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John Cionfolo's avatar

Tolkien and Dragon, what a great giveaway to end a year of great giveaways. Awesome selection

John Cionfolo's avatar

Tolkien and Dragon. A great way to end a great year of giveaways! Awesome selection!

Spheres of Longing's avatar

Thanks for all that great work this year! It was wonderful to find you in the expansive Substack ocean.

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Thank you, Spheres of Longing! I appreciate you being here. (I just subscribed to your Substack - looking forward to seeing some more awesomely painted miniatures!)

Ben Hoban's avatar

Awesome prize!, throwing my helm in the ring for a chance at that sweet loot!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Oh - and welcome to "THE 300", Ben!!! 💪

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

I would expect no less from a fine adventurer like yourself, Ben. (Thanks for participating!)

Astaroth's avatar

Epic giveaway! You have fantastic curatorial taste!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Aww, you're too kind, Astoroth. I was going for more of a Mercurial instead of curatorial taste, but I changed my mind . . . 😁

Michael Lunn's avatar

Dang, that's a sweet giveaway this month! LOTR AND Drizzt!! Sign me up!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

You are in, Michael! Glad some others find that Drizzt book exciting, too. ⚔

Zoltan Deathspawn's avatar

I like the song! ... That said, if the Delver had my luck on rolling dice, the last verse should be about meeting his end on the rusty blade of some orc, and watching his blood soak into the dungeon floor while looking forward to exploring new dungeons in the next life!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

LOL! Yeah, that was in the extended cut . . .

Matthew Harder's avatar

This looks like the best haul yet! If ever there was a time for the luck to kick in, it would be now.

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Speaking of raising your luck, Matthew, have you considered visiting the hag in the forest and having her mix you a luck potion? She will only require 30 GP and a tiny sliver of your soul. Or, I guess you could raid her cottage, and steal the elixir if she's got any pre-mixed formulas. Or, maybe you KIDNAP the hag and . . . ah, nevermind. It's probably best to avoid such dangerous expenditures and just let Lady Luck find you on her own.

Lisa Ellison's avatar

I love the artwork on the prizes!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Right on! I love the fantasy artwork from that era.

Lisa Ellison's avatar

Wow, that is some awesome giveaway! I love all of it!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Woohoo! Glad you like it and are participating, Lisa!

Damon Scheer's avatar

I happened to be at the post office for another reason recently and bought a couple sheets of the D&D stamps while I was there. They're really nice!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Right on Damon! I agree. These stamps are pretty nice. If you get a chance to see/buy the UK D&D celebration stamps online, I would highly recommend them as well.

Layne Osborne's avatar

This would be so awesome... and would remain sealed for my children's future... to a time where they can appreciate the true value of what these are... they have yet to discover the elegance of book but there is still time 😁

Do you ship to winners globally or just Europe and the Americas?

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

I love it, Layne! I will pay to ship internationally; however, I limit the cost to $30. So, if you win and the shipping costs more than that, you would just pay the difference.

Nick Monitto's avatar

Thank you for a great year of posts! Between familiar memories and things new to me it's been a fun read.

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

I appreciate that, Nick, thank you! Let me know if there's any particular product or topic you'd like me to cover. Keep the Adventure going Strong my friend!

Martin Lovick's avatar

Quite the hoard there! Some nice Tolkien editions

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Thanks Martin! I agree - these are some of the nicer Tolkien editions out there.

Neil Gordon's avatar

what an awesome array of DRANGONESS!!! i was born in the year of the dragon, so i hope i win!!!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

Wait a minute. Are you telling me you're a Dragonborn, Neil? 🐲

Neil Gordon's avatar

yes in away! 1964 Chinese year of the dragon!

Daniel Barton's avatar

I just lucked upon an old Games Workshop mini of the dragon from red box d&d, still sealed. That lunch box would look great next to the old school model of it. I even picked up a mini in the same pose as the "heroic fighter" (albeit with full plate, unfortunately) to recreate the scene!!!

J.Q. Graziano's avatar

What a fantastic find, Daniel! And if you do wind up winning (or getting your own lunchbox someday) I want you to send me pics of your shrine, er, recreated scene!

Daniel Barton's avatar

deal :)

would give me the excuse needed to open it and get painting!