Christiane writes: I don’t know whether someone already sent you these scans, so just in case no one did I send them. They’re from the German sci-fi and fantasy magazine Space View. The article is in German too though I suppose I could translate it. There’s a map of NZ with the locations of the sets on it and a little guide to these places. Most of the pics aren’t new but I found the map really nice.

Celeste writes: Last week I got a YM magazine at the airport that featured the ’20 Hottest Guys’. Orlando Bloom (Legolas) was one of them, so I scanned the picture in. [More]

Lord of the Rings costume makers in search of ideas and help can now head to LOTR Costume. With more than 200 pages, it’s an invaluable resource. “We don’t sell costumes, we research ’em and help folks make them for themselves. All levels welcome. While most of the information is about “fabric” type costumes, we do have some info on the prop/armor side.” [More]

Ringer fan Jordan sends us a link to a new picture of one of the characters in The Two Towers. Why so vague? Well, of course, it is a spoiler. [More]

If English speakers are wondering what the article says, here’s a link to the translation we posted the other day. [More]

Apple.com is promoting their new Quicktime 6 with a nice little still from The Two Towers trailer. SPOILER WARNING [More]

AuntieNewLine is now advertising a LOTR:FOTR chess set on their web site. I picked up the chess set while in London a couple of weeks ago. So, here are some pictures of the pieces, and one of the board. The NewLine picture shows a great shot of the board, but I’m sending along pictures of all the pieces, front and back. [More]