This is the perfect Christmas gift for any Tolkien nerd, and it's under $15
Dec. 11, 2024“It is a gift”
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Christmas shopping on a budget can be really tricky, but I’m about to make it easier. If you know a special someone on your shopping list is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, the Rings of Power, or Tolkien’s wonderful fantasy books, I have the perfect present idea for you. And unlike a lot of specialist nerdy merch, this is refreshingly affordable.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re looking for an affordable Christmas gift✅ You’re a fan of Tolkien✅ You want to know more about the history of Middle Earth
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re expecting official Rings of Power artwork
UK:£10.11 at Amazon
Physical calendars are often viewed as pointless in this day and age of digital calendars and planners we carry around with us on our phones. I disagree though, because with Tolkien’s Official calendar hanging on my wall, each new month has a distinct feel to it. If you live with someone else, you can also use a physical calendar to write reminders of things you do together.
From the Tolkien-obsessed point of view though, the official Tolkien calendar is akin to thebest gifts for gamers. It features authentic paintings and illustrations from veteran Tolkien artists like John Howe, who helped Peter Jackson with concept art for his films. Not only that, but each piece of art has a small blurb beneath it which puts it into context from a novel or tale from Tolkien’s works. I love these in particular because even if it’s a more obscure tale from the Silmarillion I may have forgotten about, I feel like I’m pouring over old maps or reading old Ring lore by candlelight in the bowels of Minas Tyrith.
With such an affordable price tag, this is the sort of authentic, loving gift you can get someone special in your life that isn’t going to keep you from being able to spend money on other people too.
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