Atomic Misfit Curator Feature Day 2- Sideshow Con 2020

As a part of Sideshow Con 2020, we are excited to announce an entirely new brand focused on celebrating the chic, unique, and misfit geeks- meet Atomic Misfit!

This inclusive brand creates and curates everything wild, weird, whimsical, and wondrous to inspire you and your unique style. To celebrate this exciting launch, every day during Sideshow Con, we will be featuring our first round of curator highlights from our own team as spotlight our favorite fandoms and products that celebrate them!

Get ready to meet today’s featured curator, Hailey M. from Sideshow’s Social Media team! Here’s what she had to say about what frightening flights of fancy make up her favorite fandoms!

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Please introduce yourself to our audience.

I’m Hailey! Been part of the social team for a little over a year!

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What would you say are your three favorite pop culture fandoms/licenses? Why do you like them, and how you connect to them as a fan?

Video Games (Specifically The Witcher and mostly any RPGs): I’ve been a fan of video games since I was a kid – ever since I could hold a controller- and that love of diving into games has only continued to grow!

My favorite type of games are typically RPGs and especially those that have a captivating story that really draw you into the world and the surroundings. I’m also a fan of relatable gaming characters and those that strive to find themselves during their journey. It’s interesting to see how their choices and actions can affect the outcome.

Horror (Classic Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, The Walking Dead): I’ve always had an interest in horror movies, shows, books, and the genre as a whole because it tends to provide a unique and dark perspective on how monsters, villains, or creatures are perceived.

I think it’s interesting to be able to see their backstories and what makes them be considered “monstrous” by those around them. I love the suspense that the horror genre provides, all with a little bit of mystery and suspense thrown in!

Dark Fantasy/Fantasy (Court of the Dead, Dragons, Magic, Etc.): Dark Fantasy is one of my favorite genres because it features a darker tone and voice, while still including elements and topics of fantasy.

I relate to this genre as a fan because to me, it’s typically very lore-based and can show that while something may be considered sinister or scary, it can still be beautiful and captivating in its own way.

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What from our catalogue would you recommend for likeminded collectors? What personally inspires you?

Recommendation #1: Yennefer Nendoroid- The Witcher (Good Smile Company)– Yennefer is one of my favorite video game characters of all time so seeing her in Nendoroid form is AWESOME! She’s such a powerful and mysterious character and she’s not afraid to speak her mind and show her powers.

I absolutely adore this chibi form of her. One of my favorite aspects of the figure are the bewitching accessories such as her signature raven and the Gwent card for when she’s ready for a round of Gwent with some allies!

Recommendation #2: Skratch and Riazz Court Critters (Court of the Dead)– These are the purr-fect pets from deep within The Underworld! To me, Skratch and Riazz show the lovable and playful side of Court of the Dead, while still remaining true to the dark fantasy appeal. They are perfect for pet lovers with a fancy for the dark and macabre.

Recommendation #3: Beetlejuice Statue (Kotobukiya)– This statue is perfect for cult classic fans! I adore this feminine depiction of the cult classic character and it’s a perfect addition to the Horror Bishoujo line-up.

My favorite aspects of this statue are the pose and the color scheme. It’s cute, but still stays true to the appeal of the character and maintains a bit of creepy within the details.

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Come back tomorrow- Wednesday, July 22nd- for another featured Atomic Misfit curator from the Sideshow Team, as a part of the Sideshow Con 2020 celebration!

In the meantime, be sure to check out Atomic Misfit on social media on Facebook and Instagram and join our official community, the Atomic Misfits Group, on Facebook! We cannot wait for you to join us in the whimsical, wild, and weird world of Atomic Misfit.

For more news and updates from Sideshow Con 2020 (July 20-26), stay tuned to side.show/con. And, as always, don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!