http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/lotr/

...I went and saw this yesterday it's AMAZING! it's so cool you see everything from "Anduril" to how they made Treebeard and so many other things! They have the real costumes the actual actors wore (Cate Blanchett's "Galadriel" gown was amazing - covered with crystals which you don't see in the movie)

it's awesome!!

I love those movies.

I like them better thant the books (tedius reading)



But this exhibition thing sounds like overkill

AsianBoi777 said:

you would think it might be overkill, but it's not really - it's awesome to see! These were real props, costumes, swords etc that they used in the films so for a Tolkien/LOTR fanatic like me it was heaven lol

For any Sydneysiders or those of you able to get here and you're a Tolkien fan I'd highly recommend you go see it

It's at the Powerhouse Museum till the 31st March and it's DEFINATELY well worth seeing

Natisse said:

Wow That really looks cool. Do you know if they have any plans to bring this exhibition abroad ? (couldn't find it on the site).

Which one did you find the most awesome?

Amazing exhibition, I loved it.
I think one of the most incredible props was the dead Boromir in the boat. I've
never seen such a lifelike dummy before. It really did look like Sean Bean lying
there, to the point that you expected him to open his eyes at any minute!

AlfofMelmak said:

I wanna know too! This is way too cool!

BorisFishpaw said:

I know!! he's even cuter in "real life" too! (if the prop Sean Bean was anything to go by, anyway )

I thought the big Treebeard was awesome, too!

applekisses said:

I have no idea where the exhibition is going after it closes here at the end of March, sorry maybe email NewLine Cinema or go to thier website and they might have something? or www.lordoftherings.net ?

...I loved all of it!!! even the artwork on the walls and the banners above were awesome! (they were in the movie, too, did you know? I asked I'm such a LOTR dork) my absolute fave's tho were seeing "Anduril" Aragorn's sword and Arwen and Galadriel's gowns...they were absolutely magical

Sweeeet! I saw a similar exhibition for Star Wars a while back, and I'd love to see a LOTR one. In fact, I'm sure the LOTR one is even better, just because of the pure beauty of many of the costumes and sets.

Looks great hun

Ocean said:

it'll still be on when you're here if you're really interested in seeing it!

let me know if you are and I'm sure my arm could be twisted into going again

JediMaster said:

MrJoker said:

that would have been cool too!!!

Natisse said:

It was. They had a similar setup at

in Indy three years ago.

MrJoker said:

oh yeah? cool! Star Trek reminds me of sinister

Natisse said:

Star WARS does not equal Star TREK.

Don't worry, I won't hold it against you...after today, anyway.

MrJoker said:

I know...it was my mistake I saw it after I posted I mistakenly thought it said Star TREK

Natisse said:

If you both end up going and you don't mind an extra person, I'd be interested. I haven't seen it yet!

mrdespues said:

for sure! I'll ask her and let you know

Natisse said:

sweet.

Natisse said:

sounds great hun...um you know something else I have always wanted to do was the jet boat thing (they work out of Darling Harbour) do u think you would be up for it?

JediMaster said:

I saw that one! The Star Wars one was increadible to see with everything there.

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althom said:

that was cool wasn't it!

Ocean said:

yep I know exactly what you're talking about hon - I got my brother a ride for christmas a few years ago

to be completely honest hon it's a bit of money and I have to pay out to go to Orange next weekend to see my Nana...if it wasn't for that I'd say for sure, but now...

Natisse said:

That's ok love...next time

Ocean said:

cool...I'm sorry ...having said that there's no reason at all why you shouldn't enjoy it if you want to!

Ocean said:

looking forward to meeting you, Kylie. and seeing you again too, Natisse.


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