Taverncraft, renowned makers of exceptional steins based on popular IP's such as World of Warcraft, have announced a new line of drinkware based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien, more specifically, The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. The first stein in the collection is currently available for pre-order in both Epic and Legendary varieties, and features Smaug the Magnificent illustrated by premier fantasy artist Matthew Stawicki.
The Epic version of the Smaug stein is available at a special pre-order price of $99 through June 30th, while the Legendary version is available at the special pre-order price of $149 through June 30th. Both steins are expected to ship this September.
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Each Smaug the Magnificent stein stands over 10” (25.4 cm) tall and is handcrafted from authentic fine-grain stoneware. The steins feature panoramic bas-relief sculpting and a sculpted pewter lid featuring the legendary "One Ring to rule them all." The Smaug the Magnificent Epic Collection Stein is available through June 30, 2010, at a special pre-order price of $99.99, while the Smaug the Magnificent Legendary Collection Stein is available through June 30, 2010, at a pre-order price of $149.99. The Smaug the Magnificent Legendary Collection Stein is limited to 999 worldwide, features an 18K gold-plated "One Ring" lid and hand-painted gold trimming throughout the image and handle. Also included is a certificate of authenticity hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
You can check out the Smaug the Magnificent stein at the official Taverncraft website here.
