I don't think it's just a VIP/non VIP thing because when I logged out I couldn't even find orthanc listed (though that may be my phone playing up).
And nothing about an orthanc poster was added to my basket :( Just Jor El and the splinter keyring. I haven't received my email confirmation/receipt yet though so hopefully I get it! Though at the end of the day, the real thing is enough for me!
Just ordered Orthanc from shop@home - it said that I am only preording it today, and it will ship by July 1st. I'm really hoping that they are only covering themselves and it will ship soon! It's times like this that make me wish we had a Lego store.
I think I'd get too frustrated with so many black pieces! But extending the build time really does sound tempting :) Still have a few weeks to decide, though I guess it comes down to whether or not the bags are numbered - the decision may be made for us...
Thanks, hopefully Melbourne will have them soon, if they don't already! I'm after legs for Arwen and a Shadowfax as well, it's too decent a little set to pass up :-)