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New Pikmin merch line now available exclusively at Hot Topic. Pikmin will always be a hot topic to me 15 July 2026 Nintendo has announced a collaboration with Hot Topic to produce a new wave of Pikmin themed merch. Strangely, this isn't the first time this has happened. Hot Topic has had Pikmin merch up before, including a Crossbody Bag - now that bag is returning alongside some new items. Here's the list of new merch items you can find in Hot Topic stores right now: * Pikmin Fruit Dad Cap - $24.90 * Pikmin Characters Hoodie - $59.90 * Pikmin Oatchi Coin Purse - $19.90 * Pikmin Blue Potted Plant Crossbody Bag - $59.90 * Pikmin Hoodie (Green) - $54.90 * Pikmin Characters T-Shirt - $24.90 Add comment. No comments yet. Be the first!

Six Flags hires Hot Topic CFO for finance chief. Ash Walia is joining the amusement park operator as it faces pressure from an activist investor. Published May 28, 2026 Dive brief: * Amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment hired Ash Walia, most recently finance chief for retailer Hot Topic and a former Starbucks executive, as its next CFO effective June 17, the company announced in a Wednesday filing and press release. * Walia succeeds Brian Witherow, who left the company on May 8 after serving as finance chief beginning July 2024, according to Witherow's LinkedIn page and a securities filing. Dave Hoffman, who stepped in as interim CFO earlier this month, will continue to serve in his role as chief accounting officer with Walia's appointment. * The latest leadership change comes amid pressure from an activist investor, and follows about six months after John Reilly joined as president and CEO, according to a press release at the time. Reilly most recently served as CEO of Palace Entertainment U.S. and group chief operating officer at Parques Reunidos. Dive insight: Walia is joining the company as it faces challenges from activist investor Jana Partners which, along with football star Travis Kelce, has pushed the company to improve its marketing and customer experience, Reuters reported in October. In March, Jana called for a sale of the company, with Six Flags separately announcing Kelce would serve as a "brand ambassador" that month. Walia, 62, has served as finance chief for Hot Topic since 2021 and previously was CFO of 99 Cents Only Stores. From 2011 to 2018, he served in a number of senior leadership roles at coffee giant Starbucks. In his new role, he will earn an initial base salary of $690,000 and will receive restricted stock units with a grant date value of $1.25 million. He will also receive an annual equity grant with a target value of $1.8 million, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Six Flags is a storied business with a renowned portfolio of parks, and it is an honor to be joining the Company at such a pivotal moment," Walia said in a statement in the release. "With a new operating philosophy and clear strategic priorities, I believe Six Flags is well positioned to capture the tremendous opportunities ahead." Six Flags reported a net loss that widened to $269 million in the first quarter from $220 million, even as attendance increased 4% over the period and net revenues rose 12% to $225.6 million.

This Ani-May will be bigger than ever. It's gonna be Ani-May next week, and Crunchyroll is rolling out its biggest celebration ever, with online, retail, and in-person experiences across the globe. There's almost too much happening for one article to outline everything without being ridiculously long, so I'm going to focus on the global highlights and what's happening in the United States. For a complete look at everything going on across the world, head over to Ani-May headquarters. Across the world, take advantage of limited-time discounts on Fan and MegaFan memberships (for new and returning customers) on Crunchyroll - also available on a wide range of platforms (availability and pricing may vary slightly by partner and territory). Global discounts across Sony PlayStation (except for APAC), Prime Video, Amazon Fire TV, Google, Apple, Samsung, and Twitch. Additionally in the US via Crunchyroll, YouTube Primetime Channels, Prime Video Channels, in the Crunchyroll App on VIZIO, and on Roku. In the last few days of April, from April 27-30, enjoy early member access to savings in the Crunchyroll Store, with up to 26% off, and get an exclusive collectible Hime Pin gift with orders of $80 or more (varies by region). Speaking of the Crunchyroll Store, there will be new product releases, including soccer jerseys for Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Solo Levelling. Once you've got your discounted membership, make sure you stream some of the new spring anime lineup, like Witch Hat Atelier or Daemons of the Shadow Realm, both of which Farid is currently reviewing. Don't forget to tune into the Crunchyroll premiere of Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (except in France and Japan) on April 30. Meanwhile, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea arrives in theaters across the globe beginning April 28 (May 1 in the US and Canada). You don't want to miss the 10th Annual Anime Awards, either! Happening on Saturday, May 23 and streaming live from Japan on YouTube Primetime Channels, TikTok, and Twitch, a star-studded lineup of anime-fan presenters (including The Weeknd, Winston Duke, and RZA) will bestow this year's winners with their awards. There will be more to stream with YouTube watch parties every Saturday night. Join in the fun with curated themes, creator co-streams, and community chat moments. Not to mention that there will be a 7-day anime marathon over at the Crunchyroll Twitch channel: a week of watch parties, creators, and interactive fan moments! There will also be Tiktok lives later in the month with a slate of watch parties and themed nights. Follow Crunchyroll on social media to enjoy content from the first-ever lineup of anime ambassadors - including REI AMI, Big Sean, and Noah Lyles, with more to be announced. All month long, the ambassadors will be joining Hime to bring the celebration to life through things like cosplay, curated Spotify playlists, dubbing moments, and more exclusive anime-inspired content. For the US, Hot Topic has once again partnered with Crunchyroll to launch a nationwide retail takeover. Fans can shop exclusive apparel and merchandise all month long. Follow both Crunchyroll and Hot Topic on Instagram for the chance to win Hot Topic gift cards and Crunchyroll subscriptions! (Hopefully you can find a Hot Topic. No shade but I know in my neck of the woods, it's getting harder to find a brick-and-mortar store.) Ani-May will also take over the online retailer Entertainment Earth, where fans can receive a collectible Hime sticker with any purchase of an Ani-May featured item. If you're in the NYC area, head to the Tamashii Nation Times Square store on May 10 to meet a special, surprise voice actor! Paid members can receive an exclusive Ani-May pin by showing proof of subscription (while supplies last). As I said, those are only the highlights! There is much more to enjoy all over the world. And I'm excited to know what you're excited about, so let me know in the comments. Jamie has a BA in English with a focus in creative writing from The Ohio State University. She self-published her first novel, The Perils of Long Hair on a Windy Day, which is available through Amazon. She is currently an archivist and lives in New York City with her demon ninja vampire cat. She covers television, books, movies, anime, and conventions in the NYC area. Do not copy its content in whole to other websites. If you are reading this anywhere besides TheGeekiary.com, it has been stolen. Read its policies before commenting. Be kind to each other. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *