From: Sean
Hi, I just wanted to let you know I just came from The Dutch Comic book Convention “De Stripdagen” (now THATS a name for a convention! -Xo) in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. The big news is that one of the stands was selling the Sideshow/Weta busts, Statues and Helmets (all of Wave I). They weren’t in finished pacakaging yet, but in plain white boxes (the packaging material did have a “Sideshow-Weta Collectibles logo on it though). I bought the Gandalf bust, didn’t have any more money or I would have bought the statue 🙁 The convention is on today (till 1700) and tomorrow from 1000 till 1700, I think.
The guy running the stand (it was a company called PMB Express, who said they are the official Dutch distributors of the Weta Sideshow merchandise) also told me that they are going to see the 30 minute preview somewhere in The Netherlands tomorrow! they’ve been told not to bring any mobile phones, camera’s or other electronics. but damn, I wish I knew where it was!
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From: Angelwise Gamgee
I just noticed somethin’ small on the web. At the Sideshow Weta site there was the bust of Merry with a small description next to it:
A relative and loyal companion of Frodo Baggins in his journey, Merry was a young hobbit from the Shire. Insisting he join Frodo, Merry’s quick thinking would save them from the pursuit of the Ringwraiths at Buckle Berry Ferry and eventually make him one of the fellowship.
Didn’t know if you already knew this….but it was a small spoiler to me that Merry’s responsible for saving the hobbits on the border of Buckland…I wonder what “quick thinking” plan they were talking about.
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From Sean VDM
Hi, I just wanted to let you know I just came from The Dutch Comic book Convention “De Stripdagen” in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. The big news is that one of the stands was selling the Sideshow/Weta busts, Statues and Helmets (all of Wave I). They weren’t in finished pacakaging yet, but in plain white boxes (the packaging material did have a “Sideshow-Weta Collectibles logo on it though). I bought the Gandalf bust, didn’t have any more money or I would have bought the statue 🙁 .The convention is on today (till 1700) and tomorrow from 1000 till 1700, I think.
The guy running the stand (it was a company called PMB Express, who said they are the official Dutch distributors of the Weta Sideshow merchandise) also told me that they are going to see the 30 minute preview somewhere in The Netherlands tomorrow! they’ve been told not to bring any mobile phones, camera’s or other electronics, but I wish I knew where it was!
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From: The cool folks at New Line Shop!
Yes, tomorrow is Frodo’s and Bilbo’s birthday, and as “Hobbits give presents to other people on their own birthdays,” we thought we would do the same. We have a limited number of special Lord of the Rings pins — 2 x 3 inch replicas of the first movie poster, featuring Frodo and the Ring — that were originally created for theaters and other promotional partners. So, between now and next Wednesday, September 26th (or while supplies last, so hurry!) we’re going to include one of these special pins with every Lord of the Rings order of $30 or more in the official shop at http://www.LOTRShop.com/m.html .
We’re also pleased to announce the addition of two very special new products: a DVD player and VCR from JVC, each with a Lord of the Rings theme. These high-quality units are packed in a special Lord of the Rings box, and come with three bonuses: an exclusive 17-minute behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Lord of the Rings films, an AOL disc with Lord of the Rings screensavers and a special money-saving offer for joining AOL, and a special Lord of the Rings sticker. So whether you’ve been waiting to pick up your first DVD player, or need to replace your old VCR, here’s your chance to own a great machine and have a first look at the magic that Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is bringing to the big screen.
We’re also putting two of our exclusive items on sale through next Wednesday — the 48 x 72 inch bus shelter size poster (of Frodo and the Ring), and the limited-edition International sales brochure, which is truly an extraordinary collectible. You’ll save $10 on each item if you purchase them by Wednesday.
We’ve added some other great new items to the shop in the past few weeks, including the first 2002 Lord of the Rings wall calendar which features images of Frodo, the Ringwraiths, Gandalf, Bilbo, Gimli, Aragorn, the Orcs, and more; the new Pillars of Argonath poster (which we’ve also paired with the Frodo poster in a special money-saving set); new hardcover and softcover versions of The Lord of the Rings; and the much-loved Alan Lee illustrated hardcover of this epic masterpiece. And, since it’s Frodo’s birthday, don’t forget about the Frodo Lives shirts and hats!
We’ll have lots more exciting news to share with you as great new collectibles arrive, and will keep you informed with a newsletter every two weeks or so. We hope you’ll stop by the shop soon.
Sending you our best wishes,
Nevin, and the entire LOTRShop Team
http://www.LOTRShop.com/m.html
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From: Anthony
Just wanted to give you a heads up on one of the Barnes and Noble mags given out free every other month at any B&N. The sci fi fantasy one is entitled Explorations, just like other genre mags free at B&N, this one can be found at the scifi section of a B&N.
Anyhow, the Oct/Nov issue has an inter view with PJ, an excerpt from one of the upcoming movie book companions and a contest wtih ten questions which will put the contestant in the drawing for Sideshow Weta Statues, or a set of Games Workshop miniatures from their up coming games. I looked for a link on the B&N site and could not find one and the mag has no web referance address. Hopefully I can get you scans of this feature but I shall here include the questions and the mailing info where people can send in their answers.
1-What sort of creature was Gollum?
2-How old was Frodo when Bilbo gave his farewell birthday party?
3-Give both names for Aragorns sword before and after it was reforged.
4-When Frodo was wounded by the Nazgul Lord what did Aragorn go to fetch??
5-What gift did Gimli ask of Galadriel?
6-What was the last vision that Frodo saw in the Mirrior of Galadriel?
7-How did Gandalf escape from the Tower of Orthanc?
8-When Frodo asked Goldberry, “Who is Tom Bombadil?” what was her reply?
9-In what hall was a carved image of a tree inset with gems?
10-What game largely inspired by Tolkien, did Gary Gygax create in the mid-1970’s?
The contest askes for name, address, City/State/Zip Code, phone# and Email address.
Answers get sent to: Explorations/Killen, Barnes and Noble, INc. 122 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 10011 All entries must be postmarked no later than NOv7th 2001.
Grand prize winner will recieve all 4 series 1 statues 10 second prize will recieve FOTR basic game from Games Workshop.
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Ringer Spy Coyboy Jane sends along these scans from the latest issue of ‘Cinescape Magazine’.
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