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The Art of Zootopia

Ever wanted to know more details about the Disney movies you love? The Art of series is doing just that, along with glorious full-color shots, sketches and notes on those very movies. It’s a movie lover’s dream.

The Art of Zootopia cleverly covers the film’s storyline, possible additional storylines and gives readers a better idea of the story’s evolution. It’s a gorgeous book,

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The Descendants Wicked World Graphic novel

Join Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, Ben and all-new characters as their stories unfold in Disney Descendants Wicked World Wish Granted animated shorts. There’s no shortage of magic, mystery, and mischief at Auradon Prep. Princess Audrey, daughter of Princess Aurora, opts for a new hairdo…or don’t? Mal conjures some unforeseen trouble while cheering at Spirit Day. Jordan, The Genie’s daughter, gets some unexpected company at her magic lamp,

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Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki (Vol 1)

Spirited Away volume 1, based on the movie by Hayao Miyazaki, tells the story of Chihiro. She’s being forced to move to a new home, a new school and is not taking it well. On the way to the new house, she and her parents stop alongside the road. Her parents stumble upon a few food booths and begin to eat,

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Rebellions are Built on Hope – A Review of Rogue One

It’s a dark time for rebellion in a galaxy far, far away. Rumors of a huge weapon that the Empire is creating are keeping the Rebel Alliance Intelligence officers busy. One young woman, pulled from her home and family, holds the key to helping the Rebel Alliance keep the galaxy safe. Jyn Erso goes from chains to freedom in her pursuit to escape the Empire and follow the path to the weapon’s plans.

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Pop Vinyl: The Dark Side of Pop Culture

It’s time to talk about a dark side of fandom and collecting–Funko’s Pop Vinyl. They’re cute little vinyl dolls you see in any major store (and now they are even EXCLUSIVE, depending on the store) and feature some of pop culture’s darlings. They also have subscription boxes and exclusive tie-ins with products.

One of the first Pop Vinyls I ever saw was this one:
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BATGIRL!!!

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The Mystery is Solved, or is it? A Review of Gravity Falls Journal 3

Fans of Alex Hirsch’s groundbreaking animation show (aka Gravity Falls) know that there are a lot of weird things happening in the general vicinity of the town. It’s also populated with some really odd characters and seemingly normal characters. The mystery of the area is best described in three separate journals that have been hidden in different locations.

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