review

[@Milky63]

Yup, this is one of those Weta statues that are simple, not meant to be spectacular or epic, and yet that capture so beautifully The Lord of the Rings’ spirit. This is a gem, easily a top 3 for me, along with (cool coincidence) Minas Tirith 😄 Another great detailed review!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thanks Milky, I definitely agreed, proof that it doesn't have to be a well known character.

[@jacobrupp5465]

Ryan you are a master in your art. Best reviewer on KZbin. Thanks again for these videos and sharing the love of lotr with the world! Keep these beautiful videos coming dude!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Really appreciate that Jacob, I always want to try to do something extra and it makes it a bit more fun to craft. Thanks for the comment man!

[@jo.sevigny]

I'm glad you are feeling better ! The statue and your review have one thing in commun: they are both great ! I really enjoyed that you went a bit philosophical when explaining what makes it great. Exactly 250 days until The War of the Rohirrim hits theaters !

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Jo! Yeah I felt this one deserved a bit more of thought to the review, really appreciate the comment!

[@faeriesnowqueen]

I always loved those guardians with the feathered helmets 💗

[@thecyberhobbit]

Such a cool design right? I think possibly my favorite helms from LOTR. I really want to make one.

[@ftat3811]

Your review captures this perfectly - simply stellar🤩(both the Fountain Guard of the White Tree & your video ^^) I was really amazed when I put mine together yesterday!

[@predathor558]

Amazing! It would be awesome if there was somehow involved vision of a days of prosperity of the White tree. Do you know that necklaces with small photo inside (Hidden photo necklace/bubble projection necklace etc.) and it is visible when you are looking into it from a close distance? It would be awesome if there was a photo of the White tree when was alive or maybe a photo of a Telperion as its ancestor. My first thought was that it would be awesome if it was hidden in the guard´s eye, but probably really complicated... But if it was in that blossom and if you looked into the center of it, you would see its past which is still present inside of it.

[@sebastiaandewilde8507]

I've waited to watch the video until I received my own. The fountain guards caught my eye in the movie but even more in the original Battle for Middle Earth game, playing as Gondor and fielding these guys into battle was an awesome experience as a kid. I've made it the center piece of my collection, standing underneath the shards of Narsil, seemed lik the best/symbolic way to display it. I love the review.

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

Impressive review, amazing piece, well done my friend

[@fabiendevidal8039]

Great review for an amazing piece ... Congratulation for this new addition to your collection 👌

[@TheAngmarArchives]

Brilliant video once again - wow, that score! I cannot wait for mine to arrive...beautiful job as ever!

[@thecyberhobbit]

You are going to love it man! Thanks for the comment!

[@Beast5k]

It is a stunning piece, I am still considering a purchase but the space is running out and I am waiting for the Theoden. Anyway great video, you are one of the best Weta reviewers out there so keep up the good work

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thanks Beast! Yeah space is the never ending battle for all collectors, Theoden will be worth the wait though! Appreciate the nice comment!

[@mrdiggles007]

Great review as always, I have this statue the more I look at it the more I love it. Also do you display all your statues or do you swap them out. I just don't have enough room to display everything. Cheers

[@hessel851]

Very nice foodage! Wonder which camera you're using. I think, someday, I will buy one of those collector items aswell! Thank you for showing!

[@sharpe9216]

Amazing review, gonna definitely order the fountain guard from weta

[@icyra1ndr0p53]

Once again, another great unboxing and review! Fantastic video production as ever, Ryan! Great piece to have in your collection, for sure.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Really appreciate the kind words! Thank you

[@fifivid]

Congratz ! I remember pre-ordering it as soon as I saw it , stunning !

[@henryforaker9880]

Mine is arriving in the next week or 2! Very excited..grest review!

[@thedargaryendeville66]

The statue is a gorgeous piece I love all the details and the base and the white tree too it’s really beautiful and incredible well made

[@scottharrison586]

Mine is arriving in a week and I'm here spoiling myself haha, amazing piece.

[@jonathancunningham3526]

Beautiful statue. I always wanted a fountain guard to put in a display of soldier statues, so I will be getting the classic series version.

[@Frizzik]

Damn. I've been watching you for a while but haven't commented before... oh well. Amazing videos Ryan, keep it up!

[@changomutney861]

Another great video! Weta recently had a few of these back in stock after cancellations and I was lucky enough to get one which is being shipped atm. Wasn't on my radar either but when I saw it I knew I had to get it.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you! You are going to love it!

[@djaricaricson]

Great review Ryan. It’s an amazing piece. It was an instant pre-order for me and Im still in awe every time I see it in my case. I completely agree with your 10/10 score.

[@thecyberhobbit]

I feel like over the years I was waiting for this piece to come along without even knowing it, definitely deserving of a 10. Appreciate the comment!

[@madz860]

Love your videos. Extremely good quality!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thanks Madz!

[@TheReal.AndrewJames]

Your voice is so relaxing haha 🤣 great video as always!

[@thecyberhobbit]

😄 Thank you Andrew!

[@TooAsian]

Weta really did a great job with this piece!

[@thecyberhobbit]

they really did!

[@MiddleEarthFanPa]

Great review and great piece. This is one that I definitely regret not getting.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thanks Mike, it's really spectacular!

[@NNP6948]

Awesome review, keep it up 👍🏼

[@billdaly59]

A gorgeous piece. I'm looking forward to my one arriving. Thanks for the fantastic unboxing and review video, Ryan. As usual, it's top drawer (including the writing/script/voiceover). Unlike you however, I have always wanted Weta to produce a Fountain Guard piece. I would even have been happy with the Classic Series version, but this one surpasses my expectations and is a must have for me. Yes I agree, this one is something special.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Bill, very kind words! I guess it just was never really in my head as there are so many amazing things in the Lore but it is truly spectacular! I think for a lot of people, it was this years "true" Masters Collection piece, even if it didn't have that title. Seriously Gorgeous!

[@billdaly59]

@@thecyberhobbit Keep up the great work, buddy. Best of luck with the giveaway. 🍀

[@Guitarded7724]

Wow! This one caught my attention. Alot larger than i thought it was.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah it is much bigger than I thought as well, I had planned to have a classic series Fountain Guard next to it for the area I had planned, but there just isn't enough room. Almost the size of The Dead Marshes.

[@antonellapatrickspiteri4999]

Another great review🤩

[@p0pyk]

Awsome, never knew we needed it glad it exists! 😁

[@stephaniesmith1777]

wonderful video, it's gorgeous!

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@ForsakenLineage]

Wonderful video, Ryan! I've had my eye on this piece since it was announced and will definitely be getting it at some point.

[@thecyberhobbit]

If you can you definitely should, it's a wonder of a piece! Thanks for the comment!

[@Suepheliac]

I absolutely love this statue

[@ahapalbin5349]

Thanks for the review,a great piece of art.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Ahap!

[@ahapalbin5349]

@@thecyberhobbit With pleasure,you did a great job.

[@kobi768]

Damn this piece is insane. I would get it if it wasn’t so expensive.

[@frankleone7685]

I really like this statue. The review was perfect and I like the guard being able to move on the base, as it lets me display other 1/6 figures on it as well. Now to see the price and buy it

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Frank! yeah it's rare that weta does a magnetic base... I could be mistaken, but I think the only piece they've done that for is the Guard for the MC Thranduil on Throne.

[@frankleone7685]

@@thecyberhobbitby the way- if I order through any links you post, do you get a referral fee? Just want to make sure you do since they have this piece in stock

[@thecyberhobbit]

@@frankleone7685 No I don't have any referral stuff, I'm just a fan that makes videos 😄 that would be cool though, maybe 1 day!

[@user-wj6nx9sb8w]

10/10🙀🤓 It is a breathtaking piece! I too never thought or imagined a piece like this but soon as setting sight on it it was a must for the collection. Fantastic video as always.

[@faeriesnowqueen]

Really nice 💗

[@VladimirJedi]

Yet another great review from you👍 Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to see review of Lurtz by Weta from you.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you! 😁 Lurtz is in the pipeline but not sure when, so many things going on at the moment and my reviews take too long to make 🤣

[@Yogashi]

Great video Ryan! Gorgeous piece

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you Yogashi!

[@berkozturk3446]

Great presentation there, I'd love to gift this to my brother :) Its extremely expensive and I just can't afford it right now.. One day I'll make it

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

A fine choice. Another one of those "all around" LOTR representation statues.

[@alegoschou]

Great statue and review!

[@Dutch_van_der_linde09]

ordered mine :D absolutely stunner ⭐

[@adamhornung877]

There really is something strong about the presence of this statue! For me it represent strength, perseverance and duty. I can see these qualities in his eyes.

[@user-db7gm8rg5e]

Amazing video 😊

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you!

[@benjaminmeyer4885]

Really awesome. I am still waiting for mine to get shipped ^^

[@NickLongFilmmaking]

I wish I was in a position to afford this. So I got the fountain guard by itself. As beautiful as the base with the tree is, that's like an extra 400 just for that. Beautiful sculpts and paint jobs either way.

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah it's definitely pricey, but I think worth it, really completes the scene... but you're right the Fountain Guard alone is beautiful. I heard some people were perhaps getting this and then 3 classic series to complete the scene, but that's a lot of $$ and would require some dedicated space... still a cool idea though.

[@NickLongFilmmaking]

@@thecyberhobbit now there's an idea to consider.. hadn't thought of that, but yeah still a lot

[@aranell960]

Magnifique pièce ! Bravo !

[@jessethompson4555]

Wish I had bought this, looks great.

[@jaredtrevor2474]

still available

[@thecyberhobbit]

it's definitely one of Weta's best, if you can get it, it'll be worth the investment... this is the kind of piece that will go for much more on the aftermarket.

[@krzychuk.6364]

Amazing video, amazing piece ✨ Hopefully you’re gonna be getting the upcoming Theoden on Snowmane as well? 👀

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you! Yes I've been saving Weta Dollars for him, the preview images look epic!

[@Arnaud78lulz]

A great statue indeed

[@gandalf4751]

WETA LOTR HOBBIT 😍😍😍✅✅✅

[@kaicollectibles]

I think he looks determinated but also exhausted. I always thought that the reign of Denethor run down the Gondorian people and city. This piece looks amazing but to be honest the tree and the fountain are my highlight I would prefer if a King Elessar would stand alongside. But that opinion comes from lack of space and money which I would rather spent for main characters. But it is an amazing piece and thats what you can only expect frome weta. Congratulations on that piece and video. How do you make that camera effect when you put in the spear?

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thanks Kai! Yeah I agree the tree would go great with Elessar... luckily the base has no dedicated spot so it'll be easier to put Elessar there once released and you could move the Fountain Guard to the side. Yeah it's much bigger than I though, I planned to have a classic series sit next to it, but there's just not enough room. Not sure what camera effect you're referring but besides locking the focus on the Fountain Guard, a lot of the time when I show I clip, I like to always try to have a bit of movement to keep it interesting.. so what you see there is I basically added a slight scaling effect on the clip that starts at 120% and scales back to regular 100%.... this makes it look like it's slowly zooming out without actually having to move the camera slowly out.

[@kaicollectibles]

@@thecyberhobbit thats it a zoom out! Amazing simple as this looking so great! Yeah the its just a few cm shorter than the Sauron, that is big an wide! That tree is really well made 🙈 and has something special, the coloring is superb. We are having a long weekend and making a marathon and we are now by the two towers. Maybe I am hyped on monday 😁 but there is something with my display what bother me since I got my other stuff in bestas. I have to figure things out with lotr until I can continue🤔

[@kaicollectibles]

I have to say: this piece grows on me.🤔

[@g0ldl3ad3rNL]

I'm not really a collector but this statue wow.. I'd get this one if it didn't come with a €1000 price tag haha

[@ga6381]

Is this out now ? I thought it was later this year.

[@maxipolygon]

The statue is amazing ! I am considering buying the standard one because even without the tree the guard is really well done but first I am preodering the new 1:6 scale Witch King, and also Aragorn King after this one xD

[@VladimirJedi]

Witch King for me was no brainer😅

[@maxipolygon]

@@VladimirJedi totally he's too good !

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah the Guard alone is beautiful, I've heard of people getting the version with the Tree and then 3 stand alone guards... that's a bit of an investment for me and space dedication but a cool idea.

[@maxipolygon]

@@thecyberhobbit indeed if you would like to recreate the scene but it is true it is quite the investment

[@Marcos94h]

It looks great! but for the price I can't justify its purchase. Maybe if it gets around 150 like Galadriel... (Without the tree obviously)

[@thecyberhobbit]

I'm sure Weta will have some sales during Black Friday or something that will do that... it's definitely a wonderful piece.

[@bennruda11]

I have considered this piece or just the fountain guard alone (cheaper of course) but with the announcement of king theoden on his mount at pelinor fields, I'll save for that (and the troll mini) But if I can buy this piece after, I definitely would. I am surprised you never got? Or showcased? The frodo being stabbed at weathertop depicting statue... damn lovely

[@antoberio8434]

Where do you see such anoucement ? I’ve search a bit without success :(

[@thecyberhobbit]

Yeah I would love that weathertop Frodo piece but it's long sold out and I missed it... it does look lovely though! King Theoden will be a must for many collectors, it'll be Weta's first 1/6 Theoden and many people have waited for this for a while.

[@thecyberhobbit]

@@antoberio8434 it's on their facebook & twitter. Pre-orders will start on Weta's website on April 17th.

[@bennruda11]

@@antoberio8434 and on their email list, april 17 worldwide bu apr 18 nz

[@bennruda11]

@@thecyberhobbit if you ever trusted me enough I'd buy you one for sell here in nz and send to ya, your us dollar is stronger hahaha (I'm from US but moved nz, still have address in america so don't disqualify me)

[@drdiekast549]

liked and subbed! great video, do you know the dimensions? mine in my pile of loot, trying to get a space ready, measures on BBTS don't specify LWH

[@thecyberhobbit]

Thank you! Here are the dimensions on weta's website. 21.26" x 23.42" x 12.40'' (W x H x D) 54 cm x 59.5 cm x 31.5 cm

[@TheEnginn]

Nice statue, I just can’t understand the price of this one. It’s €1000 here in Belgium

[@thecyberhobbit]

yeah it's definitely pricey but I think worth it... this is the kind of piece that once sold out you'll only find for much more than 1000, it's already listings on ebay now for 1,400 and it will continue to go up.

[@martinburela4982]

Friendly reminder to water the white tree

[@thecyberhobbit]

😆🤣

[@predathor558]

I would like more tree + person statues. Like Galadriel and gigantic Mallorn tree (of course small part of it), Sam and Party tree, dwarves on a tree from Hobbit :D, Tolkien with a tree?, sad Erendis with Nimloth? I don´t know which others, but I really like this combinations, obviously.... :D

[@JimliLOTR]

The white tree is under sized though... that would knock 1 point for me.

[@thecyberhobbit]

You're definitely right but at 1/6 scale the tree would be like 3 feet tall and much harder to display, I think weta choose a good compromise though, thanks for the comment Jimli!

[@ChillyNuts4u]

yo can i.. just like... have a sleepover... i'll wear protection .. i mean.. uhhh gloves and i'll be gentle i swear... i just wanna see your collection in person :')

[@thecyberhobbit]

🤣