VIDEO VIEW: JANGBRiCK'S LEGO Hobbit The Lonely Mountain Review

NYTF 2013: NECA

Fancy a quick sneak peek at what to expect from NECA over the coming year? Then step right in!

AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit ''Escape in the Barrels'' Lego Kit

OK, so this is probably a little spoiler-ish for the upcoming Hobbit movies but if you're a fan of Lego (and who isn't?) and you fancy getting a sneak peek of what's to come then you certainly won't want to miss out on this Hobbit ''Escape in the Barrels'' play set. Featuring over 300 pieces, ''barrel release'' play features and including Bilbo, Oin, Gloin and a couple of Mirkwood Elves (complete with accessories) the set is in stock and ready to roll (ha!) right now.

Order your The Hobbit ''Escape in the Barrels'' Lego Kit from Entertainment Earth

PODCAST: AFB Podcast Episode 44

One of the slight problems of taking a break is that the world doesn't always follow suit. Case in point, while we were ''off the air'' (so to speak) the guys at Action Figure Blues were still recording the AFB Podcast, the latest episode of which was originally posted on December 26th. So yes, we're a little tardy bringing it to you but think of it more as a Christmas present we just found behind the tree rather than us just sitting on our collective behinds eating ham and watching A Christmas Story.

The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring/Christmas Action Figures

AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit Orcrist Replica Prop

Goblin Cleaver... Biter... Orcrist. 

This incredibly detailed, movie-accurate replica prop of Thorin Oakenshield's mighty blade is forged from stainless steel, features a grip cast from the original movie hero sword and measures in at a whopping 38'' long. And from February of next year, it could be adoring the walls of your home.

Note: This is a collectible replica prop, not a role-play toy! It is intended for adult collectors only.

Pre-Order your The Hobbit Thorin Oakenshield Orcrist Sword from Entertainment Earth

AFFILIATE LINK: NECA's 1/4 Scale Gollum & Smeagol

Regular readers will no doubt remember this amazing gallery of images featuring NECA's Gollum and Smeagol figures. And now you can finally get your hands on this incredible double-figure bundle, featuring the pitiful Smeagol and the scheming Gollum, courtesy of Entertainment Earth.

Standing at over 12'' tall and featuring over 25 points of articulation, each figure is limited to just 625 editions, making it not only a fantastic display piece but also a very much in-demand collector piece. So act fast to avoid disappointment!

Order your 1/4 Scale Gollum & Smeagol Figures from Entertainment Earth.

AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit 3 3/4-Inch Collector Pack

If, like me, you saw The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey this weekend and really enjoyed it, then chances are you're paying a little more attention to the toys now you've actually seen the movie. And, if like me, you like a bargain, then by the law of Collector Math this five-figure pack should be exactly what you're looking for to start your collection.

Featuring reluctant hero Bilbo, company leader Thorin, ''Boy Band'' Dwarves Kili and Fili and the headbutt-tastic Dwalin - all complete with weapons and accessories and sporting some superbly realistic sculpting - the Collector Pack is available now through Entertainment Earth at the remarkably low price of just $29.99 (+S&H) - that's $6 a figure! But act fast, as The Hobbit toys are set to be this year's must have collectible figure line.

Order your The Hobbit 3 3/4-Inch Collector Pack from Entertainment Earth

AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit Lego ''An Unexpected Gathering'' Set

We're just days away from the release of the first of Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of The Hobbit and although the 4'' and 6'' figures have been getting a lot of good press recently, it seems a lot of people have overlooked the very cool licensed kits from Lego - something we're now addressing right now.

Dubbed '"An Unexpected Gathering'' the 652-piece kit features Bilbo's home of Bag End, complete with the trademark round, green door and five set-exclusive minifigures (that's Bilbo in his Shire outfit, Balin, Dwalin, Bombur and Bofur plus Gandalf the Grey and a host of accessories.)

Order your Hobbit Lego ''An Unexpected Gathering'' Kit from Entertainment Earth now!

VIDEO VIEW: Kidzcoolit.com's Con Reviews The Hobbit Action Figures

See more at KidzCoolIt.com.

AFFILIATE LINK: The Hobbit 6 Inch Figures Wave 1

Sure to become coveted memorabilia, these 6-inch scale figures feature intricate and authentic detail. Each Hobbit 6-Inch Collector Action Figure has up to 10 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons, and accessories of the character seen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.Collect them all! Ages 4 and up.

This Wave 1 case contains 6 individually packaged action figures (subject to change):

1x Bilbo Baggins 

1x Tauriel 

1x Legolas 

2x Thorin Oakenshield 

1x Gandalf the Grey

Order your The Hobbit 6 Inch Collector Action Figures Wave 1 From Entertainment Earth!

NEWS: The Fwoosh Reviews The Hobbit 3 3/4'' Double Packs

With just a little over a month until the movie lands in theaters, The Fwoosh has taken the opportunity to check-out some of the figures from The Bridge Direct's line of The Hobbit toys and - in a review almost as epic as we expect the trilogy to be - they take their first look at the 3 3/4'' scale double-figure packs of Bilbo and Gollum, Balin and Dwalin and Fili and Kili.

If I wasn't excited before (and I was) you can only imagine the cartwheels I'm doing right now...

The Fwoosh: First Look - The Hobbit Two-Packs

VIDEO VIEW: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey TV Spot #2

Thanks to Comic Book Movie for the spot.

NEWS: AFP Reviews The Hobbit's 6'' Tauriel and Thorin Oakenshield

What with all this talk of sausages, movie trailers and now an action figure review, why you'd think there was a Hobbit movie or three coming our way soon... 

Action Figure Pics: The Bridge Direct Hobbit 6-Inch Thorin and Tauriel

VIDEO VIEW: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey TV Spot #1

NEWS: New The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Poster

Hey! Want to see the new poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey? 

VIDEO VIEW: More Hobbit Footage

Here are four ''post-script'' scenes from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey's ''Choose Your Moment'' App.

With thanks to Bleeding Cool for putting this together

VIDEO VIEW: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Theatrical Trailer

Watch it while you can - it seems this version was released early and may yet be pulled...

Thanks to Bleeding Cool for the spot.

NEWS: The Hobbit Toys Found on Ebay / Latest Movie Shots

The first five figures from the upcoming 6'' tall The Hobbit figure collection have appeared on Ebay.

VIDEO VIEW: New The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer

Before anybody gets's too excited about the prospect of more Halfling action it's worth noting that the additions to this new trailer for the first installment of Peter Jackson's now three-movie adaptation of The Hobbit are minimal at best. But still, if you needed an excuse to watch this again, here it is.

Source: Bleeding Cool

NEWS: The Hobbit Becomes a Trilogy

It's official: Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit will now be a trilogy.