Action Figures & Collectibles
London Toy Fair 2026 Highlights: Hero Toys Winners and Top Trends
The London Toy Fair 2026 is in full swing at Olympia, showcasing the year’s most exciting playthings from hundreds of exhibitors. The Hero Toys awards were announced, spotlighting 30 standout products selected by expert independent retailers. Winners come from brands like Lego Group, Playmobil, Casdon, and Ravensburger, with products that span construction sets, soft toys, puzzles, STEM kits, and outdoor activity toys. Licensed toys continue to be a growth category, driven by entertainment and sporting events on the 2026 calendar.
Source: Toy Fair 2026 Hero Toys award winners (January 20, 2026)
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop Culture)
Masters of the Universe Trailer Brings He-Man Back to Screens
The first full trailer for Masters of the Universe, the live-action reboot of the classic He-Man franchise, dropped online this week, giving fans their first real look at the 2026 movie. The film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, who rediscovers his destiny and reclaims the Sword of Grayskull to protect the realm of Eternia from Skeletor (Jared Leto). The trailer blends elements of high fantasy and modern action, showcasing Teela (Camila Mendes), Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), and other familiar characters in cinematic form. Masters of the Universe is set to hit theaters on 5 June 2026.
New Theatrical Releases for 23 January
Several films are releasing today across theaters, offering a wide range of genres from horror to animation:
- Mercy — a near-future crime/sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt.
- Return to Silent Hill — the atmospheric horror sequel based on the classic game.
- Mother of Flies — suspense/horror debuting on Shudder.
- In Cold Light — gritty action thriller.
- Arco — animated fantasy adventure.
- The Dreamer Cinderella — a modern adaptation of the classic tale.
Source: Movie Insider list of January 23 releases (January 2026)
Streaming Slate Continues to Expand
Across streaming platforms this month, notable content includes:
- The Traitors Season 4 and Ponies launching on Peacock.
- Peacock also adding a range of films and series from Shrek Forever After to The Hunger Games franchise.
This mix of original and library titles helps platforms keep audiences engaged between big new releases.
Source: Peacock January 2026 lineup (January 2026)
Comicbooks
New Comics on Shelves Today (23 January 2026)
Comic shops are stocking a fresh wave of issues for today’s release day. A broad range of stories from superheroes to indie titles are available now:
- Superhero and genre titles continue to fill racks as readers look for mid-month hits.
- Retailers report solid foot traffic as fans browse both new issues and back catalogs.
Source: Weekly comic release lists (for January 21–23 schedule)
Note: The comic title list above overlaps slightly with previous days’ publishing windows but reflects today’s street dates in stores where Wednesday releases sometimes roll into Friday shelves.
What to Collect, Watch, and Read Today
Collect
- Explore London Toy Fair 2026’s Hero Toys winners for inspiration on play trends and notable new products.
Watch
- Head to theaters for Mercy or Return to Silent Hill, or stream hits added recently on Peacock.
Read
- Visit your comic shop for today’s new arrivals and mid-month releases.