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Ardamírë
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Jul 17 2011, 6:34pm
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Cate is breathtaking. And I would add that Liv Tyler possesses the same sort of beauty.
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dernwyn
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Jul 17 2011, 6:35pm
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They are the Angerthas Daeron, developed from the Certhas Daeron; Daeron was the minstrel and chief loremaster of Thingol. The Dwarves used a variation for their own Angerthas Moria. The big clue in these runes: the one which looks like a "K" was used by the Elves for "R", whereas the Dwarves used it for "J".
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire" "It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?" -Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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sharpened_graphite
Rivendell
Jul 17 2011, 6:39pm
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Not quite the way I've imagined Thorin...
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But I must say that I'm very impressed. The intensity and ferocity of the gaze are striking, and despite the short beard there is still something very much quintessentially dwarvish about him. There's also a sense of haggardness, with the sunken eyes and the bristly moustache that's quite appropriate. I do wish he had a longer beard and more grey in his hair, but all in all consider me sold. Oh, and Orcrist is very cool.
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redgiraffe
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 6:41pm
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Anyone notice the scabbard on his back?
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I was thinking it would be since Orcrist is soooo huge for him. Looks like I was right! And Armitage looks perfect!
-Sir are you classified as human -Negative, I am a meat-popsicle
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Pipe Dream
Gondor
Jul 17 2011, 6:41pm
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What happened? I was only gone for a few hours picking blueberries. I like him. Thorin looks pretty cool to me. It's about time for a TORn exclusive!
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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Gandalf'sMother
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 6:44pm
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Is an attractive look to many women, I believe. A bit of roughness and untidiness is not always to be frowned upon. Unless, of course, we are catering to the teenaged set...
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xy
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 6:46pm
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Looking a bit younger than I imagined but they definitely got the pride & determination look right. The best of the lot, next to Balin and Gloin ! Others are nice, minus the missing beard on one or two Dwarves. And I predict Kili will be the "Legolas" of LOTR - the heart throb actor.
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Snulle
Bree
Jul 17 2011, 6:47pm
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I actually thought it was the edge of a shield first but of course it is the scabbard! Once again Orcrist is one of the finest swords I've ever seen in any movies including the Atlantean sword of Conan which I hold as one of the best sword designs ever made.
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Phibbus
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 6:50pm
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Hehe... They got the mode right . I still wonder if the inscription shouldn't be in Tengwar, though, since Tolkien tells us the early Cirth were primarily Sindarin, and that they were adapted for non-Sindarin sounds by the Noldor of Eregion. Seems to me the Tengwar would have been more used by Turgon and the isolationists in Gondolin, even for inscriptions. Geek button to off, now.
Man is but an ass if he go about to expound this dream.
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lindorian
The Shire
Jul 17 2011, 6:51pm
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They don't look like his own teeth. So we've got fake nose, forehead, brows, teeth.. The only thing that says Armitage are the piercing eyes.
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ByThorinsBeard
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 6:58pm
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I look forward to being here, university and job notwithstanding. And I look forward to reading so many more of the great posts here. May contribute a few too. My thanks for the welcome and again, congratulations on THE reveal. > re: Thorin's teeth > the glint of the Arkenstone perhaps?
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Ravenry
The Shire
Jul 17 2011, 7:07pm
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Suspect they are. he had the whole lot veneered sometime in 2006. Just before he did The Impressionists. before that he had classic grew up in the 1970's British teeth. Yes I know I'm anal knowing that.
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redgiraffe
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 7:08pm
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I'm pretty sure those are HIS teeth
-Sir are you classified as human -Negative, I am a meat-popsicle
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Kyriel
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Jul 17 2011, 7:11pm
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Surely you're not implying that I'm a teenager? ;-P
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I just like my men...pretty.
Those left standing will make millions writing books on the way it should have been. --Incubus
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Phibbus
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 7:11pm
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So you're telling us he had already saved them the trouble of creating prosthetic teeth. I wonder if this was a pro in favor of his ultimate casting... budget considerations and all that
Man is but an ass if he go about to expound this dream.
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Ermanatar
The Shire
Jul 17 2011, 7:17pm
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I think I just crapped my pants... This has to be the best representation of a Thorin Oakenshield I have ever seen. GREAT JOB, PETER JACKSON!!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!
Play Lord of the Rings Online!!! Find me, Ithronatar, on the Silverlode server!!!
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Rosebud
The Shire
Jul 17 2011, 7:24pm
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Like Fili and Kili, he looks just like a human in terms of proportions. Would have preferred a stockier build and a proper beard. Also, Thorin is supposed to be 17 years older than Balin, which is hard to believe from these photos.
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Marillë by the Sea
Rivendell
Jul 17 2011, 7:29pm
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Love the Padawan braid, but I don't care for the goatee. Apparently the nobility doesn't care for beards, young or old… I'd have preferred a full, if short, beard to the goatee, but it looks good on Armitage and is at least consistent for the family group. If you look closely his beard goes all the way around his jaw. But yes, it is a bit short.
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fifa15m
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Jul 17 2011, 7:30pm
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Can we discuss the hobbit without these types of comments...
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thanks
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Ruijor
Rohan
Jul 17 2011, 7:31pm
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I´m quite surprised in a positive way...
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Althought he looks a little too young and human I no longer see Richard Armitage´s face in there, at least no in this picture. The sword has wonderful design. Congratulations to TORn for this exclusive!
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Faenoriel
Tol Eressea
Jul 17 2011, 7:33pm
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Yes, I've heard people say she isn't pretty enough
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As for me, I think Cate is *gorgeous*. She is as beautiful as a human female can be asked to be. However, she isn't as pretty as Galadriel is in my imagination. No woman is. Because the Eldarin beauty is unreacheable to us. Just like Lúthien can't be played by any mortal woman. Her overwhelming beauty must forever remain in the realm of our imagination.
Plus, I think we should have buried Tolkien in a larger coffin, he probably cant turn very well in his. -Rossmonster
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Altaira
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Jul 17 2011, 7:35pm
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As long as comments are within the Terms of Service guidelines, anyone's comments are welcome here. I believe the comment was meant as a bit of light humor and wasn't meant to offend. Terms of Service (on the Welcome board)
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Daisy Gold
The Shire
Jul 17 2011, 7:37pm
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Thorin looks amazing. Though he is younger than what I have always thought in my head he has the necessary characteristics. He is fierce, charismatic and kingly. I can’t wait to see him in action.
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Spencissimus
Lorien
Jul 17 2011, 7:38pm
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Does discussing the Hobbit mean I have to forgoe a sense of humour? Jeez!
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