The Lord of the Rings Gift Guide: For Kids... Big and Small
When Sir Stanley Unwin was considering publishing The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, he asked his ten-year-old son Raynor to review the book for him. His report was convincing enough: "This book [...] is good and should appeal to all children between the ages of 5 and 9."
It has continued to appeal to children ever since, and even with the larger and more sophisticated tale of The Lord of the Rings appealing to an older audience, it too has its fair share of young advocates, particularly following Peter Jackson's filmic adaptations.
With this in mind, Tolkien-themed gifts always make a good addition to the present pile for any young (or, let's face it, grown up) fan of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. Here we list some of the best options available from the Royal Armouries site.
For kids... big and small
Colouring Books
From the pastoral beauty of the Shire to the fiery depths of Mordor, these detailed colouring books feature all your favourite heroes and villains, perfect for revisiting Middle-earth in an entirely new way.
Gollum Plush
Terrifying or cute? Why not both. This soft plush of everyone’s favourite misunderstood sidekick encapsulates the character’s dual nature. Is he friend or foe? Give him a cuddle and find out.
Map of Middle-earth Jigsaw
Measuring over 23 inches and comprising 1000 puzzle pieces, this epic map of Middle-earth takes in all the famous locations from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and more besides, from the cosy Hobbit homeland of the Shire to the ashy wastes of Mordor.
One Ring Lamp
Illuminate any room in the fiery glow of Mount Doom with this One Ring lamp, which can be powered by batteries or by USB-C cable. It might be an instrument of evil, but in this form it can also provide a gentle warm light. Just don’t let Sauron find it.
The Lord of the Rings Bendyfigs
Authentic and detailed, these versatile figures are made from flexible materials so you can change their pose with ease. Perfect as souvenirs for display or as action figures, they’re a great addition to any fan’s collection, young or old.
Sting Sword Lamp
Night lights don’t get much cooler than Sting, the famous sword of both Bilbo and Frodo. Hang it on the wall with the accompanying plaque for moody blue lighting or wield it like a torch to feel like an adventuring hobbit. After something smaller? Why not try the lamp of Eärendil.
Poster Set
This gift set features two high quality posters from The Return of the King film, ready to hang on a bedroom wall or frame for the office.
The Lord of the Rings Gift Guide: Top Presents for the Tolkien Obsessed
Not sure what to buy your Tolkien-loving friend for their birthday, or that one family member who repeatedly binges the films for Christmas? We’ve got your back.
We've broken our gift guide down into some key areas to help you find the perfect gift for your favourite Tolkien fan.