| Region | Retailer | Format | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Walmart | 5-Disc Blu-ray | Pre-owned copies available online | | US | Amazon | Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray | New copies available from third-party sellers | | US | Amazon (Reseller) | Amazon Exclusive Statue | Limited edition with Bilbo/Gollum statue | | Canada | Amazon | Blu-ray (Bilingual) | New and used copies available | | UK | Amazon | DVD | New and used copies starting at £6.77 | | Germany | eBay | Blu-ray 3D Steelbook | Collector's edition, 5-disc set |
Exclusive to this edition are "The Appendices," a massive multi-part documentary. It covers everything from pre-production and green-screen training to the design of the digital character Gollum. It remains a masterclass tutorial for aspiring filmmakers. Why the Extended Edition is Superior the hobbit an unexpected journey 2012 extended exclusive
The extended scenes, particularly those between Gandalf and Bilbo, and the discussions with Galadriel, bring the story into sharper focus, enhancing the emotional weight of the journey. | Region | Retailer | Format | Notes
The set also contains a "Play All" option for those who want to binge the entire documentary as one massive film. However, critics noted that the Appendices do not include all of the earlier production videos from the film's initial marketing push, meaning completionists may need to hold onto their theatrical Blu-rays for the full archive. Why the Extended Edition is Superior The extended