Oh Dang, Magic: The Gathering Made Bilbo Baggins Hot
Kotaku • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit set has been fully revealed, showcasing new cards inspired by the story and characters.
- The depiction of Bilbo Baggins in this set presents him as a younger, more attractive character, a departure from his older portrayal in Lord of the Rings.
- Artists gave Bilbo a distinguished, silver-streaked look that adds a debonair charm, contrasting with previous portrayals like Martin Freeman's.
- Other characters such as Bilbo’s dwarven companions Fíli, Kìli, and Bofur also have refreshed appearances, differing from their movie versions.
- Thranduil’s cards notably resemble actor Lee Pace, maintaining a connection to the film adaptations.
