Pop Mart, purveyor of Labubu, is branching out in the world of creepy pop culture collectibles with a little help from Chucky. The blind box drop arrives September 12, timed to coincide with Halloween season and aiming to bolster the company’s roster of animation-influenced characters. At the recent San Diego Comic-Con, Pop Mart made a […]
Can Labubu Endure Collectible Hype?
The latest drop from Pop Mart’s the Monsters collection might be its most ambitious yet: putting the blind-box darling Labubu into a funky foodie product line that might turn off existing fans. With the Monsters: Wacky Mart, Kasing Lung’s original intention with the mischievous creature shines in a way that might appeal more to vinyl […]
Blockbusters Take Over Theme Parks for a Mega Movie Summer
Summer hits the theme parks and vacation destinations in this week’s theme park news. Universal Studios Hollywood takes fans back in time with Back to the Future and Jaws while bringing in the future with new Wicked and Jurassic World fun. Don’t worry, the Universal Monsters aren’t far behind; in fact they’re all hitting up Sin […]
Labubu’s Viral Rise Is Getting the Fun Sucked Out by Resellers
The charm of Pop Mart’s Labubu, those toothy, big-eyed, ugly-cute creatures, has swept the world with cuteness aggression for the must-have plush accessory. Artist Kasing Lung’s enchanting eleven furry fiends inspired by Nordic folklore have captured the hearts of many, including celebrity fans like Lisa, Rihanna, and most recently Madonna. However, things are taking a […]
Geeky Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Fandom and Family
Mother’s Day 2025 is barreling toward us—so it’s go time to get that shopping done as the online windows begin to close and going in stores is getting trickier by the minute. Speaking for new moms who live for geeky style, obsess over adorable tiny creatures, can’t resist theme park gear, and cherish the magic […]
Black Panther and More Marvel Heroes Board Disney Cruise Line’s Destiny for Avengers Experiences
This week Disney Cruises revealed more looks at its new Disney Destiny and just how big Marvel’s presence will be for MCU fans of all ages once sailings start later this year. Fan favorites Black Panther and Spider-Man will be making appearances alongside a trickster villain variant Loki. And as far as Marvel experiences go […]
This Is How Hard It Is to Find a Labubu
Recently, the charm of Labubu made its way onto my social feed with friends sharing their new companion accessory, a tiny nine-toothed fuzzy monster keychain plush as an adornment on their purses or backpacks. As fandom and fashion evolves, the latest trend is to personalize your daily carry-ons with charms, and right now none are […]
Star Wars’ Season of the Force Takes Over Disneyland
Spring break continues at theme parks and fandom experiences around the country. This past week saw the opening of Star Wars Season of the Force at the Disneyland Resort. io9 was on hand to experience the food and fun there. Here we catch up with the rest of the galactic goods with a look at […]