Action Figures & Collectibles
Holiday Nerd Market Wrap Up: Collectibles & Community Buzz from Jacksonville
Over the weekend (29–30 November), the annual Holiday Nerd Market in Jacksonville transformed a downtown hotel into a hub for gamers, artists, cosplayers and pop-culture collectors. Vendors sold vintage comics, custom figures, art, and retro toys, with a lot of foot traffic and strong engagement from local fans. WJXT
Why this stands out: These grassroots-style markets often deliver hidden gems: rare back-issues, designer toys, custom figures and fan-made items that don’t show up in mainstream shops or online retail. They give smaller sellers a platform, and sometimes a chance to off-load hard-to-find items directly to dedicated collectors.
Collector tip: Keep an eye on social-media posts from events like this, even if you couldn’t attend, lots of sellers post leftovers or unsold pieces online after the fair. If you follow vintage comics or indie/artist toys, these events can be bargains compared to big-name premium drops.
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror & Pop Culture)
Final Season of Stranger Things, Volume 1 Out, Merch + Marketing in Full Swing
The much-anticipated final season of Stranger Things is now rolling out. Volume 1 (first four episodes) dropped 26 November, and the campaign around it is full steam ahead: there were global merchandising pushes including a “One Last Ride” bike event, 80s-style merch like retro Gatorade bottles, and themed activations in cities from Paris to San Francisco. Reuters+1
Today feels like an ideal moment to revisit the show: nostalgic throwbacks combined with fresh episodes, perfect for fans who collect merch or media tie-ins.
Watching tip: If you’re gearing up to catch the show, or even just to see what merchandise drops, now’s a great time. Might also signal a bump in collectibles tied to the series (figures, posters, limited-edition merch).
What’s Ahead on Streaming – December Preview Mix
Looking forward, December’s streaming slate is packed. According to one recent list: besides Stranger Things finishing up, services like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ will roll out everything from holiday specials to sci-fi series and mystery thrillers. Tom’s Guide+1
Comicbooks
Recent & Upcoming Releases – November 26 List + Ongoing Series Updates
Here’s a recap of comics released around last week and a couple ongoing series worth remembering (especially for readers and collectors):
- The weekly release slate (26 November) included a mix of mainstream and indie titles. jacobstoys.co.uk+1
- Ongoing horror and conspiracy-tinged titles from indie publishers remain strong picks for genre fans, while mainstream superhero comics keep pushing forward. According to analysts, the mix of horror, sci-fi and superhero elements in current releases gives readers a broad variety. popheist.com+1
Collector/reader tip: If you’re browsing this week, consider picking up a few indie horror/sci-fi comics alongside the mainstream issues, the variety helps keep your collection interesting, and lesser-known titles often offer creative risks mainstream books skip.
Final Thoughts
This weekend’s events, from ground-level collector markets to big streaming releases, show just how wide and interconnected the pop-culture ecosystem has become. Whether you hunt for hidden collectibles in small conventions, keep up with major streaming finales, or comb through weekly comic drops, there’s value in staying plugged into all corners.