Holiday Ayo - If you are a fan of the Game of Thrones saga who has watched all 8 seasons, now you can take part in a battle that is likely to be fiercer than the fight for the Iron Throne: the auction of a number of memorabilia that appeared in this series.  

Fans can now bid on a selection of costumes, props, sets and mementos from the hit show that ended in 2019. More than 2,000 items – including a melted version of the Iron Throne – distributed over 900 lots will be auctioned in October through Heritage Auctions. 

Starting bids range from US$500 or around IDR 7.7 million to US$20,000 or around IDR 310 million for iconic items such as Jaime Lannister's full suit of armor and sword. 

Other notable items include Daenerys Targaryen's memorable robe, coat and leather ensemble with some featuring the dragon necklace and accents worn by Emilia Clarke.  

There is also Jon Snow's famous Longclaw sword wielded by Kit Harington, and the Hand of the Queen pin worn by Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister. 

Even items that don't appear much on screen, such as the bell held as Cersei Lannister walks or the blood-stained dress from the famous Red Wedding, will hopefully catch fans' attention during the bidding. 

Jay Roewe, HBO's senior vice president of global incentives and production planning, said the auction was a chance for fans to pick up a piece of history and show the series' staying power five years after it ended. 

“Game of Thrones is a hugely important moment in our culture. It was a seminal moment in high-end television. It was a very important moment in the context of HBO," he said in an interview with The Associated Press. 

“It's something we all experience from childhood, it impacts each of our lives, it impacts culture, and Game of Thrones means something to everyone.”

Although the series began in 2011 and some of the items being auctioned are from that year, they are not gathering dust, Roewe said. 

HBO has carefully stockpiled thousands of props, costumes and sets since the series began for use in potential spinoffs or sequels. 

With House Of The Dragon having just finished its second season and other projects in development, Roewe says the studio now knows what they need to keep and what they can let go. 

“These items have been curated and cared for since we finished filming. This stuff is still in the same quality as when we finished filming, and we've had people work on it over the years to keep it in good condition," he said. 

“We don't need it anymore. It's time to finally open it to the world.”