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DarkJackal
Rohan
Jul 13 2012, 3:46am
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Thorin's backstory and the Oaken Shield
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The packaging for the 1:6 scale Thorin statue has some slightly interesting new text:
A proud and noble Dwarf of resolute character and stern bearing, Thorin was the grandson of Thror of the line of Durin and heir to the lost throne of Erebor. Alongside Moria, Erebor stood as the greatest of the realms of the Dwarves, a vast kingdom carved from the living rock of The Lonely Mountain, bustling with trade and bursting with wealth. Down upon Erebor the great dragon Smaug had fallen and the city and its people were engulfed by the inferno of his coming. Thorin and his kin were fortunate to escape with their lives, though they left everything else behind. Their treasure and pride was swept up by the dragon into a pile upon which he curled to sleep, deep inside the mountain.
Throughout the long, hard decades of his exile, Thorin's mind ever dwelled upon the thought of some day retaking the mountain and restoring his people to their erstwhile splendor. In time he would form a company of Dwarves, thirteen in number, and at the Wizard Gandalf's insistence, reluctantly employ the services of the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, setting out for The Lonely Mountain with dreams of gold and glory.
The Limited Edition statue from Weta will give Comic-con attendees (or anyone who wants to pay double for it on ebay) a chance to own Thorin complete with his shield, while the rest of us will just get Thorin sans shield. It amuses me that even with this hype, we still have a hard time seeing the shield!
It is concealed quite well under his coat (another angle here). The best view is on the life-size statue of Thorin, currently poised to pounce on anyone walking by the Weta booth in San Diego.
Another view:
From the back of the Weta statue box comes this bit of additional information:
In this exclusive edition, Thorin carries at his side the item that gave him his name. An oaken shield, crafted from an Oak tree that once saved his life.
I noticed a few details on the shield in these shots that I was not expecting, but which help answer my questions over some aspects of the design. In this early view of a prototype (sitting on the table in front Peter Jackson) the shield maintains an organic shape, with the exception of two "prongs"
which I could not figure out the reason for. While it still is not
very clear in the newest images, these seem to be metal blades jutting
out from one end, riveted to the wood. These nasty looking additions
could make this object a useful weapon in a pinch.
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Thorin's backstory and the Oaken Shield
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DarkJackal
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Jul 13 2012, 3:46am
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reluctantly?? spoilers, from book
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titanium_hobbit
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Jul 13 2012, 4:16am
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Unfinished Tales?
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DarkJackal
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Jul 13 2012, 5:41am
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Not necessarily from "The Quest for Erebor".
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Kangi Ska
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Jul 13 2012, 11:11am
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great stuff! mind if i steal for front page? attribution offered!
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Demosthenes
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Jul 13 2012, 4:18am
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DarkJackal offers up a lot of good stuff like this. //
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Magpie
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Jul 13 2012, 4:20am
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Well if I can't be there
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DarkJackal
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Jul 13 2012, 5:35am
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Steal whatever you like
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DarkJackal
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Jul 13 2012, 5:33am
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*Mods Up* DarkJackal! you're awesome :D
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Xanaseb
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Jul 13 2012, 8:21am
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Thanks DarkJackal!!
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DanielLB
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Jul 13 2012, 8:56am
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hmmm that is strange I suppose.. but I'd not think much of it hehe
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Xanaseb
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Jul 13 2012, 9:29am
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Aha!
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AlatarVinyamar
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Jul 13 2012, 9:32am
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"Carved out of the living rock/living stone"
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ShireHorse
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Jul 13 2012, 10:40am
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Aaaaah that is quite fascinating Shire Horse! I had no clue about the hardening of oak! cheers! :D //
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Xanaseb
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Jul 13 2012, 12:23pm
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Thanks ShireHorse!
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DanielLB
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Jul 13 2012, 12:52pm
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Wow DJ what would we do without you?
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artemy
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Jul 13 2012, 11:15am
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totally agree with you about the superstition thing... though I'm not sure where that is seen in Tolkien's works.. .. but I love the sound of it!//
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Xanaseb
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Jul 13 2012, 12:24pm
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Well Bilbo was added
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artemy
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Jul 13 2012, 1:01pm
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Another thing I never understood
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Earl
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Jul 13 2012, 1:21pm
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Because the company would still have numbered 13
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artemy
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Jul 13 2012, 1:29pm
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Left where? (I'm being dim today...) /
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DanielLB
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Jul 13 2012, 1:39pm
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I meant "left behind"
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Earl
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Jul 13 2012, 1:47pm
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Oooh I see!
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DanielLB
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Jul 13 2012, 1:51pm
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Was 13 an unlucky number in Middle Earth?
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imin
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Jul 13 2012, 1:55pm
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Only in The Hobbit (as far as I know)
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Earl
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Jul 13 2012, 1:58pm
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Ah ok
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imin
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Jul 13 2012, 2:04pm
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Erebor is a "vast kingdom".
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ShireHorse
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Jul 13 2012, 11:49am
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Just wonderful thanks!
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ByThorinsBeard
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Jul 13 2012, 12:24pm
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Love it is not enough
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Marionette
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Jul 13 2012, 2:45pm
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