A startling roar from actor Lawrence Makaoare in his ghoulish orc costume as “Lurtz” launched New Zealand’s museum industry on the European stage at London’s Science Museum yesterday. Kensington schoolchildren, invited to meet one of the stars from Peter Jackson’s trilogy, were impressed. “When he’s not in character mode, he seems really nice,” said Katie Akinlusi, aged 9. “If he goes into character mode, he seems really, really scary.” [More]
Day: September 17, 2003
We hope to be joined by many Ringers on Sunday September 21st as we celebrate Bilbo and Frodo’s Birthday. Here’s all of the information you need. First of all, there’s been a change of venues. The picnic will not take place at the Hollywood Camrose park as originally announced, but in Griffith Park at the Cedar Tree Picnic Grounds. Follow the link for full details and directions. [More]
We’ve been inundated with Caption Contest entries and will not be able to meet our own deadline of posting the winners today! Sorry folks! We’ll have the winners posted for Friday, Sept 19th. In the meantime, start warming up for our next contest: A Limerick for Legolas 2003.
LORD OF THE RINGS COMPILATION 2 $20.00 ($32.00 CAN)
This book contains all the best from White Dwarf magazine for The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game, containing new rules, scenarios, painting and modeling tips, and more. Inside you’ll find:
Three mini-games, the first featuring Gandalf vs the Balrog as they clashed on Zirak-Zigel and the second of the mighty clash between Gandalf and Sauruman inside the tower of Orthanc! We also have The Race to Bruinen Ford, as Arwen carries the wounded Frodo to safety while being chased by the Ringwraiths.
Guidelines for creating your own new scenarios
Rules for the new Rohan Royal Guard
Ready-to-use banners for your Riders of Rohan models
Scenery tips for creating your own Helm’s Deep!
Lots of Battle Reports and painting master-classes
Articles on converting up your own Ents plus rules for different types of Ents!
New rules for Ringwraiths riding Fellbeasts, along with a new scenario featuring these foul creatures
Lots of new scenarios for The Two Towers, The Fellowship of the Ring, and the new Shadow and Flame supplement – including the awesome Watcher in the Water!
All this plus Questions and Answers, Golden Daemon winners on display, reference charts, and more – An essential addition for all players!
Check it out here: [http://us.games-workshop.com/thelordoftherings/us/]
Monopoly: LOTR Edition
CAhobbit sends in word that Hasbro’s ‘Trivial Pursuit: LOTR Edition’ and Parker Bros. ‘Monopoly: LOTR Edition’ will hit store shelves on November 15th, 2003! [More] [Shop.theonering.net]
Tammy writes: Not sure if you are interested in reading a review of the film but Disney has started test screenings for Hidalgo throughout southern califormia and I was able to see it last night along with a theater filled with other very mixed demographics. [More]