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A guide with an ambitious goal: ALL licensed products from The Lord of the Rings™, The Hobbit™, and Middle-earth™, gathered in one place.
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It is upon us - the season of gift giving has arrived! A moment when we reflect on friends, family, and even furry companions, considering how to extend a bit more affection toward them.
It usually begins like this...Someone mentions the holidays over dinner. And eventually, someone turns to you and asks, “What would you like this year?”
If you are like us, you try to be helpful. “I don't know, something from The Lord of the Rings?”
They smile. You smile. A successful conversation, apparently. Except you were thinking about a particular illustrated edition of The Hobbit, and they were thinking, “I’m fairly sure there’s a wizard involved.”
Now comes the follow-up. A few screenshots. Several links. An explanation about which edition you already own. Somewhere in the conversation, you find yourself explaining why two seemingly identical books deserve separate places on your shelf.
We understand. We have those shelves, too.
And with all of this in mind, we’ve taken on something we think is pretty novel. A guide with an ambitious goal: ALL licensed products from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Middle-earth, gathered in one place. (Psst, if you’re a licensee reading this and your products aren’t in here, hit us up!)
Announcing our Middle-earth Gift Guide! The general public and Fan Club members now have a way to make their own gift lists and share them with fellow members, friends, family, or anyone with the URL. Your loved ones don’t need to join the Club to view your shared list - just point them to your list.
Your choices. One link. Considerably less explaining. FTW!
Even in a quick conversation, all you have to say is 'Check out LOTR.com/gifts'
You see, when we started working on the Gift Guide, we knew there would be plenty to gather. From official publications to film collectibles, jewelry, clothing, artwork, games, and things for your home, the project gave us a lot to work through.
There still is. We’re working on the collection every day.
“ALL Middle-earth Collectibles in One Place. Finally!”
Part of the pleasure has been seeing the range of work from these publishers and makers. HarperCollins, Wētā Workshop, The Noble Collection, Badali Jewelry, Oscha, and many others each offer their own ways to enjoy Middle-earth. Books to read, games to play with friends (So. Many. Games.), pieces to wear, and collectibles requiring some thought about where the next shelf should go.
The guide gives you several places to start. Browse by budget, category, maker, character, or place. Do a quick keyword Search. Look for Hobbit gifts through Bilbo and Bag End, explore your favorite characters, or spend some time with a maker whose work catches your attention. Save your favorites as you go.
(I admit, I already made a few lists just for myself!)
We also hope members enjoy looking through each other’s shared lists. A friend’s choices might introduce you to a maker you’ve never encountered. Or you’ll learn something about someone you’ve been chatting with for months. An enthusiasm for miniatures. A fondness for maps. An unexpected amount of interest in Mordor home decor.
There’s a conversation worth having.
The Gift Guide is in public beta, and we welcome suggestions for officially licensed products we should include. Our ambition is to keep building a useful resource for fans, with your help.
For now, visit the LOTR.com Gift Guide, put your list together, and share the link with someone who’s been asking.
They’ll appreciate the help.
You’ll still may have to explain your... shelves. (heh)