The most disruptive and dazzling fandom collaborations of 2024

In the last decade or so Geek culture It has expanded into the mainstream with more inclusive ways of expressing your feelings Mass love. Once marketed only through black T-shirts with logos or collectible toys, merchandise has undergone a massive transformation.

In 2024, it’s easier than ever to replenish your fanbase, thanks to collections inspired by sci-fi and fantasy worlds in almost every conceivable fashion and lifestyle niche. Between all the bold casual cosplay, subtle streetwear, and even luxury makeup and fragrances, there’s always been a collaboration between the wings waiting to spread. That’s not even mentioning popcorn buckets at movies which have also been crazy this year –So much so that they secured their own position.

This year has also seen some bolder moments with its mountains of fan merchandise. Keep reading to see how things are becoming more experimental and experimental thanks to the influx of disruptive products and social media-driven events.

There was a whole month of celebration for Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants By doing “Krabby Patty Kollabs” at burger destinations across the country, marking the show’s 25th anniversary. But Wendy’s version seems the most authentic to the show’s depiction of the kind of burger you’d get at an undersea fast food restaurant, especially compared to the elevated, sexy food versions (they were cool, but Mr. Krabs would never do that). .

Wendy’s brought back the square meat pie for the occasion, and it was genius; It hit twice the nostalgia factor so I found myself ordering this often. Speaking of food, Deadpool Wolverine I did the pizza line (found in a mouth brand) with DiGiorno’s which had mixed results. It wasn’t any more violent dead pool placements; There were also Heinz ketchup and mustard bottles, and cool Xbox controllers.

On the cute side of things Halloween-related, we got the Universal Monsters x Care Bears collection that brought together adorable bears with a spooky twist through classic teddy bears, funkos, and makeup. It is now difficult to find plush at its regular price, with third party sellers selling it at questionable prices. I still aspire to Creature from the Black Lagoon bear.

For Gen Z goths, Pottery Barn came out looking cute and creepy Wednesday group Features a Sleeping in Nevermore atmosphere. We were particularly tickled by the idea of ​​the Thing Pillow, which sold out in no time.

While the above collection is very limited at this point, Dr. Martens still has some of it Wednesday Capsule is available online. Documents and Addams family? The perfect match for any goth kid’s (and kids at heart) shoe collection.

In the world of beauty products, our favorite clever match came in the form of Rihanna Fenty x mysterious A line inspired by the characters in the Netflix show. The highly in-depth collection draws from customers’ sense of elegance and strength with a high-quality makeup capsule of sci-fi dreams.

Anime and fellow Netflix favorite one piece He was featured in a number of fun sets inspired by the Straw Hat crew, but the most uniquely dysfunctional was A Casetify collaboration that turned the covers of tech accessories into the Devil Fruit of the show. The Gum Gum Fruit headphone cases were especially fun.

And for Cowboy Bebop Fans, Logic has dropped a collaboration with Crunchyroll Featuring streetwear inspired by the look of anime characters and their iconic iconography to make you feel like you fit into the world of classic anime.

while Deadpool Wolverine It dominated store shelves in the first half of the year evil He took the fall. There was an incredible range of pink and green at every price point, and most of them seemed to be aimed at him evil Fans who have waited 20 years for merchandise go beyond any online theatrical store.

I’m in eighth grade, wearing a gray T-shirt that says “Defying Gravity” in the tiniest green letters. I’d be shocked at how many… evil The things she got this year, she would be very proud too. Do I really need to Evil x Con er Hair rollers? Yes. Did you really drop an undisclosed amount of change for Pace X evil Travel luggage? Yes, I can use it for business travel. Do I stay up at night obsessing over the fact that I couldn’t get my Elphaba Stanley mug from… goal? Yes, I foolishly check at random hours for restocks Because goodness knows that the life of evil people is lonely.

more evil The goods are guaranteed to arrive by 2025 Evil: for good –Although we’re all still waiting for an official release of some sort titled ‘Hold Space for ‘Defying Gravity’.

The end of the year brought some notable collaborations that have me intrigued by what 2025 will bring. Nosferatu He came up with the most ridiculous ones ever, including A.J Vampire coffin bed That was more expensive than the Limited Edition Nosferatu coffin To be buried. In addition, there is also Nosferatu Fragrance collaboration with Hereticfor those who care about the scent of a ghost wandering through a flower-filled funeral parlor.

Talking about bats and the cold of winter during the end-of-year holidays. Uno It continues to release unrelated versions of the card game including a Batman: The Animated Series version With chaotic “Joker” cards for more hits at the table.

And Walton Goggins pulled off Baby Billy Bible Bonkers on his own “walton goggins glasses” Perfect for hitting the slopes despite the surprising reasons behind its creation, because the official announcement looks like performance art. (To be honest, we can’t wait for an official He falls A collaboration called “Walton Goggins Ghoul Goggle Glasses”).

and Squid game Season 2 gets some interesting collaborations with McDonald’s in Australia. If fans buy an adult Squid game Happy Meal will get a chance at an exclusive McDonald’s restaurant Squid game Green Player Tracksuit or $100,000 if they can get their Dalgona dessert scanned into the MyMacca app.

The public in the United States was puzzled Domino’s Pizza emergency ad During their periods of immersion in the show because this represents some of the terrifying deafness of late capitalism. There are also official collaborations with Puma has new tracksuits and shoes And a Tech accessories are dropped through Casetify. At least with the first option, you can wear gear that will determine your vote to end the games or continue them if you’re in, but let’s be real, we’re all in the game.

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