Who collected LotR figures? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Peregrin Took · 06-25-2008, 06:28 PM

Who collected them from PJ's trilogy? I collected tons...if you did, did you save the boxes? I am looking to buy the box for one of my sets that I foolishly threw out...I know it's an odd request, but I like to have the boxes for storage if I ever need to, and I don't know why I threw this box out...

Thanks!

Lindale · 06-26-2008, 08:27 AM

Oh my, this may reduce me to tears... during sixth grade (when the first movie came out), I saved and saved to get a Frodo. All I could afford at the time--student on a meager allowance, see. I kept it for ages, until my first year in college, where I lived in a dorm... evil dormmates, to make it short, knew of my Tolkien obsession, and...

Sauron the White · 06-26-2008, 10:11 AM

Whcih size and manufacturer of figures are you referring to?
There are at least eight different styles from different manufacturers.

Mithalwen · 06-26-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Peregrin Took

Who collected them from PJ's trilogy? I collected tons...if you did, did you save the boxes? I am looking to buy the box for one of my sets that I foolishly threw out...I know it's an odd request, but I like to have the boxes for storage if I ever need to, and I don't know why I threw this box out...

Thanks!

I know Lalwende was a big collector - she might be worth a PM. Also these things still turn up in TK Maxx type places for peanuts - however all the packaging I recall was of the "need to destroy it to open it type" probably since the manufacturers are only too aware of the premium on toys in pristine condition for collectors, so I am not too hopeful.

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-26-2008, 02:17 PM

I collected all of the Kinder egg figurines. However, that kind of merchandise requires one not only to open the package but also to "destroy" the chocolate which surrounds the figurines.

Peregrin Took · 06-26-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauron the White

Whcih size and manufacturer of figures are you referring to?
There are at least eight different styles from different manufacturers.

I'm talking about the main Toy Biz line, in specific the Two Towers line. If anybody hears anything or knows of anything please let me know! Thanks!

Sauron the White · 06-26-2008, 04:45 PM

I have all the Toy BIz line. Also all of the Play Along Armies of Middle-earth line plus 600 extra Elves, orcs and defenders of Helms Deep. All the Applause line, most of the Lord of the Rings metal Collector Models line as well. I have about 2/3 of the figures from Sideshow Toy. And a bunch of other stuff like the circular Burger King stand with figures and stuff that I could not even identify where it came from.

If I can provide any information, I will be glad to help.

Knight of Gondor · 06-28-2008, 09:34 PM

I collected most of the 6-inch sets from ToyBiz, and yes, I kept most of the boxes, though most of them are slightly torn from being opened. I avoided some of the "double-dip" sets (the Three Hunters set for example, since I already had the figures individually).

What are you in search of?

***Thenamir*** · 07-03-2008, 09:30 AM

As the former proprietor of the Barrow Downs now-closed store, Barrow Treasures, I obtained scads and scads of the Toy-Biz action figures that I was unable to sell, and I have them safely packed away waiting for the day when they are hot-commodity collectors items. I don't have the entire sets, mind you, but I have most of the TT items. Let me know what you're looking for.

06-25-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
Peregrin Took Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Shire Posts: 38	Who collected LotR figures? Who collected them from PJ's trilogy? I collected tons...if you did, did you save the boxes? I am looking to buy the box for one of my sets that I foolishly threw out...I know it's an odd request, but I like to have the boxes for storage if I ever need to, and I don't know why I threw this box out... Thanks!

06-26-2008, 08:27 AM	#2
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Oh my, this may reduce me to tears... during sixth grade (when the first movie came out), I saved and saved to get a Frodo. All I could afford at the time--student on a meager allowance, see. I kept it for ages, until my first year in college, where I lived in a dorm... evil dormmates, to make it short, knew of my Tolkien obsession, and... __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

06-26-2008, 02:17 PM	#5
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I collected all of the Kinder egg figurines. However, that kind of merchandise requires one not only to open the package but also to "destroy" the chocolate which surrounds the figurines. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

06-28-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I collected most of the 6-inch sets from ToyBiz, and yes, I kept most of the boxes, though most of them are slightly torn from being opened. I avoided some of the "double-dip" sets (the Three Hunters set for example, since I already had the figures individually). What are you in search of? __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

07-03-2008, 09:30 AM	#9
*Thenamir* Spectre of Capitalism Join Date: May 2001 Location: Battling evil bureaucrats at Zeta Aquilae Posts: 987	As the former proprietor of the Barrow Downs now-closed store, Barrow Treasures, I obtained scads and scads of the Toy-Biz action figures that I was unable to sell, and I have them safely packed away waiting for the day when they are hot-commodity collectors items. I don't have the entire sets, mind you, but I have most of the TT items. Let me know what you're looking for. __________________ The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. ~~ Marcus Aurelius

06-26-2008, 10:11 AM	#3
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	Whcih size and manufacturer of figures are you referring to? There are at least eight different styles from different manufacturers.

06-26-2008, 04:45 PM	#7
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	I have all the Toy BIz line. Also all of the Play Along Armies of Middle-earth line plus 600 extra Elves, orcs and defenders of Helms Deep. All the Applause line, most of the Lord of the Rings metal Collector Models line as well. I have about 2/3 of the figures from Sideshow Toy. And a bunch of other stuff like the circular Burger King stand with figures and stuff that I could not even identify where it came from. If I can provide any information, I will be glad to help.