Talk:Meriadoc Brandybuck

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Infobox image change?

Does anyone else think the infobox image should be changed (possibly Anna Kulisz’s illustration?)I like the current image, but I feel like it doesn’t draw sufficient attention to the subject of the article. —Holdwine Meriadoc (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 21:53, 9 February 2019 (UTC)

I feel the current is too crowded, so I support a change. However, preferably not to a pencil drawing, but something with color. --Ederchil ^{(Talk/Contribs/Edits)} 05:38, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

I think that's probably the reason for this image: you take out line-art and adaptations and there is no image of this character as the main feature. The closest is this. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 18:11, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

That's rather sad that there's barely any color closeup images, as he's so important to the story. But then again I may be speaking from personal bias. --Holdwine Meriadoc (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 19:13, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

I agree with Holdwine's suggestion. Sage 17:53, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

Would it be appropriate to upload a cropped version of this image? That would be a nice portrait of Merry. This one is also nice, though it kind of makes him look like a giant. --Pachyderminator 18:19, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

I guess it would be a good portrait, but I'd still prefer Holdwine's suggestion. Sage 19:01, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

If we had to choose, I'd agree with Holdwine's. But the current one is beautiful and the character is easily recognized at first sight, even for non-readers. So I disagree with changing it or making a cropped version. --LorenzoCB 19:11, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Disagree. Current one is way more detailed. Also shows that he fought with the Rohirrim. I would also like to suggest one if it is changed, Dernhelm by Matt Stewart--Shivam (Talk /Contribs/Edits) 12:57, 25 April 2022 (UTC)

Son?

Any idea what edition claims Merry had a son? My copy doesn’t include any such mention.--172.69.134.34 08:39, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

Great question, you should be able to find this in Appendix B, I've added this reference to the page. --Hyarion 15:15, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

Nearly two years later and I finally figured it out. No name, no mention of the kid's birth or listing in the family trees. But Tolkien noted that Pippin and Merry "passed their offices over to their sons"-that's it.--Aeglos (talk) 07:49, 25 May 2024 (UTC)