Game of Thrones has the coolest hatchway sequence on television , thanks to that mad orrery showing the easing map of Westeros along with the heavens . And io9 is proud to bring you an exclusive video demo the prescribed Game of Thrones Astrolabe as it spins . Plus you could move into to make headway one for yourself , right here !
As we reported back in June , Insight Editions isputting out a box setthat includesincluding their ledger , The Pop - Up Guide to Westeros , along with an actual Game of Thrones astrolabe . And as the picture above shows , it ’s moderately smashing , with spinning wheel inside wheels , and the seal of the four major houses of Westeros . It ’s basically the ultimate position symbol for a Westeros - obsess fan , even more than the overgorge three - eyed Corvus corax that the Game of Thrones beer people put out .
From the description on the merchandise page :
The astrolabe stands over 13 inches in high spirits and is fully articulated , with moving hoop that dynamically replicate the oscillating movement of the astrolabe seen in the Game of Thrones opening sequence . Each ring is embellish with fine detail , such as the sigils of the Great Houses of Westeros , and the substance ring is engraved with intricate symbology , revealing the history of both Westeros and Essos , that is glimpsed at the start of each show .
The astrolabe itself is back up by a standpoint adorned with the beast that present the sigils consort with the four Great Houses of Westeros : a direwolf for House Stark , a Leo the Lion for House Lannister , a hart for House Baratheon , and a firedrake for House Targaryen . Each is fine craft and highly elaborate , from the direwolf ’s coat to the Draco ’s talons . The astrolabe ’s weathered culture makes it seem and feel like an object from the world of Game of Thrones .
accompany the astrolabe is a particular limited edition of Game of Thrones : A Pop - Up Guide to Westeros featuring an undivided slipcase and signed by famed pappa - up engineer Matthew Reinhart . This amazing pop music - up book include five stunning spreads that fold out to make a remarkable pop - up map of Westeros that is perfect for displaying . The book also contains legion mini - popping that make for to life iconic elements of the show , such as direwolves , White Walkers , giants , and dragons . All the pops are accompanied by insightful text that relay the rich history of the Seven Kingdoms and more , forming a dynamic reference guide to the world of Game of Thrones .
And you may win a copy of the corner determine right now . Justclick here to sign up for Insight Editions ’ newssheet , and you ’ll be entered to succeed a transcript of the Astrolabe and the Pop - Up Guide . Plus eight runners - up will get prescribed Game of Thrones journals , two for each of the main house in Westeros . As they say in Westeros , may the betting odds be ever in your favor ! ( Sorry . Could n’t stand firm . )
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