It’s a new year and we are back with your daily pop culture round up of what to watch, what to read and what to buy!!
Action Figures & Collectibles
LEGO Stranger Things Creel House Set Rolls Out
Fans of Stranger Things now have an exciting buildable display piece with the LEGO Stranger Things Creel House set. The 2,593-piece model recreates Vecna’s lair with a transforming exterior that opens up to reveal detailed interior rooms, including Easter eggs from the show. It includes 13 minifigures of key characters such as Eleven, Mike, Will, and Vecna, plus vehicles and props. Pre-orders and early insider access ran around the new year, with general availability underway. GamesRadar+
KPop Demon Hunters Merchandise Is Officially Coming
Netflix’s hit animated musical KPop Demon Hunters is expanding into physical collectibles with a co-master toy licensing deal involving Mattel and Hasbro. New dolls, figures, playsets, themed games, and youth electronics celebrating the film’s demon-fighting idols Rumi, Mira, and Zoey will launch throughout 2026. EW.com
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop Culture)
Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Action Gets Fans Talking
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday continues to build buzz in theaters with a new teaser showcasing classic X-Men characters like Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Cyclops in comic-accurate costumes. The crossover event film unites Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and more against Doctor Doom later this year. GamesRadar+
Simu Liu Confirms Secret Wars and Shang-Chi 2 Involvement
Actor Simu Liu teased at New York Comic Con that a direct sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in development, and that he will also appear in both Avengers: Doomsday and the follow-up Avengers: Secret Wars, slated for December 2027 release. People.com
What to Stream in January 2026
Platforms are gearing up with new content this month:
- Netflix adds films like People We Meet on Vacation and The Rip, plus Bridgerton Season 4.
- Disney+ launches Hey A.J.! and the MCU-flavored Wonder Man.
- Other platforms round out January with dramas, sci-fi, and family titles too. Decider+1
Comicbooks
Ultimate Endgame #1 Lands and Gains Attention
Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame, a five-issue limited series uniting heroes like Spider-Man, Doom, Iron Lad, and America Chavez from the Ultimate Universe, is now underway with its first issue hitting shelves. The story focuses on The Maker’s return and the struggle to stop his plans. Wikipedia
Anticipated Comics from Other Publishers for January
Several comics outside the Big Two are drawing interest for next week’s releases — including Godzilla #6, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town #1, Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast #1, and other titles from Dynamite, Dark Horse, IDW, and Oni Press. Comic Book Club
What to Collect, Watch, and Read Today
Collect:
- Stranger Things Creel House LEGO set brings horror-themed diorama building to life.
- KPop Demon Hunters toys and figures are rolling out across 2026 with big brand partners.
Watch:
- The Avengers: Doomsday X-Men teaser adds classic characters to the MCU hype train.
- New January streaming entries range from MCU-leaning Wonder Man to romantic People We Meet on Vacation.
Read:
- Ultimate Endgame #1 kicks off a major crossover in the Ultimate Universe.
- January comics from other publishers offer fresh genres and storytelling beyond the mainstream.