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The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a. Aside from its intrinsic characteristics, the novel became an emblematic part of the 1960s as young hippies sported buttons reading. The lord of the rings trilogy was a monumental success. The lord of the rings movie trilogy coloring book warner. Lord of the rings trilogy limited edition available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Gandalf the wizard, merry, pippin and sam, gimli the dwarf, legolas the elf, boromir of gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called strider.
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