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A week has already passed since we launched this year’s Middle-earth March Madness – and now the contest is down to just sixteen collectibles of special magnificence. Let’s take a look at the bracket now:
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Connecting to Middle-earth through favourite figures
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This region was really tough – sculptural masterpieces facing off! The Balrog defeated Sauron; Bilbo conquered a Ringwraith; and perhaps most surprisingly, the Argonath beat Theoden and Snowmane. Now we’re wondering who will win when, in a repeat of the scene from the story, the Fellowship take on the demon of the ancient world…
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Experiencing Middle-earth in Print and Music
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Well here’s a lesson in humility! The biggest defeat in Round Two was found in this bracket. To be fair, a t-shirt probably didn’t really belong in this group; but TORn’s Prancing Pony Club shirt couldn’t even muster 10% of the vote against The Lord of the Rings soundtracks. Harsh but fair.
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Inhabiting Middle-earth through Environments and Replicas
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The pairings in this region were very close; how does one choose between the Phial of Galadriel and the Arwen Evenstar pendant? The Noble Collection’s necklace was the ultimate winner; but there was only 10% in it. Even closer, only 6% separated the Illuminating Gandalf Staff from the Fellowship of the Ring replica. test
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With so many incredible collectibles still in play, who do you think will come out on top? Cast your votes and let us know what you think!
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