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Samwise · 03-27-2006, 04:53 PM

Howdy!

Well, a couple of weeks or so ago, I was in our local Shire (K) Mart, when I passed one of those little discount racks they have out in the middle of the aisle.

I did a double-take.

There, sitting forlornly amidst the Barbies and Bratz, was a

LOTR ROTK Dluxe Poseable Sam Gamgee!

You realize of course, being the Sam fan that I am, I just had to rescue him...and hey, $9.99 was a small ransom to pay to get him out of there and safe in my LOTR collection.

wilwarin538 · 03-31-2006, 02:31 PM

I just got the book J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter. I'm only on page 37 but it's amazing so far.

Samwise · 03-31-2006, 03:27 PM

Like your Avatar. I think there actually may have been a thread about
"Middle Earth Idol" at one time....unless it's just something I thought of doing, but I doubt the latter...

Samwise · 03-31-2006, 03:32 PM

I was right. it's right here:

Middle-Earth Idol

Parmastahir · 04-01-2006, 08:30 AM

Well, it's April and that means a new "Calendar of the Month" featured on my Tolkien calendar website:

www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars

Hope you enjoy this one (and the others). Please drop me a line (via the website) if there is one on the website that you would like to see the illustrations from.

Away from the Green Hill Country,

Parmastahir

Lalwendë · 04-01-2006, 01:16 PM

I've got hold of a book I've never seen before, even on t'internet - Treasures From The Misty Mountains by James H Gillam. This is a book detailing all kinds of Tolkien 'collectables' including books, calendars, film merchandise, even 60s fan badges etc. It doesn't go into the kind of detail specialist sites go into (e.g. Parmastahir's site) but it's got loads of pictures and is an interesting read for general collectors.

...davem informs me it can be bought through the Tolkien Society website. Now he tells me!

I've also got hold of a two person game in which you have to act as either Gandalf or Balrog and battle it out. I like the way the Balrog counter in the box is non-winged.

Lord of the Rings - The Duel The shop Orcs Nest in London (they also have a website, but I'm not sure if they stock the board games on that) is well worth a visit for board games - they also had War of the Ring, The Hobbit and others, including one based on Beowulf!

narfforc · 04-01-2006, 01:55 PM

ARRRRRRRRRRRRGH, I,ve just paid £129 for a version of The Hobbit from Oxfam, I could not resist. One of my friends thought I was mad, and told me so as she puffed away on a cigarette, Well that thing is costing you more than money, I replied.

03-27-2006, 04:53 PM	#1
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Thread reviving time !!! :D Howdy! Well, a couple of weeks or so ago, I was in our local Shire (K) Mart, when I passed one of those little discount racks they have out in the middle of the aisle. I did a double-take. There, sitting forlornly amidst the Barbies and Bratz, was a LOTR ROTK Dluxe Poseable Sam Gamgee! You realize of course, being the Sam fan that I am, I just had to rescue him...and hey, $9.99 was a small ransom to pay to get him out of there and safe in my LOTR collection. __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

03-31-2006, 02:31 PM	#2
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	I just got the book J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter. I'm only on page 37 but it's amazing so far. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

03-31-2006, 03:27 PM	#3
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Nice Avatar....;) Like your Avatar. I think there actually may have been a thread about "Middle Earth Idol" at one time....unless it's just something I thought of doing, but I doubt the latter... __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

03-31-2006, 03:32 PM	#4
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Whaddaya know.... I was right. it's right here: Middle-Earth Idol __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

04-01-2006, 08:30 AM	#5
Parmastahir Wight Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Hill Country Posts: 196	Tolkien Calendar Collecting Well, it's April and that means a new "Calendar of the Month" featured on my Tolkien calendar website: www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars Hope you enjoy this one (and the others). Please drop me a line (via the website) if there is one on the website that you would like to see the illustrations from. Away from the Green Hill Country, Parmastahir __________________ Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise can not see all ends.

04-01-2006, 01:16 PM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I've got hold of a book I've never seen before, even on t'internet - Treasures From The Misty Mountains by James H Gillam. This is a book detailing all kinds of Tolkien 'collectables' including books, calendars, film merchandise, even 60s fan badges etc. It doesn't go into the kind of detail specialist sites go into (e.g. Parmastahir's site) but it's got loads of pictures and is an interesting read for general collectors. ...davem informs me it can be bought through the Tolkien Society website. Now he tells me! I've also got hold of a two person game in which you have to act as either Gandalf or Balrog and battle it out. I like the way the Balrog counter in the box is non-winged. Lord of the Rings - The Duel The shop Orcs Nest in London (they also have a website, but I'm not sure if they stock the board games on that) is well worth a visit for board games - they also had War of the Ring, The Hobbit and others, including one based on Beowulf! __________________ Gordon's alive!

04-01-2006, 01:55 PM	#7
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Charity begins at the bank ARRRRRRRRRRRRGH, I,ve just paid £129 for a version of The Hobbit from Oxfam, I could not resist. One of my friends thought I was mad, and told me so as she puffed away on a cigarette, Well that thing is costing you more than money, I replied. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.