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- HBO’s "Game of Thrones" wraps up its eighth and final season on May 19.
- Even though this season has received negative feedback from some fans, the social and cultural impact of the show has been staggering.
- But just because the show is ending soon doesn’t mean you can’t still show off your "GoT" pride. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Thrones-branded products, including everything from board games to bottle openers.
And now our watch has ended.
The Long Night that is a post-"Game of Thrones" world is quickly approaching, as the final episode ever airs on May 19 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO. Within a world of questionable military strategies, stoic time-jumping teens, and problematic familial relationships, "Game of Thrones" has inspired one of the most passionate television fan bases of all time.
While this passion has materialized both positively and negatively in response to the eighth season, there is no doubt that showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are at the helm of a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
What is dead may never die, but now that we’re reaching the end of new episodes forever, fans must find other ways to keep the show in our lives.
For many, this means stocking up on some "Thrones"-influenced merchandise for their homes and closets. HBO has not been shy about plastering the "Game of Thrones" brand onto basically any kind of product you can imagine, including direwolf-engraved jewelry, personalized house sigil baby onesies, or even original strategy board games.
To celebrate the show one last time before it’s off the air forever, here are our favorite "Game of Thrones"-branded products.
Hold the door!
Etsy
Hodor Door Stopper, $12, from Etsy
Even though Hodor was a man of few words, he was widely regarded as a fan favorite throughout the past decade. If you’re someone with a more twisted sense of humor, this Hodor Door Stopper is the perfect way to make everyone who comes to your last watch party feel all the feels as soon as they walk through your conveniently-held-open door.
What do we say to the God of Frugality? Not today
HBO Shop
Arya Stark Bundle, $29.95, from HBO Shop
Arya Stark has become the dark horse MVP of the entire Thrones universe during the eighth season. Whether she’s taking on incarnations of death and evil or accomplishing prom night levels of personal achievements, Arya has never had a better run. Show your love for the hero of Winterfell with this bundle dedicated to our number one assassin, indoor archer, home cook, and DIY makeup artist.
Make lemon cakes, mulled wine, and more
Amazon
"A Feast of Ice and Fire," $23.79, from Amazon
If you’ve ever wanted to host your own post-battle feast (don’t forget the coffee) or need some inspiration for your final watch party, this is the perfect cookbook. The book contains more than 100 recipes, categorized by the Westerosi region inspired the dish.
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Source: Business Insider – dbakst@businessinsider.com (Danny Bakst)