That was brilliantly expressed, Sydneykeys. I do feel sorry for the makers of this gorgeous LOTR-inspired merchandise. Having their products released on the heels of TWO mammoth sales (first of DAZ originals and then of DAZ brokered artists' items) AND during the holidays (when most of us have to buy gifts for others), has got to be cutting into their earnings. I feel they are getting shortchanged by the timing (and I do realize that the timing has everything to do with the opening of The Return of the King). Absolutely no one is questioning the quality of the items. I just feel that someone in the DAZ marketing department needs a reality check. :-) Kimberly