In the past decade or sogeek culturehas expanded into the mainstream with more inclusive ways to express yourfandom love.
This year also had some more daring moments with its mountains of fandom merch.
I still covet theCreature From the Black LagoonBear.
© Marvel, Focus Features, Pottery Barn
For Gen Z goths,Pottery Barn came out with a creepy cuteWednesdaycollectionfeaturing a Nevermore dorm vibe.
We were particularly tickled by the thought of the Thing shaped pillow, which sold out in a snap.
While the above collection is very limited at this point,Dr.
© Pottery Barn
Martens still has some of itsWednesdaycapsule available online.
Particularly fun were the Gum Gum fruit headphone cases.
WhileDeadpool & Wolverinedominated the shelves for the first half of the year,Wickedtook over fall.
© Crunchyroll
Did I really need theWicked xCon-Airhair rollers?
Did I really drop an undisclosed amount of change for theBeis xWickedluggage?
Yes, I can use it for work travel.
© Target
Yes, and I foolishly check at random hours for a re-stockbecause goodness knows the wickeds lives are lonely.
(To be honest, we cant wait for an officialFalloutcollab called Walton Goggins Ghoul Goggle Glasses).
AndSquid Gameseason two gets some deeply eyebrow raising collabs with McDonalds in Australia.
Theres also official collabs withPuma with new track suits as well as shoesand atech accessory drop through Casetify.
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