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Geek Tyrant
a day ago
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- Geek Tyrant
LEGO's New LORD OF THE RINGS Set Decides What Shall and Shall Not Pass Your Bookshelf — GeekTyrant
LEGO is once again dipping into the fires of Mount Doom to deliver something precious, and this time, it's sized for your bookshelf. Fresh off the release of this year's major Lord of the Rings set, The Shire, Lego has announced a new addition to its Middle-earth offerings: a $130, 1,201-piece book nook recreating the fiery clash between Gandalf and the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. And yeah, it includes a brick with 'You shall not pass!' printed front and center, so prepare to deliver your best Ian McKellen impression every time you glance at it. Unlike the sprawling, shelf-swallowing sets Lego usually puts out for this franchise, this one folds neatly into the shape of an upright book. Or, if you prefer, it unfurls into a fiery diorama showcasing Gandalf standing his ground against the Balrog, complete with flame-whip, massive wings, and burning stone columns. This new entry is part of a growing book nook line. Until now, Lego's Tolkien tributes have typically come as once-a-year, premium sets aimed at the deep-pocketed and display-case crowd. If you're a fan of this franchise, this fiery little set might just be the unexpected party your shelf didn't know it needed.
The Province
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Wannabe champs face tough returns to Hastings action
Opinion: Fresh from their winter breaks, last season's leading juveniles return to action as they embark on a season they hope ends in big-race glory. Breezing Brianne, ridden by Brian Boodramsingh. Photo: Michael Bye Photo by Michael Bye With two legs of racing's Triple Crown already in the books, the Classic generation at Hastings is only now shaking off the winter rust, with last year's leading juveniles slated to make their three-year-old debuts on Saturday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Mount Doom, last year's leading two-year-old male, faces six rivals in a valuable Allowance contest as he begins a campaign connections hope will lead all the way to September's B.C Derby. It won't be easy. Despite carrying all before him last season, Mount Doom takes on older horses this Saturday, which is never a straightforward prospect, and particularly tough at this time of year. Four-year-old thoroughbreds are normally bigger and stronger than their junior rivals, and the two generations don't normally clash until later in the season, when they are more evenly matched. Fortunately, Mount Doom's trainer, Steve Henson, who has saddled five winners already this term, remains undaunted by the prospect. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We have to start somewhere,' he said. 'It's not ideal to run against older horses, but I really couldn't be happier with him. 'I'd have been happy to go straight into the first Stakes race of the year without a race, but it's preferable to give him a run.' Mount Doom (#2), ridden by Antonio Reyes last August. Photo credit: Michael Bye Photo by Michael Bye Breezin Brianne also faces older horses on Saturday, although her path to the top this season has not been harmed by the absence of last year's leading juvenile filly, Someday Lady. She is currently based at Santa Anita in California and is slated to run there this weekend. Trained by veteran handler Mel Snow, Breezin Brianne, named for a granddaughter of the owner, has pleased connections this spring and, like her male counterpart, has thrived during her winter break. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Snow said: 'Yes, she wintered good and is training really good. I bought her from the yearling sale and we've always liked her.' Similarly to Mount Doom, Breezin Brianne faces a tough season debut. Her rivals include the four-year-old filly Sunblaze, a leading three-year-old last season, who was third in the B.C. Cup Hong Kong Jockey Club Handicap. However, while Snow would have preferred an opportunity to keep his star filly among her own age group, he remains confident Breezin Brianne (who is a half-sister to the smart Diocles, a Hastings winner last weekend and one of last season's best three-year-olds), will give a good account of herself on Saturday. 'She could have gone straight to the Stakes race without a prep race,' Snow said this week. 'She will be fine.' Hastings race selections First race Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Race #4: Fit from a winter campaign in Arizona, THOMPSON looked to have a little in hand when scooting through a gap to win narrowly on opening day. The runner-up that afternoon won last weekend and the selection can make it two for two at Hastings. Saturday, Race #5: Last year's leading juvenile MOUNT DOOM faces a tough task on his season debut, but he was a class act last year and he can make a winning first step on the path to bigger prizes. 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