Altaira
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Jul 17 2011, 4:12pm
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This is a great, hale and hardy Thorin!
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Yes, he's younger than what I've always had in my head, but not by much. To repeat my comment in the main story, Dwarves seemed to be hale and hardy right up to the end of their life spans (check out Appendix A). So, go Armitage. I can't wait to see your portrayal!
Wow! Just wow! I always pictured Thorin as a bit older. Thorin was 195 years old when he went on the journey to Erebor, which suggest he was about 60 in man years. However, a closer examination of Appendix A of The Lord of the Rings suggests that Dwarves were hale and hardy right up until their death, (which was more often than not in battle). Durin VI died in battle at age 249, Thorin's grandfather Thror died in battle at age 248, and Dain Ironfoot who joins the Battle of the Five Armies was 252. So a younger looking, hale Thorin isn't that far out of the box. Age aside, Armitage captures the look of a fierce, exiled king, determined to regain his kingdom well. Orcrist is spectacular. All in all; another win for PJ and Weta Workshop! Hats off to the costume and make-up people too. They've done a fabulous job with all the dwarves and we'd be remiss not to mention them.
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(This post was edited by Altaira on Jul 17 2011, 4:13pm)
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