Strike a Pose with the Best of Sideshow in 2023!

Every year, our most favorite fandoms gain new entries in lore. Stories are expanded, new legends are introduced, and icons are given more time to shine. All across pop culture, 2023 was a year to remember. And what better way to give tribute than by collecting from Sideshow.com!

The collectors have spoken and these are the year’s results. Below, you’ll find eight top 10 lists that highlight Sideshow’s highest-selling items and licenses. Can you guess the single most popular item of 2023? The answer might surprise you!

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Top 10 Fandoms by Sales Volume

There’s no shortage of variety when it comes to collecting with Sideshow. Across the stars, throughout distant lands of fantasy and into the pages of comic books, your favorite fandoms span multiple genres. Whether you’re a fan of the Wild West or sci-fi futurism, we’ve got it all!

1. Star Wars™
2. Marvel
3. DC Comics
4. Critical Role
5. Clint Eastwood
6. Back to the Future
7. Transformers
8. Sideshow Collectibles
9. Star Trek
10. John Wick

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Top 10 Star Wars Collectibles

This was the year of bounty hunters and wayward Jedi™! Not all Jedi follow the same traditional path — just ask Ahsoka Tano™ or Sabine Wren™. Even Darth Vader™ knows a thing or two about spicing up the Force. Of course, compelling heroes need equally compelling villains. Grand Admiral Thrawn™ and Darth Sidious™ made sure the Empire always lurks in the galaxy’s shadows.

1. Obi-Wan Kenobi™ Sixth Scale Figure
2. Darth Vader (Deluxe Version) (Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Collection) Sixth Scale Figure
3. Sabine Wren Sixth Scale Figure
4. Bo-Katan Kryze™ Sixth Scale Figure
5. Darth Vader Deluxe Version Sixth Scale Figure
6. Clone Wars Captain Rex™ Sixth Scale Figure
7. Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano Sixth Scale Figure
8. C-3PO™ Sixth Scale Figure
9. Grand Admiral Thrawn Sixth Scale Figure
10. Darth Sidious Sixth Scale Figure

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Top 10 Marvel Collectibles

Make way for the Spider-Verse! Marvel’s wall-crawlers swung into collectors’ hearts this year. But so did Avengers like Captain America and an exciting new project from Hot Toys, HONŌ Studio, which unveiled its first release: a comics-inspired Wolverine!

1. Peter Parker (Black Suit) (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure
2. The Amazing Spider-Man Sixth Scale Figure
3. HONŌ Studio Wolverine Sixth Scale Figure
4. Venom Sixth Scale Figure
5. Miles Morales Sixth Scale Figure
6. Captain America Sixth Scale Figure
7. Green Goblin Sixth Scale Figure
8. Spider-Man (Black Suit) (Deluxe Version) (Special Edition)
9. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Sixth Scale Figure
10. Peter Parker (Advanced Suit 2.0) Sixth Scale Figure

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Top 10 DC Collectibles

All Gotham everything! When it comes to DC collectibles, Batman is always a tried and true favorite — especially now that the Multiverse has opened up. Fans of Michael Keaton’s Batman got even more Batman ’89 this year with The Flash. And wherever Batman goes, Rogues Gallery staples like The Joker are never far behind…

1. Batman (Deluxe Version) Sixth Scale Figure
2. Batman (Modern Suit) Sixth Scale Figure
3. The Joker (The Dark Knight) Sixth Scale Figure
4. Batmobile Sixth Scale Figure Accessory
5. Batman (The Flash) Sixth Scale Figure
6. Bane (The Dark Knight Rises) Sixth Scale Figure
7. Batman (2.0) (Deluxe Version) Sixth Scale Figure
8. Batman (The Dark Knight Rises) Sixth Scale Figure
9. Batman (Batman Begins) Sixth Scale Figure
10. The Flash (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure

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Top 10 Critical Role Collectibles

 

Critters, the time for adventure is now! Fans of the Mighty Nein and Vox Machina summoned courageous campaigners like the bubbly Jester and brooding Percy De Rolo III to their lineups. You really can’t go wrong with whoever you choose for your next trip to Exandria.

1. Jester – Mighty Nein Statue
2. Percy De Rolo III – Vox Machina Statue
3. Critical Role: Threads of Fate Fine Art Print
4. Caleb Widogast – Mighty Nein Statue
5. Keyleth – Vox Machina Statue
6. Pike Trickfoot – Vox Machina Statue
7. Mollymauk Tealeaf – Mighty Nein Statue
8. Caduceus Clay – Mighty Nein Statue
9. Scanlan Shorthalt – Vox Machina Statue
10. Fjord – Mighty Nein Statue

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Top 10 Art Prints

When it comes to collectibles of the hanging variety, Sideshow Art Prints offers a vast range of options for every fan. To celebrate Critical Role‘s eighth anniversary, the Threads of Fate print is a sprawling tribute to Exandria’s most famed heroes. Marvel’s merry mutants clash against their first super-villain, Magneto, in a stunning X-Men portrait. Of course, fine art is also a fine way to bring home cult classic heroes like Red Sonja and the ThunderCats. Swords up and frames away!

1. Critical Role: Threads of Fate (Unframed/Framed) Fine Art Print
2. The X-Men vs Magneto Fine Art Print
3. One Last Lesson: Ahsoka Tano vs Darth Maul Fine Art Print
4. Red Sonja: Long Live the Queen Fine Art Print
5. The Joker: Last Laugh Fine Art Print
6. The Mighty Nein: This is How We Roll! Fine Art Print
7. ThunderCats, Ho! Fine Art Print
8. Wonder Woman: Black & Gold Fine Art Print
9. Ahsoka Tano: Hanging in the Balance Fine Art Print
10. Darth Vader: The Chosen One Fine Art Print

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Top 10 Sideshow Collectibles

Hey, we’re fans too! Sideshow has its own lines of original collectibles as well as exciting collaborations with artists like Olivia De Berardinis, Alex Ross, and more. From horror icons like David of The Lost Boys to Clint Eastwood-approved Western outlaws, and even imaginative takes on Star Wars, a Sideshow original will always add an extra spark to your collection.

1. The Child Life-Size Figure
2. The Man With No Name Sixth Scale Figure
3. The Outlaw Josey Wales Sixth Scale Figure
4. Jester – Mighty Nein Statue
5. The Preacher Sixth Scale Figure
6. Percy De Rolo III – Vox Machina Statue
7. David Sixth Scale Figure
8. Darth Vader Mythos Statue
9. Cad Bane™ Sixth Scale Figure
10. Critical Role: Threads of Fate Fine Art Print

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Top 10 Collectibles of the Year (Overall)

Without further ado, these are the top 10 collectibles of 2023 — across all mediums, genres, and brands!

1. Peter Parker (Black Suit) (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure

Fans of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 video game can now add inky new layers to Peter Parker with this symbiote-themed sixth scale figure! The Special Edition even features a headsculpt mid-transformation, as the symbiote’s tendrils take over Peter’s classic mask.

2. Obi-Wan Kenobi Sixth Scale Figure

There’s a reason they call him a legend — this stunning sixth scale figure depicts Obi-Wan’s Clone Wars™ appearance, right down to the Jedi General armor, flowing cape, LED light-up lightsaber™, clone trooper™ helmet, and more!

3. Darth Vader (Deluxe Version) (Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Collection) Sixth Scale Figure

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi™, this Darth Vader figure recreates the villain’s chilling on-screen appearance, complete with an Anakin Skywalker™ headsculpt. The Deluxe Version features an alternative light-up helmet to re-enact when Vader is attacked with Force lightning.

4. Batman (Deluxe Version) Sixth Scale Figure

For many DC fans, Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) is a masterpiece in portraying the Caped Crusader’s gothic Gotham vibes. The Batman (Deluxe Version) includes a highly detailed diorama base so the figure can be posed on the edge of a stone rooftop alongside an eerie gargoyle statue.

5. Batman (Modern Suit) Sixth Scale Figure

Who can resist getting a little nuts with Batman, especially when it involves this Batman sixth scale figure capturing Michael Keaton’s return in DC’s The Flash. Multiple interchangeable face components and a Bruce Wayne headsculpt allow Bat-fans the ultimate poseability.

6. Sabine Wren Sixth Scale Figure

Few Mandalorians™ ever become Jedi, but Sabine Wren breaks the mold — and this sixth scale Sabine highlights her artistry with uniquely painted Mandalorian armor plus a pair of blasters, an LED light-up lightsaber, and an adorable Loth-cat™!

7. The Joker Sixth Scale Figure

Why so serious? Heath Ledger’s portrayal of The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is a definitive performance of Batman’s arch-nemesis. This Joker sixth scale figure features screen-accurate makeup, a real fabric costume, an LED-lighted diorama base, and even more chilling details.

8. Batmobile Sixth Scale Figure Accessory

The Batmobile will forever live in the imaginations of Batman fans, and this version from Tim Burton’s 1989 film is up there with the most iconic, right down to the sleek curves, sharp wings, slide-open canopy door, and advanced Wayne Enterprises technology.

9. Bo-Katan Kryze Sixth Scale Figure

It’s not easy leading a whole society out of hiding to reclaim their power, but Bo-Katan Kryze does it flawlessly. This Bo-Katan figure features a screen-accurate headsculpt, iconic Mandalorian armor, and the signature Mandalorian jetpack with booster fire effects.

10. Batman Sixth Scale Figure

This year, DC fans got to meet Michael Keaton’s Batman again in The Flash movie, in which Batman is trying to save worlds form colliding alongside Barry Allen! Celebrate the blockbuster event with the Batman (Collector Edition). Or if you want to get nuts, try out the Batman (Deluxe Version).

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No matter your fandom, you’re bound to find the perfect piece from Sideshow — your collection will thank you. All that’s left is to pose and display!

What were your favorite pieces from 2023? Join the conversation with other pop culture fans over at Sideshow Social Network or at side.show/geekgroup, and don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!