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Post by Michael O'Brien on Jun 16, 2010 15:50:22 GMT
"Regarding the suggestion for the troll and Celebrimbor, I think this would need some modification, both to accomodate the licence condition that The depictions should not be too violent and also for practical casting reasons.
I would suggest therefore that the troll holds up the body either
contemptuously in one hand or triumphantly in both. Its a great suggestion though!
I have included the mounted Rohir warrior but without the enemy footsoldier. It would make an interesting figure and could be used with other existing figures. The same goes for Bandobras Took.
I have not included the Sagathic horse archer as this has already been made and is awaiting production at some stage.
Zalg cannot really have a mount, partly because of the restriction to 2 figures but mainly because a creature that was capable of carrying such a large orc would have to be unrealistically large itself.
Finally, as most of you already know, we are all under the ban of the Valar (Tolkien Enterprises) as far as treading on the soil of Aman is concerned, so Melkor and Ungoliant are not permitted."
By Chris Tubb.
This month is one of the most active we have seen for ages. Even after Chris has disallowed a few of the ideas, which he kindly explained above, you have 17 ideas to choose from.
As is the normal course of voting you get ONE vote and will ONLY see the current state of the vote AFTER you have submitted yours.
Please vote for your favourite idea, but that does NOT have to be the idea you originally suggested.
Vote ends on the 22nd.
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Post by cfisher on Jun 16, 2010 16:37:20 GMT
I like the Wolfrider
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Post by barliman on Jun 16, 2010 17:33:57 GMT
Can I have six votes, please? - there are at least that many suggestions that I'd be delighted to see made, and about as many more that wouldn't disappoint me. For now, however, since I can only vote once I'll stick with my own suggestion, and wait to see how things pan out in round two.
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Post by Thingol on Jun 16, 2010 19:17:03 GMT
.... only 6..... ! Master Barliman !?!?!?!
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Post by bombadil1963 on Jun 16, 2010 21:05:00 GMT
Although I love the idea of the Rohirrim children I casted my vote for Folca and the boar. And, yes Thingol and Barli, one must have more than one vote this month!
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Post by garrett on Jun 16, 2010 21:50:56 GMT
I will support an idea that has been suggested many times since 2005, the wolfrider!
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Post by Turambar on Jun 17, 2010 11:00:29 GMT
For the reason Michael cancelled my suggestion of the Easterling archer (though I did not really agree that he really exists . . . ) I vote for Estel´s suggestion, to give an Easterling a chance !!!!!!
I would like to say again, that these Rohan children are a really fantastic suggestion, as for Grond´s as well. Sorry Mark, I really vote for your next one . . . lol.
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Post by Theobald on Jun 17, 2010 14:02:04 GMT
It wasn't Michael who cancelled that archer, Rita.de. - So, he does exist.
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Post by ferisam on Jun 17, 2010 18:11:44 GMT
wow great suggestions.... my favorites: zalg, the wight and the troll ,.... not necessarily in that order.. dont wanna give anything away, since it is a hidden vote  . |
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Post by ungoliant on Jun 18, 2010 2:18:44 GMT
For the reason Michael cancelled my suggestion of the Easterling archer (though I did not really agree that he really exists . . . ) I vote for Estel´s suggestion, to give an Easterling a chance !!!!!! I would like to say again, that these Rohan children are a really fantastic suggestion, as for Grond´s as well. Sorry Mark, I really vote for your next one . . . lol. I wasn't really planning to make any suggestion this month, due to the number of great ideas being submitted. I truly like the Zalg idea, the troll standard, and all the orc suggestions. Like gilgaladtolkien, I too lean toward the darker side of Middle Earth. On the other hand... While there is certainly no shortage of Rohirrim, a huge boar would present many possibilities: 1. The boar could be used in a grand hunting scene, along with hunters on horseback and packs of dogs. 2. The boar could have a rider (not that any purist would dare place an orc on his back).  How about Folca hanging on for dear life, while stabbing the beast repeatedly with his dagger? 3. Radagast might find the boar a useful companion. Few would bother the brown wizard with a 600 pound attack pig at his side! I see Radagast now, communing with nature, while the boar of Everholt stands nearby, huffing and puffing like a shadowy steam locomotive. "Have another mushroom my friend!", Radagast says. Anyway, just thought I'd put some other possibilities out there. I appreciate your past support and kind words Christoph!  |
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Post by hsf62 on Jun 18, 2010 13:54:11 GMT
LOL, that is a nose to nose race to the next round.
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Post by twrich on Jun 21, 2010 2:59:05 GMT
WOW! 17 choices; this was a great month for suggestions, and I'm sure many of these will find their way to Chris's bench.
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Post by estel on Jun 21, 2010 12:11:12 GMT
Dear members of the fellowship,
just 2 or 3 votes needed so give a start and vote for a king!!
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Post by Gerold on Jun 21, 2010 12:23:00 GMT
What a competition ! I wonder what the members of the fellowship have eaten this month... Bilbo giving Sting and the Mithril coat to Frodo would be my favorite, but of course I supported my own idea and voted for the Rohan children. Glad some people like this idea and even one other member voted for it ! Thanks !
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Post by Axel on Jun 21, 2010 16:55:57 GMT
Currently they have to decide wether there will be 2 or 7 suggestions for the second round :-)
Its CLOSE, so if you have not voted, take your pick and go. Chances that it will make the difference for reaching the second round are good.
While we are at 7, this is also the number of votes I would have loved to give this time. Having only one vote hurts.
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Post by twrich on Jun 22, 2010 4:26:19 GMT
Even though I suggested Dunhere, like many others have before, I've decided to support "Gollum biting off Frodo's finger" to seize the ring! I think this is the pivotal moment in the Trilogy, and suggested it a couple times years ago (including Sam with the three on a ledge over the fires of Mt Doom) when we could suggest vignettes.
I hope this makes it to the second round!
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Post by ddaines on Jun 22, 2010 12:40:47 GMT
Phew, just back from holiday this morning and in time to vote for my Troll and Celebrimbor suggestion, albeit a revised description, but fair comment as it was a potential no-go due to the nature of the scene. Have to say that there a lot of good ideas up this month |
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Post by twrich on Jun 23, 2010 3:20:10 GMT
Now a figure with 5 votes and 3 with 4. Where are all the votes?
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How about Folca hanging on for dear life, while stabbing the beast repeatedly with his dagger?
