How cool is that? Ninecompanions.net reports that a LOTR-themed paintball game in North Carolina. Come in costume, and join the Fellowship or the Dark Force. Trouble is it’s TOMORROW, so if you live in the area, make some quick plans! [More] Thanks to Orangeblossom for the link!

Whoops. Yesterday’s story about the NZ Premiere tour for LOTR fans [here] should have led to Red Carpet MovieTours link, not the unrelated ‘Red Carpet Tours’ company in Sydney.

From Badali Jewelry: I am happy to announce that we have just received approval and licensing from Tolkien Enterprises for NenyaTM, NaryaTM, and VilyaTM. We are making these in silver, gold, and platinum with several choices in gemstones. And we have made NenyaTM available as a wedding ring set with either one or two tracer bands for those who want a Tolkien wedding without the negative vibes associated with The One RingTM. [More]

News from Brendan: “Greetings, You may be interested in knowing that Artists UK.net is selling some signed Alan Lee prints from LotR, here starting at around £18 + P&P. The site actually has quite a large Tolkien section with many different Tolkien inspired prints for sale. I’ve bought from them before and have had no problems and can recommend the service.”

Rain sends in an interesting story from Down Under, seems she was lucky enough to find some TTT action figures at her local geek store! [More]