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The War of the Rohirrim: A New Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Box Set

Games Workshop has unveiled the highly anticipated starter set for the new edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. This popular wargame, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic Middle-earth universe, is set to receive a fresh update.

The new box set, titled “The War of the Rohirrim – Battle of Edoras,” pits the noble horsemen of Rohan against the marauding Dunlending hill tribes. This epic clash ties in with an upcoming new Lord of the Rings anime series.

For those unfamiliar with the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, it’s a miniature wargame similar to Warhammer. Players use models based on the characters from the Peter Jackson films or original designs approved by the Tolkien estate. This game has been around under various names since 2001, and Games Workshop recently announced the release of a new edition.

The “The War of the Rohirrim – Battle of Edoras” box set contains an impressive array of miniatures:

Rohan: Haleth, Prince of Rohan (mounted and on foot), Háma, Prince of Rohan (mounted and on foot), 24 Warriors of Rohan
Dunlendings: Wulf, leader of the Dunlendings (mounted and on foot), General Targg (mounted and on foot), 24 Hill Tribesmen

In addition to the miniatures, the box includes a 176-page rules manual, a 48-page booklet with unit profiles and scenarios, 2 plastic model Rohan Houses, dice, a themed range ruler, a double-sided play mat, and a quick reference guide.

This new starter set offers fans of the Lord of the Rings universe a thrilling opportunity to recreate iconic battles and create their own epic adventures in Middle-earth.

Lord Of The Rings Anime Prequel The War of the Rohirrim Announced

Unlimited Graphic Design has taken movies to the next level. The Lord of the Rings is getting another movie, this time with animated treatment with a new film titled The War of the Rohirrim.

New Line Cinema, the studio behind Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth-shattering Lord of the Rings films, is returning to J.R.R. Tolkien’s source material for the first time since The Hobbit movies, and teaming up with Warner Bros. Animation on the new project.

The War of the Rohirrim will be an animated prequel film set before the events of the main trilogy and is said to focus on one of the most legendary figures in Middle-earth history, the ninth King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand. The film will expand on the story of the fortress that bears King Hammerhand’s name, Helm’s Deep.

Although Rohirrim will tell a standalone story, the new anime series is being created as a companion piece to New Line’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, with the story and artistic elements are woven throughout that will reconnect fans to the excitement and cinematic wonder of Middle-earth.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be directed by Kenji Kamiyama, He’s best known for directing the cult classic anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews will write the screenplay, while Oscar-winner Philippa Boyens, who co-wrote the original Lord of the Rings movies, will return to consult on the project.

Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema have this being fast-tracked for the big screen. Animation work and voice casting are already underway, The animation work is being handled by Sola Entertainment, who are most famous for their work on Rick And Morty.