Wētā Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films of The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy.
Primary: Polystone
An Orc of withered years and many wounds, upon his seamed visage lay records of long strife and harsh labour. Sharkû was a master of the great Wild Wolves, those fell Wargs, whose cunning and savagery few could tame. Long had he dwelt among them, bearing upon his flesh their piercing bites and tearing claws. Yet he endured and, honed by skill and scar, savagely led his pack of unrelenting hunters.
Originally created for the film trilogy, Sharkû held a unique place in Middle-earth, and quickly became a memorable bad guy for audiences around the world. Now, we have had the joy of revisiting him once again, transforming one of our earliest creations into a finely crafted collectible.
Here at Wētā Workshop, passion is the driving force behind our work. To breathe life once more into Sharkû and his viciously wolfish Warg has been both a trip down memory lane and a reopening of our creature vault.
Sculptor Luke Hawker, who has been part of Wētā Workshop’s Middle-earth story since the very beginning, drew deeply from that original source of inspiration. With great care, he refined every detail, from the rough, tattered skins and pelts to the textures of the Orc’s prosthetics, ensuring they capture the same raw energy that first fuelled our designs for the films.
Crafted with authenticity, this miniature statue embodies Middle-earth’s history and reflects the dedication to craft that has guided Wētā Workshop for decades.
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Our authentic prop replicas and collectibles are designed by the very same artists who have worked on the three films.
This figure is an Open Edition piece, meaning it is not restricted to a specific number of reproductions. However, this does not guarantee Wētā Workshop will continue to produce the statue in the future. We recommend purchasing your Open Edition statue early to avoid disappointment. Should you miss out, please contact us at support@wetanz.co.nz. Demand will determine if this collectible is reproduced.
Images shown are of a pre-production prototype. Each piece is hand painted, and some variations may occur.
Wētā Workshop’s vast range of miniature statues reflects the attention to detail and level of care that’s put into their work, providing perfectly sized collectibles for easy display.
From characters to environments, heroes, and villains, keep a piece of your favourite fiction nearby with these collectibles, lovingly crafted by Wētā Workshop’s professional team of expert artisans.
