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“The Hobbit Book” Family Giveaway

December 1, 2012 By Marta Darby 21 Comments

It's no secret that we are über-nerds here at my house. Serious über-nerds.

When the kids were all little, I used to love to read aloud to them. They always preferred for me to read to them because "Mom does the voices." (But that's not important right now.)

And because we have homeschooled for years, we all spent a lot of time reading and enjoying books together.

When I was a senior in high school (en el año de la pera), J.R.R. Tolkien had just passed away. Suddenly bookstores everywhere were carrying The Hobbit and the Lord of the Ring Trilogy. It was then that I was exposed to the charming world of Hobbits and Hobbitlore.

Needless to say, I fell in love. To this day, we still celebrate Bilbo Baggins' birthday (September 22nd) and The Day the Ring was Destroyed (March 25th). See here and here. Did I mention we were serious über-nerds?

How delighted was I when Warner Brothers contacted me about helping to promote the new film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, to MBFCF readers? (The correct answer is "über-delighted.")

Did you know that on December 14, 2012, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, will be hitting theatres? (Thank you, God, Peter Jackson, and Warner Bros.!)

Directed by Peter Jackson, based on The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, and adapted for the screen by  Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro. It promises to be every Tolkien über-nerd's dream.

The Hobbit
Check out the trailer:

Doesn't this just look über-nerdily delicious? Yes. Yes, it does.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY / “THE HOBBIT BOOK” FAMILY GIVEAWAY

I'm excited to host the following giveaway. One lucky reader of this blog will receive the following The Hobbit Grand Prize:


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 The grand prize includes the following (as pictured above):

  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Poster
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Hobbit Book
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2”X7” Double-Sided Book Mark
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Tattoo Booklet with 17 Tattoo Sheets
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 12”X12” Wall Calendar
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2.25” Button
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Youth Map T-Shirt
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gandalf’s Hat
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Hollywood Movie Money – Admission for 2. Hollywood Movie Money is a free admission voucher to see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, redeemable nation wide starting 12/15/12 through Thurs., 01/10/12 in any theater excluding AMC Theaters..


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To enter this fabulous grand prize giveaway, please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win this entire gift package, please answer one or both of the following questions:

    • Count and submit the number of Dwarves you see on this The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey poster you see above.
    • Are you a Tolkien fan?

      Only U.S. entries, please. I'll choose a winner on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012 at 11 am.

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      1. Jackie says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:11 am

        13 dwarves, no?And we are super stoked for the movie too!

        Reply
      2. Dyana B says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:17 am

        I see 10 dwarves, but I might think some dwarves are humans.I love Tolkien but actually have not read The Hobbit…I can’t wait for the movie to come out!! If I win our not, I will be there opening day!

        Reply
      3. Lourdes Leon says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:25 am

        I see 10 dwarves, saludos desde New Jersey……I Hope I win.Cant wait for movie to reach theaters,
        Lourdes

        Reply
      4. TheDSC says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:25 am

        The Answer is 13:) and Yes I love Tolkien’s work, I rememeber the Cartoon movie from the 70’s as a kid!

        Reply
      5. Bohemian Babushka (@BBabushka) says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:34 am

        I see 13 individuals in the picture. How many are dwarves, only their hairdresser knows for sure. ; )BB2U
        p.s. thanks for another great giveaway mujer!

        Reply
      6. Michelle L. says

        December 1, 2012 at 6:46 am

        10 and I ❤ Tolkien!

        Reply
      7. Nancy Garcia says

        December 1, 2012 at 7:14 am

        There are 13 dwarves for the adventure!In 1978 my 8th grade teacher made us buy the book and read only the first 2 pages of “The Hobbit”. He then gave us our assignment: based on what we had just read, draw what we each thought a hobbit would look like. My imagination went on overdrive! He was opening our minds to the fantasy world that awaited us in that book. Thank you Mr. Phil! Many of us became Tolkien uber-nerds from that point. AND PROUD OF IT!
        And thank you Marta for bringing it all back!

        Reply
      8. Lourdes M says

        December 1, 2012 at 7:57 am

        I count 13 dwarves…and I love the look of Thorin Oakenshield. What awesome casting! I am such an über fan ( btw, I love your umlaut, so I had to copy) that I had to be almost dragged to the first LOTR movie cause I thought it would ruin it for me. Since all we had up to then was the cartoon Hobbit, I was kinda skeptical but was quickly won over. Needless to,say all of my children are über fans as well. I pulled my youngest out of school and homeschooled for a while after he read and understood the Hobbit when he was 7 and his teacher thought I was doing the reading to him. aargh! He and I are the only ones in the family that have read the Sillmarillion and loved it. Thanks Marta. Oh, and my Papi, que en Paz descanse, Was also a fan.

        Reply
      9. Sandra Marzol says

        December 1, 2012 at 8:19 am

        I’m super nerdy just like you. I love the EVERYTHING Tolkine. The man was a genious!!!

        Reply
      10. Sue says

        December 1, 2012 at 9:05 am

        I see 9 dwarves. I would love to win this package for my son who has always loved everything about the Hobbits.

        Reply
      11. Kaylaperez89 says

        December 1, 2012 at 10:02 am

        There are 13 Dwarves! For the first time! LOR only had 1, Gmili. Can’t wait for the Hobbit to come out! I am a huge fan of Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy! Can’t wait to watch the story of Bilbo Baggins! I am an uber nerdo cubano!

        Reply
      12. Stephanie says

        December 1, 2012 at 10:34 am

        There are 13! Thorin Oakenshield, Fíli and Kíli, Óin, Glóin, Balin, Dwalin, Dori, Nori, Ori, Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur!My dad read the Hobbit to us as kids and he’d do voices too. 🙂 I’ve always loved these stories! J.R Tolkien was a genius!

        Reply
      13. Geraldine says

        December 2, 2012 at 7:02 am

        1. 13 dwarves2. Yes!
        Those bookmarks are gorgeous. I still have the Aragorn one I bought when LoTR came out. It even has a replica of the one ring hanging from a tassel. Anyway, great contest. 🙂

        Reply
      14. Nancy Johnson says

        December 2, 2012 at 9:00 am

        There are 13! And, yes, I’m a long-time fan. 😉 I also read the series in highschool and went to the very first film (animated) with all my fantasy loving friends. When the animated versions became available on DVD, I immediately got them and then my young boys were hooked, too!

        Reply
      15. Natalie says

        December 2, 2012 at 6:24 pm

        I counted 10 Dwarves, but I’m no expert 🙂 It’s funny because I had never read any of the Tolkien books until my son discovered The Hobbit. He’s read it and has absolutely loved it. I would love to win the incredible prize pack, just in time for the holidays 🙂 Gracias, Marta!

        Reply
      16. Pollipet says

        December 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm

        I see 13 dwarves, right?I am a humongeous tolkien fan, the hobbit being my favorite book, I plan to see the movie in theaters with some of my friends.

        Reply
      17. Pandora Richards Pensiero says

        December 3, 2012 at 8:46 am

        You know I love everything Tolkien. I count 13 dwarves which is why they needed the 14th (burglar). Gene was the Marti in our family. He started reading after Thanksgiving starting with The Hobbit and ending with The Return of the King! He did all the voices and sung the songs! I hope I win! But if not, I’m going anyway!

        Reply
      18. Wendy says

        December 3, 2012 at 6:34 pm

        I counted 10 I think? I have never read the book, but am looking forward to the movie. My friend is a huge fan and thinks she may be able to convert me!

        Reply
      19. Suyin says

        December 3, 2012 at 7:14 pm

        13 and looking forward to the movie.

        Reply
      20. Riley Anderson says

        December 3, 2012 at 9:31 pm

        I count 13 dwarfs. And YES I am a fan! Just finished reading the Hobbit and looking forward to reading and watching the rest.

        Reply
      21. Courtney Mannette says

        December 14, 2019 at 8:07 am

        13 dwarfs and yes i’am a huge fan. the books take me away and i feel exactly like the people in the book. read the hobbit and am looking to read the rest with my family

        Reply

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