[Geek] Lord of the Rings + LEGO = your childhood, but MORE EPIC~

It's no secret among friends, family, and fellow geeks I've met over teh Interwebz that I have such a PASSION for The Lord of the Rings (or "LOTR," which fans call the trilogy), first made endearing to me by J.R.R. Tolkien's series of three books (with a prequel, The Hobbit), and eventually, Peter Jackson's film rendition. LOTR has become a huge part of my life, and it somehow sneaks into my daily life so naturally... and you'll see something LOTR-related scattered about the house: the books, collectibles, a dragon figurine, calendars, etc etc...

And yes, toys.

"The Fellowship of the Bracelet." Wait, whuut? xD

I believe LEGO's been part of a person's childhood one way or another, in spite of how expensive they've become for the past years! Along with Play-Doh, LEGO was just one of those toys I gave up last because growing up had to get in the way.

I was wrong. :P I've never really given toys up... only now, I'm more of a collector than anything. But what's LEGO if you don't actually build with it?

WE MUST HAVE IT.... YESSS PRECIOUSSSS WE WANTSSS IT......

We'll be nice hobbitsses, won't we, Preciouss?

Of course, like most people, I get updates from all aspects of life through Facebook (hehe), and I've first gotten a glimpse of the news via TheOneRing.Net (the link leads straight to the LEGO news bit, so go ahead and check it out. :D). As expected, fellow geeks and friends of the LOTR fold began re-posting it and re-Tweeting it, instantly adding LOTR: LEGO to their wish lists (like me... ohohoho~!!) even though the sets haven't been released yet! They're to be unleashed released some time in the Summer (or so says the web site), but I'm already seeing "minifigs" (tiny Lego figures made into the likeness of certain characters, like the LOTR characters) over at Amazon.com, and they've nearly sold out!!!


I mean... WHO CAN RESIST THESE LITTLE GUYS???  

The Hobbits have fierceness. Everyone else has... cheekbones. *serious nod*

OR better yet, here's the LOT OF 'EM..........

And you thought the "Star Wars" LEGO sets were the cutest thing EVAR.

So you see... I'm in such a dilemma here. I'm not only lemming for make-up; there are also shoes, clothes, books, and TOYS on my list. That is why I don't mind--and I mean don't mind AT ALL--if I get any of these sets as presents. *wink wink nudge nudge cough wink*

I WANT THE HELM'S DEEP SET FER SURE!!!!

There's always a huge chunk little bit of childhood left in most of us. There are some things that, no matter how old you get, you just CAN'T give up. 

Also, it's a great excuse to get your own kids these goodies too... or wait, isn't it the other way around? xD

So luvs, apart from our sheer interest in makeup and fashion, what are things your hearts desire? (world peace and true love are a given so shush. :P)

LURVE,

*photo credits go to Technabob.com, Gizmodo.com, and Kotaku.com. :)