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Art Books
The Art of How to Train Your Dragon 2
Size: 11 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Newmarket Press (2014)
God, I love art books! This one is no exception! All the art in here is beautiful and, like before, you get to see the development processes too. Cloudjumper's page is the best! As a bonus, my friend got me a signed copy! The director and producer both signed this book. Absolutely amazing! Thank you!!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Newmarket Press (2014)
God, I love art books! This one is no exception! All the art in here is beautiful and, like before, you get to see the development processes too. Cloudjumper's page is the best! As a bonus, my friend got me a signed copy! The director and producer both signed this book. Absolutely amazing! Thank you!!
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Full Score
Size: 12 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DWA Songs/Omni Music Publishing (2021)
Finally, the second one in the set! I love the art chosen for the cover! It's the same as the first one, with the full complete sheet music for every track in the film. It also includes a scan of a cute letter to John from Dean! I REALLY hope they complete the trilogy because these books would look amazing all together.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DWA Songs/Omni Music Publishing (2021)
Finally, the second one in the set! I love the art chosen for the cover! It's the same as the first one, with the full complete sheet music for every track in the film. It also includes a scan of a cute letter to John from Dean! I REALLY hope they complete the trilogy because these books would look amazing all together.
Comics
"Dragon Trappers" Comic
Size: 8 inches
Distribution: US only
Artist: Johane Matte (2014)
Never mind what I wrote before! My friend has informed me that though this is titled a "fan comic", it's actually produced with the help of Dean DeBlois, so it's technically official!
I could just read this all day. Amazing art? Check. Cloudjumper, the-best-dragon-ever-since-Hookfang? Check. Eret goodness? Check. Amazing backstory? Check. How could it get any better?!
It CAN'T.
Wait.
It CAN.
My copy, courtesy of my friend (thank you again by the way! My collection wouldn't be half of what it is without you!), is signed and has an extra drawing from the artist! THIS IS WHAT HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE. HEAVEN IS A NADDER FACE.
Distribution: US only
Artist: Johane Matte (2014)
Never mind what I wrote before! My friend has informed me that though this is titled a "fan comic", it's actually produced with the help of Dean DeBlois, so it's technically official!
I could just read this all day. Amazing art? Check. Cloudjumper, the-best-dragon-ever-since-Hookfang? Check. Eret goodness? Check. Amazing backstory? Check. How could it get any better?!
It CAN'T.
Wait.
It CAN.
My copy, courtesy of my friend (thank you again by the way! My collection wouldn't be half of what it is without you!), is signed and has an extra drawing from the artist! THIS IS WHAT HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE. HEAVEN IS A NADDER FACE.
The Serpent's Heir Comic
Size: 9 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Dark Horse Books (2017)
Probably the best of all the comics! This one is super special; it's not only set after the second movie, but it's also written by Dean DeBlois himself! This makes it kinda more "canon" than the others, as well as having a really nice story. I won't spoil anything for those who haven't read it yet, but let me just say that it is totally worth reading! The ending is, uh, kinda brutal though.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Dark Horse Books (2017)
Probably the best of all the comics! This one is super special; it's not only set after the second movie, but it's also written by Dean DeBlois himself! This makes it kinda more "canon" than the others, as well as having a really nice story. I won't spoil anything for those who haven't read it yet, but let me just say that it is totally worth reading! The ending is, uh, kinda brutal though.
"Free Comic Book Day" Comic
Size: 10.3 inches
Distribution: UK only(?)
Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics (2016)
Apparently there's a day where comic stores give out special free comics. I'm an idiot and missed this, so I had to buy this for 99p online instead. It's a really nice HTTYD comic, among other boring non-HTTYD things, which talks about best-character-ever Stoick. I admit, it was a little hard to read...
Distribution: UK only(?)
Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics (2016)
Apparently there's a day where comic stores give out special free comics. I'm an idiot and missed this, so I had to buy this for 99p online instead. It's a really nice HTTYD comic, among other boring non-HTTYD things, which talks about best-character-ever Stoick. I admit, it was a little hard to read...
Sticker, Colour & Activity Books
My Busy Books
Size: 10 inches (book), 0.4-2 inches (figures)
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Phidal Publishing (2014)
The book itself is very simple, with just a few pages. It also wrongly calls Meatlug a male! The best part obviously is the play mats and figures! The figures are pretty nice for such small things, and it's very nice to get some rarer dragons like the Timberjack and the Seashocker. The Skrill has a cool pose, too. There's two versions of this book - the pages are exactly the same, but they have slightly different backs, a different INV codes, and the figures are a little different. The only figures that are different are Hiccup and Timberjack - the book with code 104-705 has these figures without a base to stand on. The book with code 105-199 has these figures with a base at the bottom.
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Phidal Publishing (2014)
The book itself is very simple, with just a few pages. It also wrongly calls Meatlug a male! The best part obviously is the play mats and figures! The figures are pretty nice for such small things, and it's very nice to get some rarer dragons like the Timberjack and the Seashocker. The Skrill has a cool pose, too. There's two versions of this book - the pages are exactly the same, but they have slightly different backs, a different INV codes, and the figures are a little different. The only figures that are different are Hiccup and Timberjack - the book with code 104-705 has these figures without a base to stand on. The book with code 105-199 has these figures with a base at the bottom.
Magnetic Storybook
Size: 12.8 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Phidal Publishing (2014), Editora Melhoramentos (2014 - Portuguese)
I've wanted this book for a long time, so I'm glad my friend was able to trade it to me! I'm not too fussed about the story book, it's that sweet magnetic board I'm after, aw yeah. Look at those cute dragon faces!!
A friend found a Portuguese version of this, which I didn't know existed! She initially bought it for herself and I just middlemanned it, but she kindly allowed me to keep it after changing her mind about it. In exchange, I made a charity donation for her!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Phidal Publishing (2014), Editora Melhoramentos (2014 - Portuguese)
I've wanted this book for a long time, so I'm glad my friend was able to trade it to me! I'm not too fussed about the story book, it's that sweet magnetic board I'm after, aw yeah. Look at those cute dragon faces!!
A friend found a Portuguese version of this, which I didn't know existed! She initially bought it for herself and I just middlemanned it, but she kindly allowed me to keep it after changing her mind about it. In exchange, I made a charity donation for her!
Korean Sticker Book
Size: 11 inches
Distribution: South Korea only
Manufacturer: Unknown (2014)
My most favourite sticker book! It's beautiful, it's sparkly, and it has lots of unique artwork! Look at those cutie dragons. LOOK AT THEM.
Also I can't read Korean so the manufacturer shall remain forever a mystery.
Distribution: South Korea only
Manufacturer: Unknown (2014)
My most favourite sticker book! It's beautiful, it's sparkly, and it has lots of unique artwork! Look at those cutie dragons. LOOK AT THEM.
Also I can't read Korean so the manufacturer shall remain forever a mystery.
DreamWorks Adult Colouring Book
Size: 10 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Random House (2017)
Finally! I was wondering when DreamWorks would get one of these. Disney has one, Harry Potter has one, but where were my precious dragons? Well, they're here now! The cover and art inside is very pretty!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Random House (2017)
Finally! I was wondering when DreamWorks would get one of these. Disney has one, Harry Potter has one, but where were my precious dragons? Well, they're here now! The cover and art inside is very pretty!
Hodder Children's Books
Size: 8-11.5 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Hodder Children's Books (2014)
Complete set: Yes 3/3
Goddamn these spoilery books. I hate them but I love them. Look at that beautiful artwork! How can I resist!
The Bumper Sticker one is my favourite; thousands of stickers! Special racing stat pages! Aaaah I could die happy here.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Hodder Children's Books (2014)
Complete set: Yes 3/3
Goddamn these spoilery books. I hate them but I love them. Look at that beautiful artwork! How can I resist!
The Bumper Sticker one is my favourite; thousands of stickers! Special racing stat pages! Aaaah I could die happy here.
Time to Race!
Size: 10.5 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Children's Books (2014)
Man, was I slow on the uptake on this one. This is one of the original books that came out for the second movie, but I only recently needed something to get free shipping on my Amazon order, so here we are. I like all the racing stats it has, although they are mostly the same from the Bumper Sticker Book. But those racing dragon card things look pretty neat!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Children's Books (2014)
Man, was I slow on the uptake on this one. This is one of the original books that came out for the second movie, but I only recently needed something to get free shipping on my Amazon order, so here we are. I like all the racing stats it has, although they are mostly the same from the Bumper Sticker Book. But those racing dragon card things look pretty neat!
Sticker Activity Book
Size: 11.8 inches
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Hodder Children's Books (2018)
You might think owning so many nearly-identical sticker books would get boring, but I love stickers so it doesn't! Although this is kind of a mesh between HTTYD2 and RTTE, it's mostly HTTYD2 and so is the cover, so I'm placing it here. It's just another typical activity book for kids, with some stickers.
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Hodder Children's Books (2018)
You might think owning so many nearly-identical sticker books would get boring, but I love stickers so it doesn't! Although this is kind of a mesh between HTTYD2 and RTTE, it's mostly HTTYD2 and so is the cover, so I'm placing it here. It's just another typical activity book for kids, with some stickers.
Five Mile Press Books
Size: 10.8 inches
Distribution: Australia
Manufacturer: The Five Mile Press (2014-2015)
Complete set: Unknown 4/8
Australia sure gets a lot of activity books, just like for the first movie. I'm not complaining though, because they often have lots of nice art inside! Just like these!
Distribution: Australia
Manufacturer: The Five Mile Press (2014-2015)
Complete set: Unknown 4/8
Australia sure gets a lot of activity books, just like for the first movie. I'm not complaining though, because they often have lots of nice art inside! Just like these!
Invisible Ink Book
Size: 8 inches
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Lee Publications (2015)
For once I can't do a page sample photo because this book is still sealed in plastic. It looks neat though, with a special pen to reveal hidden images you can colour in. Looks like it has some unique art inside!
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Lee Publications (2015)
For once I can't do a page sample photo because this book is still sealed in plastic. It looks neat though, with a special pen to reveal hidden images you can colour in. Looks like it has some unique art inside!
Storybooks
Book of Dragons
Size: 10 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight (2014)
Now this is a great book! It's got a nice vibrant cover, and beautiful pages. The pages are split up into dragon classes, and they've got beautiful, original drawings of the main dragons! Plus a bit of information on them. It really feels like an actual "book of dragons"!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight (2014)
Now this is a great book! It's got a nice vibrant cover, and beautiful pages. The pages are split up into dragon classes, and they've got beautiful, original drawings of the main dragons! Plus a bit of information on them. It really feels like an actual "book of dragons"!
Toothless: A Dragon Hero's Story
Size: 8.5 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight (2014)
Another story book of the film, but this one has some unique art inside and a cool cover! I like the title; much nicer than all the "movie storybook" or "book of the film" ones. It's also got a shiny Toothless and a silver border!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight (2014)
Another story book of the film, but this one has some unique art inside and a cool cover! I like the title; much nicer than all the "movie storybook" or "book of the film" ones. It's also got a shiny Toothless and a silver border!
School of Dragons Books
Size: 9 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Random House (2016-2017)
Complete set: No 2/4
Despite having the School of Dragons title, these aren't really anything to do with the online game. These are educational books about a particular topic, with pictures of the characters scattered throughout. There's not really anything dragon-related in the text, though it's pretty useful stuff! These ones are about extreme weather, and volcanoes; the other two are about flying inventions, and other inventions.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Random House (2016-2017)
Complete set: No 2/4
Despite having the School of Dragons title, these aren't really anything to do with the online game. These are educational books about a particular topic, with pictures of the characters scattered throughout. There's not really anything dragon-related in the text, though it's pretty useful stuff! These ones are about extreme weather, and volcanoes; the other two are about flying inventions, and other inventions.
Book & CD
Size: 8.9 inches
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Scholastic (2016)
Like the books for the other films, this one has a simplified version of the story and a CD! The CD contains activities and stuff, and was meant to be used in a classroom. That sounds super fun - I wish my school taught us with HTTYD!
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Scholastic (2016)
Like the books for the other films, this one has a simplified version of the story and a CD! The CD contains activities and stuff, and was meant to be used in a classroom. That sounds super fun - I wish my school taught us with HTTYD!