New pictures of The Hobbit Legos!

They are so Adorable!!!

Can't wait to see more from Comic-Con!

I actually saw a few of the Lego sets for sale when I was walking through Target the other day. I can't remember which ones they were but I was hoping for one with more of the characters so I'd only have to buy one set. I do remember seeing the one with Shelob fighting Sam with a wrapped up, mummified Frodo nearby.

Aaah, that picture is so exciting! The Hobbit is the one story which I am wel-acquainted with (I still have to read the entire LotR...), so I was pretty excited. My memory is fuzzy on one or two things, so I will do a reread of The Hobbit this summer, but aaaah!! That picture!

Question: I see it says 3D, but will they have the movie in 2D, as well, for those who want to see it that way? (I recall seeing that there would be some different method as far as frames per second go... so, I am no expert in understanding these things, but will it still be possible to see it in 2D?)

That's my question too! That'd be a shame if you had to see it in 3D.

No you do not have to see it in 3D. Like most movies shot in 3D it is only an option.

I can't remember where I read it, but they gave a list of ways you can view
The Hobbit when it is released:

24 fps - 2D
24 fps - 3D
24 fps - IMAX 3D
48 fps - 2D
48 fps - 3D
48 fps - IMAX 3D

And not all theaters will be able to upgrade their cameras to handle the 48fps, so that may be a little harder to view.
Heres hoping that my local IMAX 3D upgrades their camera before December!

Hope that helps you guys out!

The Hobbit Toys!
Here is the Link:
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/07 ... y-line-up/

I recall seeing that there would be some different method as far as frames per second go

The technical details are way over my head, but Hobbit is being filmed at a higher rate of frames per second than the usual. The higher rate is supposedly closer to what the naked eye sees and will create a more fluid image on screen. Jackson talks about it in one of the production videos but off the top of my head I don't remember which one.

I hadn't seen that list before, 7chronicles. I wonder how many theaters will be able to handle the 48 fps. Most of the theaters I've been to still only have two or three screens that can handle 3D.

Hobbit Legos? *wonders if she could talk her siblings into buying her some for Christmas*

So I'm not the only non-3D-inclined person, Aslans Child!

Wow, thanks for that list, 7chronicles! That helps a whole ton. Ahh.. so I'll have to choose between 2D 24fps or 2D 48 fps.... and half the problem is that I don't know which one. Maybe I'll see it in both if I get to? Thanks so much, again!

The technical details are way over my head, but Hobbit is being filmed at a higher rate of frames per second than the usual. The higher rate is supposedly closer to what the naked eye sees and will create a more fluid image on screen. Jackson talks about it in one of the production videos but off the top of my head I don't remember which one

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation! I was wondering what the whole thing meant, but I just guessed it would be faster? Wow, that will be interesting... I hope we get to see some examples of it so we know what to choose from when viewing it the first time around.

Wow, they're making Hobbit Legos?! I knew about the LotR and was excited, because it's finally something (apart from the Kingdoms stuff and the modern town thingies ) that I can follow and get excited at Lego.
*sees the picture 7chronicles posted*
Those are awesome. I love the beard on one of the dwarfs!!

No you do not have to see it in 3D. Like most movies shot in 3D it is only an option.

O, that's good. Thanks.

Anyone see the buttons TORN is having at Comic Con!?!

They're for sale only at their booth for the low low price of one dolla' I want one...

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It's a long shot, but is anyone by chance going to be at Comic Con?
Sounds like it would be fun, but

a.) it's really far away!
&
b.) you'd probably have to camp out at the door to get in. I've already heard stories of people doing so previous years. And I mean, c'mon: PJ and Martin Freeman are going to be there! It's bound to be crazy.

BUT, stay tuned to TORN for coverage! (Thank the Lord)

http://www.theonering.net/live/comiccon/hobbit/

I haven't posted here in 'forever', but have been carefully following everyone's comments. So, only a few brief bits:

As for Armitage's statement that

Narnian_Archer, so glad you're reading The LotR! Let us know how you're faring when you can.

There better not be some silly romance in this film!!!

As for the new pictures, I do like Bilbo's housecoat. And The Hobbit journey scroll, wowowow!

Spoiler

*love the G rune on the door of Bag End
*climbing up that mountain in the bright moonlight ... ooooh!
*just before "Riddles in the Dark"-YES! (I think—I hope—that scene will be Bang-On!
*the Wargs look terrifying!
*BEORN AS A BEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Sting glows around huge spiders?! I guess that could make sense.
*the bridge and finally the barrels SQUEEEEE!!!!

7Chronicles, thanks for that list of how we can view the film. I'm partial to 2D, but would like to see it in 3D once, anyway.

There is so much more I could comment on, but this will have to suffice. One more thing, though—a personal bit: I gave my 85 year old Dad The Fellowship of the Ring for Father's Day, and he is enjoying it very much. He is a massive Charles Dickens fan, so I figure Tolkien's descriptions will hardly faze him. He read The Hobbit last year, and we've been wanting to give him The LotR for awhile now, but were waiting for the right time. Well, June 17th was it, and as of Monday, he was making his way south with the Company and the Ring from Rivendell. They're coming over on the 22nd again, and we will then present him with The Two Towers. I purchased the beautifully Alan Lee illustrated edition for him, which only adds to the appeal.

He keeps on getting mixed up who the hobbits are, though: the first time it was "what's Gildor: a hobbit?", then "is Tom Bombadil a hobbit?", then "is Bill Ferny a hobbit or man?". Granted, it's hard for me to go back to the first time I read the book, but I can see how all the names and characters kind of get muddled a bit until you've read it more than a few times.

Anyway, GO DAD, GO!!! (not-so-subtle Moot reference )

I actually saw a few of the Lego sets for sale when I was walking through Target the other day. I can't remember which ones they were but I was hoping for one with more of the characters so I'd only have to buy one set. I do remember seeing the one with Shelob fighting Sam with a wrapped up, mummified Frodo nearby.

Agh! My sister pointed them out to me, but I was majorly distracted so I didn't take the time to look at them. I hadn't realized that I'd forgotten to look until now. *frustrated headesk of epic proportions*

It's not likely since my family rarely goes to Target (we take a trip there about once a year to pick up stuff we need ) but I desperately wish I can go back to Target soon so I can check 'em out. I'd been majorly looking forward to the LotR Legos. It's so exciting that they're out now. I especially can't wait to see Samwise Gamgee. He's my favorite of the hobbits -- plus, I'm called Sam by one of my friends. I relate to him in many ways. Though, now that I think about it, the Aragorn and Legolas Legos will be amusing and awesome to see as well.

I'm with you re Samwise, Mountie—a brave, loyal, wonderful hobbit. And I can totally see how you would be a female version of dear Sam. Anyway, enough sentimentality for now. But, speaking of which, and this is a general question to y'all: what characterdo you relate to most in Tolkien's writings?

Speaking of LotR merchandise, we're having a awful lot of fun with our Pez Dispensers. Except, Frodo fell into Mount Doom last week (uh, the compost container) and we didn't realize it until he was really ... GONE (as in, the truck picked him up )! I guess I'll just have to try to think of him as having gone Into the West via the Grey Havens.

The Hobbit Trolls at Comic-Con!
I LOVE THEM!!!!!!

I wish I could gooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Speaking of trolls!
Me and my sister just got The Balin's Tomb LEGO set from my cousins today!
I have to get a bigger cabinet for our Lord of the Rings stuff!

Except, Frodo fell into Mount Doom last week (uh, the compost container) and we didn't realize it until he was really ... GONE (as in, the truck picked him up )! I guess I'll just have to try to think of him as having gone Into the West via the Grey Havens.

Oh, wow. That is so sad. And really hilariously worded.

That Hobbit banner is so gorgeous. It's so nice to see Beorn and the Wargs for the first time. Although... is it just me, or does the picture of Bilbo with the dwarves at the table seem a bit... fake looking?

So. Page 101. Does this mean we are not getting a new Tolkien thread after this one has hit page 100?

~Riella

The new edition of the Tolkien thread is coming sometime this week ... just wait and see.

I agree, Ithi, that the picture of Bilbo and the Dwarves looks a bit odd. Whereas the other images are so believable, that one somewhat pulled me out of the moment.

I don't know if this has been linked on here before or not, but shastastwin shared it this morning so I thought I'd pass it on.

Name the top characters from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings in 15 minutes.
http://www.sporcle.com/games/dancr131/l ... gs-top-101

I will give one hint to those that want it....

I did pretty good on it actually. 69/101. I would have had 70 if not for the spoiler above. The only character I was kicking myself on forgetting was