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'''Robin Smallburrow''' was a hobbit from [[Hobbiton]] in the heart of the [[Shire]], who put himself forward as a [[Shirriff]] six years before the [[War of the Ring]] began. He became caught up in the events of that War, and was pressed into service by the villainous Chief at [[Bag End]].
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'''Robin Smallburrow''' was a [[Shirriff]] from [[Hobbiton]].
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==History==
Born and raised in [[Hobbiton]], Robin was of old a friend of the [[Gamgee Family|Gamgee]]s. He loved being outdoors, and became a [[Shirriff]] so he could meet new people (and, equally important, inns).<ref name="Scouring">{{RK|Scouring}}</ref>


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Originally one of only twelve,<ref>{{FR|Prologue}}</ref> during [[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]]' reign, Robin found himself in over his head. He was reassigned to the [[First Eastfarthing Troop]] in [[Frogmorton]], tasked with enforcing The Rules.
 
Robin was one of the Shirriffs sent to arrest [[Travellers|four Hobbits]] who had illegally entered the Shire at the [[Brandywine Bridge]]. It was more of an escort than an arrest, as Robin and his troops were on foot and the four Hobbits had ponies. At the [[Three-Farthing Stone]], the Shirriffs gave up and let their prisoners go on without them.<ref name="Scouring"/>
 
==Etymology==
The name "Smallburrow" may imply Robin came from a poor family, as only the poor and the rich lived in [[smials]]. His name bears some resemblance to the mythical [http://www.boldoutlaw.com/puckrobin/puckbals.html Robin Goodfellow].
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game - Robin Smallburrow, Shirriff Cock-Robin.jpg|thumb|left|Robin Smallburrow in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'']]
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
: Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the character. He was played by Timothy Bartlett.
 
'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
:Robin Smallburrow can be found at the [[Green Dragon]], voiced by an uncredited [[James Arnold Taylor]]. [[Lobelia Sackville-Baggins]] orders [[Frodo Baggins]] to ring the town bell to warn Robin that wolves are in the Shire, which Robin will dismiss as being a rumour. Later at night, he is attacked by a wolf on the streets of [[Bywater]]. Frodo can either let the wolf kill him, or save him to increase his Purity meter.
 
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Revision as of 15:25, 18 October 2020

Robin Smallburrow
Hobbit
Angelo Montanini - Robin Smallburrow.jpg
"Robin Smallburrow" by Angelo Montanini
Biographical Information
Other namesCock-robin
PositionShirriff
LocationHobbiton
Birthlate Third Age
Family
FamilySmallburrow
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Robin Smallburrow

Robin Smallburrow was a Shirriff from Hobbiton.

History

Born and raised in Hobbiton, Robin was of old a friend of the Gamgees. He loved being outdoors, and became a Shirriff so he could meet new people (and, equally important, inns).[1]

Originally one of only twelve,[2] during Lotho Sackville-Baggins' reign, Robin found himself in over his head. He was reassigned to the First Eastfarthing Troop in Frogmorton, tasked with enforcing The Rules.

Robin was one of the Shirriffs sent to arrest four Hobbits who had illegally entered the Shire at the Brandywine Bridge. It was more of an escort than an arrest, as Robin and his troops were on foot and the four Hobbits had ponies. At the Three-Farthing Stone, the Shirriffs gave up and let their prisoners go on without them.[1]

Etymology

The name "Smallburrow" may imply Robin came from a poor family, as only the poor and the rich lived in smials. His name bears some resemblance to the mythical Robin Goodfellow.

Portrayal in adaptations

2001-2007: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:

Despite not featuring in The Lord of the Rings film series, Decipher produced a card depicting the character. He was played by Timothy Bartlett.

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game):

Robin Smallburrow can be found at the Green Dragon, voiced by an uncredited James Arnold Taylor. Lobelia Sackville-Baggins orders Frodo Baggins to ring the town bell to warn Robin that wolves are in the Shire, which Robin will dismiss as being a rumour. Later at night, he is attacked by a wolf on the streets of Bywater. Frodo can either let the wolf kill him, or save him to increase his Purity meter.

References