“A former Lord of the Rings exclusive comes to retail with DST’s “Invisible Frodo”

One of the big scenes from the original Lord of the Rings film, the happenings at the Prancing Pony play a part in a new offering from DST.

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Way back in 2001, Peter Jackson’s original The Lord of the Rings film (The Fellowship of the Ring) brought Tolkien and fantasy fans the first in what would arguably be one of the greatest trilogies of all time. That film set the tone for what was to come in The Two Towers and The Return of the King, but Fellowship was a fantastic movie in its own right, that offered highlight after highlight. And one of those, took place in The Prancing Pony.

A tavern where the Hobbits head to meet Gandalf, the Pony saw some partying amongst the group, which got the attention of Strider. But that wasn’t all, as Frodo himself first donned the One Ring there as well, albeit by ‘accident’. The ensuing scene was etheric and loaded with spectral beauty and terror combined, including an appearance by The Enemy.

Toy-maker Diamond Select actually paid homage to the events, with an “Invisible Frodo” SDCC exclusive figure a few years back. A part of the Lord of the Rings Select lineup, said figure was obviously not actually invisible, but was cast in translucent plastic, giving it an appropriate look. Again though, it was an exclusive to the iconic convention, and if you missed it, you missed it.

That’s to say, until this week, when The Lord of the Rings Invisible Frodo Deluxe Action Figure finally heads to retail.

The Lord of the Rings Invisible Frodo Deluxe Action Figure brings back a previously sold-out convention exclusive in all-new packaging, to commemorate the moment Frodo first puts on the Ring of Power. Cast entirely in clear plastic, this “invisible” action figure stands approximately 5 inches tall and features 16 points of articulation, as well as an invisible sword accessory. It was designed by Yuri Timg, and sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios.

What’s more, the figure comes packaged in a full-color window box, with a magnetic fifth-panel door, designed to resemble the sign of the Prancing Pony inn, where Frodo put on the ring for the first time. Featuring front and back paintings by packaging designer David Forrest of Kinetic Underground, Inc., the inside flap tells the tale of Frodo up until that moment, so you can relive the film!

DST press release

If you’d like to add Invisible Frodo to your own The Lord of the Rings collection, you can do so as of today, as the figure should be out and in stores now. Fans can check out ComicShopLocator to find a brick and mortar location that might be carrying it, or buy direct from DST via the company’s online shop.