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Welsh hero
Gondor
Aug 20 2012, 7:41pm
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having a look on forbidden planet (The key)
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and found a thorin's key, keychain, to be released in November, so I'm guessing it's the one in the film
http://forbiddenplanet.com/?q=the+hobbit (Scroll down to the bottom row on the page.)
(The reason I was having a look was to make sure if an item I have has a certificate or not, The One Ring Costume Ring (cheapest repica I could get) but seems not)
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DanielLB
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Aug 20 2012, 7:46pm
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Thanks for posting this Welsh hero! I've been waiting ages for another picture of the key to appear online. Granted all I saw was the prototype, but I remember looking something like this!
Can anyone make out those runes?
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Pipe Dream
Gondor
Aug 20 2012, 9:41pm
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That doesn't look like it's up to par with dwarvish or Weta craftsmanship. The engraving looks like a kindergartner did it. It's not symmetrical. Just a thought.
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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DanielLB
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Aug 20 2012, 9:44pm
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I don't think it is made by WETA...and it is only £6.50! /
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DarkJackal
Rohan
Aug 20 2012, 9:47pm
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I'm looking at something related which tells me this is indeed the movie design. 
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Pipe Dream
Gondor
Aug 20 2012, 9:52pm
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I don't think Weta would have designed the key to look like that, it's too sloppy, i.e. my guess is it's not from the film.
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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DanielLB
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Aug 20 2012, 9:56pm
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Oooo ... do you the prototype picture DarkJackal? /
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DanielLB
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Aug 20 2012, 9:59pm
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It's only a very cheap replica keyring
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I'm almost certain that it is based on the film version, and it also matches the side of the 3D special edition glasses. See this thread.
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DarkJackal
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Aug 20 2012, 10:56pm
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I can't remember details from the prototype, but I'm pretty certain I know what the final design will look like.
Oh, that and Radagast....
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DanielLB
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Aug 20 2012, 10:58pm
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I'm pretty sure it's the same key too. It was a lot bigger, mind. This is only a small, cheap replica keyring. I'm sure the actual prop will be more impressive.
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painjoiker
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Aug 21 2012, 2:13am
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I just have to say something off-topic here
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I always feel like you're Tolkien when you post something due to your profile picture :P
It's a very nice feeling having Tolkien himself on these boards :P
Vocalist in the semi-progressive metal band Arctic Eclipse
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Ataahua
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Aug 21 2012, 3:19am
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removed the oversized image, but I added to your post some direction on where to find it on the page you have linked to.
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 b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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DanielLB
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Aug 21 2012, 7:29am
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I've always been tempted to change it, but I'm just too fond of it!
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DanielLB
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Aug 21 2012, 7:29am
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How long did you keep Radagast hidden from us ;-D /
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Pipe Dream
Gondor
Aug 21 2012, 7:29am
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Yes, cheap reproduction indeed.
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It's easier to see with a side-by-side comparison.
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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DarkJackal
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Aug 21 2012, 7:35am
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I like to see who's paying attention
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...but I only got it today.
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DanielLB
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Aug 21 2012, 7:37am
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Yes, that is a lot better, and a really nice design for a key. I wonder if they will bring out a better replica.
Great spot! I looked at his hand and thought he was playing with his beard! 
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DanielLB
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Aug 21 2012, 7:38am
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 What other goodies do you have for us!
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TheHutt
Gondor
Aug 21 2012, 7:52am
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The prototype was published in a German newspaper once.
Old prototype design
Althogh it looked a bit different back then: probably it got modified since.
Russian LotR/Hobbit Site: henneth-annun.ru
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DanielLB
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Aug 21 2012, 7:56am
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That's the picture I remember!
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Thanks for re-posting this! I'm surprised the picture is still on that website - TORn had to remove the thread I made on it!
Slight changes, but all in all, pretty much the same.
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Pipe Dream
Gondor
Aug 21 2012, 8:04am
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It looks the same to me, just not finished yet. The bits on the end are from where it has been CNC'd. I believe it's called a tit. (snicker)
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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TheHutt
Gondor
Aug 21 2012, 8:42am
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Thanks for re-posting this! I'm surprised the picture is still on that website - TORn had to remove the thread I made on it! Yeah, I remember because the origin was the German HDRF.de page, and they had to remove it first.
Russian LotR/Hobbit Site: henneth-annun.ru
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