Action Figures & Collectibles
New McFarlane DC Page Punchers Pre-Orders Start Today
McFarlane Toys is launching pre-orders today at 12 pm ET for its DC Direct Page Punchers figures: Green Lantern Hal Jordan and The Flash Barry Allen. A Red Platinum Edition The Flash Jay Garrick will also be available around this time from select retailers.
Source: McFarlane Toys preorder schedule, January 2026
Star Wars Droid Factory Friday Drops This Month
Disney Store and Disney Parks will continue their Star Wars Droid Factory Friday series, launching a new unique droid figure on the first Friday of each month — starting with January’s figure that hit earlier this month. This gives Star Wars collectors a predictable monthly collectible to track.
Source: Action Figure Insider announcement, January 2026
Takara TOMY Transformers Color Previews Go Live Today (Japan)
Takara TOMY has released full-color previews of new Transformers figures going up for preorder in Japan today, 14 January, including Missing Link C-12 Grimlock and MPG-20 Hot Rod Style Gen. These hints point to worldwide preorder windows opening soon after.
Source: Takara TOMY preview info, January 2026
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop Culture)
Fourth Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Teases Major MCU Team-Ups
Marvel Studios dropped its fourth teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, highlighting a big team-up featuring the Fantastic Four, Wakandan characters, and Namor alongside familiar MCU faces. The film is scheduled for 18 December 2026 as part of the MCU Phase Six build-up.
Source: Marvel Studios teaser info, January 2026
Tron: Ares Home Media Now Available
Though Tron: Ares finished its theatrical run in 2025, it’s now widely available on home formats. The film hit digital purchase and rental on 2 January and 4K/Blu-ray/DVD on 6 January 2026, giving fans a high-def view with bonus content for the holidays.
Source: Tron: Ares home media release data, January 2026
Sophie Turner Prepares for Tomb Raider Series
Actress Sophie Turner is currently studying Tomb Raider games and comics to prepare for the upcoming Prime Video Tomb Raider TV adaptation. The goal is to avoid mimicking past films and create a fresh take on Lara Croft. A few cast names — including Sigourney Weaver — have been linked to the project.
Source: GamesRadar interview, January 2026
Comicbooks
New Comic Releases for Wednesday, 14 January
Forbidden Planet and other shop sources list a wide slate of comics arriving this Wednesday (14 January), spanning Marvel, DC, Image, and indie titles. Standout issues hitting shelves include:
- Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #4
- Avengers #34
- Black Cat #6
- Doctor Strange #2
- Knull #1
- Action Comics #1094
- Aquaman #13
- Batman and Robin #29
- Star Wars Legacy of Vader #12
And many more across genres.
Source: Forbidden Planet new comic book list, January 2026
Horror Comics Are Gaining Focus This Year
A recent roundup highlights 28 new horror comics to look for in 2026, making the genre one of the strongest areas for new readers this year. These range from psychological horror to supernatural titles across multiple publishers.
Source: Fangoria horror comics guide, January 2026
Marvel January Solicitations Offer Big Arc Teases
Marvel’s official January 2026 solicitations show several big arc and character pushes for the year, including new X-books and ongoing series expansions. These suggest a busy early year for fans tracking multi-issue storylines.
Source: Marvel January 2026 solicitations, October 2025
What to Collect, Watch, and Read Today
Collect:
- Pre-orders go live today for DC Direct Page Punchers Hal Jordan & Barry Allen figures.
- Takara TOMY Transformers previews open up Missing Link C-12 Grimlock preorders in Japan, with wider markets likely to follow.
- Star Wars collectors can track Droid Factory Friday figures dropping monthly.
Watch:
- Catch the fourth Avengers: Doomsday trailer showcasing MCU team integrations.
- Tron: Ares is now available on digital and physical media following its recent release.
- Look out for early footage and casting news as Tomb Raider preps for filming.
Read:
- Wednesday’s comics (14 January) give a robust range of superhero, sci-fi, and indie titles dropping across publishers.
- Horror comics are shaping up as a strong 2026 category.
- Marvel’s January solicitations show where big arcs are heading.