The Warg riders of Isengard are getting their own dedicated statue. Confirmed via Weta Workshop's official product reveal, a new statue depicts Sharku, leader of the Warg riders, mounted on his Warg steed from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, with pre-orders now open.
This is a confirmed release, so here's what's included.
Weta Workshop's official reveal confirms the following:
Combining a rider with a full Warg mount gives this statue substantially more sculptural complexity and display presence than a standalone character piece, capturing the memorable Warg-riding sequences from the film in a way a solo figure couldn't.
As the leader of the Warg riders specifically, Sharku gives Weta a named, recognizable character to anchor this piece rather than an unnamed generic rider, adding narrative weight for fans familiar with the film's extended orc and Uruk-hai forces.
For protecting a large mounted statue like this in original packaging, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case is well suited.
For open-box display that shows off the full rider-and-mount composition, EVORETRO's 360-degree automatic rotating display works especially well.
Collectors usually want more than the reveal headline before committing to this kind of statue. They tend to watch for exact dimensions, edition context, base depth, and how much of the finished look depends on textures or paint treatment that may read differently in hand than they do in promotional photography. That is especially important with premium-format and mixed-material pieces, where the difference between a visually striking centerpiece and an awkward shelf problem often comes down to footprint, lighting, and how cleanly the final production version preserves the promise of the prototype images. Treating the announcement as the first checkpoint instead of the final answer helps keep the decision practical as well as emotional.
Large-format collectibles also change display planning in ways standard figures do not. A statue like this usually becomes the visual anchor of the shelf the moment it is placed, which means surrounding pieces, vertical clearance, side spacing, and even the viewing angle start to matter more. Collectors who get the best results usually decide in advance whether the piece belongs in a franchise centerpiece setup, a premium one-character display, or a broader theme wall. That kind of planning does more than improve presentation. It reduces crowding, lowers the chance of accidental bumps, and makes it easier to appreciate the sculpt as something intentional rather than simply expensive.
Original packaging is part of the value on statues because these pieces are significantly harder to move or store safely without the factory inserts. Foam layouts, reinforced cartons, and custom trays are not decorative extras. They are often the only realistic way to protect extended sculpt elements, paint applications, or heavy bases during a future move, room change, or display rotation. Even collectors who never plan to resell usually benefit from keeping the full box setup clean and complete, because premium statue ownership almost always includes at least one moment where the piece has to come off the shelf and be protected properly.
Long-term appeal for a release like this usually depends on whether it feels definitive rather than merely large. Collectors remember the pieces that capture a character's identity immediately, use the scale well, and hold up as a focal point even after the launch-week attention fades. Price matters too, because high-end statues compete not only with other pieces from the same franchise but with every other premium item fighting for the same budget and space. Looking at the release through that lens helps keep expectations realistic and keeps the purchase tied to display satisfaction and collector fit instead of short-term hype.
Premium statue buying always sits at the intersection of visual impact and practical ownership. A piece may look spectacular in the product photos, but collectors still need to think about weight, surface stability, dust exposure, and how easy it will be to move safely if the room layout changes later. The most satisfying purchases are usually the ones where those questions already have good answers before checkout. When the statue feels both impressive and manageable, it tends to remain a source of enjoyment instead of becoming something the owner is nervous to touch.
Lighting, shelf depth, surrounding traffic, and even how close the piece sits to windows can all change how a large-format collectible feels over time. A strong display environment helps the sculpt read better and keeps the statue safer, while a cramped or unstable setup can make an expensive piece feel awkward immediately. Collectors who plan the environment around the statue usually get much more value from it because the piece is allowed to breathe visually and stay protected physically at the same time.
High-end statues usually feel strongest when the collector can explain exactly why the piece belongs in the room. If it is there as a centerpiece, a franchise milestone, or the definitive version of a favorite character, the footprint and price tend to feel easier to justify over time. That clarity is often what keeps a premium piece enjoyable long after the first reveal cycle has passed.
Sharku, leader of the Warg riders of Isengard.
A mounted statue, depicting Sharku on his Warg steed.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
Yes, pre-orders are currently open.
This Sharku on Warg statue gives Lord of the Rings collectors a genuinely dynamic centerpiece capturing one of the film's more memorable antagonist forces. Locking in a pre-order now is worth doing given the scale and complexity of this mounted composition.
Having a case and rotating display ready means the statue stays protected while still being fully showcased.
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