Description
This is a pre-order sale. The current estimate from Weta is April 2027. However, as many of you are aware, not a single pre-order estimate in the past five years has been on time. As such, please follow the Castle Kon Facebook page for updates on this and other pre-orders. Also, if any other seller claims to have this before Castle Kon (other than Weta directly), it is most likely out-of-date information. Castle Kon will receive its pre-ordered amount 3 – 5 days after our distributor gets them in stock from Weta and we ship within a week of receiving the items.
“BACKORDER” = Pre-order in this case.
We are setting a $100+ FREE SHIPPING for US customers and discounted shipping for international folks with non refundable deposit with the remainder due March 31, 2027. If the item is shipped earlier, Castle Kon will email to pay earlier. If the ship date pushes out, we shall move the remainder pay date accordingly (or try to since the system does not always work sorry!)
*Non-refundable note: Castle Kon does not get refunded the PayPal / credit card fees when providing refunds. As such, we are moving to a credit transfer process. For example, if you purchase this item for deposit of $100, and desire a refund, we will cancel the pre-order and provide a $100 credit toward any other order with Castle Kon OR will provide a 95% refund ($95.00).
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Beneath the ashen sky of Osgiliath, Faramir rode forth with the sons of Gondor™, their banners pale against the gathering shadow of Mordor™. Though doom waited upon the broken causeway and no hope shone before them, they spurred onward with the valour of Men who hold faith with duty when all else has failed. Their courage was undeniable, yet valour alone is no guarantee of victory.
This dynamic statue portrays the Captain of Gondor mounted on his horse at full stride, clad in his distinctive armour and leading the damned assault upon Osgiliath. Sword thrust forward and mouth open in command, the sculpt captures the precise moment Faramir commits himself and his men to the charge. Though the action may be futile, he neither falters nor turns aside.
For sculptor Gary Hunt, Faramir was a character worth championing. Often cast as something of an underdog, he presented one of the trilogy’s finest character arcs: a man who proved himself far greater than his father ever recognised, and who let the Ring pass by so its bearer could journey on. Rendering the charge meant balancing the outward gallantry of the charge with Faramir’s hopeless devotion to a father he’ll never impress.
The horse was also significant, as Gary had spent more than 20 years waiting for the opportunity to sculpt one at 1:6 scale. To faithfully capture the power and grace of a galloping horse, he studied equine musculature and movement in depth. Veterinary references, anatomical demonstrations, and footage of horses in motion informed every aspect of the sculpt.
That attention to anatomy is evident throughout the piece. Muscles bunch and stretch beneath the horse’s skin, conveying both speed and weight, while flowing strands of mane and tail lend the sculpture a fluid grace. The relationship between horse and rider is just as carefully resolved: Faramir leans forward in the saddle, lifted by the motion beneath him, while his chainmail and tassets react naturally to the momentum of the charge.
Recreating Faramir’s likeness presented its own challenge. The statue captures both the actor’s features and the intensity of a battlefield command, preserving the moment his charge begins. Original armour scans provided a foundation, but every piece still required extensive refinement and adjustment to function convincingly in such a dynamic pose.
Rich in detail and charged with motion, this limited-edition 1:6 scale statue honours the courage and duty of Faramir facing the harsh realities of a war-torn Middle-earth: doomed yet unbroken.
• 1:6 scale;
• Limited Edition of 860;
• Depicts Faramir as he leads a doomed charge on the orc-occupied Osgiliath;
• Detailed anatomy shows rider and horse in complete unity;
• Made with unique reference to original armour and props;
• Captures a melancholic yet emotionally charged moment from the The Lord of the Rings;
• Digitally sculpted by Gary Hunt, with grassy base physically sculpted by Shaun Bolton.
Please note: Images are of a pre-production prototype. Each piece is hand painted and some variations may occur. Some assembly required.
