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Xbox launches the Xbox Game Studios Shop, a new destination for official merchandise from its major game franchises (Halo, Forza, Gears of War, Fable, and more). The initial collection includes items like hats, tees, drinkware, and hoodies, with plans to expand over time and align with big game moments, alongside existing storefronts such as Blizzard Gear Store, Call of Duty Shop, Bethesda Gear Store, and Minecraft Shop.
IndyCar pulled the controversial 'One Nation' America 250 T-shirt within hours after backlash over racist imagery linked to fascism and the Lincoln Memorial. The company issued a brief statement to the New York Times, saying the shirt had been removed and the situation remedied. Separately, the article criticizes the rest of the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix merch lineup as tacky, arguably AI-generated, and unappealing—especially for women—as the DC-area race around the National Mall approaches on August 23.
Target’s Pokémon X 30th Anniversary collection drops in the US today, offering 100+ items across apparel, accessories, home goods and even food/beverages; Joe Jonas stars in the campaign, and about 40 more products will debut on June 6 to restock popular items as stores host in‑store experiences.
NASA's Artemis II is expanding its branding with a Rise moon mascot that is now on sale through the NASA Exchange store, giving fans a tangible symbol of the crewed lunar mission.
BTS will perform three Arirang tour shows at Raymond James Stadium (this Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, all at 8 p.m.), triggering street closures on Tampa Bay Boulevard and traffic delays; a large BTS merchandise tent will shut the area until 6 p.m. Wednesday, with officials urging alternate transport; a separate K-Pop fan festival at Perry Harvey Sr. Park runs Friday through Sunday (1–9 p.m.) with an after-party Friday and Saturday nights (10 p.m.–2 a.m.); about 60,000 fans are expected per night.
Kotaku reports that Xbox is circulating Project Helix-branded merch—shirts, a hat, a hoodie, a sweatshirt, and a signed card—to influencers ahead of any public hardware details, signaling a hype push even as Helix development kits aren’t expected until 2027 and amidst leadership shakeups and consumer confidence concerns.
Department 56 unveiled a Disneyland-inspired Haunted Mansion line, including a $353 Disneyland Haunted Mansion Figure, an $118 Gate Figure, and a $96.50 Visiting The Park Figure Set, letting fans build a Disneyland diorama; items are available online at Walmart and follow the earlier Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion release, with social posts and affiliate disclosures noting potential compensation.
Xbox is sending Project Helix-branded gift boxes to US content creators, including a card signed by new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, as part of a promotional push ahead of a broader next-gen reveal. No hardware has been shown yet, but XboxIs signaling more details could come with upcoming events like the June Games Showcase.
Thieves hijacked a truck carrying about 12 tonnes of KitKat-branded Formula 1 merchandise traveling from Italy toward Poland; no injuries were reported and roughly 413,793 KitKats are affected, underscoring a wider cargo-theft trend. Nestlé’s F1 partnership and the chocolate-themed design were central to the incident.
Disney previews a Bluey-themed merchandise collection for the upcoming Bluey’s Best Day Ever show at Disneyland, including apparel, plush, headbands, pins, bracelets, and a bubble wand, ahead of the show's debut.
WWE filed eight USPTO trademark applications on March 13, 2026, for Hausen variants (Girlhausen, Ghoulhausen, Kidhausen, Kid-Hausen), with two filings per term—one for wrestling-related entertainment and one for merchandise; attorney Lauren A. Dienes-Middlen is listed for the filings, following earlier WWE filings like Myka Lockwood and WWE Hometown Hero.
Disney is commemorating Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday by highlighting items preserved by the Walt Disney Archives, showcasing Pooh merchandise from the 1960s onward, and launching a global campaign with new product lines and collaborations across apparel, toys, publishing, and home goods. The rollout includes partners like Gund, LEGO, Carter’s, GAP, and Primark, with upcoming books, experiential activations, and a continuing emphasis on Pooh’s storytelling-based appeal across generations and cultures.
Danhausen's WWE merchandise sales have reportedly impressed officials since his Elimination Chamber 2026 debut; he is set for further WWE appearances at the Performance Center and likely SmackDown, but WWE has not yet assigned him to a brand as it weighs how to deploy the character, a potential merchandising boon that pundits like Booker T predicted.
WWE is pleasantly surprised by Danhausen's early merchandise sales, with his debut shirt already topping WWEShop; after his Elimination Chamber debut he appeared on Raw in a backstage segment with The Judgment Day and is expected at the WWE Performance Center and Friday's SmackDown in Phoenix.
Arman Tsarukyan is cashing in on RAF06 fallout by releasing a Full Violence T-shirt featuring his five-word post-fight taunt after defeating Georgio Poullas and sparking a post-fight melee; the black tee costs $35 and comes in sizes up to 7XL. The piece also notes Tsarukyan’s history of controversial incidents and ongoing title-shot discussions, as he remains a top lightweight contender amid Gaethje-Topuria unification chatter and a busy schedule including an upcoming Hype FC bout.