Stormtroopers

Pippin Skywalker writes: TheForce.net has a funny joke about how orcs are more useless than Stormtroopers in their Humour Section. [More]

(and before anyone emails me asking me why I hate Star Wars know that I LOVE SW and we’re having a little bit of fun -Xo)

Scott recounts his tale about how he managed to get a huge FOTR poster for free! [More]

The folks at Games Workshop have posted a few teasers from their Two Towers goodies, soon to hit the market. Take a look! [More] [Gaming Havens]

What did the swords, armour, and other fighting equipment of Middle-earth really look like? Join us at [Dragon*Con] in Atlanta, GA Aug 30 – Sept 2 as Joe Piela of The Lonely Mountain Forge exhibits arms and armour he has created from Tolkien’s descriptions. [More]

What did the swords, armour, and other fighting equipment of Middle Earth really look like? The object of this session is to explore this topic by referring to the extensive descriptions that Tolkien gave in his many Middle-earth writings. Those attending will get to see and touch a selection of Middle-earth arms & armour reconstructions hand made by Joe Piela, master metalsmith and historical reenactor. He will bring items such as helms, mail coats, swords, axes, bows, and shields, made at [The Lonely Mountain Forge], for this presentation. (Saturday, 8/31 5:30 pm and Sunday, 9/1 10 am)