New Lord of the Rings action figures for 2005 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

davem · 03-22-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

KISS is kitsch, polyester pants, gold chains and open shirts are kitsch. Plaid suits are kitsch. Action figures are not kitsch.

Well, I'd say anything that comes out of a kitsch movie is kitsch by definition. I did say they had a kitsch charm, though...

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1977, I remember it well. The Queen's Jubilee, Elvis died, and this little known, well forgotten film about Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader came out.

What was it called? Oh I can't remember!!!!!!!

But I saw loads of collectable material for it in the same shop where I bought my Morgul Lord. It looks like they're still available and sought after....................

I wonder how well remembered the Star Wars (I think those are the movies you're trying to remember the titles of

) movies would be if Lucas hadn't redone the first three & put out a second trilogy. Anyway, I'm not sure the LotR movies will be taken to the public's heart in the same way. A nine days wonder, probably. I'm glad you get pleasure from your Morgul Lord, but I hope you didn't buy it as an investment.

Neurion · 03-22-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davem

Well, I'd say anything that comes out of a kitsch movie is kitsch by definition. I did say they had a kitsch charm, though...

To be academic, action figures originally came out of the Korean War.

davem · 03-22-2005, 04:34 PM

To be pedantic I was talking about the LotR figures...

Neurion · 03-22-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by davem

To be pedantic I was talking about the LotR figures...

To reply, I would challenge your assertion that LotR is a kitsch movie, of all things.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 03-23-2005, 09:47 PM

I'm a little disappointed that the Eowyn figure is so much like the first Eowyn figure released. I mean, she wears so many costumes, and yet we get another brown and blue action figure. I think they should've made one of her in her white dress... but that's just me, I guess.
Ah well.

Neurion · 09-12-2005, 08:37 AM

A few updates:

Council Aragorn

Frodo w/ Journal

Gandalf Stormcrow

Gondorian Soldier (tiny, squat and moustached, of course)

Lalwendë · 09-12-2005, 11:37 AM

Ooooh, I can hear my bank card flexing its magnetic strip for another spending session. Are these on worldwide release? I've now got about 75 of the figures and I'm hunting down some rarities! I don't care what anyone says, I like them!

Check out this Balrog action figure!

Davem's going mad at the prospect of it, but even though it has wings I am sorely tempted...

03-22-2005, 04:34 PM	#3
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	To be pedantic I was talking about the LotR figures... __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

03-23-2005, 09:47 PM	#5
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I'm a little disappointed that the Eowyn figure is so much like the first Eowyn figure released. I mean, she wears so many costumes, and yet we get another brown and blue action figure. I think they should've made one of her in her white dress... but that's just me, I guess. Ah well. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

09-12-2005, 08:37 AM	#6
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	A few updates: Council Aragorn Frodo w/ Journal Gandalf Stormcrow Gondorian Soldier (tiny, squat and moustached, of course) __________________ ____________________________________ "And a cold voice rang forth from the blade. Yea, I will drink thy blood, that I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly."

09-12-2005, 11:37 AM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Ooooh, I can hear my bank card flexing its magnetic strip for another spending session. Are these on worldwide release? I've now got about 75 of the figures and I'm hunting down some rarities! I don't care what anyone says, I like them! Check out this Balrog action figure! Davem's going mad at the prospect of it, but even though it has wings I am sorely tempted... __________________ Gordon's alive!

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