The Lord of the Rings - Bag End Chalice (Bag End Chalice deluxe)

Identification and product summary

This item is a licensed "Bag End" themed chalice / goblet modelled on the iconic green round door of Bilbo and Frodo’s home (Bag End) from The Lord of the Rings. The specific retail version pictured matches a commercial product sold as the "Bag End Chalice deluxe" — a hand-painted resin goblet with a removable stainless-steel drinking insert and decorative vine-like stem, sold as collectible/usable drinkware. (elbenwald.com)

Manufacturing and materials

These decorative chalices are produced as resin collectibles with a removable stainless-steel liner for drinking; such licensed resin goblets are commonly manufactured in China by collectible factories and then distributed to retailers worldwide. Based on typical production and listings for similar licensed goblets, the manufacturing is primarily in China. (elbenwald.com)

Brand origin and ownership

The underlying brand/franchise—The Lord of the Rings—originated with English author J.R.R. Tolkien (published in the UK). Merchandising and film-related rights have historically been managed by Middle-earth Enterprises; in 2022 Middle-earth Enterprises was acquired and now operates under the Embracer Group umbrella, making Embracer (Sweden) the ultimate corporate owner of the merchandising rights for these licensed products. Middle-earth Enterprises continues to license the IP to manufacturers and retailers for officially branded merchandise. (middleearth.com)

Distribution and licensing notes

Products of this style are distributed by specialist retailers and collectors’ brands (examples include Elbenwald, Nemesis Now and The Noble Collection) who either produce them under licence or import them from licensed manufacturers. Retail listings and product pages for the Bag End chalice point to these kinds of licensed retail channels. (elbenwald.com)

Practical summary

• Product: Licensed "The Lord of the Rings – Bag End Chalice" (decorative resin goblet with removable stainless-steel insert). (elbenwald.com)
• Typical manufacture: Primarily produced in China by collectible/manufacturing partners and finished/painted for retail. (grooves-inc.com)
• Brand origins: Created by J.R.R. Tolkien (UK); merchandising rights managed by Middle-earth Enterprises. (middleearth.com)
• Ultimate owner: Middle-earth Enterprises (owned by Embracer Group AB, headquartered in Sweden). (cnbc.com)