We have been swallowed whole byThe Last of Ussince 2013 and what a crazy roller coaster it has been in the last nine years. The post-apocalyptic game by Naughty Dog has not only given us heartache and trauma, but also hope and to always ‘look for the light’. As we fall back into the remastered version of the sequel,The Last of Us Part 2, and drown ourselves in the darkness of Ellie’s journey yet again, why not accompany the release with some of the best TLOU merch money can buy?
From trading cards and clicker statues to Joel’s jacket and Ellie’s backpack, here are the best The Last of Us goodies you can pick up for yourself or as a gift for a special fan.
The Last of Us Backpack - Ellie Messenger Bag
Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Ellie’s Journal from The Last of Us Part 2
Ellie’s No Pun Intended Book
The Last of Us Part 2 Trading Cards
The Last of Us: American Dreams Comic Book
Custom The Last of Us Joel Miller Bookmark
Clicker Statue from The Last of Us
The Last of Us Poster - Vintage Metal Tin Sign
Bill and Frank The Last of Us Strawberry Shirt
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10. The Last of Us Backpack - Ellie Messenger Bag
“To the edge of the universe and back. Endure and survive.”
What’s better than taking Ellie’s backpack from the game on your adventures with you? You likely won’t be facing the post-apocalypse (yet) but this 2 pounds in weight sand colored backpack will make sure to hold all those important items you may need, and look cool while doing it!
Ellie’s trusty backpack went everywhere with her in The Last of Us, adorned with cool pins and badges. This homage to her iconic backpack is designed to bring the bleakness of the post-pandemic world but also enough suitability for your daily adventures, too. Coming in a sand color with plenty of zips and pockets, not to mention big black lettering stating exactly where it is from in case no one knows, this Last of Us travel companion will suit any fan wanting to look the part while out and about.
9. Joel’s Jacket From HBO’s The Last of Us
“If I Ever Were To Lose You, I’d Surely Lose Myself”
If you’ve been eyeing Pedro Pascel’s jacket from HBO’s The Last of Us and wondered where you can find it, the good news is you can pick up the very same green one that Pascal wears in the show.The Huckberry Flint and Tinder Men’s Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket isn’t cheap, coming in at $298 but it’s superb quality and weather resistant to those harsh apocalyptic winds.
For those wondering where Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel in HBO’s The Last of Us, got that rugged-looking jacket from, we have your back. The jacket is constructed with a waxed and weather-resistant formula to keep fans extra toasty in the colder months and lined with flannel for extra warmth and comfort, but let’s hope you never have to wear it during a post-apocalypse. Although most certainly on the more expensive end, at nearly $300, there is a price to pay if you want to look as good as Joel does, after all.
8. Ellie’s Journal from The Last of Us Part 2
“You can’t stop this.”
Throughout The Last of Us Part 2, Ellie progressively fills in her journal with entries populated as the story progresses, and boy, it can be a dark look inside her mind.This replica journal is A5 in size, which is 5.8 inches x 8 inches, and contains the same content found in the game with amazing quality images.
Ellie’s journal in The Last of Us Part 2 gives fans a fascinating insight into her mind and how dark it becomes the further players process through the game. Mostly filled with passages where she expresses her violent activity and her thirst to track down and kill Abby, but also how she almost forgets what Joel looks like when she tries to draw him. If this is something you’d love to own and look through whenever you want in physical form, this fantastic replica provides a wealth of cool illustrations and writing exactly how they are from the game by incorporating high-quality paper and high-precision printing.
7. Ellie’s No Pun Intended Book
“It doesn’t matter how much you push the envelope. It’ll still be stationary.”
Ellie’s book No Pun Intended from The Last of Us provided us with many funny dad jokes, and now you too can annoy everyone around you just like Ellie did to Joel.With 450 jokes combined into 130 pages and two editions to choose from - either looking new or a post-outbreak aesthetic, this Etsy pickup is a must-have for fans.
Just like in the game, we witnessed how annoying Ellie’s “dad jokes” were to Joel but for him to eventually love hearing them in HBO’s The Last of Us, even providing one or two of his own towards the end of season one. This handcrafted replica of Ellie’s ‘No Puns Intended’ book is packed full of all of her jokes and puns across 130 pages. you’re able to even pick an edition that suits you best in which the cover looks like it belongs in the post-apocalypse or, if you fancy a clean, pre-apocalypse version, this Etsy seller provides that too. The only difference is in the price, with the pre-outbreak coming in at $19.99, and the post-outbreak set at $27.99.
6. The Last of Us Part 2 Trading Cards
Collect all 48 without having to leave your seat.
Throughout The Last of Us Part 2, Ellie collects trading cards at various locations of a fictional card game known as Society of Champions. If you didn’t manage to get them all in your play-through, we have a fix for that.For only $29, get all 48 color trading cards based on the original look from the ones in the game and printed on high-quality coated paper to really bring them into the real world!
The Last of Us 2 trading cards showcase 48 very cool superheroes which are mostly based on Naughty Dog developers and can be found throughout the game, often hidden from view in obscure areas that aren’t very obvious and can be a bit of a job to collect them all. Thankfully, you don’t have to go out into the real world to rummage around for them if you fancy owning them physically, as a talented Etsy creator has handcrafted them to perfection. Printed on high-quality coated paper, all 48 trading cards offer amazing artwork and are so well detailed, and best of all, you don’t have to sell an arm and a leg just to own them.
5. The Last of Us: American Dreams Comic
“Let’s just wait it out. You know, we can…be all poetic and just lose our minds together.”
The prequel comics story to the beloved The Last of Us, in which creative director Neil Druckmann teams up with Faith Erin Hicks to present the story of thirteen-year-old Ellie’s life in a violent, post-pandemic world, how she met Riley and how life turned upside down for the pair.
If you want to know more about Ellie’s story and tribulations before first meeting her in The Last of Us, this brilliantly written four-issue comic book series based on the video game delves into her military boarding school years, how she met fellow rebel Riley and her first trip into the harsh reality of what the world has become. Neil Druckmann penned the comics, so you know it’s going to be an excellent yet emotional ride throughout. For only $16.19, this one deserves a spot on your shelf.
4. Custom The Last of Us Joel Miller Bookmark
“You Have No Idea What Loss Is.”
A full-color bookmark of the gruff yet loveable survivor Joel Miller from the TV show The Last of Us. Featuring original artwork in a minimalist cult-movie art style, the back of the bookmark has a decimated city image on it and is contained within a sealed plastic bag to keep them safe and make them presentable as a gift for any Last of Us loving bookworm!
There’s probably nothing worse than seeing folded pages in an otherwise great looking novel, and now you have no excuse with this full-color bookmark of Joel Miller waiting for you each time you open your book. Illustrated in a movie cult art style, the bookmark is a smooth acid-free stock card and laminated for a glossy finish designed to last, and for a mere $5.50, you not only get a very cool Last of Us bookmark of the gruff yet loveable survivor Joel, but your book will also thank you too.
3. Clicker Statue from The Last of Us
A stunning showpiece to place in either your gaming room or living room to put the fear into guests, this 3D Clicker statue stands at 6.6” tall for the standard version or 8” tall for the large version.
Not something you’d usually want to see while walking into your house, but this particular Clicker is a very welcome guest for any Last of Us lover. The 3D printed Clicker bust stands at 6.6 inches tall for the standard version at $25 and 8 inches tall for the large version, which is £35. It also comes unpainted, so you can get creative and throw in some bold colors to customize your very own. If you’re feeling a little evil, this would be perfect to place on your coffee table for non Last of Us guests and to watch them get more than a fright.
2. The Last of Us Poster - Vintage Metal Tin Sign
“They should be terrified of you.”
This Last of Us Part 2 poster, designed in a metal frame, incorporates Dine, Ellie, and Joel inside the tangled fungi of a Clicker’s head. Coming in at 8x12 inches, it can be hung using its pre-cutout holes or simply prompt up. Ideal to give your room a horrifying The Last of Us vibe.
A stunning accessory to really bring home how much The Last of Us means to you. In this Last of Us Part 2 poster made into metal, we see Ellie and Dina at the top in their first dance together and Joel and Ellie in the middle as they navigate the more traumatic parts of their lives in the game. Both images are based within a Clicker’s head that’s surrounded by fungi because, after all, it’s what caused the initial tsunami to begin with.
1. Bill and Frank The Last of Us Strawberry Shirt
“I was never afraid until you showed up.”
Who could forget episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us starring Bill and Frank? To relive the heartache and joyful moments, this Strawberry unisex t-shirt should do the trick.To celebrate the couple’s love for each other, the shirt showcases a strawberry to highlight that touching moment between Bill and Frank, and it comes in a range of sizes from small to 3XL plus a variety of colors too.
Who could ever forget Bill and Frank’s story and how incredible episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us truly was. Not only was it heartwrenching and traumatic, but it also showcased some of the most tender and loving moments between two people to ever air on television. The moment when Frank showed Bill that he had grown a little strawberry patch for him, and they then went on to share one of the strawberries is a period of time many of us would never want to forget, and now you don’t have to. The unisex ‘Bill and Frank’s Strawberries’ tee comes in sizes from small to 3 XL and a host of different colors that include black, white, heather, gray, navy, and natural.
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