Weta LOTR Statue: Skull of Lurtz

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Weta LOTR Miniature Statue: Skull of Lurtz. NEW.

RELEASE DATE 30 JANUARY 2025. PRE-ORDER NOW.

2.56″ x 5.71″ x 2.56″ (W x H x D) 6.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 6.5 cm 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)

Wētā Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy. The skull of Lurtz, a formidable creature bred by Saruman the White™, exhibits robust and fearsome features, indicative of his warrior prowess. “With pronounced cheekbones and a powerful jaw, this specimen reflects the brutish strength and relentless aggression that characterized the Uruk-hai.

Lurtz serves as a testament to the dark arts of breeding employed by the corrupted Istari™ in his quest for dominion over Middle-earth.
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.

•Made primarily from polystone;
•Jaw made from polyurethane;
•Approx 5.7 inches tall;
•Based on the Uruk-hai captain, Lurtz, from The Lord of the Rings;
•Obsidian-like stand makes this skull feel like an artifact straight out of Saruman’s study;
•Physically sculpted by Wētā Workshop Senior Sculptor and Middle-earth veteran Jamie Beswarick.

Please note: Images are of a pre-production prototype. Each piece is hand painted and some variations may occur. 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.
“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, Wētā Workshop