Darren writes: There is a QVC Lord of the Rings Day on the 17th December on QVC UK. They have exclusive interviews with some of the cast that they will be playing throughout the show. They have teaser trailers that will be played throughout the day. They are launching the show with an exclusive set of 9 lithographs that are exclusive to QVC and are unavailable in the stores. Amongst some of the products that will be available as some EXCLUSIVE QVC UK products that again are available no-where else:
Cate Blanchett – Galadrial Signed Lithograph Ian Holm – Bilbo Signed Lithograph Return of the King – Isle of Man Coin Ltd to 1000 Pieces Topps – LOTR Trilogy 60 Cards QVC Set of Trading Cards Ltd to 1000 Sets Artbox – LOTR Return of the King Lenticular Uncut Sheet set of 60 Cards Ltd to 99
ToyFare magazine will be doing a 16-page visual price guide on all of Toy Biz’s Lord of the Rings figures in an upcoming issue, and we were wondering if you would want to report on it on your Website. If so, feel free to use the promotional description, as well as the attached sample page, which shows what the format of the guide will be like. The issue, #78, goes on sale in comic stores on Wednesday, and hits newsstands later on in the month.
TOYFARE 78 TO FEATURE COMPLETE LOTR TOY PHOTO GUIDE
Intimidated by the sheer number of Lord of the Rings action figures on the market today? Does a trip to the toy store feel more like a trek to Mount Doom? ToyFare has the solution for you.
ToyFare #78, due out this week, features their first-ever complete viaual guide to Lord of the Rings toys. Focusing on the new Toy Biz line, this 16-page visual guide showcases all of the releases, including the mail-away Uruk-Hai, the ultra-rare cloth-capes Fellowship boxed setŠeven the first two waves of figures in 2004!
That’s over 70 photos, with pricing info for each one! We’ll also help you out by identifying any packaging or paint variations that exist, as well as calling out the best versions of each of the main characters! We even spotlight the best toy in the entire line!
You can pick up ToyFare #78 (with either a Batman or Transformers cover) in comic stores on Dec. 10, or on newsstands Dec. 23. To order online, visit www.wizarduniverse.com.
Of course, as soon as you declare something “over,” you find it’s NOT-QUITE-YET over… Following yesterday’s post there was an influx of tickets, so we are having another “Last” Ticket Exchange post, this time with EIGHT ticket offerings. We will continue tomorrow if more tickets surface. There will be a post either way, to let folks know. And now, on to the tickets….
PLEASE READ EACH TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT CAREFULLY! Some of our offerings have “special circumstances.”
Please remember to include: your e-mail address, your real name, and a phone number if possible.
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Calgary, Alberta This offering is for ONE ticket to the Paramount Chinook in Calgary, Alberta. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $50 (Canadian) + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Calgary Tickets Calling”
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Mississauga, Ontario This offering is for ONE ticket to the Famous Players Coliseum in Mississauga, Ontario. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $49.95 (Canadian) + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Mississauga Single Ticket Please”
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Woodbridge, Ontario This offering is for TWO tickets to the Famous Players Colossus in Woodbridge, Ontario. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $101.90 + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Wishing For Woodbridge Tickets”
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Washington, DC: We have a winner! No more e-mails, please! ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** These tickets are for the Uptown Theater, which sold tickets to each film in the trilogy separately. This offering is for one ticket to ‘The Two Towers’ and one for ‘Return of the King.’ It DOES NOT INCLUDE a ticket to FOTR. Please do not ask for these tickets unless you possess a ticket to FOTR or do not mind missing the first show. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $18.50 + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Uptown – I understand that this is not for the Complete Trilogy.”
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Albany, NY: We have a winner! No more e-mails, please! This offering is for ONE ticket to the Crossgates Regeal Cinema 18 in Albany, NY. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $35 + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Albany Ticket Please”
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Edina, Minnesota: We have a winner! No more e-mails, please! This offering is for TWO tickets to the MegaStar 16 Southdale in Edina, Minnesota. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $50 + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Make Mine Minnesota Tickets!”
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Colorado Springs, Colorado: We have a winner! No more e-mails, please! This offering is for TWO tickets to the Cinemark Carefree Circle Theater in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $50 + postage ($5.40 for overnight posting). The subject line MUST read: “Calling for Colorado Tickets.”
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Mississauga, Ontario This offering is for TWO tickets to the Famous Players Coliseum in Mississauga, Ontario. The first person to e-mail maegwen@theonering.net with the following subject line will be put into contact with the ticket seller. The price is $101.65 (Canadian) + postage. The subject line MUST read: “Pair of Ontario Tickets.”
MrCere here with some more LP3 (line party 3) goodness! We have a great new line party sponsorship with Royal Selangor and the good news is, this isn’t just for North Americans but for the world-wide LP3 participants. They require individuals to register and then attend an LP3 event, where winners will be announced and the prizes are fantastic! Read on.
www.royalselangor.com, an award winning website with more than 600 pewter gift ideas, offers the Lord of The Rings fans a wonderful opportunity to collect coveted Middle-earth inspired pewter designs. The wide selection consists of beautifully sculpted character goblets, shot glasses, wine glasses and tankards. To add to the excitement this year, there is now a new release of commemorative plates and flutes.
The set of four commemorative plates capture the many classic moments from The Hobbit, The Fellowship of The Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of The King. They feature scenes such as the Battle of the Five Armies at the Lonely Mountain, the Council of Elrond in Rivendell, the Entmoot in Fangorn Forest and Éowyn’s battle with the Witch King.
The War of The Ring chess set is a true collector’s piece for chess aficionados and fiction lovers. The good side is sculpted in pewter while the evil side is copper-plated. The good side is led by Strider as the King with Galadriel as his Queen. Naturally, the evil side is led by the dark lord Sauron, accompanied by the Great Spider Shelob as his Queen. Each piece is intricately sculpted and a game of chess with this set will transport you into the heart of the battlefield between the forces of good and evil in Middle-earth.
To stand a chance to win these sought after designs, simply click here to register. Remember to fill in the LOTR line party that you’re attending at the section – ‘Which LOTR Line Party Are You Attending’ to qualify you as a valid participant. Winners MUST be part of an ACTIVE, particpating line party event.
To check if you’re a winner, attend the LOTR line parties near you. Prizes will automatically go to the next winner if not claimed during the party. There will also be 100 consolation prizes, which will be given out in select locations on a first-com-first-serve basis during the line party.
Forward this page to your friends and you’ll have more chances of winning!
Join us as Andy Serkis, the voice of the tortured “Gollum” from “The Lord of the Rings” feature films, makes a special personal appearance as “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” hits theaters nationwide. Beginning December 10, if you purchase “The Lord of the Rings” MONOPOLY, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, RISK or Chess* you will receive a ticket to meet Andy Serkis and get his autograph during a private signing event. To receive your ticket, please bring your receipt to Personal Shopping on Level Three.
Plus, beginning December 10, guests have the exclusive opportunity to view a display of eight authentic props from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and have the opportunity to enter to win Wormtongue’s dagger**. Lord of the Rings fans can also win one of the eight film props when they enter Hasbro’s “Win the Sword of Aragorn” Sweepstakes. Fans can get more information at hasbro.com/lotr or inside specially-marked packages of LOTR MONOPOLY, RISK and TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Private Signing Event: 1 – 5pm, Level Three
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
Prop Display: Store Hours, Level Three
*Please note: One board game purchase of Hasbro’s versions of The Lord of the Rings MONOPOLY, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, RISK or Chess from Toys “R” Us Times Square is required for the private signing event. Limit one ticket and one autograph per purchase, per guest. Andy Serkis will only autograph movie posters supplied by New Line Cinema. Tickets are available while supplies last. Only 750 tickets are available for this event on a first come basis.
**Drawing will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, December 17.
