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? Take a look! Even though this was almost a decade ago, the costumes are amazing.
Cosplayers will love to see the detail.
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 costume and I loved Bilbo in the Hobbits. 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.
- Extra 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.
