Click the image below to see the thrilljoy announcement on Instagram –

What do you think? Will you collect them? Tell us in the comments below!

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We know that many of you collect more than just Funko, so we just had to share this awesome deal available via our partners at hobbyDB!

Attention collectors! Superplastic is thrilled to announce a special deal just for Pop Price Guide and hobbyDB members that’ll have you swimming in savings and exclusive vinyl toys! Superplastic is excited to get closer to the collector community, and what better way than with their latest 3″ vinyl mini series: Bad Sushi! These 3-inch fishy foodgitives are armed, dangerous, and disturbingly delicious. With 14 main characters and 6 ultra-rare chase figures, the hunt is on!

Here’s the catch of the day

Buy a case of Bad Sushi, and Superplastic will throw in a free 8″ vinyl toy PLUS a free Janky Series 4 blind box – make sure to add everything to your cart!

Use code: HOBBYDBFRENDZ
at checkout

That’s right, you’ll be reeling in extra goodies with this hobbyDB exclusive offer. Don’t let this offer swim away! Use your exclusive hobbyDB discount code at checkout and prepare to experience the ultimate Bad Sushi invasion in your collection!

Offer valid for hobbyDB members only. Limited time offer. General T&Cs apply.

CATCH OF THE DAY #1

Buy a King or Queen Janky 10th single and get 2 Bad Sushi singles for free

Use Discount Code: MONARCHMAKI

Make sure to add these items to your cart before checking out

CATCH OF THE DAY #2

Buy King/Queen bundle and get 5 Bad Sushi for free

Use Discount Code: ROYALCOMBO

Make sure to add these items to your cart before checking out

PS – Living in CA or LA?
Come visit Superplastic at L.A. Comic Con Oct. 4-6th at Booth #1135! We’ll be serving up some fresh chaos

PS – Living in CA or LA?
Come visit Superplastic at L.A. Comic Con Oct. 4-6th at Booth #1135! We’ll be serving up some fresh chaos at our booth, and would love to see you there.

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** Win a Party Van and 8 Squaroes! Comment below and tell us a franchise you’d like to see Squaroes do next! **

Cowabunga, dudes! Get ready to kick it with your favorite half-shell heroes — Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo — as they transform into the all-new Squaroes by Ultimate Guard.

So, what exactly are Squaroes? Imagine your favorite franchises reimagined as Ultimate Guard Boulder 100+ deck boxes. That’s right — the beloved Boulder that protects your MTG, Pokémon, or Lorcana decks is now a pop culture collectible! The best part? You can take these Squaroes wherever you go, whether it’s to your local game store, TCG tournaments, or just to chill with friends. Each Squaroes character embodies the alter ego of iconic figures from your favorite franchises. Expect playful swagger, cheeky grins, and a bold, edgy look that brings your favorite characters to life.

In the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles edition — our second edition of Squaroes — you’ll find not just the coolest mutant brothers but also their allies and enemies. This edition features April, Master Splinter, and the brothers’ most formidable foes, Krang and Shredder. Plus, there’s a special surprise — a rare, limited Squaroe of Krang in his brain-like form without his walker!

But where should you store your growing Squaroes collection? Ultimate Guard has you covered with the Collector’s Case.

Whether it’s displayed on your shelf as a centerpiece or on the go to your local game store, this deck box is one you’ll want to show off on the tabletop. The Collector’s Case is an Ultimate Guard Arkhive 800+ with a twist—each Squaroes edition comes with a matching design inspired by an iconic location or vehicle. And for the TMNT edition? It’s gotta be the Party Van! Cowabunga!

As fans of pop culture and the TMNT, Ultimate Guard nailed the little details. Check out the Michelangelo Squaroe, complete with a cheesy pepperoni pizza slice — hold the marshmallows—and his classic nunchakus on his back. It’s all about those sweet touches. And hey, you don’t have to be a TCG player to appreciate these collectibles — if you’re a TMNT fan, go ahead and grab your favorite characters to add to your collection. We’ve all been there.

These Squaroes don’t just look cool—they add personality and flair to your decks. Show off your passions and make new friends along the way. But remember, each Squaroes edition is a one-and-done deal, so get them before they’re gone for good! More Squaroes are coming soon, featuring beloved characters from across all sorts of genres — think everything from superheroes to sci-fi, fantasy, and even animated comedies.

To stay updated, check out Squaroes.com and follow us on Instagram. And don’t forget to spread the word at your local game store — let’s bring Squaroes to every neighborhood! The next edition is on its way and trust us — you don’t want to miss it!

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And it looks like we’re getting out of the sun just in time.

Just in time to share an exclusive collab between our partners at hobbyDB, who have teamed with Handmade by Robots and Abominable Toys!

Introducing Sunburn Chomp! Chomp might look like he enjoyed his day at the beach, but put him under the light and it becomes apparent that the Abominable Toys mascot should have applied more sunscreen.

Starting today, you can add Sunburn Chomp (Glow) to your collection! Get yours here!

Chomp goes on sale today for 72 hours EXCLUSIVELY to PPG shareholders, volunteers and Premium members prior to going on sale to all collectors. Each Chomp costs $24.99 with the aforementioned shareholders, volunteers and Premium members receiving an additional 5% off.

What’s Premium? PPG / hobbyDB Premium members receive an enhanced version of PPG, with features such as –

• No ads
• Zero PPG Marketplace fees
• Downloadable Collection CSVs
• Recalculate your collection any time
• Gains/Losses Reports

Plans go for $9.99 quarterly or $29.99 annually. PPG Shareholders and Volunteers are entitled to 25% percent off or $7.50 quarterly and $22.50 annually.

Become a Premium Member Here!

Chomp will go on sale to the GENERAL PUBLIC on Sunday exclusively via the hobbyDB Marketplace. You’ll have to act quickly! Sunburn Chomp has an LE of just 312 pieces!

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The CEO of C.R.E.A.M., Jones shares his thoughts and artwork from more than eight year’s worth of Toy Photography. Check out his profile on Instagram here!

Over to you, Chris!

How’d you get started in toy photography?

I actually got into toy photography when I was looking for some decor for my “Man Cave.” I was at the mall when I came across Funko Pop!s for the first time and they had some of my favorite movie/gaming icons. I think I bought Morpheus from the Matrix and a few others. Once I brought them home and took them out the box I just started taking pictures of them on my phone and posting them on Instagram. Someone DM’d me and suggested I post my photos in Funko photography sessions. I had no clue this world existed and the thrill of posting and receiving comments and likes from people around the world really motivated me to make it a daily/weekly occurrence.

Are you a collector? If so, what do you collect and what got you hooked?

Growing up in England, the toy/collecting culture was never as big as it was here in the US. But once I moved to America and got into the culture of toys and photography I submerged myself in collecting pretty quickly. My collection grew from a couple to 400 in a matter of a few years. I predominantly collected Funko but this year I branched out into other figures, especially Youtooz. In the near future I also want to try shooting 6” figures for their flexibility, I feel like they’ll be a lot of fun to shoot and have endless possibilities for creating scenes.

What do you like to shoot? How would you describe your style?

I like to shoot smaller figures around 4-6 inches as I enjoy making dioramas for them to bring the toys to life. Creating dioramas for anything bigger can become a lengthy process and hard to store. I like to think I have a distinct style that’s noticeable in the community. I’m very into angles, taking mostly landscape shots. For me personally, posting a lot of my content on Instagram makes it easier to shoot landscape so I don’t lose any of the shot to Instagram’s cropping in portrait. When I start creating an idea or recreating a popular scene for a figure I don’t have my end shot in mind. It’s very much ‘as I go’ from start to finish.

What was your first image? Do you have a favorite one that you’ve done?

My first shot was extremely basic I think I placed a Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins) Funko Pop! next to my scuf PlayStation controller because the colors matched and added some golden sparkle effects afterwards in the background. You could say over the last 8+ years of shooting toys my style of photography has improved dramatically! I used to go out daily with my figs to find locations to shoot them ‘in the wild’ but after years of seeing other toy photographers create incredible dioramas and encouraging words from friends I decided to switch to diorama building around two years ago, I haven’t looked back since! My favorite shot to date would be the Youtooz figure of John Wick. I shot him walking through a Japanese-style pergola with cherry blossoms falling around him.

What’s the secret of turning a good image into a great image?

The best advice I have is to get behind the camera each step of the way as you work through your scene/diorama and see what’s working and what isn’t. Don’t wait till the end of your project to figure out what’s missing. I’ve made this mistake before and when it comes down to taking your final shot you realize a wall is not high enough for your angle or you see blemishes or flaws in the design. This can save you a lot of time and also help you get the best out of your shot.

Do you have any advice for anyone looking to start toy photography?

If you’re just starting out I definitely suggest shooting characters or figures you’re familiar with. Something/someone you really enjoy because that will come through in your photography. And all the characteristics you know and love about the figure in the show/movie you’ll portray better than someone you know little about. It’s this knowledge of your subject that will take your photography to the next level. Also if you’re starting out this journey to become a product photographer or get hired by a company to make it your profession, then I advise you to NEVER give up! It took me eight years to get my foot in the door with a company but with dedication and hard work, you’ll achieve the goal you set out to accomplish.

All images via Chris Jones

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Introducing the hobbyDB/ Pop Price Guide Local Directory.

It’s here where you can find nearby collectible stores, museums and events. 

Going to be traveling and want to find a new hidden gem? The Local Directory can help with that. 

Thanks to our search filters you can hone your search to exactly what you’re looking for.

That means not just searching for shops, museums and events in cities, states and countries, but also by specific subject and item types.

For example, diecast lovers in Colorado can search for “Hot Wheels” in “Denver.” Or a Funko fanatic can filter Pops in their hometown.

The Barbie enthusiast can search upcoming museums and events, such as London’s upcoming Barbie Exhibition in the summer of 2024.

Find a museum for tinplate toys, a car event on the East Coast, the opening hours for the Hard Rock Store in a European airport, Game X Change‘s locations in Kentucky, and much, much more.

What’s to Come

We’re not done there.

Soon you’ll be able to register that you’ll be attending an event or shop and have it linked to your PPG Showcase. Brands and retailers can do the same, and help identify other like-minded collectors also attending.

We’ll also be adding the same Rating system we have built for Database Items. And if you have more suggestions, please let us know in the comments.

Join the Directory

Want to get the word out about your retail shop? Find more information here.

Want more folks to come to your events? Find all you need to know here.

Do you manage a museum or other permanent display? Read this.

We want to hear from you, the owners, curators and event organizers. Here’s your chance to post directly to the Directory to ensure that your info is up to date.

And for our many other members here please send this to your favorite places so we can get them added!

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Wow! What a three weeks! After a lot of fun and fandom, we’re pleased to announce that our Exclusive Youtooz x hobbyDB Prototype Giveaway is now in the books.

We teamed with Youtooz for not one but THREE exclusive prototypes of Senku, Shrek and Flocked Bonnie from Five Nights at Freddy’s fame. We asked you to earn them by completing a handful of fun Youtooz and hobbyDB related tasks, and you did not disappoint.

Check out the Senku and Shrek winners by clicking the links.

The winner of the Flocked Bonnie is…to be determined.

To win Flocked Bonnie, we asked for the best Youtooz-themed hobbyDB Showcases. We’ve now taken those entries and turned them over to our panel of judges that includes Danny Zabbal of Youtooz, hobbyDB’s Christian Braun and the Boozetooz YouTube Channel.

Once they’ve agreed on a favorite, we’ll announce the winner via the Boozetooz channel. Stay tuned to the hobbyDB Blog for more info on time, day, etc.!

Official Youtooz Archives on hobbyDB

Did you know that hobbyDB is the Official Archive of Youtooz?

You’ll find every Youtooz figure and more via the hobbyDB database, allowing you to easily find and track the value of your collection.

That includes thousands of price points from the likes of eBay and StockX, making the hobbyDB archive the most reliable guide when it comes to Youtooz.

Peruse the Official Archives here!

Have questions or concerns? Message us at support@hobbydb.com.

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FiGPiN has become a leader in the world of enamel pins ever since 2017 when they first combined the Figure and the Pin to create an iconic collectible with a fervent following.

So we’re excited to be opening the vault and welcoming in FiGPiN as the latest great brand to entrust hobbyDB with its official archives.

With a hobbyDB Official Archive, collectors can now find every FiGPiN item ever. That’s more than 1,800 rare and common items, including new releases arriving on the database all the time.

We’ve also made building your FiGPiN collection even easier. Simply find your favorite FiGPiN on hobbyDB and purchase it directly from its item page. You’ll find this option link on every FiGPiN item page on hobbyDB.

Get to Know FiGPiN

The inspiration for FiGPiN began in 2013 as Dan Williams pondered a way to elegantly display his Disneyland pins. Four years later, after teaming with Amado Batour, Erik Haldi and Travis Oliver, FiGPiN was born with the idea that these weren’t your average everyday corkboard pin.

Each FiGPiN features a unique serial number that allows users to unlock special features when paired with the FiGPiN App.

In short, collecting FiGPiN is more of an experience than a hobby.

Today, FiGPiNs can be found in three sizes, Mini, Regular and XL and encompass a range of franchises from the likes of Disney, Marvel and DC, plus lots more.

Official Archives on hobbyDB

FiGPiN is now the 67th official archive found on hobbyDB.

With Official Archives, you’ll find every item from a brand, including new releases and more. This allows you to confidently track and value your collection, knowing that the data is verified and maintained by a team of experts.

Brands that call hobbyDB their Official Archive home range from Funko, Youtooz and Handmade by Robots, to Maisto, Hard Rock International and more.

Peruse a list of all of them here!

How big is your FiGPiN fandom? Tell us what kind of FiGPiNs you collect in the comments below!

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