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This is a pre-order sale. The current estimate from Weta is June 2026. However, as many of you are aware, not a single pre-order estimate in the past five years has been on time. As such, please follow the Castle Kon Facebook page for updates on this and other pre-orders. Also, if any other seller claims to have this before Castle Kon (other than Weta directly), it is most likely out-of-date information. Castle Kon will receive its pre-ordered amount 3 – 5 days after our distributor gets them in stock from Weta and we ship within a week of receiving the items.
We are setting a $100+ FREE SHIPPING for US customers and discounted shipping for international folks with non refundable deposit with the remainder due June 28, 2026. If the item is shipped earlier, Castle Kon will email to pay earlier. If the ship date pushes out, we shall move the remainder pay date accordingly (or try to since the system does not always work sorry!)
*Non-refundable note: Castle Kon does not get refunded the PayPal / credit card fees when providing refunds. As such, we are moving to a credit transfer process. For example, if you purchase this item for deposit of $20, and desire a refund, we will cancel the pre-order and provide a $20 credit toward any other order with Castle Kon OR will provide a 95% refund ($19.00).
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For 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.
Smaug 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.
This 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.
Limited 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.
• Limited Edition of just 900;
• Primarily made from polystone;
• Depicts an interpretation of Smaug, as if the treasure of Erebor had fused with his skin;
• Metallic foil application gives the illusion of gold fused with flesh;
• Perfectly sized to see the menace and ferocity in every scale up-close;
• 180° swivel allows for both standing display and wall-mounting;
• Sculpted by Wētā Workshop veteran Andrew Baker.
Smaug the Golden can either stand on a flat surface or hang on the wall. Just loosen the bolt, turn Smaug’s head 180 degrees on its base and fasten the bolt again.
Each statue is hand painted and minor variations may occur.
Please Note: Smaug the Terrible is supposed to have a horn on either side of his head missing from a battle long ago. Being a dragon is hard work.
