{"product_id":"bust-smaug™-the-golden","title":"Bust: SMAUG™ THE GOLDEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreature Bust – Limited Edition of 900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e18.1\" x 14.2\" x 9.45\" (W x H x D) 46cm x 36cm x 24cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-weight computed\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e15.08 lbs (6.84 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-weight computed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaug the Golden creates a striking \"what if\" narrative, imagining the Fire Drake fused with the very treasure he guards. To achieve this lustrous, treasure-hoarding aesthetic, our artists have employed a specialised metallic foiling technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Wētā Workshop veteran Andrew Baker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"author\"\u003eRichard Taylor - CEO \u0026amp; Co-founder, Wētā Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmaug the Golden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan 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\n\u003cp\u003eEach statue is hand painted and minor variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collectors Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51666692767977,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/0091\/0057\/files\/33_6e00076a-546d-4411-9908-f7c96266e0ae.png?v=1786610221","url":"https:\/\/collectorsguild.co.nz\/products\/bust-smaug%e2%84%a2-the-golden","provider":"Collectors Guild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}