The Pop Insider: winners of its inaugural Collectors' Choice Awards
The Pop Insider, the multimedia publication dedicated to officially licensed merchandise and fandom culture, today announced the winners of itsfirst-ever Collectors' Choice Awards, a new fan-voted awards program celebrating the best collectibles, merchandise lines, collaborations, and interactive experiences in pop culture.
Winners across 17 categories
More than 25,000 fans and collectors cast their votes to determine the winners across 17 categories, recognizing the brands, products, and creators that delivered the most exciting licensed experiences of the year. The awards spotlight everything from premium collectibles and nostalgic revivals to innovative collaborations, exclusive convention releases, and standout fandom moments.
Giving fans a voice
Taking home the Overall Collectors' Choice Award, the top honor of the program, is McFarlane Toys for its DC Multiverse Batman Returns 7" Action Figure Deluxe Theatrical Edition, a highly detailed collectible line celebrating Tim Burton's iconic take on the Dark Knight.
"The Collectors' Choice Awards are all about giving fans a voice," says Marissa Silva, Editor-in-Chief of The Pop Insider. "More than 25,000 fans voted to determine this year's winners, proving just how passionate collectors are about the products, collaborations, and experiences that bring their favorite fandoms to life.“
Incredible creativity
This year's winners highlight the incredible creativity happening across the licensed merchandise industry, from nostalgic throwbacks and limited-edition prop replicas to crossover collaborations between beloved brands and franchises. Fan-favorite properties such as Stranger Things, Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings, and Power Rangers all made strong showings, alongside standout companies pushing the boundaries of collectible design.