Still wondering what to get the Tolkien fan in your life for the holidays? Let TheOneRing.net help! Staffers deej, Earl, Elessar, Kelvarhin, and Sarumann have compiled a list of some of our favorites.
Note: All prices are in US dollars; actual price may differ from those listed here.
BOOKS
The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien; edited by Verlyn Flieger – Published here for the first time with the author’s drafts, notes, and lecture essays on its source work, the Kalevala, The Story of Kullervo is a foundation stone in the structure of Tolkien’s invented world. Retail price $25.00
Middle-earth Landscapes: Locations in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Film Trilogies by Ian Brodie – Photographer Ian Brodie has captured these locations in all their beauty and splendor. Featuring the most breathtaking photographs from his bestselling The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook, plus all-new imagery and contributions by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Andy Serkis, John Howe, and Alan Lee, this is a magnificent record of a historic era in film-making, and a peerless collection of landscape and location photography by a master of his craft. Retail price $40.00
Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien; edited by Christopher Tolkien – The tale of Beren and Lúthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Retail price $28.00 (Note: pre-order available now for estimated May 2017 delivery)
COLLECTIBLES
Lurtz at Amon Hen – Weta Workshop; Limited Edition of 1000 – Weta Workshop is proud to introduce Lurtz at Amon Hen to its high-quality 1:6 scale Middle-earth line; sculpted by Weta artist Sam Gao. Retail price $299.00
Skull Trophy Helm of the Orc Lieutenant – Weta Workshop; Limited Edition of 750 – Back by popular demand, Weta Workshop is proud to announce the return of its Helm series! Sculpted by Weta artists Daniel Cockersell and David Tremont. Retail price $79.99 (Note: Pre-order for estimated delivery March 2017)
The Lady Galadriel at Dol Guldur – Weta Workshop; Limited Edition of 750 – The Lady Galadriel at Dol Guldur is the latest in Weta Workshop’s high-quality 1:6 scale Middle-earth line. Sculpted by Weta artist Lindsey Crummett. Retail price $275.00 (Note: Pre-order for estimated delivery March 2017)
MEDIA
Middle-earth Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray/DVD Set; Warner Brothers – TOR.n has had a lot to say about this 30 disc box set featuring all six Middle-earth films in their extended edition forms plus a wooden shelf designed by Peter Jackson. Still, it’s a pretty nice collection. Retail price $499.99
JEWELRY
The Palantir Locket by Badali Jewelry – Retail price $99-$111 (varies depending on chain ordered)
The One Ring Earrings by Noble Collection – stainless steel. Retail price $39.00
Ringer Geek Tag by Badali Jewelry – Can be ordered as a necklace or keychain. Retail price $19.00
The One Ring by Jens Hansen – Get your own Precious from the same company that designed the ring seen in the films. Created exclusively by Jens Hansen for Weta; The One Ring is crafted to the exact shape, thickness and proportions of the original movie prop. Retail price varies.
MISCELLANEOUS
2017 Map of Middle-earth Calendar by Trends International – Retail price $14.99
Elf Earbuds – Listen to your favorite music in Elvish style with these cool earbuds! You’ll need to plug the link into Google Translate or another translation app since the website is Chinese. Retail price approx. $14.00
A Journey Through Middle-earth Miniature Stamp Set by New Zealand Post. Retail price $10.50
The Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy Coloring Book by Harper Collins – Retail price $15.99