Aragorn 4 in to 5 in 1979

ARAGORN:

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

ARAGORN:  “The valiant warrior, Aragorn was the direct descendant of the last King of Gondor.  Himself, the son of Aragorn II, fifteenth Chieftain of the Dunedain of Arnor, Aragorn was raised by Elrond after his father had died in battle when Aragorn was only two years old.  On his twentieth birthday, Elrond told him of his heritage and royal lineage.  Aragorn became a Ranger of the North wandering about until his destiny could be fulfilled through the friendship of Gandalf the Grey and the others of the Fellowship of the Ring which he hesp guide during the journey.  A brave fighter, and possibly, the wisest of living men, Aragorn was known to Frodo as “Strider,” a name used at their first meeting at Bree when their attachment began.”

Frodo Baggins 4 in to 5 in 1979

FRODO BAGGINS:

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

FRODO BAGGINS:  “The central figure of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit Frodo was the Ring-bearer who made the heroic odyssey to mount Doom.  His quest to destroy the One Ring was commissioned by the Council of Elrond on behalf of the Free Peoples of Middle-earth.  Born in Buckland, Frodo came to Hobbiton when he was adopted by his cousin, Bilbo Baggins.  Although Bilbo was 78 years his senior, Frodo shared his birth date, September 22^nd.  They also shared talents for writing history, skills in adapting to strange languages and customs, an abundant love of adventure as well as great courage and remarkable fortitude.  Frodo was a simple being suddenly thrust into the center of great events and he rose bravely to meet and conquer every challenge.”

Frodo's Horse 4 in to 5 in 1979

This white horse is very hard to find especially with good color.  The horse is white an in most cases over time has turned to yellow.  Even with a good example you can see along the seems where the glue has started to yellow a little even with good examples of this horse.

Gandalf the Grey 4 in to 5 in 1979

GANDALF THE GREY:

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

Gandalf the Grey:  “The chief strategist of The War of the Rings, Gandalf was of the Istari, one of the Wizards of Middle-earth.  He was the greatest opponent of the Dark Lord in the Third Age and he, perhaps more than any other, was responsible for the ultimate victory in the war.  A steadfast friend of all the Free Peoples, Gandalf was able to rally all good creatures, nations and their rulers to the cause and thereby save Middle-earth from the forces of evil.  He led not only the free armies with his wisdom and courage but also the course of Frodo on a close and personal level.  It was in his close personal friendship with the simple creatures of Middle-earth, to whom he was often known as Mithrandir (‘Grey Wanderer’), that Gandalf achieved perhaps his greatest victory.”

Gollum 4 in to 5 in 1979

Gollum:

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

GOLLUM (Smeagol):  “For nearly five hundred years, Gollum was the possessor of the One Ring.  He murdered his companion on a fishing expedition to take the Ring which had been lost for over two thousand years until they discovered it accidentally.  Once he had the Ring, Smeagol came under its terrible power and was soon expelled from his community.  In addition to his increasingly unpleasant habis, he had developed the nasty practice of making unpleasant glottal sounds in his throat from which the name Gollum evolved.  He became a miserable, misshapen, evil-minded, big-eyed creature unable to endure the sun or light.  When he lost the Ring, Gollum’s fate was sealed as he wandered in hope of repossessing that which he called his precious.”

Ringwraith 4 in to 5 in 1979

RINGWRAITHS:

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

RINGWRAITHS:  “Slaves of the Nine Rings, the Ringwraiths were the most feared and the most terrible of all the black servants of Sauron.  In the Black Speech of Mordor, the Nine Lords were called Nazgul.  Once mortal men, they were ensnared by the Dark Lord through the Nine Rings in the sixteenth century of the Second Age and were forced to remain in Middle-earth as undead creatures.  For over four thousand years, under the spell of Sauron and the Rings, they were filled with the evil essence of their Master and became wraiths, deathless spirits with no physical substance but with great power for terror and evil.  The nine Riders tormented Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring first on black horses and then, mounted on evil flying beasts became more awesome.”

Ringwraith's Horse - Charger 4 in to 5 in 1979

This is the coolest horse ever released and is I think a must have for any collector.  Came with saddle, reins, and battle shield.

Samwise Gamgee 4 in to 5 in 1979

SAMWISE GAMGEE: 

Here is the Bio from the “The Lord of the Rings” book published by Loring Publishing Corp., and designed by Dana Bryan.

SAMWISE GAMGEE:  “Totally devoted to Frodo, Sam Gamgee, a most extraordinary Hobbit, accompanied Frodo through the terrors and tribulations involved in the quest to Mount Doom.  The loyalty displayed by the servant plus his unquestioned bravery were recognized in the histories of the Third Age.  The youngest of three sons of a working class family, Sam followed his father’s trade – gardening.  Like his father he was Bilbo’s, and later Frodo’s, gardener.  But when frodo set out upon his journey, Sam prevailed first upon Gandalf and later the Council of Elrond to continue serving his master.  A friendly, resourceful companion, Sam proved his worth in battle and displayed great common sense.  His love of poetry and the soil enabled him to prosper after his adventure.”