The Balrog - Flame of Udun

Moria – famed Dwarf kingdom and mine wherein Mithril, rarest of Middle-earth minerals snaked its way through the Misty Mountains in rivers of silver. Rivalling Erebor in its prime, the great Dwarf city of Dwarrowdelf was a celebration of the wealth and power of Durin’s folk. But time alone would tell, the Longbeards delved too greedily and too deep…

Far beneath the ground, tunnelling for Mithril in sunless black rock, the Dwarves disturbed something that had remained safely entombed since ages past, a being of unfathomable terror, relic of a time of gods and giants, a creature of which the like should never walk again in Middle-earth and for whom there were few equals remaining in the world, a Balrog of Morgoth. A demon composed of shadow and flame, the Balrog could be harmed by no blade or device of Dwarf design. By the hundreds, Durin’s people and the Dwarf King himself fell before the beast, after named Durin’s Bane.

When the Fellowship of the Ring sought to pass beneath the Misty Mountains and thereby thwart the attentions of the fallen Wizard Saruman, it was against Gandalf’s grave misgivings, for the Grey Wizard suspected what haunted in the shadows of Moria. Secrecy alone might secure their safe passage, for if the Balrog were alerted, Gandalf knew their escape would only be bought at great price, and he would not again pass through the Dwarf realm’s doors.

Jamie has spent years with the Balrog - his creation is the work of beautiful nightmares. It was an honour and privilege to paint his version of the Flame of Udûn.
Jules German - Senior Painter, Weta Workshop

FEATURES OF YOUR BALROG BUST

The Balrog bust can either stand on a flat surface or hang on the wall. Just loosen the bolt, turn its head 180 degrees on its base and fasten the bolt again.

This Limited Edition bust of 888 is made from high-quality polystone and resin, and features unique LED lighting to create an illuminated flame effect. Set your Balrog ablaze using the accompanying USB cable (wall charger not included).