#Sandbusted

[jackshiccup]

hiccstrid referring to each other as their betrothed in sandbusted why am i giggling and kicking my feet rn

[ashleybenlove]

He looks nice unconscious.

[oseytorvan]

Okay, this is going to be a bit confusing as my English continues to suffer. 

I like the "Sandbusted" series. Not only because of the romance at the end and Hiccup's interaction with Snotlout, but also because in this series Hiccup and Astrid got to know each other better. 

Astrid appreciates practicality very much – therefore, she wants to find a gift for Hiccup that would be useful to him, that would not gather dust on the shelf. But for Hiccup, it is not so much practicality that is important as sincerity – therefore, he wants to give Astrid a locket as a sign of his feelings for her, but he forgets that a chain is needed for the locket to wear it. 

The problem is that none of them knew what was important to the other. Astrid wanted to find a practical gift for Hiccup, not knowing that intimacy was more important to him. Hiccup wanted Astrid to feel his love for her through the locket, but for Astrid, practicality is more important – a locket without a chain would not be the most suitable gift for her. 

I like that by the end of the series, Hiccup and Astrid were able to figure out their mistakes. Seeing that Astrid is upset, Hiccup thinks that his gift is not useful enough for her. Instead of being offended, he says, "Okay. If you don't like it…». Perhaps he wants to say that he is ready to find another, more suitable gift if she does not like the locket. Astrid, in turn, admits that she did not find a gift for Hiccup that would be useful to him. Hiccup assures that the practicality of the gift is not important to him at all, the giver himself is important to him. 

Thus, Hiccup and Astrid got to know each other better. Hiccup made a chain to the locket so that Astrid could wear it comfortably. Astrid gave Hiccup a big hug, knowing that it would make him happier than the most useful gift.  

[eemoo1o-tfrmoo]

Oh! And when Hiccup and Snotlout disappear, Hookfang freaks out and starts digging in the sand cus he’s worried 🥹, he’s the cutest (he’s my favorite dragon in the whole franchise so ima little biased)

Truer words have never been spoken.

So I was just rewatching RTTE and I think I found my favorite episode, and it’s definitely Sandbusted.

Everything about this episode is great. I love the uncommon duos that are shown, like Hiccup and Snotlout, and Fishlegs and Astrid.

Like how you can tell Snotlout really wants to help Hiccup with his gift for Astrid and just likes annoying Hiccup, and how Fishlegs is acting as Astrid’s wingman.

The twins as usual are great, with Tuffnut having the trigger word “tears” and Ruff comforting him 🥹. Also the twins helping Astrid with their great fashion sense, amazing.

All the hiccstrid too 😍. Hiccup tells her that she’s the greatest gift he could ever have like what??!! They’re so cute and for what. And when Astrid was trying to avoid Hiccup, that was kind of funny. When she said Stormfly was just excited to see Johan Stormfly looked at her like “bitch what??”

Or when Astrid is frantically looking for Hiccup and even lashes out at the twins because she’s so worried. But she does apologize, she learned from an earlier episode not to be too harsh on them, even though Tuff’s comment about Hiccups leg was a little out of pocket.

Even the new dragon in this episode was great. I personally really like the Sandbuster, it’s glass thing is really cool, and it’s model is really interesting too, I really like how it looks.

Oh! And when Hiccup and Snotlout disappear, Hookfang freaks out and starts digging in the sand cus he’s worried 🥹, he’s the cutest (he’s my favorite dragon in the whole franchise so ima little biased)

But my all time favorite part about this episode is Snotlout’s obvious character growth. From HTTYD 1 and Rob/DoB and even a little from the first few seasons of RTTE, Snotlout has grown and matured a lot throughout the series. But you can really tell just how much he’s grown to respect Hiccup as a leader and care/value him as a friend in this episode. He really tries to help Hiccup “fix” his gift for Astrid, even though Hiccups gift is already perfect❤️, still, the necklace idea was great. And he tells Amus they weren’t leaving without Hiccup, when in earlier shows, he definitely would of got out of there to save himself. And how he just trusts Hiccup can get them out of there instead of fighting him on it and saying he should be in charge. You can still see arrogant and obnoxious Snotlout was still there, now he’s just mature enough to realize his own strengths and Hiccups strengths. And he knew that he probably wouldn’t be too much help in this situation by coming up with a plan. I don’t know if any that made sense but I tried. I’m not good with words 🥲

I still love how Hiccup and Snotlout kept their sassy and head butting relationship though! The little comments through out this episode really made appreciate this duo more.

Snotlout: Aaargh!! I hate being confused!

Hiccup: Really? I figured you’d be used to it by now.

Snotlout: Heard that-

Snotlout: Oowww! You break this stuff it’s really sharp owowowow-

Hiccup: Then don’t break it

Snotlout: A little late for that- but thank you☺️

Snotlout: I don’t know just do what he says, he’s always right so there’s really no point.

Hiccup: What was that Snotlout?

Snotlout: You’re like a ray of light. Lighting my way. Super shiny! Never mind.

Hiccup: yeah yeah, uh huh…

Those are some of my favorite moments, but yah all in all this episode is by far my favorite. I will definitely be talking more about this series in the future so be prepared.

[httyd-art-requests]

For pride times tm could I request an agender flag/pride Sandbuster perhaps? [Also its great to see requests open again!! I absolutely adore your art!!]

EXCELLENT color choice for this dragon! [Thank you so much! ^^ Glad to have you here]

Dragon #99 - Agender Sandbuster

[westwiiind]

“you have a most annoying habit of not dying when you’re supposed to” johann is SO book!alvin coded i love it

[nightskydragons]

Some sand buster color morphs I made a while back, don't particularly care for these dragons but their powers are really cool tho

#httyd

[ashleybenlove]

Hiccup lying unconscious.

Race To The Edge Season 5, Episode 2 "Sandbusted"

Timestamp: 9:10

You're welcome, thank me later 🫡

[beefy-arms000]

Do yall remember when astrid was having a heart attack cause she couldn’t find a betrothal gift for hiccup? (S5:E2 “Sandbusted”)

BRO DAT GIRL SAID GOTTA BLAST

ngl it would be funny if astrid didn’t know what to get hiccup every time snoggletog comes around.

hiccup would be so unbothered about it and say it’s fine like ONE HUNDRED TIMES while she’s over here breaking her neck trying to avoid him because she hasn’t gotten him anything yet.

[dragonsbluee]

I'm trying to count how many times Hiccup is captured/kidnapped throughout both series, the movies and the short films, so here's my criteria:

Any time he is unwillingly moved from one location to another by a dragon, viking or other character.

This includes any dragons picking him up and flying off somewhere, even if he is okay with it later.

This does not include when Toothless/his friends drag him off to show him something.

Any situation that prompted the dragon riders to rescue him.

Any plans that involved him giving himself up or joining up with a villain/antagonist.

This does not include the time he and Dagur were trapped on that island together.

Any time he is tied up and led somewhere or locked up/held in place with a guard.

Here is the list of situations I have compiled in (hopefully) chronological order:

HTTYD

Congratulations, no captures or kidnappings.

GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY

When Meatlug (accidentally) brings Hiccup along to the Rookery.

RIDERS OF BERK

S1E6 - Hiccup gets taken to Dragon Island.

S1E16 - Hiccup is captured by the Outcasts on their island.

S1E19 - Alvin Captures Hiccup and Toothless at the "Isle of Night".

DEFENDERS OF BERK

S1E20 - Hiccup gives himself up to Dagur as part of his plan with Alvin.

RACE TO THE EDGE

S1E1 - the Dragon Riders get captured by Daugr on a hunter ship.

S1E7 -The twins put him in prison (this one's just here because I think it's funny).

S2E6 - The Dragon Hunters capture him.

S2E11 - The Dragon Riders get captured trying to save the Skrill.

S3E1 - Hiccup is captured by Dragon Hunters while trapped on an island with Dagur.

S3E8 - Hiccup and Toothless get caught in a Dragon Hunter Trap and are kidnapped and forced to participate in dragon fights.

S3E12 - Viggo captures all the Dragon Riders at the auction.

S3E13 - The Defenders of the Wing capture the Dragon Riders.

S4E3 - First Hiccup is caught by Amos and Berthel.

S4E3 - Then he's caught by Savage.

S4E3 - Then Krogan gets him after Throk saves him.

S4E3 - Ryker captures him for the tiniest bit right before the riders arrive.

S4E10 - Hiccup is caught with Ruffnut when he tries to rescue her from Viggo's trap. Unlike the other traps, he needs the other dragon riders to rescue them.

S5E2 - The Sandbuster captures Hiccup and Snotlout.

S6E8 - Viggo hands Hiccup over to Krogan as part of their plan.

HTTYD 2

Valka kidnaps Hiccup and Toothless.

HTTYD 3

Grimmel captures the dragon riders.

HOMECOMING

Once again, no captures of kidnappings

Up For Debate:

There are a few situations which technically fit the criteria, but I'm not sure if they fit considering the context of the show:

S5E5 - the riders are stuck on Vanaheim, guarded by the Sentinels. (Rtte)

S1E3 - This is a technicality, but when Hiccup joins up with Dagur to keep him away from the other dragons. (Dob)

EDIT: I forgot that even though my criteria says that the time Dagur and Hiccup are trapped on that island together (S3E1 of RTTE) doesn't count, because he is joining up with an (at the time) antagonist, there is a moment when Hiccup is captured by Dragon Hunters near the end of the episode.

After careful discussion (aka me ranting at my roommate) S4E10 of RTTE is also moving from "up for debate" to the official list. These changes are reflected above.

This brings our official count to 22 captures/kidnappings!

Honestly, the hardest part about this was finding the distinction between being captured or being trapped and what I wanted to count. When Hiccup isn't captured, he spends a lot of time in traps.

[ashleybenlove]

It's funny to put OT6 lenses on this episode because like, maan, imagine the scrambling of the other five trying to figure out what to get Hiccup.

The main thing in my mind is, that one John Mulaney bit where someone yells "Scatter" and he describes it in comparison to a scene from Ratatouille.

[saturnniidae]

Example one billion of little things we know about Astrid that would've been great to help flesh out her character but instead they gave her an episode plot revolving around Hiccup

I need everyone to remember that Astrid can DRAW (She's literally a cringe scemo kid at heart).

Hiccup please make ur gf a sketchbook she'd benefit greatly from at least one hobby that doesn't involve strenuous physical activity

[spacenintendogs]

hiccup horrendous haddock iii "sandbusted" storyboard icons

(snotlout, astrid, fishlegs)

[countlessofvoids]

Ok here are my headcanons on what dragons the HTTYD/ROB/RTTE human antagonists would be (because it's the only list of characters I can come up with as dragons);

Alvin - Rumblehorn

Dagur - Speedstinger

Viggo - Skrill (basic answer ik)

Ryker - logisticaly he would be a skrill since he and Viggo are brothers, however I just can't see him as one. Cavern Crasher it is.

Krogan - Slitherwing

Johann - Sandbuster, or maybe Armorwing?

Drago - Catastrophic Quaken

Ragnar - Crimson Goregutter

Chaghatai Khan - Changewing

Griselda - Fireworm Queen? I genuinely don't know

Grimmel - Razorwhip x Death Song hybrid

Excluding Mildew, Savage and Gruffnut because I cannot take them seriously, nor care about them enough.

[httyd-art-requests]

Sand buster?

Also I love your art, the colours you pick are incredible! And really specifically for some reason I like the thickness of your line art? Weird detail to like I think but keep going you can make it through the year >:]

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[Thank you so much! ^^ I'm also having a lot of fun with the thick lineart :] It lets me get away with wonky toes and wing shapes haha]

Dragon #27 - Sandbuster

(Trying to figure out how to post this one in a way that works with the art, bear with me a minute ><)

[tenebrius-excellium]

FINALLY some Buffalord love in the tags!!!

Worst Dragon Bracket - R3