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Re: DSA Anduril Scabbard

I didn't catch that he was on deployment, which was confirmed. So there's no telling how long he will be gone, and the two other possibilities were quoting twice the cost of the sword itself. So, in the end I opted for the wrapped scabbard with sharpened blade. Later on maybe I can figure out a more...

DSA Anduril Scabbard

Hello, again: Hope all is well with everyone, and I wanted to draw on your expertise and, possibly, craftsmanship. It has been under my skin for some time, and I'm finally going to scratch and buy one of the remaining DSA Anduril's in about a month before they're gone. Customization is not available...

Re: LotR Posters

So sorry it took until the end of the week to get back to you. Do you think that's the normal going price for original posters? I tried searching for some kind of guide to the posters themselves, but found nothing. In other words, how would one tell a first/early run poster from a version that was j...

LotR Posters

I'm seeking some more of all your expert advice, please, gentlemen. I've always been in love with the imagery of the Argonath, and I'd love to pick up one of the original posters, but I have no idea how to tell an original from a repro print. I've searched online for some time, trying to find some d...

Re: The Hobbit

I am guilty, although in my defense, back in the day, I did not know of such things as TEs and EEs, and BluRay didnt exist back then, but I have now bought LOTR about 5 times, VHS, TE and EE DVD and TE and EE BD... and I have bought AUJ on TE and EE (luckily they come with both DVD and BD now) and ...

Re: UC 1300 Advice

Dark Shadow wrote:The only decent cheap knock off IMO is the Elven knife of Strider,that's close by the original.
Yeah, I'm not thrilled with the knock-off. I got it really early on, and I didn't know the difference. It stays on the wall simply because of the space needed, and its days are numbered.

Re: UC 1300 Advice

Thanks! Yeah, the price is high enough, then you add in their custom job, which is another $400, and the price is ridiculous. I found one that was customized as I searched around, and the guy said Darksword added another $400 to put the gold inlay and elvish script. That's absolutely crazy IMO. How ...

Re: UC 1300 Advice

I just wanted to say "thank you" to Shawn (Magneticone) for quickly getting in contact with me, and helping me find a long, sought-after piece. I know for most of you the UC 1300 probably seems quite basic and a standard piece, but for me I'm very happy to have found a proper scabbard (I v...

UC 1300 Advice

Greetings, all: I'd like to ask your advice, if I may? I've been hunting for a UC 1300 for quite a while, as I really don't like the Hobbit Sting scabbard. Granted, I'm about 7 years too late to find one, but something did pop up just recently in my own area. Someone is selling one of the UC Sting's...

A good smoke

Hi, everyone: It's been a long time since I posted, but I hadn't forgotten about the UCF, nor did I lose any love of Tolkien or the movies. Life has had me quite busy the past couple years with family health issues, caregiving, and my Latin teaching position being eliminated. So I spent from the fal...

Re: The Hobbit

I just bought tickets for a buddy and me to go to the 6:50 showing tomorrow of DoS, but in IMAX HRF 3D. I saw it in regular 2D and was quite fine with it, so this should be interesting.

Ironically, as I type this I'm watching RotK on TNT.

So many acronyms....lol

Cheers,

Guy

Re: Darksword Armory (LotR)

Oh, please say exactly as you see fit. I trust your opinion, as I've seen your work, and your comments on many threads. I totally agree with Sting's bulbous look to the blade. I'm much happier with my MC edition, not even having seen the other up close. What is clunky, though, about the crossguard? ...

Darksword Armory (LotR)

Hi, all. I'm looking for more knowledgeable opinions than my own regarding this company. I asked this in one of the other threads (New Acq. I think), but I wanted to formally ask here. I ran across this company in a WETA thread, and have been reading all the reviews I can about their Anduril replica...

Re: The Hobbit

I agree, Fin. I think it was quite a clever way to incorporate the floating eye issue of Sauron's "penetrating gaze" taken out of context. It blended it well, and Gandalf did a pretty awesome job. It reminded me of something, but I'm not sure what at this point. There were definitely parts...

Re: Tolkien Society emblem?

[quote=""RevAnakin""]I'm confused, are you like the head of design for the Tolkien Society?[/quote] :D Teachers sponsor clubs, and this would be a new club. The existing student officers would transfer over to run this club. Here's another version: http://i32.photobucket.com/albu...

Re: Tolkien Society emblem?

So I've been fiddling here for about 45 minutes as they're testing, and I've come up with a hybrid of sorts. I like the One Ring text, and the "JRR" emblem, but I also like my organic crossword'ish lettering. I have to keep in mind that these will become hoodies, so the text has to be two ...

Re: Tolkien Society emblem?

Nice! I had forgot about the "JRR" and will use that. I'm giving exams today, so I can whittle away on this as they're testing. And on an side note, I miss Vancouver....I see that yours is in WA though. I bet that has to cause issues sometimes, being confused with British Columbia. The wif...

Tolkien Society emblem?

Hey, all: We're coming up to our 3rd annual Lord of the Rings Extended Movie and Food Marathon at my school, which is sponsored by my Latin Honor Society and Chef Clarke's Culinary Program, and I need some advice, please. There's an interest for me to take and recreate an existing club into a new on...

Re: The Hobbit

I allow a handful of kids to use my classroom during lunch to watch Netflix, usually Battlestar Galactica, Walking Dead or some variant thereof. Well, three days ago we started watching the 1977 animated Hobbit on VHS...yes, VHS. We were all watching this, commenting on what we thought PJ was going ...

Re: The Hobbit

When the dwarves were lined up at the gate, awaiting Smaug, they looked amazing in their armor. They really did look like little tanks. lol But this scene made me think of something. I've been listening, for what must be the sixth time, the Children of Hurin, read by Christopher Lee. The scene of Er...

Re: The Hobbit

Well, I went and saw the movie in 2D yesterday and I have to say I was much more pleased with it. The jumpy aspect of the beginning, and the awkward movements of the Elves seemed much less noticeable. I still like this less than any of the LotR movies, but was much better this time around. Did anyon...

Re: Happy New Year!

A very Happy New Years to everyone, and hope that good fortune and happiness are plentiful this forthcoming year.

And you were 2 in 1985? Gah, I feel old....

Cheers,

Guy

Re: Third Age Maps

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and are finding time to relax now that New Years is approaching. Anyone get some cool LotR stuff? The wife picked up the Extended on BR, so I'll be using those for our marathon now. It was $42 on Amazon, if you can believe that! I did receive an email from...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""N2darkness""]There was a part where Galadriel says that was the dagger especially made for the Witch King of Angmar and buried with him, my guess is he must get it back some how. I'm now also curious on the Gandalf and Dol Guldur scenes and how they will unfold weather i...

Re: The Hobbit

LOL! Well there's egg on my face. Err....chips, rather. :thumbs_up

Yeah, I was distracted by all the swords too....

EDIT: That brings up a point that I am unaware of how to answer. How did the Witch King's sword end up from being in Gandalf's hands in Rivendale, back to his when he stabbed Frodo?

Re: The Hobbit

Okay, looks like I need to see it in 24fps and not in 3D. While visually stunning as the 48 fps 3D was, I don't have a desire to see another film in that format ever again. It seems like everyone likes the story in 24, but hates it in 48, 3D. It's weird that the same movie can be so dramatically dif...

Re: Third Age Maps

[quote=""N2darkness""]Most of thous images look very familiar. You done a great job with the aging, also PM's sent.[/quote]

LOL! They should look familiar, right? :P

Re: Third Age Maps

Indeed, N2. I'd be happy to. I've been getting better the past couple of years doing the maps, changing the method and such. Here are a couple "book pages" in cheap, but very workable, Walmart frames. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/526807_2595081053832_20620479_n.jpg h...

Re: The Hobbit

Evening, Myself and another teacher braved meeting up with 10 of my junior and senior students for the midnight showing. Don't worry, I called in a sub. ;) Did anyone else e xp erience the Benny Hill effect? I saw it in the 48 fps and in 3D, and I hated it. Other people's impressions have been very ...

Re: Third Age Maps

Hey, guys I know this thread is LONG overdue for a post, but believe it or not I haven't forgotten you guys here. Life became complex with family and work, and I haven't had much time lately for anything. As strange as it sounds, I've always remembered that I had promised you all maps, but as soon a...

Re: Third Age Maps

[quote=""Fingolfin""]So Legion, how much will it cost me to have some of these done?[/quote]

Sorry, work has kept me away from the boards lately. Fin, just PM me your address and I'll do them. It's my pleasure. :thumbs_up

Cheers,

Guy

Re: Ancient Warfare

Fin: It's always an issue using a generic history course number for my Ancient Warfare, but that's fairly common in high school. Every school keeps a few course numbers from old, and not used, classes around for this reason. The text was a way for me to further legitimize the course in case waves ar...

Re: Ancient Warfare

Hey, another Classicist! I copied the Contents and Bibliography into one doc and uploaded it. I used primary sources for the bulk of it, with secondary sources giving varied interpretations on singular events. I'd comment more, but I'm tired as can be, and this website if frakkin' blocked from work,...

Re: Third Age Maps

[quote=""N2darkness""]Legion - email sent with the map. Hope it was the right email if not you can email me @ astivison@comcast.net [/quote] Got it! Sry, I would have replied a bit ago, but I fell asleep after dinner on the couch. lol The first day back to work after a holiday br...

Re: Third Age Maps

Hah! There are many times I consider doing away with FB, but I do keep in touch with family more often who are overseas. It does make one a bit lazy sometimes, which is certainly a downside. I control my Friends list quite ruthlessly, and keep all the protections at maximum and don't add people for ...

Re: Third Age Maps

No problem whatsoever. Here's where you'll find the download. I've circled where to click: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/Download1.jpg Then choose PDF: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/Download2.jpg Voila! The only issue might be that you have to be a Scribd ...

Re: Third Age Maps

Yep, Deimos. I have a Swiss Army USB on my keychain *cough* and I have the .PDF map on it. I take it in (gotta be a PDF) and they just print it. It comes out on their special uber printer and it's 5 or 6 bucks. I uploaded the file to my Scribd document server, so feel free to download it. Just make ...

Re: Third Age Maps

[quote=""N2darkness""]Thous turned out great! How or where do you have these printed? and what kind of paper?[/quote] Thanks! If I ever need inspiration, I look at your setup. You have the shards in that cabinet you made, right? I have it printed up at Kinko's for about 5 or 6 bu...

Re: Third Age Maps

Well, I've been at it again this afternoon. I'm done for the day, as I've been doing the maps for a few days now, and I need a break. I did manage to get the other framed map done, although I need a bit more adhesive (tomorrow). http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/DSC_0011-6.jpg I al...

Re: Third Age Maps

[quote=""Fingolfin""]That is some seriously awsome work, I'm so jealous of your talent. I can't do this at all, I've tried and failed miserably. Great job![/quote] Thanks, Fin! I appreciate the feedback. I'm more than happy to do these for board members. Just let me know what siz...

Re: Third Age Maps

And that takes me to yesterday evening... My last map was for a co-worker, which went in an old frame (a set of three from a student, whose parent's art store was closing). http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/DSC_0009-10.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/mileslegionis/DSC_001...

Third Age Maps

I wasn't exactly sure where to put these photos, so please excuse if they're in the wrong thread. I've made about a dozen aged maps over the past year for friends, and I wanted to just show the latest, and detail my steps in case anyone here wants to attempt. I used to do a tea bath for the maps, bu...

Ancient Warfare

Besides my Latin courses, I also teach two ancient history electives I made: Ancient Warfare and Gods, Gladiators and Emperors . Each course is 18-weeks long (one semester), and the curriculum is my own, which I've been tweaking for about 7 years now. I spent the summer working a great deal on a boo...

Re: The Hobbit

My first memory of Christopher Lee was in "The Man With the Golden Gun" and dearly hope he still has years to go. My old neighbor is 91 and he still gets around very well, and his mind is intact. My dad is over a decade younger and in far worse shape, so there's no telling with age. I thin...

Re: Pure Middle-Earth discussion.

[quote=""Valkrist""]No kidding. :huh: Not to stray off-topic too much or even turn this into a political debate, but we just got word here in Vancouver that our occupy movement cost us hard-working ta xp ayers over a million dollars. So, job well done, ocupy folks, in succesfully...

Re: The Hobbit

I posted this on another forum (BSG) but I figure the back half of this is quite particular to this thread. Please excuse me posting this here, and not to derail the topic from the movie. Okay, instead of splitting this in two, I'm just putting both in one spot. I recorded the audio for the BSG ring...

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