The pivotal moment that set The Lord of the Rings' entire story in motion is getting a dedicated Weta Workshop statue. Confirmed via Weta Workshop's official reveal and reported by ixbt.games, the limited 1/6 scale "Sméagol and Déagol: A Shadow of the Past" statue opened for pre-order May 27, 2026, with an expected release in the first quarter of 2027.
This is a confirmed reveal with an open pre-order window, so here's what's confirmed so far.
Weta Workshop's official reveal, as reported by ixbt.games, confirms the following:
Recreating the exact moment Sméagol and Déagol find the Ring together gives this statue direct ties to the single event that sets Gollum's entire tragic arc, and the wider trilogy, into motion, rather than depicting a more generic character portrait disconnected from the story's inciting incident. In the story, Sméagol murders his cousin Déagol moments after this discovery to claim the Ring for himself, a betrayal that begins his centuries-long transformation into the twisted creature Gollum, which is what gives this specific fishing-trip moment such outsized narrative significance despite its quiet, unassuming setting.
A statue built around a specific narrative beat, rather than a standalone character likeness, requires sculpting two figures in direct physical interaction with each other and their shared environment, a meaningfully more complex undertaking than posing a single character independently. That format gives collectors a piece that reads as a genuine story moment on the shelf rather than an isolated character study, though it also means the statue's display value depends heavily on both figures and their surrounding environmental detail working together as a cohesive scene.
At 34cm high, 35cm wide, 25cm deep, and 7kg, this statue occupies a genuinely substantial footprint for a 1/6 scale piece, reflecting the environmental base work needed to convincingly depict a riverside setting alongside two figures rather than a single character on a simple pedestal. Collectors should plan for shelving or a display surface rated to comfortably support that weight, since a piece this dense benefits from stable, purpose-built support rather than a lightweight or unsecured shelf.
Combining polystone, polyurethane, and metal rather than a single material lets Weta capture different textures, from skin and fabric to river rocks and water effects, giving this scene-based piece more visual variety than a single-material sculpt typically allows.
For a multi-material statue at 7kg, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case keeps the detailed surface dust-free.
For centerpiece display, EVORETRO's acrylic display risers add elevated shelf presence.
With release expected in Q1 2027 and pricing not detailed in the initial announcement, collectors interested in this statue should treat the current pre-order window as an early reservation opportunity rather than an imminent purchase, and watch Weta's official channels for confirmed pricing.
Unlike Weta's Classic Series statues, which typically depict individual characters or established trilogy scenes, this Sméagol and Déagol piece draws from material rooted in the books and early trilogy backstory rather than a single iconic film moment, giving it a distinct place in the studio's broader catalog for collectors who value narrative depth over screen-recognition alone.
May 27, 2026.
The first quarter of 2027.
Sméagol and Déagol discovering the One Ring together.
Pricing was not detailed in the initial announcement.
Sméagol murders his cousin Déagol moments after this scene to claim the Ring, beginning his transformation into Gollum.
7kg, with dimensions of 34cm high, 35cm wide, and 25cm deep.
It's built around backstory material rather than a single iconic on-screen moment, giving it a distinct place among Weta's more screen-focused releases.
Yes, given its 7kg weight and 34cm-by-35cm-by-25cm footprint, a sturdy dedicated surface is worth arranging well ahead of the Q1 2027 arrival.
Weta Workshop's limited scene-based statues aren't guaranteed a second production run, making the current pre-order window the safer time to secure one.
This Sméagol and Déagol statue gives Lord of the Rings collectors a narratively significant scene piece, with pre-orders already open ahead of its Q1 2027 release. Watching Weta's official channels for confirmed pricing is the clearest next step.
Having a case and risers ready means the statue will be properly displayed whenever it arrives.
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