{"product_id":"skull-skull-of-smaug™","title":"Skull: SKULL OF SMAUG™","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered from the depths of the Long Lake™, this fossilized cranium belonged to Smaug, last and greatest of the fire-drakes of the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horn cores are long, tapering bones sheathed in black keratin, a material of exceptional durability even after millennia. The teeth, serrated and recurved, retain traces of gold fused into the enamel, a result of prolonged contact between the treasure-hoard on which he slept and the heat that resided within his breath. The immense jaw structure and resonating cavities of the skull once amplified a voice described as both enthralling and terrible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen can be displayed with jaw open, to evoke the roar that shook the Lonely Mountain™, or closed, to capture the brooding menace of its repose. An unparalleled centrepiece, it would enhance any collector's treasure horde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMINIATURE SKULLS: A CURATION OF MIDDLE-EARTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Miniature Skull, a compact yet detailed artifact, offers a profound glimpse into the anatomy of Middle-earth. Enhance your collection with this unique curation and examine these creatures like never before.\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\u003eMade primarily from polystone;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall palatial bone made from polyurethane;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the dragon Smaug, as seen in The Hobbit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObsidian-like stand makes this skull feel like an artifact straight out of the study of Saruman™;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand adjustment allows for display with jaw open or closed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysically sculpted by Wētā Workshop Senior Sculptor and Middle-earth veteran Jamie Beswarick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text\"\u003eOur authentic prop replicas and collectibles are designed by the very same artists who have worked on the three films, so effectively the 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\u003ePlease note: Images are of a pre-production prototype. Each piece is hand painted and some variations may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collectors Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51666575753449,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/0091\/0057\/files\/25_11d23ed2-3a73-493b-b49f-8a752536283a.jpg?v=1786604258","url":"https:\/\/collectorsguild.co.nz\/products\/skull-skull-of-smaug%e2%84%a2","provider":"Collectors Guild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}