Dec 31
On the heels of Torrentfreak’s most-pirated TV shows of 2013
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Dec 16
Have you watched The Desolation of Smaug over on the silver screen just yet? If you have not done so already, perhaps it would be good to go get a ticket this weekend and enjoy the movie, although some have said that it is three shows too long. We shall let you judge for yourself, and the entire movie viewing experience would be enhanced if you could bring in the $159.99 Hobbit Staff of Gandalf FX Replica with you. Can’t you hear Gandalf’s own booming voice, saying, “You shall not pass!”? As in, pass up the chance to own this staff, of course.
The Hobbit Staff of Gandalf FX Replica, as its name suggests, is a full size, authentic illuminating prop replica of Gandalf’s Staff, measuring 73” in height and tipping the scales at 6lbs. It will feature an On/Off switch to control the light, so you know right from the get go that this has absolutely nothing to do with magic at all. Do bear in mind that this is a full size, authentic illuminating prop replica that is also part of the officially licensed The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey collectible collection. It will run on a trio of AAA batteries in order to power its LED lighting.
[ Hobbit Staff of Gandalf FX Replica worth bringing to the cinema copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Nov 28
When you were a wee lad, what kind of toys did you have? Most of us who were not all that well off had to settle for some pieces of crayons and perhaps a few sheets of paper, while others had nothing but a cardboard box which could be turned into a spaceship, a pirate’s ship, or even a castle, and how about one of those Formula 1 race cars? In this day and age, imagination among kids seem to have died somewhat, as special effects has made watching movies a whole lot more passive. Lord of the Rings fans will find the $129.99 Hobbit Sting FX Sword something worth purchasing, where in the books (and movies), each time an orc is detected, Sting would start to glow to alert the wielder.
Well, with the Hobbit Sting FX Sword, you no longer need to pretend with a wooden sword that it glows when your neighbor’s kids are around, where all you need to do is twist the sword, and it will begin to glow. Of course, no Middle Earth magic is involved here, just a pair of good old AA batteries would get the job done. Don’t expect this to be a guaranteed way of detecting the presence of orcs, much less your boss!
[ Hobbit Sting FX Sword leaves less work for your imagination copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Nov 20
We’re go out on a limb here and say that the Venn diagram of Engadget fans and Tolkien fans looks something like this. So, we figure you’ll probably want to hear about a brand new Chrome experiment that brings various parts of Middle Earth to life, including the Trollshaw and Dol Guldur. It starts with a pretty simple interactive map, but from there you’re able to dive into several locations and learn about Hobbit lore through text, animations and audio. At the end of each lesson on Tolkien’s fantasy world, you’re challenged to complete a simple mini game that has you causing flowers to bloom or avoiding troll attacks. While the WebGL-powered games are pretty impressive, its the HTML5 audio and animations that are the real eye-candy here — doubly so since they work just as well on a phone or tablet as they do your desktop. As you swipe through slides in the story, camera angles change in coordination with your finger and characters dart across bridges. Honestly, even if you’re part of that tiny sliver in the diagram that can’t stand Tolkien, it’s worth checking out the latest Chrome Experiment, if only to remind yourself of the growing power of the web browser.
Source: Chromium Blog
Aug 22
Check out this frame by frame recreation of the Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug made in Lego stopmotion. According to its creator—the Brotherhood Workshop—it was a painstaking job. I believe it. Here’s the original trailer so you can compare.
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Aug 03
Hobbits don’t need much room, although they do like a little space in their home, which is why they usually build theirs in the sides of hills. However, today’s Hobbit is a busy creature. Always on the go, starring in this movie and that movie. That’s why this Hobbit hole camper is perfect for the modern hobbit on the go.
Samm1t’s amazing, scratch-built travel trailer would be perfect for today’s Hobbit and they could even live in it while they film their movies. They need a comfy place, since those movies are so very long after all.
The finished camper has ample hobbit sleeping quarters and even a pop-open kitchen on the back. And the AstroTurf roof not only looks great, it provides protection from the elements.
Check out the full build log and many more pics over on Imgur. Great job, Samm1t!
[via Reddit]
Nov 07
Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword
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Are you looking forward to the premier of The Hobbit (the first part of the movie, anyways) which will hit the silver screen at the end of this year? Well, if you have answered in the affirmative, then you would probably want to suit up as well when the movie arrives in your locality. After all, it makes the entire movie going experience a whole lot more fun, especially when you get into the mood of things. Everyone should know of Sting by now, where it will glow in blue whenever orcs are around.
Having said that, the $24.99 Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword from Thinkgeek will be able to help you get into the role, where it has a glowing blue feature as well as plays back battle sounds, measuring a Hobbit-ly 18-inches in length. This ancient elven sword has been passed on to Frodo Baggins from good ol’ Bilbo, and this is an officially licensed product for those who are wondering about its authenticity.
[ Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Nov 06
Many of us read The Hobbit when we were young. Maddie Chambers is no different. She first read the J.R.R. Tolkien classic when she was 10 and then The Lord of the Rings about a year later. Since then, she has read the LOTR trilogy over 20 times. So yes, she is a true fan.
Not only that, but she’s obviously young at heart. When her twin sons were 1 year-old, she took a college course about “the importance of play”, where at the end of the term, each student was required to submit a toy. She decided to make a little hill with a front door and call it Bag End, using her Warhammer scenery components. But it just wasn’t enough and she kept making it bigger and more detailed.
Eventually, it turned into a complete Bag End doll house that is wonderfully detailed. Even more impressive, everything is made by hand. I wish I could live there, but I’m just too big.
Check out more pictures and complete details on the build over at Madshobbithole’s Blog.
[via Geeks Are Sexy]
Nov 01
Hobbit airline safety video
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Are you looking forward to The Hobbit that is set to be shown (the first part of the movie, at least) at the end of this year? If you answered in the affirmative, then you might want to take a trip to New Zealand by flying Air New Zealand, as the airline has managed to cook up a creative method of having you pay attention to the airline safety video by lacing it with characters from Middle Earth. Released in conjunction with the upcoming The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie, the safety video does poke some bit of fun at the Hobbit lifestyle, without compromising on the safety information, of course.
The same folks over at Weta Workshop helped produce this video, which means just about everything has its fair share of authenticity. Heck, director Peter Jackson even managed to squeeze out some time from his busy schedule to make a cameo appearance. No idea on whether the visual distraction will help increase the message’s effectiveness, or will folks just concentrate on all that is Middle Earth without remembering to buckle one’s seat belt?
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Oct 30
When The Lord of the Rings trilogy ended, I cried. Not because it was such an awesome ending, but because I no longer had any movies to look forward to – until The Hobbit was announced, that is.
A lot of folks are excited for the movie, and it shows. Heck, some of them even went to great lengths to come up with this video featuring everyone’s four favorite hobbits (that’s Sam, Frodo, Merry, and Pippin) in a Halloween adventure of their own.
The coolest part? The entire gang’s made up of LEGO.
In the video, Merry and Pippin are their usual naughty selves when they decide to pull a prank on Sam and Frodo. They dress up as the creepy Nazgul and manage to scare their friends off – until they find themselves face to face with Aragorn.
The mischievous duo find themselves the victim of their own prank later on when a surprise guest joins them later towards the end. I leave it up to you to find out who that ‘guest’ is, which you can easily do so by checking out the video below:
Have a Happy Hobbit Halloween!
[via Geeks Are Sexy]
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