This year was a big year for The Pop Insider team. We saw tons of new merchandise, we had an epic booth at New York Comic Con (NYCC), and — as always — we flaunted our fandoms! As the clock runs out on 2023, we wanted to look back on an iconic year of merch from the mountain of Barbie: The Movie merch to Wednesday, Marvel, and more. Here are the top 10 stories you, our readers, loved this year.

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It’s Time to Check Out Facer’s Fallout-Themed Digital Watch Faces

We all wanted to change our watch faces after this one.


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The Hot Wheels x Run The Jewels x Volcom Collection Is on Fire

You definitely showed some love to special edition Hot Wheels this year.


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Thomas Kinkade Studios Hops on the Hogwarts Express with Harry Potter Collection

Thomas Kinkade Studios added some magic to our homes in the fall.


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Barnes & Noble Goes Beyond the Book and Becomes a Destination for Collectors

Did we inspire you to hit up your local B&N?


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The Creators of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Are Ready for More Summer Vacation

You read this part of our NYCC coverage long after summer vacation ended.


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Everybody Scream for ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ 30th Anniversary Collection

This article coming out on Friday the 13th didn’t stop you from reading!


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Loungefly’s BTS Collection Lights It Up Like Dynamite

The Army doesn’t disappoint.


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BookTok Fans Will Go Feral Over Her Universe’s ACOTAR Collection

BookTok merch finally came to one of our favorite merch makers this year.


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Embrace the Blueymania: RSVLTS Has New Bluey Shirts for the Whole Fam

Be honest, did you get your whole family matching shirts?


Source: Parks Project

Brave the Outdoors In Style with the Snoopy x Parks Project Collab

Everybody loves Snoopy!


Here’s to another year of showing off our favorite merch and our favorite merch makers!

About the author

Ashley Pelletier

Ashley Pelletier

Ashley is assistant editor for The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book with a Master's in journalism from Quinnipiac University. When she isn’t writing her latest story, she is reading a fantasy novel or rewatching one of her three favorite TV shows over and over again. She’s also a big fan of showing people pictures of her two dogs and cat.

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