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Lord of the Rings Action Flipz
Artbox - 2002

Notes:  It is very difficult to tell some of the hobby-sticker variations apart
from each other, but Futuristguy has provided some great explanations that
you can view here. Flipz and stickers measure approximately 2-1/4" square.
Because some of the clues on telling the stickers apart work better with some
stickers than others, Dérik Dufour offers his suggestions, which I post at the
bottom of this page. One basic problem is that it's a lot easier to tell them apart
if you have all three types to compare, and more difficult to identify them if
you only have one type! Many thanks to Jennifer Johnson, Joann Girard, and
Futuristguy for the updates!

In 2003, Artbox began issuing exclusive factory tins covering the three series.
Information on these tins is posted here.

Hobby Box: 24 packs of 4 flipz + 1 chromium sticker.
Common sets: approx. 1.53 per box if collation were perfect.
Common chromium sticker sets: approximately 0.42 per box.
U.K. Retail Box: 24 packs of 2 flipz + 1 sticker.
Common sets: approximately 0.75 per box.
Sticker sets: approximately 1.00 per box.

No.   Text / Title                                                Front Title / Scene

 01   Relive the Fellowship's adventure in the ultimate tale o    (Title - top left)
 02   Join the Fellowship of the Ring at the beginning of thei    (Title - top right)
 03   See the Fellowship battle overwhelming odds against the     (Title - middle left)
 04   Witness the power of unity amongst the Hobbits, Wizards,    (Title - middle right)
 05   The first in a trilogy of films based on J.R.R. Tokien's    (Title - bottom left)
 06   The journey begins with the Fellowship of the Ring.         (Title - bottom right)
 07   Bilbo Baggins possesses a rare passion for adventure - a    Bilbo Baggins
 08   "Even the smallest person can change the course of the f    Frodo
 09   Gandalf, knowing that The One Ring must be destroyed, le    Gandalf
 10   The immortal Elf Lord, Elrond, is the founder of Rivende    Elrond
 11   The Lady Galadriel is the Elven Queen of Lothlorien and     Galadriel
 12   Daughter of Elrond, Arwen is an Elven princess who falls    Arwen
 13   Chosen as one of the Fellowship, Boromir is the eldest s    Boromir
 14   Stout in stature and quick in temper, Gimli represents t    Gimli
 15   Gifted with the keen senses of the Elves, Legolas is the    Legolas
 16   The son of Arathorn, Aragorn, also known as Strider, is     Strider
 17   Once head of the council of Wise and member of the Istar    Saruman
 18   Orcs are the evil race of Middle-earth, and followers of    Orcs
 19   Hooded and faceless, the Ringwraiths serve Sauron in the    Ringwraiths
 20   The Uruk-Hai are a formidable creation. Bred by Saruman     Uruk-Hai
 21   Sam enjoys a quiet moment in the Shire with Frodo Baggin    Hobbiton
 22   Gandalf makes his way to Hobbiton in anticipation of the    Gandalf
 23   All of Hobbiton turns out for the momentous occasion - t    Hobbiton
 24   Hobbits look on as Bilbo deftly describes his tumultuous    Bilbo Baggins
 25   Bilbo addresses the crowd with a stirring speech...and t    Bilbo Baggins
 26   Gandalf departs Hobbiton on a matter of grave importance    Gandalf
 27   Not known as an adventuresome lot, Hobbits Frodo, Pippin    Hobbits
 28   Gandalf confides in Saruman that The One Ring has been f    Wizards
 29   Saruman is the most powerful of Istari wizards - as deno    Saruman
 30   Among Sauron's dark forces are the feared Nazgul - the c    Ringwraiths
 31   The Hobbits hide inside a hollow log as a Ringwraith dis    Hobbitsw
 32   Strider sits patiently at the Prancing Pony Inn at Bree,    Strider
 33   Sensing trouble, the Bree Gatekeeper ventures into the n    Ringwraiths
 34   Sam, Merry, and Pippin go against the wishes of Strider     Hobbits
 35   Frodo and his companions prepare to face danger as they     Hobbits
 36   As the Dark Riders advance upon Frodo and his companions    Strider
 37   The Elf Princess prepares to defend Frodo, knowing that     Arwen
 38   With Frodo in tow, Arwen mounts Asfaloth, the fastest of    Arwen
 39   The Ringwraiths attempt to capture Frodo and Arwen are f    Ringwraiths
 40   Gloating, Saruman examines his greatest creation, Lurtz,    Saruman
 41   Saruman explains that Orcs were once Elves - tainted, to    Uruk-Hai
 42   Saruman's deadliest creatures, the Uruk-Hai, are identif    Uruk-Hai
 43   Galadriel, the Elven Queen, uses her powers to see into     Galadriel
 44   Gandalf addresses the council in Rivendell, and explains    Gandalf
 45   Elrond prepares the mighty Elven forces for the coming b    Elven Army
 46   A contingency of Elven royalty, including the Lady Galad    Galadriel
 47   The Fellowship, made up of nine travelers, journey by bo    The Fellowship
 48   Moria, the ancient city beneath the Misty Mountains, and    Moria Orcs
 49   The Orcs are fearsome foes who have forged weapons in th    Orcs
 50   One of the many forces of evil to inhabit Middle earth,     Orcs
 51   Passage through the Mines of Moria proved treacherous, t    Orcs
 52   Orcs look on as the Fellowship narrowly escapes the Mine    Orcs
 53   The Uruk-Hai warriors, commanded by Lurtz, launch their     Uruk-Hai
 54   Sensing that the Hobbits are nearby, the Uruk-Hai press     Uruk-Hai
 55   Setting aside his dislike for Elves, Gimli fights bravel    Gimli
 56   Gimli prepares for the final battle against Saruman's fo    Gimli
 57   Being human, Boromir succumbs to the power of The One Ri    Boromir
 58   Aragorn pledges to protect Frodo with his life as the ba    Strider
 59   The sur aim, mighty bow, and swift Elven arrows take the    Legolas
 60   In an attempt to rescue two Hobbits from Saruman's clutc    Boromir


CHASE STICKERS

Chromium Stickers (1 sticker chosen from 3 types per Hobby pack; these, approx. 1:2.4 packs)

 01   Arwen
 02   Bilbo Baggins
 03   Frodo
 04   Saruman
 05   Gandalf
 06   Galadriel
 07   Hobbits
 08   Rivendell
 09   Ringwraiths
 10   Legolas
 11   Strider
 12   Orcs
 13   Gandalf
 14   Cave Troll
 15   Sam
 16   Prologue
 17   Sauron
 18   Balrog
 19   Minas Tirith
 20   Ringwraiths
 21   Frodo
 22   The One Ring
 23   Saruman
 24   Cave Troll

Rainbow Foil Chromium Stickers (1:3 Hobby packs)

 01   Arwen
 02   Bilbo Baggins
 03   Frodo
 04   Saruman
 05   Gandalf
 06   Galadriel
 07   Hobbits
 08   Rivendell
 09   Ringwraiths
 10   Legolas
 11   Strider
 12   Orcs
 13   Gandalf
 14   Cave Troll
 15   Sam
 16   Prologue
 17   Sauron
 18   Balrog
 19   Minas Tirith
 20   Ringwraiths
 21   Frodo
 22   The One Ring
 23   Saruman
 24   Cave Troll

Mosaic Chrome Holo Stickers (1:4 Hobby packs)

 01   Arwen
 02   Bilbo Baggins
 03   Frodo
 04   Saruman
 05   Gandalf
 06   Galadriel
 07   Hobbits
 08   Rivendell
 09   Ringwraiths
 10   Legolas
 11   Strider
 12   Orcs
 13   Gandalf
 14   Cave Troll
 15   Sam
 16   Prologue
 17   Sauron
 18   Balrog
 19   Minas Tirith
 20   Ringwraiths
 21   Frodo
 22   The One Ring
 23   Saruman
 24   Cave Troll

Stickers (1 per pack, U.K. Retail)

 01   Arwen
 02   Bilbo Baggins
 03   Elrond
 04   Frodo
 05   Gandalf
 06   Lurtz
 07   Uruk-Hai
 08   Gimli
 09   Hobbits [Sam and Frodo]
 10   Gandalf
 11   Legolas
 12   Orcs
 13   Hobbits
 14   Gandalf
 15   Ringwraiths
 16   Orcs
 17   Saruman
 18   Hobbits
 19   Ringwraiths
 20   Strider
 21   Hobbits
 22   Uruk-Hai
 23   Frodo
 24   Galadriel


CHASE FLIPZ

Rare Action Flipz (Hobby packs)

 R1   Bilbo Baggins
 R2   Frodo / Gandalf
 R3   Sauron
 R4   Cave Troll
 R5   Cave Troll
 R6   Prologue

Ultra-Rare Action Flipz (Hobby packs)

UR1   Ringwraiths / Hobbits
UR2   The Mines of Moria / Moria Orcs
UR3   Gandalf / Saruman

Box-Topper Action Flipz (Glued to Hobby boxes; same as promos below)

ci1   The Fellowship (Promo)
ci2   Ringwraiths (Promo)

Rare Action Flipz (1:8 U.K. Retail packs)

AF1   Sauron
AF2   Cave Troll
AF3   Saruman

Card Album

 --   (Binder)
 A1   Ringwraiths (Bonus Action Flipz)
        The Black Gates are the gateway to the ashen land of Mordor. 
        Through these huge, hinged gates will pass the Ringwraiths, on
        their quest to find The One Ring.

Special Bonus Flipz (with package offer from Artbox)

SP1   Saruman
        Saruman's love of power overcame his wisdom, and all those to
        whom he had been known as a friend became his enemies. He bred a
        vast army of terrible Uruk-Hai warrior to conquer their lands and
        destroy them.

Factory Tin Set

 --    Gandalf (tin illustration)
 --    (60-card base set)
FotR1  Gandalf (featuring Balrog; exclusive flipz)


PROMO FLIPZ

P1    Frodo (dealer promo)
P2    Orcs (dealer promo)
P3    Saruman (San Diego Comic Con)
P4    Gandalf (San Diego Comic Con)
P5    The Fellowship / The Evil of Middle Earth (San Diego Comic Con)
P6    Frodo / The One Ring (San Diego Comic Con)
ci1   The Fellowship (U.K.)
ci2   Ringwraiths (U.K.)
--    (Dealer sell sheet)


Dérik's explanation on how to distinguish sticker types:

I have a easy way to see the difference between the 3 different versions of the
stickers (regular chrome, Rainbow chrome, mosaic/squared).
 
You will need the stickers #23 (Saruman) and a good source of light.
 
Put the 3 stickers side by side and look in the window behind Saruman.
 
- The Regular chrome: There's nothing in the window.
- The Rainbow chrome: You can see the rainbow easily in the window.
- The mosaic/squared: You see the small square in the window.
 
Use the same technique with the other stickers, put side by side and compare.