Sideshow Collectibles, Inc.

SPECIAL REPORT: Unpacking The Dark Lord

Easily one of Sideshow Collectibles most precious polystone figures to date, The Dark Lord Sauron has recently begun shipping to anxious collectors. To ensure your latest aquisition is the perfect compliment to your Sideshow collection, we've put together this helpful guide for unpacking and setting up your Dark Lord Sauron figure.

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1. Turn the packaging box right-side up.	2. Gently cut the packing tape with a sharp blade.	3. Remove the 4 pieces of styrofoam holding the product box in place.
4. Lift the product box out of the shipping box.	5. Remove the plastic bag covering the product box.	6. Remove the styrofoam container from the product box.
7. Place the styrofoam on the ground so the 'Sideshow/Weta Collectibles' logo is on top. Carefully cut the clear tape holding the 2 styrofoam sides together. (DO NOT USE A DEEP KNIFE)	8. Sit the box on its side and gently remove the top 1/2.	9. Remove all pieces from the box, along with the paper wrapping.
10. Locate the rod on the base. Insert it into Sauron's left foot.	11. Ensure you have removed all the pieces from box: 2 spurs, a mace and Sauron's helm.	12. Insert the mace into the metal rod in the handle in Sauron's left hand.
13. Insert the left spur into Sauron's left heel.	14. Insert the right spur into Sauron's right heel.	15. Place Sauron's helm on the top of the figure.
That's it! Your Sauron figure is ready for display!