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"This week has seen a flood of Hobbit merchandise hit the stores — both online and off. So much so, that the cynical might think that’s all there is to Tolkien fandom these days.
That’s why, this weekend (Saturday October 6 at 6pm New York time), Hall of Fire will be asking the question: has merchandise become the default outlet for fan enthusiasm?" http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/ ... -fandom-and-authenticity/ - wellinghall
Posted on: 2012/10/6 1:38
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"Is merchandise collection an exuberant outgrowth of your love for Tolkien? Or are we just suckers for a conga-line of corporate bloodsuckers out to inflate their profits...?"
I would suggest that if your "love for Tolkien" manifests itself in the desire to collect movie memorabilia; you probably fit the description being offered. Tolkien wrote books; what does that have to do with action figures, costume jewelry or polystone (whatever that is) sculptures?
Posted on: 2012/10/6 11:47
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