Arwen TM with light up Evenstar and poisoned Frodo TM (oh goodness...) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Daisy Brambleburr · 06-16-2003, 02:16 PM

<A HREF="http://www.chez.com/elostirion/merchandise4.htm" TARGET=_blank>Asfaloth with galloping action! Ringwraith with sword slashing action!</A>Well guys, what do you think? Personally, I think 'oh no!' It kind of makes me laugh for some odd reason for Frodo to have a trademark.

Gorwingel · 06-16-2003, 02:21 PM

Well they have to make sure that another company does not make their own Frodo action figure. Imagine how many unoffical ones there would be if they did not have it trademarked.though it is kind of strange how commercial all of this has become.

Meela · 06-16-2003, 03:43 PM

Oh, I want that! That looks so cool!Just the other day I was thinking how much I would love an Aragorn action figure with a jumping action. It would come with an Amon Hen set, and what you do is place him on top and slam your hand down on a switch, causing Aragorn to leap down onto an Uruk, yelling "Elendil!". I know... my sad mind...

HCIsland · 06-16-2003, 05:00 PM

My wife has been picking up the action figures for the kids when she comes across them at a good price. Her latest was Legolas complete with skateboarding shield. Hey, it made me laugh.H.C.

Shy Hobbit · 06-16-2003, 06:52 PM

Well, it gave me a good laugh anyways Frodo's limbs and Arwen's hands are WAY out of proportion. They look trippy

Birdland · 06-16-2003, 07:54 PM

The Ringwraith's horse looks like it is preparing to take a dump. Brings a whole new meaning to "action figure", I guess.

Everdawn · 06-17-2003, 01:28 AM

You know how you can get those barbie doll horses that walk??? well there should be Arwen barbie that rides a actual walking asfaloth...

Luinalatawen · 06-17-2003, 01:44 AM

The red and black text quote of "A HALFLING HAS THE RING OF POWER! FIND HIM! BRING ME THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL" really cracked me up. It's just screaming to attract customers. I wonder what Tolkien would think of this?

Frodo 007 · 06-17-2003, 04:28 AM

kool!!! i sooooooo gotta get me one of them!!!

Morgul Queen · 06-17-2003, 04:29 AM

My auntie Liz won a LotR sweat shirt...an Arwen one...well, we all know that MQ hate movie Arwen, but Hey, Its LotR!!! Anyway it has really big on it ARWEN and then about half the size TM!!! you can see he TM about 5 metres away!!!

Daisy Brambleburr · 06-18-2003, 01:10 PM

A HALFLING HAS THE RING OF POWER! FIND HIM! BRING ME THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL" Yes, I did think that was funny. The main reason I found the action figures funny is because they make me think of Barbie. I don't mind a few action figures and such, but sometimes I think the commercialisation goes a bit over the top.And didn't Burger King use LotR somehow? What does everyone think about that?

Phervasaion · 06-18-2003, 02:22 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I would love an Aragorn action figure with a jumping action. It would come with an Amon Hen set, and what you do is place him on top and slam your hand down on a switch, causing Aragorn to leap down onto an Uruk, yelling "Elendil!". I know... my sad mind... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Looks like we both have sad minds Meela, a set like that would give me hours of fun!! Until i end up breaking the thing by pressing the button too hard or something.

Manwe Sulimo · 06-19-2003, 01:07 PM

...with Magical Elf Basin....Hehehe.Hehehehhehehehhe.*snort*

Everdawn · 06-20-2003, 02:23 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I wonder what Tolkien would think of this? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...Its called Russian Mafia my friend.

Roccotari Eldandil · 06-23-2003, 11:30 PM

Makes me want to ralph. (sorry to all who liked it). All this commercialism makes me kind of angry. Asfaloth looks like he just escaped from the Ringwraith Training Stables and Arwen looks a bit sick to her stomach. However, I too think that the Amon Hen Aragorn thing would be awesome, except I would break it by looking at it. I have a tendency to do that sort of thing.

Arwen Melian · 06-25-2003, 06:07 PM

I have the horse with Arwen and Frodo...but obviously I don't play with it. Whenever I have money to waste I buy these type of things and but tem on "display" in my room ( like my elven brooch and evenstar pendant).

peonydeepdelver · 06-27-2003, 09:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, the young Elven princess known as the She-Elf... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Okay, two things here. How is she known as the She-Elf, when she's only called that by the Nazgul? I always thought she was known as the Evenstar. And then it says she's a YOUNG elven princess! HA! That cracked me up when I read that! She's over two thousand years old! Someone didn't watch the movie, never mind read the books!

Finwe · 06-27-2003, 10:34 AM

All this commercialism of Tolkien's works really makes me sick! Why do they have to wring money out of just about everything?!?!Although, for that Aragorn on Amon Hen figurine, I'd be the first one in line! I can just imagine him yelling, "Elendil!"

06-16-2003, 02:16 PM	#1
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	Arwen TM with light up Evenstar and poisoned Frodo TM (oh goodness...) <A HREF="http://www.chez.com/elostirion/merchandise4.htm" TARGET=_blank>Asfaloth with galloping action! Ringwraith with sword slashing action!</A><P>Well guys, what do you think? <P>Personally, I think 'oh no!' It kind of makes me laugh for some odd reason for Frodo to have a trademark. __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

06-16-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Well they have to make sure that another company does not make their own Frodo action figure. Imagine how many unoffical ones there would be if they did not have it trademarked.<P>though it is kind of strange how commercial all of this has become. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

06-16-2003, 03:43 PM	#3
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Oh, I want that! That looks so cool!<P>Just the other day I was thinking how much I would love an Aragorn action figure with a jumping action. It would come with an Amon Hen set, and what you do is place him on top and slam your hand down on a switch, causing Aragorn to leap down onto an Uruk, yelling "Elendil!". I know... my sad mind... __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-16-2003, 05:00 PM	#4
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	My wife has been picking up the action figures for the kids when she comes across them at a good price. Her latest was Legolas complete with skateboarding shield. Hey, it made me laugh.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

06-16-2003, 06:52 PM	#5
Shy Hobbit Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 201	Well, it gave me a good laugh anyways Frodo's limbs and Arwen's hands are WAY out of proportion. They look trippy __________________ Make Middle-Earth a friendlier place, hug a balrog today! ~The Fellowship of the King~

06-16-2003, 07:54 PM	#6
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	The Ringwraith's horse looks like it is preparing to take a dump. Brings a whole new meaning to "action figure", I guess.

06-17-2003, 01:28 AM	#7
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	You know how you can get those barbie doll horses that walk??? well there should be Arwen barbie that rides a actual walking asfaloth... __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

06-17-2003, 01:44 AM	#8
Luinalatawen Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 122	The red and black text quote of "A HALFLING HAS THE RING OF POWER! FIND HIM! BRING ME THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL" really cracked me up. It's just screaming to attract customers. I wonder what Tolkien would think of this? __________________ My philosophy: A chapter of a Tolkien book a day keeps Sauron's hitmen away.

06-17-2003, 04:28 AM	#9
Frodo 007 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wellington, New Zealand (Middle-Earth Baby Yeah!!!) Posts: 85	kool!!! i sooooooo gotta get me one of them!!! __________________ Elen Sila Lúmenn' Omentielvo

06-17-2003, 04:29 AM	#10
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	My auntie Liz won a LotR sweat shirt...an Arwen one...well, we all know that MQ hate movie Arwen, but Hey, Its LotR!!!<BR>Anyway it has really big on it ARWEN and then about half the size TM!!! you can see he TM about 5 metres away!!! __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

06-18-2003, 01:10 PM	#11
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	A HALFLING HAS THE RING OF POWER! FIND HIM! BRING ME THE ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL" <BR>Yes, I did think that was funny. The main reason I found the action figures funny is because they make me think of Barbie. I don't mind a few action figures and such, but sometimes I think the commercialisation goes a bit over the top.<P>And didn't Burger King use LotR somehow? What does everyone think about that? __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

06-18-2003, 02:22 PM	#12
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I would love an Aragorn action figure with a jumping action. It would come with an Amon Hen set, and what you do is place him on top and slam your hand down on a switch, causing Aragorn to leap down onto an Uruk, yelling "Elendil!". I know... my sad mind...<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Looks like we both have sad minds Meela, a set like that would give me hours of fun!! Until i end up breaking the thing by pressing the button too hard or something. __________________ Phervasaion

06-19-2003, 01:07 PM	#13
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	...with Magical Elf Basin....<P>Hehehe.<P>Hehehehhehehehhe.<P>snort __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

06-20-2003, 02:23 AM	#14
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I wonder what Tolkien would think of this? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>...Its called Russian Mafia my friend. __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

06-23-2003, 11:30 PM	#15
Roccotari Eldandil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the stables of Lorien Posts: 79	Makes me want to ralph. (sorry to all who liked it). All this commercialism makes me kind of angry. Asfaloth looks like he just escaped from the Ringwraith Training Stables and Arwen looks a bit sick to her stomach. However, I too think that the Amon Hen Aragorn thing would be awesome, except I would break it by looking at it. I have a tendency to do that sort of thing. __________________ "Come, come!" he shouted, swinging his axe. "Since Gandalf's head is now sacred, let us find one that is right to cleave!" -Gimli, after hearing Galadriel's message to him in TTT

06-25-2003, 06:07 PM	#16
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	I have the horse with Arwen and Frodo...but obviously I don't play with it. Whenever I have money to waste I buy these type of things and but tem on "display" in my room ( like my elven brooch and evenstar pendant). __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?

06-27-2003, 09:47 AM	#17
peonydeepdelver Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alas, I hail from Massachusetts Posts: 256	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, the young Elven princess known as the She-Elf... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Okay, two things here. How is she known as the She-Elf, when she's only called that by the Nazgul? I always thought she was known as the Evenstar. And then it says she's a YOUNG elven princess! HA! That cracked me up when I read that! She's over two thousand years old! Someone didn't watch the movie, never mind read the books! __________________ "Nazgul, Nazgul! You speak of what is deep beyond the reach of your muddy dreams, Ugluk! Nazgul! Ah! All that they make out! One day you'll wish that you had not said that. Ape! You ought to know that they're the apple of the Great Eye." ~Grishnakh

06-27-2003, 10:34 AM	#18
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	All this commercialism of Tolkien's works really makes me sick! Why do they have to wring money out of just about everything?!?!<P>Although, for that Aragorn on Amon Hen figurine, I'd be the first one in line! I can just imagine him yelling, "Elendil!" __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.