Five decades after its atmospheric end,” Game of Thrones” is a hit hit on the auction block.
Souvenirs and memorabilia from and inspired by the iconic , HBO , line raked in over$ 21 million dollars over the weekend.
The “original travelling Iron Throne molded from the original screen-used king” sold for$ 1.49 million after a nearly 6-minute volley between bids. Ornate jewels were used to create the colored plastic, which resembles a dragon-forged head from the set based on George R. R. Martin’s best-selling story books.
Heritage Auctions drew more than 4, 000 requests for 900 plus things during” the entirely sold-out , Oct. 10-12 , function”, including 32 decorations getting six figure amount keywords. The highest earners include Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw ($ 400, 000 ), the heartthrob character’s Night’s Watch ensemble ($ 337, 500 ) and a set of Jaime Lannister’s black leather armor ($ 270, 000 ).
According to the , Dallas-based business,” Game of Thrones: The Bid” came in second on the all-time entertainment auction listing. The first,  , Hollywood , legend Debbie Reynolds ‘ 2011 sale had a$ 22.8 million haul for her massive 3, 500 piece costume collection.
Heritage’s executive vice president  , Joe Maddalena , said “it was clear this was going to relate with people” when the bidding was launched last month, noting how” the Emmy-winning costume manufacturers and prop manufacturers worked tirelessly to conform” the novels.
He added:” Citizens wanted a piece of that’ Game of Thrones ‘ wonder, and we are honored to have been part of what designer , Michele Clapton , calls these outfits and accessories ‘ existences”.
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