tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66541626463012567772024-03-15T21:09:07.484-04:00TolkienBritta.comTolkien Collector/Enthusiast Since 2001 - Blogger since 2011. Look for my return this 2022!Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.comBlogger510125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-27567845419553233142021-11-10T08:10:00.003-05:002021-11-10T08:10:56.062-05:00Review: Lord of Maps<p>Hail friends and well met! It sure has been awhile since I ventured back into the world of blogging and social media, but what better way to jump back in than with a review of one of the coolest pieces I have had the joy of adding to my collection?</p><p>I was on Instagram one afternoon several months ago and was intrigued by an advertisement I saw for "<a href="https://lordofmaps.com/"><b>Lord of Maps</b></a>", an account run by Isaac Dushku featuring various maps in the style of JRR Tolkien. As the algorithm would have it, the map that caught my eye was none other than a map of my own home state - <a href="https://lordofmaps.com/collections/shop/products/new-hampshire"><b>New Hampshire</b></a>. Of course I <i>had</i> to grab one! </p><p>From the minute my order arrived I knew I was going to be impressed. For starters, my map came in the coolest packaging, which I have refused to throw away:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_qyVX8MFdQ/YYsIpbfiClI/AAAAAAAADJw/bNbM95PZE50tonYW7dSQ1Wd7llpO69FswCNcBGAsYHQ/s1920/Polish_20211109_184702093.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="451" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_qyVX8MFdQ/YYsIpbfiClI/AAAAAAAADJw/bNbM95PZE50tonYW7dSQ1Wd7llpO69FswCNcBGAsYHQ/w451-h451/Polish_20211109_184702093.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for the map itself, I was extremely impressed by the attention to detail and the accuracy of the locations. Seeing my hometown as well as all the places in New Hampshire I have visited adapted to the style of Tolkien's own maps of Middle-earth was a real joy. The maps come in two styles - original, which is very crisp and clean, and reminiscent of what you would find in a copy of <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> or <i>The Hobbit</i>; and the aged-look style, which is what I imagine Bilbo would have hanging on a wall in Bag End. I ordered the 16x20 map in the aged look style and it ended up perfectly matching the earthy tones of our study:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzrDe3ctxp4/YYu9mgJCB8I/AAAAAAAADJ4/IoXGDKesHRk1KRoJf6lealIshI-7CaCGgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1075/127777.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="1053" height="449" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzrDe3ctxp4/YYu9mgJCB8I/AAAAAAAADJ4/IoXGDKesHRk1KRoJf6lealIshI-7CaCGgCNcBGAsYHQ/w441-h449/127777.jpeg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose not to buy the map with frame and have come to regret that decision as finding a suitable frame has been a real challenge. I would highly recommend purchasing <i>with </i>the frame, which amplifies the vintage look of the map and turns it into a real statement piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to the 50 United States, Lord of Maps offers maps of various other countries and regions, including Japan, Africa, England, and even a World Map. You can also find stickers and t-shirts featuring some of these designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will definitely be adding more maps to my collection, and if you're a fan of maps in general or just looking to add something unique to your (or a loved one's) Tolkien collection, you'll definitely want to grab a map or two of your own. I can honestly say this is one of my favorite items in my collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to check out more of Isaac's work at <a href="https://lordofmaps.com/"><b>LordofMaps.com</b></a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lord_ofmaps/"><b>Instagram</b></a>!</div></div><p><br /></p>Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-1655456431391230182019-02-14T17:40:00.002-05:002019-02-14T17:42:42.059-05:00Review: Wisdom of Gandalf Pendant and Aragorn Engagement Ring from Badali JewelryHi everyone! It's been awhile. What better way to return from a wee hiatus than by writing about my favorite people/products?!<br />
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The fine folks at Badali Jewelry have done it again. Following the success of their Eowyn Shieldmaiden pendant, they have just released another piece inspired by a character quote - this time by Gandalf, whose wisdom is unmatched. This pendant, available with either a chain or a choker, features what is perhaps his most famous line from <i>The Fellowship of the Ring</i>:<br />
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<i>"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."</i></div>
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I opted for the 24" rope chain, as I've never had much luck with chokers or anything that sits too close to the skin on or around my neck/collar. I love how low this hangs down. It makes for a nice statement piece.<br />
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If you follow me on any form of social media, you probably know by now that Gandalf is my favorite Tolkien character - so this piece is perfect for someone like me! And perfect for anyone who enjoys wearing their favorite quote. This is such a simple, yet beautifully done piece - just like everything made at Badali.<br />
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You can get yours now over at <a href="http://badalijewelry.com/wisdom-of-gandalf.html">http://badalijewelry.com/wisdom-of-gandalf.html</a>! </div>
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<b>ENGAGEMENT RING OF ARAGORN AND ARWEN</b></div>
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This one was a gift to myself. I hadn't bought anything in awhile and I had waited so very long for Badali to make their version of the Ring of Barahir. I was devastated after my original one from Noble Collection lost its gem several years ago; and then I realized that Badali would definitely make a better one anyway - and I was right! </div>
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It might be an overreaction to say I want to cry every time I get a new piece in the mail, but it's true. I get goosebumps opening my packages and butterflies in my stomach. My eyes water a little when I see the amazing work of art before my eyes. How they manage to capture the essence of Tolkien's books so perfectly each time never fails to amaze me. </div>
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Check out my photos below and then go grab one for yourself at <a href="http://badalijewelry.com/aragorn-ring.html">http://badalijewelry.com/aragorn-ring.html</a></div>
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As you can see, I now have both Aragorn's and Arwen's engagement rings:</div>
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-38183954350026519042018-11-22T07:55:00.001-05:002018-11-22T07:58:20.437-05:00New Ring of Barahir from Badali JewelryLast night on Instagram and Facebook, the folks at Badali Jewelry finally announced one piece I had long been waiting for: Aragorn's ring, the <b>Ring of Barahir</b>, available with either silver or gold crown.<br />
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The ring will be available in US sizes 7 to 16 (whole, half, and quarter sizes).<br />
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With the holidays coming up - and Badali offering 30% off Black Friday through Cyber Monday with the code <b>BLACKCYBER</b> - now is the perfect opportunity to grab this beautiful piece and maybe even some others you've had your eye on!<br />
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For more information, or to grab yours now, visit <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/aragorn-ring.html">http://badalijewelry.com/aragorn-ring.html</a>!</b>Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-54511768412787022622018-09-28T10:18:00.002-04:002018-09-28T10:24:48.176-04:00'Lord of the Rings' Gets Rodent RemakeA recent short film by CGMeetup, simply titled 'Mice', pays homage to the Lord of the Rings films using subway mice who find a golden soda cap ring.<br />
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<br />Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-69458143108393906352018-09-05T07:06:00.004-04:002018-09-05T07:08:10.826-04:00New Lord of the Rings MMO Coming Soon from Athlon GamesAccording to a recent <a href="http://www.files.services/files/359/2018/0903/20180903181501_11859121_en.pdf"><b>press release</b></a> from Leyou Technolgies Holdings Limited (best known as the parent company of Warframe's publisher), a new project is underway in Middle-earth:<br />
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Apparently taking place before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>, it will follow the standard free-to-play model, in which the game and most (if not all) of its features can be enjoyed for free but microtransactions can provide additional content and benefits. No release date or additional information has been given at this time, but it may be a welcome addition to the Middle-earth video game collection.<br />
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Fans can currently immerse themselves in virtual Middle-earth via Standing Stone Games' The Lord of the Rings Online, which debuted in 2007 and has successfully passed the 10-year mark. The game is free-to-play and can be downloaded at <b><a href="http://lotro.com/">lotro.com</a></b>.Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-31504880065576305512018-04-15T10:37:00.004-04:002018-04-15T10:39:03.868-04:00What We Know So Far About Amazon's Upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' SeriesAfter plenty of rumours and speculation, it was finally announced back in November that Amazon had won the $250 million rights to Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> novels and would be adapting the story into a five-season "prequel" series.<br />
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There's no word yet on the content of the series, but given that it's been labelled a "prequel" to The Lord of the Rings and Amazon is working with The Tolkien Estate, they certainly have <i>a lot</i> of material to work with.</div>
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While The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit director Sir Peter Jackson played no part in the talks between Amazon and the Tolkien Estate, he <i>is </i><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/102931983/sir-peter-jackson-could-be-joining-amazons-billiondollar-lord-of-the-rings-tv-series">reportedly</a> in talks about his involvement in this series.<br />
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Other Lord of the Rings alum, however, are not as enthusiastic.<br />
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John Rhys-Davies, who played Gimli in The Lord of the Rings films, <a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/return-of-the-king/news/a843196/lord-of-the-rings-tv-series-amazon-john-rhys-davies-tolkien/">suggested this was more about money than anything</a>.<br />
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"Why we quite need <i>Lord of the Rings</i> as a TV series baffles me slightly," he said. "I mean, poor Tolkien must be spinning in his grave."<br />
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Andy Serkis has already said <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/andy-serkis-lord-rings-gollum-amazon-tv-878051">he would pass</a> if approached to reprise his role as Gollum, instead suggesting that a "fresh approach" would be more worthwhile.<br />
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<b>Let me know in the comments below or Tweet me at <a href="http://twitter.com/tolkienbritta">@TolkienBritta</a>!</b></div>
Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-55565883022291500182018-04-14T20:35:00.001-04:002018-04-15T02:53:25.009-04:00Previously Unseen Tolkien Illustrations to Go on Display This Summer<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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A new Tolkien exhibit at Oxford's Bodleian Library will open this summer and feature a variety of manuscripts, letters, maps, and artwork by the author, including three previously unseen works (including <i>Linquë Súrissë</i> (1960s), which from the Elvish language Quenya translates to "grass in the wind").<br />
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"The vivid abstract paintings entitled There and Here show Tolkien as a young student at Oxford finding his own artistic voice,” says Catherine McIlwaine, the Bodleian Libraries’ Tolkien archivist and the curator of the exhibition, in a statement. “They indicate that he was beginning to draw, not just what he could see, but what he could imagine.” [From <b><a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/j-r-r-tolkien-show-reveals-middle-earth-mastermind-s-unseen-art">The Art Newspaper</a></b>]<br />
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"Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth" will run from 1 June to 28 October.Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-50669194475329546412018-04-14T17:18:00.000-04:002018-04-14T20:21:42.806-04:00'The Hobbit' Translated into Galician, Hawaiian<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIUIL4AKrJ4/WtJv4TuxSRI/AAAAAAAACqs/Aw1diFaf36osYLz2gM6ASfXmRZVW5oEjQCLcBGAs/s1600/61mnP%252BZC7rL._SX322_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIUIL4AKrJ4/WtJv4TuxSRI/AAAAAAAACqs/Aw1diFaf36osYLz2gM6ASfXmRZVW5oEjQCLcBGAs/s320/61mnP%252BZC7rL._SX322_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="207" /></a>Tolkien's classic <i>The Hobbit</i> has been translated into two new versions:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=18841#forumpost18841">TolkienGuide.com</a></b> has shared on their webpage that Sushi Books has published a deluxe edition of <i>The Hobbit </i>(<i>O Hobbit</i>) in the minority language of Galician. Check out their post for more information and some neat photos!<br />
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Additionally, Keao NeSmith has translated it into Hawaiian (<i>Ka Hopita</i>) in an attempt to repopularize the language. You can buy it on <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Hopita-Laila-Hobbit-Hawaiian/dp/1782010912">Amazon</a> </b>or read more about it on <a href="http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/3/7/hawaiian-hobbit-translation-coming-soon.html"><b>Aljazeera America</b></a>.<br />
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Another new Middle-earth publication is coming out this year! <i>A Middle-earth Traveller: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor</i> will be released on 4 October 2018 by HarperCollins and will feature the artwork of John Howe - who, like Alan Lee, also provided conceptual designs for The Lord of the Rings films. <br />
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The book is available for pre-order on <b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Middle-earth-Traveller-John-Howe/dp/0008226776/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=tolkcollsguid-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=e438f2d381e347db24718014dd959125&creativeASIN=0008226776">Amazon UK</a></b>. <br />
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<i>Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable
journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly
illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and
meditations on Middle-earth.</i><br />
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of legend by the time of The Lord of the Rings; lost kingdoms and
ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the
far North and lands beyond the seas.</i><br />
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Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Combining concept work produced for
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exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveller will take the reader on
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-81502192847144034512018-04-10T05:56:00.003-04:002018-04-14T20:21:52.510-04:00'The Fall of Gondolin' to be Published This August<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What initially began making the rounds on social media as a suspected April Fool's prank earlier this month has now been confirmed as an official release by HarperCollins: once again edited by Christopher Tolkien and illustrated by Alan Lee, <i>The Fall of Gondolin</i> will be published on 30 August 2018 and follow in the same format as the previously released <i>Beren and Luthien. </i><br />
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The book will run about 304 pages and will be available in hardcover, deluxe hardcover, large print, and e-book. In the US it will be published under Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.<br />
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In addition to the book's release, the official Tolkien Calendar will be published on the same day and feature paintings from the book. There will also be a series events featuring Alan Lee, similar to last year's events following <i>Beren and Luthien.</i><br />
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In the Tale of <i>The Fall of Gondolin</i> are two of
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evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from
his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in
might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar: he is called the Lord of
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secret in Middle-earth to support the Noldor, the kindred of the Elves
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Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful
but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who,
when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their
rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and
feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover
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largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo’s desires and designs.<br />
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Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo’s
designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth
on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting
moments in the history of Middle-earth the sea-god himself appears to
him, rising out of the ocean in the midst of a storm. In Gondolin he
becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon’s daughter, and their son
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supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the
city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs. After a minutely
observed account of the fall of Gondolin, the tale ends with the escape
of Tuor and Idril, with the child Eärendel, looking back from a cleft in
the mountains as they flee southward, at the blazing wreckage of their
city. They were journeying into a new story, the Tale of Eärendel, which
Tolkien never wrote, but which is sketched out in this book from other
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Following his presentation of <i>Beren and Lúthien </i>Christopher Tolkien has used the same ‘history in sequence’ mode in the writing of this edition of <i>The Fall of Gondolin. </i>In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was ‘the first real story of this imaginary world’ and, together with <i>Beren and Lúthien </i>and<i> The Children of Húrin</i>, he regarded it as one of the three ‘Great Tales’ of the Elder Days.</blockquote>
Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-13174622958019817112018-04-09T13:52:00.000-04:002018-04-09T13:52:33.089-04:00Forge Your Own Ring with Jens Hansen's English to Elvish Translator & Name GeneratorIf you've been following me on any form of social media, you'll know how fond I am of Tolkien-inspired jewellery. One of the most well-known crafters of Middle-earth <i>jools</i> is Jens Hansen, the creators of the official One Ring of power used in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.<br />
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The folks at Jens Hansen will also help you <a href="https://www.jenshansen.com/collections/forge-your-ring">forge your own ring</a> with custom engraving using their nifty <b>English to Elvish Engraving Translator & Elvish Name Generator</b>!<br />
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Simply visit their Elvish translator page at <a href="https://www.jenshansen.com/collections/forge-your-ring"><b>https://www.jenshansen.com/collections/forge-your-ring</b></a>, where you'll find a space to input your own text to translate into Elvish, as well as links to other Elvish resources. You can also sign up to receive a free "Elvish 101 in 5 Minutes" how-to guide via e-mail; this includes the basic alphabet and how to write several example names. <br />
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Even if you're not in the market for a ring right now, the translator is a fun way to see what your name or favourite word or phrase would look like in Elvish.<br />
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For more information, or to see more products from Jens Hansen, visit their website at <a href="http://jenshansen.com/">JensHansen.com</a>, 'Like' them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theringmaker">Facebook</a>, and follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theringmaker/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/the_ringmaker">Twitter</a>. Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-63738810979632066772018-03-13T19:03:00.001-04:002018-03-13T19:03:44.730-04:00Eowyn Shieldmaiden Medallion from Badali JewelryBadali Jewelry's newest Tolkien-themed piece, Eowyn's Shieldmaiden Medallion, debuted back in December and I immediately gifted it to myself. I took a brief social media hiatus after the holidays but have returned with a quick review of what is easily my favorite Badali piece (I know I say that every time, but it just proves how much their craftsmanship improves with each new design).<br />
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This pendant is the shield carried by Eowyn, featuring two horses of Rohan (one of my favourite motifs) with her famous words to the Witch-king, "No living Man am I, You look upon a Woman" on the backside (again, I just <i>love</i> that their items are inspired by the books and not the films!). It is also treated with an antique finish.<br />
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As you can see, it's a good-sized medallion; however, it is not unbearably large, nor is it too heavy. I generally shy away from large pieces but I absolutely love this one. I wear a lot of solid colour tunic-style shirts and dresses, and this medallion goes perfectly with them! It's an engaging focal point of any outfit and a great conversation starter. Most people instantly recognise it for what it is.<br />
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<b>Get yours now at <a href="http://badalijewelry.com/The-Lord-of-the-Rings/Lord-of-the-Rings-Necklaces/eowyn-shield.html">BadaliJewelry.com</a>! </b></div>
Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-56780696554488992982017-12-20T11:31:00.003-05:002018-03-13T18:34:40.002-04:00New Items from Badali JewelryIf, like me, you're a fan of Tolkien-inspired jewelry - and if you follow me on any form of social media - then you probably know all about <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/">Badali Jewelry</a></b>. They have an impressive line of items, and the quality and prices far surpass anything put out by "official" replica websites. I've been a fan of Badali since 2004 when I purchased one of their most popular Lord of the Rings items, the <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/Gollum-8482-Gold-The-One-Ring-8482-Necklace.html">Gollum One Ring on chain</a></b>, and I've been buying up the rest of their Hobbit and Lord of the Rings lines ever since.<br />
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This year, they've been working on some new items and I'm so thrilled to be able to start adding those to my collection as well! Yesterday they unveiled their most recent creation, <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/eowyn-shield.html">Eowyn's Shieldmaiden Medallion</a></b>, which I immediately treated myself to for Christmas.<br />
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There are two variations of the Elven Realms necklace - <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/elven-realms-3.html">3 leaves</a></b> and <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/elven-realms-9.html">9 leaves</a></b>. Each includes 3 stones featuring colors symbolic of the three Elven realms (green for Mirkwood, blue for Rivendell, and white for Lothlorien). </div>
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<i>You can view the entire Elven Realms collection <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/cart.php?m=search_results&headerSearch=Y&search=elven+realms">here</a></b>. </i></div>
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This <b><a href="http://badalijewelry.com/eowyn-shield.html">bronze medallion</a></b> is made to replicate the shield carried by Eowyn during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. On the back is inscribed, 'No living man am I, You look upon a woman'. </div>
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-6608510938861710482017-11-30T19:20:00.002-05:002017-11-30T19:20:31.031-05:00Coming Soon from Funko: More LOTR Pops!Rejoice, Middle-earth collectors! Funko announced on their <a href="https://funko.com/blogs/news/coming-soon-the-lord-of-the-rings-mystery-minis-pop">blog</a> today that this winter (January-February) they will be releasing another wave of Lord of the Rings Funko Pop! vinyl figures, including Mystery Mini blind bags.<br />
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The mystery bags will feature several store exclusives, such as Lurtz, Eowyn, and the Witch-king of Angmar at Hot Topic and Galadriel (glowing), Frodo Baggins (clear), and Gimli (gold) at Barnes & Noble.<br />
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Additionally, new figures have been added to the existing line of Pop! movie figures, including two variations of Gollum (with and without fish), Lurtz, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, Aragorn, Treebeard, and two more exclusives - indivisible Gollum (Barnes & Noble) and King Elessar (Toys R Us).<br />
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-52565367376463022912017-09-28T14:04:00.002-04:002017-09-28T14:08:22.046-04:00Cooking for Halflings & MonstersA few months ago, I received a copy of Tolkien scholar Astrid Tuttle Winegar's <i>Cooking for Halflings & Monsters</i>, a cookbook filled with 111 fantasy-inspired recipes and <br />
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<i>In Cooking for Halflings and Monsters: 111 Comfy, Cozy Recipes for
Fantasy-Loving Souls, Tolkien scholar Astrid Tuttle Winegar has created
'eleventy-one' original recipes to inspire you. Lovingly illustrated and
written with dry humor throughout, this charming cookbook is sure to
delight you and your family, friends, and any other lucky halflings (or
monsters) who show up in your kitchen. So crack open a beer, rustle up
some "Gündürnüb's Grüb," and come along on this epic culinary journey.
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of this cookbook each imagine a restaurant (inn, cafe, or bistro) which
caters to particular archetypal characters in the fantasy genre and
presents a delicious meal for them. But don't worry—you don't have to be
a gourmet monster chef! You simply need to love comfort food to enjoy
all the recipes within! </i>(<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM6NG5/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1"><b>Amazon</b></a>)</blockquote>
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While
it took me a bit longer than I'd hoped to get started on this review,
the timing actually turned out to be pretty good: I ended up baking at
the end of Tolkien Week, on the annual celebration of Hobbit Day (aka
Bilbo's and Frodo's birthday celebration), and also the official
beginning of fall. Originally, my aim was to make a three-course meal
using one of the suggestions found at the back of the book; but there
were too many desserts to choose from!<br />
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I enlisted the
help of my mother, since she's a more experienced baker than I am (plus
it was a fun mother-daughter experience) and we found three tasty
desserts to make. We made all three at once in a span of about two
hours. All three recipes called for pecans, which we had an
over-abundance of, thanks to my aunt! The remaining ingredients were
already in our kitchen. The
best part about making these three desserts is that my house still
smells of spices, creating a very cozy fall atmosphere.<br />
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This
was my first review of a cookbook, and it was so much fun baking these
three recipes that I'll likely return to this book and make some other
meals to review at a later date – so be sure to check back! But in the
meantime, visit <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM6NG5/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1"><b>Amazon</b></a> to get your own copy of <i>Cooking With Halflings & Monsters </i>so you can make your own delicious treats! The book is full of fun illustrations, dry humour, and lovely photos – whether you're a fan of cooking or a fan of fantasy, it's a must have either way!<br />
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The
Nutmeggers basically turned out like sugar cookies coated in fall
spices and topped with pecans. They were so delicious and such a cinch
to make. This recipe yielded about 36 cookies, so there were plenty to
go around! I found myself constantly snacking on these while waiting for
the other desserts to bake. I plan on baking these again to bring to work during the holidays!<br />
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love anything with apples, especially when you include spices like
cinnamon and nutmeg. And even better is that these pastries are all
individually sized. I could eat these every day and not get sick of them. (Mine may not have come out as eye-catching as the
ones in Astrid's book, but they sure did taste amazing!)<br />
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The pumpkin streusel pie was probably my favourite; it was a nice twist on traditional pumpkin pie. I loved the top layer of oats/nuts, which was a nice crunchy contrast to the softness of the pumpkin. Even my boyfriend, who is a lover of traditional pumpkin pie, was a big fan of this one! I can't wait to make this one again for Thanksgiving!Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-76698241759486025902017-09-01T17:23:00.000-04:002017-09-01T17:23:19.691-04:002018 Tolkien Calendar Features Artwork from 'Beren and Lúthien'<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IsD3DkHb0DY/WanPWguRMkI/AAAAAAAACkA/zadbNBi8_gArunX0NwgzH5Kzh8fo-5LyACLcBGAs/s1600/9780008214258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="298" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IsD3DkHb0DY/WanPWguRMkI/AAAAAAAACkA/zadbNBi8_gArunX0NwgzH5Kzh8fo-5LyACLcBGAs/s1600/9780008214258.jpg" /></a>The 2018 Tolkien calendar has been published and features watercolours and pencil sketches (by Alan Lee) taken from the recently published <i>Beren and Lúthien</i>. <br />
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<i><span>The
official Tolkien calendar, this year containing 12 of the finest
watercolours by Alan Lee, selected from </span></i><span>BEREN AND LÚTHIEN </span><i><span>by J.R.R.
Tolkien, and accompanied by numerous pencil sketches, many unique to
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<i>The Tolkien
calendar has become an established publishing event, eagerly looked
forward to by Tolkien fans the world over. This year's is more sumptuous
than ever, and is not only illustrated by the acclaimed and
Oscar-winning Tolkien artist, it has been designed by him, too, with the
same care and attention to detail that has seen his work embraced by
the Tolkien Estate, Peter Jackson and discerning fans around the world.
The content itself is particularly special, as it is inspired by a
Tolkien work that is seeing print in its complete form for the very
first time.<br /><br />To accompany each watercolour painting from </i>BEREN AND
L<span>Ú</span>THIEN<i>, the newly published epic tale of adventure by J.R.R. Tolkien,
every month features complementary pencil drawings selected by Alan and
there are also brand new sketches produced exclusively for this
calendar.<br /><br />Alan Lee has depicted famous scenes including Gollum
and Bilbo, Rivendell and Smaug the Dragon in his celebrated illustrated
editions of The Hobbit’ and The Lord of the Rings’, but with these brand
new paintings and drawings he will take the reader deeper into the
enchanting world of Middle-earth than ever before.</i></div>
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The calendar is available for £9.99 through <b><a href="https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008214258/tolkien-calendar-2018">HarperCollins</a></b>. Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-79760328199859160522017-09-01T09:49:00.002-04:002017-09-01T09:49:40.685-04:00Celebrate the Music of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit This NovemberFans of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones can enjoy for the first time ever a joining of the two series in concert this November.<br />
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'A Celebration of the Music from <i>Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, </i>and <i>The Hobbit</i> Live in Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Choir' will make its one-time debut at the London Palladium on <b>Sunday, November 12, 2017</b>. Presented by Senbla and Silva Screen Live, it will celebrate the music of Middle-earth and the Seven Kingdoms. <br />
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Ramin Djawadi is the composer behind the <i>Game of Thrones </i>soundtrack, while Howard Shore composed the scores for Peter Jackson's film adaptations of <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> and <i>The Hobbit</i> . <br />
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-39123713848726673662017-08-28T22:14:00.000-04:002017-08-28T22:36:23.760-04:00Tolkien Collection Haul: August 22-24During my vacation last week, my boyfriend and I spent three days in the White Mountains/western Maine area to celebrate our eight year anniversary. We've made this a tradition over the last few years, as there's plenty of gorgeous scenery to enjoy in Maine and Northern New Hampshire; and there are several bookstores that I can't always get to, aside from during these trips.<br />
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Our first stop on the way was <a href="http://tolkienbritta.blogspot.com/2016/08/my-latest-tolkien-hauls.html"><b>The Maine Bookhouse</b></a> in Oxford, Maine. The owner, Harry, was about to close up shop, so to avoid wasting his time, I simply inquired as to what Tolkien items he had. He immediately remembered me and began searching behind his desk for me while I browsed the usual section, and when I came back, he had pulled out <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> on audio cassette. He mentioned the possibility of having more tucked away somewhere, and that he would try to dig them out for me if we came by later.<br />
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[For more on The Maine Bookhouse, visit their <a href="http://www.themainebookhouse.com/">website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themainebookhouse/">Facebook</a>] </div>
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The next day, we ventured into my favourite town of North Conway, New Hampshire, where we hit another of my regular bookstores: <a href="http://tolkienbritta.blogspot.com/2016/08/my-latest-tolkien-hauls.html"><b>The Local BOOKie</b></a>. The woman I usually deal with, Karen, happened to be off that day, but Pat was just as delightful and shed some light on just how much effort Karen puts into each and every book that comes into her store. I only ended up with one book I didn't already have – <i>The Two Towers – </i>but I managed to replace a bunch of worn copies and also stock up on some books for future giveaways/trades/etc.<br />
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<b>FOOD FOR THOUGHT/DRAGON'S LAIR COMICS/ROUTE 26 ANTIQUES</b></div>
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Our last shopping spree was in Norway, Maine, just down the street from Oxford. Harry had told me before that The Maine Bookhouse had opened up a sister store, <b>Food For Thought</b>, and we finally had a chance to check it out. I asked the woman (whose name I unfortunately didn't catch, but she was wonderful!) if she knew of any Tolkien items, and she pulled out a few items I already had... but then she showed me Lin Carter's <i>A Look Behind the Lord of the Rings</i> in a different version than what I had and a different version of The Hobbit (1977) soundtrack on vinyl that I obviously couldn't turn down!<br />
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Down the street was <b>Dragon's Lair </b>comic shop, where I picked up The Hobbit Monopoly. Then we made our way back to The Maine Bookhouse. Harry wasn't there, but the woman who was, Jolene, pulled out two items he had set aside for me: <i>The Hobbit</i> on audio cassette and <i>The Tale of Beren and Lúthien </i>on vinyl, read by Christopher Tolkien.<br />
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Our final stop was <b>Route 26 Antiques</b>, where I scored well on books last year. This year I found none, but I managed to get three action figures (Twilight Frodo, Frodo in the Barrow-Downs, and a Haradrim Warrior). As we were leaving, my boyfriend spotted two Balrog figures – a bust from Gentle Giant and a polystone statue from Sideshow Collectibles – both at extremely reasonable prices. He ended up grabbing those as my big anniversary gift.<br />
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Overall, it was an <i>extremely </i>fruitful trip. We did a lot of other fun things as well, but this was definitely a highlight. I'd also like to give a huge shout-out to my boyfriend, not only for putting up with me and my Tolkien obsession for eight years, but for going out of his way to actively support and encourage my collecting habit the way he does is really special. Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-13718176541065853722017-08-26T02:23:00.002-04:002017-08-26T02:27:01.402-04:00New Book Details the 'Flora of Middle-earth'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever wondered what coffee in Middle-earth might have tasted like? I was actually thinking about this the other day, and then happened to stumble upon an article about an upcoming book from University of Florida botanist Walter Judd. In <i>Flora of Middle-earth: Plants of JRR Tolkien's Legendarium</i>, from Oxford University Press, Judd answers that burning question in addition to analysing over 160 other plants – either real or based on real species. Each entry features woodcut-style illustrations by Judd himself, very
much in the style of what you might find in a hobbit's book of flowers.<br />
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Tolkien was quite fond of nature, as you'll find in reading <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> especially; so it's no wonder there's enough material to devote an entire book to! <br />
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For more information and exclusive pictures, check out the post on <b><a href="http://ew.com/books/2017/08/14/flora-of-middle-earth-excerpt/">Entertainment Weekly</a></b>'s website! Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-8752098688281839132017-08-09T12:06:00.000-04:002017-08-26T17:20:20.147-04:00A Beginner's Guide to Comic Con<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<![endif]--><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">What once started as an outlet for comic book collectors to meet up and
indulge in their passion together has evolved into so much more. "Comic
cons" now cater to all genres of entertainment – sci-fi/fantasy, horror,
anime, film, TV, music, and more. Some simply have a presence at conventions,
while others are the sole focus of these events. Whatever the case, if there's
a fanbase for it, there's probably a convention for it.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">With all these choices out there, conventions can be pretty overwhelming,
even for the seasoned attendee! I've put together a short Beginner's Guide to
Conventions, based on my own experiences, to help you prepare for and navigate
through these events. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">CHOOSING AND PREPARING FOR A CONVENTION</span></b></div>
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<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Do your research: determine which conventions are worth going to based on
factors such as schedule, distance, cost (admission, travel and accommodation),
and relevance.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Personally, I start by looking at conventions closest to home so I can
avoid the cost of overnight stays and other such accommodations; then I narrow
down my cons by determining which vendors or media guests I'm most interested
in seeing.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Get tickets and all passes in advance to avoid lines and the possibility
of things being sold out. Conventions are meant to be fun; standing in line to
purchase tickets the day of or finding out that something is sold out can
really put a damper on your day!</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">It's always more fun to invite a friend (or small group or friends) or
family, unless you're the type of person who prefers to do things on their own.
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">WHAT TO BRING</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Big bags usually aren't allowed, but a small bag is ok</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Cell phone & charger or power bank</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Wallet (with cash)</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Camera (fully charged and with enough memory)</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">An item you want signed, as sometimes you're allowed to bring your own
items to autograph sessions</span>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">HOW TO PLAN YOUR DAY</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Get plenty of sleep the night before or you'll be in for a long day –
especially if you're commuting.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Stay hydrated - cons are hot and crowded, especially if you cosplay!</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Bring cash - many vendors offer reduced prices or will negotiate when
cash is involved</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">. </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Don't buy the first thing you see. Walk the floor and check out all the
different vendors before you settle on souvenirs. Many vendors will sell the
same items but at different prices. It always pays to shop around!</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Show up early for panels/photo ops/autograph sessions. Panels fill up
quickly and a lot of times standing room is not allowed. Don't miss out on an
opportunity because you waited too long to enter a panel!</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Don't try to do everything - make a list of the things you really want to
do but be flexible and keep an open mind. Lines can be long and things can come
up unexpectedly...hope for the best but always have a backup plan.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">If you're a social butterfly, take advantage of events like cosplay
cruises, after con bar meetups, trivia sessions, and other events offered on or
off the convention premises. Conventions are a great way to meet people who
share your interests, so it doesn't hurt to take advantage of the
opportunities!</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Most importantly, have fun! </span>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">COSPLAY</span></b></div>
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<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">While a lot of cons do have cosplay contests, cosplay in general is not a
competition. If you want to dress up for a convention, do it. It doesn't matter
if your costume is put together from pieces in your closet, made by hand and
hours of work, or purchased from a skilled artisan on Etsy. Cosplay is about
having fun.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">That being said, it's good to plan ahead to avoid panicking the night or
week before.</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Remember that most conventions have strict policies regarding prop weapons. It's best to refer to each convention's FAQ page for specific rules on what is and isn't allowed. </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Always keep in mind that cosplay<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>does not equal consent. Remember to ask before taking photos of other
cosplayers; similarly, you are never obligated to pose for any photos or
participate in any activities that make you uncomfortable. Again, conventions and
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<li>Boston Comic Con (August 11-13 | Boston, MA)</li>
<li>Steel City Comic Con (August 11-13 | Monroeville, PA)</li>
<li>Vermont Comic Con (August 26-27 | Burlington, VT)</li>
<li>San Francisco Comic Con (September 1-3 | San Francisco,
CA)</li>
<li>Dragon Con (September 1-4 | Atlanta, GA)</li>
<li>Rose City Comic Con (September 8-10 | Portland, OR)</li>
<li>New York Comic Con (October 5-8 | New York City, NY) </li>
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-10427690697416141762017-07-19T11:29:00.002-04:002017-08-26T00:16:55.819-04:00Middle-earth: Shadow of War Voice Cast and San Diego Comic Con Panel <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of War</i>, the sequel to Monolith's popular <i>Shadow of Mordor</i>, is slated for release on October 10 and features some big name voice actors:<br />
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<li>Troy Baker as Talion and the game's Performance Capture Director</li>
<li>Alastair Duncan as Celebrimbor</li>
<li>Laura Bailey (Injustice 2, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End) as the elite assassin Eltariel</li>
<li>Kumail Ninjiani (<i>Silicon Valley</i>, Mass Effect: Andromeda)</li>
<li>Pollyanna McIntosh (<i>The Walking Dead</i>)</li>
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Additionally, Monolith Productions' Vice President, Creative, Michael de Plater, will join select voice cast members for a <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of War</i> panel at San Diego Comic Con this weekend (July 20-23).<br />
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The panel itself will take place on July 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm PDT:Delve into the depths of <i>Middle-earth:</i><br />
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<li><i>Shadow of War</i>, the follow up to the critically acclaimed open-world action adventure <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor</i>,
as Talion and Celebrimbor return and go behind enemy lines to forge an
army and turn all of Mordor against the Dark Lord, Sauron. <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of War</i> offers
a richer, more personal and expansive world full of epic heroes and
villains, iconic locations, original enemy types, even more
personalities and a new cast of characters with untold stories – brought
to life through the expansion of the award-winning Nemesis System.<b> </b></li>
<li><b>Panelists: </b>Michael de Plater, Monolith Productions Vice President, Creative (<i>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor</i>), Troy Baker, actor and <i>Middle-earth: Shadow of War </i>performance capture director (<i>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor</i>),
along with actors Kumail Nanjiani (“The Big Sick,” “Silicon
Valley”), Pollyanna McIntosh (“The Walking Dead,” “Hap and Leonard,”
“The Woman”), Laura Bailey (<i>Injustice 2</i>, “Critical Role”) and moderator, <b>Matt Mercer</b> (“Critical Role”).</li>
<li>Room 6BCF, San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101</li>
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If you're attending SDCC this weekend, be sure to stop by the <i>Shadow of War </i>panel!Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-36204956805526944102017-07-16T18:44:00.003-04:002017-07-16T18:44:34.147-04:00Journey into Mordor with LOTRO's Newest ExpansionMiddle-earth themed MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online recently celebrated its tenth anniversary; following this milestone and five expansions packs' worth of adventures, players will finally be able to journey into Mordor with the game's upcoming <i>Mordor</i> expansion, which is slated for release on July 31st.<br />
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In an interview with MMO-Central, Standing Stone - the company which took over the game after Turbine switched over to mobile gaming - explained that the adventures will take place <i>after </i>the One Ring has been destroyed by Frodo and Sam.<br />
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“The reason that we can enter Mordor and not interfere with Frodo and
Sam’s mission is because the majority of the Mordor expansion is going
to take place after they’ve already gotten to Mount Doom. It would not
be appropriate, I don’t think, for adventurers to be gallivanting in
Mordor concurrent with Frodo and Sam doing their thing,” <a href="http://massivelyop.com/tag/jeff-libby">Jeff Libby</a>
said. “Fairly early on in the expansion, I think you’ll see that things
get sorted out in a way, and then Mordor is our oyster.” (<i>Check out the full interview <a href="http://www.mmo-central.com/2017/01/31/going-mordor-standing-stone-games/"><b>here</b></a>!</i>)<br />
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LOTRO's <i>Mordor </i>expansion comes with a slew of new features, including:<br />
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<li>300+ new quests</li>
<li>Hundreds of new deeds</li>
<li>New Allegiance system</li>
<li>New instance cluster with raid</li>
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The expansion will be available in the LOTRO store following Update 22 this winter:<br />
<ul>
<li>Base Edition (Moria region and instances only): 2495 points</li>
<li>High Elf race: 1000 points</li>
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For now, players can purchase one of three editions of the game:<br />
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<b>The Ultimate Fan Bundle - $129.99</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Aria of the Valar - instant boost to Mordor</li>
<li>High Elf race</li>
<li>Character slot</li>
<li>Exclusive Alliance cosmetics & mount</li>
<li>Exclusive Mordor cosmetics & mount</li>
<li>Two exclusive titles</li>
<li>XP accelerators for all characters</li>
<li>Housing teleport for all characters</li>
<li>Three relics for all characters</li>
<li>Two essence reclamation scrolls for all characters</li>
<li>Ten extra shared storage slots</li>
<li>Code for a month of free VIP access</li>
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<b>The Collector's Edition - $79.99</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Aria of the Valar</li>
<li>High Elf race</li>
<li>Character slot</li>
<li>Exclusive Alliance cosmetics & mount</li>
<li>One exclusive title</li>
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<b>The Standard Edition - $39.99 </b><br />
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<li>Aria of the Valar<b> </b></li>
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Since then, Funko <i>has</i> released a new line of figures, including such characters as the Balrog, a Nazgul (in regular and twilight form), Frodo and Sam, Gandalf, and Saruman. Additionally, a San Diego Comic Con exclusive featuring Aragorn and Arwen was also revealed; but beyond that, there's no word as to whether Funko will continue to put out more characters from The Lord of the Rings (though at this point I would be surprised if they didn't, since this line has been so well-received).<br />
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In any case, I decided to update my list and jot down a few characters I'd still <i>really </i>love to see in Funko Pop! form someday – but this time, I found myself thinking in general terms, and not just in regards to Peter Jackson's films. I came up with a ton, but narrowed it down for the sake of this post.<br />
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Here's a "Top Ten" list of my design – I'd love to hear your choices in the comments below:<br />
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<b>From The Lord of the Rings Films</b><br />
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<li><b>Galadriel </b>(standard and mirror variation)</li>
<li><b>King of the Dead</b> (glow in the dark, obviously!)</li>
<li><b>Boromir </b>(with arrows in chest and boat accessory – a little depressing, I know)</li>
<li><b>Treebeard </b>(I kept debating on whether I wanted Jackson's Treebeard or Ralph Bakshi's, but I think Jackson's would be more recognisable) </li>
<li><b>Gimli </b>(because so far we only have one Dwarf and that is unacceptable! How is Funko Legolas supposed to sail West without his BFF?)</li>
<li><b>Mûmak </b>(especially in baby form, this would just be the cutest Funko ever!)</li>
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<b>Other Licenses</b><br />
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<li><b>Tom Bombadil </b>(based on LOTRO's design; since he was absent from the films, it's only right to include him as a Funko Pop!)</li>
<li><b>Bilbo </b>(Rankin/Bass' version would be great for older fans who grew up with the original Hobbit/LOTR films or the collector looking for the unique item)</li>
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<b>Misc.</b><br />
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<li><b>J.R.R. Tolkien </b>(this just seems like an obvious one)</li>
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-4226241714834992962017-06-02T11:08:00.001-04:002017-06-02T11:11:13.351-04:00Celebrate 10 Years of LOTRO With Commemorative Soundtrack from HUGEsound RecordsFans of The Lord of the Rings Online, rejoice! Now available as a digital download is "The Lord of the Rings Online – 10th Anniversary Commemorative Soundtrack", with composer Chance Thomas ("Riders of Rohan" and the upcoming Mordor expansion) at the helm.<br />
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The full double album can be purchased in its entirety for $14.99 from <b><a href="http://www.hugesoundrecords.com/lotro10/">HUGEsound Records</a></b>, or individual tracks can be purchased for $0.99. If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings Online – or even just a fan of Tolkien-inspired music in general – you'll definitely want to add this album to your playlist!<br />
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Check out the interview with Chance below! <br />
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Britta Siemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416519823032365698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654162646301256777.post-14069273832785453442017-05-23T18:12:00.001-04:002017-05-23T18:17:42.771-04:00Jonathan Burton "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Collectible Art PrintYou may remember back in January I posted about a flash artwork sale over at Bottleneck Gallery (if not, check out Matt Ferguson's trilogy set <a href="http://tolkienbritta.blogspot.com/2017/01/matt-fergusons-official-lord-of-rings.html"><b>here</b></a>). (I absolutely love my set and promise to post images as soon as I can find a proper place to display all three prints!)<br />
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If you got your hands on that set, you know what an awesome deal it was; if you didn't, here's your chance to grab another unique piece of artwork inspired by <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>.<br />
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This officially licensed "Fellowship of the Ring" screen print by Jonathan Burton is one of 200 and features Isildur taking up his father Elendil's broken sword and facing off against Sauron during the War of the Last Alliance.<br />
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Grab yours now over at <b><a href="https://bottleneckgallery.com/collections/frontpage/products/jonathan-burton-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring">BottleneckGallery.com</a> </b>before they're gone! <br />
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