Tolkien’s iconic scenes.

The closest thing many American fans got was the 1978 animated film by Ralph Bakshi.

But now a new treasure has been unveiled.

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Below, check out five of our favorite moments.

In Jackson’sFellowship, viewers see Gandalf’s fireworks form a gigantic dragon.

In Jackson’s films, this flashback opensThe Return of the King.

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Jackson famously jettisoned the section ofFellowshipthat involves the character Tom Bombadil.

Check out the bugging eyes on that bird puppet!

Trekking through Moria

What isLOTRwithout its giant battles?

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Soviet Lord of The Rings

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Soviet Lord of The Rings

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