Congratulations to discussion board member paleostone who won the drawing for the “Premium Format” Frodo from Sideshow Collectibles just for posting on the discussion boards!! Member Lurking Girl won the second prize of a Battle of Helm’s Deep set by Play Along. If you haven’t joined us yet, there’s plenty of discussion of the new Children of Hurin book to be found (as well as an upcoming chapter-by-chapter discussion), and many other fun topics and great people! So go to the Login page and sign up. See you there!
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Gloria writes: Join Into The West, Lord of the Rings Fellowship of Utah for Tolkien Festival 2007 at the University of Utah Union Building this Saturday, April 28th from 10 to midnight. Pre-registration for this event begins at 8 am the day of event. Noted internationally known professor Dr. Paul Nolan Hyde, keynote speaker, will speak on “The Tapestry of Middle-earth.” Dr. Michael Collings will discuss “Names and Naming, the origins of Tolkien’s Works,” and Dr. Stephen Fullmer will present “Women in Middle-earth.” Other classes include Elven language, Dance of Middle-earth, Astronomy of Middle-earth, Tengwar, Live Action Roll Play, Costuming, and Prosthetics as well as a Vendor room, Silent Auction table with items such as a Lord of the Rings Symphony signed copy sheet by Howard Shore, Sideshow Weta Statues, Live Theatre Tickets, Dinner certificates, Spa Treatments, Ballet West signature items and much more. There is also an Art Room where patrons may view fantasy art by noted artists. The evening will end with a dance, live band and costume contest with prizes. [More]
Barry writes: Here is a scan from Entertainment Weekly reviewing The Children of Hurin, the review is very negative. Read the scan and save your money to help buy a copy of the book instead. Talk about a reporter missing the boat – Jeff Giles misses by a mile. [More]
Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]
NEW YORK – Dimitri Bannikov traveled from Russia to be first in line at the New York City Barnes & Noble where copies of “The Children of Hurin” autographed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee went on sale. Read more here.
To celebrate the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Turbine has partnered with GameStop to host “Midnight Madness” launch events across the United States.
Fans will be lining up to be among the first to pick-up a copy of the game, meet members of the development team, and have a chance to win signed posters, pre-paid game cards and exclusive event t-shirts. In addition, special prizes will be awarded at each location to the three players who wear the best “The Lord of the Rings” themed costumes. [More]