Friday, April 19, 2002

Orc Warrior Toys - Xoanon @ 12:21 PST
Ringer Spy Ed sends along some new pics of a single Orc warrior he found at his local toy store.

Monday, April 15, 2002

Cool New Games Workshop Figurines! - Xoanon @ 17:56 PST
Grima sends along these great new Games Workshop figurine images! Included are Sauron, Arwen on horseback, Boromir on horseback, Elendil, the new Cave Troll with it's spear.

Check out these and other Games Workshop items for purchase through LOTRshop.com. [More]

Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Things to buy, yay. - Tehanu @ 15:37 PST
Brandon sent in a link to DVDPriceSearch.com which offers information on where you can pre-order the LOTR DVD and for how much, if you're in the US. Here it is.
Meanwhile, Sean Astin fans in Area 1 will be pleased to learn they can expand their DVD library because Toy Soldiers is finally due to be released (Region 1) on 11th June, according to JayJay. She says it was previously only available in German.
Special features TBA - you can preorder on Amazon and Laservisual.com

Things to buy, yay. - Tehanu @ 15:30 PST
Brandon sent in a link to DVDPriceSearch.com offers information on where you can pre-order the LOTR DVD and for how much, if you're in the US. Here it is.
Meanwhile, Sean Astin fans in Area 1 will be pleased to learn they can expand their DVD library because Toy Soldiers is finally due to be released (Region 1) on 11th June, according to JayJay. She says it was previously only available in German.
Special features TBA - you can preorder on Amazon and Laservisual.com

Monday, April 08, 2002

US Ringers Pre-Order FOTR now! - Calisuri @ 13:12 PST
It looks like everyone is jumping into the mix with DVD pre-orders. Add to the list the Official New Line Cinema Shop. We will be updating this list as it grows.

Amazon.com - FOTR DVD, FOTR VHS, SPANISH Subtitles VHS

LOTRshop.com - FOTR DVD, FOTR VHS

EntertainMe.com - FOTR DVD, FOTR VHS

ps - All of these links will allow for a percentage of your purchase to be contributed to TheOneRing.net. So thanks ahead of time!

DVD Pre-order in UK - Calisuri @ 11:03 PST
And so it begins! The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, 2 disc DVD set is available for pre-order through Blackstar.co.uk a UK company. We expect it to be pre-order very soon in the US. Stay Tuned! [More]

Sunday, April 07, 2002

'Bootleg' Toys? - Xoanon @ 14:10 PST
I've never heard of bootlegged toys before, but who knows in this day and age, blyxa sends us a 'buyer beware' letter from the Philippines, just take a look at those pics...very odd indeed...

I recently purchased some Asian LOTR action figures off eBay from a seller in the Philippines, and I thought readers of TheOneRing might want to take a look at them. The quality and detail aren't the best (probably bootleg) , but I still thought they were interesting. I bought Legolas, Elrond, and Celeborn. Legolas comes with a bow, arrows, quiver, a dagger, and a Ringwraith (spelled "Ringwaraith"!) trading card. Elrond comes with a staff, a scroll, a book, and a Saruman trading card. Celeborn has a staff, a trident-style sceptre, a (throwing?) star, a golden pouch, and a Gimli card.

The characters aren't named on the front of the box, but they are listed on the back along with the other figures available, and you wouldn't believe some of the "alternate" names they're given! Merry is listed as "Ban", Elrond as "Michael", Galadriel as "Cecilia", Celeborn as "Ralph", and poor Boromir gets saddled with "Ned"!! (Can't this guy ever get a break?) These figures are still being sold on eBay for pretty affordable prices, but the real cost comes from shipping, which is quite steep from the Philippines, so buyer beware!

Saturday, April 06, 2002

'World Of Lord Of The Rings' Released In Brazil - Strider @ 15:15 PST
King Elesar writes: Here in Brazil, there is new book named "World of Lord of the Rings". The writer is a Brazilian one, Ibes Gandra Da Silva Martins Filho. I just thought you would like to know! I am sending a picture too from the book!

Friday, April 05, 2002

New LOTR:FOTR Pics - Xoanon @ 23:58 PST
Ringer Spy Ed comes through again with some great pics of the LOTR:FOTR two figure sets, featuring Sam and Frodo with an Elven boat, and Gimli with an Orc warrior to hack at with his axe.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Escape off the Road' Wall Plaque - Calisuri @ 00:46 PST
When TORn decided to be officially sponsored by Sideshow/Weta Collectibles, we knew there would be perks: Co-hosting events like "One Party to Rule them All;" A great affiliate program to help fund TORn and keep us online; Exclusive content and interviews; and a slew of other perks. But probably the coolest perk is the ability to bring you Lord of the Rings product announcements before anyone else!