Second Age Gondorian Shield Unboxing | Lord of the Rings Collectibles Review

[@NerdoftheRings]

Check out the Second Age Gondorian Shield: bit.ly/NOTR1022

[@johanabigasova6770]

Where did you buy this amazing t-shirt with Dragon-helm of Dor-Lómin? It's first time I see it. You truly have nickname Nerd of the Rings.

[@rebekahv5185]

@Nerd of the Rings, really hope you have all your LOTR artifacts insured. You have collected some SUPER COOL stuff.

[@kevinraposo348]

That’s awesome 1 of the reasons why Gondor is my favorite faction is due to the costume design

[@LgM_BR]

You should definitely make a video giving us a tour in the nerd cave so we can see the whole collection and how you set it up :)

[@erikcruz6292]

Agreed!!!

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

Agreed! 👊

[@arriaanklaasvandewetering4475]

Agreed

[@RoquenoLiraIluvatarva]

Gondorian aesthetic is simply unmatched😍 And practical! This is a very tall shield that can be moved to easily cover your head or feet, with a strap to let you brace your arm against it. I guess for the Númenoreans it might have been a regular heater shield though🤣 Thanks for the video!💙

[@mojo199]

People often incorrectly just say Gondor for this time period. The army during the last alliance we see on screen was mainly from Arnor. It should be named Arnorian shield, the army of Gondor did not fight at the Siege of Barad Dur, Gondor was being heavily attacked at the same time

[@LordTelperion]

What I love is the art history... the fan of the White Tree is represented architecturally in the domes of Minas Tirith and the ornaments on the pommel/hilt of Anduril.

[@LordTelperion]

The fanned White Tree is SO much more beautiful and powerful than the branched version in later Gondor.

[@LordTelperion]

And you can see the original White Tree icon on the Great Gate of the City too, particularly when Grond smashes through it... poetic to say the least.

[@rjsfarm5764]

I love this channel

[@Divine_Chareka]

You're not alone my friend.

[@Farah-jj5hj]

Me three

[@greywater3186]

So much

[@archangel807]

JRR Tolkien would love this!! His dreams come to life!

[@Rubicon2305]

Lead characters will often not carry shields (or have them knocked away or shattered rather quickly) for the same reason that they often carry only handguns (i.e. modern cop shows/movies) when they set up to make entry with a swat unit - it's purely a Hollywood thing. They don't want the large shield, or long gun (cause why in the heck would you take point with a pistol???) to block or obscure the main actor. It's all about screen time and visibility. Exposure of the main character/actor, as much as possible, helps them gain more recognition and promotion - it's often call "face time" (before the app was a thing). That is why it was so awesome for Karl Urban (Eomer of LoTR) to agree to be true to the lore of Judge Dredd and agree NOT to remove his helmet in the movie "Dredd" - unlike other depictions of Judge Dredd or even other notable characters whose facial anonymity only increased their awe, lore and reputation (i.e. Halo's Master Chief - the canon source material, not that bastardized abomination of a production recently shat out by Paramount).

[@OldmanSunnyD]

Achilles from Troy when he fights Hector! Love your content, keep up the good work!

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

This would be an amazing piece to collect! Gondor is my favorite armor and would love to display stuff like these.

[@Katharina_Lieblich]

Hey Matt! Greetings from Western Canada! I have been loving your content. Keep it up and congratulations on 800k (825k now)! I am currently on an NOTR marathon, trying to watch every single one of your videos. ~ From a Tolkien-obssessed highschool student. 😊

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much for your kind words, Katharina! So glad you are enjoying the channel! 😊

[@colinleat8309]

That's a Shield 🛡️! Beautiful work. I want everything in your collection! 😁🖖

[@inventiveowl395]

11:06 - Ah yes. Signature Achilles move..

[@haasofprops]

Thanks for this unboxing! It really came in helpful when building one of my own:)

[@GorgoniteScum]

Great video and what an amazing piece to add to the collection! You were on the money about the spear behind the neck and laying on the shield😁 Achilles does this while fighting Hector.

[@VoiceoftheRings]

Nice! Mine I have from Years ago. This one I let some friends use for a Play. It got Broken in Half and I had to Repair it! LOL

[@JrrrNikolaus]

I agree, annoys me how the lead characters are usually lightly armed with no shields

[@timmcreutzburg]

A shield only made if you are right handed with your sword? Since the leather straps are positioned that way.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

I'm thrilled you finally received this amazing Gondorian shield before Theoden King's rousing speech of "shields (that) will be splintered/shattered"! And now we highly trained elite soldiers of Gondor (yup, that's me, almost forgot about that when I ran and turned tail leaving our civilians defenseless) await Mithrandir's tactical orders since we're apparently without lieutenants and captains and our ONE captain has gone to kamikaze charge overtaken Osgiliath... a red day! Ere the sun RISES! Where's Imrahil when you need him?

[@Divine_Chareka]

I love these unboxing vids. So refreshing

[@jacksonheiniger80]

For all of us, Christmas comes once a year. For Matt, it comes about once a month

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

This is amazing and the first item you've unboxed that I've actually ordered for myself. Can't wait till it arrives; looks awesome!

[@mojo199]

I love the Numenorean culture, the white tree is so great

[@vyguardelite7874]

I was lucky enough to get one of the resin casted Elven Kite shields that was used in the war of the last alliance. I wish I could capture the feeling in a bottle lol.

[@ShaferScott]

Just me but if I was spending that much I would want the shield to actually be made of wood.

[@mjveee1274]

Another amazing piece to add to your collection . Incredible detail .

[@marionbaggins]

Now, Gondor is just showing off...Just Look at the size of that thing!!!

[@VoiceoftheRings]

Man all the New Ones Have awesome new Bannors!!! also, Mine is Solid wood from when I got it 10 years ago. Interesting change.

[@rafaeldominguez7836]

Just ordered mine!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@johnquach8821]

Very nice! I always found the weaponry of Lord of the Rings interesting! My favorite weapon or armor is Sauron's Mace.

[@avrace2708]

My favorite armors are armors of Mirkwood palace Guards from Hobbit movies, they looked so intresting and cool, mixed of scales and plate elements

[@drewharner3387]

I'm working on a 2nd age gondor infantry cosplay. Been using this shield has a refrence to make my own

[@greywater3186]

Just imagine how heavy shields were back in the day - the long ones. I mean, they were much stronger than we are I’d imagine. But still, heavy.

[@DeviousWaffles]

No need for the main guys to carry shields, for they are protected by plot armor.

[@Banditks]

Long ago I bought the wooden version of this shield, I will have to say the quality is miles better in this version. I was disappointed enough in the wooden versions craftsmanship i actually sent it back. This version is much better, I wish the hand holds were re-positioned to be in line with eachother but overall its a great step forward in quality. The banner though could have been made of better quality materials. the tips at the bottom curl pretty badly and need to be flattened under heavy objects for hours to hope to straighten out. Overall I would have used better material. Now that we are in the 2nd age and the two key human characters Elendil and Isildur are becoming popular again. Will the Isildur Helmet and sword get a similar treatment from United cutlery like Eomers equipment got? We will see the Elendil helmet become available? I do mean the versions from the peter Jackson film not the rings of power versions.

[@Joehatrix]

I fear that if they re-release Isildur and Elendil’s helmets with torso like bases the helmets might also be made out of Polyresin. And thats a big no from me. As great of a paintjob a polyresin piece might have it will never look as metallic as the real deal. The low remaining inventory of the Original ones would be wiped out and they would double in value.

[@Banditks]

@@Joehatrix I own the King Dain Ironfoot helm that is made out of the non-metal, I also own the full Metal Isildur and Elendils helms. The benefit of the more 'modern' rendition of Dains helm is the interior actually has padding to more comfortably wear it. Also A helm of that design would weigh a metric ton if it was made of pure steel. Its already a hefty beast made out of the lighter material that showcases the detail of the helm better than metal could. This is specifically in reference to the Dain helm As for a Poly helm for Isildur and Elendil, I don't think its necessary, the helms sport a very thin and tall construction that would be negatively affected by a poly build. However the wooden spindle base is pretty lackluster when sitting next to the nicer and newer fake armor stand next to Dain or the elf helms. I would say keep the helms --metal-- and upgrade their bases. Even the metal ones could use an upgraded take on the exterior details. The interior being a very THIN bit of leather doesn't make for comfortable wearing for more than a quick picture it also locks out people with large or small heads being there is nothing to adjust inside. Have a small head? well your nogging is going all the way to the top of the cone and the cheek guards are going to be resting on your shoulders, I know this because it happened to a friend who wanted to wear them, made for a good laugh but was also disappointing. sure stuff some newspaper or something up in there, but UC has better quality now adays might as well take advantage of it. When in context with the shield, the wooden first edition that i received straight from UC was trash. The metal piece at the top of the shield were only attached with oversize thumb tacks also the metal piece was a good two inches too wide and hung off the sides. The shield also had more than a few painting mistakes and the white tree was a paint can sprayed on with a stencil. The handles to hold it weren't event attached to the shield, which is curved enough to not bang into the wall when mounted. It was extremely poor craftsmenship and this second edition is miles better in every way except for the banner.

[@Joehatrix]

@@Banditks Hahah had a chuckle thinking about your friend attempting to wear the empty wobbly helmets 🤭 thanks for your detailed thoughts on the matter, lots of valid points to consider! In concussion I don’t think united Cutlery is full blown into (re)production nowdays, right now they are struggling just to get the new Anduril into production, not even to mention the Sword of Isildur re-release on the way as well, there hasn’t been a word yet on if they are ready for production. I really do hope they can make it happen. My point is that if they are struggling with sword re-releases, imagine the nightmare they would face to re-release Helms that are way much more intricate, difficult and bulky to produce? But maybe it’s easier than what I think? One last personal opinion is that apart from the “new” Helm of Sauron that has the neck armor base and looks perfectly proportioned. The Helm of Eomer and King Theoden look like bubble heads because the base tries to replicate the entire shoulder length and its a cartoonish look for me once I seen it. Nothing wrong with it. Just not realistic enough for me. The “new” Gondorian shield has been in my wish list! Just haven’t had the time to make some space in my collection wall for it. And I appreciate you giving me your personal opinion/experience having owned both, I was actually keeping an eye out for one of the original ones to pop up on eBay, but not anymore.

[@screwthenet]

My fav colors: silver, black and blue

[@luudest]

The Merch Of The Rings

[@thebrowneyesofmandalore]

This shield is so cool. And the box is as well. I would so keep the box. I hope you are! Also I love your t shirt! Dragon helm of dor lomin! It’s because of you I love the children of hurin! Please tell me where you got it!

[@Aeternuss]

I own the Original old version of this shield. I don't know how much it worth ???

[@_Eternal-Darkness_]

This is cool, I don't have any large movie props, I just have some of the lotr/hobbit lego sets, which are cool. I'm thinking about buying the pendant of tauriel off of the noble collection. Keep up the good work

[@oakiesmokie1986]

Are there firearms in tolkins world?. He mentions the sound of drums and guns in the hobbit when bejorn attacks ork armies and again a substance like gunpowder in lor blowing helms deep up. Just a thaught 😅

[@jashparikh4431]

Appreciate your hard work and dedication

[@dimitrispapadopoulos9265]

Thanks for they breakdown... I like the work you put into this... although that probably I will not be buying a shield... it just doesn't fit into my room

[@matthewcounsell1048]

Amazing sir, where do you shop bud?

[@benwells7047]

Achilles! Hahaha that was awesome

[@jhsmith7481]

Random question but where did he get that hat? The one he wears in all the videos?

[@anthopea]

It's some official merch he has, I got the hat and phrase as a sticker a while back. Think it was through Spring?

[@star_wars_miniatures]

Just had a look at the prices on their site😅😅 ouch!!

[@Major98]

Which Balrog did you kill for this? Looks like something out of Dark Souls. Gonna be able to have a full armor set soon

[@kineticstar]

But can you surf it down the stairs?

[@MyCatIsActuallyABalrog]

👏😂

[@LordTelperion]

Looks amazing, however the fan of the White Tree is colored weirdly... those spaces in the branches should be black. Guessing they couldn't be bothered to do the detailing (or forgot it should be done) and just colored it all silver.

[@LordTelperion]

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[@j-dmachado4349]

Oh my gosh barely started and I love that Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin shirt! Where'd you get it? 🤩

[@chrismeetswest]

I love that Matt is ALMOST at a million subscribers. Nerds of the West unite!

[@jvinsantos6861]

Leonidas has a shield haha Boromir as well XD Awesome shield wish you have also a Gondorian/Arnor Sword and Helm

[@littlejonathorn6860]

@10:53 EPIC/Love ❤ it!!!!

[@HerodsRevenge]

Damn its such a nice design! I want to see a hole Gondorian armor! haha what would be great^^

[@Morzok]

Correct me if im wrong but in the prologue was Arnor troops not the gondor ones or at the very least reunited kingdom one.

[@lupus2320]

Its Troy yes you are right, tho 300 crossed my mind first. Its the first fight scene where Brad Pit plays an elf

[@ilikemandalorians9861]

4:15 I literally just finished reading that chapter lol

[@kassidyflake3956]

Your shirt is awesome! Do you have any elve weapon? Ooo! Or a horn? 🗡🎺

[@wiktorutracki6469]

the main guys also don't wear any helmet. But fret not for they are clad in armour most impenetrable - the plot armour.

[@alonsogabriel9336]

Great, now I want one

[@tomoflathead]

Dope! Still do not understand why ROP went with their goofy armor design instead of following the concepts shown in the OG trilogy :(

[@Jordichurch]

Your shirt is awesome as well

[@anthopea]

Your cave must be overflowing with stuff now. Also is that a Dragonhelm shirt you have?

[@EldergodUK]

This is a shield for a true warrior......for Gondor!!!!

[@TETASARAIVACS]

I loved that! Are those white details made of Mithril?? 😁

[@timskiel1214]

I found myself a 1978 translation of the silmarillion in my language. I was so happy

[@petzezos]

Very nice. Also yr Tshirt is awesome. Is it yr merch??

[@logansfury]

I have to agree that FoTR's prologue was an amazing bit of film. There have been several times I have watched just the prologue but not the full movie.

[@CatLoverForeverrr]

LOVE THESE VIDEOS❤❤

[@gregorybeattie]

What were the seven stars?

[@treeherder2201]

You sir, are my hero.

[@Kyriakoskarystinos]

hey I haven't read any books , just watched the movies etc . any recommendation on which tolkien book is best to start reading ?

[@weavehole]

I went: 1. LOTR 2. Hobbit 3. Silmarillion And enjoyed them all a lot. Actually that's reverse chronological order thinking about it. :)

[@AriMSchwind92]

Looking forward for a bow and arrow unboxing!!

[@inventiveowl395]

Testing it out would be a must then! Possibly unboxing an Instant Legolas with it..? For the memes :D

[@RevAnakin]

Hello! Christian from Castle Kon here (retailer of UC items who ships worldwide). Unfortunately, UC has only made two bows so far and bow were resin. Beautiful display pieces bow cannot be shot :(

[@BlazeRobbinsForever]

Hello dear NOTR, Boromir, carried a shield.

[@wp5263]

Boromir has a shield, but then when he should've used it he said "eh, I'll be good" RIP

[@seanmiller5658]

where did you get that shirt?

[@Soccerloumike]

lol I think the spear behind the back and over the top of the shield 🛡️is from the movie…. 300

[@jonslayzz]

That knife is sweet

[@f_perdigao]

Very nice item!

[@hungercityedge]

That's because main characters have the best defense... plot armor.

[@NickCorbinOfficial]

Maybe we don't see the main characters using shields because it makes them look more badass when they're fighting without one?

[@colinleat8309]

I also wanted to thank you for the wonderful deep dive into the history of Arda. I've read The Silmarilian, Hobbit and Rings, but haven't had the chance to read Tolkiens other works. You've been a great guide in the history and lore ☺️🖖

[@sm737gamingbg9]

Amazing video as always

[@AnHourOfWolves]

Boromir had a shield!

[@Jack_oats_]

WOAH that’s awesome, I’ll buy it one day :’(

[@krupam0]

If I recall correctly, Sauron's mace you had unboxed was Second Age, too.

[@NathanS__]

Boromir had a shield. If he had it in his final battle he probably would have lived.

[@archangel807]

Can you show your sword collection sometime? thanks

[@MrTobypenguin7]

Gandalfs sword next!

[@annaroselarsen4218]

Wow that is so cool!!!

[@josephmaller592]

When you end the video, it makes me laugh.

[@stanleywrong9662]

The only lead guy who carries a shield is the only one who died.

[@weavehole]

Oh wow. That's my pin number!

[@DangerousPoem7444]

Great vid ta.

[@charliejordan7135]

Imagine that shield being held by a 7ft tall man, terrifying

[@martingustafsson5383]

Luks amasing 🎉🎉

[@JustSnowglow]

OK, I admit I'm not a real nerd of the rings because I can't figure out what is written on your hat.

[@coachlong23]

That is a beauty.

[@MarkSide_]

You need the king gondorian helmets they have two.