It is time to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 – a year in which we will not only see the first installment of The Hobbit, but also a year of some huge announcements from us here at TheOneRing.net!  Below you will find links to the top 20 TheOneRing.net stories of 2011 based on popularity, visits and shares. We can’t say we are surprised to find that nearly all of the stories relate directly to Peter Jackson’s upcoming ‘The Hobbit‘ films, but a few LOTR specific stories manage to sneak in. Our resolution to you this year: Provide unique, relevant and exciting content inspired by the words and world of JRR Tolkien. Wishing you and years a very Happy New Year! Reminisce and enjoy!

  1. TheOneRing.net Exclusive: Behold! Thorin Oakenshield and Orcrist!
  2. First Hobbit trailer: TORn’s frame-by-frame analysis
  3. Dwarf Composite from Peter Jackson!
  4. Analysis: TheOneRing.net Staff Talk Dwarves
  5. Frame by Frame: Production Video Number 2
  6. Balin and Dwalin
  7. The Return Of The Rings: LOTR’s Extended Editions Coming To The Big Screen
  8. Just who is Tauriel? Let the Speculation Begin!
  9. More Hobbiton Set Photos
  10. Dori, Nori, and Ori
  11. Beorn? Radagast? Super set pics from South Island!
  12. Lord of the Rings Extended Editon Blu-ray review
  13. Elijah Wood will be in ‘The Hobbit’ (and we know how!)
  14. Thorin and Company – Full Body Rendering
  15. Empire Magazine’s Massive LOTR Issue
  16. Bombur, Bifur and Bofur
  17. Official Film Titles Announced – March 2nd Titles Confirmed
  18. Photo Analysis: Bilbo, Dwarves and Bag End
  19. First close-up of Beorn’s Hall?
  20. Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit