Roborambo writes: “TORN posted a link a little while ago to some Toy Biz figurines” [at Marvel.com – which have been removed, and presumably heads are rolling at Marvel -Tehanu]. “I noticed something that may suggest a pretty heavy spoiler for the TTT, at least to those of us who are “in the know” – the Eomer figurine has a “sword-attack action”, Saruman a “staff-raising action”, and ***Grima Wormtongue a “knife-slashing action”***. I remember hearing that three death scenes for Sharkey had been filmed – a throat-cutting at Orthanc, a throat-cutting in the Shire, and the spikey wheel. Maybe this is evidence that the first option was chosen after all?”
Category: Old Spy Reports
It pays to belong, sometimes, according to Endumiel: “I just got the newsletter in for the One Spirit Bookclub, and they have the extended edition DVD for sale. They didn’t say anything about it being for pre-order, either. The info they gave is as follows.”
The Lord of the Rings ™ Director’s Cut Collectible DVD & Bookend Set
One of the greatest fantasy epics ever made just got even better! This 5-disc Platinum Series collection includes a special, uncut and extended edition of the film The Lord of the Rings(tm): The Fellowship of the Ring(tm). Also included are a set of polystone bookends crafted in the exact likeness of the majestic and awe-inspiring Argonauts in the film. Plus an all-new version of the National Geographic DVD Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings with additional footage and a photo gallery all bundeled in an impressive gift packaging. Bookends measure 7″ x 8 3/8″ x 7″. 5-DVD Collection 54-6730 $79.99
The One Ring and Pendant Do you have what it takes to be lord of the One Ring? No fan should be without the Elfin Ring of Power – a stunning vermiel band with hand carved Elfin script – just like the one from the hit film! Plat3ed in 22-kt. gold and hanging from a 20″ sterling chain. Pendant 14-6728 $39.99
Alert Ringer Brandon sent this in after inspecting the latest TTT figures (which he says are available now at Target stores near Salt Lake City, Utah): The caption on the back of the “Aragorn and Brego” two pack set gives detail into the horse, though it doesn’t quite tell everything. It reads, “A descendant of the ancient kings, Aragorn was fated to one day reclaim the lost throne of Gondor, but for the moment he found himself but one more sword amid the defense of Rohan as they prepared for war. In this time of great peril, Aragorn found a kinship with Brego, the wild horse of Rohan’s late Prince Theodred, who had been cut down by orcs at the Fords of Isen. Brego was traumatized by the loss of his lord, but Aragorn’s gentle hand stayed the beast’s fear, and in time he came to bear the king in exile as faithfully as he had once borne the Prince of Rohan”
“My son just handed me a Time, Inc. student Social Studies mini-zine that is evidently being given to high school students. It’s called inTime and is eight pages. This issue is entirely devoted to LotR and features an essay contest for students. First prize is the Special Extended DVD FotR Edition for five winners, plus lots of goodies for ten first place and one hundred runners-up.
“This layout is gorgeous and has an interview with Elijah, stories and features, and a great center spread explaining the characters and their relationships. The back page explains the contest.
“You really must see this and show it to your readers. I’m too old to enter the contest, but lots of fans are eligible. Contact your local student or Time, Inc. for copies. Also, visit [www.timeclassroom.com.fellowship ] for more cool stuff. “
Thanks to Morwen for the scoop!
Team New Zealand has announced a spectacular line-up of some of New Zealand’s finest talent and top international acts to perform at the heart of the American Express Viaduct Harbour during the America’s Cup Regatta.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s performance of the Lord of the Rings Suite, accompanied by images from Lord of the Rings; The Fellowship of the Rings, will begin a series of fifteen open-air concerts in the Amex Viaduct Harbour on December 7th 2002. The concerts form part of Summer Festival 2003 and will run until March 2003.
“Last night, as I was walking gloomily through my local Target (for I had scanned the Action Figure aisles- no LOTR), I came to a halt as I spotted a flash of green and gold. Running like the wind, I greedily seized it and realized that this was, no doubt, the LOTR chess set whose date had been pushed back another month. I saw that the price was $29.99; 10 bucks less than the official store was asking! I immediately bought it, and I’m pretty sure any bystanders probably thought I was crazy, because I kept muttering, “My precious…my precious…”
Thanks to Frodo’s Girl13
And in England:
“I have just been reading the news archives and i came across the chess set news, well here in England we already have the chess set, it is on sale in WH Smith.So any english fan who wants it can get it.T hought you might want to Know.”
Thanks to Louise