Pop Insider Features
WINTER 202035 Years of Back to the Future Bonus Coverage: New York Toy Fair, C2E2, Emerald City Comic Con SPRING 2020Due to complications with COVID-19 and convention cancelations, this magazine has been held. |
SUMMER 2020Licensing Expo 2020 Expert Q&A FALL 2020Female-Led Movies 2020 Recap Bonus Distribution: New York Comic Con |
Pop Insider Departments
ARTISTS’ ALLEY
Artists’ Alley is a highly trafficked area at cons all over the country where artists sell original prints featuring characters from your favorite fandoms. This feature profiles a different artist in each issue, highlighting what makes them different, where their inspiration comes from, and more.
COSPLAY CORNER
Cosplayers are artists! The Pop Insider profiles a unique cosplayer in each issue, highlighting their craft, inspiration, and impact on the community.
FAN FAVES
Our readers spill the tea on their favorite movies, TV shows, merch, and more.
FAN FUEL
Enjoy original, totally unique recipes inspired by your favorite fandoms. Each recipe is paired with an original cocktail.
FLAUNT YOUR FANDOM
Clothing, makeup, accessories and any other wearable fashion pieces featuring fan-favorite characters and franchises. Must be new for 2020.
#GEEKBOSS
They started from the bottom, and now they are on top of the geek world. How did some of the biggest names in fandom get their start? #GeekBoss profiles a different high-level executive or owner of fandom-fueled companies, from apparel to collectibles to entertainment.
LEVEL UP
Recurring video game feature! This section highlights throwback classics, new trends in gaming, mobile gaming, VR, accessories, and more.Â
MEDIA MASHUP (POP JUNIOR)
This department features a round-up of what’s to come in kids’ entertainment
MERCH MAKERS
Each issue, the Pop Insider highlights a manufacturer, giving them the chance to directly engage with fans and explain how —and why — they do what they do.
MINT CONDITION
The Pop Insider profiles all kinds of collectors, from people who have a passion for action figures, to those who love cars, to the cereal obsessed! Â
MUST-HAVE MERCH
Accessories, collectibles, and more of the latest must-have merch based on the best in pop culture. Must be new for 2020.
NERDY NEWS
A feature of the biggest, most recent headlines fans need to read! (See Next-Gen News in Pop Junior section as well!)
POP PICKS
The Pop Insider’s top selections across a range of themes. From geeky charities to a quick look at the hottest new video games, to the most recent horror films ripe for a reboot, Pop Picks are list-style articles that give readers short and sweet snippets to binge on.Â
RETAIL RUNDOWN
Where can you go to buy your favorite collectibles, comics, and merch? From mass retailers to hometown shops, the Pop Insider highlights a different pop culture retailer in each issue.
THE REWIND
Take it back now, ya’ll. The Rewind highlights popular movies, TV shows, video games, collectibles, and more from yesteryear. It’s our editorial version of Throwback Thursday, any day of the week.Â
STAT SHOT
Sales statistics on licensed goods, collectibles, video games, comic books, and more!
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