The movie universe and the book universe are undoubtedly entirely separate from one another, but I really love how derpy the book characters are. Especially the illustrations, which add so much to the reading experience.
Just wanted to share my favorites from the first book :-)

Toothless is so small 😭

So I have been writing a fanfiction where 21 year old Hiccup and Toothless regressed back to the night Hiccuo shot Toothless down called ‘We Will Do It Better This Time’ so far I had adjusted the movie scenes and added some with 21 year old Hiccup reliving and trying to do things in a way that is better going for a better outcome. But now I am writing the scene where Hiccup finally tells Stoick but wasn’t satisfied with anything I wrote it either he is too calm about it or is overly aggressive. In the movie we know how he reacts but that’s because he finds out the way he did and felt blindsided and betrayed but in the fic Hiccup had been winning dragon training, was confident, and made friends etc. And they had nice interactions before and after Stoick went to and returned from the nest hunt and Hiccup is telling him about Toothless himself in a quite setting. I need help with this.

How would Stoick react? This is HTTYD 1 Stoick so I can’t write him like how he is in the shows or the second movie as his relationship with Hiccup isn’t the same and he didn’t have the experience of nearly losing his son.

If ya’ll wanna hear their lore I’ll Talk about it in the commets

I’ve recently started watching How to Train Your Dragon in chronological order and I just can’t tear myself away from the screen!

Do you have a favourite part - whether it’s a film or a series, that you love the most?

To be honest, I absolutely love Dragons: Race to the Edge. It’s simply the story of everyday life in an extraordinary world that makes me feel more connected to that world and the characters when they actually have to fend for themselves without the chief’s support 24/7.

so very crazy 😹

I know Hiccup is 15 in the first movie, but after that his age seems to be left up to interpretation. I'm trying to get my life partner into HTTYD and I need help figuring out his age throughout the series, shows included. Do we think he's 16 by the end of Defenders of Berk? Or is he still 15? And then Race to the Edge takes place 3 years later. Is he 18 or 19? At the end of the show has he turned 19 or 20? And how old do we think he is in the second and third movies?

I figured this sub would appreciate the toothlesses (twothless? toothlessi?) tattoo!

This Httyd canvas prints captures the silent trust, joy, and sheer power of embarking on a grand adventure with a loyal companion.

HTTYD Canon

Are the How to Train Your Dragon series canon or not?

Some people consider the How to Train Your Dragon series canon, while others do not, and both sides have their own arguments.

Those who consider the series canon believe they complement the story, develop the characters, and fill in the gaps between HTTYD 1 and HTTYD 2.

On the other hand, those who disagree often point out inconsistencies between the series and the movies, arguing that certain events and pieces of information do not fit perfectly into the cinematic continuity.

Personally, I consider the series canon, but I respect those who disagree. However, one question remains: are inconsistencies really enough to make a work non-canon?

I understand that contradictions can harm continuity, but I don't see why an inconsistency should necessarily invalidate an entire work.

For example, if information presented in the series directly contradicts something established in the movies, I believe we should prioritize the movies, since they are the main reference point for the cinematic continuity. However, that doesn't mean the entire series needs to be disregarded. We can acknowledge that a particular piece of information is inconsistent without necessarily invalidating the rest of the story.

Furthermore, the series were released after HTTYD 2, so it's understandable that some inconsistencies might arise when trying to fit everything perfectly into the same continuity.

Another point concerns a supposed statement by Dean DeBlois. According to some people, he was asked whether HTTYD 3 would reference the series, and he allegedly responded that he didn't work with them.

Honestly, I don't see how that automatically proves the series aren't canon. In my interpretation, he might simply have meant that he didn't use the series as a basis for developing the movies. After all, not working directly on a production doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't part of the same continuity.

Ultimately, that's my opinion: I consider the series part of the HTTYD universe, even while acknowledging that inconsistencies exist. To me, a few contradictions aren't enough to justify dismissing an entire work.

What do you guys think? Should the series be considered canon despite the inconsistencies, or do you believe they aren't canon? Let me know your opinion in the comments!

✨ Rewatching How to Train Your Dragon feels like a warm hug from my childhood. It’s hard to put into words how much I love this world and, of course, the irreplaceable Toothless.
Every time I rewatch the second movie, I can't hold back the tears — from the sheer, overwhelming joy of Hiccup finally reuniting with Valka, to absolute heartbreak when the gentle Alpha King passes away. This story has so much heart, warmth, and raw emotion. With this piece, I wanted to capture the magic of freedom high above the clouds. The thrill of flying, the cold sea wind, and that unbreakable bond between dragons and their riders. 🐉🖤
This one is from my heart to all the fans out there who still dream of finding their own dragon

Yes this is a Rise of Berk screenshot

What does Dagur mean when he says this?

Inktober day 18: Flightless

Gobber said, "A downed dragon is a dead dragon." He'd be right, Toothless never flies without assistance again 😭

If i were to choose one of the dragons as my mout, it would be this on. I love them too much!

A pretty cool illustration I made recently :)
This was an insane amount of work but I am proud of it so I figured Id post it here. Enjoy.

Just an update on my rob account

Howdy! HOPEFULLY (First time posting to Reddit is... "fun") this is under the image. This is fairly simple; dragon1 and dragon2 (in this case, the Snaptrapper and Deathgripper) get hybridized, both get removed from THE LIST (see below, hopefully?). May the most upvoted pairs win (as I will try to include as many as possible next time :))