Unboxing an AUTHENTIC Gandalf Cloak | Lord of the Rings Collectibles Review

[@SmugglerSteel]

I've been building and sewing costumes for well over 20 years. Some time ago amidst the Jackson trilogies a fellow craftier of costumes had come into possession of a small sample of the Stansborough fabric. She gave it to me knowing how much I loved LotR and costuming. That little slip of fabric is still with me, I treasure it greatly, not only for it's superior quality but more so for the symbol of friendship, and for the time off great joy during the Jackson trilogy my life had. What I am trying to say is I understand the joy that cloak will bring you, and I might be just a touch jealous. LOL :)

[@genghisgalahad8465]

This fabric, keep it secret, keep it safe!! I gather it's...precious to you?

[@SmugglerSteel]

@@genghisgalahad8465 It's mine... my own... [Hisses] My precious... ;)

[@LetsTalkHerps]

Lovely story!!!

[@NickCorbinOfficial]

I think this is slowly building up to a full Gandalf cosplay, and I'm here for it.

[@terranceedwards4750]

You were totally in your element in the entire costume at the end there. Stay in Middle Earth Matt. Keep at it.

[@Katharina_Lieblich]

I absolutely love your super happy grin when you were wearing the cloak. A happy nerd-heart personified. 😊 Also, your Gandalf impression at the end totally made my day. I LOVED it.

[@orrointhewise87]

5'9 IS SHORT?!?!?!?!?! Good grief I'm firmly in Hobbit territory then 😅🤣 Gotta get that Gandalf staff next, the one in the Hobbit!!! 😃

[@arleenm7367]

I'd love to see one of Arwen's cloaks, all velvety and blue. But I suppose they would cost thousands of dollars.

[@ALEXANDER1318]

So does this one, though.

[@eckhardtdom]

This guy is slowly turing into Gandalf.

[@mickeymouse7529]

Super cool! I love Gandalf the Grey!

[@stitch3163]

You now have no excuse for not making your own “Gandalf dancing at a rave” video, Matt.

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

Love seeing your inner child come out with these unboxings. Ready to see the next addition you'll be bringing into the nerd cave 👊

[@j-dmachado4349]

Oh my gosh there you go living out my nerdy dreams again - had my eyes on these Stansborough items for a while! One day!! ❤

[@Jostyy]

Even if we won't see it, you should wear it whenever you do your Gandalf voice/ elderly character voices to get into character

[@DominickRuocco]

The Gandalf Cloak is so beautiful. 😍

[@lane.a.p.]

I love your channel so much! Thank you for all the work you put into each one.

[@PollyAlice2000]

Congratulations on this wonderful piece of wizard wardrobe!

[@MetalSeasSiren]

The video I never knew I needed. May you do great things wearing this special cloak. "Hope is kindled."

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Congratulations and thank you for this lovely introduction to this gorgeous work that's practical beyond cosplay and likely turns less heads as to oddity. All you need is your staff. I TOLD YOU to TAKE THE WIZARD'S STAFF! All you need now is an inner white robe...

[@VoiceoftheRings]

This this is amazing Matt! I remember you mentioned this during our lotro stream! It's so cool! I want one now! 😀👍😎

[@NerdoftheRings]

Check out the Sansborough site and use the NOTR coupon code to save 10%! stansborough.co.nz/ 10% Off Coupon Code: NERD22 *Site prices are in New Zealand Dollars*

[@themiddleearthcollector2785]

That was super cool. Omg crying laughing so hard from the end. Drive your family insane talking like that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Cheers man on a great and comedic video.

[@CommanderBond007]

Very cool cloak! Congrats on the great video. To quote Marcus Brody “A couple of years ago, I’d gone for it myself. I’m really rather envious!” but my wallet won’t allow it. I’m still paying for a Museum Replicas Anakin Skywalker ROTS full costume I got my hands on a couple of years ago (which I love). Being able to wear costumes of such high quality like the ones used during film is such a great feeling. I look forward to the Watch Party (are we seeing the theatrical version or extended edition?)… who knows, if I win the Gandalf hat I may end up following you down this path! 👍🏻

[@steamfox]

I don't know how much these kind of clothing items would usually cost without the "official" status, but holy moly are these costly, even when converted from NZD to USD.

[@kevinmoore4845]

You are an unashamed nerd. I love that! Great unboxing vid.

[@samblack727]

Where were you when I was in highschool and had just discovered middle earth?! You would've been my bestie!! Lol

[@calebveerman9574]

Hey Matt, hope your doing well. I was wondering if you could make a video on the religion of middle earth/Arda. I think it would make a great video, plus, for school ive been assigned a presentation of a religion/worldview of my choice, and i have always loved Tolkin's world ever since ive read the book, and most recently when I read the Silmarillion. Good day sir.

[@marccalifpv2546]

Great Gandalf Impression at the end

[@googleaccount8865]

I've always been enthralled by the fellowship cloaks yet never delved into who actually made them. There's something to be said about old world crafted items. I ordered a cloak using the generous code and corresponding with Kiri, who is exceptionally kind and helpful, during my ordering process. Thank you so much NOTR and Stansborough!

[@goonfood]

i love these unboxings matt !! your reaction and bloopers are solid gold ! 😂😁

[@federicaesu8580]

❤aweso purchase!

[@fortunateson101]

You are completely nerding out...and I'm loving it! I have no doubt you found a mirror and larped at being the Big G all afternoon!!!

[@panhalt5604]

After seeing the price of the cloak...I think I can afford a sword from United Cutlery now.

[@dunmatta2670]

I named my Honda Civic Gandalf the Blue and put a Gandalf decal on the back of it. You have no idea how jealous I am at all this Gandalf authentic items you own.

[@TissueBaron]

Should check out theory11s LOTR playing cards

[@archangel807]

Beautiful, warm, quality wool robe!

[@colinleat8309]

Looks great. Would have been nice to see the full length of it though. I love the collection so far. A few more pieces and you'll have your own museum 😁❤️🖖

[@MKF30]

So cool! Nice cloak! Even the goats are unique in middle earth!😁

[@TheAnxiousHobbit]

The craftsmanship is fantastic and looks very warm and comfy! Also where can 1 acquire that t-shirt you're wearing?

[@ericjames6791]

Love your content good sir...where might someone purchase the shirt you're wearing.

[@TheAnxiousHobbit]

Same I've been digging all over the internet trying to find it

[@cheezzwhizz]

Love this channel... Movie night must be amazing in this house

[@n2darkness]

I have their Gandalf hat I bought from Weta's site and have to say I was a bit disappointed. Gandalf's hat in the movies is more of a blue wool and this one is grey to match the rest of his cloaks. It may be the same shape, but it has absolutely no support to look anything like what you see on screen. I had to add poly fil to the tip, metal wire to the brim and binder clips to the inside to get it to stay in the iconic pose. I do have the silver scarf of Gandalf as well and can't recommend it enough!

[@BasedDad]

Hey, look! A young Gandalf.

[@thebrowneyesofmandalore]

I’m so happy you made a Star Wars channel!!! 😃😁

[@thebrowneyesofmandalore]

“Your a wizard Matt” - Hagrid

[@TolkienAnswers]

You need to give a full nerd cave tour sometime soon.

[@jaanaffi]

Thank you, Matt! The cloak is very cool 🤩!

[@spartanFox_LadyFoxGames]

I think the hood is so big to fit the hat under it.

[@VoiceoftheRings]

Your a Wizard Harry! *cough * I mean matt

[@humppapappa]

where can i get that Gandalfs pointing shirt?

[@thedoctor755]

That's THE BEST. Their stuff is pricey, but worth it.

[@SK22000]

I would buy that to just wear it around the house with how cold it has been lately

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

Wool? Ok yeah good stuff, New Zealand is the biggest wool exporter in the world after all and wizards aren't wearing polyester lol very nice

[@ronforeman8394]

Lucky!! Happy for you Matt!

[@bakoyma]

What do the runes on the cap say and what language is this? I've been trying to find it...

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Sorry I'm late...BUT A WIZARD IS NEVER LATE! HE ARRIVES PRECISELY WHEN HE MEANS TO!!!🤣🤣😁❤🧙‍♂️🍻

[@phoule76]

just in time for Thanksgiving!

[@tenebrisrex333]

Who supplied the Nazgul robes?

[@gabriellorgan0]

Make a vídeo to show your Collection in this room, it is amazing

[@Pumpkinking64]

Nerd of the Rings trying to bankrupt me, man.

[@mariofibonachi7971]

Sadly this is not a cloak that Gandalf had. In the movies Gandalf was wearing "Ruana" styl cloak which is different than this.

[@sebastianthorne4517]

Craftmanship!

[@toinfinityandviolet4479]

I need to know where you got that t-shirt, though 😅

[@geraldbunner1913]

$2,100 ! holy cow that's way over priced

[@Iamtherealvicky]

That is so cool! 😍 What is the name of the track you used for the music here?

[@CYON4D]

Looks great.

[@ondosan]

Dude keep it up you're the best!

[@LetsTalkHerps]

Well.... I didn’t realize I needed this 😂

[@sandraStory]

Great buy! 🎉

[@cathrynbyrnes8737]

Looks great. Is it wool and is it lined? Ok I saw the wool, very nice.

[@wandsandwanderlust]

This is an amazing video, great breakdown and background. I’m blown away by this cloak and everything that goes into it. 😍 I would love to own the authentic Gandalf’s cloak and hat. The price tag is a little 🫣 and knowing the process, I totally get why it is! The price is definitely justified, especially since it’s sustainable. I hope someday I can make it happen! I would cherish these items forever, as I’m sure you will too. 🥹🧙‍♂️

[@joeyballaman]

Do you have a video on noble collections ring of the nine?

[@jaimelannister3515]

Id love to see ya in a bilbo baggins outfit

[@SuperPeleke]

One day I'm waiting for him to unbox, Ian McKellan

[@Skjebneflukt]

I want one so bad!

[@jasonlittle690]

How do I get your t-shirt? Also, cloak is cool...

[@DragonThruster]

where'd you get the shirt?

[@garytwinem5275]

This week: Nerd the Grey. Next week: Nerd the White 🙂

[@wevz.22]

Officially a cool wizard now

[@UGLi]

Me watching random nerd unboxing a piece of cloth : 8w

[@Peterkrack]

Tolkien has said it best or Sam does but he meant something else

[@najahn7753]

great buy !!👍🏻👍🏻

[@cbluebeard]

$900 USD! holy crap. that better have golden thread!

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Well Gandalf was like 7’ft tall that why the cloak fits him more, but it’s all cool item.

[@traviswebb5094]

They should make Jedi ones too

[@Daxas44]

The drawstrings make it look cheap... other than that it looks good

[@NerdoftheRings]

They're not drawstrings, but a strings for tying the hood. I was wearing it a bit odd in most of the vid, the entire thing is supposed to be off the back, I believe.

[@ChiaraSiasat]

Now all you have to do is grow out your hair and grow a beard 😂😂😂 great unboxing video.

[@Dreoilin]

5ft 9 is average height bro. You're not short. 👍

[@johnboucher8226]

Haha! Havent laughed so much for ages! Awesome

[@mohammedmajali6569]

Why can’t they tell us which pieces they made in RoP?

[@ianchappell2203]

Very cool. What’s the material?

[@MannyBrum]

It's wool from a type of gray sheep called Gotland sheep that originated in Scandinavia.

[@Tnbears]

This is awesome

[@TheStrategyWargamer]

Very cool

[@gabrielafuchedzhieva5399]

Wow, so exciting

[@305areacode4]

$2000 !!! Damn, that’s expensive.

[@stansboroughshared4081]

Remember NZ Dollars though! and handmade with love by true New Zealand Middle Earth Hobbits! Worth every penny.

[@305areacode4]

@@stansboroughshared4081 $1291 -_- I don’t doubt the craftsmanship, but that is still a lot of money for a cloak.

[@EmelieWaldken]

6:45 These sheep look a heck lot like Gotland sheep, which are indeed a very old Scandinavian race, HOWEVER : - It's assumed to be from the Gutefår (another old race of sheep) that the Northmen made their sails, not the Gotland - Gotland sheep exist in many, many different places, they are very much NOT only found at Stansborough farm in NZ It might be another, much rarer sheep race that I've never heard of, but then it's in any case NOT the ones the "Vikings" made their sails out of.

[@gandalf_thegrey]

You can buy the same cloth all you want, you will never have the my drip

[@lazybuccaneer7683]

A hobbit wearing gandalf's robe.

[@hendrylyly3662]

Matt the great!

[@samcrosby9255]

Does anyone else struggle to get into their website?

[@damagecase3370]

and it only costs 2100 euros!!! anybody can purchase it 😂😍

[@AnomolousPhiliadelphia]

It better be for $600

[@dovidavrahamlaskey7477]

I love watching your videos but as soon as you mention rings of power you lose me

[@hannibalb8276]

kinda pathetic, imagine getting this upset over a TV show