Action Figures & Collectibles
Retro‑sci‑fi Godzilla vinyl drops at New York Comic Con 2025
At NYCC 2025, Mondo unveiled an ultra‑limited “Octeel’s Godzilla UFO” soft‑vinyl figure, painted by artist Attack Peter, that re‑imagines Godzilla in a 1950s alien‑invasion aesthetic — only available through the convention. GamesRadar+
Why it matters: Designer and artist collabs like this merge collectible toy culture with limited‑edition art, raising the potential for future value.
Tip: If you didn’t attend the show, check Mondo’s online alerts for any remaining stock post‑event; this may be the only chance.
Big reveal for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds action figure line
During the NYCC panel, Nacelle Toys revealed that pre‑orders are now live for Wave 2 of their 1/10 scale Star Trek figure line — and teased new renders and accessories for Wave 3 (including Spock) and Wave 4 (including Jean‑Luc Picard from Star Trek: First Contact). Trek Central+1
Why it matters: Dedicated collectible lines for sci‑fi staples like Star Trek continue to grow, and the tease of future waves helps turn early pre‑orders into savvy collector moves.
Tip: If you collect Star Trek figures, lock in Wave 2 now to guarantee gets, then keep an eye on accessory announcements for Wave 3 & 4 to plan display updates.
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop Culture)
Him blends football and horror with Jordan Peele backing
The upcoming supernatural horror film Him (2025) from director Justin Tipping and producer Jordan Peele sees young football player Tyriq Withers training under a former star quarterback played by Marlon Wayans — only to face unsettling, isolated circumstances. Wikipedia
Why it matters: Blending sports culture with horror opens a fresh niche; Peele’s involvement ensures elevated attention and genre credibility.
Tip: Horror‑fans who also like sports themes might mark this one down; tie‑in merch or special editions could follow once release details firm up.
Fall highlights: Tron: Ares and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
While not strictly new today, significant releases include Tron: Ares (released Oct 10) and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (Oct 23) — the latter being a biopic of Bruce Springsteen. Wikipedia+2nss magazine+2
Why it matters: These films showcase the range of pop‑culture content — from blockbuster sci‑fi to music‑legend docudrama — and may drive crossover interest in merchandise, collectibles or streaming expansions.
Tip: Keep an eye on tie‑in product drops for these titles (e.g., soundtrack editions, collector’s bundles) as release dates approach.
Comicbooks
Big‑name solicits surface for October 2025
The full solicit list for Marvel’s October 2025 comics dropped earlier, revealing major entries like Venom #250, Amazing Spider‑Man: Torn, White Tiger: Reborn, Fantastic Four/Gargoyles, and a return of Crossgen as part of the “Age of Revolution” event. Bleeding Cool News+1
Why it matters: These milestone issues and cross‑overs are likely to attract both new readers and collectors scouting for potential long‑term value.
Tip: If your local comic shop allows holds, consider reserving first‑issue or milestone titles now; variant covers might become sought‑after.