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Re: Hello from Australia

[quote=""Idril""]Thanks Thranduil. I'm not one to look at tracking numbers unless the parcel is overdue. Now just hoping the sniffer dogs are having a lazy week or day :) [/quote] It says it's at the post office. Is there a post office in customs? :P I assume it has cleared custo...

Re: Middle Earth March Madness!

[quote=""Valkrist""]Well, this is what you get when screaming teenage fangirls outvote book fans or people with even an ounce of Middle-earth knowledge by a ratio of ten to one. Thanks, PJ. :rolleye: [/quote] Sadly you are 100% correct Val. If anything would turn the Prof. in his...

Re: What are you listening to?

[quote=""EagleFriend""]Besides rock and metal that I regularly listen to, I also got hooked on epic/celtic stuff on YouTube. Two Steps from Hell is great! I listened X-Rey Dog and am currently hooked on Audiomachine. They did the music for The Hobbit trailers. As for Gaming sound...

Re: What are you listening to?

[quote=""N2darkness""]So what do people listen to while there working? I've been on a Pink Floyd or David Gilmour kick for awhile now. Mostly "On an island" or "Division Bell".[/quote] So I posted 4 weeks ago and for some reason the thread got closed, anyway; ...

Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

[quote=""N2darkness""]Here are some photos for the mirror of Galdriel. http://www.wetacollectors.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=369&pictureid=4150 http://www.wetacollectors.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=369&pictureid=4151 http://www.wetacollectors.com/forum/picture.php?alb...

Re: Hello from Australia

[quote=""Valkrist""]Just to be clear, Thrandy, I was being facetious when I wondered if Fin and Rosere might be women as well. Having said that, after all the surprises today, I think I would hardly blink at this point if Fin did say he was a woman. :P [/quote] Well of course you...

Re: Hello from Australia

Yes Idril. I think I can honestly speak for all of us that you are indeed very welcome. We all apologize for the hi jack. :bowing: You inadvertently opened a can of worms. The whole gender issue has just come out in full force. But it has been a very good thing for all of us. I think this day will b...

Re: Hello from Australia

[quote=""Deimos""]And Buckeye! Jeez...Val leaves out Nerdanel and you forget Buckeye! Men! :rolleye: [/quote] Well Val took the words out of my mouth when he said he knew a guy with the name spelled the same, but I AM just as guilty :embarasse Did you put your hands on your hips ...

Re: Hello from Australia

[quote=""Deimos""]OK...this will make Thrandy very happy.... Hello....my name is Marie...very pleased to meet you all. (And, no, 'Deimos' is neither my middle name nor my last name :D )[/quote] YEAH! :cheering: :cheering: :cheering: I was reading this thread and I thought,"N...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Lindir""]There was a very brief behind the scenes look at There and Back Again at Cinemacon. No clips unfortunately, but one piece has me excited: Someone has reported that they saw clips of Elrond in armour drawing his sword and charging. I'm assuming this will take pla...

Re: Kropserkel

I just got a sneak peek at Kropserkel's Witchking body armor. Oh boy, OH BOY! Wait til you see it! The guy having it made is a member of the S&F so when he posts his pics I'll give you all a heads up. Gorgeous! Gotta say, he'll be one to envy. He has a mannequin for what he currently owns with c...

Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

[quote=""Valkrist""]Something I just realized as I examine the pictures of the Erebor Gate statue: anyone think the actual gate entrance is far too small for a a dragon of Smaug's size to get in? :huh: I know in the AUJ prologue he claws the doors apart and there is a fair bit of...

Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

[quote=""BrandalftheBlue""]I just picked up the last of the weta gandalfs staffs and I have to admit I'm disappointed they can't handle the slightest handle. I recieved 2. one after a return from damages. and the second one has recieved damage from simple handling. Cracks have ap...

Re: New Weta everywhere you look!

[quote=""polyphemus""]Just noticed these are not priced as a pair. I guess $198 isn't too bad for a pair of licensed Weta vambraces, but this design and execution looks pretty simple to me. Besides that, I'm still smarting a bit from the whole 'Legolas swings from the trees with ...

Re: Kropserkel

[quote=""Valkrist""]Here are the royal vambraces, from the costume at the exhibit. I firmly believe they're *not* the same bracers reworked: http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Human/Aragorn/Ceremonial/CorArmor/AraC_2315Vam_med_KellCom4.jpg http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Hum...

Re: Kropserkel

Some of you missed my post about one of my helm customers commissioning Kropserkel to complete the Witchking armor. This is in the works, I had the privilege of seeing sketches of the proposed design, and was asked to offer my ideas. Because they have stated they will not be using my design, I figur...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Olorin""]Like I said, it was an OK movie, some things I thought were very well done, but 5 minutes after I walked out of the theater I had essentially forgotten I'd seen it, and I don't get the hype. Now, for my pick of best space movie, and as far as that goes, best sci...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""BladeCollector""]I feel honored that I share the initials (well on the forums at least) as Benedict Cumberbatch![/quote]
And thankfully your not a Black Arrow collector :crazy:

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Olorin""]Nice featurette on creating Smaug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LGMA06QcGk [/quote] Very cool stuff. I watched the Benedict Cumberbatch clip too; It was just as I had imagined when they said they were using him for motion capture. Talk about performance drive...

Re: The Hobbit

I certainly don't disagree with what any of you have said about the little people scale doubles, I just found them to be a relief when CGI was becoming the norm. What was actually on my mind when I mentioned scale doubles wasn't the little people, but the use of Tall Paul. I had that scene in my min...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Valkrist""]More that LOTR was a landmark moment for the Academy, and publicity campaigns and money aside, it was a work worthy of recognition in its sheer scope and scale, as well as talent. I know the goal was much lower with The Hobbit and PJ had no illusions about sho...

Re: The Hobbit

Imo, the academy awards are nothing but a social/cultural propaganda machine. It all depends on what topic everyone in hollywood feels need to boost. Sometimes they role on a particular country, or topic, or a "lets break the mold" and do something we've never done, to give them kudos. LOT...

Re: Forum feedback

[quote=""BladeCollector""]I am kind of confused by what you are asking, but the way I am reading it, this might be your answer... when you come in and click "New Posts" that will bring up a list of threads that have had new posts since your last visit. On that list, the...

Re: Forum feedback

[quote=""RosereIII""]I think this goes here... Nice work on the new banner image! Being primarily a Chrome user, I noticed the navigation alignment issue but wasn't fast enough to be the one to mention it. I do however have a suggestion for the thread layout on the homepage. I do...

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

[quote=""timdp""]400 series The 400 series remains one of the most popular choices for knife makers because it is easy to sharpen and it is resistant to corrosion. 410 is a hardenable, straight-chromium stainless steel which combines superior wear resistance with excellent corros...

Re: Game Of Thrones

Apparently decapitation, which is fine with me since it only lasts a few seconds, and gives me enough time for a quick prayer in my mind.

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

[quote=""Nerdanel""]I hate to keep drawing comparisons between the Hobbit and LOTR lines, but can someone help me out with what the differences are between AUS-6 and 420 stainless steels? I noticed LOTR pieces were manufactured with 420 (which I thought was some the better stainl...

Re: Pure Middle-Earth discussion.

[quote=""Valkrist""]Man, I love talking ME history once again! Thanks, Nerdanel, for reviving this cool thread and making me envision those "moments of Middle-earth" again. :coolsmile [/quote] Your comments here made me look back in my own life, and I have to say I'm sh...

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

[quote=""Nasnandos""]Sorry, but I have never said that. There are about 4 different ways I came up with to construct a production version of that scabbard in steel and wood, two of which I drew up for United. As far as what 'feasible' is for a production version, none of those we...

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

[quote=""Valkrist""]Am I the only one who has to shake their head at that? UC really needs to ask if this is a direction they wish to continue in. And yes, I know there was no other way to make this scabbard feasible, but it is starting to seem like the effort wasn't worth it.[/q...

Re: Asmus Toys

[quote=""Jash""]Thanks for the headsup! I remember when this line was announced...and completely forgot about it lol. Their products look awesome, no question. Only thing stopping me is the price tag... $150 to $200 per figure... This is my 'go to' site for reviews. They already ...

Re: The Hobbit

[quote=""Olorin""]I've read Heinlein too, but it was decades ago and I didn't remember that quote. I just figured you were an NRA member. The Heinlein quote I do remember is "The coldest circle of Hell is reserved for people who abandon kittens."[/quote] I think we need...

Re: Lordoftherings.net images?

[quote=""Buckeye""]You've probably already got these images, but I'll post them anyway as they were the only ones I could find. They're not high res and I don't know the source of origin, but is this the kind of thing you're looking for? http://www.council-of-elrond.com/castdb/me...

Re: The Hobbit

It's interesting that the Rohan wore their helms a lot in the film, but that might be because they are the coolest helms in terms of design for specific characters. Some people here have inquired about me doing an original piece of my own design. I have to say that Thranduils armour inspires that th...

Re: Hi there

Welcome to the UCF Dalton.
While LOTR collecting tends to be our greatest passion around here, we actually do discuss other things :D
I see you're in New Hampshire. I lived there years ago, love the terrain! :thumbs_up

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

[quote=""Valkrist""]I'm happy that you are taking extra time and care to please what is proving to be a tough audience, and justifiably so. Too many sellers these days think they can get away with putting out just any piece of crap on the market because there's always someone tha...

Re: New Movies

[quote=""Deimos""]I've read it five times.... or maybe eight.... have lost track of the count.... ;) [/quote]
So you're recommending I read it, yes?

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