WARNING: The post contains SPOILERS for episode 1 of "Game of Thrones" season six, so if you haven't seen the episode yet, please skip ahead to the collectibles.
One of the best television shows ever produced returned to HBO on Sunday, and it was a doozie. "Game of Thrones" launched its sixth season -- this time ahead of the books on which it was based -- with a harrowing, quick-cut episode that strived to bring viewers up to speed with the beloved (and reviled) characters throughout Westeros. Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) got her first good news in quite a while when the warrior Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) and her ally, Podrick Payne (Daniel Portman), rescued Sansa and Theon/Reek (Alfie Allen) from more torture at the hands of Ramsay Bolton's men. We got a glimpse of Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), blind and downtrodden, as she received some tough-love lessons. Things were bleak at Castle Black as Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) lay dead, murdered by his own Night's Watch brothers, though Sir Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham) and some of Snow's loyal friends remained vigilant. We also got updates on Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clark) as she is being held captive by a horde of foul-mouthed Dothraki horsemen; Cersei (Lena Headey) and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), whose daughter was murdered by the devious Sand Snakes of Dorne; and Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) and Lord Varys (Conleth Hill) as they stroll the streets of a dangerous Meereen.
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| Sophie Turner and Alfie Allen in "Game of Thrones" |
Last week we talked about several Jon Snow collectibles available, as Jon's fate is at the heart of season six. Yet the premiere episode reminded us of other great characters roaming Westeros, so we'll take this opportunity to highlight a few other "Thrones" goodies.
Oathkeeper, Valyrian Steel Collection
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| Oathkeeper |
The sword wielded by Brienne of Tarth, given to her by Jaime Lannister and forged from the fragments of Ned Stark's blade, Ice. Here Oathkeeper is recreated as a gorgeous prop replica, with a 32" stainless steel blade and display plaque boasting the Tarth sigil. Part of the excellent Valyrian Steel Collection of "Game of Thrones" prop replicas that also includes Ice, Longclaw and Needle, among other weapons.
Funko Pop! Rides, Daenerys and Drogon (2016)
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| Daenerys and Drogon Pop! Ride, Funko |
We haven't much touched on Washington-based toymaker Funko, but we will throughout this blog as the company's Pop! Vinyl figures are incredibly popular AND collectible. Case in point: This wicked Pop! Ride featuring the khaleesi herself, Daenerys Targaryen and her (sometimes) loyal dragon, Drogon.
The Hound's Helm
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| The Hound's Helm |
Rumors persist that season six will see the return of Sandor "The Hound" Clegane (played brilliantly by Scottish actor Rory McCann), and what better way to prepare for The Hound's reappearance than with this awesome replica of his fearsome helm. Limited to 2,500 pieces, this wearable helmet weighs 15 pounds, is made of fiberglass and comes with a display stand and certificate of authenticity.
Who else is ready to get their "Game" on?
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