Action Figures & Collectibles
New reveals at MCM London Comic Con 2025
At MCM London this past week, Hasbro unveiled several exciting new figure lines: a fresh wave of their “Spider‑Man” themed 6″‑scale figures in the Marvel Legends line, and updates to their Star Wars Black Series and Vintage collections. Pre‑orders for the Spider‑Man wave launch on 29 October at 1:00 PM ET. Marvelous News+2The Toyark – News+2
Why it matters: Hasbro continues to lean into big‑folio licensing and collector‑scale action figures. For shelf‑collectors this means the Spider‑Man wave (and associated Star Wars figures) will probably show up in Q4 as high‑interest items.
Tip: If you’re tracking upcoming pre‑orders, mark your calendar for 29 October and set alerts now — these waves tend to sell out early.
Licensing deal extends to streaming‑hit franchise
Streaming giant Netflix has announced a major global toy & game licensing deal for its hit animated musical film KPop Demon Hunters, working with Mattel and Hasbro to roll out dolls, action figures, role‑play items and games starting in 2026. Pre‑orders open soon but most products won’t ship until January. EW.com+1
Why it matters: Streaming‑first IP now commands full toy‑and‑merch drop strategy — meaning collector focus is shifting even faster from traditional film franchises to animated/streaming hits.
Tip: If you’re a fan or collector of “KPop Demon Hunters”, note the delay: despite the tie‑in announcement, holiday 2025 shelves may not carry the full range.
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop‑Culture)
Strong horror wave: IT: Welcome to Derry review & streaming push
The streaming platform HBO Max (now combined with Discovery+) kicked off October with a major horror push. The series IT: Welcome to Derry, inspired by the original Stephen King novel It, premiered 26 October and has drawn attention for its period‑setting and links to the film universe. Decider+1
Why it matters: Horror continues to be a high‑value genre for streaming platforms, especially in the lead‑up to Halloween. This show’s combination of established IP + fresh storytelling places it in prime territory.
Tip: If you run a blog or social channel, this series provides an opportunity to tie in nostalgia (the original It) with analysis of how the streaming version expands the mythos.
Animated genre mashed up: Marvel Zombies
The series Marvel Zombies — a TV‑MA rated adult‑animated show from Marvel Studios — continues to generate interest in the superhero/horror crossover space. GamesRadar++1
Why it matters: This shows a trend of major superhero IP being leveraged in darker, more mature formats — bridging horror and comics fandom.
Tip: For content creators, this is a great moment to explore crossover themes (superhero vs horror) and how audiences respond to genre hybridisation.
Comicbooks
Upcoming new‑release list includes heavy hitters
The latest new‑release list for 29 October 2025 shows titles like All‑New Spider‑Gwen: The Ghost‑Spider #3, Battleworld (2025) #2, Black Cat (2025) #3 among others. Marvel+1
Why it matters: This is a standard week but one that includes key titles in the Marvel stable; for collectors, being aware of crisp first‑prints and variant covers now is crucial.
Tip: If you preorder comics at your local shop, make sure you’ve locked in special covers (foil, variant) for these titles and note shipping/release dates.
Note on solicitations
The upcoming solicitations also reflect highlights such as Absolute Batman and Green Lantern Dark. While not brand‑new news today, they form part of the wider release ecosystem. Comic Book Club+1
Tip: Keep a solicitations calendar to track next‑wave releases and variant opportunities ahead of release day.
Summary
Today’s key take‑aways:
- In collectibles: major pre‑orders on the horizon (Hasbro’s Spider‑Man wave; Netflix licensing for KPop Demon Hunters).
- In streaming/TV: strong horror pushes via IT: Welcome to Derry and Marvel Zombies showing how genre‑blending (horror + superhero) is thriving.
- In comics: normal weekly new‑release flow continues — but high‑attention titles still worth tracking for variants and collectible potential.