Only a month remains untilThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimenters theaters, and three of the film’s main characters have received the Funko Pop figure treatment. Images of Helm Hammerhand, Hera, and Wulf’s Pop Vinyl figures were released, showcasing their royal glory before engaging in battle. These three characters will join the many other iconic faces in this fantasy franchise in this slowly-growing Funko Pop collection.
These brand-new figures managed to capture the likeness of these animeLord of the Ringscharacters and turn them into a minimalistic, yet detailed figure form. As of writing, an official product page has yet to be released, but it’s safe to say that each figure would cost around $12. It has yet to be revealed ifThe War of the Rohirrimwill receive more than just a solo figure set, like a deluxe figure or a Bitty Pop!, or if minor characters will be added to the collection.
While this upcomingLord of the Ringsanimated feature has yet to come out, merchandise for this new Middle-Earth tale has slowly been announced in the past few weeks. The most recent announcement was fromMcFarlane Toys, which not only includes character figures, but also a castle playset.
What is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ About?
The War of the Rohirrimis an upcoming anime fantasy feature inThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise that takes place nearly 200 years before the original trilogy, expanding Helms Deep’s history and telling the story of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan.The project was first announced in 2021and was developed by Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema. It was originally scheduled to come out in April but faced delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA Strikes.
Kenji Kamiyama, a Japanese filmmaker known for his work in manyGhost of the Shellprojects, has directed the feature and will starBrian Cox,Gaia Wise, andLuke Pasqualino. The film will also feature the talents ofMiranda Otto, Shaun Dooley, Alex Jordan, Michael Wildman,andChristopher Lee, albeit, through repurposed audio fromThe Hobbit.Meanwhile, indie singer-songwriterParis Palomawill be releasing the movie’s original song, titled “The Rider” and will be available to stream on all music platforms on November 14.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimenters theaters on June 25, 2025.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The untold story behind Helm’s Deep, hundreds of years before the fateful war, telling the life and bloodsoaked times of its founder, Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan.
