Captain Grog

This is amazing, I would have never thought to use those pieces like that!

It's not like we can't just read the book (gasp! what are those things?) to find out what happens and who dies. And the trailers/ posters show what the set designs and costumes look like anyway, so what is Jackson really protecting?

I'm pretty sure I remember reading that Lego does not have the license to release battle packs/ CMF lines because another company has the action figure license (or something like that) so all mini figures have to come with some type of building set.

Huh, I didn't notice that in the movie. That's an interesting design choice since it really isn't the traditional dragon we see in the Howe/ Lee illustrations.

I remember Smaug being a standard "4 limb 2 wing" dragon. Could you post a picture or explain what you mean?

I've heard several people say that Lego might be hesitant to make a Balrog because parents might not like the "demonic" appearance. But would a Balrog really be any worse than this: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/PYROX-44001?fromListing=listing ?

I never collected them, but wasn't the HP line popular? If it was, Lego certainly missed out on many scenes and characters. So can't we use that as a comparison? I'm sure many people were disappointed when the HP line ended and my gut (sadly) tells me I'm probably going to be disappointed the LOTR line.

I personally don't have a problem with large molds. In fact, I might even say I'd prefer a large Smaug mold over a brick built. Just curious though, is it easier and or more cost effective for Lego to make a large mold or design and package a large brick built dragon? I remember when I first saw the new fantasy dragons I initially thought they were not very "Lego like" because they just seemed like a toy, but after a while I fell in love with them.

Love your cutaway technique!

Not sure how you feel about using unofficial Lego, but I've found this to be a good helmet for Rohan soldiers: http://www.brickforge.com/store/product.php?productid=16215&cat=252&page=1

Has there been any word or anyone have an idea of what will happen when the next movie/ Lego wave comes out this summer? Will Lego keep both waves on the shelves or retire this current wave? Obviously six months is a short time to keep a wave on the shelves, but I don't see them running both waves at the same time either.

Yep that did it. I don't know why my iPhone took me th AU site.

The prices are still wrong for me. I wonder if I would get charged those insane prices.

Has anyone else noticed the price increases on the Lego website? It seems like overnight many sets have increased as much as 50%! Does anyone know why this is? Helms deep for $199!!? Gandalf for $22? This seems excessive.

I found a guy on Craigslist in my town who is a Lego/ Transformer picker and I got a like mint in the box Carribean Clipper and Forrbidden Island for $100. I'll be buying a Bsb for $80 in a week or two. I'll probably never buy from eBay again!