LOTR here! I have not played TH but have seen it played at chi expo last year.
I am a big fan of interactive toys on the pf. The ramp shot with the magnet is sweet and battling balrog is fun. But really all one has to say is George Gomez and its a sell for me! lol
As for TH, there is lots of unused space on the pf. Surprised really compared to woz, he took advantage of the widebody and put it to good use. TH just lacks in that aspect, could have used a upper pf with two mini flippers and made it like the barrel scene in the movie. Where they battle to get down the river.