The New Zealand special effects and props company Weta Workshop has carefully crafted a collector's statue of the ring-obsessed Gollum from Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The first in a line called Masters Collection, this statue was sculpted by Jamie Beswarick with all of Gollum's features in mind, right down to his stringy hair and wrinkly skin, and we have a look at a photo gallery of the detailed statue:
Gollum: Masters Collection Statue: "Crafted in the heart of Middle-earth, with the most intricate of details. Every pore infused with an unparalleled dedication to artistry. Weta Workshop is proud to present our first Masters Collection statue: Gollum.
Unveiled for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, this haunting sculpture is the embodiment of our finest work.
We hope you enjoy.
Two and a half years in development, Gollum has been crafted by Master Sculptor Jamie Beswarick, a member of Weta Workshop’s sculpting team for more than twenty years.
Featuring hand-placed natural hair, translucent skin, and cloth of real leather, this is the first time Weta Workshop has represented Gollum in 1:3 scale. Near clear, water-effect resin lies the creature’s ill-fated Ring, undisturbed on the naked stone, caught in a moment in time.
To celebrate the release of this very special first Masters Collection sculpture, we have created Gollum in a Limited Edition of just 589: one statue to mark each year of Gollum's life in Middle-earth.
Features of Masters Collection: Gollum
- Tinted translucent resin skin
- New-tech eyes with depth
- Individually hand-placed hair
- Pond with water-effect resin
- Leather loincloth
- Special premium box featuring exclusive art print by Alan Lee
- Height: approx. 400mm
- Weight: approx. 6kg
Please note: Images show a pre-production prototype. As each final sculpture is hand-painted, variations may occur.
Limited Edition of 589
Price: $1,799.00.”
Gallery Credit: Weta Workshop
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