In a brand-new Hobbit trailer, we get our first look at the troll encampment, and some of Peter Jackson's famous "humor."

In theaters December 14.

Written for The Fellowship of the Ring, "Namárië" is an Elvish poem that J.R.R. Tolkien will read to you. In Elvish. So cuddle up with some Lembas bread and let Grandpa Tolkien tell you a story.

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These awe-inspiring stained glass-style illustrations are worthy of any cathedral.

Catch the entire series. Hopefully prints of the artwork come in "gigantic."

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When T-shirts battle, everyone wins. In this case, Teefury has pitted a cute-as-can-be Lord of the Rings shirt with Mario Kombat. Feel strongly for one or the other? Show your support for today only.

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Sit on the couch and smoke pipe weed until Second Breakfast with these delightful Plush Halfling Slippers from ThinkGeek.

It'll also save you the trouble of spirit gum and crepe hair for your otherwise perfect Samwise Gamgee cosplay.

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Wow. That there is LEGO Rivendell, built down to the very finest detail.

Don't miss these stunning close-up shots.

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Poor Bilbo. Gandalf just waltzes into your comfy house and makes nothing but demands.

[thanks, nick!]