I picked this up yesterday, and I am blown away by the production quality. Sideshow has really upped the game on statues. The paint apps on the head are excellent. I wouldn't even think about repainting him. It even uses translucent paints. Just excellent.
I wasn't sure how it would turn out from the proto pics, but after seeing pics here (and ordering Gollum), I had to get it. It is even better in person. I can't believe the Exclusive isn't even sold out.
Come on, LOTR fans, buy this thing up! How can you love LOTR and not die for this piece?