PureArts Opens Pre-Orders for the Witch-king of Angmar Art Mask from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" will have the opportunity to confront the leader of the nine Nazgûl, as PureArts is set to release a 73-centimeter (approximately 28.7-inch) art mask of the Witch-king of Angmar in 2027.
PureArts has officially revealed a 1:1 scale art mask of the Witch-king of Angmar, inspired by "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. Pre-orders for this limited edition collectible, depicting the head of Sauron's chief servant and leader of the Nine Nazgûl, are now available for €1349. Only 250 units will be produced.
Drawing inspiration from the chilling scene at the Weathertop ruins, this collectible item encapsulates the Nazgûl's terrifying presence at its most threatening. The mask boasts exceptional realism, featuring silicone skin, glass eyes, and hand-rooted hair to achieve unparalleled authenticity, despite its spectral nature.
Every wrinkle, texture, and detail of decay has been meticulously crafted to convey its distorted existence between worlds. The display base for the mask is designed as the Morgul-blade, plunged into ancient fortress ruins, recreating a dramatic moment of attack.
The mask measures 73 cm (28.7 inches) in height, 32 cm (12.6 inches) in width, and 28 cm (11 inches) in depth, with a weight of 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs). Its release is anticipated in the second quarter of 2027. As a special bonus, pre-order customers will receive a miniature replica of the Morgul-blade.
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