How would you like to wield Gimli’s axe? Not one of the Lord of the Rings prop replicas but an actual bearded axe. It’s a gorgeous piece of weaponry, and Tony Swatton tackles the project in the latest episode of Man at Arms.
Check out the video after the break.
The Springs Fire is wreaking some serious havoc in southern California right now. It’s nice to know that, even though it’s not a laughing matter, that NBC in L.A. knows that we all need to remember to smile and that real people are affected by this.
This resident packed up a “precious” replica of Gollum as flames advanced towards his backyard. @nbcla #SpringsFire twitter.com/ShootSeanNBCLA…
— Sean Browning (@ShootSeanNBCLA) May 2, 2013
I just heard there’s another fire out there. I may need to batten down the hatches and start gathering my collectibles myself!
LEGO is continuing their Lord of the Rings collection with this awesome Tower of Orthanic set! It won’t be available until July, but click through the break to find out all of the details.
Sauron’s battle tactics aren’t exactly water tight. He leaves a few openings – like wearing the One Ring of power outside of his armor – but who’s going to question him? He’s too scary. If only there was a brave orc to point out the flaws in the plan. This comic imagines such a creature spoke up and besides making sense, it’s hilarious.
Check out the full comic after the break.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy – the books and films – are eminently quotable. It seems like there’s a line for every occasion, be it sad or lighthearted, and some of them are just fun or beautiful. Narrowing the list of favorites down to ten is not an easy feat, but I managed! As you know, all quotes are penned by J.R.R. Tolkien but I’m crediting the character who spoke the line when appropriate. Check them out after the break.
The One Ring was created by Sauron in the Second Age. It didn’t leave his possession until Isildur took it from him. In between and after, the Ring traveled through Middle Earth and eventually transferred between bearers. Emil Johansson has created a timeline of events showing the the Ring’s path and location during various events in Middle Earth history.
Go ahead and drool – this chart is worthy of it.
Hit the link below to see the timeline at full size.
(via LotrProject)
Middle Earth is full of hazards – it even has more than the Fire Swamp. The place should come with a guidebook full of notes on everything from where to find the best ale to words of advice and caution about the One Ring, Balrogs, and wizards with fireworks. Dorkly has created public service announcements, like the one in the above image, to help keep you safe on your journeys.
Check out another piece of wisdom after the break.
The great eye is always watching and if it’s part of a snake, it can also bite you. This makes Sauron even scarier.
(Imgur via Super Punch)
Anyone who has watched or read The Lord of the Rings has wondered why they didn’t just hitch a ride to Mordor on the giant eagles. Well, here’s one explanation.
See the complete comic after the break.
Fervor for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is at a crazy level. Go ahead and feed your excitement by viewing a funny recap of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Honest Trailers gives its usual treatment to the three movies, which as they point out, are just an 11 hour travel advertisement for New Zealand.
The amusing four minute video also includes a Sean Bean death reel, a review of the many endings, and remarks about the lack of ethnic diversity in Middle Earth. It’s hilarious and truthsome.
Watch the trailer after the break.
