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Here is the cover and 2-page article from the new “W” Magazine with an interview with Liv Tyler (Arwen).

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This card inspires one of Gimli’s finest quotes, “Sleep! I feel the need of it. Yet my axe is restless in my hand. Give me a row of orc-necks and room to swing and all weariness will fall from me!”

Starter Decks

We provide two different kinds of starter products to begin your Lord of the Rings TCG adventures: starter decks and deluxe starter sets. There’s been a lot of discussion and questions about these products, so this article attempts to set everybody straight on all the details. You’ll also find below complete cardlists for all three kinds of starter products.[More]

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WotR was published by the paper-wargaming company Simulations Publications Inc. (SPI) in the 1970s. It was one of their most elaborate presentations, with a large mounted map, cards, a gazillion little cardboard counters representing the armies of the War of the Ring, and artwork by (then) popular Tolkien artist Tim Kirk. You can look at the rules and board at http://matrix.dumpshock.com/tzeentch/Tolkien/tolkien.htm(“Rules” and “Maps” tags; the “Playaids” tag will give counter and card lists).

SPI eventually went bankrupt and was eaten by TSR. The boardgame license, of course, reverted to Tolkien Enterprises, but it appears that co-designer Richard Berg has some control of the intellectual property
associated with the game itself, and has some interest in reviving the product.

Thanks to Greenbooks staff member Ostadan for the overview on WotR, and for alerting me to the new developments below.

From rec.games.board:

The designer of the original, Richard H. Berg, is off on his annual trek to Essen. On www.consimworld.com, he mentioned that he had been asked by a German company on the possiblity of a revamped WotR in the future. Thus while at Essen, RHB will be discussing with company officials and the Tolkein estate on this issus. Mr. Berg has said that he hopes that the project will be a go but will probably not be likely.

Obviously though, WotR is on life support and there is a glimmer of hope that gamers will get to see it on store shelves once again.

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IGN’s running a poll on the hotest games of this year. While no LOTR games are slated for release this year, there are a good deal of Xbox games listed (the company we are anticipating to release at least one LOTR title next year), not to mention titles like “Harry Potter”, Frodo’s arch rival.

Sick of having “the media” tell you what’s hot and what’s not? Well, here’s your chance to make a difference. We have assembled a listing of the most popular and best games of 2001 for all gaming platforms, including home consoles, PC and Game Boy Advance. As you can see, the list includes games that are already out as well as games slated to be released before the end of the year. [More]

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If you live in LA and you have some time in the next few weeks, get your butt over to The Puzzle Zoo, on the Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica. The Puzzle Zoo has a completely unique store display, built for them by the folks from Sideshow/WETA Collectibles. The display is absolutely gorgeous.

The thing that grabs your attention is the large scale model of a Troll (turned to stone by Gandalf in The Hobbit) reaching out at passers by on the sidewalk. The troll’s finger-tips are pressed against the glass. Next to his head, is a large layout of the Sideshow/WETA Collectible offerings. While they display objects from series 1 to 3, not all of them are currently for sale. However, you can purchase all of series 1, right now at the official SideShow/WETA website.

Green Books Writer Quickbeam and his friend Robert had a chance to visit the store and take some pictures. So Enjoy!

The Puzzle Zoo
1413 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401, U.S.A
Phone: 310 – 393 – 9201
Email: puzzlezooguy@yahoo.com

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Ringer Spy MP gives us a few more reasons why going to a pub in England is fun, especially in the near future…

Hi,

3. Reports / Photos – where we can we will be asking our Student Reps (for this please read student staff rather than student brand manager) to get photos and give us the student perspective but we will need Photos and short reports form every bar/venue manager that the promotion takes place with. We will put cameras in every kit that goes out and a fax back form for a report for those who you who don’t want to use electronic mail. We’ll phone to remind you but would rather we didn’t have to. If you take this promotion an integral part of the agreement is to return photos and a short report – this is very important to us and the film company. I’m not going to waste everyone’s time with stupid bits of paper to sign but please be aware that this is the agreement for us placing the promotion with you.

Sounds like fun! If anyone happens to attend one of these, send us a report too!

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