This electronic replica of Frodo’s Sting sword emits an eerie bluish glow whenever Orcs are nearby. This authentic Sting sword replica was cast from molds used to create the original movie prop used in Lord of the Rings trilogy. Crafted in the ancient Elven tradition, the Sting sword blade has a brushed metal finish with a trans-reflective silver coating that looks like metal when it is not activated. The core of the permanently attached polycarbonate blade glows brightly when activated with the flick of a switch. The die-cast metal handle has a wood-grain pattern and silver leaf filigree accents, reminiscent of third age Elfish decoration. The sliding switch on the handle toggles among 3 modes: “OFF,” “ON,” and “ORC.” If the switch is in the “ON” position, the Sting sword emits clash and clang sounds when struck. In “ORC” mode the Sting sword hums and glows blue as a warning that Orcs are in the vicinity. Frodo’s Sting sword is replicated in the exact “Hobbit” proportions as the original prop. Approximate replica dimensions are: 27” long x 5.5” wide x 1.5” thick. The Sting sword runs for several hours on a fresh pair of two “123” 3 volt lithium batteries (not included). The display base looks like carved stone with stands that look like medieval wrought iron to hold the sword in place. It can be adjusted so that your collectible can be displayed on a flat surface or hanging on a wall. This official Lord of the Rings prop replica is fully authorized and licensed by New Line Cinema. THE LORD OF THE RINGS With over 100 million copies sold in over 40 languages, millions have grown up with The Lord of the Rings, the classic epic tale considered by millions to be the greatest fantasy-adventure story ever told. J.R.R. Tolkien’s phenomenal epic trilogy chronicles the struggle between good and evil for possession of a magical ring. The book trilogy, named the most popular book of the 20th Century, is the motion picture event of the 21st Century. The Lord of the Rings is presented in a trilogy of feature films from New Line Cinema, beginning with the blockbuster The Fellowship of the Ring, and continuing with the 2nd film, The Two Towers, to be released December 2002. A work of sheer invention on a staggering scale, The Lord of the Rings takes us back to Middle-earth, an era that predates written history, where humans share the world with immortal elves, powerful wizards, and industrious dwarves.