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The Lord of the Rings: Finding Middle Earth in New Zealand

The Lord of the Rings story has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. New Zealand has been lucky enough to be involved in this global phenomena thanks to Peter Jackson’s critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. The wide-open spaces, diverse landscapes and spectacular scenery of New Zealand were the best place to film the movies, allowing New Zealanders to showcase their country and create a growing Lord of the Rings tourism industry.

The Lord of the Rings back-story

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote the original Lord of the Rings novels between 1937 and 1949, he would have had no idea of the huge impact they would have on future generations throughout the world. The stories have had a massive influence on pop culture and you come across many Lord of the Rings references in songs, movies and other literature.

Tolkien had earlier written a book called The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings novels followed as sequels and continued the epic fantasy theme and have since been reprinted into over 30 languages, making it one of the most popular franchises of the 20th century.

The Lord of the Rings story is based around human like creatures such as Elves, Hobbits, Wizards, Dwarves, Orcs and Men. They live in a sprawling world named Middle Earth, home to mysterious beings, magical rings, the devious Gollum, huge battles, the dark realm of Mordor and much, much more.

Part of the success of the Lord of the Rings can be put down to its complexity and Tolkien’s endless work in developing a credible and highly detailed back-story. This back-story is brilliantly revealed as the story progresses, filling in important details and creating a living and breathing world with a rich history in the minds of readers.

Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movie trilogy

After several acclaimed but moderately successful feature films, New Zealand’s Peter Jackson diverted his attention to a new project, one that would consume many years of his life and eventually turn him into a star and one of Hollywood’s most sought after directors.

Jackson always had a desire to make an updated film of the Lord of the Rings and often wondered why it hadn’t been done earlier. After years of negotiating and revised scripts, Jackson and New Line Cinemas finally agreed to film and release the Lord of the Rings is a trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of The King. Filmed entirely in New Zealand, the films proved to be financial gold mine for both parties with the combined profits of the movies, video games and related merchandise easily heading in to the billions of dollars.

The movies were released to much critical acclaim and while some purists felt that Jackson deviated too far from the book, most agreed that it was both faithful to the book and a spectacular motion picture. The three movies combined for 17 Academy Awards with The Return of the King being the most successful, earning 11 of these, including Best Picture and Best Director for Peter Jackson.

The movies created a huge windfall for New Zealand in terms of publicity, tourism, the movie making industry and the creation of Weta Workshops as a leading special effects design studio. Wellington was even chosen as the destination for the premiere of the final chapter of the trilogy, The Return of the King.

Finding Middle Earth in New Zealand

With the Lord of the Rings thrusting New Zealand’s spectacular scenery in to the limelight, it was inevitable that a demand to see it up close and personal would be created. Labelling itself as “Middle Earth”, New Zealand’s tourism industry gained a much-appreciated boost thanks to thousands of travellers taking part in tours and scenic trips. Immersing themselves in various film locations, ardent Lord of the Rings fans and casual travellers alike could enjoy the wide open spaces of New Zealand knowing that these were where the movies plot twists, dramatic scenes and great battles took place.

Filming took place throughout the country, with areas surrounding Wellington, the lower North Island and Christchurch receiving the most attention. The Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps and Mt Potts high country station serve as particularly beautiful and inspiring areas to see various Lord of the Rings film locations such as Edoras, Helms Deep and the Misty Mountains. All are accessible with tour groups and you’ll have the opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests along the way.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings story has affected the lives of millions of individuals around the world and none more so than here in New Zealand. His epic tale of courage and honour has not only inspired readers but also helped Peter Jackson create his own masterpiece, opening up a whole new generation to Tolkien’s wonderful story. New Zealand’s film industry has been taken to a new level with the burgeoning local industry talent allowing other blockbuster films such as the Chronicles of Narnia and King Kong to also be filmed in the country. The benefits spread further into tourism and related areas with many overseas visitors coming to experience New Zealand’s special link with the Lord of the Rings.

About the Author

Rene Smith is a travel guru who lives and works in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Visit his Christchurch travel website for information on Lord of the Rings tours, travel articles, reviews and helpful tips on planning a vacation to Christchurch, New Zealand.

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LOTR Legolas Poster $6.99 Posters are always a fun and inexpensive way to jazz up any room in the house. Whether your favorites are Lord of the Rings Posters, Black light Posters, Concert Posters, Movie Posters or Art Posters, we have them all. Our Posters are Aprox. 24″ x 36″ and are shipped rolled and wrapped in a Heavy duty crush proof Poster tube.

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LOTR Return of the King Series 1 Standard Triple Film Cell $69.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 standard triple film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Measures 13-inches wide x 11-inches tall. limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Ages 13 and up. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Return of the King Series 1 Double Film Cell $69.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 double film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Measures 11-inches tall x 13-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Return of the King Series 1 Mini Montage Film Cell $89.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 mini montage film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Measures 13-inches tall x 11-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Return of the King Series 1 Upright Trio Film Cell $119.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 upright trio film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Measures 20-inches tall x 11-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Fellowship of The Ring Series 1 Mini Montage Film Cell $89.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 mini montage film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring . Measures 11-inches tall x 13-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Fellowship of The Ring Series 1 Triple Film Cell $69.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 standard triple film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring . Measures 11-inches tall x 13-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Fellowship of The Ring Series 1 Trio Film Cell $119.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 trio film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring . Measures 11-inches tall x 20-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR Fellowship of The Ring Series 1 Double Film Cell $69.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 double film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring . Measures 13-inches wide x 11-inches tall, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Ages 13 and up. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

LOTR The Two Towers Series 1 Mini Montage Film Cell $89.95 Own a piece of the movie! Beautifully mounted and framed! Limited to 2,500 pieces! This amazing series 1 mini montage film cell features prints and actual strips of film from Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers . Measures 13-inches tall x 11-inches wide, limited to 2,500 pieces! Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and includes a certificate of authenticity. Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

Warner Bros. 1000109903 LOTR: Aragornamp;apos;s Quest PS2 $37.73 Embark on quests and engage in battles from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Wield Aragorn s sword bow and spear in epic battles against Sauron s minions. Upgrade Aragorn s weapons armor and combat skills as you progress through the storyline. Take full control of Aragorn s sword and shield thanks to intuitive motion controls while battling enemies on foot or on horseback. Fight back the followers of Sauron in two player drop in/drop out co op gameplay as Aragorn and Gandalf. Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 .

Warner Bros. 1000110076 LOTR: Aragornamp;apos;s Quest Wii $38.58 Embark on quests and engage in battles from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Wield Aragorn s sword bow and spear in epic battles against Sauron s minions. Upgrade Aragorn s weapons armor and combat skills as you progress through the storyline. Take full control of Aragorn s sword and shield thanks to intuitive motion controls while battling enemies on foot or on horseback. Fight back the followers of Sauron in two player drop in/drop out co op gameplay as Aragorn and Gandalf. Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 .

Warner Bros. 1000110078 LOTR: Aragornamp;apos;s Quest DS $37.73 Type: Software. Software Sub Type: Action/Adventure Game. ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Platform Support: Nintendo DS. License Type: Complete Product. License Pricing: Standard.

Navy Smoking The Pipe-Weed Hobbitually Men $19.9 “Pipe-weed is the tobacco-like substance Merry and Pippin smoke at Saruman’s castle in Lord of the Rings. But even if you didn’t know that, the LOTR-inspired font and play on the word “”Habitually”" make this shirt work.,Men, navy.”

The Art of District 9 By Falconer, Daniel $37.23 Author: Falconer, Daniel/ Blomkamp, Neill (FRW)/ Taylor, Richard (INT) Subtitle: Weta Workshop Publication Date: 2010/12/21 Number of Pages: 160 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 12.50 Height: 9.75

Lord of the Rings Numenorean Miniature Shield Prop Replica $38.99 When Elendil led the Last Alliance with Gil-galad, and died in the Siege of Barad-dur, his men bore the insignia of the White Tree of Numenor, a later ancestor of which was the White Tree of Minas Tirith. These men were the Gondorians of the First Age. You will have seen this shield in the prologue of The Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring . Weta has previously produced Elendil’s Helm as a miniature collectible. Exact miniature version (over 4-inches tall) of the actual prop Weta made for The Lord of the Rings , made by the same artists and craftsmen who made the original. Made from metal, these shields can be worn as a badge or be displayed on the stand. Ages 14 and up.

Adventures of Tintin Snowy Statue $39.99 Tintin’s most loyal companion. This Tintin Snowy Statue is hard to resist! Created from the actual digital model for the movie The Adventures of Tintin! Snowy – were he a real dog – would be a wire fox terrier. He’s Tintin’s most loyal companion and has saved the young journalist from more tight spots and dangerous situations than he would probably care to remember! This engaging sculpture of an attentive Snowy is a polystone-resin statue that stands just over 5-inches tall. It was created from the actual digital model made by Weta Digital for the movie The Adventures of Tintin, and was finished and prepared by the artists at Weta Workshop. It’s hard to resist! Ages 14 and up.

The Lord Of The Rings Pez Dispenser Set $21 Two classics combine! Collectible set of 8 dispensers bear the likenesses of Bilbo, Frodo, Samwise, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gollum. Sizes range from 4″-5″. Box includes mini LOTR character bios and 3.48 oz. of tasty PEZ candy.

Bataleon Trilogo Zip Hoodie $34.9 Bataleon Trilogo Zip Hoodie: Great things come in trilogies: Star Wars (the new ones definitely don’t count), LOTR, The Matrix, and now the Bataleon Trilogo Zip Hoodie. Bataleon ingeniously split their name into three lines, hence Trilogo. How do they come up with this stuff?!

Chronicles of Narnia: Mr. Tumnus Maquette $99.99 A Narnia collector’s dream come true! Weta Collectibles is proud to present a range of collectible polystone sculptures celebrating the first installment of The Chronicles of Narnia, Disney’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. These remarkable figures are hand sculpted at Weta Workshop by the same artists that designed the armor, weapons, and many of the creatures for the film. This marvelous Mr. Tumnus Maquette is an excellent example. It is close to the final form the character takes in the film and has been cast directly off the original maquette used by Andrew Adamson and the Weta team during the design phase. An wonderfully realistic rendering of the retiring faun, it measures approximately 17 1/2-inches tall x 8-inches wide x 7-inches long. It’s big and it’s amazing! Add this dream item to your Narnia collection while you can! Fearful for his life, the humble faun, Mr. Tumnus, finds himself in a confusing and desperate situation. Part man, part goat, this fragile and shy creature must decide whether to risk a fate worse than death by defying the White Witch or betray the trust of an innocent little girl, Lucy Pevensie, by turning her over to the witch’s minions. In spite of his timid nature and fragile stature, Mr. Tumnus finds courage and resolve within himself that he never imagined and has a pivotal part to play in the uprising against the witch’s rule.

Wind in the Willows Bookends $399.99 The Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger, and Mr. Toad. Unbelievably detailed bookends from The Wind in the Willows. Sculpted by Weta’s Johnny Fraser-Allen and Gary Hunt. They measure over 18-inches long! The Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger, and Mr. Toad. Kenneth Graham’s tale of adventure and friendship between the anthropomorphized animal characters is a classic, set along a riverbank in the English countryside. And at Toad Hall, naturally. Director Ray Griggs and his company, RG Entertainment, commissioned Weta to sculpt and distribute these wonderful bookends from The Wind in the Willows. On one side, Ratty and Mole on a jetty by the river, fishing and reading Moby Dick. On the other, Mr. Badger and Mr. Toad in Mr. Badger’s parlor… Mr. Toad still holding the steering wheel from his freshly wrecked motorcar! Sculpted by Johnny Fraser-Allen and Gary Hunt, these unbelievably detailed bookends measure over 18-inches long.

Lord of the Rings Gil-galad’s Miniature Shield Prop Replica $38.99 After the Downfall of Numenor, Elendil formed an alliance with Gil-galad, the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. They marched on Barad-dur where Sauron was defeated. Gil-galad, however, like Elendil, met his death in that war after a 3,514 year reign. You will have seen Gil-galad and his shield in the prologue of The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring . Weta has previously produced a bust of Gil-galad. Exact miniature version (over 4-inches tall) of the actual prop Weta made for The Lord of the Rings , made by the same artists and craftsmen who made the original. Made from metal, these shields can be worn as a badge or be displayed on the stand. Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide. Ages 14 and up.

Lord of the Rings Easterling Miniature Shield Prop Replica $38.99 Decendants of the Wild Men of the unknown east of Middle-earth, the Easterlings had a fierce reputation and attacked Gondor more than once in the Third Age. Known from the movie version of The Lord of the Rings , the Easterlings feature walking out of The Black Gates of Mordor and almost stumbling over Sam and Frodo in The Two Towers as well as in The Return of the King , where they take part in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and the Siege of Minas Tirith. Weta has previously produced a statue of an Easterling Soldier as well as an Easterling Helmet. Exact miniature version (over 4-inches tall) of the actual prop Weta made for The Lord of the Rings , made by the same artists and craftsmen who made the original. Made from metal, these shields can be worn as a badge or be displayed on the stand. Limited edition of 2,000 pieces. Ages 13 and up.

Lord of the Rings Gollum Collectors Edition Statue $4 Tortured and wrought wretched by the lure of the One Ring, Gollum is a withered, piteous creature. Driven mad and twisted by his loss of the One Ring decades ago, he is compelled to haunt Middle-earth, searching everywhere for the only thing in the world he ever cared for, his “Precious”. The most iconic creature from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, Gollum was also a technological breakthrough. Sculpted by Weta Workshop and superbly acted by Andy Serkis, whose motions were captured and then masterfully rendered for the cinema by Weta Digital. This almost 6-inch open edition piece was sculpted by Daniel Cockersell and created by the same artists and craftspeople who helped bring The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life. Ages 13 and up.

Lord of the Rings Orthanc, Black Tower of Isengard Statue $248.99 In a great black tower in Isengard dwells Saruman the White. Before the great wizard was turned to the dark side, in the time when Gandalf sought council with Saruman – the head of his order – Isengard was lush and green and its gardens lent themselves well to a contemplative stroll. This new polystone Orthanc from Weta at just under 17-inches tall towers above the old collectible, which has allowed for intricate detail in the tower as well as the surrounding gardens. Ages 14 and up.

Creating Narnia $23.45 “Embark on a detailed photographic tour of the making of the creatures, costumes, weapons, and world of Narnia! Filled with hundreds of never-before-seen drawings and sculptures, this colorful collector’s edition also features commentary from artists and craftspeople of special-effects giant Weta Workshop. Follow the journey of ideas from initial sketches to exquisite film props and settings.”

Sam’s Potatoes T-black Food Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 For fans of LOTR. Food Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don’t waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable.

Sam’s Potatoes T Food Light T-Shirt by CafePress $22 For fans of LOTR. Food Light T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt This light t-shirt will be fashionable even after the zombie Apocalypse. In fact, this shirt might be the very reason you’ll survive said Apocalypse. The light color shows you aren’t worried about getting stains – and even if you were, those stains show t

District 9 The Exosuit Statue $598.99 A prized item for your stash of alien weaponry! The Exosuit Statue is fully featured for serious battle in alien worlds. Created by the artists and craftsmen who worked on the District 9 movie! Note the mounted Arc Generator and Assault Rifle. This is a tank with arms and legs – mess with it at your peril! A prized item in Nigerian crime lord and gunrunner Obesandjo’s stash of alien weaponry, the alien exosuit provides Wikus van der Merwe with a much-needed advantage in the epic final battle against Koobus and his Reaction Force troops. Designed for the District 9 movie by Weta Designer Greg Broadmore, this awesome piece of equipment is fully featured for serious battle in alien worlds. It sports an array of weapons and communications systems, most of which are beyond what human scientists can fathom, let alone replicate. Look closely at this Exosuit Statue and you’ll see not only the Arc Generator, but also the Assault Rifle mounted to the exterior of the massive exoskeletal power suit. This is a tank with arms and legs – mess with it at your peril! Modeled with fanatical attention to detail by Weta Senior Modelmaker David Tremont and art directed by Greg Broadmore, this almost 12-inch tall piece has been created by the very same artists and craftsmen who worked on the District 9 movie.

District 9 Assault Rifle Prop Replica $98.99 All the awesomeness of the District 9 alien weaponry! Exquisitely detailed and battle-worn Assault Rifle Prop Replica. The 1:4 scale limited edition weighs 2 3/5 pounds. Modeled after the actual props created for the movie. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide! Check out the oozing gunk at every coupling! All the awesomeness of the District 9 alien weaponry is captured in this 1:4 scale replica that measures over 10-inches long. The first gun presented to Wikus van der Merwe by the MNU scientists at the underground shooting range at MNU headquarters, the Assault Rifle makes short work of the porcine cadaver strung up for target practice! This is an exquisitely detailed reproduction of the gun used in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9, designed by Dr. Grordbort’s designer Greg Broadmore, and modeled after the actual props created by the artists and craftspeople at Weta Workshop. Down to the oozing gunk at every coupling, this weapon is detailed and as battle worn as a piece of alien hardware would be after being traded by Nigerian gunrunners since 1982. Cast in solid white metal, the Assault Rifle Prop Replica weighs 2 3/5 pounds and comes on a display stand. The limited edition piece perfectly captures the groundbreaking weapons design of District 9 and is the first in the Weta range of District 9 miniature guns. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide. Ages 18 and up.

Hobbit Smaug the Golden Faux Bronze Statue and Book $498.99 The greediest dragon in all of fantasy lore, Smaug! Straight out of Tolkein’s 1937 novel and Peter Jackson’s 2012 film The Hobbit! Smaug the Golden in a faux bronze finish! This awesome Hobbit Smaug the Golden Faux Bronze Statue is the first sculpture in John Howe’s and Weta’s range of sculptures from Middle-earth. The sculpture is based on John’s original artwork created in 1990. It was first published on the cover of the paperback edition of The Hobbit by Grafton Books in 1991. Having adorned the cover of The Hobbit , it is an instantly recognizable image to old and young Tolkien fans alike. Smaug – the great dragon, at one with his cache and jealously guarding it against the world around him. The Art of John Howe – Sculptures from Middle-earth is a series of sculptures from John’s iconic representations of Tolkien’s worlds, sculpted by Weta sculptors Daniel Cockersell, Brigitte Wuest and Eden Small under the creative guidance of John Howe and Richard Taylor. This statue is cast in resin, a material that allows intricate detail, and painted as Faux Bronze. The statue will sit on a black marbled polystone base. The polystone bases are cast using a process that creates a unique marbling effect for each individual piece. You will also receive a 22 page hard cover book written by John Howe, Richard Taylor and the sculptor, Daniel Cockersell.

The Crafting of Narnia $4.99 Before you can film a fantasy movie, you must create an authentic world. What kind of weather is found within, what would the buildings be made of, what creatures populate its land, and what is the history behind its people? For every stunning frame of film, there have been countless hours of work to create such majesty. And what a task to bring to the screen one of the world’s most beloved children’s series, C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. This book, written and designed by the artists of the Academy-Award winning special effects house Weta Workshop, chronicles the stunning concept drawings, designs, and props that helped director Andrew Adamson shape the world of Narnia in cinematic glory. With detailed photography, hundreds of never before seen drawings and sculptures, and commentary from the artists and craftspeople of the workshop, discover the intricate work and exhaustive research and detail that went into each piece, prop, and weapon made by Weta Workshop for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. This beautifully illustrated collector’s edition follows the journey of ideas, from initial sketches through finished designs to final, exquisitely hand-crafted props, armor, and miniatures.

Jane and the Dragon (TV Series) $84.44 Jane and the Dragon is a CGI animated series based on the books of the same name by Martin Baynton. The show is directed by Mike Fallows and motion capture directed by Peter Salmon, it is coproduced by Weta Workshop (as Weta Productions) in New Zealand and Nelvana Limited in Canada. The series follows the comedic exploits of Jane, an adolescent girl training to be a knight, and her friend, Dragon, a talking, flying, 300yearold, firebreathing dragon. The program originally aired on YTV in Canada and on ABC in Australia. Since September 2006, it has also been running as part of the qubo block on NBC, i/Ion and Telemundo and can be seen on Five in the UK. In American broadcasts, it bears the E/I bug. According to an announcement made by Corus Entertainment on June 13, 2006, a second season of thirteen new episodes was to premiere sometime in 2007 on YTV. So far, this has not been fulfilled. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 124 Publication Date: 2010/11/21 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.29 inches

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep is a 2007 British family fantasydrama film directed by Jay Russell. The screenplay by Robert Nelson Jacobs, is an adaptation of Dick KingSmiths childrens novel The Water Horse (book). It stars Alex Etel as a young boy who discovers a mysterious egg and cares for what hatches out of it: a Water Horse (loosely based on the Celtic water horse) which later becomes the fabled Loch Ness Monster. The film also stars Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, and David Morrissey. Some critics say that the story has a similarity to the 2006 film Eragon, starring Edward Speleers. The Water Horse was produced by Revolution Studios and Walden Media, in collaboration with Beacon Pictures, and was distributed by Columbia Pictures. Visual effects, which included the computergenerated imagery of the water horse (named Crusoe by Etels character) were completed by the New Zealandbased companies Weta Digital and Weta Workshop visual effects companies who worked with Walden Media before on the productions of The Chronicles of Narnia films. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/08/20 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches

Adventures of Tintin Thomson and Thompson Statue $298.99 What a treasure! Infamous Scotland Yard detectives Thomson and Thompson. Statue derived from the movie The Adventures of Tintin. The polystone-resin sculpture stands over 12-inches tall! Infamous Scotland Yard detectives Thomson (with the flared-out moustache) and Thompson (with a straight moustache) offer comic relief and a satiric wink in good old cop-bashing tradition. This over 12-inch tall sculpture of Thomson and Thompson is a 1:6 scale polystone-resin statue created from the actual digital models made for the movie The Adventures of Tintin. It was finished and prepared by the artists at Weta Workshop. What a treasure!

Adventures of Tintin Tintin and Snowy Statue $224.99 Catch them if you can! Young journalist Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy strike a classic pose. Captivating 1:6 scale statue from The Adventures of Tintin. Highly collectible! Coinciding with the theatrical release of Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin is the Weta release of this captivating 2-part sculpture featuring polystone-resin statues of young journalist Tintin and his loyal and charming dog Snowy. The heroic duo strikes a classic pose that can also been seen in the film. This highly collectible piece is made in 1:6 scale and measures 10-inches long x 9 4/5-inches tall x 9 1/5-inches wide, including the base. Catch it if you can! Ages 14 and up.

Chronicles of Narnia Minoboar Maquette $112.49 The nasty side of Narnia. The Minoboar… part man and part boar! Statue celebrates Disney’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Sculpted by the same artists that designed the armor, weapons, and many of the creatures for the film! The nasty side of Narnia. This startling Minoboar Maquette is close to the final form the character takes in the film The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It has been cast directly off the original maquette used by Andrew Adamson and the Weta team during the design phase. A disgustingly faithful rendering of the rather despicable creature, it measures about 12-inches tall x 8 1/2-inches wide x 7-inches long. The Minoboar may be mega-nasty and dangerous in the extreme, but this distinctive sculpture is truly marvelous! It will trigger an onslaught of admiring looks as it sits on your desk or shelf. Weta Collectibles is proud to present a range of collectible polystone sculptures celebrating the first installment of The Chronicles of Narnia, Disney’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. These remarkable figures are hand sculpted at Weta Workshop by the same artists that designed the armor, weapons, and many of the creatures for the film. Filthy, brutish creatures, as Minotaurs are to bulls, so Minoboars are to pigs… part man and part boar. Burly and strong, the Minoboars are foot soldiers in the White Witch’s army, able to disrupt entire enemy lines with their vicious charge. These powerful, stocky warriors are protected by dirty, heavy, leather armor over their already thick hides. They carry no weapons, preferring to inflict grievous wounds with the rusty blades and spikes on their armor and their large, sharp tusks.

Jane & The Dragon: A Dragon’s Tale $7.93 The First 5 Episodes of This Groundbreaking Animated Series Finally Come to DVD!In the kingdom of Kippernium, girls are typically raised to be ladies-in-waiting . . . but Jane isn’t exactly a typical 12-year-old girl. When Jane rescues Prince Cuthbert from a ferocious dragon—who turns out to be not so ferocious after all—she is granted special permission by King Caradoc to begin training as a knight’s apprentice, with the gentle, wisecracking Dragon by her side.As seen on NBC, Jane And The Dragon translates the wonderful stories of Martin Baynton’s best-selling children’s books into an astonishing world of 3D animation by Weta Workshop (The Lord Of The Rings, King Kong) in their spellbinding debut attempt at an animated television series.

Adventures of Tintin Captain Haddock Statue $198.99 Got a The Adventures of Tintin fanatic in the family? Limited edition statue of Captain Haddock stands almost 12 inches tall! Sculpture features the surly seaman in his iconic pose. Created from a digital model for the movie! Got a The Adventures of Tintin fanatic in the family? What better gift for them than a Captain Haddock Statue featuring the surly seaman in his iconic pose? Courtesy of Weta Workshop, Captain Archibald Haddock makes shore in this 1:6 scale polystone-resin statue that stands almost a foot tall. A limited edition of 1,000 pieces created from a digital model for the movie The Adventures of Tintin, it’s individually numbered and measures 11 4/5-inches tall x 6 7/10-inches long x 5 9/10-inches wide, including the base. Ages 14 and up.

Lord of the Rings Rohirrim Royal Guards Shield Prop Replica $38.99 As the protectors of the Golden Hall of Edoras, the Royal Guards of Rohan were issued with regal uniforms of scale and plate as well as richly endowed weapons and shields. The green colour drawn from the steppe and plains that make up the vast domain of the Rohirrim. While the Rohirrim plainsmen bore their own unique weaponry and armour in battle, the royal guardsmen of Edoras stood in the livery of their king and shining mail. A sword or spear in one hand they bore a wide round shield in the other, its wooden face clad in green leather and emblazoned with the etched crest of Rohan, a rayed golden Sun. Exact miniature version (over 4-inches tall) of the actual prop Weta made for The Lord of the Rings , made by the same artists and craftsmen who made the original. Made from metal, these shields have a pin on the back and can be worn as a badge or be displayed on the magnetised stand. Ages 14 and up.

Lord of the Rings Rivendell Statue $398.99 Home to Elrond, Rivendell was a sanctuary and meeting place for the forces of light and persisted in secrecy and security until the War of the Ring and the fall of Sauron, the enemy. There dwelt the Lady Arwen, and king in exile, Aragorn, came and went as he pleased. Bilbo Baggins called Rivendell home in his declining years, and often it hosted secret war councils and discussions among the leaders of the free peoples. The heirlooms of Middle-earth were gathered there in Elrond’s library: Narsil, the sword of Elendil that cut the Ring from the hand of Sauron, and Aiglos, the spear of Gil-galad, among others. The Rivendell environment from Weta is based on the miniature featured in The Lord of the Rings and built by the same artists and craftsmen that work on the movies. The combined efforts of 14 people have resulted in a stunningly detailed 18-inch wide Polystone environment that evokes the serenity and peace of the House of Elrond.

Secrets of Zbrush Experts: Tips, Techniques, and Insights for Users of All Abilities, 1st Edition $44.99 Step into the creative minds of some of today’s best ZBrush artists! ZBrush is the digital sculpting and painting program used for animation, film, video, and computer games that has revolutionized the 3D industry. The artists featured in this book use ZBrush to create 3D models for some of the most prestigious studios in the industry such as Disney, Weta Digital, Sony, Dreamworks, Blur and Digital Domain. SECRETS OF ZBRUSH EXPERTS: TIPS, TECHNIQUES, AND INSIGHTS FOR USERS OF ALL ABILITIES allows you the opportunity to look into the creative process of these remarkable artists. Each chapter details the professional background of an individual expert and includes techniques, insights, and resources followed by an image gallery highlighting some of the artist’s work, both personal and professional. The book features a companion website that includes image galleries, motion graphics, tutorials, favorite Internet links, and free content. This book and web resource will provide inspiration, insight, and practical advice for ZBrush artists of all abilities.

Kohler K-8817-0 Duostrainer Dry Sink Strainer with Single Cable Drain, White $240.1 Kohler K-8817-0 Duostrainer Dry Sink Strainer with Single Cable Drain, White The Duostrainer dry sink strainer single cable drain allows you to open the sink drain without getting your hands wetA simple rotation of the control dial activates the stopper underneath the sink basketsThe strainer features solid brass construction, 1-1/4″ x 4″ tailpieces and a removable basket with an open/close stopper that seals tightly Kohler K-8817-0 Duostrainer Dry Sink Strainer with Single Cable Drain, White Features: Remote control cable drain One complete strainer For sink installations with 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) or 4″ (10.2 cm) outlet Removable basket strainers Remote control cable to each drain 1-1/2 Inch connections Brass tailpieces Cast brass bodies One year limited Kohler warranty

Lord of the Rings Eowyn and the Nazgul Statue and Book $498.99 Behold: The toughest woman of the Rohirrim! The slayer of the dreaded Witch-king, Eowyn of the Rohan! Amazing detail and faux bronze finish! This incredible Lord of the Rings Eowyn and the Nazgul Statue is the second sculpture in Weta’s range of The Art of John Howe. The sculpture is based on John’s original artwork originally done for the 1991 Tolkien Calendar. This is a painting John has long wanted to see become a sculpture. Fair but fierce, Éowyn’s rage and terror is clear to see as she prepares to slay the fell-beast and its rider, the Lord of the Nazgûl. The original painting was stolen in 1997 from the Médiathèque of Sedan in France, along with “Gandalf the Grey” and “the Uruk-hai”. Like them, it was never recovered. This is a rare opportunity to own this iconic and dynamic piece! The Art of John Howe – Sculptures from Middle-earth is a series of sculptures from John’s iconic representations of Tolkien’s worlds, sculpted by Weta sculptors Daniel Cockersell, Brigitte Wuest and Eden Small under the creative guidance of John Howe and Richard Taylor. This statue is cast in polystone resin, a material that allows intricate detail. It’s the same material we cast most of our collectible statues and busts. The statue sits on a black marbled polystone base. The bases are cast using a process that creates a unique marbling effect for each individual piece. You will further receive a 22 page hard cover book written by John Howe, Richard Taylor and the sculptor, Daniel Cockersell. Buy yours today!

Lord of the Rings Fight to the Ford Fine Art Print $34.99 Arwen flees from the Nazgul to save Frodo’s life! Beautiful fine art print! Straight out of the Lord of the Rings movie, The Fellowship of the Ring ! Borne swiftly upon Asfaloth’s back, Arwen Undómiel rides for Rivendell, the home of her father Elrond and Frodo’s last hope in this beautiful Lord of the Rings Fight to the Ford Fine Art Print! Racing against time for the life that ebbs from the Ringbearer’s pierced and poisoned body with each hoof beat, the Elf maid makes for the Ford of the Bruinen with the Nine at her heels! Arwen’s pursuers are no ordinary riders robed in black, but the Nazgûl, the Ringwraiths, Sauron’s greatest servants, lead by the malevolent Witch-king whose jagged morgul knife drew the Hobbit’s blood, its tip breaking off to worm its enchanted way towards his heart. Only in Rivendell and by her father Elrond’s arts can his life be saved, if only she can reach the watchful water at the borders of his realm in time. One of the most menacing encounters with the Black Riders, the scene gets the adrenaline pumping in The Fellowship of the Ring . This beautiful piece of artwork was painted by Gus Hunter – long time Weta conceptual designer who started on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy alongside Jeremy Bennett and was an early adopter of the digital painting techniques that Weta uses today. The external dimensions of the print are 23 1/8-inches wide x 11 3/4-inches long and the printed area is 21-inches wide x 9-inches long. A lovely cinematic format. It’s printed on good quality 170 gsm satin paper and ships rolled up in a very sturdy poster tube. It will arrive in pristine condition, ready to be framed and hung, pride of place, in your home. Buy yours today!

Lord of the Rings Disturber of the Peace Fine Art Print $34.99 Incredibly detailed fine art print of The Lord of the Rings Hobbit Village, the Shire! Amazing amount of detail down to the last blade of grass! Gandalf walking up toward Bag End! “You have officially been declared a disturber of the peace.” The famous words, spoken by Frodo as Gandalf enters Hobbiton in his horse drawn cart at the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring , serve to alert the wizard to the modicum of suspicion by which he is regarded by Hobbits after earlier endeavors. A visiting wizard spells trouble and hobbits tend not to meddle in the affairs of wizards for fear of disruption and upheaval in their quiet little village in the Shire. The scene is pastoral in a way that only the Shire can offer. Sheep grazing, oak trees, green hills as far as the eye can see and the great wizard opening Bilbo’s gate in Bagshot Row. Painted by Ben Wootten, artist, illustrator and former concept designer at Weta Workshop on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Ben was one of the original Weta crew who produced much of The Lord of the Rings concept art you may have seen in art books and DVD features. Who better to capture this tranquil outlook from the hill and towards the lake? The external dimensions of the print are 23 1/8-unches wide x 11 3/4-inches long and the printed area is 21-inches wide x 9-inches long. A lovely cinematic format. It’s printed on good quality 170 gsm satin paper and ships rolled up in a very sturdy poster tube. It will arrive in pristine condition, ready to be framed and hung, pride of place, in your home. Buy yours today!

Jane & The Dragon: Las Reglas de Dragon (Spanish) $14.99 ¡Continúan las aventuras de Jane y su adorable Dragón!Te damos la bienvenida a Kippernium, un hermoso reino donde encontrarás a Jester, Pepper, Rake, Smithy y, por supuesto, Jane y su adorable amigo Dragón viviendo sus fantásticas aventuras. En situaciones buenas y malas, atemorizantes o simplemente cómicas, Jane, Dragón y sus compañeros permanecen juntos, demostrando cuán importante es la lealtad y el valor de la amistad perdurable.Presentado por la cadena NBC y visto por millones de espectadores—jóvenes y adultos—del mundo entero, Jane y el Dragón transforma los maravillosos cuentos de los libros infantiles más vendidos de Martin Baynton en un sorprendente mundo de animación tridimensional creada por Weta Workshop (El Señor de los anillos, King Kong) en su cautivador debut televisivo.

District 9 Arc Generator Prop Replica $98.99 Can you handle District 9? Authentic Arc Generator Prop Replica from the movie District 9. The fearsome gun comes battle worn, with all the scratches and markings you’d expect. Modeled on the actual props created for the film! Made of cast metal, it measures almost 10-inches long. Can you handle District 9? How about this authentic Arc Generator Prop Replica from the movie of the same name? Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. Wikus van der Merwe finds out the hard way that a measure of alien DNA makes powering up and firing one of these babies a real doddle! This exquisitely detailed reproduction of the gun used in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9 is designed by Dr. Grordbort’s designer Greg Broadmore and modeled on the actual props created by the artists and craftspeople at Weta Workshop. The fearsome weapon comes battle worn, with alien gunk oozing out of its couplings and all the scratches and markings you’d expect from tough action in District 9 and handling by Nigerian gunrunners. It measures almost 10-inches long, is made of cast metal, and sits on a display stand. Think you can handle it? Limited edition of 750 pieces. Ages 14 and up.

Waitstill Sharp $81.25 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Waitstill Hastings Sharp (19021984) was a Harvard College graduate and Unitarian minister. He was the son of naturalist author and professor Dallas Lore Sharp and Grace Hastings and a descendant of Thomas Hastings (colonist) who came from the East Anglia region of England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1634. With his wife Martha Sharp, he helped hundreds of Jews escape Nazi persecution in Czechoslovakia during World War II.In 2006, he and Martha were named by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations. They were the second and third Americans so honored (the first being Varian Fry).A documentary chronicling their heroic efforts is being produced by their grandson, Artemis A.W. Joukowsky, III, through the support and partnership of WETA, PBS, the Unitarian Universalist community, several well known foundations and many individuals. There is a trailer available on the films web site, http: //journeytofreedomfilm.com/ Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 114 Publication Date: 2010/08/09 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.27 inches

Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology $36.05 Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology showcases our rapidly increasing understanding of the biological foundations of behavior, engaging students immediately with easily accessible content. Bob Garrett uses colorful illustrations and thought-provoking facts while maintaining a “big-picture” approach that students will appreciate. Don’t be surprised when they reach their “eureka” moment and exclaim, “Now I understand what was going on with Uncle Edgar!”Praise for the Second Edition of Brain & Behavior:”Great book- excellent instructional design and graphics with practical applications.”-Robin Steed, MA, LOTR, Louisiana State University Health Science Center“My students liked the organization of Garrett. They thought it was easy to read and an appropriate resource for this course.” -Charles Long, University of Memphis “I have been searching for a book that would thoroughly treat all of the concepts in brain and behavior while also being easy enough for the student to read without becoming overwhelmed. I think that the Garrett text might be an answer to my problem.” -Natalie Ceballos, Texas State University

Rubieamp;apos;s Costume Co 10058 The Lord Of The Rings Gandalf Adult Size Standard OneSize $53.81 Portray a wise wizard from medieval times when you wear this Gandalf Costume for Men. This great looking and officially licensed costume idea includes a tall grey hat a fulllength wizard robe and a belt. The robe has a pouch and a grey fabric belt holds this wizard outfit for men in place. The Gandalf costume for men is available in one standard size that will fit most men comfortably. This is the perfect costume for your next theme party or costume ball and you won t find more unique Halloween costumes anywhere at a lower price on the internet or any retail store. Add even more to the allusion with a Deluxe White Wizard Wig and Beard Set. Be sure to check out all of the great costume ideas for men women and children of all ages and a vast array of accessories that will make your costume the very best ever. Features a hat robe shoulder pouch and belt. Lotr Lord of the Rings Gandalf the Grey TM WizardAdult Costume. This is a Brand New costume in original packaging. This is a great Halloween costume item. Size: One Size.

Yoga and Cortisol $100.37 Chronic stress is a problem of growing importance in industrialized nations as it is accompanied by several health problems. Yoga is a holistic concept which reduces perceived stress by distinct body postures, breathing techniques and meditation. As a reliable measure of the hypothalamicpituitaryadrenal axis activity the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) was utilised. It describes the cortisol rise in reaction to awakening which is supposed to prepare the organism for the upcoming day and is altered in different health conditions. The CAR, psychological health variables (BDIII, SCL90R, TICS, LOTR) and cognitive functions (StroopTest, d2Test, TrailMakingTest) were measured in a group of Yoga students and a group of control participants. The design of the study does not allow for causal interpretations but the results might reflect an acute effect of Yoga training on the CAR of the following morning possibly mediated by hippocampal activity. Furthermore Yoga seems to increase optimism and the impact of optimism on the CAR and to reduce anxiety and its negative impact on cognitive functioning due to relaxation and decreased fear of social evaluation. Author: Schcker, Theresa/ Dr Oliver T. Wolf, Prof Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/18 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.18 inches

Lord of the Rings Bag End Statue $2 Welcome home. Bag End, the inside-a-hill home of Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins. Straight out of the beloved Lord of the Rings novels and movies. Stunning statue measures almost 12-inches wide and weighs over 5 pounds! Straight out of the beloved Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien novels and Peter Jackson movies, comes Bag End, the inside-a-hill home of Bilbo Baggins and later Frodo Baggins, and the starting off point for both The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring. With absolutely stunning detail, this polystone-resin statue is crafted by the pros at Weta. It measures 11 4/5-inches wide x 7 1/10-inches deep x 5 9/10-inches tall and weighs 5 1/10 pounds! Welcome home to the Shire. Ages 13 and up. Nestled in the gently rolling green hills of the Shire is the village of Hobbiton, a sleepy assemblage of stone buildings and burrows, home to the diminutive Hobbits. Overlooking the village from the hill at the end of Bagshot Row is Bag End, the stately underground abode of Bilbo Baggins, an eccentric Hobbit widely acknowledged about town as having cracked some years ago, and his cousin and ward Frodo Baggins, who is certainly in the process of cracking. Consorting with Wizards, Dwarves, and other folk with dangerous ideas, the Bagginses maintain a museum of sorts in their home, the various rooms of Bag End being stuffed with treasures and trinkets accumulated over the years by Bilbo either on his adventures or as gifts from his peculiar company. But extraordinary as its occupants and contents might be, the abiding atmosphere of Bag End itself is one of lazy comfort, from the pretty but slightly overgrown gardens that hug its eaves to the welcoming clutter inside its labyrinthine chambers. Reclined across the hillside in the shade of an old oak tree whose roots twist through its halls, the home reflects the gentle good humor of its hosts and the universal Hobbit love of simple pleasures. There have been Bagginses living under the hill for as long as anyone can remember, and there always will be.

Dr. Grordbort’s Earth’s Elite Forces Silk Print $198.99 Incredible Dr. Grordbort’s fine art print! Beautiful golden-age style artwork! Join Earth’s Elite Forces in the battle against evil! This superbly powerful and iconic piece of art by Weta designer Greg Broadmore premiered in the book Dr. Grordbort’s VICTORY – Scientific Adventure Violence for Young Men and Literate Women in 2009 as a recruitment poster for the fight against extra wicked extra-terrestrials and is now available as a limited edition fine art silk print. According to the Lost Archives of Grordbort Industries, Earth’s Elite Forces (and in particular these British chaps) were the crème de la crème of fighting men, equipped with the best aether oscillating contraputronica known to man. Seen here with an 8-foot fighting automaton and armed with Pomson hand-artillery, they strike an imposing figure against a stylized backdrop of pretty colors and bloody battle. Fists-first into most skirmishes, the EEF are often credited with bravery and determination. This is but half the truth, however, as anyone whose scrotum has been introduced to the steel-capped size 13 of EEF Field Marshal Bastian Hoodlumley will attest. These soldiers are merely choosing the lesser of that evil and the one of certain demise. They are in other words highly motivated combatants. This print joins a host of strictly limited edition collectible rayguns (including one-off handpainted ones), Venusian insect specimens and two books, Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory and Dr. Grordbort’s VICTORY – Scientific Adventure Violence for Young Men and Literate Women . Earth’s Elite Forces has been reproduced, combining ancient Chinese silk printing methods with contemporary techniques and materials by one of Shanghai’s premier art galleries and Digital Graphics facilities. The result is a beautiful print in a limited edition 50 pieces, hand signed and numbered by artist and Dr Grordbort’s creator Greg Broadmore. We highly recommend framing this print – it will make a huge impact on any environment.

Dr. Grordbort’s Moon Maiden Mural Silk Print $198.99 Incredibly detailed Dr. Grordbort’s fine art print! The seductive and treacherous Moon Maiden! Beautiful golden age-style artwork! This exquisite artwork by Weta designer and artist Greg Broadmore is featured in Dr. Grordbort’s Exceptional Exhibition as a mural and is available as a limited edition fine art silk print measuring 26-inches tall and over 19-inches wide. Set in a future that never was – in Dr. Grordbort’s world – where men have hair on their chest and women are gorgeous, yet frequently deadly, often scantily clad and always rather sneaky. The Moon Maiden were discovered recently in the Grordbort Industries Archives, once thought to be lost for eternity, but re-discovered under a stack of quite explicit French postcards and a ploughman’s sandwich that had seen better days. These Luscious Latexed Lovelies were said to be the daughters of the Moon Spirit, Hipi Iti, and (like the old Hipi) were usually accompanied by lesser spotted Staffordshire Pit Sniffers, their quite blind and therefore rather entertaining and unpredictable killer pets. The Moon Maiden joins a host of strictly limited edition collectible rayguns (including one-off handpainted ones), Venusian insect specimens and two books, Dr. Grordbort’s Contrapulatronic Dingus Directory and Dr. Grordbort’s VICTORY – Scientific Adventure Violence for Young Men and Literate Women . This very collectible piece of art has been reproduced in a short run, combining ancient Chinese silk printing methods with contemporary techniques and materials by one of Shanghai’s premier art galleries and Digital Graphics facilities. The result is a beautiful print in a limited edition of 50 pieces , hand signed and numbered by artist and Dr. Grordbort’s creator Greg Broadmore. We highly recommend framing this print – it will make a huge impact on any environment. Buy yours today!

Computer Gallery PS3LOTRARAGQST Lord Of The Rings Aragorns Quest Ps3WARNER BROTHERS $35.43 In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn s Quest videogame players become the legendary hero Aragorn and relive his most daring battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The actionpacked sword bow and horseback adventures will be enhanced for players of all ages through highquality graphics and gameplay created especially for the PlayStation 3 system.Features:. Compatible with PlayStation Move. nbsp;. Extension of the LOTR Universe: Journey through Middleearth as Aragorn and live out the heroic adventures of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. nbsp;. Become the Legend: Become Aragorn and relive his greatest quests in this family and kidfriendly rendition of Tolkien s fabled Middleearth. nbsp;. Unique CoOp Play: Kids families and friends can work together as Aragorn and Gandalf to share in the experience at any time. Sophisticated and novice gamers can wield the power of Gandalf to inflict magical attacks upon the minions of Sauron with easy dropin dropout coop play. nbsp;. Intuitive MotionControl Gameplay: Take advantage of the Playstation Move for intuitive and immersive gameplay including swordplay archery spears and more. nbsp;. Attack on Horseback: Scatter the enemy and charge down the foes on horseback. While mounted use your sword and spear to defeat assailants. nbsp;. Battle Familiar Enemies: Players will encounter and battle fierce creatures from The Lord of the Rings trilogy such as Orcs Trolls and Ringwraiths. nbsp;. Unleash Special Character Skills: On the battlefield use Aragorn s Battle Cry to terrify enemies while strengthening the player and their troops. nbsp;. Gather Legendary Collectibles: Along the journey players will collect useful items such as Gold and Silver coins to purchase armour weapons and battle attack upgrades.Specifications: Note: Works in all Countries. The PS3 console is Region Free for Games . Platform: Playstation 3. Format: Region Free will work on NTSC or PAL conso

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