@BOXLUNCH JOINS FORCES WITH #MARVEL TO LAUNCH “EAT THE UNIVERSE” MERCHANDISE LINE FEATURING HOME GOODS, APPAREL, ACCESSORIES AND COLLECTIBLES

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 20, 2020) – Today, BoxLunch and Marvel announced the launch of the Marvel Eat the Universe collection, an exclusive range of merchandise inspired by the iconic characters of the Marvel Universe and the unique dishes brought to life in Marvel’s popular YouTube series. Hosted by celebrity chef Justin Warner, Marvel’s Eat the Universe cooking show invites special guests to craft one-of-a-kind meals and recipes that leverage the brand’s coveted personas and stories. Pop culture retailer BoxLunch teams with Marvel to debut the Eat the Universe line this summer at BoxLunch stores and BoxLunch.com.

 

“Eat The Universe is part of our effort to further position Marvel as a must-have lifestyle brand that’s relevant to a wide range of fans, families and interests,” said Paul Gitter, SVP, Marvel Licensing. “Whether it’s a Marvel Super Hero inspired recipe, kitchen product or even a collectible to spice up your room, the BoxLunch collection has everything needed for finding your culinary power.”

 

Fandom and foodie culture collide as this collection presents the best of both worlds, featuring some of our favorite Marvel Super Heroes in fun, food-styled artwork and shapes across the line.

 

“As a Marvel super fan having the opportunity to create inspired meals and recipes for millions around the world to see has been a dream come true,” said Justin Warner, Executive Chef, Eat The Universe. “I’ve test driven the BoxLunch line and am really impressed with the functionality, style and performance. It’s definitely the ultimate go-to for Marvel fans of all ages.”

 

The Marvel Eat the Universe collection launches today at BoxLunch.com/EatTheUniverse with select home goods and apparel items while additional styles will release online and in-store in the coming weeks. Highlights from the 43-piece assortment include:

·     Apparel Capsule – select styles available now online (pre-sale): Fans of all ages can enjoy BoxLunch’s exclusive apparel capsule with tees and cut-and-sew styles in men, women, youth, toddler and infant sizing. Fun graphic treatments include an all-over Avengers ice cream pattern, Groot and Rocket avocado toast print and diners inspired the Marvel Universe such as X-Men’s Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters Cafeteria, The Incredible Hulk’s Gamma Ray Buffet and Captain America’s Camp Lehigh Legendary Grill.

·     Home Goods – select styles available now online (pre-sale): Assemble the most epic meals with the Marvel Eat the Universe home appliances and home goods. Colorful, culinary patterns wrap a selection of premium home pieces including two slow cooker styles, cooking apron, oven mitt and ramen bowl while the Marvel Logo 3-in-1 Waffle Maker and Iron Man Waffle Maker appliances create meals with iconic imagery. Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook arrives in late July with 60 recipes inspired by Marvel’s rich history and written by Justin Warner.

·     Collectibles – Funko Pop! launching online tonight at 9pm PST (pre-sale), pins coming soon: Spider-Man shows off his love for pizza in an exclusive Marvel Eat the Universe Funko Pop! Figure that will launch tonight for pre-sale order ahead of its in-store release in September. Pins and stickers follow-up with single and blind bag offerings.

·     Accessories – coming soon: BoxLunch-exclusive bags and wallets match back to key apparel styles in the collection. Four cardholders, a tote bag and mini backpack complete the accessory selection with vivid prints inspired by The Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man and X-Men.

 

BoxLunch, a cause-driven pop culture retailer, offers a wide range of officially licensed products – from apparel and accessories to collectibles and home goods – from some of the world’s most iconic brands. Connecting the passion of fandom with the spirit of philanthropy, BoxLunch donates a meal to a person in need for every $10 spent in-store or online through their partnership with Feeding America*.

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Calling All Collectors! @Walmart Launches First-Ever Collector Con with Exclusive Items

Though the big comic and collector’s convention is going virtual this year, you can still get your hands on the event’s highly coveted assortment of collector’s items at Walmart’s first-ever Collector Con. 

 

Starting tomorrow, July 17 at 10 a.m. EST, fans can pre-order exclusive, limited edition items from McFarlane, Mondo, Star Wars, Marvel, Transformers and more. 

 

Many of the items were meant to be at the comic convention, but are now being exclusively offered to Walmart customers. 

 

Below is a sneak peek at a few products Walmart shared with us to reveal:

• The Dark Knight The Joker Bank Robber Version ($70.00) 
• Rick & Morty – Rick Figure (Funko) – $18.00
  
• Pennywise Limited Edition B&W Q-Fig (QMx) $20.97
  

 

Collector Con is just the beginning – a highly curated selection of pop culture items and exclusive offerings will now be regularly featured in Walmart stores and on walmart.com/collectibles.  

 

The countdown is on and tomorrow it will begin! 

 

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Preorder order both figures now and ask your store about the limited edition Funko variant covers!

 

POP! MARVEL HEROES: ABSOLUTE CARNAGE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE DELUXE VINYL FIGURE
(DEC198585, $28.99)

Orders Due: 7/20/20

From Funko. A PREVIEWS Excusive! Carnage returns with a vengeance in this new exclusive figure from Funko! Inspired by the cover art of Absolute Carnage #1 by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, this figure keeps all the creep, but with that signature Funko Flair! Each Pop! figure measures about 3 3/4″ tall, and comes in a collector-friendly window box, perfect for display. This PREVIEWS Exclusive Absolute Carnage Pop! Figure is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2020 POP! MARVEL: INFAMOUS IRON MAN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE
(JAN208954, $12.99)

Orders Due: 7/27/20

From Funko. A PREVIEWS Exclusive! When Victor Von Doom rescues S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Maria Hill and visits Tony Stark’s lab, he assumes the mantle of Iron Man! Based on the hit Marvel Comic Infamous Iron Man by Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev, Doom as Iron Man joins your Funko collection! Sporting his signature suit, this Infamous Iron Man Pop! figure features glow in the dark eyes and reactor details to make him really stand out in your collection! This special Halloween Comic Fest PREVIEWS Exclusive Infamous Iron Man Pop! figure is limited to 30,000 pieces, so don’t wait! Order now!

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