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Game of Thrones Exhibition Belfast 2014

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    StaticAge11
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭StaticAge11


    Seems to be quite similar to last year. Went myself last year, while I enjoyed it, I dont think there is enough new attractions to warrant going again. Maybe next year. I just hope they improve the merch selection this year, last year was so poor in that aspect!


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    Un Croissant
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    When are tickets out?


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    haro124
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    Id definitely have a few other things planned for the day Because you won't be in there for even 30-40 mins


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    MayoForSam
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    'Ascend the Wall' anyone : http://gizmodo.com/the-oculus-rift-put-me-in-game-of-thrones-and-it-made-m-1510809083?

    This would make me very keen to see the exhibition.


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    yourdeadwright
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    Anyone know can you get the tickets yet ? and if so where : )


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    username123
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    StaticAge11 wrote: »
    Seems to be quite similar to last year. Went myself last year, while I enjoyed it, I dont think there is enough new attractions to warrant going again. Maybe next year. I just hope they improve the merch selection this year, last year was so poor in that aspect!

    Yes I agree. While the items in the exhibition were well worth seeing and obviously sitting on the Iron Throne was great, overall it was disappointing how little there was and the merchandise was appallingly lacking.

    They missed a serious opportunity to make money both on professional photos of you sitting on the Iron Throne and on the merchandise.

    I also felt the Iron Throne wasnt very well lit for photos.


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    StaticAge11
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    username123 wrote: »
    Yes I agree. While the items in the exhibition were well worth seeing and obviously sitting on the Iron Throne was great, overall it was disappointing how little there was and the merchandise was appallingly lacking.

    They missed a serious opportunity to make money both on professional photos of you sitting on the Iron Throne and on the merchandise.

    I also felt the Iron Throne wasnt very well lit for photos.
    I think it was in order to make the person sitting on the Throne look extra menacing? :P Failed with me though, huge grin of delight on me

    944131_10151451651031640_446917619_n.jpg


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    username123
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    Maybe I just have a crappy camera!


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    Thargor
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    That throne looks like plastic and tinfoil.


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    Son0vagun
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    The throne cut me!


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    whomitconcerns
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    The displays were interesting.. But you only needed about 15 mins really. As said above it was shocking how little and poor the merchandise was. Cups, bookmarks, bottle openers and t shirts was all.


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    Paddy Cow
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    Son0vagun wrote: »
    The throne cut me!
    You're not fit for rule so :P


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    Tenger
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    username123 wrote: »
    .....

    I also felt the Iron Throne wasnt very well lit for photos.

    I was at the earlier exhibition in NYC and it was very much a TV show prop exhibit.....no merchandise at all. Which I was pleasantly surprised at.

    The Iron Throne was well lit with pro photographer ready to take your pic:
    8619001719_841c58f0a8.jpgThe Iron Throne by tearbringer, on Flickr


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    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users Posts: 20,555 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    How much doses it cost ? and do u need to book a ticket in advance ?


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    celica00
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    is it worth it? considering the trip from Cork, but must be really worth it haha looooong drive


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    ahnowbrowncow
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    celica00 wrote: »
    is it worth it? considering the trip from Cork, but must be really worth it haha looooong drive

    It's not worth a 4 hour drive imo.


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    snausages
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    Is that the actual Iron Throne from the show? Looks crap.


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    username123
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    snausages wrote: »
    Is that the actual Iron Throne from the show? Looks crap.

    Its a plastic replica. I dont know what the show one is really made of.


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    celica00
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    ahnowbrowncow wrote: »
    It's not worth a 4 hour drive imo.

    I almost thought so :(


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    snausages
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    Looking at art of the 'real' iron throne it seems like the kind of thing that'd leave your arse in tatters should you ever try to sit on it.

    h-REAL-IRON-THRONE-400x500.jpg?10


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    December2012
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    snausages wrote: »
    Looking at art of the 'real' iron throne it seems like the kind of thing that'd leave your arse in tatters should you ever try to sit on it.

    h-REAL-IRON-THRONE-400x500.jpg?10

    Wasn't that the point(s)?


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    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,881 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Yep:

    http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Aerys_II_Targaryen
    After repeatedly cutting himself on the Iron Throne he developed a phobia of blades, and forbade any sharp implements in his presence other than the swords of his Kingsguard, refusing even to trim his nails or hair. His fingernails grew to cracked yellow claws nine inches long; His beard was matted and unwashed, and his silver-gold hair hung down to his waist in wild tangles. His arms and legs were always covered with scabs and half-healed cuts from the Iron Throne. He wore the elaborate dragon-emblazoned crown of Aegon IV.


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    Liamalone
    Registered Users Posts: 4,956 ✭✭✭Liamalone


    Game of Thrones Exhibition:
    Ticket Update
    Waterfront Hall Belfast 11 – 15 June.
    Apply for free tickets at waterfront.co.uk from May 8th 9.00am.
    A ticket guarantees entry to the exhibition. There may also be queuing walk up availability for non ticket holders, which is to be confirmed.


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    RobbingBandit
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    Been online for 12 minutes now on a holding page that is not moving saying I am in the queue, worse system than bleedin ticketmaster.


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    s8n
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    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Been online for 12 minutes now on a holding page that is not moving saying I am in the queue, worse system than bleedin ticketmaster.

    just like last year - its a joke


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    RobbingBandit
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    Anyone gets spares for Sunday 2pm-4pm first in line, only need 1.


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    jamesd
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    I wanted 2 for friday or 2 for sat morning early but have been in this web queue since 9am.
    Was looking forward to this for ages.


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    Omeceron
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    jamesd wrote: »
    I wanted 2 for friday or 2 for sat morning early but have been in this web queue since 9am.
    Was looking forward to this for ages.

    I was in the queue since 9 aswell and it let me order about 10 mins ago.

    Only saw 1 slot that was sold out on the Saturday.


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    RobbingBandit
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    my laptop, ipad and ipod searching for 36 minutes now, wont be getting nothing I guess. :(


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    stesaurus
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    I managed to get past the queue and pick date/time and then it asks you to register. They could have mentioned that earlier and I would have done that in advance. I'd say that's adding to the length of time taking to process.
    I got mine in the end but was in the queue for 20 mins first.


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