The Collection Grows

[Samwise]

A few days ago I got him...Frodo!!! smilies/biggrin.gif Now my Sam and Bill won't be quite as unnerved surrounded by my bear collection...*though I keep telling Sam they're harmless...* I mean gee, Bill's even let one of my tiny ones ride him, as skittish as he is... smilies/rolleyes.gif

So, now my LOTR collection consists of:

Sam and Bill (my prize peice) smilies/wink.gif
The special edition TV Guide with all 4 Hobbits on the cover
A magazine I can't remember the title of with the page open to an article about LOTR---again w/a picture of all 4 Hobbits
"The Arms of the Hobbits"--a plaque with replicas of the 4 Hobbit swords and of course, the weapon of all weapons, Sam's saucepan smilies/wink.gif
Sam's dear companion, Frodo
A stack of newspaper inserts about LOTR/TTT, and one that includes a large article about Li'l Mr. Wood
...and lastly, a Spanish version of the book, "A Bad Case of Stripes". (Yeah, I know it's not LOTR, but there is a site where you can hear this book being read by Sean Astin) smilies/wink.gif


[ December 18, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Meela]

cool! i have mainly newspaper articles- i buy 3 of each paper with lotr features smilies/smile.gif
and i have 3 action figures- soon to be 7!
and all my cinema tickets from fotr, and a lot of pictures... and a mug, and an elvish dress (not from lotr itself, but elven smilies/biggrin.gif)
and probably a load of other stuff i cant remember...

[TolkienGurl]

Books:
*Red Book Edition of The Lord of the Rings (love the map!!!)

*The Hobbit, illustrated with pics from the cartoon smilies/rolleyes.gif

*Boxed Edition of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

*Hardcover 1 novel edition of The Lord of the Rings

*2 versions of The Silmarillion (1 from 1979, and the other is the second edition published in either 1999 or 2001)

*Unfinished Tales

*The Book of Lost Tales 1

*The Tolkien Reader

*The Tolkien Companion by J.E.A. Tyler

*The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth by Ruth S. Noel

*Farmer Giles of Ham & Smith of Wootton Major (1 book)

*The Hobbit Companion by David Day

*Finding God in The Lord of the Rings by Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware

*A Tolkien Bestiary by David Day

*The J.R.R. Tolkien Trivia Quiz Book by William C. MacKay

Videos:
*FotR VHS
*FotR DVD
*FotR Collectors' Edition Extended DVD

Calendars:
*The 1980 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar 'The Great Illustrators Edition'

*The 1981 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar 'The Great Illustrators Edition'

*Tolkien Calendar 2000, Illustrated by Ted Nasmith

*Tolkien Calendar 2001 The Lord of the Rings, Illustrated by John Howe

*Tolkien Diary 2001 The Lord of the Rings, Illustrated by John Howe

Magazines:
*Entertainment Weekly #682; November 15, 2002; "LORD OF THE RINGS" "Talking Trees, Furry Feet & Hot Elf Action: The Making of THE TWO TOWERS"

*TIME; December 2, 2002; "Return of the Rings" "Good Lord! THE TWO TOWERS is even better than the first movie" "PLUS: Why we crave fantasies now"

Figurines/Action Figures:
*Gandalf the White

*Ringwraith and horse

*Little pewter figurines: Sam, Merry, Pippin, Boromir, Gimli, Aragorn, Galadriel, and the Balrog

Soundtracks:
*The Fellowship of the Ring

*The Two Towers

Miscellaneous:
*Dark red LotR journal with gold lettering in Elvish (really cool)
*THE ONE RING with the Boromir bookmark (Bwahahaha! I am Sauron!!!)
*A mini Lorien leaf with the Merry & Pippin bookmark
*Gandalf the White bookmark
*Deck of trading cards

[ January 02, 2003: Message edited by: TolkienGurl ]

[steve]

I got all Lotr action figgures from the movies, (i got 2 of aragorn on his horse and 2 of arwen on her horse so i could mouth eomer and the rohan soldier) i got a few of the Lotr figgures from the old Toy Vault collections (galadriel barrow wight and a big witchking) i got all the books, like everyone else doesnt, i got all the hidebrant lotr art printed out and hung on my walls, i got the lotr card sets, i got the very old the hobbit card set, and lastly i got the animated version of sam and frodo's ROTK animated adventure (yes the one with all the singing

[-Imrahil-]

I have the big LotR book with all 3 books in it. Has the cool cover drawing with Frodo, Sam, and Gollum looking at the Black Gate. Also have the smaller books for traveling and computer room.

[Pookabunny]

I've got a pair of socks that are too small, so I call them my "Hobbit socks". smilies/biggrin.gif

[Morai]

Let's see, I have:

1) LOTR VHS (non-extended)

2) Too many prized Frodo/Mr. Wood pictures, and articles

3)USA Today Official TTT Poster

4) I think my friend is going to give me a LOTR bookmark for christmas

5) My Unoficial Frodo Impersonator Costume. (All bought seperatley at the local discount store)

[Orual]

I have six action figures (Sam, Frodo, Pippin, Merry, Legolas, and an orc that came with Merry and Pippin), three One Rings (isn't that wrong?), two bookmarks, the "Return of the Rings" TIME magazine, the USAToday poster and all those puzzles and games and stuff from that one, the review from EW (I was horrified by the "B" rating, but then I saw it...le sigh!), and tomorrow I think our paper will have a review in it, so I'll save that. I also have all the clippings from the last Oscar coverage in our paper, and a picture of Orlando Bloom from USAToday a while back.

~*~Orual the Collector~*~

[-Imrahil-]

I just bought the Frodo and Sam action figures. Awesome little things!

I want Treebeard next.

[Samwise]

Oh! I totally forgot about my LOTR video!!!
And NO FAIR about the action figures! I haven't been able to find them anywhere!! smilies/frown.gif

Hobbit socks... smilies/wink.gif I like that.

[Pookabunny]

I also have some jeans that are getting smaller. So with those jeans and my hobbit socks, I can have an outfit the shire would be proud of! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Samwise... you can get a lot of FOTR action figured at KBee Toys (and they are on sale now)! They also had some TTT figures, but I think that my mom says she's seen the most at Target. I believed I am receiving a stock pile for Christmas... YAY!

Also, have you seen the wonderful Sam and Frodo figures from Applause??? You can see them at their website... www.applause.com (http://www.applause.com) - they look most like them than any other figures I've seen!!!
I must now go to join pio at our LOTR merchandise anonymous meeting...

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

http://www.psy-strike.com/toys.jpg Here's Frodo and Sam... but the website has so much more great things, and these are the ones that are really hard to come by.

[ December 22, 2002: Message edited by: Tigerlily Gamgee ]

[Samwise]

Oh..those are sooooooo cool.....*writing down website address....* Much thanks, Miss Tigerlily!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

Sounds great Samwise!

I've been gathering the Movie cards (not the trading card game) and I got 2 really cool ones. One is a foil of Legolas the other is a piece of movie memrobelia; a piece of Pippin's cloak.

[Gorwingel]

I have a rather large collection which includes
My large FOTR final poster
a small collection of trading cards
the official LOTR movie guide and the TTT visual companion
The bookmarks(bought ones and free ones from Library)
Multiple magazines(including ones I carried all the way from Britan)
Ian McKellen signed water bottle from when I met him in Seattle
And leaf pin from Lorien, from the Noble collection
Oh and my collection is still growing smilies/wink.gif

[Gorwingel]

Oh yeah, the DVD's of course, theatrical and extended smilies/wink.gif
And both Soundtracks, I just got TTT recently
smilies/biggrin.gif
And the daily calender, which I cannot wait for the New Year so that I can use it smilies/cool.gif

[ December 29, 2002: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

[Samwise]

the other is...of movie memrobelia; a piece of Pippin's cloak.


Only a peice of the cloak? smilies/frown.gif smilies/confused.gif

[Raefindel]

Ya know, Master Samwise, I asked for the "whole cloak" and they cut a hole in the cloak and gave me the piece! smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

Hm. Now that dosen't seem fair in th' least, Miss Rae. Cheapskates.... smilies/wink.gif

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

OOOoooo! Rae! I was given a collector's card with a piece of Sam's traveling coat in it! I don't know where my friend got it, but it is truly a treasure now.
I got some great giveaways at the midnight showing too: A Fan Club mag, a free long sleeve T-shirt (compliments of a local radio station and New Line Cinema), some Decipher cards, and the same friend that gave me the above gave me a set of those toys that come in the German prize eggs!!!! It was so fun!

Samwise... I found the Frodo and Sam at Suncoast Videos... do they have those by you? They are so cute, and quite sizeable! I also got the Treebeard with Merry and Pippin (the Applause not the Toybiz version).

[Samwise]

No, Miss Tigerlily, 'fraid I never heard of it. Oh, well. My "Sam" is still trying to convince my "Frodo" that my bears are friendly, anyway, and I don't know what my bears would do if I had a Sam and Frodo with "arms" drawn. smilies/tongue.gif

[Morai]

Hmm...some more additions on Christmas.

1) Finding God in LOTR (By Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware)

2) And I forgot to mention that "The One Ring" came with the bookmark that my friend gave me.

[Nianna Telmnar]

Well, I don't have the money to go out and buy all this wonderful stuff, but for Christmas I got this beautiful dark green suade shirt. It has long sleeves and the coller laces up. I call it my "elf shirt". I figured I could post that here since someone talked about their "hobbit socks". very cute by the way...

[Marsyas]

My collection is as follows:

2 movie posters from FotR
The 4-disc extended edition collectors set
dvd - compliments of my wonderful boyfriend
All three books
The Silmarillion
And my friend - she has all the knowledge on
this stuff that I could possibly want!

*~Marsyas~*

[Samwise]

Oh, yeah, I forgot....
"The Nine Walkers"--a card from the LOTR Trading Card Game--encased in plastic. My first ever purchase off of Ebay. smilies/biggrin.gif

[akhtene]

Oh, how lucky you all here are!!!
I can't get hold of anything so cool - nothing seems to be on sale here, and I've no idea how you buy things by Internet.
And what makes it absolitely unfair - my daughter has stuffed the flat with her H-P stuff. Why can't I? Why aren't they selling anything???
I've only got books (in English and in Russian), the film in English - had to search hard for it... and lots of 'rubbish' in my poor computer.
Just say you are sorry for me... smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif

[Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood]

I just bought some more stuff today so now I have:

-The LOTR series
-The Silmarillion
-The Book of Lost Tales part 1
-The Book of Lost Tales part 2
-The Unfinished Tales
-The Lays of Beleriand
-The Atlas of Middle-Earth
-The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth
-The FoTR DVD
-The FoTR extended version DVD with book ends
-The Hobbit Companion(though I'm an elf)
-FoTR soundtrack(still got to get the TTT soundtrack)
-a bow and arrow(its just related to this stuff)
-a pretty elvish looking dress


Hmm... I think that's it. Yep and my collection shall continue to grow!!

[Faye Took]

Well I have

-Frodo, Sam, Nazgul, and Legolas action figure.
-FotR and TTT soundtracks
-TT movie poster that has the TT
-3 FotR posters
-YM magazines with Elijah and Orlando, Time Magazie with TTT pictures.
-Newspaper articles and pictures
-Trading Cards
-FotR DVD and Extended DVD (with bookends)
- National Geographic DVD
-FotR Video game for PS2 and The Two Towers Video game.
-The Silmarillion
-LotR Trilogy

I think thats all...not quite sure.

[Thengise Greenleaf of Mirkwood]

*slaps head* I forgot some others:

-The Hobbit(pretty green hard cover)
-A map of The Hobbit
-YM magazines with Orlando and Elijah
-National Geographic DVD
-The Hobbit cartoon an VHS(yes i know, kinda scary)
-The Lord of the Rings cartoon on VHS(also a bit scary)

Okay this time I think I'm done...

[Samwise]

Well, tonight I got a late Christmas gift from my "LOTR expert" friend. smilies/biggrin.gif The Samwise Gamgee action figure w/Moria mines battle action base from Toy Biz. Not quite as nice as the ones above, but not bad, either. smilies/wink.gifHe even comes with a sword in one hand and a saucepan in the other, so he can "whack" the Orc that's sticking its head through the door (okay, yeah, I've played with it.....) ;D

"I think I'm beginnin' to get th' hang of this!"

[Raefindel]

Tigerlilly, you're the only one I ever heard of who also had a piece of a cloak! They must be special!

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Really? Wow.
I've seen the costume cards on Ebay, but I have no clue where my friend got it (though I know she went to the Toronto exhibit, so I suspected that she got it there... since it was a costume exhibit... maybe...).

[Raefindel]

I want this; http://www.noblecollection.com/images/large/NN2836L2.jpg

[Morai]

If it's appropriate, I'd like to add my memories of TTT. I absolutely fell in love with Frodo and Gollum all over again.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Ooooo!!!! I saw that at Noble Collections, Rae! It is lovely. I am also fond of the Rivendell inspired necklace, but I spent my wad on the Evenstar pendant... so my LOTR jewelry buying is currently at a hault.
I kinda hope they make a replica of Eowyn's necklace because I plan on dressing up as her for ROTK.

[Samwise]

So, now my LOTR collection consists of:

Sam and Bill (my prize peice)

The special edition TV Guide with all 4 Hobbits on the cover

A magazine I can't remember the title of with the page open to an article about LOTR---again w/a picture of all 4 Hobbits

"The Arms of the Hobbits"--a plaque with replicas of the 4 Hobbit swords and of course, the weapon of all weapons, Sam's saucepan

Sam's dear companion, Frodo

A stack of newspaper inserts about LOTR/TTT, and one that includes a large article about Li'l Mr. Wood

...and lastly, a Spanish version of the book, "A Bad Case of Stripes". (Yeah, I know it's not LOTR, but there is a site where you can hear this book being read by Sean Astin)

Added: some interesting little "viewmaster" type thingies that each focus on one character--in this case Gandalf, Frodo, Bilbo, Aragorn, and (((shudder))) the Ringwraiths (hm. That's 9 characters...oh well.) The guy I bought them from said there's another series he'll soon have for sale, which had BETTER include SAM!! smilies/wink.gif
Soon I'll have one of Li'l Mr. Wood (OOC), and I hope to find one of Sean Astin.

[ 9:32 PM November 29, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

My collection consists of:
*several sets of paperback copies of the Silm, the Hobbit, & LotR (from current versions with movie photos to the old psychedelic ones with emus/eggplants)
*BoLT part 1 & 2
*history of LotR parts 1-4
*Tolkein Illustrated Encyclopedia
*Atlas of Middle-Earth
*paperback of Bored of the Rings
*the Alan Lee illustrated centenary of LotR
*the Annotated Hobbit
*first American ed Silm
*collectors ed Hobbit
*first ed collectors ed LotR
*unabridged audio cd's of Silm, Hobbit & LotR
*theatrical release dvd FotR
*extended version dvd FotR
*approx 200-300 photos from the film that cycle as screensavers/wallpaper in both my home computer & my work computer
*miniature replica of Sting (letter opener size)
*full-size replica of Sting with scabbard
*full-size replica of Strider's ranger sword
*(the full-size replica of Narsil is still on back order)

My son & one or two friends are envious. My daughter and the rest of my friends (and co-workers) think I've gone off the deep end. However, the collection has acquired a life of its own and will continue to grow. I may have to get a part time job to help pay for my addiction, but obsession requires sacrifices.

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

the one where you can push a button on Sam's back and he whacks an orc on the head with the saucepan in his hand!

Samwise: Where did you find that?!?!? I don't go in for action figures, but I think my collection needs this one. smilies/tongue.gif ::We wantss it preciouss. We wantss it. Musst have it.:: (I meant to ask on my previous post, but I hit the 'add reply' too quick.)

[Samwise]

*miniature replica of Sting (letter opener size)
*full-size replica of Sting with scabbard

Oooh...I've always wanted a full-size "Sting" It's just explaining to my mother why I bought a sword.... smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

It was a Christmas gift.
I did see another at Kaybee Toys, though, if you have one near you. I suppose they'd be at any big toystore (that's good enough to carry LOTR stuff) smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Oooh...I've always wanted a full-size "Sting" It's just explaining to my mother why I bought a sword....


For those of us who are obsessed, no explanation is needed. For those who are not, no explanation is sufficient. smilies/cool.gif
Go ahead and buy it, Samwise...you know your collection needs it. smilies/evil.gif

[Samwise]

Well, then there's this teeny tiny problem of FINDING one.... smilies/tongue.gif

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon1.gif

[ August 13, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Samwise: I sent you a PM with the website where I got mine. Didn't want to get in trouble with B-W by putting the link here. It would definitely be a great addition to your collection! smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Oi....if only they paid Preschool teachers more.... smilies/frown.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Tell all your family and friends to give you cash in lieu of gifts for your birthday, and then buy it as a birthday gift for yourself. (The swords were my birthday gift to myself.)
If that doesn't work, then there's always that letter to Santa... smilies/tongue.gif

[Sillabub]

Hmm, lemme see....My wall is taken up by pictures from CATS, so nothing can go there...AHHH!Ok!
-The Fellowship (book), which I smuggled from my sister's room (she keeps her books under lock & key I swear!)
-Various parts of the book I have re-written
-character sketches (about 3)
-stories I've printed off the net
Sorry, I don't have a big collection! I just recently became obsessed with LOTR, so I haven't had much time to build up one!

[Morai]

Don't feel bad Sillabub, I think you already have more in your collection than I do. (And I've been a fan since Last January, sad isn't it?) Oh well, my collection will get bigger when TTT comes out on VHS. (Not till the end of August no.... smilies/frown.gif smilies/eek.gif )

[Samwise]

Perfectly all right not to have a BIG collection---you get what you get 'cause you like it--at least I do. smilies/wink.gif

I've since added a signed photo of Li'l Mr. Wood to my collection, and am searching for one of Mr. Astin (OOC). smilies/biggrin.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

My collection consists of:
*several sets of paperback copies of the Silm, the Hobbit, & LotR (from current versions with movie photos to the old psychedelic ones with emus/eggplants)
*BoLT part 1 & 2
*history of LotR parts 1-4
*Tolkein Illustrated Encyclopedia
*Atlas of Middle-Earth
*paperback of Bored of the Rings
*the Alan Lee illustrated centenary of LotR
*the Annotated Hobbit
*first American ed Silm
*collectors ed Hobbit
*first ed collectors ed LotR
*unabridged audio cd's of Silm, Hobbit & LotR
*theatrical release dvd FotR
*extended version dvd FotR
*approx 200-300 photos from the film that cycle as screensavers/wallpaper in both my home computer & my work computer
*miniature replica of Sting (letter opener size)
*full-size replica of Sting with scabbard
*full-size replica of Strider's ranger sword
*(the full-size replica of Narsil is still on back order)

Wooohooo!! Narsil came back in stock. It's now on display in my living room with the other two. These swords are sooo awesome!! I've also acquired the Éomer and Aragorn action figures (with Sword Attack Action & Real Arrow Launching Action, respectively).

Samwise: I haven't been able to locate that Sam with the skillet figure anywhere, but I'm still searching. I won't give up. smilies/wink.gif **There is still hope!**

[Samwise]

Don't. He'll be worth it. I can't get over the DETAIL they put into those (well, I've only had ONE to closely study,)action figures! smilies/eek.gif They are really great!
I saw a Sam figure like mine, in box, on ebay--don't know if that would be an option for you.

As for the full-size Sting for me, maybe someday....still working on the Sean Astin (OOC) photo. smilies/frown.gif I've been trying ebay, but all they seem to have is him IC. I know they sell photos on Mr. Astin's "Official" site, but $30.... smilies/tongue.gif Agh....delimmas.... smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Samwise]

Oh, and this isn't really LOTR, but I did recently recieve a mint condition set of Topps GOONIES stickers...featuring none other than the actor who played my fave li'l hobbit--before he was "grown up"! smilies/wink.gif Oi....

[Gorwingel]

I just added two small things to my GROWING collection. In a small store in Spokane Washington I was able to find the Bag End keychain. It is the one that when you open the door and look in you can see Gandalf, it is very cool. And I also ordered the light up One Ring one from the internet, when I get my own car (like that will ever happen) it is going on my keys!

I think this summer I may buy a sword. It would really like to have Eowyn's when it comes out (I don't really like any of the others except for maybe Sting)

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I've since added a signed photo of Li'l Mr. Wood to my collection, and am searching for one of Mr. Astin

Samwise: I meant to ask in my last post but hit the 'Add Reply' too quick. Which pic of Elijah did you get? How big? (I'm so envious!) smilies/cool.gif Did you find it on ebay?

I think the next addition to my collection might be the life-size standups for Frodo (and/or the 4 hobbits) and Aragorn. **I told you this collection had a life of its own**

[Samwise]

I was able to find the Bag End keychain.

Oh...I remember seeing that offered on line back when FOTR came out. smilies/frown.gif Was still not sure of ordering on line then. Out of all the ones they offered, I would have liked to own that one.

[Samwise]

Samwise: I meant to ask in my last post but hit the 'Add Reply' too quick. Which pic of Elijah did you get? How big? (I'm so envious!) Did you find it on ebay?


Which one? Um....it's of him in a dark shirt and tie, big smile, (teeth and all)...the light's a little funny--kind of makes him look like he has a sunburn.... but it's cute. It's an 8x10, and yep, ebay.

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Morai]

I haven't bought any action figures, plainly just because I've only found one that I think really catches those hobbit faces. (Making Frodo seem to fierce, and Merry and Pippin don't seem anything like the movie) Sigh smilies/rolleyes.gif , Though online I saw adorable German Frodo doll, unfortunatly I haven't seen it in America.

I'm also looking for a cute pic of all four hobbits, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin, haven't found much. Man! I must be picky! smilies/redface.gif

[Samwise]

I think Sideshow Toy does a fairly good job of capturing the Hobbit faces....I thought, when I first got my Sam and Bill, that they could have sculpted a little more "weight" into his face, but otherwise it's very well done. Of course, Sideshow items would cause a bit more strain on the pocketbook than would something from (ie smilies/smile.gif Kaybee Toys... smilies/frown.gif

[Lindril Arvilya]

Alright... here's mine:

~FotR (yellow), TTT (red) hardcover books, and I'll get RotK for Christmas. (It's an annual thing)
~Aragorn, Arwen, Asfaloth, Frodo, Legolas action figures
~Frodo/Sam, Merry/Pippin, Aragorn bookmarks
~One Ring (from my mom's Bilbo bookmark, she said it was too bulky so I "relieved" her of it) which I put on a chain (and the chain looks just like the movie one!)
~FotR Movie Guide
~"The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy" (get this book!)
~guide/program thing from both exhibits, including newspaper articles promoting said exhibits and ticket stubs
~"Poems from The Lord of the Rings" (illustrated by Alan Jackson!)
~"The Magical Worlds of Lord of the Rings"
~"Symphony #1- The Lord of the Rings"
~mounted poster, circa 1988 (gorgeous faces on the characters, and my, Gollum looks creepy!)
~Elven cloak (grey wool), with hood and golden leaf clasp
~photos of my kindred spirit Katherine dressed as an Elf for TTT exhibit (very convincingly too, may I add)
~my own Elvish shirt, black velvet with a lace-up front
~a drawing of the Moria door which I did for Art class
~my agenda, completely full of LotR jokes, pictures, and quotes
~the '80 and '81 Hildebrandt calendars
~2003 TTT calendar
~about four trading cards
~FotR video
~many, many newspaper articles (I have the cast composite photo which I cut out under glass now!)
~many, many comic strips (such as the "Heart of the City" or "Get Fuzzy" ones with LotR parodies or references)
~floppy disk full of Middle Earth artwork
~a file on my computer, filled with images of the movie characters and book illustrations
~a file of some of the better parodies/jokes/songs on this site
~membership at at least three LotR websites
~"Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia" (I knew my boyfriend was right for me when he bought me this...)
~soon to add: Sting replica, various t-shirts I have yet to get made, FotR Extended DVD (my birthday's coming up)

Things that are not mine, but which I've still managed to "collect":
~"The Silmarillion" (black & silver version) belongs to my best friend's little sister
~The Hobbit, FotR, TTT, RotK 1971 edition, signed by... my mom in '73!
~Faramir action figure, belongs to my brother
~FotR, TTT soundtracks, belong to my mom (but I bought them for her)
~"The Map of Tolkien's Middle Earth", belongs to my brother
~"Tolkien: A Look Behind the Rings" 1969 edition, belongs to my mom
~"A Guide to Middle Earth" 1971 edition, belongs to my mom
~one other book that I seem to have lost in my room, it's about Tolkien's fairy tales, has Leaf By Niggle in it... I'll find it eventually, and give it back to my mom

That may possibly be it. But I'm not sure. I'll add as I think of more.

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Lindril Arvilya ]

[ May 19, 2003: Message edited by: Lindril Arvilya ]

[Samwise]

I know what you mean. I'm quite picky too...I keep getting ebay notices about the "Sean Astin Signed Photo" I'm looking for, and when I go to look at the item they're showing it's either of him as Sam, or him as Rudy, and while he still looks like himself as Rudy, I want a pic of him as himself!! smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Samwise]

~Elven cloak (grey wool), with hood and golden leaf clasp

Oooh....another thing I'd like to get is a cloak. I do have a hand-made Elven Brooch, but It's not big enough to hold a cloak together. I could just do the tie-up style like my Sam. smilies/biggrin.gif

~many, many comic strips (such as the "Heart of the City" or "Get Fuzzy" ones with LotR parodies or references)

"Get Fuzzy?" can't recall any Tolkien references in that one...though really, I don't get a hold of the paper all that often...can you give some examples?

I really enjoy the Fox Trot LOTR parodies...but I've only seen them on line.
smilies/frown.gif

[Lindril Arvilya]

There were about three (in a row) in Get Fuzzy, concerning this little black cat called Frodo. Then Bucky started doing weird "my precious" stuff with a teddy bear and so on. It wasn't exactly an epic.

And congratulate me. I am no longer a Wight. This was my 251 post. Huzzah. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Samwise]

Ah, okay. Have you ever seen the Fox Trot ones? Those are funny. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Luinalatawen]

My collection:

2 copies of LotR
1 copy of The Hobbit
1 copy of The Silm
1 copy of UT
A Tolkien Miscellany from QPB bookclub- has just about all of Tolkien's other works!
The Languages of ME by R. Noel
The visual companion for TTT
The Making of the Movies book
Tolkien Bestiary by D. Day
6 Action Figures
-Legolas
-Aragorn
-Gandalf
-Saruman
-Theoden
-Gondorian Ranger, I think
Various clippings and articles about cast memebers, Tolkien, the movies, books, and more
LotR Fellowship daily calendar
LotR Fellowship datebook
TTT poster featuring Aragorn with Arwen and Eowyn
Folder on my computer with almost 600 pictures, files, and sound clips
Taped video copy of the TTT tv special
FotR DVD
FotR Extended DVD
FotR Soundtrack
TTT Collector's ed. soundtrack
About 12 bookmarks
All of the bookmarks that you can get from libraries for free
2 packs of card things

There's probably more.


Oooh...I've always wanted a full-size "Sting" It's just explaining to my mother why I bought a sword....

Are you talking about a real sword or the toy ones that you can get that light up and make noise? Because those are a lot cheaper. I saw them in Wal-Mart. And I didn't see them- there were two empty packages. Someone must've wanted to have a duel so badly that they didn't pay...

[ May 18, 2003: Message edited by: Luinalatawen ]

[ August 18, 2003: Message edited by: Luinalatawen ]

[Samwise]

Light up and make noise? Never saw one of those. I guess what I meant was a "real" one (replica).

[Luinalatawen]

Yes! It lights up and makes a metal clanging noise when you hit it against something. I was lauging in the store when I saw it.

[Samwise]

LOL! Hm. That would be nice to have just for the fun of it. smilies/biggrin.gif

[steve]

im gona revamp my list
I got
-action figgures
aragorn
legolas (reg and helms deep)
sam
frodo
merry (2 of him)
pip (2 of him)
gandalf (grey and white with shadowfax)
gimli
Eomer
theoden
rohan warrior
grima
saruman
easterling warrior
moria goblin
ugluck (new and the old toyvault)
grishnak
lurtz
orc overseer
boromir
faramir
cave troll
galadriel (toyvault)
Barrow wight (toyvault)
sauron
nazgul
witchking
witchking (twilight world)
nazgul on horsey
Witchking (Toyvault 12inch)
urukhai beserker
arwen asn asfolath(i know i spelt horsey name wrong)
elven archer
Smeagol/Gollum (my price posession)
treebeard (i use him as a picture frame)
mini cavetroll from burgerking
Gondor ranger

books-
hobbit
Lotr (hardback set softback set)
book of lost tales 1&2
shapin of Me
lays of beleriand
unfinished tales
silm
Tolkien reader
-Tolkien bestiary-
-atlas of middleearth-

videos-
FotR (vhs)
RotK (old animated singing one)

games-
Lotr Risk
FotR (snes)
TTT (gamecube)
(i got like every version for every LotR map ever made for starcraft also)

Misc-
Aragorn goblet from burgerking
Grima bookmark
Whole BBC reading of LotR downloaded

[ May 21, 2003: Message edited by: steve ]

[Samwise]

*After looking over steve's list.* smilies/eek.gif

WHOA... smilies/eek.gif

I think I have to go back and update mine, too, now that you mention it.... smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

Okay, let's see....

Sam and Bill (my prize peice)

The special edition TV Guide with all 4 Hobbits on the cover

A magazine I can't remember the title of with the page open to an article about LOTR---again w/a picture of all 4 Hobbits

"The Arms of the Hobbits"--a plaque with replicas of the 4 Hobbit swords and of course, the weapon of all weapons, Sam's saucepan

Sam's dear companion, Frodo

A stack of newspaper inserts about LOTR/TTT, and one that includes a large article about Li'l Mr. Wood

...and lastly, a Spanish version of the book, "A Bad Case of Stripes". (Yeah, I know it's not LOTR, but there is a site where you can hear this book being read by Sean Astin)

Update:
Signed photo of Li'l' Mr. Wood
Two "Hobbit coins"-- one a "Shire Coin" and the other a "Haypenny"
3 cards--*One that came from a game, with the pic of the Fellowship on it at the Council of Elrond when he says, "Nine companions to match the nine Ringwriaths-so be it."
*One with the pic of all four Hobbits with their swords drawn
*...and the third with the pic of Frodo holding Sting in Rivendell
A set of LOTR mini-viewers--each with scenes depicting a certain character---Aragorn, Bilbo, Gandalf, Frodo, and the Ringwraiths

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Are you talking about a real sword or the toy ones that you can get that light up and make noise?

I was referring to the real full-size Sting, Narsil & ranger sword replicas that I own.

"The Arms of the Hobbits"--a plaque with replicas of the 4 Hobbit swords and of course, the weapon of all weapons, Sam's saucepan.

Two "Hobbit coins"-- one a "Shire Coin" and the other a "Haypenny"


Samwise: Where did you find these? I'm still searching for the Sam action figure, but I think my collection needs both of these. The weapons would look great on display with my swords. (we wantss it precious!! we wantss it!) I've never seen any coins...but I would like to add them to my collection. smilies/cool.gif

[Samwise]

Well, the "Arms of the Hobbits" came from Sideshow Toy. The coins I got on ebay. smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Success!!! I found the 'Samwise with the skillet' action figure. Or I should say, a friend found Sam for me. One of my very few friends who doesn't think my Tolkien obsession strange found Sam at an outlet mall toy store and brought him back for me. He is so awesome!! smilies/cool.gif In addition, I also acquired the Twilight Nazgúl, the Helm's Deep Aragorn, Merry & Pippin (with swords & elven cloaks), & Frodo with light-up Sting & elven cloak. I will be headed to that outlet mall this weekend in search of some of the other figures.

~~~~~Eleventy-one posts! Go me!~~~~~

[ May 28, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Samwise]

Way to go!! smilies/biggrin.gif Where are you going to keep it? Mine is on the table underneath which I keep my "Sam and Bill" and "Frodo". smilies/wink.gif
<--- Three guesses who my new pic is of, and the first two don't count. smilies/wink.gif

[ May 28, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Finwe]

It's Sean Astin definitely.

[Samwise]

You would of course be right. smilies/wink.gif Another part of my collection consists of web pics of Mr. Astin as Sam, and I of course have a ton....many of them are him out of character, and a few, like this, are "little kid" (okay, he was 13, but he didn't look it) pics. I have a couple "little kid" pics of Li'l Mr. Wood, too, but not as many as of Mr. Astin. smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

COLLECTION UPDATE:

FotR action figures:
Samwise (I actually bought 2 of Sam--one to play with & one to collect)
Strider
Gandalf
Gimli
Saruman
Witch King Ringwraith

TTT action figures:
Aragorn
Aragorn Helm's Deep
Eomer
Merry & Pippin
Frodo
Twilight Ringwraith

LotR Risk board game
LotR kite (with Frodo & Gandalf)


I think you started something, Samwise! I was never interested in action figures before...

[Samwise]

Samwise (I actually bought 2 of Sam--one to play with & one to collect)


He he....yeah. I don't do it as much as I did when I first got him, but every now and again when I walk by that table I can't resist pushing the button under Sam's cloak and saying (yes, aloud) "I think I'm gettin' the hang of this!"

I will soon be adding yet another peice to my collection...an autographed pic of none other than Sean Astin!! smilies/biggrin.gif Sadly, it's in black and white (he's got such pretty colored eyes....sigh..) but hey, beggars can't be choosers. Someday I may find one in color....not to mention a Sting I can afford... smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

COLLECTION UPDATE:

FotR action figures:
Samwise (I actually bought 2 of Sam--one to play with & one to collect)
Strider
Gandalf
Gimli
Saruman
Witch King Ringwraith
Frodo (with ring)*
Legolas *

*I had to buy 2 of each of these also. My grandchildren & I played with them yesterday. (They said they could still see me when I put Frodo's ring on, but I know they couldn't.)

"When you're a Hobbit, you're always looking up."~Sean Astin, Goonies DVD

Love your new sig, Samwise!!

[Samwise]

My grandchildren & I played with them yesterday. (They said they could still see me when I put Frodo's ring on, but I know they couldn't.)

LOL....even though, Like the REAL Faramir (not that impostor in the movie) I wouldn't touch the Ring or even a replica if it were laying by the side of the highway, I can tell in other ways you're a woman after my own heart. smilies/wink.gif

quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"When you're a Hobbit, you're always looking up."~Sean Astin, Goonies DVD

Love your new sig, Samwise!!
Thank you. smilies/wink.gif I was watching the Goonies DVD with my friend (and hour or so after we went to see FOTR for the first time), and Sean Astin was sitting there with the rest of the grown up-cast, and one of them said, "There we are again, looking up." and Mr. Astin said....that quote. Needless to say, I BUSTED UP laughing.... smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
| From: Road to Rivendell: 203 miles from Hobbiton, applying Elvish insect repellent |
LOL----just now noticed this....I LIKE IT! smilies/wink.gif

[Morai]

...and lastly, a Spanish version of the book, "A Bad Case of Stripes". (Yeah, I know it's not LOTR, but there is a site where you can hear this book being read by Sean Astin)
Samwise, there's a video (on same site I belive) of Elijah Wood reading a book called "Me and My Cat?".

Anyways, back on topic, I think I'm going to ask for one of those light-up swords for my birthday. Toy versions of Sting sound too much fun to pass up.

[Samwise]

The same site? Hm. Going to have to surf around that site a bit more....

Still waiting for my Sean Astin John Hancock from Ebay...sigh...they're probably waiting for my check to clear.....

(rereads letter):
BlankItem # 3330737147
Sean Astin 8X10 Photo

Once again, congratulations on being the winner of this auction! I have received your check, and I will be sending this item to you on 6/24 (10 days for check clearing). I appreciate your patience.
Thank you very much for participating. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Take care.
Regards,
celebpic


Sigh....yeah, they're waiting..... smilies/tongue.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I was watching the Goonies DVD with my friend (an hour or so after we went to see FOTR for the first time), and Sean Astin was sitting there with the rest of the grown-up cast, and one of them said, "There we are again, looking up." and Mr. Astin said....that quote. Needless to say, I BUSTED UP laughing....

I actually just watched "The Goonies" for the first time this past weekend (with my grandkids). I had never seen it before and a friend loaned me her video. My 9-year-old granddaughter is a LotR fan, and she spotted young "Sam" right off. (And he really does look very young.) As well as young "Frodo" when we watched "Adventures of Huck Finn". I really enjoyed it, so now I'll have to buy the dvd. smilies/cool.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Still waiting for my Sean Astin John Hancock from Ebay...sigh...they're probably waiting for my check to clear.....

Samwise: Did you get your picture from e-Bay yet? How does it look? Awesome, I bet!

No new additions to my collection lately, but I'm still debating with myself on the Shards of Narsil. It's currently back in stock, but I'm a bit short of funds at the moment. Hopefully, it will still be available after payday...

[Samwise]

No, haven't gotten him -- the photo yet... smilies/frown.gif One day soon, I'm thinking. Hopefully by the end of the month. I know what you mean about being short on funds...I'll be off work for the summer, soon, so I'm steering clear of EBAY.... smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/tongue.gif

Samwise, there's a video (on same site I belive) of Elijah Wood reading a book called "Me and My Cat?".
Eh....went to the site (at least I think it was the right place) and got a site with everything in German?? Maybe I did it wrong. smilies/frown.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Collection update:

Just found "Frodo & Sam in the elven boat" action figures as well as "Gimli and Uruk-Hai warrier" today. Had to buy 2 of the "Frodo & Sam", so that I could play with one of them. I'm so excited.

I decided not to get the Shards of Narsil at this time. I just found out that Legolas' white knives w/sheaths, Aragorn's dagger that he got from Celeborn and the scabbard for his Ranger sword are supposed to be released before the end of this year, so I'm going to save my money for those. (Maybe it's time to look for that second job... smilies/tongue.gif )

[Samwise]

smilies/eek.gif Aw, not FAIR!!!! Where did you find "Frodo and SAM"?????

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Aw, not FAIR!!!! Where did you find "Frodo and SAM"?????

Samwise: Here in Austin (TX) there are a couple of retail KB Toys in malls, plus in San Marcos there's a KB in the outlet mall. Most of my Fellowship figures I found at the outlet store, but I just happened to go into one of the mall locations yesterday and they had a few Fellowship figures on clearance. Since they had 2 of the boat, I had to buy both. It looks so cool on my entertainment center with my other Sam, Frodo & Legolas...sometimes, it's just pure luck!! smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

Bummer, bummer, bummer.....
The Sting I'm going to own one day-----> http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon1.gif

[peonydeepdelver]

I have...
-FOTR DVD
-FOTR Extended DVD (not with the Argonath bookends)
-The Hobbit (cover art by Alan Lee)
-FOTR (cover art is pic of Rivendell like in movie by Alan Lee)
-The Silmarillion (cover art by Michael Dringenburg)
-FOTR game for Playstation 2 (which is kinda moronic, and you can barely tell any of the hobbits except Pippin apart)
-TTT game for Gameboy Advance (it's fun for everyone, and you can be EOWYN! smilies/tongue.gif )
-TTT game for Playstation 2 (where the only good character to be is Aragorn)
-The ROTK teaser poster with Aragorn as my PC background (with those stalker eyes, as my brother calls it... smilies/rolleyes.gif )
-The One Ring bookmark with One Ring (my old ring fell down the toilet... don't ask... smilies/biggrin.gif )
-FOTR soundtrack
-TTT soundtrack
-Merry and Pippin action figures with Elven cloaks and SWORD-SWINGING ACTION! smilies/biggrin.gif
-Grishnakh action figure with SWORD-SWINGING ACTION!

Yeah, as if all action figures don't have SWORD-SWINGING ACTION! printed across the box... smilies/rolleyes.gif

Seriously, if you want action figures, go to KB TOYS!!! I went there to get mine, and they have a lot of them (like Theoden and Frodo and Aragorn). Where I went they were only $8.99 each! smilies/eek.gif That's pretty cheap... But they didn't have some of them that you guys mentioned, like the Frodo + Sam boat one (did they have SWORD-SWINGING ACTION!, me wonders...) smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

Yeah, as if all action figures don't have SWORD-SWINGING ACTION! printed across the box...

LOL....good question, Peony! smilies/wink.gif
I don't recall if it said it on the box, but the Sam with Mordor Action Station figure I have (recieved as a gift) has SAUCEPAN SWINGING ACTION! (No kidding....)
Ooh. Been such a long time since I played a good adventure game. smilies/eek.gif What are the "objects" of the ones you mentioned?

[Samwise]

Samwise: Did you get your picture from e-Bay yet? How does it look? Awesome, I bet!


Whoops. Sorry, I got him last week. SIGH....he's even handsome in black and white. I think it's a when-he-was-younger-than-LOTR pic, though--not MIKEY young, but young. He's not as chunky, and I swear he's got freckles.... smilies/wink.gif

[peonydeepdelver]

What are the "objects" of the ones you mentioned?

Well in TTT (both of them) you basically kill Orcs. smilies/tongue.gif Except in the Gameboy version, you can collect armor and new weapons and stuff. The FOTR game is where you're either Gandalf, Frodo, or Aragorn, and you just walk around doing stuff. They're all pretty good. The TTT ones are based on the film, and FOTR is based on the book, and it has Tom Bombadil Goldberry in it. And the Barrow-Wight smilies/biggrin.gif . And NOB! YAY! smilies/wink.gif I'm his biggest/only fan...

[Samwise]

Cool. I'd like to see them, at least. Sigh...

[Raefindel]

My sting keychain no longer glows blue and there's not way to fix it! smilies/eek.gif

[Liriodendron]

My husband just got Boromir and Lurtz, boxed together with bow, sword, shield and horn, on sale for $9.99. He really likes Boromir! I like my complete circle of Burger King figures, connected to the one ring, that I got at a garage sale for $2.00. smilies/biggrin.gif All the figures either light up and/or speak. I put it on a lazy susan. smilies/smile.gif smilies/cool.gif

[Samwise]

OH NO!!!!! Miss Rae, that's jus' awful!!!! How're you supposed t' know when Orcs're coming!! I suggest you get that sweet nice hubby of yours to find you a new one!!! smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

I like my complete circle of Burger King figures, connected to the one ring, that I got at a garage sale for $2.00.
I've found lots of good deals at garage sales...though in the case of that particular set I would have kept the Sam and given the rest away....okay, maybe kept the Frodo to keep Sam company...

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

But they didn't have some of them that you guys mentioned, like the Frodo + Sam boat one

peonydeepdelver: This is one of the Fellowship sets. There are a couple of KB's at outlet malls here in central Texas, and that where I've found almost all of my Fellowship figures. My TTT figures I've gotten either at the KB retail, or Elf Mart (WalMart to the non-Tolkienites).

My husband just got Boromir and Lurtz, boxed together with bow, sword, shield and horn, on sale for $9.99.

Liriodendron: Was that in the green Fellowship box or the gold/brown TTT box? I've been looking for them for a while.

Whoops. Sorry, I got him last week. SIGH....he's even handsome in black and white. I think it's a when-he-was-younger-than-LOTR pic, though--not MIKEY young, but young. He's not as chunky, and I swear he's got freckles.

Samwise: Between Rudy-young and Samwise-young? Or younger than Rudy?

[Samwise]

Samwise: Between Rudy-young and Samwise-young? Or younger than Rudy?

Um...*looks at pic again* tough one. I THINK it's between Rudy and Samwise...I've seen pics of him between Mikey and Rudy...I think... smilies/wink.gif

[EDIT]
You decide. (http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/celebpic/.mids/seanastinbandw.jpg) smilies/wink.gif

[ July 01, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Liriodendron]

Alatariel, the Boromir/Lurtz is in the green FoTR box. smilies/smile.gif (I hate the "Warning choking hazard" plastered on the front! smilies/mad.gif It's so annoying! )
I thought he said he got it at Sears, and the sales clerk took him to the backroom, showing him some figures that were lurking back there, not on the shelves anymore. Anyway, he was excited, cause he thought Boromir was hard to find (I never looked, I'm not real keen on those plastic figures! smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/wink.gif ) and that Boromir was going for $40 on the internet. I'm glad he's happy! smilies/wink.gif I still like my beautiful snowglobe best! smilies/cool.gif

Whoops! Looks like Kay Bee toys...not Sears!
smilies/redface.gif

[ July 01, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]

[Morai]

By the way, I got a sliver chain to place my "one ring" on. (Now all I need is a grey cloak of Lorien, hairy feet, and a really good hobbit wig....)

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Samwise: Hmmm...that's a tough call. However, he looks a little older than Rudy but not as old as Sam. And you're right, he does look handsome in black and white. I'm envious!!

the sales clerk took him to the backroom, showing him some figures that were lurking back there, not on the shelves anymore. Anyway, he was excited, cause he thought Boromir was hard to find.

Liriodendron: I haven't been able to find Boromir & Lurtz (or Boromir by himself for that matter) in the stores yet, but I'm not giving up. I haunt the retail KB's in town, plus I call the KB outlet stores on the days they get their new stock in to see what LotR figures they received. If they have a new one that I don't have, I'll make the drive to get it (I live in Austin & the outlets are in Hillsboro & San Marcos--about a 3-3 1/2 hour round trip in either direction). I can't understand why my friends call me obsessed! smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Samwise]

he does look handsome in black and white. I'm envious!!
Sigh....I'd rather it was in color...he has such pretty eyes... smilies/rolleyes.gif

Ah, well. smilies/smile.gif You're right. He's still handsome (however old he is....) smilies/wink.gif

Been looking at a couple of different websites in search of a Sting. http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon1.gif They're ALL out of my PRICERANGE!!! smilies/frown.gif One of these days, maybes... smilies/redface.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Update: Just got Hadhafang (Elrond's & Arwen's sword) delivered today. It is really beautiful. Bigger than Sting; smaller than Narsil; with lots of engraving. Incredible workmanship!


Been looking at a couple of different websites in search of a Sting. They're ALL out of my PRICERANGE!!!

Samwise: Have you checked out this website? swords (http://www.mithrilarmoury.com/)

They currently have Sting in stock for $116 plus s&h.

[Samwise]

*Looks* Hm...never saw this site before. smilies/wink.gif I've bookmarked it... http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Haunting pays! I found 'Boromir and Lurtz' and 'Merry and Pippin with the Moria Orc' at one of the local retail KB's. Fortunately, they had two of each in stock...one to collect, one to play with/display. smilies/tongue.gif I found 'Sam in Mordor' with rope climbing action at Elf Mart last week, but they only had one..dang it! Can't play with him yet. smilies/frown.gif

[Liriodendron]

Well congratulations! smilies/cool.gif

[Samwise]

I found 'Sam in Mordor' with rope climbing action at Elf Mart last week, but they only had one..dang it! Can't play with him yet.

Congrats! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif--'Rope climbing action'? Hm....that should be a reason for an LOL, me thinks, but at the moment I'm too worn out to think of why... smilies/redface.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/redface.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Samwise: Just added a fabulous Sean pic to my screensaver collection. Don't know if you've seen it or not, but you might want to check it out here (http://frodoandsam.net/film/gallery/cast-images/cast-sean03.jpg). Really, really nice!!

[Samwise]

Eh....not my style. The man needs to put on a SHIRT for one thing. My style would be more him FULLY dressed, my last avatar, or my current one. smilies/wink.gif
<-------------Aw......

[Samwise]

Sigh. I almost had it. Last night, big bidding war....

I almost had a STING. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewitem&item=2183906838&ssPageName=ADME:X:ON:US:2)!!! smilies/frown.gif Phooey!!! Maybe next time.... smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Sigh. I almost had it. Last night, big bidding war....
I almost had a STING.!!! Phooey!!! Maybe next time....

Samwise: Wow! That price was incredible. Sting with a scabbard for $46.51. Don't give up...just keep searching. You will succeed! (There is always hope...) smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

OH, I've almost got it again!!!! OOOOH!
STING (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2184814020&category=20272&rd=1) may be mine, yet! smilies/wink.gif
~Sam
Sam's online home (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Number_3_Bagshot_Row/?yguid=39722730)

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

OH, I've almost got it again!!!! OOOOH!
STING may be mine, yet!

Samwise: I sure hope you win this bid! I've got my fingers (and toes) crossed for you...

[Samwise]

TY!
1 day and 15 hours, and I am still the high bidder!!!!! smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gorwingel]

I just got back from Comic-Con down in San Diego. Where I got many things to add to my collection.

I first got a whole bunch of free things like pens, pictures, postcards, glowing rings, lanyards, and pins from the New Line booth. My favorite personally being my FOTR pin (but right now I just found out about a metal keyring that they gave out on the most busiest day, that I kind of wish I would have gotten).

I also got one of those applause glowing rings, it is very cool.

The ROTK teaser poster which was at a discounted price at the New Line booth.

A hardback, illustrated edition of The Hobbit that I got by asking a question at a TheOneRing.net panel.

And my biggest purchase...My very own Sting! which I got for 50% off in the last five minutes of the convention smilies/biggrin.gif

I additionally got a beautiful print of the one ring from a fantasy artist that I heard speak at the convention. It is so beautiful, the original was done in oils so it is very bright and colorful.

I feel so lost right now on the site! So much has gone on since I left.

Oh and just to add... I can't believe I forgot to list these... I also got the signatures of Sean Astin, Richard Taylor, and Andy Serkis. Additionally I was only 10 feet away from getting the signatures of Mr. Wood and Dom, but I never made it smilies/frown.gif

[ August 22, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

[Samwise]

>And my biggest purchase...My very own Sting! which I got for 50% off in the last five minutes of the convention

smilies/frown.gifRUB IT IN!!!! smilies/frown.gif

Oh, well. I intend to take the money that I WOULD have spent on ebay and spend it on some teddy bears my friend is selling instead. smilies/tongue.gif

[Gorwingel]

But, hey, I still payed much more than the price that it was going for on ebay. It is the one from the Noble Collection that retails for $295 (and that is not even including shipping and handling smilies/eek.gif way too much), additionally it didn't come with a scabbard. The price on ebay is amazing, and boy I wish it would have cost that much. My mother would have definitely felt better about it.

You'll eventually get your Sting, just keep on bidding smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

HOLY OVER-PRICED ELVEN BLADES, MR. FRODO !!

Sorry, Gorwingel. NO SCABBARD, even??? Crimeney, at that price they could have included a scabbard at LEAST.... smilies/frown.gif

I don't have it, yet, but one of these days I'll have an "authentic" Hobbit dress ala Rosie Gamgee (well, if she would have worn purple....) smilies/wink.gif
That will be a really fun part of my collection... smilies/biggrin.gif

[ July 27, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Raefindel]

Well, I've been drooling over the leaf earrings on the Tolkientown website but heck! they're $100! smilies/eek.gif

Then I suddenly got smart! My bookmark has a leaf on it... I'll buy another and some earwires and TaDah! My very own LEAF EARRINGS!

Wow! doesn't being cheap make you creative?

And you're right Samwise I DO need another sword keychain.

[Samwise]

Uh...forgive me for bein' obvious, Miss Rae, but couldn't you've made yourself some from shrink plastic like the pins? smilies/wink.gif (no, no hints in that suggestion.... smilies/biggrin.gif ).

On another note, as of this week, my Hobbit dress is bein' CUT! smilies/biggrin.gif EEEEEEEEE!

[Lily Bombadil]

Suilad, mellons!

Here's my LotR collection. Maybe you all can tell me some things that would complete it?

*FotR book
*TTT book
*FotR movie
*Frodo kite
*Frodo/Gandalf, Sam/Theoden, Aragorn/Arwen, and Eowyn/Eomer double-sided bookmarks
*FotR movie script
*Sindarin & Quenya dictionaries (not very good, mind you, as I got them online somewhere)
*An elvish gown
*Framed Eowyn picture
*Framed Thror's Map (I know it's from The Hobbit, but they show it in FotR the movie)
*Frodo screen saver
*Legolas screen saver
*Probably over 20 LotR desktop backgrounds from lordoftherings.net
*Replica of The One Ring
*Some of the FotR soundtrack (downloaded from kazaa before the music companies went nutso)

I think I have a little more, but I don't remember what it all is right now. I'm working on getting the extended version of FotR & I'm definetly gettin TTT when it comes out in August.

Raefindel, you are so resourceful! I never woud've thought to just make my own leaf earrings!

[ July 28, 2003: Message edited by: Lily Bombadil ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Then I suddenly got smart! My bookmark has a leaf on it... I'll buy another and some earwires and TaDah! My very own LEAF EARRINGS!

Raefindel: I bought some earrings & a pendant several years ago in Estes Park, CO. (I'm not creative enough to make any) They were actual small aspen leaves dipped in gold. Very beautiful, very Elvish-looking, and a lot less than $100!

Collection Update: Added some more action figures. Got a second TTT Frodo with light-up Sting that I can play with; a second TTT Sam in Morder; some 3-inch figures: Gandalf on Shadowfax, Aragorn on horseback (think it might be Hasufel), Ringwraith on horseback, set of 2 Ringwraiths & 1 Twilight Ringwraith, set of Frodo, Sam & Witchking at Weathertop; 3 jigsaw puzzles in very cool metal containers; LotR/FotR board game; LotR chess set; and RotK 12-inch figures of Gimli and Legolas. My friend found a 6-inch RotK Eomér, with ceremonial cloak and armor (maybe from either his or Aragorn's coronation). Totally cool-looking! I'm still looking.

[ July 30, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Gorwingel]

RotK 12-inch figures of Gimli and Legolas

They are already selling those! smilies/eek.gif Where?

[Lily Bombadil]

HO-LY ERU, You guys! I am in bliss! I finally got the extended version of F.o.t.R! It was EXCELLENT!!! Oh... I'm sooo HAPPY!!! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Samwise]

some 3-inch figures: Gandalf on Shadowfax, Aragorn on horseback (think it might be Hasufel), Ringwraith on horseback, set of 2 Ringwraiths & 1 Twilight Ringwraith, set of Frodo, Sam & Witchking at Weathertop;
3-inch figures?? All right, where do you find such things?? smilies/wink.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

RotK 12-inch figures of Gimli and Legolas

They are already selling those! Where?

some 3-inch figures: Gandalf on Shadowfax, Aragorn on horseback (think it might be Hasufel), Ringwraith on horseback, set of 2 Ringwraiths & 1 Twilight Ringwraith, set of Frodo, Sam & Witchking at Weathertop;

3-inch figures?? All right, where do you find such things??


Gorwingel & Samwise: A new Super Target just opened last week here in Austin, and I found both the 3-inch and the 12-inch figures there. Legolas is in his Helm's Deep armor with sword/scabbard. Gimli was in his regular armor with helmet and axe, but no cloak. They had Aragorn also, but I didn't buy him. When I saw the box, I was hoping for Aragorn in his Gondorian armor (you know, with the White Tree on the chest). He was actually dressed as pre-Lothlórien Strider rather than Aragorn. smilies/frown.gif My friend also found the 6-inch figure of Éomer in ceremonial garb at that same Super Target. I haven't been able to find any RotK action figures (except for those 12-inch), and Éomer was the only one my friend has seen. I haven't seen any of the 3-inch or any RotK at any of the local KB's or ElfMart. I have seen the 3-inch figures online at eToys. I definitely need that second job! smilies/tongue.gif

[ July 31, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Morai]

Man, I went to Walmart, no LOTR action figures anywhere! Yet they still have Starwars "Attack of the Clones" stuff. smilies/mad.gif

[Samwise]

Sigh. Maybe I should move to Texas.

[Gorwingel]

My sister's friends just gave her the Legolas standee. I just have to say that it will take some time getting used to it. It is kind of freaky, and so darn tall. When I walked down the stairs and saw it for the first time I jumped. My sister (who is a huge Orlando fan) is even kind of freaked out about it. Right now we really don't know where to put it, but last night she had to put it in the closet so it didn't scare her when she got up in the morning.

[Raefindel]

She could tack it to the ceiling above her bed. That way it won't be in anyone's way.

[Samwise]

...or trade it for a "Hobbit" standee. It'd be smaller. smilies/wink.gif

[Gorwingel]

Oh but the hobbit standee is so short, it almost doesn't look real. Especially when you see the real actors right next to it smilies/wink.gif

We did find a place for Legolas, he is now in the "memoriabilia room" (oh no I have one of those!) right in front and to the side of the TTT posters.

We were joking that we could go to a wooded area by a street and stick him there with his head sticking out and see how the drivers reacted smilies/biggrin.gif

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Man, I went to Walmart, no LOTR action figures anywhere! Yet they still have Starwars "Attack of the Clones" stuff

Morai: Not to mention all the "Incredible Hulk" junk!!

Sigh. Maybe I should move to Texas.

Samwise: Friend, I'd be right proud to welcome ya'll to my hometown!

Another update: That Super Target must stock everyday! Today I found..ta-dah..the 6-inch RotK Éomer and the 6-inch Frodo in 'Goblin Disguise Armor'!!! **jumps up and down in excitement** Unfortunately, they only had 1 of each, so I haven't been able to take them out of the box to play/display yet. There is a Sam figure in Orc Armor, but I haven't seen him yet. I thought the likenesses on my other figures were very good, but the face on this Frodo is soooo Elijah. *sigh*

[ August 01, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Samwise]

Oh but the hobbit standee is so short.
HEY, that's what makes them special!!!

Samwise: Friend, I'd be right proud to welcome ya'll to my hometown!
And I would be most pleased to make a journey there, Miss Altariel. *bows, then makes a note 'Head for Texas' in agenda*

[Lily Bombadil]

Saturday, I'm going to a gunshow & I want to get Sting.

My cousin's boyfriend bought Sting, a Morgul Blade, and an Uruk-hai scimitar at a gunshow. He & my cousin are LotR freaks like me. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gorwingel]

HEY, that's what makes them special!!!

I know
I am not making any insult to hobbits at all, I love hobbits, they are my personal favorite charaters from the movies and the books. It is just that when they reduced the size of the pictures of the real actors on the hobbit standee it just didn't turn out as good as it could have.

That is my personal opinion smilies/cool.gif

[Samwise]

LOL--no offense taken. Hm. Wonder why they went and did that? smilies/confused.gif

[Lily Bombadil]

I got Glamdring today! Not an official reproduction, mind you, because I'm cheap, but it is still Glamdring. I didn't get Sting because I found Glamdring & it was the only one. I want either Sting or Anduril next.

Namarie

[Raefindel]

Glamdring! Wow, What a prize!

[steve]

Instead of editing my post again i will just add another post, I hae just gotten the ToyVault Figgure of Gollum The Fisherman

[Lily Bombadil]

Today, I found the FotR soundtrack. Finally! It was the only copy left so my mum went ahead & bought it for me. YAY!

So, now my collection consists of:
*Glamdring (with scabbard)
*FotR soundtrack
*FotR book
*TTT book
*FotR movie
*FotR extended movie
*Thror's map
*Eowyn framed pic
*One Ring
*FotR tracks off kazaa
*FotR movie script
*Elvish dictionaries
*LotR desktops
*Frodo screensaver
*Legolas screensaver
*Lots of LotR bookmarks
*Elvish gown (my mum made it)
*Frodo kite

And always adding on of course! I need a LotR poster!

[Beren87]

Eh, my collection:

4 LotR chocolate bars that I stubbornly refuse to eat (and for some unknown reason, they don't melt)

5 out of 12 HoME volumes (the first 5), two copies of "tSoME".

Two copies of each LotR book (movie covers, and pre-movie covers)

Humphrey Carpenter Bio

4 posters, scattered throughout my walls.

All 4 LotR light-up Goblets

Stand-up calender

Wall Calender

Annotated Hobbit, regular edition Hobbit.

First edition Silm I picked up for 18 bucks. smilies/cool.gif

Tolkien Bestiary by Day, Complete Guide by Foster

Cloak patterned after the ones in LotR.

FotR extended edition DVD, plus bookends

FotR regular edition, widescreen

Burned copies of ever Trailer on VCD

FotR and TTT for Xbox

Set of 6 bookmarks, plus the little trinket things that come with them

ThinkGeek Hobbit/dragon T-shirt

TTT soundtrack

2 copies of the FotR soundtrack

Huge amount of LotR pictures, wallpapers, icons, etc for my computers.

[Raefindel]

Beren87 I'm not sure I'd eat chocolate that wouldn't melt, either.

[Beren87]

I put the things in the sun this morning, just to test, and they're still as hard as the started out to be! smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Samwise]

Check the ingredients...

Sugar
Cocoa
Mithril....?

[Oddwen]

Hmm, what have I?

One full set of Ballantyne softcover LotR.
TTT and RotK of same w/different covers. Looking for FotR.
Paperback one-volume edition.
Two softcover versions "The Hobbit".
Hardcover edition "Silmarillion".
" " "Book of Lost Tales vol. 1".
Softcover "Making of the LotR trilogy".

Ten posters

Daily calendar

Dozens of fry cartons, tray liners, paper cups etc. leftover from when BK was doing FotR

Complete set of BK LotR toys (I still can't believe they didn't do a Ringwraith!)

All four lightup glass goblets from BK. (I worked there, ok? Now you know why.)

Countless newspaper clippings + comic strips that mention LotR

Numerous articles/pictures of LotR downloaded from the internet.

FotR and TTT soundtracks.

FotR theatrical and special edition DVDs.

Seven bookmarks:
The Ring poem
and the six I bought today:
Wormtongue, Gandalf the white, Treebeard, balrog, Sam & Frodo, Gollum. The set was missing the balrog head pin, though.

So now I have three One Rings. I can make earrings and a matching pendant, yay!

Plus a sizeable amount of Tolkien knowledge stored in my head.

Is it just me or is this topic rather boastful?

[Samwise]

Hm. Was never meant to be. Unless you FEEL like you're boasting....

I find it to be a good way to find out things I'd like to get. smilies/wink.gif

[Gorwingel]

Yeah I have to agree with Samwise. It is not just a place to list what items you own. But it is also a place to discuss the items you own with other people who may be interested. Hey I would have never known that they were already selling the ROTK action figures if I had not been an avid fan of this topic.

[Samwise]

*Reads Gorwingel's post*
Thank you. smilies/wink.gif

Uh...hey wait...I just realized...is it a tad odd to have the ROTK figures out BEFORE the movie is even out? Maybe not...marketing, I guess...

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Uh...hey wait...I just realized...is it a tad odd to have the ROTK figures out BEFORE the movie is even out? Maybe not...marketing, I guess...

Hey, I'm glad they didn't wait. It's bad enough to have to wait for the movie, but to have to wait for the toys too...aarrgh!

[Samwise]

Quite true. That would be absolutely horrid of them, indeed. smilies/frown.gif

------------> http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon1.gif My Sting.... smilies/wink.gif

[steve]

I just got back from the Sea Shore and the trip helped me add to my collection, I now have the RotK teaser trailer poster and I (as i posted in a diffrent thread) got some LotR Mini Busts

Frodo (painted and unpainted) Gandalf (painted Aragorn (painted) merry boromir legolas gimli

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Hmph. I'm jealous of you guys! I'm so broke... I have...

-LotR and The Hobbit boxed set

-The Silmarillion

-The JRR Tolkien Handbook *I thyink that's what it's called...I should check the title*

-TTT Frodo action figure *With sword-slashing action!*

-TTT Sam action figure *With a little rope climb-y thing*

-FotR Extended Edition

-A Ringwraith bookmark with the One Ring attached

-A Fellowship bookmark with the One Ring attached

Yes, I have two One Rings. I wear my pretty new one on a chain around my neck and the other I wear on my finger from time to time. It's old, and it's lost it's color. *They're a bit cheap* so I don't feel bad smilies/wink.gif

Yep...That's it, for now. I really want some posters! I'll have to go buy some...tomorrow... Mua ha ha ha ha!

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Thought I'd do an "update" on some new stuff:

* 6-inch Sam in "Goblin Disguise Armor" action figure (but he can't join Mr. Frodo on display yet since I only have one of him)
* Aragorn and Brego "deluxe horse & rider set" (6-inch Aragorn)
* "The Hobbit Companion" by David Day
* "Tolkien's World -- Paintings of Middle-earth" various artists
* TTT datebook for 2004 with the Aragorn/Arwen/Éowyn poster on the cover
* Legolas & Gimli bookmarks (2) with mallorn leaves (so I can make earrings like Raefindel)
* Frodo bookmark with One Ring
* Frodo & Sam bookmark with ditto
* FotR Activity Studio cd rom
* (and in 14 more days) TTT theatrical version DVD can'twaitcan'twaitcan'twaitcan't waitcan'twaitcan'twaitcan'twait

I think that's all for now...

[ August 12, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Samwise]

Sigh. Nothing new lately. Soon I'll be back to work, will be getting a paycheck again, and can SERIOUSLY go back on my quest for a Sting!!!! smilies/wink.gif http://forum.barrowdowns.com/ubb/icons/icon1.gif

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Update! I bought the Boromir and Lurtz action figures yesturday. Mua ha ha ha... now I can act out Boromir's death scene... With one exception: Boromir won't die! smilies/redface.gif Because I love him. *hugs action figure* Right, Boromir? Right. We'll show that nasty Uruk-Hai... He'll have your sword through him! All in good time...

[Samwise]

Well, update (sort of)
Several new screen pics--mostly of Sam, Sean Astin and a super duper cute family pic of the Astins.


And things that for some reason I'd forgotten before:
My ticket from seeing FOTR (12/27/01)
My LOTR Books: FOTR (With Li'l Mr. Wood/Frodo on the cover), TTT (Christopher Lee/Saruman on the cover), and ROTK (Viggo Mortensen/Aragorn on the cover), and my illustrated version of The Hobbit. smilies/biggrin.gif


[ August 13, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Morai]

And things that for some reason I'd forgotten before:


My ticket from seeing FOTR (12/27/01)


Thanks for reminding me Samwise! I still have my ticketts from seeing the movies!
1) LOTR: FOTR 3/21/02 12:30 PM
2) LOTR: TTT 1/2/03 3:00 PM

It figures that I still have the tickets, it's kinda a fad among my generation to display ticketts from various movies you've seen on your binder at school. (Along with your fave actors that you "happen" to have a crush on smilies/redface.gif smilies/wink.gif )

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I bought the Boromir and Lurtz action figures yesturday. Mua ha ha ha... now I can act out Boromir's death scene... With one exception: Boromir won't die! Because I love him. *hugs action figure*

Amarantha_Daisy: Don't you just love playing with these guys?!?!

*update* Found the 9 figure (6-inch) Fellowship collection, with the One Ring & Map of Middle-Earth at my local Elfmart today...and on clearance, no less!! ::major excitement:: My entertainment center is getting kinda crowded with action figures. I may have to do some rearranging to spread them out a bit. After all, they've gotta have room for all that "sword slashing/arrow shooting" action.

[Samwise]

My goodness, your collection is getting to be something! The other night (actually, early this morning) like a dummy I went on ebay and bid on a slew of things (sadly, I lost the Sting) smilies/frown.gif--so far, however, I'm winning most of what I bid on. We'll see what comes of it.

OH!! How could I forget! Today I recieved my "authentic" hand made Hobbit-style dress!!! Sadly, the vest turned out to be too small for me, but hey, who says Hobbit gals wore vests all the time--if at all! smilies/wink.gif Now all I need is a travelling cloak. smilies/biggrin.gif Oh, the young lady who made me the dress also sent along and official-type LOTR TTT Sam pin... smilies/biggrin.gif I intend to wear both of these to the ROTK! smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Samwise]

Ran into a little delimma about the Sting. When I went on my "bidding Spree" the other night, one of the sales thingys said something about being sure about laws concerning owning a sword. I have no CLUE what laws like that are around here (though I intend to try to find out)! Glad that was brought to my attention before I actually GOT one.

Anywhoo, I've lost a few of those auctions, but most of them are still going. Today I won one of them, for a bookmark (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187116622&category=29799&rd=1). Interesting combination given the two characters represented, but I'm sure once you see it you'll figure out which one I got it for. smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

Oh, my.....

A few seconds ago I found out I won THIS !!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187686169&category=29799&rd=1) Not sure exactly if I get the Faramir's evil twin one, too, smilies/confused.gif but I of course was bidding on the Sam....

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

OH!! How could I forget! Today I received my "authentic" hand made Hobbit-style dress!!! Sadly, the vest turned out to be too small for me, but hey, who says Hobbit gals wore vests all the time--if at all! Now all I need is a travelling cloak. Oh, the young lady who made me the dress also sent along and official-type LOTR TTT Sam pin... I intend to wear both of these to the ROTK!

Samwise: I've seen some patterns for cloaks that you can make...maybe you can have a cloak made for you too. I don't have any constume/outfit for RotK. I will probably just braid my hair and wear a tunic/pants with boots. smilies/rolleyes.gif Congratulations on winning those auctions! Why do they call it a "Sam's Travel Jacket" when it's a card? Did you win anything else?

[Morai]

A few additions on the day of my b-day party:

A screen-printed t-shirt with a picture of Frodo on it. I think it's a picture from ROTK, (cause of the spider webs on poor Frodo)

And a LOTR bust figurine, copper Gimli. (it was from one of those new 1$ stuff machines they have a gocery stores.)Though I was kinda shooting for a full color version of Frodo. (It had a striking resemblence to Lij.) Ah well, maybe sometime I'll try again

[Samwise]

This morning, I found out I won THIS. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187296339&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:US:6)

You kind of have to look to see it, but on the card is a PEICE of Sam's travel jacket, Lynn.

Happy belated B-day Morai! smilies/smile.gif

[ August 17, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

You kind of have to look to see it, but on the card is a PEICE of Sam's travel jacket

Samwise: Inside the little fleur-de-lis looking-thingy, it looks like there's a bit of fabric...is that it? Wow, a piece of his jacket! How cool!! smilies/cool.gif That last batch of cards you got sounds like a great deal. You just went hog-wild on eBay, didn't you? I'm afraid to go back onto eBay...I spend waaaay too much at ElfMart, Target & KB Toys as it is! smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

Yes, I'm afraid "hog-wild" is exactly the term. Won (Okay, the "You Won!" things can stop, now! smilies/wink.gif Soon I'll be working and getting a paycheck and I'll be able to build my checking account back up...) smilies/smile.gif
THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187337197&ssPageName=ADME:BS:US:6)

[ August 19, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Samwise]

And yet more DAMAGE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187449452&category=29799&rd=1) done to my checking account... smilies/eek.gif

[Gorwingel]

Oh Samwise, that Litho is rare...
I think that one was given out on Saturday, the day that was attended by 65,000 people. The day that New Line ran out of the givaways so quickly, that that was the only Litho that I didn't get smilies/frown.gif

I hope you enjoy it smilies/cool.gif

Though I do have the ones from the first two days, actually I have a few, they are very cool.

[Samwise]

Oh Samwise, that Litho is rare...
Really? Oh, my...

[Samwise]

Oh, boy...
More damage Here, (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3237520183&category=219&rd=1), Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3237520577&category=219&rd=1), and
HERE. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187567440&category=29799&rd=1)

[ August 19, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Samwise]

Alatáriël asked: Did you win anything else?

Oi...okay, here is the list of damages (so far) from what Alatáriël accurately reffered to as going "hog wild" on ebay recently...(a couple of these have already been mentioned):
Sam and Frodo in the Elven Boat (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187603776&category=29799&rd=1) Card Lot: Frodo son of Drogo, Hobbit Sword, Ring (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3237520577&category=219&rd=1) Sam son of Hamfast (and same as two above) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3237520183&category=219&rd=1)
LOTR Fellowship Hobbit lot **3 RARES** (cards) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187567440&category=29799&rd=1)
Lord of the Rings Lithograph
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187449452&category=29799&rd=1)
SAMWISE GAMGEE LORD OF THE RINGS (in Orc Armor) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187337197&category=29799&rd=1)

lot of Sam and Frodo cards (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187296339&category=29799&rd=1)

LORD OF THE RINGS SAM'S TRAVEL JACKET (the little peice) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187686169&category=29799&rd=1)
Lord of the Rings Promo Bookmark Samwise/King (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187116622&category=29799&rd=1)


Oi...I am still waiting for 3 auctions to end. ;p smilies/eek.gif

[ August 19, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Girlfriend!! You may have gone hog-wild, but you got some really nice stuff. I am really envious of the lithograph and Sam's jacket. Sam & Frodo look so cool in the boat holding their paddles. It's one of my favorites. Be sure to let us know if you win any of those auctions still pending.

[Samwise]

SO GLAD you approve! I realized, though, I am going to hav 3--count them--THREE Sams!
Hum.

Gaffer: Son, when you were born, you were actually triplets, but since we already had so many kids...

Sam: You didn't give Marigold away!! smilies/eek.gif

Gaffer: Well, son, your mum was partial to girls.... smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Raefindel]

Wow Samwise! what a haul! I'd be broke!

When I was buying the cards I got one with a piece of Pipins cloak. Bought it at Wal-mart. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Samwise]

Well, Miss Rae, I pretty much AM broke for all intents and purposes... smilies/tongue.gif

And no offense to Mr. Pippin, but If I had something of his and something of Sam's put in front of me, now WHICH do you think I'd go for? HMMM?

Oi...won

THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187713157&category=29799&rd=1) little goodie this morning...;p

[Gorwingel]

Just added two of the new ROTK teaser posters to my collection smilies/biggrin.gif

I purchased Gandalf and Frodo

That means I own 7 full size movie posters smilies/eek.gif

But these I am not going to hang up... Yet

[Samwise]

Whew! Sent off the last payments for the last two things I won on my little "spree".

Haven't recieved anything yet.

Are you or have you framed any of your posters, Gorwingel, or do you hang them as they are?

[Gorwingel]

My Final FOTR poster (which was the first one I got) is in my room framed. I only got one framed because custom framing a picture that is 27x40 inches is really expensive. I Originally I was going to get a plain black metal frame, but when we went down to the framing shop (because I have yet to find a ready made frame that is the size of any of my posters) the owners (who are friends of my dad, who is a major art collector) ended up being LOTR fans, and persuaded us to choose instead a beautiful wood frame with leaves on it (to the displeasement of my father, but they did sell it to us for a major discount). It came out wonderfully though, it looks like a fine piece of art.

All of 3 of my TTT posters are mounted (which is when they are flattened and then glued on board. It is cheaper than framing, and I additionally can still look at them, but they won't get damaged). And they lean against the wall on a built in shelf in the room right next to mine (they make for a rather impressive display of LOTRness)

And then my ROTK poster is in a tube in my closet.

I refuse to put staples in any of my posters. I am planning to just save the ones that are not framed for when I get my own place. They are going to go in the game room smilies/wink.gif

This post makes me sound so spoiled, but really am not. Most of the posters (and the framing) were gifts for birthdays or holidays.

[Samwise]

Nah, I didn't think you sounded spoiled. I haven't got any posters in my collection. The little magnet I got on my "spree" at ebay (none of which has come yet) I believe is based on a poster. I wouldn't mind having certain posters--there was one I really liked on Ebay that I got outbid on. smilies/frown.gif
You're right--staples and tacks not only mess up posters, but also the wall, and framing is expensive. smilies/eek.gif What do you do...

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I realized, though, I am going to have 3--count them--THREE Sams!

Hey, you can never have too many Sams (or Frodos or Legolas or..)! When I read your post, I had to go over and count mine. On display, I have 5 Frodos, 4 Sams, 3 Merrys, 3 Pippins, 2 Legolases, 2 Boromirs, 2 Éomers, 1 Aragorn, 1 Gimli, 1 Gandalf, 1 Lurtz, & 1 Moria orc. (That entertainment center is gettin' kinda crowded! smilies/tongue.gif )

I made the mistake of going to eBay this afternoon. I haven't bid on anything yet, but I'm watching quite a few. They had some great action figures (both 6 & 3 inch) that I don't have. The ones I want most are Twilight Frodo with ringwraiths (3 inch) and the Helms Deep Legolas with the surf-shield (6 inch). There were several of each, so hopefully I can win one. **crossing all fingers and toes**

[Gorwingel]

You know that the promo bookmark that you got with Sam and Theoden on it, is one that they give out free in School libraries. If you would like I could get you some ROTK ones so that you would not have to go so broke. They do go rather quickly at my school, but Sam was very much avaliable last year, and of course Legolas is always the first one to go (Teenagers these days smilies/rolleyes.gif they don't know whats good)

[Samwise]

I made the mistake of going to eBay this afternoon. I haven't bid on anything yet, but I'm watching quite a few. They had some great action figures (both 6 & 3 inch).
REALLY?? (I am not going back there, I am NOT going back there....) smilies/redface.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif
The ones I want most are Twilight Frodo with ringwraiths (3 inch)
Twilight Frodo? *Tries to picture this...* smilies/confused.gif

You know that the promo bookmark that you got with Sam and Theoden on it, is one that they give out free in School libraries. If you would like I could get you some ROTK ones so that you would not have to go so broke.
Really? smilies/eek.gif Oh, that would be wonderful. (Teenagers these days they don't know whats good)
Isn't that the truth! smilies/tongue.gif

[THE Ka]

I can relate to you about the book marks.... actually it seemed at my school they were forcing them at you everytime you checked out a book...... smilies/eek.gif

it seems at my school if you have anything to with the lotr trend you're a geek or a poor lost soul...(like me) smilies/frown.gif but, that's just what a MAJORITY of the people at my school had to say about the matter smilies/rolleyes.gif ....

about the legolas bookmark thing.... i'm not tring to be a creep or anything but, i think legolas is too much of a "girly" character in the book... i have a friend who has a fetish about him.....sad smilies/frown.gif .... but, he's not what you would call my top 5 pick.... fact is i don't really like him all that much... i must seem evil now... smilies/frown.gif but, that's my opinion....

true is i kinda like Sean Bean smilies/biggrin.gif he is a good actor..... smilies/tongue.gif yes, i have a crush on him... ok, a kinda big one...

The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind.
-Blake,Proverbs of hell

[Samwise]

Hullo! Welcome to the thread and the 'Downs, as I see you're kinda new.
Not a big Legolas fan myself, either--more of a hobbit fan than an Elf fan, and -- LOL--just ask anyone who my favorite Hobbit IS, heck, you can tell just by looking at my screen name--and out of all the actors I collect everything Sean Astin! smilies/wink.gif

Back on topic, have you a collection a la LOTR? Please share if so! smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Anyone ever heard of this--"A HOBBIT's JOURNAL from Collect'n of S Gamgee ?" (http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3545707178&category=2229&rd=1) Don't think it's actually Tolkien (I started another thread asking about it), but it might make a nice collectible. smilies/wink.gif

[Samwise]

and out of all the actors I collect everything Sean Astin!
Well, okay, not EVERYTHING...I have a couple of things to represent Li'l Mr. Wood and his interpretation of Frodo--but what is he without Sam and vice versa?

Anywho, today I recieved the first goodie from my bidding spree on Ebay recently-- ;p (though it wasn't the one I thought would arrive first).

Said goodie is a Topps Card which holds a peice of Sam's Travel Jacket (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187686169&category=29799&rd=1). smilies/wink.gif It's nicer-looking than I thought it would be. Its actually two cards, with the peice of material sandwiched in between. A pic of Sam is on the left, and a fleur-de-lis cut out is on the right, which the peice of material showing through. On the back of the card it reads to the left:

Authentic Movie Memerobilia
This card contains genuine material used for the creation of SAM'S TRAVEL JACKET.

and then another pic of my fave li'l hobbit on the right.

Very cool. ;D

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

Anyone ever heard of this--"A HOBBIT's JOURNAL from Collect'n of S Gamgee ?" Don't think it's actually Tolkien (I started another thread asking about it), but it might make a nice collectible.

I have something a bit similar that I bought in 1978. It's "A Hobbit's Travels, being the hitherto unpublished travel sketches of Sam Gamgee..with space for notes". It's about 7"x10" and has water-color-type landscape and plant drawings around the edges of the pages. The center part of the page is open for notes and stuff. I used to copy some of my favorite poems and songs in it. It's pretty neat.

I went back to eBay..and bid..and won. smilies/eek.gif That hog-wild disease must be catching!! I bid on a Sam's jacket card, but lost. I wound up with about 4 sets of cards (Frodo, Boromir, Legolas and a TTT update set), my very own "One Ring", that same lithograph you got, & the 3-inch figures of "Twilight Frodo" with 2 Ringwraiths (Frodo as he is with the Ring on). The highlight of my spree is a signed 8x10 of one of my favorite RotK pictures (the one of Sam holding the unconscious Frodo) signed by both Sean and Elijah. **sigh** I don't know what came over me. (Sauron: Look into my eye!! smilies/evil.gif ) ::we wants it precious ~ we needs it ~ we must have it::

[Liriodendron]

I have "A Hobbit's Journal". It is very nice, lovely! I like the art, except the picture of Aragorn. (flatnose! smilies/biggrin.gif ) I write my old signatures and locations in it for now.

[Samwise]

The "Hobbit Journal" I won (did I say I won it?) smilies/biggrin.gif has a RED LEATHER (well, even the guy selling it said he wasn't %100 sure it was real leather, but he thought it was) cover!
Come on, a RED BOOK! I couldn't resist it! smilies/biggrin.gif (Extra bonus--just went to look at it again, and on the cover it says, "There and Back Again!" Ooh. VERY COOL.... smilies/cool.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/eek.gif (this and "A HOBBIT's JOURNAL from Collect'n of S Gamgee" are actually two different versions of the same book being sold by the same seller).

I don't have the journal yet, but there were examples of the pictures inside on ebay. I didn't care for the pic of "elder Sam", but there's a picture (http://home.earthlink.net/~alan53/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bk-journalhobbits6.JPG) of what I assume to be a hobbit (hey, he's barefoot) hiding behind a tree with what appears to be a "shapless felt bag which he called a hat" on his head, plus the little guy has an awful lot of stuff on his back. Hm. Who could that possibly be....? smilies/wink.gif I like that picture.

I've kept a journal since 1983, but I'll have to see if I want to write in this once I get it. smilies/wink.gif

Don't know if I mentioned it, but I found out I won this:TTT Book (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2187798050&category=29799&rd=1), also from the big "spree".

This week I am going to do some serious cleaning in my room, which includes trying to arrange the burl table on/around/under which I am keeping my LOTR collection. smilies/tongue.gif

Thank you, Alatáriël, for the "Twilight Frodo" explination. That must look interesting.

[ August 25, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Gorwingel]

Oh, that TTT book is a really good one. Each section of the book is basically dedicated to a charater, or a group of charaters, or a land or place. Since it is the only one of the film books that I own which is hardback, that is the one that I get the actors to sign. I already have the signatures of Andy Serkis and Sean Astin in it (he signed it for me on the first page, and one cute thing he always does when he is signing for a person is that he writes "Sam" below his name. Like I would ever forget who his charater is smilies/biggrin.gif )

[Samwise]

Oh, GORWINGEL!!!!!!! Sigh. notfairnotfairnotfair.........

[Morai]

Well, this has nothing to do with Ebay, but I thought it was funny. As seen on a shirt at Comicon festival:
"I was...
Chased from my house
Stabbed by a wratih
Assaulted by a muntant octopus
Speared by a troll
Stalked by a creepy little man
Drawn into a corpse filled swamp
Poisoned by a spider
Rendered unconsious
I even lost my ring,
And all I got was this lousy t-shirt

[Samwise]

LOL, Morai!!

Now THAT would make a fun collectible!! Who knows, one may yet turn up on ebay.

Contrary to what it may look like, though, this is a thread about our LOTR collections, not ebay--I just went on a huge bidding spree there a while back ago and so now all the newest LOTR collectibles I'm recieving are from ebay! My prize peice--a "9 polystone figurine of Sam and Bill--came from Sideshow Toy. smilies/wink.gif

[Morai]

Contrary to what it may look like, though, this is a thread about our LOTR collections, not ebay--
Hehe "Not all that is collectible is on Ebay"
Anyway can any of you guess what I bought this morning of August the 26th? *Is attacked by cricketts* I bought TTT! Must get away from rabid chirping crickets...I also got a TTT Adventure Card:
"Log on the www.lotraventure.com (http://www.lotraventure.com) Use you unique PIN code for valuable discounts savings, fun stuff, plus enter for a chance to win a Shrysler Town & Country Minivan or one of six trips to New Zealand!"
And I have the PIN! Preciousss....

[Samwise]

Ugh...well, I recieved a set of cards from my "spree" today, and I just wrote a huge post describing every one individually, then it wouldn't post my post 'cause I had more than 8 smilies, and when I came back to fix it my message was gone. I am NOT doing it over again. ;p The person I bought them from took four sets of cards and separated them into all Sam and/or Frodo (mostly Frodo). Some are Fellowship, a few are TTT. The back describes either the scene on the front (except for the ones from the trading card game), or has a tidbit from the movie; ie: a model of the Cave Troll, a conceptual drawing of Frodo in costume, etc.

My favorite of the whole bunch is from the movie set, a card entitled "My Life as a Hobbit"--on the front is Jackson directing Li'l Mr. Wood and Sean Astin in the "Dead Marshes", and on the back is a pic of Li'l Mr. Wood, in a sweater and blue jeans, yet with his wig on, with that big boyish grin on his face. It's very cute. (Weird--my fave pic of the whole bunch dosen't involve Sam....;p What's wrong with that picture??)

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

The highlight of my spree is a signed 8x10 of one of my favorite RotK pictures (the one of Sam holding the unconscious Frodo) signed by both Sean and Elijah.

This arrived in the mail today!! It looks fabulous. Now I need to find a really awesome frame for it. I can't decide if I want to keep it at home or at work. I spend more time at work, but I'm afraid to leave it at my desk in case it 'disappears', so I may have to just carry it back and forth. smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

Phew! I got home from work today and not long after the mail came. I have FOUR packages that I KNOW are from the "Spree"--and I am sure from the shape of one of them that....well, more in a minute, I have to open them. smilies/biggrin.gif

[EDIT]
It's NOT what I thought it was!!!! I thought it was Sam in Orc armor, but it was Frodo and Sam and the Elven boat!!!!!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

Plus:
My LOTR Sam/Frodo/Gollum at the Black Gates of Mordor Litho--2002/4000
Burger King FOTR Sam smilies/wink.gif
AND (and I wasn't expecting this, plus the outside is so nice it took my breath away)
My "RED BOOK OF WESTMARCH!"/There and Back Again S. Gamgee journal! LOL--haven't looked at the art, yet.
(the latter was a really pleasant surprise, I wasn't expecting it yet).

smilies/biggrin.gif This is like Christmas. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ August 29, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Samwise]

My "RED BOOK OF WESTMARCH!"/There and Back Again S. Gamgee journal! LOL--haven't looked at the art, yet.
(the latter was a really pleasant surprise, I wasn't expecting it yet).
OOPS! Upon opening it, I realized it's NOT the book I thought it was (the one with the "interesting" art, but just a lined journal. The man selling it had several books up for auction, and I thought they were all the same thing. I lost the auction on the book with the "Robin Hood gone very wrong" pic of Faramir in it (or was it supposed to be Aragorn?)

However, later today I got a "second chance" email--evidently this guy had more than one copy of the book with the "interesting" art, and offered it to me for my original bidding price. I figured, "I'm getting paid again in a couple of weeks, what the heck?" So I'm getting it too.

As for the "Red Book", I've kept a yearly journal since 1983, so I may use it next year...or, I may just keep it as is, not sure yet. smilies/wink.gif It's just too nice to send back.

[Lily Bombadil]

I got a cold which gave way to the beginning of my LotR Action Figure Collection!!! Wheeew!! I wouldn't own then before because I thought they were degrading to the actual features of the actors/actresses, but I changed my mind. I got Frodo first, of course. I couldn't believe how much he looks like Elijah!
Together my sister and I have:
~T.T.T. Frodo with light-up Sting
~Helm's Deep Aragorn
~FotR Merry and Pippin 2-pack
~Galadriel
~Eomer
~Witch King (in Ring-bearer perspective)
~Elven prologue warrior
(I was so upset that they didn't have Sam! *Gimli grrr* Next I'll probably get Theoden because he's the only one left that I can get in my area and don't have.)

(I also got "The Two Towers", but I'm hiding it to surprise my sister.)

[Samwise]

Yours are the Toy Biz Action Figures, aren't they? They're just great, I think. The detail is just amazing.

I finally have a Frodo, now, to go with my soon to be 3 Sams. I MUST have a Frodo to go with Sam. For me, they are NEVER going to be separated again! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Woo! Updates! I love shopping!

-Of course, I now have my shiny new TTT dvd...

-I just bought a Frodo t-shirt from Hot Topic. I loooove it... I think I'll wear it on the first day of school...

-I forgot my lovely animated LotR movies. How could I?! I have both "The Lord of the Rings" and "Return of the King"

Btw, here's the link to Hot Topic for the Frodo t-shirt. (http://www.hottopic.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&ITEM=221110) I haven't seen it anywhere else, and I thought you guys might like it. smilies/wink.gif They have a bunch of Legolas shirts, too, for you Leggy fans.

[Samwise]

I'm afraid to leave it at my desk in case it 'disappears',
LOL---oh, you have a desk from the "Abyss" collection, too? smilies/wink.gif

I now have:
Sam and Frodo in the Elven Boat (WOW--what a lot of detail!) smilies/eek.gif Burger King Sam
Don't think I've mentioned them....I'm getting a tad confused with all this stuff... smilies/confused.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/tongue.gif

[ September 04, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I wouldn't own them before because I thought they were degrading to the actual features of the actors/actresses, but I changed my mind. I got Frodo first, of course. I couldn't believe how much he looks like Elijah!

Lily: The Toy Biz figures have incredible likenesses to the actors. I have 5 Frodo's, and they all look a lot like Elijah. But the 'Frodo in orc armor' looks exactly like Elijah. Amazing! You won't believe how addictive/obsessive these figures can become. I never collected (or paid any attention to) action figures before, but Samwise talked about her Sam with his skillet, so I started looking at them. Now I can't stop!! smilies/eek.gif

OH! I forgot to mention my Sam and Frodo in the Elven Boat!!!!! Wow, what a lot of detail....

I MUST have a Frodo to go with Sam. For me, they are NEVER going to be separated again.


Samwise: Frodo and Sam in the Elven Boat is one of my favorites. They just look so awesome sitting in the boat with their paddles, leaving for Mordor together. It's impossible to have Frodo without Sam, or Sam without Frodo. They're like two halves of one heart...

A small update: I got my lithograph (like yours Stacey), the 3 sets of cards (Frodo, Boromir & Legolas), the Sean/Elijah photo, and the Twilight Frodo with 2 Ringwraiths from the eBay spree. I still have a large set (72 cards) of cards and my "One Ring" still to come. I also found (at SuperTarget) the 'Aragorn at the Pelennor Fields' (in his Gondorian armor with Andúril). My friend found Éowyn in armor (dressed as Dernhelm). He had the nerve to buy the last one and then bring it to show me..the ratfink!

[Samwise]

The Action figures are something, aren't they? I haven't been into action figures since I was a kid....these are totally cool.

Recently I also ordered (from ebay -- bad bad BAD....... 2" Frodo and Sam--Attack at Weathertop (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3143149388&category=348&rd=1)
After the talk about the 3" figures on here, I started hunting and found this one. smilies/biggrin.gif Again, Frodo and Sam, TOGETHER as they should be! smilies/wink.gif

I think I'm caught up telling about everything I've gotten so far... smilies/wink.gif

It's impossible to have Frodo without Sam, or Sam without Frodo. They're like two halves of one heart...

Oh, I like that. May I put that in my quote file? (I have a collection of quotes, too...) smilies/biggrin.gif

These are a couple more of my fave quotes from Barrowdowners (not 'cause of who they're about...I just like the way they were put.)

Compliments once recieved...
Frodo Baggins -- short, hairy feet, curly brown hair (no kidding, I think of him as a hobbit)
Samwise -- also short and with hairy feet; I'm sure he and Frodo are really hobbits; after all Tolkien says there are a few around.
~Child of the 7th Age

Two gardens? Wow! What a Gamgee you are! ~ Reyna Evergreen

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

It's impossible to have Frodo without Sam, or Sam without Frodo. They're like two halves of one heart...

Oh, I like that. May I put that in my quote file? (I have a collection of quotes, too...)

Samwise: Of course you can! I'm glad you liked it. I really like it as well..so much so, that I added it to my signature.

[Samwise]

smilies/biggrin.gif Ooh, goodie!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

Very cool quote is in my quote file, now! smilies/biggrin.gif

Well, tomorrow it's back to work for me after the summer, but I will continue to be my Samwise self because I will be surrounded by children! smilies/wink.gif

When I get home, I hope to have yet another peice (or two) from the 'Spree'.....

[Samwise]

I was so upset that they didn't have Sam!
WHAT!?! smilies/eek.gif And these people call themselves merchants!!! smilies/frown.gif

[Samwise]

Well...this afternoon came Sam #3--Sam Gamgee in Orc armor. Goodness the detail in these things.....the look on his face is a combination of anger and determination... smilies/mad.gif

I think, since this one is mint in the box, I may keep him there. I do have two other Sams, now, and...well, the Orc armor certainly isn't as becoming as Sammie's regular duds. smilies/wink.gif

[Raefindel]

Amarantha, Wow! those t-shirts are cool! I really like the Rivendell and Lothlorien tees on Tolkientown but they are currently out of stock!

Ya know guys, I just might be persuaded to sell my Pippin cloak card on e-bay. Some of those babies are going for upwards of $75!

Oh, my newest acquisitons are a Legolas bobblehead and some cardboard store displays.

[Samwise]

What I would like next, Miss Rae, is a Hobbit cloak (NO HINTS THERE! smilies/biggrin.gif)

Someone was selling a couple they had made on ebay, but they just weren't "right" somehow. And I don't sew...SIGH.... smilies/frown.gif

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Amarantha, Wow! those t-shirts are cool! I really like the Rivendell and Lothlorien tees on Tolkientown but they are currently out of stock!

Ooo! I saw those! I *love* Tolkientown... Awww... They were sooooo pretty... *sigh* but...yeah. The whole "out of stock" thing... And they don't get a new shipment soon, either. I think they said the next one was coming in like...four months. smilies/frown.gif I want one as soon as they come in...

Yum...e-bay had been my latest obsession. I can't buy anything...my parents have something against it. I could probably talk my dad into letting me, but gor now... I just surf around.

...That sounded familiar. Have I written that before?... I think I have...

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I still have a large set (72 cards) of cards and my "One Ring" still to come.

The cards and Ring have come. Cards are WAAY cool, but ring a disappointment. It's actually the exact same ring that came with my Frodo & Frodo/Sam bookmarks. I was expecting it to be a little different. Oh, well..that's all of my original purchases. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stop. I also 'won' a set of 4 postcards, another large set of cards, a Frodo/Sam fridge magnet (the unconscious Frodo pic), a 5 pound & a 100 pound note (british money) drawn on the 'Bank of Elijah' with his picture instead of Queen E. Oh, and the dvd for 'The Bumblebee'. Plus, I'm bidding on 'Try Seventeen' dvd & 'Paradise'. I gotta stay off eBay...

Wooohooo!! Just noticed..I'm finally a Shade!! smilies/cool.gif

[ September 05, 2003: Message edited by: Alatáriël ]

[Gorwingel]

I am getting impatient right now...
I ordered the ROTK posters, but they have yet to come. Originally on the site they said that they would be shipped out on Sept 5, but now it says that they won't be shipped out until the 10th. Which I guess is okay, but I really want those posters smilies/biggrin.gif

Oh and I also got a lovely One Ring in silver from a booth at a festival that I went too. It looks like the ones that they sell at Tolkientown, but I paid much less for mine.

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I have been SOOOOOO bad...went back to ebay. Didn't get 'Try Seventeen' or 'Paradise' yet (but I will eventually), but did get 'Flipper', and a cd-rom with 5,200 (count 'em--5200) pics of Elijah, including wallpapers. smilies/cool.gif Not got any of the newer stuff, except 'Bumblebee'. It came really fast! I only won/paid the auction on the 5th and it was in my mail yesterday. Of course, I had to watch it last night. I really liked it. The more I see Elijah or Sean in other films, the more impressed I am by their talent.

[Ainaserkewen]

a cd-rom with 5,200 (count 'em--5200) pics of Elijah, including wallpapers.
Wow Alatáriël, you sound like me. I'd love to get my hands on some of that stuff, though my shrink says I shouldn't.(just Jkn')

My LOTR stuff includes:
-Special Edition LOTR book set,
-The Hobbit, The silm., and the UTs
-My stuffed Frodo doll,
-Official movie guide,
-Movie companion,
-Making of the movie(this is a good one)
-A set of the playing cards,
-4 bookmarks(Frodo, Saruman, Aragorn, and Sam.
-2 movie posters, one from each movie,
-A recording of Tolkien reading FOTR
-Various magazine clippings including one interview from McClains of Elijah,
-4 self written fan fictions and 2 from the downs(one is Dude, where's my ring)
-and of course the vhs of both movies(I don't have a dvd player)
and more that I can't remember, I've made a shrine basically, so I have all my reference material in one place.

[Samwise]

Recently I also ordered (from ebay -- bad bad BAD....... 2" Frodo and Sam--Attack at Weathertop

Today they came.... smilies/biggrin.gif Haven't had the chance to get them out of the box yet. Again, WOW, THE DETAIL! smilies/eek.gif

A Ringwraith came with Sam and Frodo...under it's hood it looks hollow. I'd kind of be afraid to stick my finger in there to see if there was actually a head, or if it's just a molded hood...*ulp* smilies/eek.gif

Odd, though...at least I thought so...a note from the seller came which reads(well, okay, I won't bore you with the whole note, just the part that struck me wierd):

PS: Look for Helm's Deep environment later this week!


Helm's Deep? For one, unless I missed something, I didn't know I was getting that, and two--
Why is she giving me Helm's Deep with a set called Attack at Weathertop? smilies/confused.gif

Oh well..... smilies/tongue.gif[ September 10, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]
{EDIT AGAIN}
Wait, maybe she meant to look for it on ebay...oh, whatever... smilies/rolleyes.gif

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[ September 10, 2003: Message edited by: Samwise ]

[Amarantha_Daisy]

-My stuffed Frodo doll

Ooo! Ainaserkewen, did you buy it or make it?

I want to make stuffed Frodo and Sam dolls... If you go to "Build a Bear" you can get one of those 'lil things you put inside the dolls so that when you squeeze it it makes noise...and you can record your own sounds, too! *squee* I want to make stuffed hobbits that talk...

Hmmmm... I hope you can buy those recorder thingies... I don't know if you can buy them seperately or if you have to make a bear with one...

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I want to make stuffed Frodo and Sam dolls... If you go to "Build a Bear" you can get one of those 'lil things you put inside the dolls so that when you squeeze it it makes noise...and you can record your own sounds, too! *squee* I want to make stuffed hobbits that talk...

Amarantha, be sure to let us know if you figure out how to do that or find directions on how to make them. I would have to have a "Frodo" doll and a "Sam" doll, cause you can't have one without the other, you know. You could record Frodo saying "I'm glad you're here with me Sam" and Sam saying "Samwise the Brave" (or some other favorite line from the movies). smilies/tongue.gif

[Samwise]

OOOH, yeah, I like that!! I want a pair, too!

Here to report that I recieved the last item(s) from the "spree" a while back ago....
The Official Illustrated Movie Companion: The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Visual Companion (a book with cool pictures and a forward written by Viggo Mortensen)
A 2001 Tolkien calendar with illustrations by John Howe (yeah, too late for use but the pics are really cool.)
and 4 Collector cards (movie cards: not from that game)
One: That pic of the Hobbits with their swords drawn: it looks as if the wind is blowing or something--From FOTR
Two: From FOTR: Pic of lots of nasty-looking Orcs headed for battle
Three:The Elves and Men (I think) either prepared for the same battle or at Helm's deep--hard to tell.
Four: Aragorn on his horse: From the Return of the King smilies/wink.gif

That's my report for now. Just wanted to bring this topic back up so all the new folks can share about their collections with us! smilies/wink.gif

[Ainaserkewen]

Ooo! Ainaserkewen, did you buy it or make it?

Actually, I bought it. It's great to have a little frodo waiting on your bed for you to get home. I found it in a Real Canadian Super Store in Alberta. It really looks like Elijah Wood too. smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Well--it may not be an authentic replica, but I just may have my Sting yet!

Take a peek! smilies/wink.gif (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2954438849&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1)

[Gorwingel]

Well, I haven't posted on this part of the site for awhile, but I did just get my two ROTK teasers a couple of weeks ago. They are absolutely beautiful! My personal favorite is Gandalf, it is very trumpant, and white smilies/biggrin.gif Additionally the Frodo one is really beautiful too, but the picture of it is kind of sad smilies/frown.gif and it tugs on the heartstrings. You feel so sorry for the poor guy.

Samwise, have you looked at Target. Because the last time I was there I think I saw that one. It is cool though. I am glad you may almost have a Sting smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

Target? Haven't been there in a while, but I'll take a peek next time I'm there. Haven't been outbid on the other, though.
I did just get my two ROTK teasers a couple of weeks ago. They are absolutely beautiful!
Are these posters, or...? smilies/confused.gif

[Samwise]

Wayfarer
Ringbearer
Stranger or Friend
Rest here a while
And take up your pen.

(c)1979 Michael Green

Well, I recieved A Hobbit's Journal today, the one with the pictures. I personally didn't think any of the pics were so bad--just maybe not the way I would have pictured them. (ie: Elrond with a beard? )
LOL...Ugluk and friends? That's being kind.
The pic of Frodo I thought was perfect. Looks a tad "haunted", like he's had the Ring a while.
Faramir? A little too Robin-Hood-esque, yeah, but "Gone very wrong?" Not to my eye. Eh. Everyone has a different eye for this stuff......

Very interesting, a neat collectible. Not sure if I'll write in either this or my "Red Book, though, or just keep them as they are. smilies/wink.gif

[Gorwingel]

Are these posters, or...?

Yes they are.
Now that means I have 7 LOTR posters
1 for FOTR, 3 for TTT, and 3 for ROTK. And additionally I still have the final ROTK one to add.

[Naz]

I have these Burger King peoples:

Ary

Sammie

Flodo

Gimmi

Pippi

Saruman (& his stickered palantir of frightfulness)

I think that's all my bk peoples. They live a messed up life smilies/wink.gif

I also have the RotK Aragorn! This is the only one that actually looks like Ary... but he looks constantly angry! hehe..

[Samwise]

Hullo, Naz, welcome to the thread, an' to the 'Downs, as I don't think I've said so already.

I was only able to get one of the Burger King figures, my "Sam", but that was off of ebay. Aside from Frodo to go with him, Sam the one who takes up the majority of my collection, anywhoo. smilies/wink.gif

Gorwingel:
Hum....since my father painted the inside of the house, I feel weird putting up posters in my room. They have little fasteners from 3M that aren't supposed to hurt your walls, but....I don't know. I still feel wierd. smilies/tongue.gif
The little Frodo magnet I have is based on a poster design, though--leastways I think so--it has Frodo in the background, and in the foreground, really tiny, are Sam and Frodo being led through the Dead Marshes by Gollum.(TTT).

[Estelyn Telcontar]

I've added several books, some new, some old, to my collection. I bought The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, which promises to be a fascinating read, and The Hobbit graphic novel, which has nice drawings and keeps much of the original dialogues. I "inherited" a Tolkien biography, J.R.R.Tolkien, Architect of Middle-Earth from one brother and Bored of the Rings from the other. The latter seems to be a first printing of the paperback, 1969, with some rather strange artwork on the cover.

I also bought a "One Ring" bookmark just because it looks cool...

Oh, and I've finally found some good pictures of the figurines that come with the children's chocolate eggs in Germany - here they are:

FotR (http://www.2ndwind.de/int/001.jpg)
TTT (http://www.2ndwind.de/int/002.jpg)
RotK (http://www.eierlei.de/default.php?R=10&content=rundumsei&content=herrderringe/herrderringe) (coming in November)

I have the first two series and am looking forward to collecting the third!

PS - Oh, I almost forgot the biggest purchase - I finally splurged on J.R.R.Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator - lovely pictures by the man himself!

[ October 13, 2003: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

[Liriodendron]

I have "Artist and Illustrator", and like it very much! What is this graphic Hobbit? Is that the same as The Annotated Hobbit I've seen at bookstores? I love The Hobbit...if it's graphic, I want it! smilies/smile.gif

[Estelyn Telcontar]

A graphic novel is basically a sophisticated comic book. I really like this one; it has very good drawings and sticks to the original text as much as possible. It's published by Ballantine and probably located with the other graphic novels - it wasn't with the Tolkien books where I bought it. I could well imagine it being enjoyable as an introduction to the book for kids, but it's certainly not done in a Disney style, so adults can enjoy it too!

[Liriodendron]

Hmmmm, I see! I'll have to investigate next Time I'm at Barnes and Noble! Thanks!

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Oooo! That graphic novel sounds good! I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Of course I can't buy it right now... I'm kind of broke. Went on a shopping splurge...

I just added to my collection...

-A Nazgul figurine
-The Tolkien Reader (I'll be reciting Tom Bombadil for days! smilies/biggrin.gif )
-The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy (You're right, Estelyn, it sounds good! I love philosophy...)

Woo! I'm proud! I wanted to buy the set of figurines of Boromir, Merry and Pippin, but they didn't have them in stock... smilies/frown.gif

[Gorwingel]

and The Hobbit graphic novel, which has nice drawings and keeps much of the original dialogues

Estelyn, do you think you could post a picture of the cover of the graphic novel that you bought? Because I have seen the graphic novel that I think you are talking about, and additionally I have also got to meet the artist who did the cover (or at least the cover on the U.S. verson) which if anyone wants to know is amazing, and is completely different than any Tolkien related art I have ever seen. Though after seeing the cover (which I was immediately drawn too when I saw it at Barnes and Noble), I was a tad bit dissapointed when I looked in the book and found that the drawings were very different.

Oh, and additionally the graphic novel that I saw was a paperback, so I don't think it would cost a huge amount of money.

[Samwise]

Graphic Novel? That's not the same as "Illustrated Version" is it?

[Estelyn Telcontar]

It's called "An illustrated edition of the fantasy classic" and is, as I said, basically a glorified comic book. Yes, the cover is an awesome picture, and though the drawings inside are comic style, I like them and think they're well done. Here's what the cover looks like:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0345445600.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

It is marked to cost $15, but I've seen that Amazon offers it for less...

[Vladivos the Rider]

I have posters and postcards which cover all 4 walls of my room and most of the ceiling. Never thought to cut out newspaper articles, though smilies/frown.gif
I have...I think it's 9 action figures, various books although my favourites have to be 'A Hobbits Travels' and the journal version with similar illustrations (both blank books.)

[Ainaserkewen]

I've decided that I'm sick of wasting my money(better spend on movie tickets) on LOTR stuff(see my list above, I've spent alot already) So I had an idea that I'm making a poster collage of all the LOTR adds and pictures from magazines and newpapers. My collection is huge and the poster is going to be huge too. Did you know LOTR indorsed 7up? I didn't until I found the add.

[Samwise]

Well, for goodness' sake, Miss Estelyn, that's the very book I won in the T-Shirt contest. smilies/biggrin.gif So, guess what, I own that book, too!

[Samwise]

I've decided that I'm sick of wasting my money
Ainaserkewen, I think of it more as an investment, but that's me. Someday when I'm in desperate need of money I'll get rich on ebay...LOL! (Though my polystone Sam and Bill are going NOWHERE unless I'm REALLY desperate!) smilies/wink.gif

LOL--like your sig, but it sort of scares me--I say things like that and I'm a tad older than 5! smilies/rolleyes.gif smilies/eek.gif

[Gorwingel]

Yup, that is the one I was thinking about. I didn't buy it though, but I do think the cover is extremely cool. The artist that did the cover is by the name of Donato Giancola, and the reason that I got to meet him was because he was at Comic-Con in San Diego. He had a booth where he was selling prints and stuff like that, and he also did a wonderful workshop about his work. The only reason I went to the workshop was because the picture of the cover of that graphic novel was in it.
He does a lot of other Tolkien related work too. I like it because it doesn't seem like fantasy art. I would have bought a lot of the art, but I didn't want to jump right in. So all I got was a lovely print of a painting of the one ring he had done smilies/smile.gif

[Ainaserkewen]

Maybe "wasting" was too strong a word. I love blowing my money on stuff that makes me happy. But unfortunately we can't be teenagers forever.
I got a new ring yesterday, one from the bookmarks. Anybody else notice that the artificial gold is oober bright? I compared it to a real gold ring and ahhh! it looks oober fake. Anybody know how to dull gold?

LOL--like your sig, but it sort of scares me--I say things like that and I'm a tad older than 5!


Thanks Samwise, it was really cute too, when she said it. As long as it's cute when you say it too, then there's nothing to worry about. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

Oh Samwise... Ahem... Samwise...


I can think of something else new in your collection...

*The small elf waves her needle and thread*

Hope it fits well. Sorry about the hood, I guess I just like them big; good for hiding in, ya know.

[Samwise]

ARRRRRGH! Maany apologies Miss Rae!!! I have a sinus infection (which I've been fighting after half a dozen other types of illnesses), that's my only excuse for forgetting!!!!!! *bows as best he can*

Oi! See, I know this Elven seamstress, smilies/wink.gif an' th' other day I got th' most beautiful Hobbit travelling cloak in all of Middle Earth and this one besides, an' also it's probably th' only PURPLE one in either place! smilies/wink.gif

Further, Miss Rae, I SAID th' hood bein' a little big was no problem whatsoever, as I do believe there're Orcs running around in these parts lately, and the more of myself I can hide from them th' better! smilies/wink.gif

[Vladivos the Rider]

That's a great idea! (making a collection of all the articles into a poster smilies/smile.gif )
Elven dress you say? Sounds amazing...wish I could sew.... smilies/confused.gif

[Raefindel]

No offence taken, my good hobbit. I have quite a collection of cloaks, myself. Let's see, I have burgandy (with gold lining) green, blue (with black lining), and a fall mix (with burgandy lining)

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/8e/d1/30_1_s.JPG

It's not very elven but I couldn't stop myself from buying the fabric.

[Alatáriël Lossëhelin]

I've been short of funds lately, so I have been trying to stay away from eBay and Target/Elfmart. However, I finally found a second "Sam in Goblin Armor" figure. Now Sam (in disguise) can go on display with Mr. Frodo (in his Goblin disguise). Frodo was getting lonely without Sam.

[Raefindel]

I got the 2004 calendars tody. Yippee!