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	{{SplashImage\|print run 1U12 closeup.jpg\|A comparison of the different print runs of {{Card\|1U12}}. Left to right: First edition, second printing, A-revision errata.}}		{{SplashImage\|print run 1U12 closeup.jpg\|A comparison of the different print runs of {{Card\|1U12}}. Left to right: First edition, second printing, A-revision errata.}}
	''Not to be confused with [[Reprints]], which are when a card is re-issued in a later set with a new [[Collector's Info]].''		''Not to be confused with [[Reprints]], which are when a card is re-issued in a later set with a new [[Collector's Info]].''

	''If you are looking for how many copies of each set were printed in total, see [[Product Box Counts]].''		''If you are looking for how many copies of each set were printed in total, see [[Product Box Counts]].''

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	{{SplashImage\|print run 1U12 closeup.jpg\|A comparison of the different print runs of {{Card\|1U12}}. Left to right: First edition, second printing, A-revision errata.}}		{{SplashImage\|print run 1U12 closeup.jpg\|A comparison of the different print runs of {{Card\|1U12}}. Left to right: First edition, second printing, A-revision errata.}}
	''Not to be confused with [[Reprints]], which are when a card is re-issued in a later set with a new [[Collector's Info]].''		''Not to be confused with [[Reprints]], which are when a card is re-issued in a later set with a new [[Collector's Info]].''
			''If you are looking for how many copies of each set were printed in total, see [[Product Box Counts]].''

	When cards were printed, [[Decipher]] ordered them in large batches called '''Print Runs'''. Additional print runs beyond the first were a rarity, but when they did happen the opportunity was seized to fix typos, incorporate [[Errata]] and [[Clarifications]] into the game text of cards, remove obsolete helper text, and at the very least alter the print run mark in the lower right-hand corner of the card to indicate the card had been reprinted.		When cards were printed, [[Decipher]] ordered them in large batches called '''Print Runs'''. Additional print runs beyond the first were a rarity, but when they did happen the opportunity was seized to fix typos, incorporate [[Errata]] and [[Clarifications]] into the game text of cards, remove obsolete helper text, and at the very least alter the print run mark in the lower right-hand corner of the card to indicate the card had been reprinted.

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	== Siege of Gondor ==		== Siege of Gondor ==
	Although [[Siege of Gondor]] did not have any additional print runs (as anyone who has ever tried to collect the set can attest), {{Card\|Eomer, Keeper of Oaths}} is an anomaly in that all of its copies are printed as revision A instead of {{Twilight\|1}}. What happened here is that a promo preview version of the card, {{Card\|0P49}}, was printed before the set was released, and the card was altered to include the [[Valiant]] keyword before the final printing.		Although [[Siege of Gondor]] did not have any additional print runs (as anyone who has ever tried to collect the set can attest), {{Card\|Eomer, Keeper of Oaths}} is an anomaly in that all of its copies are printed as revision A instead of {{Twilight\|1}}. What happened here is that a promo preview version of the card, {{Card\|0P49}}, was printed before the set was released, and the card was altered to include the [[Valiant]] keyword before the final printing. The wording was also changed to make playing possessions optional.


	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px\|File:TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg}}		{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px\|File:TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg}}

	While the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]] was unplanned, the [[Towers Draft Pack]] was planned from the start and so excess [[Rare]] cards were printed up-front, meaning that none of those were ever reprinted. As before, the draft-specific runs of [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] cards were reprinted, as well as any cards which were later included in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]] and [[Ents of Fangorn]] Starter Decks.		While the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]] was unplanned, the [[Towers Draft Pack]] was planned from the start and so excess [[Rare]] cards were printed up-front, meaning that none of those were ever reprinted. As before, the draft-specific runs of [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] cards were reprinted, as well as any cards which were later included in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]] and [[Ents of Fangorn]] Starter Decks. All of these reprinted cards also have a copyright of 2003.

	The following cards all received an A revision:		The following cards all received an A revision:

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	There is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs, especially on {{C\|Rohan}} cards. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier (see image on the right).		There is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs, especially on {{C\|Rohan}} cards. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier (see image on the right).

			This also appears to be the source of the well-known "Rock Star" misprint of {{Card\|Aragorn, Heir of Elendil}}, where a white streak covers part of his face, looking like intentional face paint.

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	When cards were printed, [[Decipher]] ordered them in large batches called '''Print Runs'''. Additional print runs beyond the first were a rarity, but when they did happen the opportunity was seized to fix typos, incorporate [[Errata]] and [[Clarifications]] into the game text of cards, remove obsolete helper text, and at the very least alter the print run mark in the lower right-hand corner of the card to indicate the card had been reprinted.		When cards were printed, [[Decipher]] ordered them in large batches called '''Print Runs'''. Additional print runs beyond the first were a rarity, but when they did happen the opportunity was seized to fix typos, incorporate [[Errata]] and [[Clarifications]] into the game text of cards, remove obsolete helper text, and at the very least alter the print run mark in the lower right-hand corner of the card to indicate the card had been reprinted.

	~~Only four sets ever had additional~~ print runs: [[The Fellowship of the Ring]], [[Mines of Moria]], [[The ~~Two Towers~~]], and [[Battle of Helm's Deep]].		Besides various unplanned print runs, the most common source of a new print run for a particular card was its inclusion in a [[Starter Deck]] from a later set. For instance, {{Card\|Hobbit Sword}} shows up not only in the starter decks from [[The Fellowship of the Ring]], but also features in at least one starter deck from [[Mines of Moria]] and [[Realms of the Elf-lords]], meaning it was printed 4 times (and a 5th once the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]] rolled around). All are indistinguishable except for the first, however.

			Only [[The Fellowship of the Ring]] and [[Battle of Helm's Deep]] had unplanned reprints due to high sales demand: FOTR reprinted its [[Starter Decks]] once those ran out, and [[Battle of Helm's Deep]] reprinted when stock ran out after diverting some to Target and other retailers.

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	== Fellowship ~~of the Ring and Mines of Moria~~ Print Runs ==		== Fellowship Block Print Runs ==
	Set 1, [[Fellowship of the Ring]], had 3 print runs: the initial print run, a second [[Starter Deck]]-only print run, and then a third print run just for cards included inside the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]].		Set 1, [[Fellowship of the Ring]], had 3 print runs: the initial print run, a second [[Starter Deck]]-only print run, and then a third print run just for cards included inside the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]].

	For this reason, not every [[Common]] or [[Uncommon]] card can be found as a non-first-edition. The only ones to be reprinted were those that were included in the [[Starter_Decks/Fellowship_Block#FOTR_Aragorn_Starter_Deck\|FOTR Aragorn Starter Deck]] and [[Starter_Decks/Fellowship_Block#FOTR_Gandalf_Starter_Deck\|FOTR Gandalf Starter Deck]], and the specifically-chosen draft fodder inside the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]]. [[Rare]] cards were reprinted for the 3 random rares included in Starter Decks, and then again as the single random Rare in the Draft Pack.		For this reason, not every [[Common]] or [[Uncommon]] card can be found as a non-first-edition. The only ones to be reprinted were those that were included in the [[Starter_Decks/Fellowship_Block#FOTR_Aragorn_Starter_Deck\|FOTR Aragorn Starter Deck]] and [[Starter_Decks/Fellowship_Block#FOTR_Gandalf_Starter_Deck\|FOTR Gandalf Starter Deck]], cards which were included in later Starter Decks from [[Mines of Moria]] and [[Realms of the Elf-lords]], and the specifically-chosen draft fodder inside the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]]. [[Rare]] cards were reprinted for the 3 random rares included in Starter Decks, and then again as the single random Rare in the Draft Pack.

	The following cards all received an A (or B) version as a result of one of these ~~two~~ print runs:		The following cards all received an A (or B) version as a result of one of these print runs:

	* {{Card\|Axe Strike}}		* {{Card\|Axe Strike}}
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	== The Two Towers Print Runs ==		== The Two Towers Print Runs ==
	While the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]] was unplanned, the [[Towers Draft Pack]] was planned from the start and so excess [[Rare]] cards were printed up-front, meaning that none of those were ever reprinted. As before, the draft-specific runs of [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] cards were reprinted.		{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px\|File:TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg}}

			While the [[Fellowship Draft Pack]] was unplanned, the [[Towers Draft Pack]] was planned from the start and so excess [[Rare]] cards were printed up-front, meaning that none of those were ever reprinted. As before, the draft-specific runs of [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] cards were reprinted, as well as any cards which were later included in [[Battle of Helm's Deep]] and [[Ents of Fangorn]] Starter Decks.

	The following cards all received an A revision:		The following cards all received an A revision:
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	* {{Card\|Streets of Edoras}}		* {{Card\|Streets of Edoras}}

	~~{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}~~
	~~In addition, there~~ is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs, especially on {{C\|Rohan}} cards. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier~~, as seen in~~ the ~~comparison image~~.		There is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs, especially on {{C\|Rohan}} cards. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier (see image on the right).

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	== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==		== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==
	{{SplashImage\|product 05 booster box variants.jpg\|The 3 BOHD booster boxes produced. Foreground: Target exclusive square box. Upper left: first printing. Upper right (with yellow sticker), second printing.\|500px}}		{{SplashImage\|product 05 booster box variants.jpg\|The 3 BOHD booster boxes produced. Foreground: Target exclusive square box. Upper left: first printing. Upper right (with yellow sticker), second printing.\|500px}}
	[[Battle of Helm's Deep]] was the first set that was sold within retail stores, specifically at Target. When time came to stock it, Target objected to the rectangular form factor of the booster box, so Decipher quickly made a square variant and repackaged already-printed boosters into the new boxes. Demand was high for the set, and because 40% of the supply was being redirected to Target instead of local game stores, there was a shortage that quickly led to boxes going for $600 a box on eBay.		[[Battle of Helm's Deep]] was the first set that was sold within retail stores, specifically at Target. When time came to stock it, Target objected to the rectangular form factor of the booster box, so Decipher quickly made a square variant and repackaged already-printed boosters into the new boxes. Demand was high for the set, and because ~40% of the supply was being redirected to Target instead of local game stores, there was a shortage that quickly led to boxes going for $600 a box on eBay.

	Decipher scrambled to make a second printing to meet demand, shipping the [[Rare]] and [[Foil]] [[Uncut Sheets]] that they were planning on using for prizes back to the printers to be utilized. The new printing thus contained first edition foils and many first edition [[Rare]]s (although some Rare cards ended up needing to be printed). To differentiate the new box, a yellow circle sticker was affixed by the printer.		Decipher scrambled to make a second printing to meet demand, shipping the [[Rare]] and [[Foil]] [[Uncut Sheets]] that they were planning on using for prizes back to the printers to be utilized. The new printing thus contained first edition foils and many first edition [[Rare]]s (although some Rare cards ended up needing to be printed). To differentiate the new box, a yellow circle sticker was affixed by the printer.
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	* {{Card\|Frodo, Master of the Precious}}		* {{Card\|Frodo, Master of the Precious}}
	* {{Card\|Sam, Nice Sensible Hobbit}}		* {{Card\|Sam, Nice Sensible Hobbit}}


			== The Return of the King ==
			Although a [[King Draft Pack]] was planned, no physical version was ever produced (although a digital one was made for the [[Lord of the Rings Online TCG]] platform). The only additional print runs come from cards included in [[Siege of Gondor]] and [[Mount Doom]] starter decks.


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	And from my posting about Helms Deep. 100% of the Base Set was reprinted. Not the starters, Not the foils. So no Starter Premiums were reprinted. That post was buried in Kreg Miller's thread about a complete box collection, missing a Beta and commercial reprint versions of Helms Deep sealed boxes.		And from my posting about Helms Deep. 100% of the Base Set was reprinted. Not the starters, Not the foils. So no Starter Premiums were reprinted. That post was buried in Kreg Miller's thread about a complete box collection, missing a Beta and commercial reprint versions of Helms Deep sealed boxes.
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			\|source=Jim Colson, avid collector and former [[Rider of Rohan]]. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465106970387398/posts/3536082519956489/?comment_id=3536860999878641 Lord of the Rings TCG Facebook group post here.]
			\|text=So in the Starter decks of The movies block sets (yes all the way up thru King Block, (Hence revised Eomer, KoO) there were several utility cards (like Hobbit Sword) that were reprinted from most of the sets in those starter decks, ALSO, there were additional sheet layouts for Deluxe starters as well (I happen to have that uncut sheet), the Deluxe starter decks were different than the regular starter decks (Remember, the artwork on the rulebook for Towers Deluxe was different than the Rulebook in TTT base set starters.) AND finally, there are "beta" starter Decks from FOTR. You can find a "B" beta symbol on those starter decks, and the cards inside are all reprinted.. So there are cards reprints and revisions found throughout those products. That is how we got the Mirror of Galadriel in Revision B.
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	{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}		{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}
	In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen ~~below~~.		In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs, especially on {{C\|Rohan}} cards. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen in the comparison image.

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	* {{Card\|Streets of Edoras}}		* {{Card\|Streets of Edoras}}

			{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}
	In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.		In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.
	~~{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}~~
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	In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.		In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.
	{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}		{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}
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	== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==		== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==

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	In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.		In addition, there is a noticeable difference between the initial run of [[The Two Towers]] and later runs. On later runs, the saturation on the template is heavier, the print information below the collector's information is blurred, and the text is slightly thicker and heavier, as seen below.
	~~[[File:~~TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg~~\|thumb\|left~~\|Left~~: original~~ run, ~~Right:~~ second run.]]		{{SplashImage\|TTT_Saturation_Comp.jpg\|Left card, initial run, right card, second run.\|500px}}

	== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==		== Battle of Helm's Deep Print Runs ==