Glass, Randall :: Animation and Film

Hobbit (Rankin-Bass 1977) storyboard Part II

Artists: Takashi Hisaoka (All) , Topcraft (All)

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Hobbit (Rankin-Bass 1977) storyboard Part II Comic Art

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Title:	Hobbit (Rankin-Bass 1977) storyboard Part II
Artist:	Takashi Hisaoka (All)
Artist:	Topcraft (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	568
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	2/22/2024
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Description

Storyboards from the Rankin Bass animated film The Hobbit 1977.
Another huge childhood favorite film (those songs rocked). This complete scene is from when Thorin and company head out from the Shire to start their quest.
Baggins wasn't havin' it.

These boards were drawn by Takashi Hisaoka at Topcraft in Japan (later known for Nausica� of the Valley of the Wind), which later evolved into Studio Ghibli.

The paper is also very thin, like tracing paper.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/22/2024

Looks great with the tube TV storyboard frames. Every drawing feels complete and not sketchy at all.

Randall Glass
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/22/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

Looks great with the tube TV storyboard frames.� Every drawing feels complete and not sketchy at all.

Thanks for the comment.

Just did a quick search for Rankin Bass storyboards. Apparently this tube shaped storyboard format goes back to their early 60s productions.

Rankin Bass Pinocchio 1961

Rankin Bass Rudolph storyboard

Rob T
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 2/22/2024

What a great piece to add to the collection! This was the introduction to Tolkien for so many people

Randall Glass
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/24/2024

Rob T wrote:

What a great piece to add to the collection! This was the introduction to Tolkien for so many people�

Thanks! Agreed. Outside of the Jackson LOTR trilogy, I'd put this animated film as my favorite Tolkien adaptation. It's got a charm to it.

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