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Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

Yes yes, I know, I've been talking a lot about Ready Player One and the film isn't even OUT yet.  Part of this is because the book, "Ready Player One" by Ernie Cline, had such a strong impact when I read it.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

Part of the excitement anytime an existing property gets made into a movie is definitely the merchandise that comes with it, not gonna lie. There hasn't really been much officially released for the book (or the film) until today, and Hot Topic came through in a big way.

I need everything in this collection, and I'm not sure where to start. We already showed you the new Funko Pops coming from the line, but if you haven't seen them, here.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL
The Three Keys bath bombs apparently smell like peppermint, honey & lavender.

The Three Keys bathbombs.  These are absolutely ridiculous but I love them, and I'm ordering them for myself to use at WonderCon (because I don't have a tub at home). Also, does it bother anyone else that the keys are out of freaking order??

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

A shirt for Gunters. (men's sizes)

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

A new Iron Giant shirt. (also men's sizes)

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

This storyline throwback to the creator of the OASIS's business, Gregarious Games shirt. (Men's sizing again, boo).

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

How about a fragrance for Gunters?  No really, they're doing a perfume (unisex, I guess?) that comes with the keys:  "Join the quest and smell appropriately. This exclusive fragrance from Ready Player One has notes of ambrette seeds, sea salt and sage so you're ready to crack the Easter Eggs!"

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

A shirt for Gunters who hate IoI aka SUXORS. (again with the men's sizes)

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

There *are* some female shirts, but as usual they cost $2-5 dollars more than the men's sizing.  The best is definitely this ringer tee with the keys and an attempt at the quatraine from Anorak's Invitation.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

The boys' pjs, of course, because pockets.  What the hell is up with that anyway?  My previous three pairs of HT pj pants have all been marketed to boys because they had pockets and none of the ladies ones (at the time) did.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

A makeup palette marketed for Art3mis, but it's silly because the only time she would even WEAR makeup is at Og's party.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

A scoreboard bracelet, and yes I already ordered one.

Ready Player One: Hot Topic Releases Their Merchandise, And We Need It ALL

This Parzival/Art3mis friendship bracelet which makes ZERO SENSE. If anything, it should be Parzival and Aech if you're calling it "friendship".

Check out the collection on Hot Topic's website now.


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Mary Anne ButlerAbout Mary Anne Butler

Bleeding Cool News Editor Mary Anne Butler (Mab, for short) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), and most recently Bleeding Cool. 

Over the past 10 years, she’s built a presence at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). 

 Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. 

 Though she be but little, she is fierce. #MabTheProfessional
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