Hi everyone. Long-time lurker, but finally decided to join in a more official capacity. I'm a big fan of the UC LOTR line of reproductions, though I don't have a huge collection. I've got the items that are most important to me. I guess that's really about it for now.
Here's my UC collection:
UC1299 Ranger Sword
UC1366 Ranger Sword Scabbard
UC1371 Elven Knife of Strider
UC1380 Anduril
UC1298 Hadhafang
UC1372 Fighting Knives of Legolas
UC1381 Fighting Knives of Legolas Scabbards
UC2928 Orcrist
UC2952 Sword of Kili
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2Welcome Dalton, you've got a good selection so far. If you decide to e xp and it, you'll find plenty of people here to help you along the way. Always nice to see a guest make the move to member!
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It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.
It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.
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4Welcome to the forums, glad you decided to finally join!
Nice collection, no collection is too large or small, as long as you enjoy it and get the items that have meaning. Some of us are "completists", some of us are good guy only, some collect mainly Elvish, etc etc.
The ranger sword is probably one of my favorite sword designs out of all sword designs out there. I love Anduril too, but from a "functional" standpoint, it is too long for me to draw out of the scabbard if I wear to actually wear it, the Ranger sword is more my size.
Nice collection, no collection is too large or small, as long as you enjoy it and get the items that have meaning. Some of us are "completists", some of us are good guy only, some collect mainly Elvish, etc etc.
The ranger sword is probably one of my favorite sword designs out of all sword designs out there. I love Anduril too, but from a "functional" standpoint, it is too long for me to draw out of the scabbard if I wear to actually wear it, the Ranger sword is more my size.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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5Welcome aboard, Dalton. As they say in Maine, the folks on this forum are the "finest kind"!
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6Welcome Dalton
Just curious, how did your sword of Kili turn out?
Just curious, how did your sword of Kili turn out?
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7Welcome! Glad to have another member. Nice swords, some of my favorites! Also, super jealous that you nabbed the Strider Sword Scabbard! So hard to find, it's one of my most desired items.
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8Welcome! I'm relatively new here also. Mostly official member lurker because even though when you become a member you get access to posting, it is hard to say something smart or relevant that wasn't already been posted by some of these fine ladies and gents Great place for learning and sharing As for your collection, it's not about the quantity but about quality
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9Welcome to the UCF Dalton.
While LOTR collecting tends to be our greatest passion around here, we actually do discuss other things
I see you're in New Hampshire. I lived there years ago, love the terrain!
While LOTR collecting tends to be our greatest passion around here, we actually do discuss other things
I see you're in New Hampshire. I lived there years ago, love the terrain!
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10Dalton, welcome! Really glad to have you here. As others have said, no collection is too small, and I'd say yours is already impressive. I'm pretty new to the forums myself, I started a few years back with Glamdring and was hooked. Things quickly steamrolled into more. I think you'll find some of the loveliest folks on the internet here, enjoy!
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11Howdy do, Dalton, and welcome aboard....
And concerning how extensive your collection is or isn't, never forget that ancient Chinese saying:
"Every sword collection starts with a single sword."
(or something like that )
And concerning how extensive your collection is or isn't, never forget that ancient Chinese saying:
"Every sword collection starts with a single sword."
(or something like that )
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It also depends on what sort of person you are.” -- CSL
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12I love it when a new member introduces themselves, makes me happy to see that the forum is still growing!
Welcome, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions in the coming months
Welcome, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions in the coming months
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13Welcome! We'll try not to be tooooo bad of an influence muwahaha
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14Welcome Dalton ,
Glad to have another northeaster among us My collection started with Legolas Knives because of the detail in the Elven weapons , the rest is history
I believe most of us started as lurkers here , i know I am guilty , took me years to finally join and very happy I have , i will reiterate what has already been said , some of the best people here and lots of great information
You are among friends ! ! !
Glad to have another northeaster among us My collection started with Legolas Knives because of the detail in the Elven weapons , the rest is history
I believe most of us started as lurkers here , i know I am guilty , took me years to finally join and very happy I have , i will reiterate what has already been said , some of the best people here and lots of great information
You are among friends ! ! !
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15Well thank you all for the warm welcome! I'm really happy with the items I currently have, but always clamour to add more.
To answer one of the earlier questions about my Sword of Kili - it too had the "bent blade" issue as I've heard and read about. However, I've recently received word from UC that the production issue was resolved and I am exchanging mine for a new copy this week.
To answer one of the earlier questions about my Sword of Kili - it too had the "bent blade" issue as I've heard and read about. However, I've recently received word from UC that the production issue was resolved and I am exchanging mine for a new copy this week.