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Anubis
Rivendell


Jan 10 2013, 8:06pm

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Thatīs it! mongolian hats!! thanks [In reply to] Can't Post

love how lotr designers draws inspiration from real cultures around the world, like the african-south american mixture for Harad or the chinese for Rhun, all exactly the same with their masks and their battle formations, like they are one man. It is actually quite the metaphor.....


malla
Bree


Jan 10 2013, 8:09pm

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#19 was awsome !!! [In reply to] Can't Post

.....Did you expect me to say it wasn't...lol

new stuff? not really...but just things that I love to see over and over again. Not in any particular order, just what is popping into my head right now.

a) When Gollum drops the ring.....it "crashes" to the stones with a LOUD rumble
b) I'm always amazed how Gandalf does not set his beard or hat on fire as he is lighting the pine cones. Guess that is what makes him a wizard, lol.
c) I love when Gollum gets ready for Bilbo's first riddle and he sets his hands & chin on the rocks...what a 'cute' face.
d) not that I actually like this, but an observation just the same...some folks complain that Sting glows blue but Orcrist and Glamdring don't. The do, but sometimes, especially outside in daylight it is hard to tell. You can see Orcrist glowing as Thorin raises it in the air when the orcs are attacking after Radacast and his rabbits have ridden off. It does not glow however when the goblin picks it up and unsheaths it. The goblin throws Orcrist down with no blue glow....is that Orcrist's way of saying that a goblin doesn't need to be warned of goblins around?? lol ??
e) I love the fact that you see Elrond carrying Hadhafang when he is in his amour. Nice to see the sword again. I know the sword is not in Tolkein's stories, but added to the stories by Peter. But good to see the sword again just the same. Obviously Elrond hasn't given it to Arwen yet. And Yeah, I love the sword...it is one replica that I broke down and purchased years ago. Although I'm embarrassed to admit that I still haven't found a proper place to display it.
f) I laugh when I see Radagast take a puff of Gandalf's Old Toby and when he 'let's go' the smoke comes out his nose AND ears. hee hee hee
g) kinda gross to see the dried up troll snot on Bilbo's jacket when they are leaving the cave, yuck.
h) I chuckle when Bilbo is telling Oin, at Bag End, to put the chair back and Oin points to his ear and says to Bilbo that he can not hear what he is saying.
i) And what are all those silly hand gestures that Bifur is doing during the burglar conversation at the dining table??? Gotta love him !!!
j) Oh...and like father, like son...Gloin having pony troubles at the beginning of their adventure. Just like his son had trouble with riding horses Tongue
k) I so love looking at all the wonderful things in Bag End. The maps,sketches and paintings hanging on the walls. I would LOVE to have his pantry. The thatched roof birdhouse outside near his walkway. The china and all their different patterns. The china cabinet and all the furniture are beautiful. I drool over all the wonderful woodwork throughout Bag End. The little wooden toy, sitting by a window of a man & butter churn. Grandkids would love to play with that..

l) not exactly my last, but I'll end for now with this. I absolutely love Bilbo's dressing gown. I heard Martin say that he kept it and wears it often. I don't blame him a bit for wanting to keep it. It is gorgeous! I am currently collecting various fabrics. I am a quilter and don't need another robe, but am going to make myself a quilt, inspired by his robe. Should have it done by next December...in time for the midnight showing of the next film. *sigh...can't wait

Tenna' ento lye omenta,
Malla


SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jan 10 2013, 8:34pm

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Elrond with Hadafang [In reply to] Can't Post

Yes I noticed that too! This must be before he gave it to Arwen.

I would like to have seen Arwen at Rivendell, though according to Elantari over at HoF, she was supposed to be in Lothlorien at the time.

Maybe she'll be there when Bilbo stops by on the return trip? Maybe he'll get there in time for a Gifting of Hadafang Ceremony. Wink

Aside: I have the Nobel Collection Hadafang... actually I gave it to my daughter -- seemed appropriate somehow. I won it from Best Buy during the ROTK TR; it was supposed to be Glamdring, but I'm not complaining. Smile


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SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jan 10 2013, 8:43pm

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Thanks gramma [In reply to] Can't Post

sorry about the confusion over the helmet... in my mind it is still an Uruk helm, but the timing is really off and I'm most likely mistaken. The sword on the wall looks just like Strider's though... except maybe in the pommel, which appeared to have grooves similar to Glamdring's. I'll have to watch the movie again I guess. Wink


grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 12:41am

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Oh my... [In reply to] Can't Post

the sacrifices you make for us! ;)


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 12:45am

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So True! [In reply to] Can't Post

Do you think it's because they're trapped in that mountain together so they refined their speech out of sheer boredom? ;) You never know!

Good One! THANKS!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 12:55am

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I wonder if [In reply to] Can't Post

(in the film) when Bilbo and Gandalf stop at the Troll's cave on their way home that they find all of the treasure gone except for that one chest that was buried. Gandalf would know it was there, but not Bilbo... unless Nori, Bofur, Dwalin or Gloin tell Bilbo about it.

THANKS!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 1:09am

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AH! Chronicles! [In reply to] Can't Post

I got the Chronicles, but I haven't had time to look through it. I'm definitely going to do that now :D

The Trolls do talk about mutton... griping about it like in the book, but none of them say "Roast Mutton". They even talk about chicken :D

Good catch on the Radagast/Gandalf drawing poison! I'll see what I can find :D

The eagles definitely pick up the Company not long after sunset, fly during sunrise, and deposit in full sun. I'm hoping it's summer and the night is very short ;) I think we're seeing artistic license with the flames more dramatic in the dark, enjoying a BEAUTIFUL sunrise in the Mountains with the eagles flying in slo-mo, and clearly being able to see the Company atop the Carrock in daylight when having them deposited in the dark with no light source to see them would be an issue ;)

Thank you for these!! GREAT!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 1:24am

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That is so cool!! [In reply to] Can't Post

My jaw dropped when I scanned through this last night and ran out to another viewing! I couldn't WAIT to get to that part so I could look... and there it was! It's GORGEOUS! Subtle, majestic, and fun! It's exactly what makes these films so much fun!

THANK YOU!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 1:26am

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It helps immensely!! :D [In reply to] Can't Post

I'll Defiinitely take a good look now that I know where :D THANKS!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 1:29am

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I know! I have to go through it again and again myself! I made a lot of booboos... but I couldn't take any more time to post it. I wanted to get it out there while The Hobbit is still at the theatres so I could get everyone's help ;)

:D


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 1:50am

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*hugs* I think entmaiden joined TORn [In reply to] Can't Post

the same week I did. Isn't it great that we're all still here? :D

OMG! This is why I needed HELP! *snigger*

Anwar is supposed to be armoire! And you're right... it's Nori toting those sausages! Check out why I needed help with these details. Lookit my notes!! I "scribble in the dark" and then think I'll be able to dissect what I did! *shakes head* But geez I'm having fun!


I'm going to go through these... and NOW I know what to look for with those dwarvish ladies. After what Aragorn said, I was looking for BEARDS... not beards ;) Bless you for these details... I'm so loving them!

It is like old times now. I'm so tickled to see you here and bearing such fantastic gifts!!

THANK YOU!


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Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea


Jan 11 2013, 2:05am

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Did anyone notice . . . [In reply to] Can't Post

that when the thrush is first hitting the stone with the snail that there is a snail further down that rock who pulls back into his shell. The snail has a yellow shell and a blotchy brown body?




grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:07am

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Bwahahaha!!! [In reply to] Can't Post

I LOVE THIS! I really watched for the buttons, too... and after reading that you saw the vest being buttoned wrong, I watched for it! I think you're right!! When he first catches up with the Company after escaping Gollum, it really looks like the vest is buttoned crooked! I know I laughed and thought of you when I saw it!

Let's watch for it again!!! I'm going on Saturday and Sunday!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:09am

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Buttons!! :D [In reply to] Can't Post

I love this! Will the buttons be the next Ripe Meat/Red Meat or Wings/No Wings controversy!?!?! Time will tell ;)

THANKS! *still giggling*


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:13am

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You're right about 248! [In reply to] Can't Post


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One thing regarding #248: I believe the necromancer is not the Witch-king of Angmar but rather Sauron taking shape again and growing in power; hence the Witch-king returning from the dead as Sauron's power grows and the nine men wearing his rings are summoned to him.



Again... I'm nasty wrong about not proofing these better; so I LOVE getting help with these snafus before putting in the site. Did you see what my notes look like from my viewings I put in Ro's post? Here it is again...


my notes

WHAT WAS I THINKING!?! ;)

I noticed the glowing issues, too. *sigh* They said they ran out of the blue glow when filming FotR. I think the supplier is a bit remiss again ;)

Thank you for your help!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:19am

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WOW! That was a big booboo! Thank you for catching that :)

I hadn't heard about the inspiration for the sword's appearance. I saw that little nub on the handle and wondered about it. That is so cool!

THANKS!


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grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:26am

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Awesome!! [In reply to] Can't Post

I love it that it's a claw or a tooth! That is FANTASTIC!! And great catch on the nose. Wow... that's an incredible catch! *high five*

THANKS!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:30am

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I totally agree :D [In reply to] Can't Post

Your description of the people of Dale and the helms are spot-on! A perfect description of both :) Thank you!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:47am

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*jaw drops* COOL! [In reply to] Can't Post


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After Gandalf rescues them and the company begin to throw their wepons to eachother, Nori is lying on his back holding the sheathed Orcrist and calls out "Thorin!" just in time for Thorin to take Orcrist from it's sheat and deflect the great goblins skull-club.



THAT IS AWESOME!! I heard Thorin's name called out right then, but totally missed Nori's move! I love it!! :D

I'll admit I've struggled with who was at Azanulbizar/the battle for Moria and have looked very hard. I'm not going to claim even 90% sure, but I've counted how many survivors there are and allowed for the very different look due to their age in that battle and being battle-worn. Dwalin looks different enough, that he was hard for me to pick out at first. So I do question myself at Bifur and watched to see if he received his injury in this battle; but that looks a lot like him in one of those final shots of the survivors in the background and to our right. Gloin I'm going by the colour of the beard and stature. Again, not 100% sure. I can't WAIT to get my hands on the pause button of my remote!

GREAT catch on the Bofur/Nori step! It happens so fast!

AND you're right about the typos. It's probably more the poor transcribing of my notes!

I really wanted to post this list while the film is still out specifically because I know I needed help with this. I appreciate your help so much! I'm going to run and make some fixes right now!

THANKS!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:51am

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Good point on the map [In reply to] Can't Post

and good logic on why it might be there. I'm gonna watch for that!

And I love the elements of the dwarves' hoods in the clothes! AWESOME!

Thanks so much!!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:56am

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I checked again [In reply to] Can't Post

And I reeeeeeally think it's a pastry *wrings hands*

I actually thought it was an apple the first time I saw it; but it looks more like a tasty pastry to me now.

You know what? I'm going to have a DOOZIE of a poll for the Pollantir when we're done with this round of observations. I'd love to see what happens when we vote on these questionsables ;)

THANKS!


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 2:59am

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Check! Danka Muchly!! :D // [In reply to] Can't Post

 


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 3:09am

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awww... thanks :) [In reply to] Can't Post

I've been 18 times now and have 2 tickets for this weekend. Once it leaves my theatre, I won't be able to see it again... so I'm getting there as many times as I can!! :)


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Immortal


Jan 11 2013, 3:10am

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Good point! [In reply to] Can't Post

I'll definitely do that!

THANK YOU! :D


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