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Game Of Thrones gifts for any season (even winter)

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Every new season of Game Of Thrones is a cause for excitement, much like a royal wedding or trial by combat. The book series, turned premium cable show, turned global phenomenon made everyone and their mother a fantasy fan, meaning there are likely a lot of people in your life who’ll want a GOT gift. But, after getting them an HBO subscription and a Blu-ray of every season, what else is there to buy?

How about a throw pillow? Toys? Statues? Or even some actual books? You’ll find links to all those things and this gift guide that will help you shop for any Game Of Thrones fan. All these work for birthdays, holidays, season premiere parties... but maybe hold off giving these as wedding gifts. It might make people uneasy.

Let's go back to the beginning! For those fans who have only seen the hit HBO show but have never read the books, here’s your chance to fix that problem. For a decidedly reasonable price, you can deliver a compilation of the Game Of Thrones story in a , spanning the epic. The paperback box set is terrific - and costs less than $30 - but make sure to check out the options for Kindle and audio CD too. With the battle for the Iron Throne raging on, support your favorite House with these coasters. Each coaster represents the wax seal of the primary houses of Westeros. Now you can choose to . Let’s face facts, no one is going to pick Greyjoy...ever. You just wouldn’t trust a Greyjoy with your drink. Outside of Telltale’s game adaption, this is the gaming of GOT adaptation of choice. It lets between 3 and 6 players compete to command the Great Houses of Westeros. With clever nods to the series, game tokens are shaped as footmen, knights, ships, and other accouterments well known to the series, it’s perfect for a game night with friends that love GOT.

If you want to take your figure game to the next level, forget classy, highly poseable action figures. Your home or office will really shine with a pricey bust or statue of your favorite character. Dark Horse has this , along with this one of . Most go for over $100, and feature a level of detail above most other gifts you’ll see on this list.

So, you’ve read every Song Of Fire And Ice from cover to cover between seasons, and are looking for something more to memorize. Fans of HBO’s GOT interpretation could do with the behind-the-scenes guides to . Both offer up guides on how to prepare different dishes from all over GOT’s many regions, perfect for the potluck your friend schedules for every season finale.

As you can imagine, there is more than one board game built for the Game Of Thrones crowd, and Battle of Westeros may be the perfect gift for your tabletop game-loving friends. Built upon the popular BattleLore system, puts you in position to relive battles pulled directly from the show and books. Pitting two players against each other, representing either House Stark or House Lannister, it’s a great mix of Thrones lore built upon a proven gaming system. Though small in stature, Tyrion Lannister is one of the biggest fan favorites. Now you can have him guard your sensitive documents at the office. This , , and many others.

Game Of Thrones may be one of the most adult fantasy series in recent memory, but maybe your giftee prefers GOT wares that are a tad cuter? The popular Funko Pop brand of figures took a stab at the franchise, remolding fan favorites like can look loveable when given the proper makeover.

When following Game Of Thrones many twists and turns, it’s only natural to pick one house over another during all the political maneuvering. If you’d like to show your allegiance whenever you take a drink of your favorite beverage, this series of pint glasses covers just about everything. Houses are all for sale. Get whatever sigil suits you, or get them all to cover every taste for your next viewing party.

You may not be able to claim the real Iron Throne for yourself, but there’s always this which measures 7 inches tall and 3 pounds heavy. Clearly, it means business. Each sword is distinct, and the circular base contains details about the Iron Throne on the bottom. Even better, your favorite action figures fit perfectly on it - although you’re not getting it for yourself. Right? Nothing identifies your House affiliation quite as well as a gorgeous… pillow? It's kind of hard to argue when it's giant and plush, emblazoned with the seal of your House of choice as well as the family's slogan on the other side. Whether your loved one is a , there's at least one pillow that's perfect for a Thrones-inspired snuggle. Let's say your gift-giving target just happens to be someone you'd like to get particularly close to. It sure is a lot easier to cuddle up when a nice, comfy is at arm's length. Perfect for catching up on old episodes together - and sporting the insignia and slogans of each of the main Thrones families - it makes a terrific Christmas gift for both of you. Maybe things would have worked out for Sir Jorah Mormont if he bought Daenerys one of these. Let's say you're thinking a little more… inspired for your gift. You can virtually guarantee that this 15-pound of Eddard Stark will make quite an, um, conversation piece when hung up on the wall or pointed in the direction of sworn enemies. It’s not a toy, either, being made out of High Carbon Steel and Antique Brass and measuring 60 inches long. It also comes with display plaque and certificate of authenticity, but let’s face it – you’re going to give it at least a few cursory swings before putting it in its proper place. If your targeted gift-getter is not quite at the Sword level, this might fit the bill. This famous knife was used during the attempted assassination of Bran Stark. It comes with its own display mount and certificate of authenticity - but will also look totally cool when you slide it out from under your sleeve into your hand. Just don’t cut yourself!

Game Of Thrones fans are a particular bunch, but any one of these gifts will be as treasured as a dragon egg. Sure, some of these may rekindle unpleasant memories of the rather inglorious death of one or more favorite characters, but that’s all part of the charm of Thrones. No one lasts for very long - but the memory of a well-planned gift certainly does.

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