Wētā Workshop

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Makers of cool stuff since 1987 👉 Costumes. Creatures. Collectibles. Games. Animatronics. Attractions. Visit our latest in AKL: Wētā Workshop Unleashed.

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In 1996, Daniel Falconer joined Wētā Workshop. Just a year later, he began working on one project to rule them all: Peter Jackson’s #TheLordoftheRings trilogy. #WētāWorkshopxEmpire

Happy #AlienDay to all who celebrate! To mark the occasion, go behind the scenes of the smaller, adolescent Xenomorph we helped bring to life for Banner of Heaven, worn by Kiwi stunt performer Jayde Rutene.

“Everywhere you’d turn there was armour being made, sets being built, props being made. So everywhere you walked was something inspirational.” 25 years on from #TheLordoftheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring, journey back to Middle-earth with Master Craftsperson Darin Gordine.

Celebrate Tomb Raider with Lara Croft Quest for Avalon, our newest 1:4 scale Limited Edition statue. Preview it now and mark your calendars; pre-orders open July 23 at 6:30pm PDT. Catch this piece in person at SDCC or live on YouTube. Preview now at:

We've found an artist worth losing your mind over. Rubén Belloso Adorna is a master of pastel, and we're stoked to introduce a collection of his celebrating The Lord of the Rings. Stay tuned as these incredible art prints will be available very soon.

Ben Price’s résumé includes but is not limited to playing a Ringwraith on Weathertop and stabbing Frodo. Twenty-five years on from #TheLordoftheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Wētā Workshop’s Project Director reflects on his journey through Middle-earth. #WētāWorkshopxEmpire

What once roamed the screen now stands watch on your shelf. Our miniature statues are a meeting of vision and craftsmanship, where the memories of Middle-earth become something you can hold. Don’t let the stories fade:

From our workshop to the Grid. Go behind the scenes as we build a specialty costume for Jared Leto’s Ares, an advanced security program in #TronAres. Directed by Joachim Rønning, with costume design by Christine Bieselin Clark and Alix Friedberg.

Elrond, Herald of Gil-galad is available now as a limited edition of 1,350 worldwide. Display alongside Sauron, Elendil, and Gil-galad, this release elevates the Last Alliance Battle for collectors who have followed the journey. Pre-order now at:

SDCC is on the horizon; we’re packing for one heck of a trip! At Booth #3613 we’ll be joined by fellow Kiwi collectible brand Agoro, alongside a few special guests. Check out this video and get the inside scoop from Lisa and Richard on what to expect. #SDCC #SDCC2026

Integrating the wholly imaginative world of #TronAres into a series of suits meant integrating one of its most defining visual signatures: light.

A particular kind of magic, made in miniature. 🌃 In 2017’s #BladeRunner2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve, the city of Los Angeles is a character in itself: a vast dystopia punctuated with impossibly tall buildings and the hazy glow of their lit windows.

It goes without saying that dioramas, in all their three-dimensional scenic glory (miniature worlds! artistic expression!), are awesome. We had plenty of fun making this one: a quirky model for the headquarters of Colossal Biosciences®, commissioned by co-founder and CEO Ben Lamm.

A new suit can be a game changer. Discover the second specialty costume we fabricated for Jared Leto’s Ares in #TronAres. Directed by Joachim Rønning, with costume design by Christine Bieselin Clark and Alix Friedberg. Tron: Ares is streaming now on Disney+.

This is how the hunt began. Go behind the scenes as we make creature suits and costumes for Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi’s Dek and Mike Homik’s Kwei for #PredatorBadlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.

In Director James Cameron’s #AvatarFireandAsh, the Tlalim see everything from a completely different perspective. Avatar: Fire and Ash is in theatres now.

On the most dangerous planet in the universe, it pays to have a plasma sword. Discover how we made Dek’s definitive weapon in #PredatorBadlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.