New Critical Role Merch By Heroes & Villains

Heroes and Villains, the premiere pop culture lifestyle brand, is releasing an exciting new collection for Critical Role fans tied to its Mighty Nein campaign! The brand's latest apparel assortment comes in iconic punk-inspired designs, each capturing the unforgettable characters and moments from Critical Role's notable story. 

Fans of the Mighty Nein can showcase their love for the adventurers of Exandria with a variety of stylish options, including the Mighty Nein Campaign 2 Natural Tee (MSRP: $32), the concert-inspired Mighty Nein Wildemount Tour Black Tee (MSRP: $32), and the Heroez Charcoal Tee (MSRP: $32) that honors the emotional bonds between the heroes. For colder days, they can stay warm with the cozy Mighty Nein Logo Cardigan (MSRP: $95) featuring embroidered details, or rock the rugged Mighty Nein Denim Work Jacket (MSRP: $120) with distressed denim and embroidered patches. The Mighty Nein Slouchy Beanie (MSRP: $32) provides warmth with a subtle checkered pattern and embroidered emblem, combining comfort with fandom pride.

Toy Fair 2025: Bandai Builds Your Pokemon World

You wana be the very best, like no one ever was? Well in addition to your preferred POKEMON collection..be they cards, plush or figures, you've no doubt been tempted to buy a killer collectible of your favorite pocket monsters. Do you like the simplicity and randomness of gashapon or the hyper detail of a collection figure with translucent elements reflecting your lil guy's power set? Whatever your poison, this world offers no shortage of pokemon collectibles in every price range. ENTER BANDAI who figured fans would love another way to catch em all...and build em first! 

Just like the Pokemon themselves, Bandai's model kits range from quick and simple to complex and detailed. Let's take a look at what Bandai had on display at NY Toy Fair 2025...

Record of Ragnarok Ⅲ Teaser Trailer

Get ready for the third season of Record of Ragnarok, based on the popular manga that has sold over 18 million total copies. Created by Azychika (art), Shinya Umemura (story), and Takumi Fukui (story structure) and serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon by Coamix, it has won numerous manga awards, including the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2019 for male readers, the National Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics of 2019, and the 2nd Manga News Prize.

New Clip from Hulu Original Movie CONTROL FREAK

Directed and written by Shal Ngo, known for his work on "The Park," "The Box," and "The Last Fisherman," "Control Freak" introduces a chilling narrative: A motivational speaker is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head.

Toy Fair 2025: Masters of the Universe Expand With Cartoon Theme and Thundercats Crossover

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Mattel is proving that the power of Grayskull is stronger than ever! The Masters of the Universe Origins Cartoon Collection continues to grow with fan-favorite characters straight from the classic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra: Princess of Power animated series, while a surprising MOTU x Thundercats crossover delivers a nostalgic fusion of two legendary ‘80s toy lines.

Launching in Fall 2025, this wave of Origins figures blends vintage aesthetics with modern articulation, bringing the magic of Saturday morning cartoons to life like never before!

Dragon's Lair: The Legend (1991) Re-Releases on Game Boy

Retro publisher Incube8 Games and development studio Elite are thrilled to announce the re-release of Dragon's Lair: The Legend for the Nintendo Game Boy. First released in 1991, Dragon's Lair: The Legend returns to handheld gaming in its original form, offering a chance for new players and longtime fans to experience the timeless adventure of Dirk the Daring. Dragon's Lair: The Legend will be released in Complete-in-Box and Digital Edition formats; pre-orders are open, shipping in April.

Retro-a-go-go Conjures The Old Witch from EC Comics

Join me, kiddies as we climb down into the dark, damp bowels of the crypt to dig up a new creation! Light a candle so we can gaze our bloodshot eyes over the latest addition to the Creep-tastic line of 5.5” highly fascinating masterpieces! Behold: it’s the “Old Witch”, a nauseating tribute to our favorite GhouLunatic from the classic EC Horror Comics of the 1950’s- (but have almost never been out of re-print!)

New Blood and Makeship Unleash Exclusive ULTRAKILL Plush Toy Collectibles

Fans of ULTRAKILL, the critically acclaimed fast-paced FPS, are in for an electrifying treat as Makeship partners with New Blood Interactive to launch a series of exclusive collectible campaigns. The first campaign, featuring the highly anticipated Gabriel Plush, goes live today, with two more characters currently in the final stages of development.

“At Makeship, we love working with brands that have such passionate and dedicated communities,” said Graeme Bissett, Director of Marketing at Makeship. “This collaboration with ULTRAKILL was meticulously crafted to ensure that each character truly resonates with the creative direction of New Blood Interactive.”

Toy Fair 2025: Mattel Digs Into A Minecraft Movie

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Calling all Minecraft miners, mob-slayers, and master builders—Mattel is taking the Overworld into the real world with a brand-new toy line inspired by A Minecraft Movie! Dropping in Spring, this collection packs in all the pixelated charm of the beloved game, offering action figures, cuddly plush, and role-play gear to let fans mine, craft, and adventure beyond the screen. Partnering with Microsoft, Mattel has made sure every blocky detail stays true to the game’s signature aesthetic, creating a lineup that’s equal parts nostalgic and next-level.

VIZ Media Announces BLACK TORCH Anime in Production

VIZ Media officially announced today at its Emerald City Comic Con panel that the highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of BLACK TORCH, the action-packed manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, is in production. Originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+ from 2017 to 2018, BLACK TORCH quickly gained popularity across Japan and international markets. Now, fans can look forward to seeing the world of ninjas and mononoke come to life on screen.

Toy Fair 2025: NECA's Newest Horrors with Beetlejuice, Terrifier, Chucky & More

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Additional Pictures by Jonathan Kolton & Meghan Lee

NECA Unveils Horror Mayhem with New Chucky Blind Boxes, Terrifier and Howling Ultimates, and Killer Beetlejuice Collectibles!

Just when you thought Chucky was finally gone, NECA proves once again that good guys never die... they just get more terrifyingly detailed! At Toy Fair 2025, NECA revealed a new wave of blind box Chucky action figures, bringing the killer doll back to life in all his horrifying glory.

Toy Fair 2025: Jada Hunts Monsters with Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo...WHERE ARE YOU??!! The cracked-voice yell echoes in my adult brain to this day after years logged watching the exploits of Mystery Incorporated as a kid. One might consider Scooby the gateway drug for horror fans! Despite the iconic, instantly recognizable characters and literal years worth of cartoons, the Scooby gang hasn't gotten much love from the toy industry, but Jada is about to change all that and nail down the perfect figures straight out of the gate. Wave 1 is up for pre-order now, with Shaggy, The Mummy and The Creeper leading the spine-chilling charge. Let's take a good long look before we throw money at the screen...

Toy Fair 2025: Diamond Select's Mighty Marvel Lineup

When someone tries to bait you into a heated conversation about your personal geekdom and starts with "Which super hero stuff do you like?" Tell them BOTH KINDS! The Marvel Movies ANNNND the Marvel Comics! Their head will explode. Diamond Select has had their Marvel license for more than a minute and knows exactly what you want to buy..the characters..the format..the scenario..they've got it all locked down. This year's lineup at NY Toy Fair included animated-style statues from Scottie Young art, classic animated busts from the X-Men and Spider-Man cartoon series, diorama statues that slide together to complete a scene, and of course a healthy dose of DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE!! Let's dive in...your money isn't going to spend itself...

Toy Fair 2025: NECA, Bandai, and BigMouth Inc. Celebrate 50 Years of Jaws

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

It’s been 50 years since Jaws first terrorized audiences, and at New York Toy Fair 2025, some of the biggest names in collectibles,  toys, and floatations are making sure the Great White legend lives on! With NECA’s ultra-detailed figures, BigMouth Inc.’s thrilling pool floats, and Bandai’s immersive bath bomb experience, Jaws fans have plenty of ways to celebrate 50 years of shark-infested fun.

Toy Fair 2025: Trick or Treat Sculpts Questionable GWAR Parts

And the Earth belched and split open, spilling liquid hot magma upon the once lush field of daisies, and from this newly formed chasm emerged a dark figure...crawling...scratching...snarling. Pulling itself onto two monstrous legs and lifting its mutated head toward the heavens to curse a vengeful god it bellowed just ..one..word. GWARRRRRR!!! And then I went to see them play with the Dickies once, spur of the moment, in some abysmal place like Connecticut or DELAWARE and I swear they used fruit juices instead of the usual tasteless fake bloods and we tasted each other as the streams soaked us to our ragged bones. And it was a good night. Anyway, Trick or Treat Studios are FINALLY making the GWAR action figures we deserve and they were on display at NY Toy Fair 2025...