Funko and PlayStation have teamed up once again for another amazing wave of collaborated Pop Vinyls. We previously saw a set of upcoming Pops from PlayStation exclusives titles like Death Stranding, Twisted Metal, Bloodborne, Ghost of Tsushima, and more. This time the tradition continues with some other beloved games getting the Funko Pop treatment. Each […]
Things around you might be chaotic, but stay calm and remind yourself that you’re “OK with the events that are unfolding” as you gaze at your very own This is Fine Dog Pop! Vinyl Figure – Entertainment Earth Exclusive. Based on the popular Gunshow comic strip “On Fire” and subsequent “This is Fine” Internet meme and GIF from creator-artist KC Green, the limited edition figure measures approximately 3 3/4-inches tall and comes packaged in a window display box. Really – this is fine!
NOTE: This item was originally slated as a New York Comic-Con 2020 Debut, exclusive to the Entertainment Earth booth and EntertainmentEarth.com. It will have the standard Entertainment Earth Exclusive Sticker.
It did not take long for my DC Multiverse of Funko Pops to expand. Apparently, having the Justice League movie version of the Flash made me take another look at the recent DC Movies. I was shopping at Newberry Comics and as part of a BOGO 1/2 off sale, one of the pieces I chose was Wonder Woman from her own movie. I really liked this version with the sword and the shield.
San Diego Comic Con was on line this year. I attended a number of the on line panels. It felt OK. But something was missing. The buying. I’m not talking about impossible to get exclusives like the Funko Pop Black Lightning (limited to 3000 ? what were they thinking ?). I’m talking about the stuff that as you wander around the dealer floor catches your eye. So as a final act of the convention, I went shopping at the local Barnes and Noble. Digging through the mounds of Pops, I found Mera from the Aquaman Movie. I had considered the version from Justice League, but felt the crown on that one was too big. This one just looked better to me.
Part of the reason I bought Wonder Woman and Mera and was considering others from these movies is they have not appeared on the CW. Now I had a trio of modern Justice League characters in Funko Pop form. I liked the prior shot I took of the 3 Team Flash pieces I took, so I redid that here.
One of the realities of working from home these days is that eBay is only a click away. And buying something is only a few clicks away. A few of those clicks and Cyborg was in my cart. A few more and he was paid for. And a few days later he arrived.
Here is the state of the movie side of my Funko Pop DC Multiverse. More to come. How could there not be?
The iconic 1983 cartoon Inspector Gadget is back as Funko announces a brand new wave of Pop Vinyls. The simple-witted inspector is back with his niece Penny with a wave of 3 Pop collectibles that are all ready for action. Sadly some of the other iconic characters outside of Penny are not in this wave […]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars final season surprised many fans but were also shocked by the lack of collectibles. Companies have heard the call though as we are finally starting to get some of the newer and updated characters and designs from the final season. We have already seen some new Clone Wars Black Series, […]
One of the biggest stars to come out of Guardians of the Galaxy was the lovable tree, Groot. This character only said three words, "I am Groot" and we loved every minute of it. As we dive deeper into the Funko Marvel Cinematic Universe with Guardians of the Galaxy, we had to single out all […]
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe decided to get cosmic so does Funko with their massive line of Guardians of the Galaxy Pop wave. There were a lot of characters in this set with the two fan-favorites getting priority with Rocket Raccoon and Groot. Bradley Cooper took over like the infamous voice of Rocket was a […]
The Child, L.O.L. Surprise, Blue’s Clues, YouTube-Inspired Toy Lines, and Budget-Friendly Fun Top the Toy Insider’s Hot 20, STEM 10, and 12 Under $12 Lists
September 23, 2020 – New York, NY – The Toy Insider, the toy industry’s most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, today unveiled its expert picks for the best kids’ toys and gifts in its 15th annual holiday gift guide. The hottest and most coveted items for 2020 are broken out into three lists: the Hot 20 (the most wished-for items of the year), the STEM 10 (science, technology, engineering and math toys that make learning fun) and the 12 Under $12 (affordable toys packed with play value and unboxing experiences).
Shopping for holiday gifts will look different this year as the Coronavirus pandemic continues: social distancing guidelines are still in place, limiting the number of in-store shoppers; retailers are starting holiday promotions earlier; and consumers are increasingly conscious of their spending during a tough economic year.
“This holiday shopping season will be unlike any other. It will be in your best interest to plan ahead and grab these hot toys before you start carving out your pumpkins,” said Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer, The Toy Insider. “Playtime offers a powerful way of coping with the world we live in, and the wide assortment of toys we reviewed for this year’s holiday gift guide showcase the innovative, creative and affordable ways toymakers are serving the needs of families during challenging times.”
This year’s hand-picked selections represent an extensive variety of open-ended toys to keep kids busy; screen-free playthings filled with educational value; toys that promote diversity, sustainability, and accessibility; and affordable toys that fit any budget, among many more categories that are sure to please kids of all ages this holiday season.
For high-res product photography and broadcast-quality B-roll footage of The Toy Insider’s Hot 20, STEM 10 and 12 Under $12, as well as detailed product fact sheets and 2020 toy trends,click here.
0-2 years
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Grow-the-Fun Garden to Kitchen (Mattel)
Speak & Learn Puppy (LeapFrog)
3-4 years
Blippi Recycling Truck (Jazwares)
Blues Clues & You! Dance-Along Blue Plush (Just Play)
Barbie Color Reveal Slumber Party Fun (Mattel)
HEXBUG Nanotopia (HEXBUG)
Pinkfong Baby Shark Dancing DJ (WowWee)
PJ Masks Transforming 2 in 1 Mobile HQ (Just Play)
Ryan’s World Shadow Warrior Ninja Mystery Box (Bonkers Toys)
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition (Hasbro)
5-7 years
KidiZoom Creator Cam (VTech)
LEGO Super Mario Adventure Starter Course (The LEGO Group)
Present Pets (Spin Master)
Rainbow High Fashion Dolls (MGA Entertainment)
Squeakee the Balloon Dog (Moose Toys)
Zoe (Healthy Roots Dolls)
3D Build & Play (3Doodler)
Apollo — A Game Inspired by the NASA Moon Missions (Buffalo Games)
Blockaroo (Blue Marble)
Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot (Learning Resources)
Circuit Explorer (Educational Insights)
Crayola STEAM Paper Flower Science Kit (Crayola)
DIY Music Maker Science Lab (hand2mind)
JIMU Robot Mythical Series: Firebot Kit (UBTECH Robotics)
Mega Cyborg Hand (Thames & Kosmos)
National Geographic Science Magic (Blue Marble)
5 Surprise Mini Brands Series 2 (ZURU)
Blume Petal Pets (Skyrocket)
Butter Cloudz Castle Bucket (WeCool Toys)
Cats vs. Pickles (Cepia)
Curligirls (Basic Fun!)
Glitter Burst (YULU)
Junkbots (HEXBUG)
Kitten Catfe Purrista Girls (JAKKS Pacific)
L.O.L. Surprise! Present Surprise (MGA Entertainment)
Oh! My Gif – 1-Bit Pack (Moose Toys)
Ravel Tales (Sunny Days Entertainment)
Something Wild Card Games (Funko Games)
The Toy Insider‘s 2020 holiday gift guide will appear in the November issue of PARENTS magazine, on newsstands on Oct. 5. An extended guide appears online at thetoyinsider.com starting today. This year’s print guide features nearly 160 toys, and an additional 150 toys can be found online, representing more than 110 toy companies in total.
Parents and gift-givers can easily search for toys and games by a child’s age (broken out into 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8+ age groups). They can also view the guide online with their children to create a wish list of favorite toys, making holiday shopping easy for friends and family.
The Toy Insider is an independent organization. Its team of experts attends major toy industry trade shows and events, and conducts briefings with manufacturers, retailers and analysts throughout the year. The Toy Insider gift guide submission process is open to all toy companies, of all sizes. Toys must be new for 2020 and available to consumers for purchase for the holiday season, either on the company’s website or widely available through any retail partner. When evaluating toys, the team considers play value, originality, skill building, product integrity and, of course, fun factor.
To join in the holiday toy fun on social media this season, use #weknowplay and find @TheToyInsider onTwitter,Instagram and Facebook.
About The Toy Insider
The Toy Insider is the go-to source for product information about children’s toys, tech and entertainment. It publishes two annual gift guides—one for summer and one for holiday—and reviews toys 365 days a year on thetoyinsider.com, a trusted resource for parents. The Toy Insider’s content is produced by an editorial team with more than 100 years of combined experience covering the toy industry. The Toy Insider is published by Adventure Media & Events, publisher of The Pop Insider, a daily pop culture news and review site that fuels fandoms, as well as leading trade publication The Toy Book. For more information, visit thetoyinsider.com and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
After Captain America: Winter Soldier, Marvel fans were looking for answers now more than ever. However, we had to look to the stars with the Marvel Cinematic Universe masterpiece with, The Guardians of the Galaxy. This was a very interesting choice of movie at the time, and many fans questioned it, and now it one […]
The Mandalorian hype train is back at long last as fans prepare for the premiere of season 2. October 30th is the start of the long-awaited return of Mando and the Child and everyone is celebrating. We have seen some new figures from Hasbro with Star Wars: The Black Series, a new premium statue from […]
With New York Comic Con postponed, fans were at a loss on where their favorite exclusives will go. While it is unclear how others plan on handling it, Funko continues the tradition of their Virtual Con. The Funko Virtual Con 4.0 has been confirmed to take place between October 5th, 2020, through October 10th, 2020. […]
Discover a Bounty of All-New Star Wars Products, Books, Comics and Digital Content Inspired by the Hit Lucasfilm Series
GLENDALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fans of the Disney+ original series “The Mandalorian” just received a new reason to look forward to Mondays. Disney and Lucasfilm today announced Mando Mondays, an all-new global consumer products, games and publishing program, kicking off on October 26, that will debut goods inspired by the series.
After premiering last fall and quickly taking the world by storm, “The Mandalorian” – which took home seven awards last week during the 2020 Primetime Emmy® Awards – will return for its highly anticipated second season Friday, October 30, streaming only on Disney+. The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through the dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
After fans experience the latest episode every Friday on Disney+, they can visit MandoMondays.com each Monday to see what new toys, collectibles, apparel, books, comics, digital content and more will be unveiled. Mando Mondays will run for nine weeks, culminating on December 21.
“When ‘The Mandalorian’ debuted last year on Disney+, the show became an instant phenomenon, with fans of all ages expressing excitement for products related to its iconic characters – particularly the Child,” said Kareem Daniel, president, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing. “This fall, as the world continues to watch the narrative unfold, we will further bring this unique Star Wars story to life through a must-have selection of toys, books, comics, digital content, and more.”
To celebrate this announcement, select pre-orders for the first wave of Mando Mondays products will kick off today at 1:00 p.m. PDT / 4:00 p.m. EDT across top retailers globally, including shopDisney.com. Products available for pre-order today include the Hasbro Black Series Credit Collection, new Funko Pop! bobbleheads, the LEGO® Star Wars The Child construction set and much more, all viewable now at MandoMondays.com.
The countdown starts now! For more details, visit MandoMondays.com and follow the conversation on social using #MandoMondays.
About Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing
Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s brands and franchises—including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more—into the daily lives of families and fans around the world through products and experiences across more than 100 retail categories from toys and t-shirts to apps, books, video games, and more. A division of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, CPGP’s global operations include: the world’s largest licensing business, one of the biggest children’s publishing brands, a leading licensor of interactive games across platforms, Disney store locations globally, and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.
About Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment. In addition to its feature film and series production, the company’s offerings include cutting-edge visual effects and audio post-production, digital animation, immersive storytelling, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.
With the aftermath of The Avengers, Captain America's solo adventure was fast-paced unique and introduced Russo Brothers to the MCU. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is probably one of my favorite films in the Marble Cinematic Universe. It's full of twists and turns, and it catches the audience off guard with the monumental bombshell that […]
The NYCC 2020 Funko reveals might be over but the yearly reveals are continuing on. Funko is seemingly still adding to their new Retro Toys Pop line with classic characters like Mr. Potatohead, the Operation guy, Stretch Armstrong, TMNT, and even some new G.I. Joes. The '80s is mostly where these classic toys derived from […]
The power has been put into Star Wars fan's hands as Disney Parks opens up a fan vote for Galaxy's Edge. The vote is to have fans pick the next Legacy Lightsaber Collection that will head to Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities. 12 lightsabers are already offered in the shop and fans have a choice […]
Funko has finally shared the New York Comic Con 2020 shared retailer list. This is a list of where all the exclusives will be going to make a note and prepare for the event. This year fans got to see a massive set of upcoming exclusive from Masters of the Universe, My Hero Academia, Naruto, How […]
The fourth day of Funko's NYCC 2020 has ended and it provided collectors with some great collectibles. The day started off with some fan-favorite characters with Robin Sparkles from How I Met Your Mother, a glow in the dark Pop from Beetlejuice, and Beach Head for those classic 80s G.I. Joe fans. The biggest wave […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Whether that's Wil Wheaton, Karate Kid, Dave Bautista, Funko or more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around […]
Funko ends their day 4 of reveals with of course their main man himself, Freddy Funko. While he is not getting a new Pop but a new Funko Soda Vinyl that will be extremely limited to only 2,000 pieces. Freddy Funko will have a Chase variant which will give fans a pizza shirt variant instead […]
Even though day 4 of the New York Comic Con 2020 Funko reveals is coming to an end, Funko is not slowing down. It looks like this time we are heading to Pop Animation with a nice set of anime Pop Vinyls. You can't have a convention without at least one exclusive from the hit […]
Masters of the Universe is getting a nice set of New York Comic Con 2020 exclusives from Funko. With three Pop Vinyls and two Funko Soda's, fans will have plenty to choose from this year. However, there is a catch as most of these will be Toy Tokyo exclusives which is the hardest place to get […]
Funko has been revealing new Pop Vinyls all week for New York Comic Con 2020 and now we move onto day 4. The day started off with some sparkling reveals as Robin Sparkles from How I Met Your Mother starts the day. How I Met Your Mother still has yet to release their normal wave of figures […]
At last, day 3 reveals began and ended with some big surprises for Funko collectors. The long awaited comic book Pops finally was announced with 4 coming out of Marvel and 3 from the alternate dimension of DC Comics. Starting it all was the announcement of the Street Art Marvel Pop that will be exclusive […]
The world can seem like a terrible and strange place sometimes, but there are highlights. And at Bleeding Cool you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies and more. Whether that's Pokemon, Witcher, Karate Kid, Dave Bautista, Funko or more. The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around […]
Day 3 of the Funko New York Comic Con 2020 comes to an end with some television and movie Pops. Starting us off first is Snake from the classic sci-fi film Escape from New York. This is the film's Pop debut and perfectly coincides with the New York theme and will be sought after by many […]
The Funko NYCC 2020 reveals continue as we enter the world of DC Comics. There are three Pops in total we are getting from the DC Universe and the Joker is starting things off first. The Joker is getting a little pink this year as he also celebrates breast cancer awareness. Next up is a […]
Funko has finally revealed its Marvel Comics New York Comic Con 2020 exclusives! We already saw the debut of the GameStop exclusive Marvel Street Art series with Miles Morales and fans can check that Pop out here. This time though, Funko is bringing some new Marvel Pops to life with a new villain, a new […]
New York Comic Con 2020 Funko reveals continue as they start off the day with a brand new Funko Pop series coming exclusively to GameStop. Funko has announced the new Marvel Street Art Collection of Pops that will be exclusive to GameStop. This is quite similar to the graffiti Pops we have seen come out […]
Day 2 of the New York Comic Con 2020 was a hit with some big surprises for fans old and new. Funko started off the reveals with The Simpsons who are getting two new figures. Spongebob Squarepants is making his way to New York this year as the retire superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are […]
Funko ends day 2 of their New York Comic Con 2020 with their Pop Television line, and the new hit show Umbrella Academy. Even though the show just had its second season go live, Funko is taking us back to season 1 with a bloody version Young Ben. The popularity of the show has skyrocketed so […]
We have finally received our first New York Comic Con 2020 Funko Soda Exclusive in this wave of reveals. Coming out of the beloved film Scott Pilgrim is Envy Adams with her own Envy Adams Soda. The Soda will be limited to only 3,000 pieces and will be exclusive to Toy Tokyo. Scott Pilgrim's Envy Adams […]
Two games made the cut in this year's New York Comic Con 2020 Funko Pop reveals. Loading on in first is Pokemon as two Generation 1 pocket monsters are getting the flocked option. It seems that every Funko Pop Pokemon has received a flocked option and now its time for Angry Pikachu and Growlithe to get […]
The Funko New York Comic Con 2020 reveals continue as we branch off into the franchise depths. These two Pop actually surprised me with the first coming out of 2004 Nickelodeon with Danny Phantom. The cartoon told the story of Danny Fenton who obtained ghost powers in his parent lab. He then balances high school life […]
Day 2 of the New York Comic Con 2020 Funko Pop reveals continue things get yellow with the next reveals. Starting things off begins in the town of Springfield with the beloved cartoon The Simpsons. There are two reveals for this wave with the long-awaited Funko Pop debut of Comic Book Guy. This has been a […]
SEGA Announces Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Fans of the Blue Blur Can Score Collectibles 30 Years in the Making
Burbank, California — September 14, 2020 — SEGA® of America, Inc. is excited to announce that 2021 will be the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, a beloved entertainment icon who has transcended video games and made his mark across film, television, licensing and more since his first appearance in 1991.
To kick off the celebration, SEGA, announced today the first wave of 30th Anniversary Collection of licensed products for everyone’s favorite speedster, Sonic the Hedgehog. In honor of this incredible milestone, SEGA will start rolling out an assortment of Sonic-inspired merchandise, including toys, collectibles, apparel and much more to commemorate the Blue Blur’s 30th revolution around the sun.
“Over the past 30 years spanning multiple generations, Sonic fans have created memories with their speedy Blue Blur,” said Ivo Gerscovich, Chief Brand Officer, Sonic the Hedgehog & SVP Sega of America. “In order to commemorate the most iconic elements of the Sonic universe, we have partnered with some of the top licensees in the industry to produce collectible Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise that our enthusiastic and loyal fans can cherish for years to come.”
SEGA is partnering with the following companies to create a plethora of fun Sonic the Hedgehog licensed merchandise, including these items that will begin hitting stores as early as December:
SONIC ENCYCLO-SPEED-IA — Dark Horse Comics LLC is celebrating SEGA with a full-color, hardcover historical retrospective encyclopedia that explores nearly every video game and provides deep insights into the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
POP! VINYL FIGURES — Funko LLC and SEGA have partnered up to bring fans a new collection of Pop! Vinyl Figures, with iconic characters including Classic Sonic, Tails, Silver, and more!
CONTINUED TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES— Jakks Pacific, Inc. is continuing to deliver speed, heroism and irreverent Sonic fun to fans of all ages with a collection of action figures and plush toys.
JEWELRY COLLECTION — King Ice has created an official jewelry collection, brought together with 3D design and hand-set stones and quality craftsmanship, bringing Sonic to life in jewelry form with a Hip-Hop influence.
APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES — Graph Gaming is launching an all new collection in the Spring of 2021, featuring exclusive apparel and accessories dedicated to everyone’s favorite blue blur.
CLASSIC SONIC COMIC BOOK MINISERIES — For Sonic’s 30th IDW Publishing will be releasing their first Classic Sonic adventure in a spectacular special! In addition, they will launch a new mini-series and continue publishing the wildly successful ongoing series in both the English and Spanish language.
COLLECTIBLE ENAMEL PINS — FiGPiN Inc. has joined forces with SEGA to bring fans a unique collectibles experience with their Sonic the Hedgehog line of FiGPiNs, featuring all your favorite characters beginning this Winter.
SONIC ENERGY DRINKS — G FUEL: The Official Energy Drink of ESPORTS has recently partnered with Sonic The Hedgehog to bring the character’s iconic Peach Rings to life by way of an energizing, high-performance, sugar-free peach-infused Energy Drink. G FUEL and SONIC’S “PEACH RINGS” flavor is set to re-launch in an exclusive 30th anniversary collector’s box in 2021.
In addition to all the great licensing partners and products, SEGA will also be revealing additional plans for Sonic’s 30th Anniversary across a number of additional categories in the coming months.
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.
The first day of Funko's New York Comic Con was a success with some big reveals. There was a total of 12 Pops with 2 getting limited edition run with Pizza Rat coming in at 3000LE and NYCC Pigeon with 1500LE. Up got another convention exclusive that features Ellie and Carl in their adorable painted mailbox […]
