Gentle Giant Mini Bust : Saruman

Another Lotr Bust from Gentle Giant, Saruman the White Wizard of Isengard. I must say that this is the best mini bust of all time. This makes me wanna say that those guys at Gentle Giant do some real good job when they want to do. The new feature called 'light up' has become more fashionable these days. But this one was a must have. I mean what is Saruman without his palantir. The sculpture and painting on this bust is excelent. i couldn't find any mistakes. Infact it's almost as good as it's prototype. This bust is manufactured to a limited edition of 3500. It may be a big number for a new series of collectibles, but hey ! don't forget that boba fett bust#1 was limited to 7500 and it's price went up to $300 on 2nd hand market. I'm telling you that this one is going to be very valuable in the future, maybe not 300 but definitly around 150-200. So don't miss your chance and get yours before it's sold out. The size of the bust is 7.25 inches and the batteries are included within. The details on the face are amazing. The sculptor and the painter did a real good job.

The other day I was at Forbidden Planet, London, and I had a chance to take a closer look at Frodo and Sam in orc armour bust. Sam looks allright but i can't say the same thing for Frodo. If you are not willing the complete the whole line, don't buy Frodo. I'm sure Gentle Giant will do many variants of him, such as exclusives and club member editon and light up version and so on...

Race: Istari (Wizards)

Arrived in Middle-earth: Around the year 1000
Date of Demise: November 3, 3019
Residence: Isengard

Parents: Not applicable
Siblings: None Spouse: None
Children: None
Hair color: Black originally, then white with strands of black
Emblem: White Hand

Saruman the White was the Chief of the Order of Wizards. He was wise and powerful, but he was also proud and he became corrupted by desire for the One Ring and was ensnared by the will of Sauron. He created armies and machinery and sought to expand his power, but in the end Saruman's works were undone by a power greater than any he could devise and he was slain by one of his own slaves.

Saruman was originally a Maia known as Curumo. The Maiar were spirits who helped and served the Valar in the Undying Lands. Curumo was one of the Maiar of Aule, the Vala whose domain was the substances of which the earth was made. Aule was a smith and a master of crafts and works of skill, and from him Curumo gained much knowledge. Sauron had also once been a Maia of Aule. He had turned to evil and sought to establish dominion over Middle-earth and the Valar decided to send emissaries oppose him. Curumo was chosen by Aule and he became one of the Istari, or Wizards. The Wizards' mission was to help the free peoples of Middle-earth in their struggle against Sauron without seeking domination or power for themselves. (source:tuckborough.net)

Manufacturer: Gentle Giant Ltd.
Size: 7.25"
Price: $ 34.99 + shipping
Release Date: 10/2007
Limited to: 3500
Grade: 9/10


Posted by Can Dincer...