I grabbed the opportunity to capture some photos of the Bilbo Baggin’s costume from the Hobbit when they were on display. Was it worth the trip?
The Hobbit movie’s costume tour was a celebration of the film’s big premiere in New Zealand, and it featured some truly eye-catching costumes. One of the real stars of the show, for me at least, was Bilbo Baggins’ iconic outfit. It was incredibly well-made, and I just had to share pictures of it with you all.
Pictures of Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit
The wealth of detail in the costume of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit will delight cosplayers and movie livers alike. Check out the exquisite workmanship of Sting; the Mithril vest and Bilbo’s gorgeous and very lived-in coat.
- Look closely at the hand-tooled belt and decorated handle at the top of the blade. These are true items of craftsmanship.
Snapping a picture of Bilbo’s costume was an adventure in itself! Tucked away in the brightly lit ladies’ wear department (hobbits have impeccable taste, clearly!), it took some manoeuvring. But hey, the results were worth it! I managed to grab some awesome shots of the actual costume worn by Martin Freeman.
Extar bonus points for the real movie dirt clinging to the hem – proof of Bilbo’s epic journey!
Fabric and Embellishment of Bilbo Baggin’s Costume
- Bilbo’s outer coat is a blue velvet/velour lined in textured grey (linen?) with what appears to be a fringe of sheepskin around the collar.
- Note the very impressive (genuine) New Zealand dust, dirt and grime along the hem of the jacket! Full-length image at the bottom of this post.
- The cuff decorations mirror the fringing around the collar.
- The belt is worn leather and the surface decoration appears to be hand-tooled.
- The Mithril vest looks perfect. It sparkles and gleams.
- Check the chainmaille fabric and superb hand beaded embellishment!
- Under the Mithril is a simple collarless linen shirt in a pale oatmeal colour.
- The plain green waistcoat looks like linen and it fastens with the genuine Weta Workshp Brass Buttons with an acorn motif.
- The Hobbit trousers are a light tan corduroy, cropped even on (Martin Freeman. (Martin is not a tall actor.)
- Note the leather ‘brace’ or loop (below) that keeps Sting from swinging dangerously.
Wonderful pictures, Harvey, thank you for sharing ! Purrs
can’t wait to see all this in person!!! 2016!!!
We love these wonderful pictures, Harvey! What a neat thing that must have been to see the costumes up close!
It’s so cool to be able to see these costumes up close and purrsonal. 🙂
Wow, how pawsome! *studies pics intently* Such thought and detail. The costumes are eggsactly how I imagined Bilbo to be dressed. Purrfeck. This post had Nan travelling down memory lane, Harvey. When you mentioned Kirkauldies, you reminded Nan that she worked for the DIC department store during school holidays in 1978. It was located in Lambton Quay near Kirkauldies. She had a look online and see that Kirkauldies now owns the DIC building. She also Google earthed it – how things have changed!
That is amazingly cool!!!
Way cool! We love the Hobbit and LOTR movies and books! Very neat that you got to see Bilbo’s costume!
harvey…manee thanx ta yur mum for sharin thiz fotoz….way kewl that itz up close like thiz…de detailz total rockin !!! stuff like thiz ya canna see on de mewvie even if ya haz mega soooper high definationz !!! inn deed we could kleer lee see de belt !! heerz two a flagfish N false cat shark kinda week oh end XXX