Description

2001 postcard printed by GB Posters in Sheffield for New Line Cinema/Warner Company to promote the Lord Of The Rings 1: The Fellowship Of The Ring movie. This postcard is number 454 and is called Gimli. Size approx 10 x 15 cm

Gimli is a dwarf warrior, he is the son of Gloin (a character from Tolkien’s earlier novel, The Hobbit). Gimli is chosen to represent the race of Dwarves in the Fellowship of the Ring. As such, he is one of the primary characters of the novel. In the course of the adventure, Gimli aids the Ring-bearer Frodo Baggins, participates in the War of the Ring, and becomes close friends with Legolas, overcoming an ancient enmity of Dwarves and Elves.

Let them come! There is one Dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath!