BEST POP-CULTURE MERCHANDISE
by Kit Vickery
Mar 28, 2018
Sometimes it can be hard to find the best pop-culture merchandise, especially if you're looking for a gift for a friend. We've picked out the three best shirts, mugs, pillows, bags, and notebooks for you to treat yourself to this Summer. ​
Shirts
One of the best Harry Potter shirts I've seen for a while, a perfect summary of the Marauder's Map! Available from Asda for £10.
If you're a Game of Thrones fan and you don't always relate to Tyrion Lannister, what are you doing wrong? Available from Tesco for £16.99.
A good X-Men shirt can be hard to find, but this subtle addition is possibly the best I've ever seen! Available from Tesco for £12.99.
Notebooks
This Friends hard-cover notebook is out to make infographics cool again. Available from Tesco for £6.99.
I like this book because it's a clear Harry Potter reference without relying on the houses, the school crest, or the usual main characters. Available from Tesco for £6.99.
This slightly more subtle Hitchhiker's reference is a perfect addition to any piece of stationery. Available from Tesco for £6.99.
Pillows
Because lets face it, who doesn't want a poké ball on their sofa? Available from Asda for £7.
Ok, not necessarily pop-culture, but perhaps the cutest little dinosaur I've ever seen. I want to cuddle one for the rest of my life. Available from Tesco for £9.90.
Fans of Stranger Things will not only understand the reference here, but they will live for a depiction of Joyce's struggle to contact Will. Available from Amazon for £15.89.
Mugs
A very classic style mug based on the original Wonder Woman aesthetic. Available from Amazon for £6.99.
One for the Riverdale fans out there; this is another example of slightly less obvious references from a show that still manage to give fans everything that they're looking for. Available from Amazon for £9.50.
Anyone who's seen Stranger Things Season 2 will know that Steve Harrington becomes the best Steve he can possibly be. I support Mum Steve. Available from Amazon for £6.89 + £2.99 UK delivery.
Bags
Another one for the Riverdale fans. Support your favourite South Side gang with this adorable tote. Available from Amazon for £10.99.
This little bag depicts a key aspect of Stranger Things without showing too much gory detail, perfect for everyday use. Available from Amazon for £6.99 + £2.95 UK delivery.
I know we've already had a retro look Wonder Woman piece but this tote is too cute to leave out. Available from Amazon for £12.86.
Home items
It wouldn't feel right to include a retro feel Wonder Woman without having some old-school Batman in here too. This fleecy blanket is available from Tesco for £12.99.
This one is slightly on the pricy side but looks astonishingly comfortable. This super-soft throw is 1.2 x 1.5m big and available from Amazon for £28.99.
Last but not least, this fantastic light switch decal to tell you whether the light is on or off. Make sure you don't put them on the wrong way round! Available from Amazon for £2.59.