{"product_id":"weta-workshop-the-hobbit-trilogy-smaug-the-golden-limited-golden-bust-edition_aec-weta50308","title":"Wētā Workshop - The Hobbit Trilogy - Smaug the Golden Limited Golden Bust Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWeta Workshop was thrilled to work on the epic trilogy that was The Hobbit™, contributing design, specialty props and specialty costumes.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes hundreds of hours to design, sculpt, model make, mold, and paint the prototype for each new Middle-earth piece. Whether it be a prop replica, beautiful environment, or iconic character, we treat our collectibles with the same level of care and attention to detail that we bring to our film work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor centuries he slumbered. A vast, scaly weight pressing down upon the stolen wealth of Erebor™, breathing the stale air of a kingdom’s tomb. In the darkness, the dragon and his hoard became one. No longer just a guardian of the gold, Smaug became the very embodiment of greed, his hide mirroring the glittering coins he coveted above all else.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaug the Golden creates a striking \"what if\" narrative, imagining the Fire Drake fused with the very treasure he guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this lustrous, treasure-hoarding aesthetic, our artists have employed a specialised metallic foiling technique. This complex application coats the scales and skin in a shimmering layer of gold, simulating the effect of aeons spent crushing dwarven fortunes beneath his might. Yet, amidst this metallic armour, the eyes and maw remain disturbingly organic; a visceral reminder that a living, breathing monster still lurks beneath the gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited to an Edition Size of just 900, this piece retains all the intricate texture of the original bust while offering a completely new aesthetic. Designed for versatility, the bust can be displayed standing on a flat surface or mounted on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of just 900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily made from polystone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts an interpretation of Smaug, as if the treasure of Erebor had fused with his skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic foil application gives the illusion of gold fused with flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly sized to see the menace and ferocity in every scale up-close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180° swivel allows for both standing display and wall-mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted by Weta Workshop veteran Andrew Baker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e“Our authentic prop replicas and collectibles are designed by the very same artists who have worked on the three films, so effectively they come straight from Middle-earth.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Richard Taylor - CEO \u0026amp; Co-founder, Weta Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: 14-99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaug the Golden can either stand on a flat surface or hang on the wall. Just loosen the bolt, turn Smaug's head 180 degrees on its base and fasten the bolt again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach statue is hand painted and minor variations may occur. Please Note: Smaug the Terrible is supposed to have a horn on either side of his head missing from a battle long ago. Being a dragon is hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weta Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122406433076,"sku":"WETA50308","price":608.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/7436\/1652\/files\/4490240-3521516.jpg?v=1781886573","url":"https:\/\/www.fye.com\/products\/weta-workshop-the-hobbit-trilogy-smaug-the-golden-limited-golden-bust-edition_aec-weta50308","provider":"FYE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}