From: Old Took

Being old enough to remember collecting the original star-wars figures first time round, the thing that really amazed me on eagerly ripping open the delivery containing my first batch of purchases, was the amount of detail that has gone into the faces on the figures.I’m sure you agree that to quite a high degree of accuracy, the figures really do look like their real-life actor counterparts. I’ve scanned in some really close-up face shots of my collection to demonstrate.

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LOTR Cookies?…

From: Nayru

This morning I was having breakfast and I realized that I was eating biscuits of LOTR!! I haven’t noticed before! This biscuits often have pictures of films but I didn’t expect the ones of LOTR coming so soon! The biscuits are called: Tosta Rica de Cuétara. I went to look inside the box and I found a LOTR card. I send you the some scans.

(Cookies??? -Xo)

(cookies????? -Xo)

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Ringer Spy Ed sends along more pics from his ever growing LOTR collection! I personally bought a Wraith with his horse last night and was REALLY impressed, these things are amazing! Great detail, and they don’t feel like they’ll fall apart by just looking at them, very cool indeed!

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Thanks to Anne for these great scans! Check out the PJ interview!!

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Library Journal, October 1, 2001.

A Fantasy Come true: Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings Comes to Film

Rings, Kings and Evil Things by Michael Rogers

The buzz over director Peter Jackson’s feature film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy hit fever pitch in 2000 when the simply stunning early footage was previewed via the modern wizardry of the Internet, leaving fans gawking at their PCs. To give an idea of how wildly this film has been anticipated, that teaser trailer was downloaded 1.7 million times – the first day! The film of the Fellowship of the Ring – the first leg of the LOTR trilogy – does not open in theatres until December 19, but fans have their fingers and furry little tows crossed that it will do the book justice. Tolkien’s volumes have enjoyed continued popularity, and most libraries sport copies of The Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy, but the Oxford don wrote numerous volumes himself – this list is not all-inclusive – and is the subject of many others. The film no doubt will spark a huge interest in all things Tolkien, so stock up early.

Tolkien Online: On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a hobbit. Though New Line Cinema has created an official movie site (www.lordoftherings.net), the best web page hands down is theonering.net, which offers daily updates of anything and everything Tolkien. For diehards wanting a replica of Sauron’s Ring, there’s www.badalijewelry.com/tolkien.htm offering Tolkien inspired jewelry. Houghton Mifflin, publisher of the books, also has a Tolkien page at www.lordofthe-ringstrilogy.com.

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I had the chance to experience the beauty and meticulous artistry involved with SideShow/WETA Collectibles at this year’s DragonCon. Now, it looks like they are out-doing themselves with a series of Medallions. Read the full press release, then view the official flyer and order form. You can also sign up for this program at the official SideShow/WETA website. [More]

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"Sideshow / Weta create unique Lord of the Rings Medallion Program"

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — October, 2001 Sideshow / Weta is the company that is producing an amazing range of highly-detailed collectible figures, busts, helmets and weapons, based on the upcoming epic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Now a very special line of Lord of the Rings Medallions, 24 different pieces in all, are being offered by Sideshow / Weta. The original Medallion sculptures were created at the Weta Workshop, the same group who helped Peter Jackson realize his film vision of Tolkien’s world, and are therefore an authentic representation of the film experience.

The Weta Workshop was responsible for the conceptualizing, creation and the on set operation of the creatures, miniatures, armor, weapons and special make-up effects for all three films. These craftsmen had the unique opportunity to be intimately involved with the making of these films. They have now used their special perspective in fashioning a most unusual assortment of collectible Medallions.

These special Medallions, measuring nearly 6" in diameter, capture a moment of Middle-earth history in a beautifully handcrafted, low-relief scene, featuring the characters and creatures of this epic tale. Each Medallion in the series has been meticulously sculpted to the highest standards, hand cast in heavy weight polystone, and hand-finished in an antique bronze patina. The entire production process has been supervised by the Sideshow / Weta art department.

The Sideshow / Weta Medallion Program will include the release of a new Medallion every month for the next two years, beginning with Medallion #1 "The Orcs of Moria," which will ship the first week of January, 2002. Each Medallion is priced at the amazingly low price of $25 plus shipping & handling.

Each Medallion release is limited to no more than ten thousand hand-numbered units and comes complete with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Certificate tells the story of the scene depicted on the Medallion and also includes information about the sculptor of the piece. These unique treasures are only available through the Sideshow / Weta Collectibles web site at www.sideshowweta.com. Each Medallion released will surely occupy a unique place in the collectible offerings surrounding the upcoming films. To view the Medallions and learn more about the program please visit the Sideshow / Weta web site.

Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the entertainment industry’s leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical motion pictures. New Line licenses its films to ancillary markets including cable and broadcast television as well as to international venues. The company, which is a subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., operates several divisions including in-house theatrical distribution, marketing, home video, television acquisitions, production, licensing and merchandising units. 

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