Actor Christopher Lee proved he still had what it takes to deliver and incredible performance.
He did so in The Two Towers film when he portrayed Saruman The White the wizard.
Sideshow Weta Collectibles released a Saruman The White bust in the early 2000s. It comes packaged in heavy paper stock box with a secured lid. Inside the figure is nestled in a form-fitting, two-section Styrofoam cocoon and is wrapped in paper.
The cocoon is taped shut. Mike Asquith sculpted the figure and he did an outstanding job perfectly capturing the likeness of Christopher Lee.
The bust I received was 664 of 3,000, is 1/4th scale is made of Polystone.
The bust is mounted on a black pedestal consisting of a narrow circular rod that flares out, back in slightly and flairs once again to make a solid foundation. Four small circular soft pads keep the base steady. The bust is heavy and solid.
Saruman’s aged and wrinkled face with its sweeping large gray eyebrows, small deep-set dark eyes, straight and slightly hooked nose and thin set lips are hallowed by his long straight white hair.
His hair falls to his chest and down his back.
He also has a long beard and mustache-both gray with twinges of black down the middle.
A simple light tan tunic covers has shoulders and chest and a four part simple latch holds the garment together in the front.
Texturing of the face, hair and garment are extremely well done with delicate lines in the face, easily distinguished strands of hair and fabric texture.
Coloration is subtle and varied, especially on the face. Slight tonal tweaks make the hair strands easily distinguishable. A slight wash of black gives the garment a worn and slightly dingy look.
Currently the bust sells for around $200 online.
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