I was napping a good portion of the day. My sinuses are much better; I just feel kind of–wobbly, for lack of a better term. Sort of like a human version of the three-legged tuxedo cat, in fact.
It was fun catching up on all the comments tonight and discovering the latest Thorin merchandise via Aprilviolet’s blog. And yes, I succumbed.
OK, I know Thorin does not have his long locks here, but darn, he’s cute. And I love that he looks so fierce and yet–so cuddly all at once. Yes, Benny, my Christmas presents are being taken care of early . . .
Estimated shipping date is late October. Below is the link to the UK site carrying the items, which also include a plush Gandalf, Gollum, Bilbo and Goblin King.
Tomorrow this should arrive from www.amazon.com. Love that a certain alpha dwarf is on the front of this calendar:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423817915/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Wednesday, this guy, also from Amazon, is due to arrive. It’s not as handsome as the real thing, of course, but I like the details and you get TWO weapons. 😉
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0086489LE/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
*Remember, when you order anything through Amazon US or Amazon UK, use the portal at www.richardarmitagenet.com and a portion of your purchase will go to Richard Armitage‘s designated charities. It’s a way to give back as Richard has encouraged us to while shopping for things you need–and things you just simply WANT. 😉
I should also mention that collecting such items really isn’t terribly outside the sphere of normality for moi. After all, I had a whole collection of novelty bedroom slippers at one time–and one of my birthday gifts was an 11th Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver. Complete with lights and sounds. I happened to mention I’d like to have one while Hubby and I were watching BBCA one Saturday night and hey presto–I got one. The kitties love it. I give them–CAT scans. (Sorry, couldn’t resist).
I really am just a kid in a grown-up body, after all.
the armitage effect 
I’ve never been a collector of anything (unless you count shoes, which I don’t, because they’re a necessity. I just happen to like them and have lots of them. 😉 ) so I guess I could be forgiven for succumbing to the Hobbit merchandising at my time of life!
I’m now the proud owner of an RA autographed photo of Thorin, a Thorin mug, and a Hobbit annual, with two books and a calendar on the way. I’ve decided the only way I’m going to keep myself under control is to only buy things that have Richard as Thorin images, so that makes my credit card safe from the plush toy and the little action figures! *sigh* Plush Thorin is very cute though.
I hope that Richard’s Just Giving charities do well as a result of our shopping!
Glad to hear you are feeling better, Angie, if a little wobbly. *hugs*
Oh, yeah, shoes are a necessity!! My accessory weakness is handbags. And at one time, scarves. 😉
I have the annual, too, and neglected to mention there are three more books on the way from Amazon in November and December. I thought I would confine my post to my arrivals for this week and my latest purchase. 😉 Actually, I loved the plush Gandalf, too. I would love to hug Sir Ian anyway, I adore him, too! LOL And I love Thorin’s key necklace . . . *sigh* You really could go broke if you bought everything out there that is (and will be) offered . . . although I would really like a Thorin mug. You know, that’s practical, right?? 😉
You can always use a Thorin mug. At worst, you can put pens or flowers in it.
Exactly! And I do drink coffee, hot choccie and hot tea, so . . .
And hot water with local honey and lemon to beat back the sinus & sore throat crud. {nag, nag}
*nagging with Leigh* (sorry :))
Yes, Mother. 😉 (although you are clearly not old enough to be my mum)
Yes, I totally agree! I may give the plush toys/figurines a miss but a Thorin mug…That’s way too tempting! I’m definitely going to have one made! 🙂
I think I will eventually order one through the BeFunky site. Have one of my pieces of fanart put on there. As I am not making it for resale, just my own pleasure, I think that would work. 😉
It should, because after all, these are your pieces of art, regardless of the subject.
And as I said, I am not trying to make money, it’s just for my own use. Like fan fic–just to entertain and enjoy. 😀
Thorin will ruin me !!! Yesterday I pre-order the cute plush Thorin and today I’m going to order this Thorin mug !!!!!
http://www.toy-palace.com/product_info.php?info=p9596_Der-Hobbit—Tasse-Thorin.html&XTCsid=fmnpzrrg
That is a gorgeous mug!! Good choice, Miss Nadia. 😀
My hope is that Richard is somehow getting royalties on all these goodies.
Oh, me, too-Richard and Martin and Sir Ian and the rest.
Let’s hope so…
Arh- arh-arh. CAT scans! 🙂
I know. Terrible. But I couldn’t resist. LOL And the cats looks so cute when I am scanning them. “Mother has obviously lost her frickin’ mind. But she’s relatively harmless so let’s humor her.” 😉
I am certain that they simply consider it another form of adulation.
Very likely. They know they are little princesses. 😀