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Life-Sized Geeky Statues

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Lord of the Rings Fans Will Love This Life-Size Gollum Statue

— November 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Lord of the Rings fans will go crazy for this intricately detailed Gollum statue. An odd and rare collectible, the WETA Workshop is offering this life-size statue of the most memorable creature from the movie trilogy. At $2,999 this is truly a valuable gift. The statue stands at 3'6", the same size as the corrupted Hobbit.

Gollum sits crouching on a rock with a fish in his hand, reminding fans of the memorable scene where he slaps the fish on the rock and sings that creepy song. Lord of the Rings fans will be astounded by the details: every wrinkle in his face and scar on his back are included in this priceless collectible.

The Gollum statue looks so realistic, you almost expect him to turn around and attack you. The incredible item will be available for delivery in Spring next year, so if you're a LOTR fan, you'd better save your Christmas money.
Trend Themes
1. Life-sized Character Statues - The demand for high-quality life-sized character statues in the collectibles market creates an opportunity for innovative approaches to meet this need.
2. Hyper-realistic Collectibles - Hyper-realistic collectibles that portray beloved characters in fine detail offer a new and high-value opportunity for fans to showcase their passion to other enthusiasts.
3. Virtual Reality Museum Exhibits - Virtual Reality experiential exhibits offer the exciting potential to make museum exhibits more interactive, immersive, and engaging for audiences to enjoy.
Industry Implications
1. Collectibles Industry - There is an opportunity for the collectibles industry to develop new strategies for meeting customers' demands for high-quality life-sized replicas of their favorite characters.
2. Film and Entertainment Industry - The film and entertainment industry can explore new revenue streams by partnering with collectibles companies to offer limited edition hyper-realistic replicas of their iconic characters.
3. Museum Industry - The museum industry can explore new methods of engaging audiences through virtual reality exhibits where visitors can immerse themselves in vivid 3D experiences of historical artifacts and their narratives.
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