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The collectible market is changing fast. Funko’s oversaturated lineup and recent financial troubles have left collectors searching for something that feels new again. Our latest article explores what’s happening behind the scenes and how this shift affects retailers.

We also highlight why Tubbz is gaining attention as a fun and distinctive alternative. If you want to understand where the momentum is moving, this is the perfect place to start.

TUBBZ are making waves in the world of collectible toys. These officially licensed rubber ducks have quickly evolved from a niche novelty into one of the fastest-growing collectible lines in retail. With more than 3.4 million units sold in 2025 and a thriving collector and resale market, TUBBZ are capturing attention from fans and retailers alike. See why so many stores are adding these pop culture favorites to their shelves through Merch Showroom.

Tubbz are arguably the fastest growing collectible toy in the world.  These licensed cosplay ducks feature the likenesses of characters from comics, video games, music, TV, movies and more.   This isn't just hype.  Tubbz worldwide sales growth and development of a collector's community are factual indicators of Tubbz growth.   For retailers, understanding the different types of Tubbz (Boxed, First Edition, Mini) will help them determine the appropriate inventory management and sourcing for their store.   Rubber Road, the parent company of Tubbz offers competitive wholesale pricing with an almost unlimited product catalog that touches an all fandoms.  These profitable collectible toys are now available at Merch Showroom.com.   This enables retailers source manufacturer-direct wholesale Tubbz via our quick and easy wholesale marketplace. 

If you're a retailer in the toy or collectible industries, you probably already understand the power of blind box collectibles.    If not, we're here for you.  We'll break down the definition and psychology of blind box collectibles.   In this article we'll explain how blind boxes can increase retail impulse buys in your store.  This delivers a larger average order value and encourages repeat purchases from your customers.  Check it out!

Giant Merchandising was an iconic '90's band tee manufacturer loved by 1000's of fans worldwide.  Today Giant vintage tees are the holy grail of 1990's band tees.   They sell for $100's and are highly sought after by vintage tee collectors.   Recently, Gmerch LLC announced that they have taken over the Giant branding and just released a new collection of brand new 90's-inspired band tees to retailers.   Get the full story about the history of Giant Vintage, the reimagined future for this iconic brand, and information about how retailers can purchase Giant Vintage wholesale. 

Brand licensing is an industry term used to describe when a brand allows another company to use their trademarks or intellectual property.   In return, the brand receives royalty payments from the licensee.   In this article, we describe the brand licensing process, why it matters to retailers, and how these agreements define whether an item is authentic merchandise.