DrNate said:

I've been noticing that myself. No clue what's going on there.

I've been told you don't want to rely on Amazon for quick releases of board games, they aren't set up to keep a close eye on release dates. Use an online board game retailer.

In Japan there are only few shops handling English language boardgames...so I'm afraid amazon is the best choice here. As for the US I think there are so many different opportunities..

DrNate said:

lol, I've been thinking the same thing. And also the situation here might cool down while I am asleep, too!

Narsil0420 said:

Narsil0420 said:

Duly noted. I will skulk around the internet to see if there is any good retailer, maybe one I have used in the past. I did use Strike Zone to get the Marvel Boardgame from FFG, that seemed to go well. May go back to them again.

Expansions and extra core sets will be from the FLGS, assuming they have any (not a sure thing, they had no heroclix last time I was there)

Does anybody know if ffg will anounce the release date anytime soon? Or will the game be suddenly available...?

The next date we will get comes when the game ships to distributors. From that point, it is 4-7 days until it is one shelves.

DrNate said:

While I typically recommend the FLGS, if you are specifically looking for an online retailer that currently has a pre-order up I would recommend Miniature Market. They usually ship pretty fast.

Anyone knows if the release date will be the same for N/A and Europe ?

servant of the secret fire said:

Prolly not, N/A usually gets stuff before.

Here in Spain we have the 18th of april as a release date (from EDGE).

Trisch_Fateluder said:

Best news of the month.If this is true mate you just made my day .

servant of the secret fire said:

I can confirm that - I also got a news from one of the publishers. The release date is 17th/18th April 2011. I wonder only how long will we have to wait to get it in Europe? I hope not to long.

Trisch_Fateluder said:

I'm from Portugal, so, this means that the Portugal release date should be the same Does your games come in english or spanish??

BioDio said:

Hi, I'm from Spain too and our games come in spanish.

P.D. Sorry if there is any mistakes but english it's not my native language.

Polish Distributor Galakta stated today that localised edition of LotR would be published on 17th April, ALONGSIDE the international Edition - which hopefully means we can get both versions on that day.

Jhocar said:

I like toplay these game in English instead of Portuguese or any other language, but I guess that the international edition should be released here in the same week =) yay!

BioDio said:

Lo and behold, another Portuguese person! How nice to see a fellow countryman around.

As for the release date, I'm going to be very annoyed if Portugal/Spain get it before the UK, since I pre-ordered it from Maelstrom Games hahahah. Ahh I'll just have to wait and see

I am a Portuguese American and am also really excited for this game. I hope the distributors get the game soon so my local gamestore will have it. An early arrival wouldn't hurt either.

Italy publisher Stratelibri has 15th April as Release Date

Dasor said:

I am counting days on my wall like a prisoner .

servant of the secret fire said:

Hmmm...and right before/after the HBO Game of Thrones series...going to be a big month for FFG and me!

servant of the secret fire said:

I am counting days on my wall like a prisoner .

I'm too busy playing other games to notice the wait .

Dam said:

servant of the secret fire said:

I am counting days on my wall like a prisoner .

I'm too busy playing other games to notice the wait .

This is only a temporary solution.I prefer sports as a hobby but wen i return home and as a Tolkien maniac Middle -Earth comes to my mind .

Beers are ready, friends are ready, delivery is ready.The only think we miss is the game and patience lol.

servant of the secret fire said:

Man, you don't have any beers!

All the LotR avatars are down. No pre-order option on Amazon. This game is not hitting stateside.