#LORD OF THE RINGS MYSTERY BOX UPDATE#
#LORD OF THE RINGS MYSTERY BOX TV#

When the show is done and we know who Sauron is or isn't, I'm still going to be able to go back and enjoy these scenes as compelling character moments.īecause it's all part of the journey we're taking, and the story that is unfolding.

It's to allow us to spend time with these people, get to know them, and watch as they grow and develop over the course of the season. The reason it's not a mystery box is that the point of these scenes with Galadriel and Halbrand or Nori and the Stranger isn't to drop hints, clues and Easter Eggs. And yes, I know what that term means, I've seen that TED talk. But it's not a 'mystery box'-it's a story that isn't finished yet. The point was to tell a story, not to expand The Lore. But getting the answers wasn't the point. If the chapters had been released serially, people would be demanding to know what the 'all that is gold does not glitter' poem meant. If the Lord of the Rings novels came out today, people would be online complaining that it was Bad Writing that we never got a detailed explanation of who or what Tom Bombadil was. Not a wiki, and not a vehicle for the vindication of one fan theory over another. Most importantly, no one was complaining about 'mystery boxes.' We just sat back and let the story unfold.īecause that's what it was-a story. What I want to know is, of all the stories you told me, which ones were true and which ones weren't? BASHIR: You gave me answers, all right, but they were all different. GARAK: I've given you all the answers I'm capable of.ĭR. Garak even made this point himself in an episode: It was fascinating to watch this play out, and he probably had one of the best arcs of any Star Trek character ever.īut it took a long time, and what was more interesting than getting the answers to the mystery (and we never got ALL the answers to Garak's background) was the journey we took with the character. Over the course of the next several seasons, we learned more and more about Garak-who he was, where he came from, and what his real goals were. Partially because of the way he kept insisting that he was nothing but a plain, simple tailor. Garak was just a guy who lived on the space station and worked in a tailor shop, but it was pretty obvious from the first moment he appeared on screen that he was more than just a tailor. In the first episode, the show introduced a character named Garak. DS9 aired in the 90s, but it was doing serialized story arcs before it was cool.

#LORD OF THE RINGS MYSTERY BOX TV#

One of my favorite TV shows ever is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Just like I enjoyed the Tom Bombadil passages in The Fellowship of the Ring without needing to know exactly how he fit into Tolkien's metaphysical schema. I'm interested in who he really turns out to be, but there's a lot of stuff to enjoy in the meantime. I'm enjoying watching The Stranger interact with the Harfoots. Just like I enjoyed learning gradually, over the course of The Fellowship of the Ring, who 'Strider' really was. I'm interested in who he really turns out to be, but mostly I'm enjoying the journey.

#LORD OF THE RINGS MYSTERY BOX UPDATE#

We will update with the individual odds for Funko Lord of the Rings Mystery Minis as they are revealed.I'm enjoying getting to learn more about Halbrand in every episode. Those seeking to collect the entire set will need to visit each retail outlet as there are at least 21 figures-including known exclusives-to discover. Order Lord of the Rings Mystery Minis on Entertainment Earth.Īn invisible Frodo Baggins, blue Galadriel, and a gold Gimli are issued through Barnes and Noble, while Éowyn, Lurtz, and the Witch-king are exclusive to Hot Topic. Moreover, tracking down your favorite characters might be slightly more challenging given that select retailers carry exclusive figures. The troublemaking Merry and Pippin were also mentioned, but no images were provided.Īs is the custom, each Funko Lord of the Rings Mystery Minis figure is issued in a blind-box format to help keep the contents a true surprise. While several figures already have Pop! LOTR editions, such as Frodo Baggins, Gollum, and Legolas, there are still a few (surprisingly) that have not yet made it into the Funko realm-until now! These include Galadriel, Gimli, and the Witch-king of Angmar. You don't have to keep them a secret to keep them safe! 2018 Funko Lord of the Rings Mystery Minis brings familiar friends, and foes, from the cinematic trilogy.

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