Etsy user “designerlollipop” created these ball-shaped hard candy Eye of Sauron lollipops by encasing an image made from a proprietary blend of Isomalt, Sugar and Corn Syrup inside a candy shell. $13 will get you a pack of six – all of which will be cherry-flavored.
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Thanks to this cake from Regali Kitchen, Hobbit fans had the opportunity to eat the moment that Smaug was conquered. We’re sure defeat never tasted so sweet.
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Nathan Shields of Saipancakes is continuing his mission to make pancakes nerdy with these Hobbit examples which were presented to his kids soon after their completion. Their scared and amused reactions can be seen in the pics after the jump.
Created by North Carolina-based by Tiffany’s Baking Company and billed as a way of combining gnomes, fairies, hobbits, vikings, and love.
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The BS factory known as “The Onion” has latched onto Denny’s Middle Earth-inspired menu and turned it into a fascinating story about Peter Jackson’s quest to insert CGI breakfast foods into the film. According to America’s Finest News Source, Jackson sought to strike a balance which would stay true to Tolkien’s vision while tipping his cap to Denny’s awesome menu. Did it work? Listen to the completely legitimate interviews after the jump and see for yourself.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Not just on earth, but also in Middle Earth, as you can see from this whimsical cake baked by Cake Central Member meemawof10.
The cake features Bilbo Baggins by his door, Thorin Oakenshield by the tree, and Gandalf the White on the roof (although he’s still supposed to be Gandalf the Grey in The Hobbit). Hit the break for another look at the cake.
Semi Sweet Designs created these cookies which resemble doors to Hobbit Holes. The best part is that they are offering step by step instructions on their website for making the traditional green door in the center.
Hit the jump to see the remaining two designs accompanied by windows.
Denny’s is taking their partnership with Warner Bros. to the next level. If you’ll remember, they are offering a menu inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and now they’ve also sponsored a new featurette all about the meal at Bag End that marks the beginning of Bilbo’s adventures. A food stylist explains a little about the set, and then the cast of dwarfs destroys the beautiful spread (they were just following the script).
Warning: watching the video after the break will make you hungry.
Etsy seller “CaesarGJ” is offering this 11 ounce mug adorned with the cover of The Hobbit as derived from Tolkien’s own sketches of the Lonely Mountain, Mirkwood, the Elven King’s Gate, and Smaug the Great.
Check out additional pics after the jump.
Licensing is a tricky beast. The Saul Zaentz Company holds licensing rights for The Hobbit films and it recently asked a pub of the same name in England to change its name or buy a license for the rights to use it. The pub has been held the name for over 20 years; they even serve drinks named after characters in the story and images from Middle Earth appear on signage. Who else wants to go there immediately? Well thanks to Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry, the pub gets to keep its name.
