It has taken almost a decade after the release of Peter Jackson’s The Return of the King for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to finally hit the big screen. Fans of the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy will find the long and arduous wait for its prequel worth it. Like the trilogy, filming is once again being done in New Zealand at the direction of legendary Kiwi director Peter Jackson. Fan favorite casts such as Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Andy Serkis (Gollum) will also be returning to reprise their roles. Shop New Zealand is proud to be stocking a large selection of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey collectibles and memorabilia to commemorate this significant moment in cinematic history.