Toy Fair 2025: Mattel Digs Into A Minecraft Movie

By Mike Stencel @Munson1897 on Twitter & CastingCallClub

Calling all Minecraft miners, mob-slayers, and master builders—Mattel is taking the Overworld into the real world with a brand-new toy line inspired by A Minecraft Movie! Dropping in Spring, this collection packs in all the pixelated charm of the beloved game, offering action figures, cuddly plush, and role-play gear to let fans mine, craft, and adventure beyond the screen. Partnering with Microsoft, Mattel has made sure every blocky detail stays true to the game’s signature aesthetic, creating a lineup that’s equal parts nostalgic and next-level.

NYCC 2024: Hallmark's Newest from Star Wars, Bridgerton, Yellowstone & More

YES..WE ARE BACK AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2024!! Just found a whoooole bunch of images we never got to for whatever autistic reason that happened, so screw it..back in we go. News is news, and there are sure to be very few press releases coming through over the Thanksgiving break! We've got the Hallmark NYCC panel slideshow and a virtual PILE of images from the booth itself, so let's get to it. 

The Hallmark Panel featured a slideshow with 2025 sneak peeks, some of which you could find in the booth as well! The slides contained the following images: 

NYCC 2023: MINECRAFT x The Noble Collection Product Launch

The Noble Collection, a leading manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of premium collectibles and Toyllectibles™, announced the launch of its first game-inspired product assortment for Minecraft. The premium collector replicas will be exclusively available to fans on-site at New York Comic Con (Booth #1061) from October 12-13, and the Diamond Sword Collector Replica will be available for pre-order exclusively to Con attendees. On-site products will then be widely accessible online via noblecollection.com and select retailers on October 14.

NYCC 2018: The World of Minecraft Comes to Comics

Ahead of New York Comic Con and MINECON Earth, Dark Horse, Mojang AB, and Microsoft are happy to reveal art from the first installment in a multi-project publishing partnership, Minecraft Volume One! Minecraft Volume One is the first officially licensed original graphic novel set in the world of the gaming phenomenon Minecraft! Writer Sfé R. Monster (The Beyond Anthology, Seven Stories from the Sea), artist Sarah Graley (Kim Reaper: Vampire Island, Our Super Adventure), and letterer John J. Hill (Bedtime Games, Superman) join forces to bring the world of one of the best-selling games of all time to a new medium for fans to enjoy.     

“We are very excited at the prospect of bringing Minecraft to comics,” said Dark Horse President and Founder Mike Richardson. “The world of Minecraft is vast with countless stories to tell. We look forward to working with the great people at Mojang AB and Microsoft to bring these stories to its enormous fan base.”

Sweet Suite 2015: LEGO MANIA- Scooby Doo, Minecraft, Star Wars & More

Back into Sweet Suite 2015 coverage with our buddies at LEGO who hid some new bits in between the items that you can find in stores now. Not having an encyclopedic knowledge of LEGO, I just shot it all..which is generally my default anyway. When I don't shoot like that, I wind up passing over things that turn out to be brand new and then I beat myself up over it for the next two months. YAY OVERLY WORKED GUILT! I think we gave LEGO a fair showing this time around, so jump in below and check out everything that was on display, minus the Minifigures Series 14, which we already showed you in-depth.

On tap were the City Spaceport, some Star Wars bits, a set from Elves, a second look at the as-yet unreleasesed Scooby Doo Mystery Machine set, a new Minecraft set, a Bionicle piece, some Ninjago and a handful of things that I was 98% sure are out already. Check it...

Toy Fair 2014: Jazwares Still Game Crazy with Minecraft, Plants vs Zombies and Sonic

Another special request has us diving into the breakaway hit of 2013; MINECRAFT! Jazwares surprised everyone with their blocky action figure line, 8bit adorable plush and innovative papercraft, which seemed like the perfect way to translate the angular video game world to collectibles.

Though the property shows no signs of slowing down, Jazwares still seem to be taking a fairly conservative approach to product release, announcing just enough new product to leave that fanbase wanting more. On tap are...

Jazwares Explores Minecraft

For a game as monumentally huge as Minecraft, it's baffling that there have only been a handful of collectibles on the market to feed your need for 8 bit awesome. Jazwares is about to change all that with everything from plush to papercraft to straight up action figures. Here's the run down...

Since launching in 2009, Minecraft has become one of the most popular and fastest growing video game licenses. Below is just a little bit of history on how an independent game built itself into one of the biggest licenses around.

Minecraft has been available as a downloadable Ap and released on PC and Xbox. A release on the new Xbox One and Playstation 4 is also confirmed. Over 24 million copies have been sold to date. The game has over 56 million registered users, over 7.6 million Youtube video uploads with the most popular viewed 111 million times, over 6.7 million Facebook fans and over 1.5 million Twitter followers. Minecraft is the hottest search term on Google ahead of LEGO, Star Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

ThinkGeek Con Tour Exclusives for PAX East

ThinkGeek has provisioned an away team for the trip to Hoth (aka Boston, MA) for PAX East March 22-24, 2013. This intrepid team will be traveling with never-before-seen limited edition Minecraft and Portal Con Tour Exclusives.

The ThinkGeek 2013 Con Tour Exclusives are:

    Gold Pickaxe and Sword from Minecraft – A follow up to the Minecraft Foam Sword and Foam Pickaxe, two of ThinkGeek's most popular items, the Gold version has shiny EVA foam and all the con bling you'll need. Retail will be $25 for each.
    Starfield Portal 2 Turret with Sound – Oh, there you are. This special edition variant on ThinkGeek's Portal 2 Turret LED Flashlight is bound to be a sought-after collector's item. This can be yours for $10.

ThinkGeek Are No Fools

Happy April Fool's Day!!! TeamGeek have come up with some amazing "new products" for this year's April Fool's Day tradition. Plus, they're offering a free limited edition t-shirt with $25+ purchases and a great contest! More detailed info is below.

ThinkGeek has a long standing tradition of turning some of their April Fool's Day products into the real deal (remember the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag??), so take a look and see if there is one (or more) you'd like to see come to life.

Electronic Hungry Hungry Hippos for iPad - The original Hunger Game returns! Price: $29.99

Product Specifications

• Electronic Hungry Hungry Hippos iPad Game
• Just like the game you loved as a child, but updated for the new iPad!
• Each hippo has the chomping action you remember.
• Each hippo head has capacitive pads underneath to interact with you iPad.
• Free app available from Apple store (supports new iPad's retina display).
• App features a variety of table tops, game play modes, and scoring - including Vegas and Tournament!
• Fully endorsed by the International Hungry Hungry Hippo Association (IHHHA).
• Players: 1-4
• Dimensions: approx. 17” x 17” x 3.5”

Barbie™ Digital Fashion Styling Head for iPad - A Fashion Forward Appcessory Price: $29.99

Product Specifications

• Styling head available for the Original iPad and iPad2/3.
• Comes with brush for styling hair and four (4) touch-capacitve makeup accessories
• Free Barbie™ DreamSync™ Fashion Styling App Available for Android and iOS
• Purchase includes 100MB of free storage on the Barbie™ CloudCastle™ Network

Star Wars Admiral Ackbar Singing Bass - Straight outta Dac! Price: $39.99

• Ackbar plays the Cantina Song and says, “It's a trap!”
• Springs to life at the press of a button or when motion is detected.
• Integrated folding desk stand.
• Two mounting holes on back (wall hardware included).
• Power: 6 C batteries (not included) or AC adapter (included).
• Dimensions: approx. 15” x 9” x 5”

Game of Thrones Fire and Blood Perfume - A scent worthy of the blood of the dragon Price: $74.99

Product Specifications

• A scent worthy of the blood of the dragon
• Dragon egg glass bottle with a golden atomizer
• Features the dragon of House Targaryen
• Notes: Sweet Green Grass, Smoke, Violet, Dragon's Blood (Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Exotic Florals, Spices), Leather
• Officially licensed Game of Thrones collectible
• 2.2 ounces per bottle

K-cup™ 5-Star Meals - Gourmet taste for the ramen budget Price: $8.99

Product Specifications

• Brew delicious meals with your single cup coffee machine
• Hot lunch (or dinner!) in your coffee cup in just minutes
• Scan the QR code in the package & take our survey about the meals. We'll offer 24 packs of the top 3 flavors starting in June 2012.
• Keurig, the Cup design, Keurig Brewed and K-Cup are registered trademarks of Keurig, Incorporated used with permission. K-Cup® packs for use in Keurig® Brewing Systems

Minecraft Marshmallow Creeps - Makes Easter BaSssssket go BOOM!

Dress like a true son of Skyrim shout like the Dovahkiin

Price: $4.99

Product Specifications

• Chicks and bunnies are boring, put some CREEPS in your basket!
• Each pack contains five (5) delicious, sugary Minecraft CREEPS
• While not recommended, they do sort of explode in the microwave (we checked).
• An officially licensed Minecraft collectible edible
• Ingredients: Sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, preservatives, green dye, carnauba wax
• Please Note: While CREEPS no longer contain sulfur they are made in a facility that uses nuts and various ores in the production of other goods and materials.

Technomancer Electronic Wizard Hoodie Skyrim Electronic Dragon Shout Hoodie - For the budding spellcaster Price: $119.99

Product Specifications

• Transform yourself into a powerful mage with this hoodie
• Dual accelerometers in the sleeves sense your hand movements
• Move your hands in the right sequence to cast a specific spell
• Internal speakers will create the spellcasting sound effects
• LEDs in the hood and sleeves light up with the appropriate color
• Eight different spells including: fireball, healing, and lightning bolt
• Illustrated directions included to teach you the movements for each spell
• Machine Washable: Electronic components can be removed for washing

Skyrim Electronic Dragon Shout Hoodie - Dress like a true son of Skyrim shout like the Dovahkiin Price: $89.99

Product Specifications

• 100% cotton hoodie to protect you against the harsh Skyrim environment
• Iron helmet face mask hood, includes horns
• Electronic dragon shouts from powerful built-in speaker
• Features all 20 shouts available to the Dragonborn
• Dragon souls not required to unlock shouts

CLICK HERE to check out masterfully designed videos which further explain the majesty and wonder of these products. Plus, they're offering a free limited edition t-shirt with $25+ purchases and a great contest! CLICK HERE for that biz.