The Pop Insider unveils annual Holiday Gift Guide
The Pop Insider has unveiled its eighth annual Holiday Gift Guide, featuring nearly 200 products from more than 100 companies and highlighting gift ideas for pop culture fans of all ages and interests.
The guide showcases officially licensed merchandise inspired by popular entertainment brands, including One Piece, Star Wars, Star Trek and KPop Demon Hunters. Covering categories such as home goods, apparel, collectibles, games, novelties and accessories, the selection combines established franchises with newer pop culture favourites.
“This year, the two biggest surprises (that were not that surprising, if you’re paying attention) were the rise of anime and the passion of fantasy readers,” said Marissa Silva, editor-in-chief of The Pop Insider. She added that the team aimed to include something for everyone, from long-established favourites to newer hits.
The Pop 20 highlights
The guide’s Pop 20 list features the publication’s top selections across fandoms and product categories. Highlights include Crayola All Grown Up from Crayola, the Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box from The Pokémon Company International, the Arcade1Up Sonic the Hedgehog Deluxe Series Home Arcade Machine from Basic Fun! and the Doctor Doom Avengers Doomsday 1:6-Scale Collectible from McFarlane Toys.
Other featured products include the Dune: Bene Gesserit Tarot Deck and Guide Collector’s Edition from Insight Editions, Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader from Goliath, LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from The LEGO Group, the Owala Star Wars Grogu FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle from Trove Brands and Squishmallows Original KPop Demon Hunters 8-Inch Plush from Jazwares.
Additional selections span fashion, jewellery, games, music and collectibles, including Girls Crew x One Piece jewellery, the Fast & Furious Toretto’s Garage Moto Jacket from BoxLunch, the Harry Potter Playing Cards Anniversary Set from Aquarius and the Star Trek Spock Cosplay Mini Backpack with Coin Bag from Loungefly.
Launched in 2018, The Pop Insider is a multimedia publication dedicated to officially licensed merchandise. It is produced by Adventure Media and Events, LLC, which also publishes The Toy Book and The Toy Insider.
The complete 2026 Holiday Gift Guide is available at The Pop Insider.