Game of Thrones Monday: Reckoning

(WARNING: This post contains SPOILERS for "Game of Thrones" season 6, episode 9 entitled "Battle of the Bastards," so if you haven't watched it yet, please skip ahead to the collectibles. Now, on to our weekly recap!)

We're going to keep this recap brief, as this season of "Game of Thrones" winds down. Episode 9 was one of the most exciting and action-packed episodes of "Game" yet and included a fulfilling (and, for the dogs, just plain filling) end to the evil that has been Ramsay Bolton. "Battle of the Bastards" focused on two large battles -- Daenarys Targaryen and her followers versus the attacking masters in Meereen, and the battle for Winterfell between the Starks (Jon Snow and Sansa Stark) and the Boltons. Suffice it to say, both battles were extremely captivating. Daenarys loosed her dragons and Dothraki army on the masters and the murderous Sons of the Harpy, respectively, and cemented her position as ruler of Meereen, and, essentially Queen in the East (with her sights still set on ruling all of the Seven Kingdoms). Daenarys also made a pact with Yara and Theon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands (the dynamic between Daenarys and Yara was especially fun to watch) as she sets her sights on Westeros.

Kit Harrington in "Game of Thrones"

The Starks attack on Winterfell was brutal and visceral, and Rickon Stark and Jon's giant pal Wun-Wun were killed in the scrum (Rickon early on by the vile Ramsay Bolton and Wun-Wun later -- again at Bolton's hand -- in the battle's final moments). Jon was impressive during the conflict and again proved his mettle on the battlefield. When the odds were stacked against them, Jon and his Wildling supporters were saved by Littlefinger and the Knights of the Vale, as the Knights arrived just in time to quash Ramsay's army.

Jon beating the snuff out of Ramsay was cathartic, in a way, as the villain finally paid the price for his many transgressions. And Ramsay met an ironic and all-too-fitting fate when his dogs (his "loyal beasts," as he calls them) made Ramsay their dinner while Sansa watched on with satisfaction. The Starks have now returned to their rightful rulership of Winterfell -- but guess what folks? Winter is still coming.

Only one more episode of "Game" left this season! Now, on to more GOT collectibles.

Grey Worm Pop! Vinyl by Funko

Grey Worm Pop! Vinyl by Funko

Daenarys' unsullied champion gets the Pop! treatment, courtesy of Funko. You can find Grey Worm online or at a local comic shop.

Sansa Stark figure by Dark Horse

Sansa Stark figure by Dark Horse

This fantastic figure from Dark Horse presents Sansa as the no-nonsense leader she has become. Find Sansa through the Dark Horse website.

Winterfell Desktop Statue by Factory Entertainment

Winterfell Desktop Statue by Factory Entertainment

 Factory Entertainment wows again with this beautifully detailed desktop sculpture of Winterfell. Track one down on eBay or other online outlets. See you all tomorrow for more from the CollecTwins!!