It's like you have the real staff of Gandalf in your hands! The pole seems to be the only metal part which is disappointing. Each cut, each finish and each element have been carefully designed to give you an authentic and unique experience. United Cutlery, a leader in the field of movie licensing collectibles, invites you to view the painstaking attention to detail that has gone into this incredible piece. Though I think the paint they used is better quality (doesnt chip as easily) than the UC's version. The top part of the staff looks to be made of plastic rather than metal with a plastic sphere (the UC one is all made of metal with a glass sphere).Īnd lastly 3rd or at least that I can remember for now is I like the paint on the UC's version better that shiny look makes it look more magical in my opinion.
Below the spikey part or ridge part (below the orb) there is a crease there that I have no clue why it is there besides that is where the metal ends and the polyurethane begins. You can wear it proudly in your Lord of the Rings memorabilia collection, display it in your bedroom, or even use it as a costume accessory at conventions and themed events. Don't settle for cheap imitations, this cane has a certificate of authenticity that guarantees its quality and originality. The Staff of Gandalf the Gray is an officially licensed movie replica of The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies, manufactured by United Cutlery, renowned American manufacturer of historical swords and weapons. The top of the sceptre is in urethane and the painting gives the illusion of a single unique piece. The weight on this staff really makes it feel like a weapon! and the material feels so industrial and literally cold. The only items that we cannot accept are earrings for pierced ears and perishable items, such as food or drink. But like I said this is still the best looking replica I have seen and it still looks super sleek. This is the only Saruman staff replica I've come across where the Orb is fixed nice and firm on the staff, without any gaps, which is something I'm really pleased about.I don't particularly like the Orb design, I much prefer the design that was used in An Unexpected Journey, which looked very similar to the ones used in LOTR. Attention to detail was a top priority and no effort was spared to make these replicas as accurate and visually stunning as possible. Each collectible is accurately replicated from actual movie props created by the world renowned Weta Workshop. United Cutlery offers meticulously crafted, officially licensed prop replicas of a variety of The Hobbit weapons, including replica props from The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies, the third film in the trilogy. Especially when I compare it side-by-side with my existing one. This means that you will have the opportunity to create a unique and coherent display with all the elements of this series of high-quality replicas.Ĭonsidering Saruman is meant to be industrious and his staff suggests metal, I am rather disappointed by the use of so much plastic. But the surprises don't end there, as United Cutlery's Staff of Gandalf the Gray comes accompanied by a polystone wall display, specifically designed to complement the design of United Cutlery's other The Hobbit staff replicas.