Results: Lord of the (Animated) Rings
Long before Peter Jackson made his live film adaptations of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, there were animated versions...
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The Hobbit - Rankin / Bass released this in 1977 , same company known for the Christmas specials. Animation by Topcraft of Tokyo. Odd question, but ever found a lost ring?
Yes
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472 votes
No
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1228 votes
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The Lord of the Rings - this was theatrical in 1978 by Ralph Bakshi, oddly enough known for Fritz the Cat which was X-rated at the time. Adapts the first two novels in a Reader's Digest condensed way. Process called roto-scoping used, live actors translated into animated characters. Do you own a sword, real or replica?
Yes
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226 votes
No
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1240 votes
Undecided
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234 votes
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The Return of the King - Rankin / Bass returned in 1980 to wrap up the series on TV. Topcraft again animating. I liked the darker tone and songs. Do you like impossible mission sort of tales?
Yes
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469 votes
No
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496 votes
Undecided
28%
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471 votes
Not Applicable
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264 votes
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