Sideshow Collectibles is getting into the spirit of Tolkien’s birthday! First off, they are offering $10 OFF their entire LOTR instock inventory – that includes items like Galadriel, King of the Dead and more. Then, post your ‘Toast to the Professor’ for a chance to win the 12-inch Faramir Exclusive figure. And last, but not least, we get a peek at the upcoming ‘Gwaihir vs Nazgul’ polystone diorama. [Check it Out]
Month: January 2008
To Celebrate Professor Tolkien’s birthday, The Lord of the Rings Cruise and Tour are offering a 1-category upgrade for new bookings on January 3, only. So if you were on the fence, don’t delay – book today! [Cruise Details]
TheOneRing.net raises its glass to today to join fans the world over in toasting the master of Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien, who was born January 3rd 1892.
If you’d like to join in the worldwide toast, The Tolkien Society has its annual event organized where fans can sign up to toast by hoisting the liquid beverage of your choice to “The Professor”.
Dr. Amy Sturgis writes: I will be offering my course “J.R.R. Tolkien in History, Political Thought, and Literature” as an online 3-hour class during the second quarter of the Spring 2008 semester. Individuals who wish to take this online course must enroll at Belmont University, but not necessarily as a degree-seeking student. Belmont has a variety of options for non-degree opportunities and continuing education. Additional information about the specific courses I am offering each semester is available via the Liberal Studies Program or directly from me. Continue reading “Amy Sturgis Update”
The Misty Mountains Smial Tolkien Society group is gathering Thursday evening, January 3rd, for our annual Tolkien Toast. We’ll be meeting at The Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake St. in downtown Dever at 6:30 p.m. As always, we’ll be reading our favorite Tolkien passages and drawing for prizes. We also sing “Happy Birthday” in elvish, and toast “The Professor!” both in English and in Mandarin Chinese to honor our ‘sister smial,’ Tol Eressea, in Taiwan. $3.00 per adult (over 18) will help pay for the room. Food and drink can be ordered from the menu. Children are welcome! See you there!
In the eventuality that Peter Jackson does not direct ‘The Hobbit’ films, our new poll asks the question, who should? The poll on the right side of this page gives you a chance to vote for three of your favorite directors. Once you’ve voted, discuss it on our message boards with fellow Ringers! (Thanks to Annael for the original poll idea)