Tengwar Anthologies

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The sealed Tengwar cards included in the first three Anthologies.
An opened copy of The Return of the King Anthology

For a description of the writing used on cards released in these Anthologies, see Tengwar.


Tengwar Anthologies were premium collector's products which were the primary means of distributing Tengwar cards. Each Anthology came with a quality box capable of holding up to 600 cards, several Booster Packs from various sets within the block, 18 cards rendered with Tengwar lettering instead of English, and a booklet which contained the translations of each card with a checklist for the block (except for the WOTR Anthology, which omitted the booklet for unknown reasons).

Anthologies were released one per block, usually a few months after a block was superseded. This was presumably so that the cards chosen could be properly selected as the highlights of the block, rather than guessing beforehand. There was never an Anthology released for Hunters Block, as by that time Decipher had imploded and there were barely enough employees left to get the block out the door, let alone any supplementary product.

The released Anthologies are as follows:

Tengwar Card Releases[edit]

Card Source Release Date Cards
The Fellowship of the Ring Anthology[1] 2003-07-25

The One Ring, Isildur's Bane (1R1T)

Gimli, Son of Gloin (1R13T)

Gimli's Battle Axe (1R14T)

Arwen, Daughter of Elrond (1R30T)

Legolas, Greenleaf (1R50T)

Gandalf, Friend of the Shirefolk (1R72T)

Servant of the Secret Fire (1R83T)

Aragorn, Ranger of the North (1R89T)

Boromir, Lord of Gondor (1R96T)

The Saga of Elendil (1R114T)

Lurtz, Servant of Isengard (1R127T)

Cave Troll of Moria, Scourge of the Black Pit (1R165T)

Úlairë Enquëa, Lieutenant of Morgul (1U231T)

The Witch-king, Lord of Angmar (1R237T)

Morgul Hunter (1R256T)

The Balrog, Flame of Udun (2R52T)

Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer (2C102T)

Mithril-coat (2R105T)

The Two Towers Anthology[2] 2004-02-25

The One Ring, Answer To All Riddles (4R1T)

Hides (4R19T)

Legolas, Dauntless Hunter (4R73T)

Gandalf, The White Wizard (4C90T)

Shadowfax (4R100T)

Treebeard, Earthborn (4R103T)

Gríma, Wormtongue (4R154T)

Saruman, Black Traitor (4R173T)

Uglúk, Servant of Saruman (4R176T)

Desert Lord (4R219T)

Easterling Captain (4R225T)

Simbelmynë (4R289T)

Frodo, Courteous Halfling (4R301T)

Aragorn, Wingfoot (4P364T)

Gollum, Stinker (5R25T)

Sméagol, Slinker (5R29T)

Grishnákh, Orc Captain (5R100T)

Úlairë Toldëa, Winged Sentry (6R88T)

DGMA Tournament Prize 2004-03

Sting, Baggins Heirloom (5R116T)

The Return of the King Anthology[3] 2004-10-20

The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry (7R2T)

Úlairë Cantëa, Faster Than Winds (7R211T)

The Witch-king, Morgul King (7R221T)

Éomer, Skilled Tactician (7R227T)

Merry, Swordthain (7R321T)

Pippin, Wearer of Black and Silver (7R324T)

Gandalf, Leader of Men (8R15T)

Shelob, Eater of Light (8R25T)

King of the Dead, Oathbreaker (8R38T)

Castamir of Umbar (8R51T)

Corsair Marauder (8R57T)

Grond, Hammer of the Underworld (8R103T)

Arwen, Queen of Elves and Men (10R6T)

Elrond, Venerable Lord (10R9T)

Aragorn, Elessar Telcontar (10R25T)

Gothmog, Lieutenant of Morgul (10R88T)

Sam, Great Elf Warrior (10P122T)

Decipher.com Store Promotion ?

Andúril, Flame of the West (7R79T)

The War of the Ring Anthology[4] 2005-08-19

The One Ring, The Ring of Rings (11R1T)

Gandalf, Leader of the Company (11S33T)

Aragorn, Strider (11R54T)

Boromir, Hero of Osgiliath (11R57T)

Goblin Hordes (11R123T)

The Witch-king, Captain of the Nine Riders (11R226T)

Elrond, Witness to History (12R17T)

Watch and Wait (12R35T)

Saruman, Of Many Colours (12R54T)

The Mouth of Sauron, Messenger of Mordor (12S73T)

The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12R79T)

Úlairë Cantëa, Black Assassin (12R174T)

Gimli, Lord of the Glittering Caves (13R5T)

Déagol, Fateful Finder (13R46T)

Orc Crusher (13R112T)

Théoden, The Renowned (13R137T)

Sam, Bearer of Great Need (13R156T)

Uruk Rogue (13R174T)

German War of the Ring Anthology? 2005-08-19?

The One Ring, The Ring of Rings (11R1T)

Gandalf, Leader of the Company (11R1T)

Aragorn, Strider (11R54T)

Boromir, Hero of Osgiliath (11R57T)

Goblin Hordes (11R123T)

The Witch-king, Captain of the Nine Riders (11R1T)

Elrond, Witness to History (12R17T)

Watch and Wait (12R35T)

Saruman, Of Many Colours (12R54T)

The Mouth of Sauron, Messenger of Mordor (12S73T)

The Balrog, The Terror of Khazad-dum (12R79T)

Úlairë Cantëa, Black Assassin (12R174T)

Gimli, Lord of the Glittering Caves (11R1T)

Déagol, Fateful Finder (13R46T)

Orc Crusher (13R112T)

Théoden, The Renowned (13R137T)

Sam, Bearer of Great Need (13R156T)

Uruk Rogue (13R174T)




References[edit]

  1. Initial announcement: [1]; subsequent delay announcement: [2]
  2. Initial announcement: [3], subsequent delay: [4]
  3. Pulled from ROTK Anthology announcement on the Wayback: [5]
  4. Pulled from the Wayback: [6] and [7]




Physical Products
Card Product Booster Packs
The Fellowship of the RingMines of MoriaRealms of the Elf-lords
The Two TowersBattle of Helm's DeepEnts of Fangorn
Return of the KingSiege of GondorMount Doom
Reflections
ShadowsBlack RiderBloodlines
The HuntersRise of SarumanTreachery & Deceit
Starter Decks The Fellowship of the RingMines of MoriaRealms of the Elf-lords
The Two TowersBattle of Helm's DeepEnts of Fangorn
Return of the KingSiege of GondorMount Doom
ShadowsBlack RiderBloodlines
The HuntersRise of Saruman
Deluxe Starter Sets The Fellowship of the RingThe Two Towers
Draft Packs Fellowship Draft PackTowers Draft PackExpanded Middle-earth
Card Variants Print Runs (First Edition, A Revision, B Revision, Duplicate Version) • ReprintsFoilTengwarLegends (RF)Legends Masterworks
Tengwar Anthologies The Fellowship of the Ring AnthologyThe Two Towers AnthologyThe Return of the King AnthologyThe War of the Ring Anthology
Complete Packs The Nine Riders CollectionThe Wraith CollectionAge's End
Prizes League KitsDGMA PrizesTournament Prize SupportTournament Foils
Promo Distribution Oversized CardsMagazine InsertsDVD InsertsRetail Reward IncentivesEvent PromosThe Countdown CollectionThe Weta CollectionLOTRO Promos
Other Two-Player QuickStart SetRace to Mount DoomWeta Book CardsProduct Box CountsUncut SheetsSpacer CardsCustomizable League CardsHunters Design-a-Card Contest
Unreleased Beta Cards Of Very Little Importance (Beta)Fortune of Fate (Beta)Always a Baggins in Bag End (Beta)Maiden of the Golden Ale (Beta)Ripples in the Pool (Beta)Of Very Little Importance (Beta)It's the Beard (Beta)There are NO Dwarven Women! (Beta)
Non-card Product Merchandise HatsT-shirtsPinsPostersPostcardsBindersAd SpotsDice
Magazines Scrye MagazineInQuest MagazineFan Club Official Movie Magazine

Scrye TTT Player's GuideScrye ROTK Player's Guide

Unreleased Merch 2002 Toy Fair CalendarFilm Cell CardsOfficial Signed Cards
New Line Fax Proofs Lithograph ProofsBalrog Promo ProofMines of Moria Booster Pack ProofsMines of Moria Card ProofsMines of Moria Packaging ProofsMines of Moria Poster ProofToy Fair Calendar ProposalMines of Moria Sell Sheet ProofRealms of the Elf-lords Promo ProofsFilm Cell Card Proposal