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We’re almost halfway through 2022, and there’s plenty of new merch to rock the rest of the year. Whether you’re looking for an eye-catching collectible to put on your shelf or an amusing game to add to your game night, we’ve rounded up some of this year’s best fandom merch that’s available now or coming soon.

Scroll down to check out must-have collectible figures, sets, puzzles, apparel, and more!

This article was originally published in Issue No. 13 of the Pop Insider. Click here to read the full issue!

Super Impulse’s line of World’s Smallest Micro Figures expands with figures from Dungeons & Dragons, Mego Horror Series 2, Universal Horrors, Stan Lee, The Big Lebowski, and Rick & Morty. Each 1.25-inch figure has three points of articulation and comes with a mini collector case, a figure stand, and accessories for the figures to hold.

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Don’t mix this up with your actual console! This Xbox-themed mini fridge features a matte-black exterior and can hold up to 12 cans with two door shelves. It includes LED and surface features made to resemble the Xbox Series X, AC and DC power cables, and a USB charging port for devices.

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The diverse and joyful Charmsters characters inspire this new collection of makeup, including the Winky Lux x The Charmsters Persistent Poppy Lip Gloss and Winky Lux x The Charmsters Tenacious Eminence 4 Well Eye Shadow Palette. For more information, go to @CharmstersNYC and @Winky_Lux or check out kanvasbrands.com.

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Display your love of all things dino with these Jurassic World Dominion- themed temporary tattoos. The set includes 20 temporary tattoos and an application sponge.

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Think you’re worthy enough to wield Mjolnir? Test your strength with this meat tenderizer that is is made from stainless steel with rubber handles that mimic the leather details on Thor’s hammer in the Marvel Universe.

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Sometimes it’s good to be bad. Two to three players can come together to play as iconic Disney characters in this card game, which is an expansion of the Disney Villainous line. Some of the characters included are Syndrome (The Incredibles), Lotso Bear (Toy Story 3), and Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone).

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Every little thing — and little one — is gonna be alright with this baby ride! This stroller features Bob Marley imagery, a five-point safety harness, double rear locking wheels, padded handle bars, an undercarriage basket, a universal cup holder, an adjustable shoulder strap, and an adjustable sun or rain visor. The stroller meets all CPSC and CPSIA safety features.

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This monthly subscription box features exclusive, limited-edition T-shirts based on the The Binding of Isaac video game franchise. Each box will also contain exclusive artwork, stickers, and Four Soul cards for the The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls tabletop game. All monthly shirts will remain a secret until the start of the month, and they will all feature art from Edmund McMillen and The Binding of Isaac, including collaborations with artists like Tom Bunk, Daniel Shaw, Jimbo Phillips, Angela Ho, Sr Pelo, and more.

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We bend the knee to the Queen of the North! This accurate replica of Sansa Stark’s crown from Game of Thrones is crafted from metal and features a set of Direwolves in the center, the sigil of House Stark. The collectible includes an iron sword motif display stand for the replica to rest on four sword hilts.

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The newest additions to Kay Jewelers’ Disney Treasures collection are inspired by iconic characters and imagery from Disney and Pixar movies. New styles include the Toy Story Diamond Sheriff Badge Necklace, the Coco Garnet and Diamond Flower Earrings, and the Up Kevin Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Necklace (pictured). All three pieces are made of sterling silver with accents of yellow gold, rose gold, and two-tone gold, respectively

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Take it to the mat with the first wave of 7-inch-scale action figures from the team behind the REMCO wrestling figures of the 1980s. Collectors can assemble their own tag team or crew with six icons from the ring, including Verne Gagne, Lou Thesz, Stan Hansen, Ted DiBiase, Magnum TA, and Kerry Von Erich. Each figure will include personalized accessories, such as custom ring wear and championship belts.

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Ever wonder what gives someone a superpower? This book shows the anatomy of Marvel heroes and villains by going under their skin to explore their powers. This volume features anatomical cutaways of famed characters, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool, Thanos, Mystique, The Hulk, The Thing, and more.

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This hardcover book commemorates the history, evolving design, and impact of the iconic LEGO minifigure. The book features interviews and essays, photography, and never-before-seen visuals from the LEGO archives.

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Consider this your reminder to check on your Neopets. This nostalgic flannel features a “dying” Shoyru character on the front pocket, the Neopets logo on the collar, and the quote “Your Neopets are dying” on the back.

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The classic sports car icon from the 1950s is now available as a Playmobil version with hinged gullwing doors, chrome-colored bumpers and radiator grille, and ‘50s-themed accessories. The set includes a racecar driver, a mechanic, a toolbox, a finish line flag, a pit board, and other accessories.

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. No, the first cinematic adventure for James Bond. This limited-edition teddy bear celebrates the legacy of 007 with a James Bond 60th Anniversary logo on its foot and a tuxedo outfit.

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Enter a world of pure imagination with this limited-edition, embossed coin. Each Willy Wonka coin is individually numbered from an edition of 9,995 pieces and comes packed in an acrylic case for storage and display.

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Light up each room with this My Hero Academia-themed lamp. Modeled in the shape of Deku, this lamp is sure to illuminate even the darkest of enemies.

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Whodunnit? Step into the role of investigator to examine unsolved cases from years ago. Players will work to follow clues that the police could never find and piece together details about murders. The game comes with case materials to support a complex story that players will follow to crack the case.

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Oh, the places you’ll go — looking fab! This whimsical makeup collection inspired by nostalgic Dr. Seuss classics features a variety of colors and textures across eyeshadow palettes, eye crayons, and more.

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It only gets stranger. Fans can unbox this Stranger Things-inspired collection to find collectible figures of characters from the Netflix series and a related display card that serves as a background. Collectors can display the figures in two ways using the included bases.

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Rusty and Hypershock are the newest BattleBots Rivals and are compatible with previous HEXBUG BattleBots infrared products. They come with four-channel controllers that fans can use to knock off their opponent’s armor to win battles. Fans can reattach the armor and battle again.

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Believe! Join the coaching staff at AFC Richmond and choose how you help your friends and footballers in this feel-good, cooperative party game designed for 2-6 players. Remember, if you ever get stuck: Just break out the biscuits!

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Match your favorite person in the galaxy (or go Solo) with MeUndies’ Star Wars collection. Get limited-edition prints in styles including men’s boxer brief and trunk; women’s boyshort, cheeky brief, and romper; a unisex onesie; and quarter socks — all ranging in sizes XS-4XL. The new prints, Lightspeed (pictured in men’s boxer brief and women’s boyshort) and Rebel Squadron, feature original artwork by MeUndies designers that celebrates both light and dark elements of the franchise.

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It’s the ‘80s, baby. Create light-up art with this high-definition, Stranger Things Special Edition Lite-Brite set that comes in retro packaging. This set includes 12 templates with designs inspired by the entire Stranger Things series, including the fourth season, featuring the iconic holiday lights, the Demogorgon, and more. It also includes 650 micro pegs, a high-definition grid, and four light modes to add detail to your creations. Retailers have exclusive themed collections.

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This premium line includes Fall Guy’s most popular and most recognizable characters in collectible plush form. The plush feature unique patterns and costumes and come in three sizes: 8, 12, and 18 inches. The spring launch featured nine small plush, two medium plush, and two large plush, with more to follow in the fall.

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These collectible figures are based on Five Nights at Freddy’s, a survival horror game created by Scott Cawthon. There are four limited-edition characters to collect that range from 4.3-4.8 inches tall. The GameStop-exclusive Freddy wears a black bowtie and a black top hat, and is posed with one arm outstretched in a wave and carrying a silver microphone in his opposite hand. The GameStop-exclusive Foxy features bared teeth, a yellow eye, an eyepatch, and arms outstretched with a metal claw and a hook. Bonnie features red eyes, indigo fur, a red bowtie, and a red electric guitar. Chica features a yellow fur suit, magenta eyes, a pink cupcake on a tray, and a bib.

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Inspired by the 2022 movie The Batman, this Batmobile model features working lights and doors and a hood that open. The set includes a 2.75-inch, die-cast Batman figure with a cape, a cowl, and an insignia.

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Cubles are a mashup between origami, puzzles, toys, and crafts. Each figure is made up of CubleStock and features a patented key system that allows parts to move freely through articulation. The line features both original and licensed characters from properties including My Little Pony (pictured), True and the Rainbow Kingdom, KISS — Rock and Roll Over Series, Transformers, Potato Head, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob Square Pants, Cat Kid, Ren & Stimpy, Peppa Pig, Power Rangers, Dungeons & Dragons, Invader Zim, Garfield, and more.

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Street Fighter celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and now the team will battle against formidable opponents: the NYC sewer-dwelling, crime-fighting, pizza-loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In this 2-pack series, each Ninja Turtle and Street Fighter figure stands 6 inches tall. Leonardo and Michelangelo feature 34 points of articulation each, and Ryu and Chun Li feature 20 points of articulation each.

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Transform these Grateful Dead-themed, magnetic puzzle cubes into 70 shapes. Fans can collect and connect them to reveal new shapes. The cube features iconic Grateful Dead art such as Steal Your Face, Haight-Ashbury, Dancing Bears, and Skull and Roses.

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This action-packed pinball game transports players to a galaxy far, far away as they play as The Mandalorian. Players must team up with key allies and protect Grogu as they battle dangerous enemies and forces across their journey. Choose from either the pro model or the premium model.

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Aquarius debuted new licensed puzzle designs this spring, including Marvel Studios’ Loki (pictured), Peanuts’ Joe Cool, and Lord of the Rings’ Gollum. There is also a new puzzle set that includes pieces for three 500-piece, Marvel-themed designs.

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This 1000-piece, space-themed puzzle features a celebration of the NASA space exploration program. The puzzle depicts the history of NASA’s space missions with images of mission patches.

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If you feel God in this Chili’s tonight, you’ll love this free-to-play mobile game inspired by The Office. Fans can relive memorable moments from the show and tap their way to record profits to save the Scranton branch from downsizing. The animated, narrative, idle-tapping game includes customization options for players to unlock and upgrade characters and their desks.

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Take your love of Catan from the tabletop to the street with this officially licensed collection, available as a tote bag, throw blanket, and T-shirt. The tote bag is made from 100% spun polyester fabric and measures 15 by 15 inches; the throw blanket is made from 100% polyester and is 50 by 60 inches; and the T-shirt is made from 100% ring-spun cotton and is available in sizes small-5X.

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Are you as tough as Popeye? Find out with this line of hot sauces! There are four flavors offered in various levels of heat: Popeye’s Strong to the Finish Hot Sauce (jalapeño spinach); Eugene the Jeep’s Jeep! Jeep! Magic Hot Sauce (pineapple habanero); Wimpy’s I’ll Gladly Pay You Tuesday for Some Burger Sauce Today (sweet and smokey sriracha); and Bluto’s You Can’t Handle My Hot Sauce, Runt! (reaper, scorpion, and ghost peppers).

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We’re going on an adventure! Middle-earth is in grave danger and Frodo and the Fellowship are on their way to Mordor to destroy the One Ring, but they need your help. In this game, players will join the Fellowship and make haste to carry out Gandalf’s secret assignments. Can you buy Frodo enough time to reach Mount Doom?

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Grogu charmed you with his hover pram, love of snacks, and general antics. Now, get ready for more incredibly adorable charm, this time on your shelf. The Child is introducing some greenery into your galaxy as he holds a potted faux succulent, prepared to liven up your home with this precious cargo.

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Charles Schulz’s iconic Peanuts comic strip inspires this new collection of six Snoopy ReAction Figures: Lumberjack Snoopy, Puffy Coat Snoopy, Franken-Snoopy, Secret Agent Snoopy, Surfer Snoopy, and Baseball Snoopy. Each 3.75-inch figure comes on a vintage-style cardback featuring comic strip art.

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Wear your (caring) heart on your sleeve! This light blue denim jacket features an embroidered Care Bear holding a colorful heart with sparkles around it. It also features dual front flap pockets and button cuffs.

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Go back to the future like never before with this buildable model from the LEGO Creator line. With this 1,872-piece set, fans can now build the car from the Back to the Future movies. Accurate to the trilogy, the set features wheels that fold down for flight mode, opening gull-wing doors, a light-up flux capacitor, printed dashboard dates, swappable license plates, a box of plutonium, LEGO minifigure versions of Doc Brown and Marty McFly, and McFly’s hoverboard.

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As you wish. This cookbook features more than 50 recipes for dishes seen in — and inspired by — The Princess Bride, from Buttercup Buttermilk Scones and Hash You Wish to Six-Fingered Sandwiches and Bread Pirate Roberts.

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Bandai brings one of Stranger Things’ most-recognizable monsters from the Upside-Down, the Demogorgon, to your shelf as an 11-inch figure with a true-to-series design and more than 20 points of articulation.

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This bust from the 1987 Robocop film recreates the character’s original suit into a life-size bust. Created from a mold of the original Robocop suit, this figure features silver and blue metallic paint and a base that includes the Omni Consumer Products’ company logo.

This Yu-Gi-Oh all-foil card box includes a mix of tournament favorites, upgrades to old favorites, and new cards with monsters like the Borrelend Dragon. Some boxes will include one of nine Ghost Rare cards. This set includes four packs of cards per box, which is more than the usual three, for a total of 20 cards per box.

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Become the Funko Pop! you love so much! This fully screen-printed mask features Wonder Woman’s face and a half-tone printed window for visibility and safety. It features an adjustable elastic strap and foam at the forehead and chin to make it comfortable to wear. The mask also has an attached hang tag inside to display it next to your Funko collection. The mask is available in one size fits most.

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The Muscles from Brussels kickboxes his way right into your collection. This 10.5-inch figure depicts the young Jean-Claude Van Damme getting ready to perform some Van-damage with a high kick performed in front of a gong.

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Zales’ Enchanted Disney Ballroom collection has new pieces that pay tribute to Disney royalty, including diamond, rose-shaped drop earrings inspired by Belle (pictured); a Mulan-inspired diamond bracelet; and a labradorite ring with diamond leaf-sides for Moana.

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Using What Do You Meme?’s fast-paced gameplay, fans will take turns mixing and matching hilarious caption cards with iconic images from 90 Day Fiancé. This expansion pack includes 50 caption cards and 30 photo cards, all themed and inspired by favorite moments from the show.

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This new shirt collection features more than 30 prints based on the anime series One Piece. There are also matching masks and bandanas available for fans to purchase. The collection features Monkey D. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and other favorite East Blue characters, along with Straw-Hat Pirates from across the entire One Piece series.

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Bring the Settlers to the kitchen with this refrigerator magnet collection inspired by Catan. Each 2.5-by-3.5-inch, full-back magnet features a full-color, laminated image depicting an element, slogan, or artwork from the popular tabletop game.

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Medline brand and medical products provider CURAD has partnered with artist and influencer Kendra Dandy of Bouffants & Broken Hearts to feature her designs on adhesive bandages.

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Ali Mierzejewski is the editor-in-chief of the Pop Insider, and senior editor of the Toy Insider, the leading consumer holiday gift guide and toy review and news website. As a professional toy reviewer and an industry expert, she consistently reports on toy trends and hot products. Ali also contributes to leading toy industry trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book. Oh, she looks familiar? That's because Ali has been featured on news outlets nationwide, including ABC World News Now, ABC7, and CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates. If you wanna talk about Bachelor Nation, @ohsotrendy on Twitter. If you wanna see sick pics (✌️mostly of Ali doing comedy✌️), @hashtagtrendy on Insta. She knows they aren't the same—branding is hard.

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