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Gift Ideas and Suggestions.



AshNazg
Grey Havens

Oct 9, 12:23pm


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Gift Ideas and Suggestions.
Greetings all!

The gifting season is almost upon us, and in honor of Annatar himself, I decided to get an early head start reaching out to the wonderful community for some inspiration!

So what are the most unique or memorable Tolkien-themed gifts you've ever given or received? Perhaps it's a beautiful piece of Elven script jewelry, a detailed map of Middle-earth, or a rare first edition book. Maybe you have a story to share, or something on your wishlist? All ideas are welcome - big or small, practical or whimsical.

If you know of any online stores or creators that specialise in Tolkien-themed gifts, or even items that have a Tolkien vibe. Let us know!

If anyone has experience with baking or crafting their own Tolkien-inspired gifts, feel free to share those tips as well!

I look forward to hearing suggestions and will post my own below.


Otaku-sempai
Immortal


Oct 9, 2:15pm


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Gifts!
From my wife:
- The Axe of Gimli (Noble Collection)
- Ranger Sword (not Strider's ranger sword, but based on it).
- The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien (Revised and Expanded Edtion)
- The Nature of Middle-earth
- Tales from the Perilous Realm

Wishlist:
- The Art of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim by Daniel Falconer
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Visual Companion by Chris Smith
- The 1:18 scale figures for The War of the Rohirrim coming from McFarlane Toys
“Hell hath no fury like that of the uninvolved.” - Tony Isabella


AshNazg
Grey Havens

Oct 9, 9:35pm


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Here are some things I've found...
The Bodleian Library has a shop with some exclusive Tolkien items.
I particularly like these Luthien Pendants: https://bodleianshop.co.uk/...lack-ceramic-pendant

Calendars are always a great idea, and Harper Collins publishes a new one each year: https://www.harpercollins.com/...r-2025-j-r-r-tolkien

Wetanz.com is a fun place to browse and is always updating with new movie merch, from fridge magnets to prop replicas. Most recently, these beautiful metal silhouettes: https://www.wetanz.com/...aihir-collaborations

Etsy, of course has a range of handmade items. I'll just share this wrapping paper as one example: https://www.etsy.com/...ng-paper-tag-lord-of

But you can also keep an eye out for unexpected finds, that look or feel Tolkien. Last year my sister got me this mug that is totally giving Hobbitcore: https://www.etsy.com/...mountains-design-mug

Unfortunately The Rings of Power is lacking any official merch. But the official soundtrack is available on this gorgeous vinyl: https://a.co/d/3FVBxWf

And if you're really aiming to impress, Woodsted Studios has a few prop replicas, including Morgoth's Crown and Feanor's hammer: https://www.woodstedstudios.com/...age/hammer-of-feanor


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AshNazg
Grey Havens

Oct 9, 9:52pm


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The weapons are really nice!
Very jealous, I really want a Herugrim replica, although I wouldn't know what to do with it or where to put it Laugh

I'm sure your own collection is also huge? People look at mine and must think I already own enough. I rarely get Tolkien gifts. Although I did get this gorgeous notebook one year: https://bodleianshop.co.uk/...raft-elves-journal-1. Heart

I'm surprised to see so much merch available for War of the Rohirrim! Are you not tempted to get the Warhammer set? https://youtu.be/...9GvWs?feature=shared even if you don't play the game they're incredibly fun to paint and collect.


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Otaku-sempai
Immortal


Oct 10, 1:31am


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Books!
In Reply To
Very jealous, I really want a Herugrim replica, although I wouldn't know what to do with it or where to put it Laugh

I'm sure your own collection is also huge? People look at mine and must think I already own enough. I rarely get Tolkien gifts. Although I did get this gorgeous notebook one year: https://bodleianshop.co.uk/...raft-elves-journal-1. Heart

I'm surprised to see so much merch available for War of the Rohirrim! Are you not tempted to get the Warhammer set? https://youtu.be/...9GvWs?feature=shared even if you don't play the game they're incredibly fun to paint and collect.

Most of my Tolkien/Middle-earth collectibles are books, though I have been getting the Tolkien and other calendars over the last through years.

I also have the full-cast audio dramas of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings produced by Mind's Eye as well as the audiobook of The Silmarillion read by Martin Shaw. And soundtracks (including the soundtrack to Ralph Baksi's LotR).
“Hell hath no fury like that of the uninvolved.” - Tony Isabella


Ataahua
Forum Admin / Moderator


Oct 11, 12:34am


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Funny you should raise this question.
Metalbird NZ has just announced a new collection of LOTR-themed metal artwork. The pieces are really good!

https://www.metalbird.co.nz/...ns/lord-of-the-rings

As for me, I've got the 'No visitors except on party business' sign, which I put up over the doorway to my bedroom. Angelic Laugh
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."

"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.

Fantasy novel - The Arcanist's Tattoo

My LOTR fan-fiction


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