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==History== | ==History== | ||
Bill seems to have been the leader of the troll-band — at least, it was he who led them to the woodlands of [[Trollshaws]], according to his companions. It was [[Talking purse|William's purse]] that [[Bilbo Baggins]] tried to pickpocket as his first act of "burglary", an attempt that brought the entire expedition close to disaster. Luckily, [[Gandalf]] was able to trick William and his two companions into arguing together until sunrise, whereupon they all turned to stone.<ref>{{H|2}}</ref> | Bill seems to have been the leader of the troll-band — at least, it was he who led them to the woodlands of [[Trollshaws]], according to his companions. It was [[Talking purse|William's purse]] that [[Bilbo Baggins]] tried to pickpocket as his first act of "burglary", an attempt that brought the entire expedition close to disaster. Luckily, [[Gandalf]] was able to trick William and his two companions into arguing together until sunrise, whereupon they all turned to stone.<ref>{{H|2}}</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'']]''' | '''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey|''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'']]''' | ||
:William is portrayed (through motion capture) by [[Peter Hambleton]]. | :William is portrayed (through motion capture) by [[Peter Hambleton]]. | ||
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*[[:Category:Images of William|Images of William]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:14, 9 February 2014
William Huggins | |
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Troll (probably Stone-troll[1]) | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | "Bill" |
Physical Description | |
Race | Troll (probably Stone-troll[1]) |
Gender | Male |
William Huggins, also known as Bill, was with Tom and Bert, one of the three trolls encountered by Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves on their eastward journey to the Lonely Mountain.
History
Bill seems to have been the leader of the troll-band — at least, it was he who led them to the woodlands of Trollshaws, according to his companions. It was William's purse that Bilbo Baggins tried to pickpocket as his first act of "burglary", an attempt that brought the entire expedition close to disaster. Luckily, Gandalf was able to trick William and his two companions into arguing together until sunrise, whereupon they all turned to stone.[2]
Portrayal in adaptations
1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):
- The Trolls are encountered in the second episode, "Out of the Frying-pan into the Fire". Brian Haines plays Bert, Victor Lucas Bill, and Francis de Wolff Tom. The scene is taken verbatim from the book.
1979: The Hobbit (1979 radio series):
- The troll's scene is adapted without alterations. No actors are credited for the individual parts of the three trolls.
1982: The Hobbit (1982 video game):
- The three trolls are the first obstacle encountered after leaving Bag End.
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- William is a member of the Hugath tribe of Stone Trolls of the Trollshaw. In Hobbit lore he is known as "William Huggins", while his real name is Wûluag Hugath.[3]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- William is playable both as an Hazard Creature and as a Minion. The troll is also given the MERP variant name, Wûluag.
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Aragorn and the Hobbits rest at the petrified Trolls after Frodo is stabbed by the Witch-king.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- Bert, Bill and Tom are the first bosses of the game, though they cannot be fought. Bilbo has to sneak around the Trolls, waiting for them to turn or walk away.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Bert, Tom and Bill, turned to stone, can be found in the wilderness of the Trollshaws.
2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- William is portrayed (through motion capture) by Peter Hambleton.
See also
References
- ↑ Robert Foster (1978), The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, p. 366
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
- ↑ R. Mark Colburn, Peter C. Fenlon, John D. Ruemmler, Terry K. Amthor, Jessica M. Ney (1989), Lords of Middle-earth Vol III: Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents, Orcs & Trolls (#8004)