Even though it's been over two decades since its release, Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy remains unparalleled in the fantasy film genre. For dedicated fans and those seeking a holiday gift, the upcoming special-edition gift set available on Amazon is a must-see before it sells out. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: One Ring Gift Box 4K Blu-ray is set to release on December 20 and can be preordered for $157.30. While this is a significant investment, it's priced similarly to the recent steelbook collection that sold out on launch day and never restocked. With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, securing your order now ensures you'll get the best price until the release date. You won't be charged until your order ships. Given its release date close to Christmas, early ordering is crucial if you plan to gift this LOTR box set. Currently, Amazon offers release-day delivery for Prime members.
What sets this release apart is its impressive packaging and a unique physical extra that could attract Nazguls. The Blu-rays are housed in a book-like case with a faux-leather finish, gold foil, a map of Middle-earth, and embossing, along with a One Ring replica and a pouch from the Noble Collection. This replica typically costs $49 on its own, making it a valuable bonus. As for the films, the extended editions feature a wealth of content not included in the theatrical versions, along with new edits, additional special effects, and more music. Combined, the trilogy offers around two hours of extra content. The 4K versions of the films are notably superior to the standard Blu-ray editions, which initially introduced a strange green tint to the LOTR movies in high definition.
Apart from the fancy packaging and collectible extras, the One Ring Gift Box is essentially the same as the standard 4K Blu-ray of the LOTR Trilogy, currently priced at $66.90 (down from $90) on Amazon. You can also complement this collection with the prequel trilogy of Hobbit movies, available in a box set that includes both the theatrical and extended cuts for $45, a 50% discount from its usual $90 price. In case the One Ring Gift Box sells out, you can still purchase the LOTR collection on 4K Blu-ray without the fancy packaging and One Ring, currently on sale for $66.90.
While the One Ring Gift Box boasts elegant book-like packaging, it does not include the actual Lord of the Rings novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. However, there are plenty of collector's editions of LOTR, The Hobbit, and Tolkien's other works available, including the Tolkien Illustrated Editions. These editions feature drawings and paintings Tolkien created while writing The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and his extensive notes on Middle-earth, published posthumously as The Silmarillion and part one of The History of Middle-earth. Additionally, there are new Lord of the Rings Collector's Editions with foil-stamped covers, stained edges, maps of Middle-earth inside the covers, and ribbon bookmarks. These editions were released in September, with matching Hobbit and Silmarillion editions published in August. Target has an exclusive on the box set containing the three volumes of LOTR until November 5, priced at $84, expected to increase to $105 after the exclusivity period.
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