Return Of The King Talking Deluxe Gollum

by Toy Biz

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008YSH5
• Item model number: TB81199
• Our recommended age: 7 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,697 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

bName/b Talking GollumbrbManufacturer/b Toy BizbrbSeries/b The Two Towers SeriesbrbReleased/b 2004brbDescription (Details)/b This Talking Gollum comes with interchangeable Smeagol and Gollum Heads, and Electronic Talking Base. This figure is a must have for any Lord of the Ring collection..br

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sculpt... but it's nicer if left in the box..., December 13, 2003

By 

Johnny (SoCal) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Return Of The King Talking Deluxe Gollum (Toy)

I love Gollum/Smeagol... and Lord of the Rings. So I was very excited to see how fantastic-looking this figure is. The face sculpt is just amazing-- the best likeness of this character you will find, at any price (better than the deluxe statues!). And best of all, you get TWO interchangable heads, one of a sweetly smiling Smeagol, and a twisted, gnarling Gollum. You should know that the figure comes packed randomly, with some wearing one head or the other. There is a storage space for his extra head (and the fish he can grasp) in the base. The other great thing is that he has 22 random phrases, including the full "Wish for a Fish" song, all in Anthony Serkis' real voice. The beautifully illustrated box really enhances the product.

Now for the down side (I guess this review is more Gollum than Smeagol!). The two AA batteries that come in the talking base are extremely weak and wear fast; when changed out to something better, his voice is loud again... but you can't seal the battery compartment again, the screw holding it together won't go back in. This happened to two different figures for me. Also, beyond his great grasping hands and articulated arms, he is not very poseable. His knees don't even bend, so he can't do anything but squat. But the holes in his feet don't even line up with the pegs on the base, so it is difficult to keep him from falling over. The legs pivot at the hips, but this is pretty much useless. The head dosn't tilt up enough, so that when he is squatting on the base, in the only position he can hold, he looks downward... and you don't get to see his great face very well.

So, would I recommend buying it, or not? I would say a qualified "yes" if you are determined to leave it in the box. It looks best this way, but the downside is that the fun is gone when the batteries run out (unless you open it up and slide the base out to change them... but then the screw is broken for good). I would vote "no" if you are looking for an action figure to play with. It is really more like a statue with a little articulation (but not where he could really use it, at the knees, ankles, and elbows). But it sure does look great!

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected!!!, October 7, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Return Of The King Talking Deluxe Gollum (Toy)

This toy is just amazing :) I did not expect it to have 22 phrases plus the Wish for a Fish Song. It is a MUST have for all collectors

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars really neat little statue, January 18, 2004

By 

Starla Slade (Merced, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Return Of The King Talking Deluxe Gollum (Toy)

This is a pretty groovy little toy. You can choose whether you want him to say Smeagol phrases, or Gollum phrases, depending on your mood =) He's got two faces, which is really cool, and makes him a bit more fun to play with. He's a bit on the quiet side compared to most toys, but I'm not sure that's a bad thing! Very neat, and a must have for us Lord of the Rings nerds. Heck, I even named my cat Smeagol! This looks rather durable, and will look awesome on a shelf somewhere handy. Also a fun thing to put on your answering machine! hehe... Doesn't move a whole lot, so I'd use this more for show than as a sort of action figure. This is going to be a Valentine's Day gift for my personal preciousssss and I know it's going to be a hit!