Collecting The Precious – Iron Studios Gandalf the Grey Deluxe Statue
July 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm -One of the newest players making collectibles based upon Middle-earth are the folks over at Iron Studios. They’ve got a ton of stuff coming out, which we will post about soon. Today, we want to talk about their 1:10 Gandalf the Grey statue. This awesome looking Gandalf comes from The Lord of the Rings just…
Collecting The Precious – Star Ace Toys Defo-Real Balrog Review
July 9, 2020 at 5:00 pm -Last year we teamed up with the folks at Star Ace Toys to talk about their Defo-Real Ringwraith. Well, we’re pleased to do it again, this time we’re talking about their Defo-Real Deluxe Balrog. This version of the Balrog is stylized, similar to the way the Ringwraith has been done. It’s a very fun twist…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Witch-king & Frodo at Weathertop
July 8, 2020 at 9:49 pm -Yesterday this amazing looking collectible of the Witch-king and Frodo at Weathertop went up for pre-order from our friends at Weta Workshop. Today, only 24 hours later, this statue is already showing as being “low on stock”. So while it won’t ship until March, I would not hesitate in ordering this collectible ASAP, as the…
Collecting The Precious – Elessar’s Collection Update 2020
July 1, 2020 at 9:43 pm -Back in 2017 I shared my collection with all of you fellow Ringers. Over the course of the last three years I have had many of you asking, “how’s my collection?” or “will you show an update of how things are looking?” So I decided that I would start this summer off with a video…
Today in Middle-earth, Midsummer’s Day [Mid-year’s Day]
July 1, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on Midsummer’s Day: Gandalf, the Dwarves and their Burglar leave Rivendell for the Lonely Mountain (1341) Aragorn and Arwen – A promise is born (1380) Gandalf meets Radagast the Brown (1418) The Wedding of Elessar and Arwen (1419) Frodo resigns office of mayor, and Will Whitfoot is restored…
The Great Hall of Poets
June 30, 2020 at 9:05 am -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…
Middle-earth design contest with Oscha Slings
June 26, 2020 at 12:28 pm -Calling all creative fans of Middle-earth! Our good friends at Oscha Slings, purveyors of items of great beauty, are holding a contest! This is your chance to create a unique Lord of the Rings or Hobbit themed design to be woven into a scarf, shawl, baby sling or throw. Whatever realm of Middle-earth inspires you,…
The Nature of Middle-earth: New Book with Tolkien’s Unpublished Writings
June 23, 2020 at 1:30 am -It has come to light on the Tolkien Collector’s Guide that Harper Collins and Houghton Mifflin have plans to publish a new book titled The Nature of Middle-earth in 2021 containing previously unpublished writings by J.R.R. Tolkien. The book has been edited by Tolkien expert Carl F. Hostetter who heads the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship. The…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s The Witch-king and Frodo at Weathertop Part 2
June 22, 2020 at 10:41 pm -As we shared with you a couple of weeks ago, our friends at Weta Workshop posted part one of a video, showing us the path the Witch-king and Frodo statue took to arrive at its final design. Today, fans can watch part two, and get to see what this amazing piece will finally look like,…
Today in Middle-earth, June 22
June 22, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on June 22nd: Bilbo returns to the Shire with the Ring (1342) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
Farewell, Dear Bilbo
June 19, 2020 at 1:53 pm -“I thought up an ending for my book: ‘And he lived happily ever after, unto the end of his days.’” Farewell to Sir Ian Holm, our dear and beloved Bilbo Baggins. May you thrive in the far green country and be at peace. Thank you for sharing your marvelous gifts with us and for bringing…
Viral Hobbit Trailer Reaction Anniversary
June 11, 2020 at 8:55 pm -Happy Hobbit is celebrating their reaction video to the Desolation of Smaug trailer going viral on this day seven years ago (6/11/13) by releasing a new video including recently rediscovered footage from the magical day. Kellie and Alex, known to fans of their long-running webseries as Kili and Fili, uploaded their reaction video as their…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Witch-king and Frodo at Weathertop reveal part 1
June 9, 2020 at 9:56 am -So as we told you during the winter warm-up our friends at Weta Workshop updated us on the amazing looking Witch-king and Frodo piece we saw at Comic-Con during 2018. Now we get to start your week with even more good news regarding this piece. We now have a video update on the process this…
Middle-earth Races: Final Certificate awaits in Minas Tirith.
June 3, 2020 at 1:26 am -Mae govannen. Congratulations! You made it! You participated in the races and traversed Middle-earth, following in the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring. You emerged triumphant. Thank you for joining us. We hope your journey was both exhilarating and enjoyable. Namárië for now. Collect your final certificate HERE.
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Winter Warm Up
June 2, 2020 at 12:30 pm -As many of you know Comic-Con in San Diego was cancelled this year due to the Covid-19. So our friends at Weta Workshop have decided to take Comic-Con and do it virtually. They’re calling it Winter Warm Up, because it is winter in their part of the world. The first two days have brought us…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s No. 1 Auctions Week 4
June 2, 2020 at 7:18 am -The final week of number 1 auctions from of our friends at Weta Workshop’s has started. This week fans can add the number one piece in the edition of the following statues: Orthanc – Black Tower of Isengard, Eomer on Firefoot, King Thorin on Throne, King Thranduil, and the Masters Collection Gollum. As we stated…
Happy Hobbit: Cat House – Episode 92
June 1, 2020 at 2:27 pm -Join Kili and Conrad as she races an oncoming storm to build an outdoor, weather-proof kitty shelter! Stay up to date by subscribing to Happy Hobbit on YouTube and by following them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok!
The Great Hall of Poets
May 31, 2020 at 3:03 am -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…
Today in Middle-earth, May 30
May 30, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on May 30th: Gandalf keeps the trolls arguing until dawn (1341) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
The Run of the Rohirrim Certificate
May 27, 2020 at 2:38 pm -Congratulations! You are a true Rider (or runner, or maybe a walker). You answered the call to traverse the miles from Dunharrow to Minas Tirith. Here is your Finisher Certificate. Print it out and share a photo of yourself on our World and Works of J.R.R. Tolkien Facebook page, and tell us a tale of…
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