Ashley Pelletier

New York

Assistant Editor at The Pop Insider

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Articles

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Unveils Pope Leo XIV Bobblehead

1 week ago | toybook.com | Ashley Pelletier

Yesterday, the first-ever American pope stepped out onto the balcony at the Sistine Chapel. Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born and raised in Chicago before joining the Catholic Church. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the occasion with its new Pope Leo bobbleheads.
Feel the Power of Music with Mutant’s ‘Sinners’ Vinyl

1 week ago | thepopinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

For the past month, movie-goers have been raving about Ryan Coogler’s vampire flick Sinners. Mutant has hopped on the Sinners train and is launching two vinyl records for the film’s soundtrack and score. The soundtrack vinyl comes with two LPs in blue and red for Smoke and Stack.
Youtooz Jams Out with New Linkin Park Plush

1 week ago | thepopinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

Last week, Linkin Park kicked off its From Zero World Tour, but that’s not the most exciting Linkin Park news lately. Youtooz is teaming up with Linkin Park to launch a new collection of plush that are both cuddly and cool. There are six 9-inch plush in the collection, one for each member of the band. The Emily Armstrong plush features her iconic blonde hair and a baggy striped shirt. The Mike Shinoda plush features the rapper with close-cropped hair and a puffy green jacket.
Expert Review: Jazwares’ BLDR Squishmallows Outdoor Adventure Club Building Set

1 week ago | thetoyinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

245-piece building setTakes kids’ fave Squishmallows to the great outdoorsFeatures two Squishmallows figures This 245-piece building set from Jazwares’ new BLDR collection features Cam the Cat and Benny the Bigfoot on a camping adventure. Designed for kids ages 8 and up, this set features the two Squishmallows sitting around a campfire, making s’mores outside of their tent. Both buildable Squishmallows figures feature a squishable tummy, adding a sensory experience to the build.
Feel the Power of the Force with Star Wars Products for May the 4th

2 weeks ago | thepopinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

Every year, Star Wars fans around the world gather to celebrate their favorite franchise with the punny holiday, May the 4th. This year, some of our favorite merch makers have outdone themselves with Star Wars apparel, accessories, collectibles, and home goods that fans of all ages will be obsessed with. Whether you’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith or eagerly awaiting new episodes of Andor to drop on Disney+ every Tuesday night, this lineup has something for you.
Mattel Brick Shop Unveils First Wave of Hot Wheels Building Sets

2 weeks ago | toybook.com | Ashley Pelletier

Mattel is officially launching its new Mattel Brick Shop brand, which was announced earlier this year, with a new wave of Hot Wheels building sets for adult collectors. There are three different Hot Wheels collections available at different price points. The Speed Series are 1:32 scale sets that retail for $22 and are designed for customization, coming with extra wheel covers and licensed decals. The Speed Series also comes with a 1:64 metal car to display alongside the building set.
Diamond Comic Distributors Announces Acquisition by Universal Distribution, Ad Populum

2 weeks ago | toybook.com | Ashley Pelletier

Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that its assets will be acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum following the shakeup earlier this week when its agreement with Alliance Entertainment fell through. “We are pleased that the court has approved Universal and Ad Populum’s combined bid.
The Force Will Protect Your Tech in Casetify’s New Star Wars Collection

2 weeks ago | thepopinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

Being a Jedi master is risky business. Casetify’s new collection of Star Wars accessories is ready to protect your tech using real-life designs while you wield the Force. This collection includes all of the tech accessories you need for your phone, earbuds, tablet, laptop, and more. These accessories are available for Apple and Samsung products, so you can show off your Star Wars style regardless of which side you prefer.
Hit the Green (and the Pub) in Sunday Swagger’s Guinness Golf Apparel

2 weeks ago | thepopinsider.com | Ashley Pelletier

Sunday Swagger’s latest collection of golf apparel features refreshing looks inspired by the iconic Irish beer, Guinness. The collection features men’s and women’s apparel, including polo shirts, hats, quarter zips, and more, all designed to keep you looking fresh on the green. Some of the designs in the collection feature iconic Guinness imagery, including the brand’s harp logo and the iconic glass of Guinness with a perfect foam head at the top.
Diamond Comic Distributors Changes Acquisition Partner

2 weeks ago | toybook.com | Ashley Pelletier

Last month, Alliance Entertainment announced its plan to acquire Diamond Comic Distributors and its other assets through a court-supervised bankruptcy process. Today, Diamond Comic Distributors announced that the transaction process with Alliance Entertainment will no longer continue. Instead, Diamond Comic Distributors is working with “alternative, exceptionally well-known” partners, according to Robert Gorin, Chief Restructuring Officer at Diamond Comic Distributors.