Myths and Stories from the Slavs

It is as great an offence against a child to starve his mind as to starve his body...

It is as great an offence against a child to starve his mind as to starve his body...

It is as great an offence against a child to starve his mind as to starve his body...

Many imagine Wizards as great and powerful beings, moving the very powers of the world in subtle yet significant ways towards a grand design. Yet, Wizards come in all manner of being, and some prefer the company of critters to the company of kings.Tasked with guiding the inhabitants of Middle-earth in their struggle against Sauron, Wizards varied widely in form and nature. While some moved among the powers of the world, giving counsel in war and wielding their wonderous ways to reshape empires, others were more subtle. Eschewing grand halls or battlements, there was one among the Istari who instead sought the solace of the wilderness, preferring the company of wild creatures to that of kings. To those who might not peer more closely, Radagast the Brown is a gentle hermit, soft in character and mind, often fumbling or fretful, with tattered robes and mismatched footwear, his raiment home to a bewildering menagerie of miniature beasts and fungi. This façade is an illusion so complete eve…

In the sanctum of Orthanc, Saruman's pride swelled like a storm-tossed sea, and it was there that the seeds of his treachery and covetousness took root, casting an ominous shadow upon the land.Chief of the Istari, the order of Wizards dispatched to Middle-earth on a solemn quest to rouse its inhabitants against the looming menace of Sauron's resurgence, Saruman stood as a being of profound cunning and might. Yet, in the end, it was the Wizard's towering pride that proved to be his most grievous flaw, ultimately paving the way for his corruption and subsequent downfall.SARUMAN THE WHITEIntroducing the pinnacle of artisanal craftsmanship: Saruman the White, brought to life in exquisite detail by our master sculptors. Every stroke of the brush, every delicate etching, and every nuanced texture within his robes has been painstakingly crafted to capture the essence of Middle-earth's most notorious wizard. The resplendent intricacies of his flowing beard, the intensity in his piercing gaze, …

I am the servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the Flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you! Flame of Udûn! Go back to the Shadow. YOU...SHALL NOT...PASS!Prime 1 Studio is incredibly proud to bring the definitive version of the GREY wizard to our Premium Masterline Series: the 1:4 Scale PMLOTR-12UT: GANDALF THE GREY ULTIMATE VERSION from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING!Gandalf was a Maiar, sent to Middle-Earth to assist the growing number of free peoples allied against the looming threat of the Dark Lord, Sauron. He took the shape of an old man, which belied his great strength and power. Today, Prime 1 Studio brings you a 32-inch-tall Gandalf the Grey, standing his ground in the Dwarven halls of Khazad-dûm, against a threat of immense proportions!Prime 1 Studio sculptors have scored a direct hit with the likeness of Sir Ian McKellen in this stunning scene. With his flowing locks, and billowy GREY robes, holding aloft his magical staff and his sword, Glamdring, Gan…

Iron Studios present a statue inspired by the lifelike comic book version of Batman!True to the concepts of his origins, clad in one of his most iconic and essential uniforms in black and gray, with the iconic golden utility belt composed of pouches around his waist, the nocturnal protector of Gotham stands with his arms crossed, on a base featuring elements of the gothic and dark architecture of his city. Inspired by one of his most acclaimed comic book representations, award-winning and a best-seller, showcasing an ultra-realistic vision in his design, with the legendary superhero in a lifelike fabric uniform where the hood adheres like a second skin to his face, revealing his eyes and making his expressions more human, turning his mask into part of his face. Iron Studios presents the spectacular Batman DC Trinity - DC Comics - Legacy Replica 1/4 statue, featuring the most realistic Caped Crusader from the comic books, in a grandiose work of art created using the latest 3D modeling t…

Perfect for readers of Last Stop Auschwitz, The Volunteer and The Tattooist of Auschwitz'This is an extraordinary biography. A gripping narrative that opens as derring-do wartime escape drama rapidly turns into a horror story about man's inhumanity to man...Important and unforgettable' JONATHAN DIMBLEBYThe awe-inspiring and gripping true story of the young man who survived not one, but three concentration camps, only - in the final days of the war - to be bombed while aboard a Nazi prison boat.Stowed away on top of a train, twenty-year-old Wim Aloserij escapes the obligatory work camps in Nazi-ruled Germany in 1943. The young man from Amsterdam then goes into hiding on a farm - sleeping in a wooden chest hidden underground. But it's not to last.In the cover of night, Wim is captured during a raid and transported to the infamous Gestapo prison in Amsterdam. There, his life changes forever as he is thrown into the nightmare of the Holocaust and transported to Camp Amersfoort - the first …

Welcome to the family. Marvel Studios is set to introduce its First Family in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a stylish, 1960s-inspired reboot that blends retro-futurism with thrilling superhero adventure. The Fantastic Four comes together to face cosmic threats like Galactus and the Silver Surfer, while balancing their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond. Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, is the brilliant mind, moral compass, and father figure of the team. Reed is not just the smartest man alive but also a devoted husband and expectant father, grappling with both scientific curiosity and emotional responsibility. Having the ability to stretch, deform, and reform himself into virtually any shape, he is far from a typical hero. Reed's power is rooted in intellect, and he constantly weighs the fate of the world against the needs of his family.Sideshow and Hot Toys are proud to present the Mister Fantastic Sixth Scale Collectible Figure. This figure offers four disp…

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