WETA Workshop Polystone - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Skull of a Balrog Miniature Polystone Statue
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Weta Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy.
It 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.
The skull of a Balrog is an exceptionally rare specimen; due to the creature’s transient nature—composed of shadow and flame—powerful and complex arcane methods were employed to achieve calcification of its remains. This preservation presents an invaluable opportunity to study the ancient origins and dark power that define this formidable being.
Massive in scale, the skull of this Balrog displays elongated, curving horns reminiscent of a goat’s, which appear to fuse seamlessly with the frontal bone to form a protective, armour-like carapace. The supporting bone structure is distinguished by a network of ridges with minimal flat surfaces, indicative of a creature developed to endure intense heat and pressure.
This specimen also possesses multiple sets of fanged outer dentition, complemented by dense rows of large molars, indicating a specialized design for both piercing and grinding. The robust jaw structure points to an immense biting force, maximizing its destructive potential. Each anatomical feature reveals a creature shaped for dominance, resilience, and a primordial bond with fire.
MINIATURE SKULLS: A CURATION OF MIDDLE-EARTH Each 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.
Features:
- Made primarily from polystone
- Jaw made from polyurethane
- Based on the mighty Balrog, as seen in The Lord of the Rings
- Obsidian-like stand makes this skull feel like an artifact straight out of the study of Saruman™
- Physically sculpted by Weta Workshop Senior Sculptor and Middle-earth veteran Jamie Beswarick
“Our 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.”
- Richard Taylor – CEO & Co-founder, Weta Workshop
- Ages: 14-99
- Country of origin: China
*Please note: Images are of a pre-production prototype. Each piece is hand painted and some variations may occur.
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