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POPMART and Sanrio Team Up for a LABUBU x Hello Kitty Collection
Pop Mart has announced a collaboration with Sanrio, featuring their popular LABUBU character alongside Sanrio icons like Hello Kitty. The collection will include blind-box vinyl pendants inspired by characters such as My Melody and Kuromi, as well as a standalone Hello Kitty LABUBU plush doll. This partnership aims to blend the appeal of both brands for collectors and fans.
Resident Evil Requiem Walkthrough – Complete Guide Hub (RE9) – Expert Game Reviews
This guide hub provides a comprehensive walkthrough for Resident Evil Requiem, detailing strategies for both protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy. It covers all areas, including the Wrenwood Hotel, Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center, Raccoon City, and the ARK, offering solutions for puzzles, item locations, collectible spots, and boss encounters. The guide also offers essential survival tips, details on the game's structure, difficulty settings, and collectible types.
Fans Hunting Rare Charizard Cards Are Reigniting Interest in Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames Expansion - IGN
Interest in the Pokémon TCG's Phantasmal Flames expansion is surging due to the high market value of the Mega Charizard X ex Special Illustration Rare card. This elusive card has seen a significant price spike, with graded versions fetching up to $2000 on eBay, driven by its artwork and Charizard's enduring popularity. Factors contributing to the current spike include the card nearing an 'out of print' status, anticipation for Pokémon Day 2026, and the upcoming Pokémon World Championships.
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Sparks Surge in PSA Card Grading
The Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has reported a significant surge in Pokémon trading card grading submissions, with the franchise now dominating TCG submissions and surpassing sports cards. In 2024 alone, PSA graded 1.5 million Pikachu cards, a figure comparable to the total number of Michael Jordan cards graded since 1991, indicating a major shift in the collectibles market.
Rare 1999 Pokemon card sells for over $40,000
An extremely rare 1st edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard Pokemon card from the earliest print run sold for over $40,000 at auction. The card, graded 9 out of 10, highlights the significant financial value and enduring momentum of the Pokemon franchise's collector economy, demonstrating continued capital investment decades after its initial success.
Shinys Open Beta Debuts on Abstract
Shiny, developed by Igloo Inc., has launched its open beta on the Abstract blockchain, integrating luxury collectibles with on-chain ownership. The platform offers new users a 10% discount on their first pack purchase and emphasizes transparency through verifiable randomness in pack openings. Abstract was chosen for its consumer-friendly design and efficient ZK-rollup architecture.
My Little Pony Skullpanda Plush Pendants Get Quite Detailed
Pop Mart has released a new line of Skullpanda plush pendants inspired by characters from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, with individual blind boxes costing $39.99. The review highlights the detailed design of the Rarity pendant, noting the use of various fabric types, intricate accessories, and specific character references like her Cutie Mark. The packaging and protective elements are also praised for ensuring the collectible's condition during transit.
Nintendo's making a mini Game Boy music player with collectible Pokémon Red and Blue music cartridges
Nintendo has released a mini Game Boy-styled music player that plays special Pokémon Red and Blue music cartridges. The palm-sized device features 45 collectible cartridges containing all songs from the original games, with audio designed to mimic the original Pokémon experience. The player is priced at JPY 9900 in Japan.
LEGO’s New Fortnite BrickHeadz Require $400 Spend to Unlock
LEGO has announced that new Fortnite BrickHeadz featuring Beef Boss and Skye will not be sold directly but are exclusive to the LEGO Insiders program. To obtain these collectibles, users must earn 2500 points, which requires spending approximately $400 on other LEGO products. This move has drawn criticism from fans due to the high spending barrier for characters popular within the Fortnite community.
Demon Tides Ragnar's Memories Guide - All Locations
This guide details how to find all of Ragnar's Memories in the game Demon Tides, developed by Fabraz. The article outlines the locations of three distinct memories found in the hub worlds of Lokitana, Shiverbeaks, and Thuintir.
BIG HOPS Review
BIG HOPS is a 3D platformer from Luckshot Games that features a frog protagonist with parkour abilities and a sticky tongue mechanic. The game draws heavy inspiration from Super Mario 64 with its controls and collectible system. Despite minor clipping issues and camera quirks, the game offers tight controls, charming art, and engaging system interactivity, with a story completion time of around 10.5 hours.
Super Mario and Yoshi Lego Set Discounted To Its Lowest Price Yet
The Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi set, a 1,215-piece display model for adults, is currently discounted to $104 from its original price of $130 at Amazon. This interactive set recreates the pixel art aesthetic of the Super Nintendo era and is one of nine official Nintendo Lego models available. The article also mentions other discounted and retired Lego Nintendo sets, including the Lego Game Boy and Piranha Plant.
