Created by the Funko toy company, these vinyl Game of Thrones figures are so charming they’ll make you forget all about the bloody battles and violent beheadings that are a regular occurrence on the hit HBO series.
The line is comprised of six characters: Tyrion Lannister, Khal Drogo, Daenerys Targaryen, Ned Stark, The Hound and the dreaded White Walker. Each figure stands 3.75 inches tall and has an abnormally large sized head – perfect for decapitation.
If you’re tired of seeing Sean Bean’s character get murdered in every production he’s ever acted in, now’s your chance to finally immortalize him and his Game of Thrones character.
The POP! vinyl Game of Thrones figures are set to hit toy store shelves on November 1st, 2012.
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