Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, cultures, and art of Tomb Raider.
The 2001 blockbuster Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was one of the first commercially successful films based on a video game series, but many fans might not be aware of the film’s troubled development. From numerous script revisions to Angelina Jolie’s initial reluctance to take on the role to a rushed …
“The Widescreen Adventures of Lara Croft” – Q&A With the Series’ Creator Continue Reading
2021 was a big year for Tomb Raider fans as the popular video game (and film) franchise celebrated a new milestone: its 25th anniversary. The Crystal Dynamics community management team did a commendable job of commemorating this special occasion with a year-long program of online events, fan spotlights, and merchandise …
25 Ways ‘Tomb Raider’ Fans Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary Continue Reading
Earlier this year, I interviewed Tomb Raider fan and Blender model designer Jason Chester to learn more about his incredible series of low-polygon models based on the groundbreaking 1996 game. And, as promised, he went on to create a series of models based on the 1997 sequel, completing this mammoth …
Jason Chester’s ‘Tomb Raider II’ Low-Polygon Models Continue Reading
Tomb Raider fans never cease to find creative new ways to celebrate their fandom and pay tribute to the games that inspire them, and Jason Chester is no exception. For the past few months, Jason has designed and created low-poly models of each of Tomb Raider I’s levels, which can …
Jason Chester’s Low-Poly ‘Tomb Raider’ Models Continue Reading
Mattel may have released a Lara Croft Barbie doll to celebrate the release of the 2018 film but Tomb Raider fans have been collecting and creating custom clothing for their Tonner Doll Lara Croft dolls long before Alicia Vikander stepped into the intrepid adventurer’s boots. One of these devoted fans …
Christophe Croft’s ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Tonner Doll Collection Continue Reading
Swap your game controller for a pack of coloured pencils and get ready to unleash your inner artist because Dark Horse Comics is publishing a Tomb Raider colouring book in February! The book, which has been created in conjunction with Square Enix, will celebrate some of Lara Croft’s greatest adventures …
‘Tomb Raider’ Colouring Book Coming in February 2019 Continue Reading
Ever since the “End of the Beginning” trailer made its public debut on April 27, cosplayers around the world have been begging for reference pictures of Lara Croft’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider outfit. And with E3 and Gamescom just around the corner, co-developer Crystal Dynamics decided to lend cosplayers …
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Cosplay Guide Continue Reading
Survivor Reborn admin Lori and her husband Jay recently spent ten incredible days in Egypt and brought along their Rock Candy Lara Croft figure, who was more than happy to pose for photos in front of some of the country’s key attractions. From the pyramids at Giza to the Graeco-Roman …
Survivor Reborn Takes Lara Croft on an Egyptian Adventure Continue Reading
Do you like learning about ancient history and faraway lands? Well, if you’re a regular visitor to this site, I think it’s safe to assume that you do. So let me point you in the direction of a phenomenal documentary series: History and Geography in Tomb Raider! History and Geography …
“History and Geography in ‘Tomb Raider'” Continue Reading
There may not be a LEGO game set in the Tomb Raider universe (yet) but I’m sure many of us would sell our souls for a LEGO Tomb Raider game after seeing this fan-made recreation of Croft Manor. Die-hard Tomb Raider fan and LEGO aficionado Ross Kearney created a spectacular mash-up of Croft …
‘Tomb Raider’ Fan Recreates Croft Manor in LEGO Worlds Continue Reading
In late 2016, Crystal Dynamics launched the very first annual Official Tomb Raider Fansite Program Awards as a way of showcasing the creativity and noteworthy achievements of this diverse (and highly talented) fan community. Two winners were chosen for each category – one voted for by the community of fansite …
The 2016 Official Tomb Raider Fansite Program Awards Continue Reading
Long-time visitors to this site will probably be familiar with Tomb Raider fan Jean Michel Thery’s stunning hand-made dioramas. Over the years, he’s made models of Egyptian tombs and Mesoamerican pyramids, created an amazingly detailed diorama of an Angkorian temple similar to those seen in The Last Revelation and the first …
Lara Croft Fan Builds Model of ‘Tomb Raider 2013’ Mountain Shrine Continue Reading
When rumours of a new Tomb Raider film failed to come to fruition, fans wasted no time filling in the void in their fandom. Last year, we were treated to Croft, a 20-minute film shot in British Columbia, Canada, and starring Cassandra Ebner. And now there’s another fan-produced film on …
Hunted: A Fan Film Based on Tomb Raider Continue Reading
Regular visitors to this blog will probably be familiar with Jean Michel Thery’s stunning Tomb Raider models, such as this Egyptian tomb model inspired by Last Revelation or this model of an Angkorian temple. For this beautiful work of art, Jean Michel drew inspiration from Tomb Raider 2013 and created a model …
Jean Michel Thery’s “Well of Tears” Model Continue Reading
In December, I posted a gallery of photos of Jean Michel Thery’s Tomb Raider-inspired models to help showcase his talent and share his work with other Tomb Raider fans. This time around, he’s kindly allowed me to share photos of another of his creations, a model of an Angkor temple. …
Photo Gallery: Jean Michel Thery’s Angkor Temple Model Continue Reading
Most of you have probably heard about this by now but for those of you who haven’t, a brand new Tomb Raider fan film was released online during the Christmas holidays and it’s already made quite an impression both online and off. Croft is a non-profit short film that was inspired by …
Croft (2013) Continue Reading
If you’ve been visiting the Archaeology of Tomb Raider Facebook page recently, you may have seen some photos of an Ancient Egyptian-themed Tomb Raider model. This beautiful work of art was created by Jean Michel Thery and since he doesn’t have his own blog or website, I offered to share …
Photo Gallery: Jean Michel Thery’s Tomb Raider Models Continue Reading
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