{"product_id":"the-hobbit-smaug-the-golden-bust-wet05030","title":"The Hobbit – Smaug the Golden Bust","description":"\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 ragon 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\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\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\n– Limited Edition of just 900;\u003cbr\u003e\n– Primarily made from polystone;\u003cbr\u003e\n– Depicts an interpretation of Smaug, as if the treasure of Erebor had fused with his skin;\u003cbr\u003e\n– Metallic foil application gives the illusion of gold fused with flesh;\u003cbr\u003e\n– Perfectly sized to see the menace and ferocity in every scale up-close;\u003cbr\u003e\n– 180° swivel allows for both standing display and wall-mounting;\u003cbr\u003e\n– Sculpted by Weta Workshop veteran Andrew Baker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67062882533747,"sku":"IKON-WET05030","price":1466.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2945\/1379\/files\/w3c-2308.jpg?v=1791375738","url":"https:\/\/www.gradingroom.com.au\/products\/the-hobbit-smaug-the-golden-bust-wet05030","provider":"The Grading Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}