Saturday, January 25, 2014

Dominion Post - Hobbit Merchandising

Posted by email to the Dominion Post 14 January 2014




For all the Fuss and Celebration over the Hobbit Movies and their economic windfall it’s odd that there is not much merchandising
about for the tourists wanting to bring home mementos of the Tolkien Movies that New Zealand has become Famous for. Even Halloween
Costumes have to be imported from the USA if Kiwi kids want to put a Kiwi edge on dressing up for fun. In-fact the Halloween Market in the USA is not served well
By Weta brand Merchandise as most of it is designed for larger adults and is highly expensive. It is also interesting that India makes all sorts of Replica Traditional Armour but not Tolkien inspired costumes. Of course we are lucky to have the Weta Shop but it’s mostly out of stock. Just want to point out a gap in the market and ask why shouldn’t NZ’s Movie Industry be showcased to visitors and Kiwi Halloween parties!




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