Weta or White Lego?

 The urchins always drag us along to the Weta Cave.  Anneke was excited to be able to hold this special sword.  Balin's sword from "The Hobbit".

 Even Quinn and Tighe got into the act, luckily there were no Orcs around.

We spent some time at the Weta cave, and learnt about how often Actors have to "die" when doing a death scene, and the advantage of cabbage when it comes to the sound of bones breaking.  Later in the day, the City Gallery captured their imagination, and hours were spent building architectural creations, as part of an art installation.

Anneke and her skyscraper

 Quinn and Tighe worked on separate components, and then joined them together, just before we left.

Trolls

Weta Workshop was as special as always.  Did the Weta Studio Tour, fantastic behind the scenes, especially if you are a Lord of the Rings, or a Halo fan.  Seeing Sam Neil in the Warthog is a special memory for me.  Tighe was fascinated by the miniatures, and the bigatures.  Can't wait for Thunderbirds.
We found the Trolls out front.

You should have hidden somewhere else Tighe!

What does the toe smell of?

So what is under there Oscar?

The whole world in his hand...

After all the hail, and the clean up afterwards, Tighe discovered this little critter in the courtyard.