I must be getting old. Now there are people in the world who don't even know a world without LotR movies. When I was your age, we bloody well had to read a book to enjoy Tolkien, sonny!!! Happy birthday, btw!
Ya, know, with everything going on in the world, I hardly tear up anymore... but seeing this diorama being built and coming together... just brought back some great childhood memories. I loved this saga as a kid, and I still love it today. Boylei... keep it up bro. You're a freaking legend 👊
There is something uniquely beautiful about returning to beloved childhood toys and refurbishing them with the skills of an adult who has mastered his craft.
I will never forget the feeling of watching that scene in theaters for the first time. I was 12 years old at the time and I've never had that same feeling watching a film in theaters since, 20 years later. Thank you, for bringing back the memories!
PJ's LOTR movies are brilliant and beautiful, have stood the test of time, and I think they always will as masterworks. This was one of my favorite sequences in "Return of the King" as well and yes, that bald howdah rider was one of the highlights--that actor was well into it! Great work commemorating this classic scene, Boylei!
Man, I got chills when you described the scene. I had the exact same experience! Incredible work as always. I can see you put blood, sweat and tears into it, literally.
❤ You remind me of my country's heroic history. In my country's history, there were two female generals who rode elephants against invaders. That is national historical pride. I love this work of yours. it was great
The ride of the rohirrim is easily the single greatest moment in cinematic history IMO. Still get goosebumps whenever I watch. Loved this build, the GW game is one of my favorites.
I was 18 when I went to see it in theater with my brother and his pregnant girlfriend. She almost gave birth in the theater when Mordor's army marches onto Minas Tirith. She said Derek my nephew was kicking real hard at the troll drum!! This diorama is so epic, you are epic!!! Thank you for sharing this Oliphaunt obsession!!
absolutely stunning! The charge of the Rohirrim and their sacrifice for a tomorrow that they will never see is one of the most moving scenes put to film. The score as a crescendo of Théoden's arc (and the men of the west) overcoming fear moves me to tears just thinking about it. you did so much justice to that scene Boylei
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The Napoleon Dynamite quote does not go unrecognized or unappreciated. Another cinematic masterpiece!
LOTR is probably the last epic trilogy we'll ever see. I am so grateful that I was able to experience it, along with other all-time classics like the original Star Wars, Back to the Future and Indiana Jones trilogies in a movie theater.
Wow! Epic build, Boylei, I'm sure the kid-version of you wept many tears over the quality of this diorama. I love how casually you matched that Green Stuff to the texture of the oliphaunt's skin. Great work 😃
RIDE! RIDE FOR RUIN, AND THE WORLD'S ENDING!! The battle of pelennor fields remains the single greatest cavalry charge ever put to cinema. The whole battle is amazing, but the initial charge of the Rohirrim is the turning point for the forces of good.
I was 25 years old, I remember seeing ROTK opening night. My wife and I went and watched it. We watch it almost every year or every other... This is one of my favorite scenes. Awesome job, great piece. I love that you brought back this back to life, something you created 20 years ago at the age of 10!
As I journey along watching these videos, I can see that no matter how many views or subscribers are there, Boylei always stays true to himself and his format. Beautiful, creative, eye catching pieces joined by corny jokes and silly captions. I love it. It always makes my Sunday mornings! I’ve learned so much in my crafting by watching these videos! Can’t wait to see what comes next!
I still remember going in at nightfall to see marathons for this trilogy... only to emerge with the morning sun greeting me in the parking lot. Still remains one of my fondest memories. ... still hard to believe it's been 20 years, too. Thank you for creating such an impressive diorama!
Beautiful job resurrecting old models and giving them your expert touch. As always, your imagination and skill amaze me with the end result. LOTR movie trilogy are classic and this recreation of this scene from the Return of the King is great! Thanks for sharing!
You know, I've never seen nor read Lord of the Rings. I watched the Hobbit trilogy when I was younger and I loved it, but for some reason I never had any access to Lord of the Rings, so I could never watch it. For a few years now I've been wanting to finally watch the movies. And I think this diorama gave me the inspiration to actually sit down and do it. Super great build as always.
My God. 11:00 is an absolutely awe-inspiring homage to the most amazing fantasy battle sequence of all time. Simply beautiful work. I've always loved that old Mumak "mini", but never picked one up.
When I was 11 I would have watched your videos, relentlessly on sundays before painting my figurines. Plot twist, 24 years later I still envy and do watch you videos ^^ I can't count how many hours (and parents money....) spent painting all those figs... Such a great time I had though
I will never forget hearing the news. Seeing the first trailer of LotR. I met some actors etc at conventions. Some good friends. Hah, I'm getting old and nostalgic. Beeing 40, having watched it so many times. They are still some of the best movies. ❤
This really captures the desperation and terror of that scene, the armies of men riding against an unstoppable tide with the faintest hope that their efforts may make a difference in saving the world. The mumaks always make me sad- these gorgeous massive creatures in a cold scary place, used as glorified AT-ATs. And they still only count as one.
Well my memories are different yet the same. I was in my forties. I belonged to a club sort of deal but was never big into the play. Painting was what I enjoyed the most. Even in my 40's the movies were bigger than life an stirred a lot of emotions. . . Your diorama would have amazed my 40 years old self!
Can't believe I somehow missed this one when you released it. I was 13 when the Fellowship released and already a huge LotR fan thanks to the books and 1970s animated Hobbit, and this scene still gets me every time. This diorama even hit me in the feels at the final reveal~
I think what will make this even better are some arrows, some in the ground, on mumakils, some dead bodies with arrows! But amazing work, would love to see a part 2 with more touches!
The battle of pelenor fields is a sight to behold in the theaters. I think for our generation it has the same effect as seeing the ATAT walkers for the first time. The scale of the battle and creatures, the film and music and just the idea of battling beasts with a spear. Its truly one of the best moments in the film trilogy
Oh, excellent observation! I was around 25 when I watch the battle on Hoth the first time and 50 when I watched THIS battle the first time! The awe and excitement were very similar!
It is so exciting getting to watch you week to week. Your skills keep getting better and better. This one in particular is one of your best! Still in awe of your mod to that olyphant. Looks like it belonged that way.
20 years? Bloody hell. God I feel old. By the time Jackson released his first film, I had read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings every year for 25 years since first being introduced to Middle Earth at 12 yrs old. I was always a huge reader, having read hundreds if not thousands of books and have often re-read books that I liked but Tolkien was like an annual pilgrimage. A couple of days each xmas. I always liked complicated and intricate stories but was always amazed by how simple Tolkien's work was but it painted such an incredible story. Dickens, Tolkien and Asimov, my top three, what amazing authors.
@@fredericapanon207 I found Terry Pratchett enjoyable but a little bit of a stealer of ideas. I think I only read one of his novels that someone loaned me but it was so much like Faust that I lost interest in Pratchett as being unoriginal. I do know of "Going postal" because I watched the TV series. It was British and I like Richard Coil. My preferred Terry was Terry Brooks.
@@ValiantGarton Ah, you must be thinking of Eric, which is definitely a take-off from Faust and not as original as his other stories. I do love Making Money, Raising Steam, Guards, Guards. The Colour of Magic was his first Diskworld story so he had yet to hit his stride.
@@fredericapanon207 Ah it may have been worth reading some of the others then. I had a problem though in the old days of actually buying book instead of loaning them. So I ended up with a massive library. For instance the complete works of Dickens, Conan Doyle, King, Lustbader, Brooks, Michener, Ludlum, Asimov, Heinlein, Lumley, Horwood, Herbert, Dumas, Austen to name a few of the more well known. Then I decided I had to reduce my fictional library when moving house so donated an literal ute load of books. That's a utility tray 2.4m x 1.8m stacked spine up with some multi layers. Then later I decided that I actually had a problem with reading like a drug addiction and decided to no longer read works of fiction. So I got rid of a further nine fruit boxes full of books. I kept my reference library, probably 10m of shelf space and some fiction works I was loath to part with. I kept my Tolkien, Asimov, Heinlein, Herbert, Brooks, Horwood and Lumley. I replaced my Dickens with his complete works on CD. With a few other random authors. So I probably have 10m of shelf space in novels. I have to retire one day and I may feel like doing a bit of reading again. Maybe I'll even give Pratchett another go.
@@ValiantGarton I have a similar problem. Unfortunately my local libraries regularly purge their shelves of older materials. So I cannot be sure to be able to re-read a favourite down the line. Try finding a book by Dianne Wynne-Jones... Most are only available for e-readers now.
Even though I've seen the movie countless times, The total hopelessness of Gondor's situation, the Witch King about to strike down Gandalf (Even if it's not accurate to the book), silence, then the horns... omg. Théoden's speech and the Ride of the Rohirrim brings a tear to my eye every time. Literal Perfection.
Boylei all I have to say is that you are an extremely talented artist and that your videos have always brought a smile to my face which is something that doesn’t happen often in the his day and age thank you and keep it up man!
I watched Return of The King last night without knowing about the anniversary!! What are the odds!? Actually better than you would think because my brothers are home for Christmas and they love LOTR lol. Great vid and Merry Christmas!!
Most excellent! Recycling/repurposing old minis/toys into a *FREAKING AWESOME* diorama! (I couldn't believe it's been 20 years....) Yes, still one of the most impressive battles on film.... My favorite part of the series is still: my (about) 1 year old puppy laying in my lap *growling* at the Dark Riders when they first appear in Part 1 tracking Frodo (et al).....this was after the release of the DVD.... Keep up the magnificent work sir!
I was in high school when the first movie came out and then went to see the rest with the same friend and it was so fun. I still love these movies and now my 14 year old kid loves them too. This is so great!! Also, your sister's art is great!
Great build for a great movie! I got goosebumps when you described the scene. I felt the same way! Also, the ambiguous battlefield liquids were a nice touch. Great job!
LOTR movies are great, and I'm glad you have your 10year old movie in the theater memory. Mine is when Darth Vader stepped onto Leia's ship and looked at the dead rebels. That was in 1977. I was 10. Have a good day
Thank you for this wonderful scenery! I just recently watched one of your first videos and have to say: You have improved so much! Not only the model building, but also the way you create and narrate your videos. It's a pleasure to watch and I'm always happy when there's another one. THANK YOU
Damn, I was a little sad when this video ended XD Same age amigo and what a ride it was growing up with all this awesomeness! Think I've got my old Mumakil somewhere in the garage. Don't paint these days but I'm certainly feeling inspired haha Amazing work dude!
I loved that whole battle in that movie. You've captured it excellently in this diorama. I think your younger self would be quite ecstatic with what you've done. Bravo.
Every year during the holidays we watch the the LOTR trilogy and if possible the other Middle Earth sagas as well (so many movies, so little time 😮). Great job on the Oli's! If you ever have the opportunity for travel I recommend going to New Zealand. Try and spend some time on both the north and south islands as they filmed in both areas. Beautiful locations for filming! We focused on the south island. I am surprised they haven't renamed NZ and started calling it Middle Earth!😮
Missus and I both did just that a few years back, but focused on the North Island. We are massive fans of these movies. If you go to Mata Mata ( Hobbiton ) and it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you're not fan of these flicks !.
This brings back memories. As one who worked on these movies, I think without a doubt, you would have slotted straight into the Weta Workshop models team.
I caught a screening of return of the king a few months ago. Too young to see it on release, I'm glad I got the chance. I cried, mostly thanks to the score, a few times, and had to actively restrain myself from screaming "DEATH". I highly recommend finding a screening when you can, it's a film made for the theatre and it is a film which knows how to make you feel what it intends you to - and the big screen only enhanced that.
I only got to watch Return of the King in Theaters, can't believe it's been this long! I need to rewatch the trilogy! This was an awesome diorama, really captured a slice of the battle
What a coincidence, I just finished reading the chapter in Two Towers mere moments ago where Frodo and Sam meet Faramir before picking up the phone to watch your newest upload. Little did I know it was LotR related. It's also where they encounter the Oliphaunts for the first time. So interesting to see the differences between movie and books.
Really amazing work. I really enjoy your videos in general, but in this so much nostalgia kicked in. I played the game with my brother and actually, my Mumakil figure is standing just 2 meters away from me right now. Even though it is not even close too looking as dangerous as yours do now. Keep up the good work, it is really amazing and inspiring!
Looks impressive as always, Boylei! Your 'restoration job' shows how your skills have progressed over time. That said, I wonder if it might have been better for you to work with new figures for this project, while keeping your ten-year-old build in its original condition. Displaying both side-by-side would be a stunning contrast. More to the point, I wish I still had some of the models I had built when I was ten, to show alongside the same kit built at age 64. (The oldest models in my collection date from High School: A 1/72 scale Revell Fokker D.VII, and a 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-4 Skyhawk. Though not in the best of conditions, I plan to build the same kits to display with them, one day . . . .) Please keep this in mind the next time you are tempted to 'restore' an old build in your collection.
I like the movies but have absolutely no memory of anything not directly related to the hobbits and the ring. Even though I don't know anything about this battle your work is still incredible!
Hadn't seen the lord of the rings in years and watched it a couple weeks ago I can't really out into words how much joy those movies brought me. Now, I'm not one to cry often, but when the rohirrim arrive to save Minas Tirith from the orcs, I genuinely shed a tear. They somehow made an already badass scene even more emotionally impactful. TL:DR : I BLOODY LOVE LOTR's!!!
That is very cool! It came out great! I think the only thing I would have done differently is add a bunch more little guys fighting and maybe even a very unfortunately unlucky guy spiked all the way through on one of the elephant tusks filled with spikes!?! I guess that would all depend on how violent you wanted to make it!?! But it’s still very cool and you are the reason why I’m finally expanding on my diorama creativity!
Boylei, you might find this tidbit of information interesting: the direction of the armies in the wide panning shots for this scene, were done with an AI told to direct the different armies in battle against each other. the AI did such a good job that some of its simulations had groups on both sides flee in terror.
Fun fact: I was born on the same day this movie was released. So I am celebrating 20 years along with the movie!
Happy birthday
Happy birthday 🎂
happy birthday kid!
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I must be getting old. Now there are people in the world who don't even know a world without LotR movies. When I was your age, we bloody well had to read a book to enjoy Tolkien, sonny!!! Happy birthday, btw!
Ya, know, with everything going on in the world, I hardly tear up anymore... but seeing this diorama being built and coming together... just brought back some great childhood memories. I loved this saga as a kid, and I still love it today. Boylei... keep it up bro. You're a freaking legend 👊
I know it's a small part, but the neck texture was so spot on! Great diorama overall! I always felt sorry for the poor animals, though. :D
Yo bro the new starter screen from the original in incredible
There is something uniquely beautiful about returning to beloved childhood toys and refurbishing them with the skills of an adult who has mastered his craft.
I will never forget the feeling of watching that scene in theaters for the first time. I was 12 years old at the time and I've never had that same feeling watching a film in theaters since, 20 years later. Thank you, for bringing back the memories!
I was FIFTY when I watched it in theaters for the first time and it was epic! As all three movies were!
PJ's LOTR movies are brilliant and beautiful, have stood the test of time, and I think they always will as masterworks. This was one of my favorite sequences in "Return of the King" as well and yes, that bald howdah rider was one of the highlights--that actor was well into it! Great work commemorating this classic scene, Boylei!
What's your view on that LOTR series on Amazon? (season 3 will come in 2024 maybe)
@@anupamraj3922 The less said about that, the better
Wow, what a great reason to revisit an old piece. I can't believe it's been 20 years!
Man, I got chills when you described the scene. I had the exact same experience! Incredible work as always. I can see you put blood, sweat and tears into it, literally.
❤ You remind me of my country's heroic history. In my country's history, there were two female generals who rode elephants against invaders. That is national historical pride. I love this work of yours. it was great
One of the most wholesome communitys on youtube.
The ride of the rohirrim is easily the single greatest moment in cinematic history IMO. Still get goosebumps whenever I watch. Loved this build, the GW game is one of my favorites.
Awesome build LOTR's was and is an epic movie. One of my favorite's.
I was 18 when I went to see it in theater with my brother and his pregnant girlfriend. She almost gave birth in the theater when Mordor's army marches onto Minas Tirith. She said Derek my nephew was kicking real hard at the troll drum!! This diorama is so epic, you are epic!!! Thank you for sharing this Oliphaunt obsession!!
Amazing restoration..
Love rewatching LoTR - the uncut version back-to-back.. Even if already watching it so many times still giving me goosebumps..
absolutely stunning! The charge of the Rohirrim and their sacrifice for a tomorrow that they will never see is one of the most moving scenes put to film. The score as a crescendo of Théoden's arc (and the men of the west) overcoming fear moves me to tears just thinking about it. you did so much justice to that scene Boylei
The Napoleon Dynamite quote does not go unrecognized or unappreciated. Another cinematic masterpiece!
I could hear that poor husband's defeated voice in my head when I read the "I can't"!!! 😂
Great memories! Loved playing The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middleearth II!
LOTR is probably the last epic trilogy we'll ever see. I am so grateful that I was able to experience it, along with other all-time classics like the original Star Wars, Back to the Future and Indiana Jones trilogies in a movie theater.
Happy anniversary everyone ! Long live the fellowship.
Eye'm always watching.
Wow! Epic build, Boylei, I'm sure the kid-version of you wept many tears over the quality of this diorama. I love how casually you matched that Green Stuff to the texture of the oliphaunt's skin. Great work 😃
As someone who lives in New Zealand (where LOTR was filmed) I can say this is very historically accurate
RIDE! RIDE FOR RUIN, AND THE WORLD'S ENDING!!
The battle of pelennor fields remains the single greatest cavalry charge ever put to cinema. The whole battle is amazing, but the initial charge of the Rohirrim is the turning point for the forces of good.
Another Masterpiece, this one looks like that came straight out of the movie, Fantastic work Sir
I was 25 years old, I remember seeing ROTK opening night. My wife and I went and watched it. We watch it almost every year or every other... This is one of my favorite scenes. Awesome job, great piece. I love that you brought back this back to life, something you created 20 years ago at the age of 10!
As I journey along watching these videos, I can see that no matter how many views or subscribers are there, Boylei always stays true to himself and his format. Beautiful, creative, eye catching pieces joined by corny jokes and silly captions. I love it. It always makes my Sunday mornings! I’ve learned so much in my crafting by watching these videos! Can’t wait to see what comes next!
I still remember going in at nightfall to see marathons for this trilogy... only to emerge with the morning sun greeting me in the parking lot. Still remains one of my fondest memories.
... still hard to believe it's been 20 years, too. Thank you for creating such an impressive diorama!
Beautiful job resurrecting old models and giving them your expert touch. As always, your imagination and skill amaze me with the end result. LOTR movie trilogy are classic and this recreation of this scene from the Return of the King is great! Thanks for sharing!
You know, I've never seen nor read Lord of the Rings. I watched the Hobbit trilogy when I was younger and I loved it, but for some reason I never had any access to Lord of the Rings, so I could never watch it. For a few years now I've been wanting to finally watch the movies. And I think this diorama gave me the inspiration to actually sit down and do it.
Super great build as always.
did you?
I have been waiting for somebody to make this seen from LORD OF THE RINGS FOR SO LONG.
Thank you boylei hobby time for making it.
My God. 11:00 is an absolutely awe-inspiring homage to the most amazing fantasy battle sequence of all time. Simply beautiful work. I've always loved that old Mumak "mini", but never picked one up.
When I was 11 I would have watched your videos, relentlessly on sundays before painting my figurines. Plot twist, 24 years later I still envy and do watch you videos ^^ I can't count how many hours (and parents money....) spent painting all those figs... Such a great time I had though
The Haradrim war chant as they roll up on Pelennor Fields was always the best moment in the movies.
I will never forget hearing the news. Seeing the first trailer of LotR. I met some actors etc at conventions. Some good friends. Hah, I'm getting old and nostalgic. Beeing 40, having watched it so many times. They are still some of the best movies. ❤
This really captures the desperation and terror of that scene, the armies of men riding against an unstoppable tide with the faintest hope that their efforts may make a difference in saving the world. The mumaks always make me sad- these gorgeous massive creatures in a cold scary place, used as glorified AT-ATs. And they still only count as one.
Well my memories are different yet the same. I was in my forties. I belonged to a club sort of deal but was never big into the play. Painting was what I enjoyed the most. Even in my 40's the movies were bigger than life an stirred a lot of emotions. . . Your diorama would have amazed my 40 years old self!
20 years... these movies will always fill my heart with youth.. wish i had this diorama
great diorama! I also started to paint minis because I saw your videos. This battle was super fun to watch with friends and family!
Can't believe I somehow missed this one when you released it. I was 13 when the Fellowship released and already a huge LotR fan thanks to the books and 1970s animated Hobbit, and this scene still gets me every time. This diorama even hit me in the feels at the final reveal~
just watched these movies for the first time, and had to come back and rewatch this! Your attention to detail, as always, is so impressive!
I think what will make this even better are some arrows, some in the ground, on mumakils, some dead bodies with arrows! But amazing work, would love to see a part 2 with more touches!
What a fantastic diorama, so evocative of the film. It one of my favorite cinematic moments. Thanks for showing us how. God bless
The battle of pelenor fields is a sight to behold in the theaters. I think for our generation it has the same effect as seeing the ATAT walkers for the first time. The scale of the battle and creatures, the film and music and just the idea of battling beasts with a spear. Its truly one of the best moments in the film trilogy
Oh, excellent observation! I was around 25 when I watch the battle on Hoth the first time and 50 when I watched THIS battle the first time! The awe and excitement were very similar!
This is wicked. I've only watched LOTR all the way through once but this week's build captures the magic perfectly!
Can totally see how much of a LOTR fan you are, keeping it very accurate, which i can appreciate. Also, this seems like it was pretty ambitious!
It is so exciting getting to watch you week to week. Your skills keep getting better and better. This one in particular is one of your best! Still in awe of your mod to that olyphant. Looks like it belonged that way.
What an absolutely wonderful project. That final reveal was as exciting as the film itself!
Absolutely incredible! I haven't seen anyone recreate this scene. Amazing job. I'm off to binge the Trilogy now.
20 years? Bloody hell. God I feel old. By the time Jackson released his first film, I had read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings every year for 25 years since first being introduced to Middle Earth at 12 yrs old. I was always a huge reader, having read hundreds if not thousands of books and have often re-read books that I liked but Tolkien was like an annual pilgrimage. A couple of days each xmas. I always liked complicated and intricate stories but was always amazed by how simple Tolkien's work was but it painted such an incredible story. Dickens, Tolkien and Asimov, my top three, what amazing authors.
I would add Sir Pterry Pratchett to that list.
@@fredericapanon207 I found Terry Pratchett enjoyable but a little bit of a stealer of ideas. I think I only read one of his novels that someone loaned me but it was so much like Faust that I lost interest in Pratchett as being unoriginal. I do know of "Going postal" because I watched the TV series. It was British and I like Richard Coil. My preferred Terry was Terry Brooks.
@@ValiantGarton Ah, you must be thinking of Eric, which is definitely a take-off from Faust and not as original as his other stories.
I do love Making Money, Raising Steam, Guards, Guards. The Colour of Magic was his first Diskworld story so he had yet to hit his stride.
@@fredericapanon207 Ah it may have been worth reading some of the others then. I had a problem though in the old days of actually buying book instead of loaning them. So I ended up with a massive library. For instance the complete works of Dickens, Conan Doyle, King, Lustbader, Brooks, Michener, Ludlum, Asimov, Heinlein, Lumley, Horwood, Herbert, Dumas, Austen to name a few of the more well known. Then I decided I had to reduce my fictional library when moving house so donated an literal ute load of books. That's a utility tray 2.4m x 1.8m stacked spine up with some multi layers. Then later I decided that I actually had a problem with reading like a drug addiction and decided to no longer read works of fiction. So I got rid of a further nine fruit boxes full of books. I kept my reference library, probably 10m of shelf space and some fiction works I was loath to part with. I kept my Tolkien, Asimov, Heinlein, Herbert, Brooks, Horwood and Lumley. I replaced my Dickens with his complete works on CD. With a few other random authors. So I probably have 10m of shelf space in novels. I have to retire one day and I may feel like doing a bit of reading again. Maybe I'll even give Pratchett another go.
@@ValiantGarton I have a similar problem. Unfortunately my local libraries regularly purge their shelves of older materials. So I cannot be sure to be able to re-read a favourite down the line.
Try finding a book by Dianne Wynne-Jones... Most are only available for e-readers now.
Amazing work, can't believe it's been 20 years already that's crazy.
Even though I've seen the movie countless times,
The total hopelessness of Gondor's situation, the Witch King about to strike down Gandalf (Even if it's not accurate to the book), silence, then the horns... omg. Théoden's speech and the Ride of the Rohirrim brings a tear to my eye every time. Literal Perfection.
Amazing work as always, the score of this battle still brings back what I felt the first time watching years ago
Boylei all I have to say is that you are an extremely talented artist and that your videos have always brought a smile to my face which is something that doesn’t happen often in the his day and age thank you and keep it up man!
I watched Return of The King last night without knowing about the anniversary!! What are the odds!? Actually better than you would think because my brothers are home for Christmas and they love LOTR lol. Great vid and Merry Christmas!!
A truely epic reminder how great these Movies and the Stories behind are.
Most excellent! Recycling/repurposing old minis/toys into a *FREAKING AWESOME* diorama! (I couldn't believe it's been 20 years....)
Yes, still one of the most impressive battles on film....
My favorite part of the series is still: my (about) 1 year old puppy laying in my lap *growling* at the Dark Riders when they first appear in Part 1 tracking Frodo (et al).....this was after the release of the DVD....
Keep up the magnificent work sir!
Dude, I could watch you build and sculpt all day.
Mesmerizing.
I was in high school when the first movie came out and then went to see the rest with the same friend and it was so fun. I still love these movies and now my 14 year old kid loves them too. This is so great!! Also, your sister's art is great!
Huge diorama, it’s astounding how fast you can make these and they still look amazing.
Great build for a great movie! I got goosebumps when you described the scene. I felt the same way! Also, the ambiguous battlefield liquids were a nice touch. Great job!
LOTR movies are great, and I'm glad you have your 10year old movie in the theater memory. Mine is when Darth Vader stepped onto Leia's ship and looked at the dead rebels. That was in 1977. I was 10. Have a good day
Thank you for this wonderful scenery! I just recently watched one of your first videos and have to say: You have improved so much! Not only the model building, but also the way you create and narrate your videos. It's a pleasure to watch and I'm always happy when there's another one. THANK YOU
Man. I’ve got to go rewatch these now. Your talent never fails to impress me.
Too cool. I'd love to see your display room!!
Damn, I was a little sad when this video ended XD Same age amigo and what a ride it was growing up with all this awesomeness! Think I've got my old Mumakil somewhere in the garage. Don't paint these days but I'm certainly feeling inspired haha Amazing work dude!
No part of LOTR is too long, Boylei! Hell, every movie should be at least 2 hours longer!
I loved that whole battle in that movie. You've captured it excellently in this diorama. I think your younger self would be quite ecstatic with what you've done. Bravo.
Every year during the holidays we watch the the LOTR trilogy and if possible the other Middle Earth sagas as well (so many movies, so little time 😮). Great job on the Oli's! If you ever have the opportunity for travel I recommend going to New Zealand. Try and spend some time on both the north and south islands as they filmed in both areas. Beautiful locations for filming! We focused on the south island. I am surprised they haven't renamed NZ and started calling it Middle Earth!😮
Missus and I both did just that a few years back, but focused on the North Island.
We are massive fans of these movies. If you go to Mata Mata ( Hobbiton ) and it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you're not fan of these flicks !.
This is so epic! And yeah, nothing has managed to beat the sheer amazement, emotion, visual and score combined of that scene for me.
This brings back memories. As one who worked on these movies, I think without a doubt, you would have slotted straight into the Weta Workshop models team.
Sunday mornings wouldn’t be complete without seeing one of your projects come alive! Great job! See you next week.
What an absolute masterpiece…. I hope someone from Weta Studio sees this Boylei.
This must be one of the best dioramas you’ve done. Congrats, it’s incredible
The paint job on THESE soldiers look great.
8:51 I love the little detail in the editing that the strumming on the ropes are the first 7 notes of "Concerning Hobbits."
Boylei you never fail to make astonishing masterpieces! Keep it up, love ya man!
i was also 10 years old when i watched the third part in theatres. My life was not the same afterwards. I also started lotr tabletop. Grat Job :)
I caught a screening of return of the king a few months ago. Too young to see it on release, I'm glad I got the chance. I cried, mostly thanks to the score, a few times, and had to actively restrain myself from screaming "DEATH". I highly recommend finding a screening when you can, it's a film made for the theatre and it is a film which knows how to make you feel what it intends you to - and the big screen only enhanced that.
I only got to watch Return of the King in Theaters, can't believe it's been this long! I need to rewatch the trilogy! This was an awesome diorama, really captured a slice of the battle
Great build! I was about the same age when I saw it, had the same affect on me. Great movie, great scene! Good Job.
What a coincidence, I just finished reading the chapter in Two Towers mere moments ago where Frodo and Sam meet Faramir before picking up the phone to watch your newest upload. Little did I know it was LotR related. It's also where they encounter the Oliphaunts for the first time. So interesting to see the differences between movie and books.
Superb work as ever brilliant u make it seem so easy still, please don’t retire great inspiration
I got goosebumps from you describing the battle on the Pelenor Fields
Really amazing work. I really enjoy your videos in general, but in this so much nostalgia kicked in. I played the game with my brother and actually, my Mumakil figure is standing just 2 meters away from me right now. Even though it is not even close too looking as dangerous as yours do now. Keep up the good work, it is really amazing and inspiring!
Fantastic revival of a set of old minis!
Looks impressive as always, Boylei! Your 'restoration job' shows how your skills have progressed over time.
That said, I wonder if it might have been better for you to work with new figures for this project, while keeping your ten-year-old build in its original condition. Displaying both side-by-side would be a stunning contrast. More to the point, I wish I still had some of the models I had built when I was ten, to show alongside the same kit built at age 64. (The oldest models in my collection date from High School: A 1/72 scale Revell Fokker D.VII, and a 1/72 scale Hasegawa A-4 Skyhawk. Though not in the best of conditions, I plan to build the same kits to display with them, one day . . . .)
Please keep this in mind the next time you are tempted to 'restore' an old build in your collection.
This has to be my new favorite thing you have built.
I like the movies but have absolutely no memory of anything not directly related to the hobbits and the ring. Even though I don't know anything about this battle your work is still incredible!
Literally got goosebumps watching this one, absolutely amazing job!
Brilliant work. Looks just like a little slice of the movie made real. Well done!
Hadn't seen the lord of the rings in years and watched it a couple weeks ago I can't really out into words how much joy those movies brought me. Now, I'm not one to cry often, but when the rohirrim arrive to save Minas Tirith from the orcs, I genuinely shed a tear. They somehow made an already badass scene even more emotionally impactful.
TL:DR : I BLOODY LOVE LOTR's!!!
Now that’s an impressive restoration! As well sa a truly entertaining video. …as always.
Thanks a lot to you to share with us your wonderful work!
Damn, that's got to be one of your best thus far! 😧 Also, your sister's art is amazing!
I remember look at that scene thing omg!!!
I could even hear myself saying No! out loud.
You did an awesome job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 As you always do. 👼🏻🎶📯🎄🎁🌟
This is legit the coolest thing I’ve seen in awhile.
That is very cool! It came out great! I think the only thing I would have done differently is add a bunch more little guys fighting and maybe even a very unfortunately unlucky guy spiked all the way through on one of the elephant tusks filled with spikes!?! I guess that would all depend on how violent you wanted to make it!?! But it’s still very cool and you are the reason why I’m finally expanding on my diorama creativity!
Well done, that brings back very fond memories..... but it still only counts as one lol.
Possibly my favorite Boylei diorama so far. You've perfectly captured not only the battle in the movie, but also the nostalgia of these old figures.
I have wanted an Oliphant diorama for 20 years. Nice work.
Boylei, you might find this tidbit of information interesting: the direction of the armies in the wide panning shots for this scene, were done with an AI told to direct the different armies in battle against each other. the AI did such a good job that some of its simulations had groups on both sides flee in terror.
You called it good you should call it amazing man ❤ it’s so cool I wish I could paint like you your the best💪