The highly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons movie is set to hit theaters on March 31 and fans can’t wait! To celebrate the release of this exciting new film, there’s an incredible lineup of toys, collectibles, and video game deals available for purchase. From action figures to plushies to blind box sets, retailers have everything you need to show your love for this beloved fantasy franchise.
Dungeons & Dragons movie merchandise
Funko Pops are always a hit with collectors and GameStop and Amazon have a variety of characters from the movie available. You can grab a Pop of the villainous night hag or one of the brave heroes from the film. Along with Pops, KidRobot has an impressive lineup of plush monsters from the D&D universe including everyone’s favorite Gelatinous Cube, Displacer Beast, Mimic, Gryphon, and more.
Hasbro is also offering a range of merchandise for their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie. Fans can preorder action figures featuring Xanathar the Beholder, Displacer Beast, Brown Owlbear, Owlbear, and Mimic as well as Dicelings designed to look like their in-game counterparts. For those looking for something truly special, KidRobot has a blind box set of 24 vinyl figurines that include adventurers and monsters from across the D&D universe.
Video game deals
But it’s not just merchandise that has fans excited! Steam is currently hosting a sale on nearly every game from the classic fantasy setting. From enhanced editions to classic DOS-based entries in the D&D franchise, you can find all your favorites at excellent prices. The sale will last until April 3 so make sure you don’t miss out on discounts of up to 75%.
The backstory of the previous film adaptation
Despite D&D’s popularity in recent years, it took a long time for a Dungeons & Dragons movie adaptation to hit theaters. In fact, a previous adaptation was made in 2000, but it was a box office bomb with a low Rotten Tomatoes score. The exclusive film rights for Dungeons & Dragons were given to a 24-year-old Canadian filmmaker named Courtney Solomon, who had no experience in the film industry. Despite this, he successfully pitched his idea to Tactical Studies Rules and acquired the rights to make the movie.
The original film included a number of unusual and bizarre elements that may have contributed to its failure. For example, Jeremy Irons portrayal of an exaggerated villain and Marlon Wayans’ character of Snails added strange aspects to the film. Furthermore, the film’s production was plagued by budget constraints and injury to lead actor Justin Whalin.
D&D’s rising prominence in Hollywood
Despite the failure of the first adaptation, D&D has become a dominant culture in Hollywood. Once considered unpopular and hidden away, Jon Favreau praised it during the “Iron Man” promotional tour and since then many filmmakers have turned to D&D for inspiration. There are now calls for another movie entitled “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” – which promises an adventure full of challenges for team of heroes on a mission to rescue a character’s daughter.
What sets Dungeons & Dragons apart is its focus on cooperation and imagination; two things that are hard to translate onto screen. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” has received great reviews due to its ability to capture the brainstorming sessions and creativity of a team; making it an enjoyable watch for all fans of the fantasy franchise.
Overall, the upcoming release of Dungeons & Dragons’ latest cinematic adaptation is an event not to be missed! Whether you’re into merchandise or video games or just looking forward to seeing your favorite characters brought to life on screen, there’s something for every fan to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready for an adventure that you’ll never forget!
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