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Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

That Faramir piece is beautiful, N2! If I had ever started collecting those polys in earnest, he would be a must have for me. :thumbs_up In other New Weta news, they posted a link to their version of Bard's Black Arrow today. It just popped up in my Facebook newsfeed. Here's the link: https://www.we...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Deimos""]Not watching a lot movies at the theatre, and not being "format savvy", will the BOTFA be shown in a 2D version? [/quote] Yes, it is being released in a 2D version. Given that I have only one eye, I will be out of luck entirely if they start releasing ...

Re: The Hobbit

I have always enjoyed AUJ. The pacing that everyone complained about seemed appropriate to me and I liked the extended "Une xp ected Party" scene quite a bit! To my way of thinking, it was tonally correct and paid due homage to the source material while still allowing for PJ to bridge his ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

And due to its odd shape, UC has confirmed it will be painted polyresin on their Facebook page in the comments section. They helpfully (and somewhat disturbingly) add the rejoinder that you are welcome to return an item if you receive one that is unacceptable. It seems they now e xp ect QC issues to...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Nasnandos""]I think it has been nixed.[/quote] Wow, after all the pre-release press for that item that seems like a pretty drastic move at this point. Wasn't BudK already accepting pre-orders? Was any reason given for pulling it? I'm glad I had decided to opt out of the ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]This all seems rather stupid to me. At any rate, I will never order that bow from BudK no matter what the discount. I went through the motions just to see what shipping would cost and it came to $112 before the cost of the bow itself, which is just plain ridic...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Nasnandos""]I seriously doubt anyone in that department at BudK even knows these forums exist, let alone has time to troll them.[/quote] Well, I was being facetious about someone actually trolling the forum. I was just trying to get the word out that one of the highly-so...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

The following was also posted in "The Price is Right" thread: Y'know, it almost seems as if BudK/UC may be trolling our forum! If not, they chose a pretty coincidental time for their newest promotional sale. They are offering the UC Hobbit Bow of Tauriel for 15% off. Use the code BLV1539. ...

Re: Be at Peace, Dear Bailey

I have lost 3 of my own over the years, Buckeye. My first 2 boys were Merlin and Arthur. After struggling through full kidney failure for over 18 months with Merlin including twice daily Sub-Q fluid treatments I administered at home, he finally passed. Though healthy before, Arthur began plummeting ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""GuardianWolf""]A little bit by Sauron's Helm, too. Though, that would be my first helm...Very undecided on both of these items. Anybody here have the helm and have some pros/cons about it...?[/quote] Until last week, I was the proud owner of one of the original run of Sa...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]That's terrible news, GW. Did they give you a reason?[/quote] It might be because KoA's archery offerings all appear to be fully functional. They may just not be interested in stocking a display-only piece like Tauriel's bow or dealing with potential damage in...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]Oh, you know I'm not going to turn that offer down when the opportunity arises. Thank you! :) I didn't forget your help in trying to get me that backgammon set, only to be scuttled by a weird buyer.[/quote] Hey Val, I'm always willing to help you out in this r...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]Thanks, Poly, for slapping me back to reality. I guess there is just no way to redeem this scabbard. :( [/quote] You are welcome. I, too, am disappointed. Others seem to have less issues with it. I guess I am just spoiled by the amazing quality of the earlier ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]So, still no news from UC, BudK, or anyone else if the Orcrist scabbard with Kit's proposed improvements will ever come out? Anybody? :| [/quote] I bit the bullet a few 30% off BudK sales ago and bought 2 of the scabbards for $87.50 each. I only ended up openi...

Re: Shire Post Coins

[quote=""Thranduil""]So my question concerning Shire Post Coins is the source of the coin images? Are the LOTR/Hobbit related coins designs produced by Tolkien?[/quote] To my knowledge, the designs are not affiliated with Tolkien at all. They are original. In minting them, the na...

Re: Strider's Coat

[quote=""jnicktem""]Okay I know this is a really old thread but the Strider outfit is really something that I am interested in. Right now all I have is the UC Strider sword and scabbard, UC Strider knife, the Ring of Barahir, and a Stansborough Elven Cloak. I would really like to...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Valkrist""]I think we can all agree on that but we've all seen already how PJ is head-over-heels with his little nudge-nudge wink-wink moments...[/quote]

And to this, all I can say is:
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Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""BladeCollector""] So... The third part with be Battle of Five Armies and There and Back Again may be the title of the box set.[/quote] I'm fine with this change as well, and quite happy they didn't opt for "Into the Fire" instead of BotFA. I also like the notio...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

I checked the BudK website the day the day Lindir posted about this new video by hitting the embedded "Click Here to Purchase" link and it took me here: http://www.budk.com/product/Orcrist-Sword-Scabbard/174671.uts? Note the wording is the same as when it was removed owing to the problems:...

Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

[quote=""Valkrist""]Again, there's nothing attached to your post. Are you seeing something we're not?[/quote] The plain text notification of this post I received via email included what appeared to be 3 links to images posted on the S&F forum. I suspect the links are hidden d...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""BladeCollector""]Wow, canceling the item is an option?[/quote] Well, of course it is given that it is the only item I still wanted from the Hobbit line... :angry: If they do cancel it, I'll be faced with trying to find one of the early ones that is still out there in som...

Re: Beowulf

Saw a funny stat after getting a notification of Tolkien's Beowulf being published:

"J.R.R. Tolkien has now published more books in the past 2 years than George R. R. Martin!"

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Well, it seems that United Cutlery is 'listening' to the chatter about reissuing LOTR items. They opened up an LOTR re-release poll on their Facebook page about an hour ago: https://www.facebook.com/unitedcutlery They encourage all interested parties to post their interests in the comments and to ha...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Valkrist""]It still rankles that a company can't hold their word though (LE items,) but I know some lawyer-type would love to lecture me on how UC is the same company as the old one in name only and they don't have to honour any of their prior product policies to anyone....

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

[quote=""Nasnandos""]I talked to United last week about bringing back several LOTR items. Nothing firm, but they were talking about the possibility of bringing one of the Gimli axes back. Not a lot of requests for any of them though, but more for the double bladed axe than the ot...

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