Yes, it's beginning - thanks to Toys R Us pre-orders, the first figures from The Hobbit movie are beginning to arrive! There are two series, 3.75" and 6" - I've decided to focus on the 3.75" figures, as there appears to be more variety, they're a little easier on the wallet and they take up less space in an already overflowing display room... feast your eyes...
The first set is our pal Legolas (again, Orlando Bloom) and Tauriel - a new character, described as a Sylvan Elf of Mirkwood, "as deadly as she is beautiful." Tauriel is played by Lost's Evangeline Lilly.
The sculpts are nice, though Legolas seems to have the mystical ability to avoid coming into clear focus.
Quivers attach to the characters' backs by pegs, arrows are together in a solid bunch - bows are without string - details presumably available in the larger 6" versions.
There are nice bits of detailing, the carved markings on their daggers, armor and quivers...
They are a bit taller than the Hasbro Star Wars and Marvel Universe counterparts. Figures have decent posability, with movable wrists, feet, elbows and knees.
Here's a look at new Legolas beside his Lord of the Rings Toy Biz ancestor - about half as tall.
These are bound to be a hard find in stores once the film's December release date arrives - so unless you've got gas (and time) to burn, grab these off of TRU while you can!
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