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Bill Ferny · 03-12-2003, 11:50 AM

Rumil, I’m confused in regards to the panzertetcher. At first I thought you were referring to sting-like blades, but after researching, though I couldn’t find mention of panzertetcher in the sources I have laying around the house, I think you might be referring to the sword illustrated in the Maciejowski Bible. I was able to find a number of German falchions that at best vaguely resemble the one illustrated in the Maciejowski Bible and the elven blades in the LotR movies (I couldn’t find any two-handed examples). If you could provide a physical description or picture of the panzertetcher, it would be greatly appreciated.

Lathriel, I know what you mean about the goblins/orcs. I guess I’ve been conditioned by the brothers Hildebrant over the years, though. However, I still liked WETA’s meanies. So far PJ’s conception of goblins/orcs is the most horrific I’ve seen, and as far as I’m concerned that’s a good thing.

Oh, come on, PanMan, you have to admit, like the costuming or not, that he does look a little like a live action Oliver Cromwell statue.

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Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	Rumil, I’m confused in regards to the panzertetcher. At first I thought you were referring to sting-like blades, but after researching, though I couldn’t find mention of panzertetcher in the sources I have laying around the house, I think you might be referring to the sword illustrated in the Maciejowski Bible. I was able to find a number of German falchions that at best vaguely resemble the one illustrated in the Maciejowski Bible and the elven blades in the LotR movies (I couldn’t find any two-handed examples). If you could provide a physical description or picture of the panzertetcher, it would be greatly appreciated. Lathriel, I know what you mean about the goblins/orcs. I guess I’ve been conditioned by the brothers Hildebrant over the years, though. However, I still liked WETA’s meanies. So far PJ’s conception of goblins/orcs is the most horrific I’ve seen, and as far as I’m concerned that’s a good thing. Oh, come on, PanMan, you have to admit, like the costuming or not, that he does look a little like a live action Oliver Cromwell statue. __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.