Weta Workshop - The Hobbit Bust Smaug the Golden 36 cm

For centuries he slumbered. A vast, scaled mass, crushing the stolen riches of Erebor™ beneath him, breathing the stale air of a kingdom's tomb. In the darkness, dragon and treasure became one. Smaug ceased to be merely a guardian of gold—he became the embodiment of greed itself, his skin reflecting the gleaming coins he coveted above all else.

Smaug the Golden presents a striking "what if" narrative, imagining the Fire-drake fused with the very treasure he guards. To achieve this lustrous, treasure-laden aesthetic, our artisans employed specialist metallic foiling techniques.

This intricate application coats the scales and hide with a shimmering layer of gold, simulating the effect of centuries spent crushing dwarvish fortunes beneath his might. Yet amid this metallic armor, the eyes and maw remain disturbingly organic—an instinctive reminder that beneath the gilding still lurks a living, breathing monster.

Limited to merely 900 pieces, this bust retains all the intricate texture of the original sculpture while offering an entirely new aesthetic. Designed with versatility in mind, the bust can be displayed standing on a flat surface or mounted on a wall.

• Limited edition of only 900 pieces
• Primarily polystone construction
• Features an interpretation of Smaug as if Erebor's treasure has fused with his skin
• Metallic foil application creates the illusion of gold melded with his body
• Perfectly scaled size to appreciate the terror and ferocity in every scale up close
• 180° rotating base allows for both standing display and wall mounting
• Sculpted by Weta Workshop veteran Andrew Baker

Size: 46 x 36 x 24 cm

Note: Due to the limited production run and high demand for this item, allocation is expected.