Action Figures & Collectibles
🧪 Moose Toys Launches CrunchLabs STEM Line
Moose Toys has revealed a new STEM-focused series called CrunchLabs, developed in collaboration with YouTuber and engineer Mark Rober. The line aims to bring science-powered play to kids worldwide with engaging hands-on experiences.
🌌 New Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Merchandise Announced
Disney Consumer Products has announced fresh collectibles and toys themed to the upcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu film. This merch range is part of a new “Star Wars: Most Wanted” year-long program, building excitement ahead of the movie’s release.
📊 Top Toy Trends Shaping 2026
UK retailer The Entertainer revealed its top toy trends for 2026, identifying what’s driving play this year, from kidult collectibles to tech-infused and nostalgic toys, as buying patterns evolve across stores and online.
🧸 Plush Toy Boom Among Adults in China
A report highlights a growing trend in China where adult collectors are fueling a plush toy boom, with demand so high that stores are seeing frenzied runs on popular plush releases. This reflects a broader global pattern of adults engaging more with collectible toys.
👶 Hasbro Grogu Toys Hit Retailers
Hasbro’s 2026 The Mandalorian & Grogu toy lineup is gaining traction, with multiple new plush and interactive Grogu products now available or headed to shelves, from electronic role-play masks to huggable figures and mini collectibles.
🧸 Toys ‘R’ Us Returns to the UK High Street
The iconic ’90s toy retailer Toys ‘R’ Us is reopening with a shop-in-shop concept in Aberdeen, Scotland, later this month, featuring major brands like LEGO, Pokémon, Barbie, and more, a nostalgia boost for collectors and families alike.
🎉 Toy Fair Kicks Off This Weekend
The largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere, Toy Fair 2026, officially opens in New York City this weekend (14–17 February), making it a major live stage for fresh product reveals and industry announcements.Marvel Epic Collections Continue
Movies & TV (Superhero, Horror, Pop Culture)
Teaser Trailer for Spider-Noir Drops
Prime Video released the first official teaser trailer for Spider-Noir, the upcoming live-action Marvel series starring Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly.
This noir-styled adaptation of the Spider-Man Noir character, known from Marvel’s comic history and animated Spider-Verse, shows Cage’s grizzled series lead swinging through a gritty 1930s New York with a private-eye edge instead of typical superhero spectacle. The teaser showcases atmospheric visuals and moments hinting at a bureaucratic underworld full of crime and shadows.
The series is confirmed to premiere globally on Prime Video on 27 May 2026, with all episodes dropping the same day.
What makes this release special is that Prime Video is offering Spider-Noir in two viewing formats: “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color,” embracing the noir roots while giving viewers choice.
Fan reaction to the trailer has focused on its distinct style and visual execution, especially the web-swinging sequences and the enduring mystery around how Cage’s classic noir hat stays perfectly in place mid-action.
Comicbooks & Pop Culture Buzz
Lenore: Curse of the Beebee Yaga #1 Preview Released
Comic previews for Lenore: Curse of the Beebee Yaga #1 are now out, offering a first look at the quirky and spooky new Titan Comics release arriving next week. This issue marks the return of Roman Dirge’s fan-favorite gothic protagonist.
Marvel Epic Collections Continue
Marvel’s Epic Collection schedule continues to expand with a strong slate of volumes arriving throughout early 2026. Recent and upcoming collections include Fantastic Four Epic #13, Daredevil Modern Era Epic #5, Young Avengers Modern Era Epic #3, and Micronauts Epic #4, among others that give readers layered, story-rich reads across eras. The next wave, including Thor Epic #13 and Punisher Epic #8, is expected through March and beyond.
Collectors who enjoy trade paperback and omnibus-style editions have plenty to look forward to this year.
What to Collect, Watch, and Read Today
Collect:
- Dive into Marvel’s Epic Collections, with new volumes out now and more arriving through spring.
Watch / Stream:
- Watch the Spider-Noir teaser now and mark 27 May 2026 on your calendar for its worldwide debut.
Read:
- Check out the preview for Lenore: Curse of the Beebee Yaga #1 ahead of its release next week.