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Gollum Night Light: Precious Dreams

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Gollum is far from being cute and cuddly. Most kids I know don’t like him because he’s a shady character overall, but that’s probably because he wasn’t meant to be a cute or cuddly creature anyway.

That said, it’s probably clear that this Gollum night light wasn’t made or intended for kids to have, because it kind of defeats the purpose of having a night light in the first place.

Gollum Night Light

“Look son, there are no monsters under your bed. I’ll just leave this Gollum night light in your room so you can see for yourself…” Yeah, I’d like to imagine how that’d turn out for the son (and the father, when he eventually wakes up to howls and cries from his terrified child.)

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On the other hand, the Gollum night light would be awesome for fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise, as it’s made with intricate details and is hand-painted to boot.

It’s available from the Neatoshop for $17.96 (USD).

[via Geeks are Sexy]

Guy Saves His Precious from California Springs Fire

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By now everyone everywhere has heard of the Springs Fire that has been devastating southern California. It’s a serious problem that is costing people their lives and their homes, but at least one geeky story of bravery has come out of it.

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On the lighter side of this tragedy, one guy risked his life to save something very precious to him. A replica of Gollum. He did this as flames advanced towards his backyard. You have to really love your Tolkien to take a chance like that.

In all seriousness, if you find yourself in potential fire zone, you should probably get your collectibles sorted out ahead of time.

[via Nerd Approved]

Lonely Mountain Cola: If The Hobbits Made Their Own Soda…

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If hobbits had their own brand of soda, it would be best to call it Lonely Mountain Cola. For those of you unfamiliar with the story, that’s a reference to the mountain which holds the hobbits’ treasure that was stolen by the greedy and wicken dragon, Smaug.

Lonely Mountain Cola

I don’t know what Hobbit-made soda would taste like, though. All I know is that they’re smaller than your average soda cans and definitely better-looking in more ways than one.

These LOTR concept soda can designs were created by the people behind the Lonely Mountain Cola Co. Facebook page, which was created to “set up as a cross-realm/inter-dimensional/multiverse experience dedicated to supporting the Dwarves of Middle-earth in their quest of getting their home back.”

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Eye of Sauron Lollipops: Lick into My Eye!

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One does not simply walk into the candy store. Though if you did, I’d hope that you and your companions would grab a batch of these spectacular lollipops that look like the Eye of Sauron.

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They’re made by Etsy artist Designer Lollipop, and they’re made from isomalt, sugar, corn syrup. I’ve been told the black sugar on back is made from the souls of the dead- though they actually taste like delicious cherry.

Unfortunately, these lollies are already sold, but I’m sure you could whip up a spell to convince the candy maker to crank out another batch.

[via HiConsumption]

17 Lord of the Rings Pick Up Lines for Valentine’s Day

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If Valentine’s day is approaching and you still don’t have a date to spend your money on, you better stop playing video games like LOTR online (I’m kinda addicted), and pay more attention to your pickup skills.

How? Well, Lord of the Rings is loved by all… I think, so using ...
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‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Parody’: Lord of the Drunks

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Contrary to popular belief, Hillywood is not a group composed of hillbillies who have nothing better than to do than make parodies of Hollywood’s most popular films. They’re actually a group of fine, upstanding folks who have nothing better to do than make awesome parodies of Hollywood’s most popular films. See what I did there?

Hillywood ParodyThe Hobbit hits theaters in less than two weeks, so anticipation for the first movie in the trilogy is at an all-time high.

Before fans go rabid for having to wait so long, Hillywood kindly took it upon themselves to churn out this hilarious parody that has the multitude of dwarves in the movie partying and chugging down shots like there’s no tomorrow! The best part? Gandalf the Grey even joins in on the fun.

The most surprising part? There’s not a flagon of mead amongst them.

[via Buzz Patrol]

A Bedroom Like Bilbo’s, Straight From His Little House in the Shire

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We’ve got two more weeks before Bilbo Baggins’ epic adventure hits the big screen. Peter Jackson and the rest of his crew are currently working feverishly on post-production for The Hobbit, and it’s set to be completed just two days before the big opening. Talk about a close call.

I’m not going a grand adventure like Bilbo is, although I am making a huge move to a new place next year. So you can just imagine the geek in me scream out (while my boring, serious external stuff maintained a calm demeanor) when I spotted this cozy-looking get-up that looks like it came straight from the set of The Hobbit!

Bilbo's Bedroom

Granted, it’s made for regular-sized humans like you and me, but it’s right in keeping with the theme of Bilbo’s cozy little cottage in the Shire, don’t you think? The carvings on the wood, the iron accents, the finish of the wood–yup, I’m sure it’ll fit right in.

The Hobbit hits theaters on December 14th and from the looks of things, I think it’s pretty obvious that I’m a huge fan of the franchise and will probably camp out in the theater battle the crowds and heavy lines to catch its midnight screening. Oh, and if you’re interested in getting bedroom sets that’s agreeable to Bilbo’s tastes, then you can get them online for about three grand.

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Miniature Bag End Terrarium: The Hobbits Downsize

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Bilbo and Frodo are small enough as it is, but if they were even smaller they could live in this 10-inch-tall terrarium version of Bag End by FaceoftheEarth. This highly detailed, hand-sculpted house was made from reference shots from the movies. Adding even more realism is a living ecosystem of moss harvested from forests by its creator.
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If you care for it properly, you can keep your terrarium healthy and green and thriving for a long time. This is a good thing, because this miniature hovel will cost you $375(USD). Luckily the seller provides some care instructions with your purchase.

You could probably find or make some tiny hobbit figures to finish things off.

[via Neatorama via Nerd Approved]