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Forbidden Planet Reports

Maintaining an independent and critical perspective, Geek Native has provided original reporting on Forbidden Planet for more than 16 years. This curated resource organises 44 articles, anchoring current news within a long-term historical context. This resource evaluates first-hand data from official industry announcements and crowdfunding mechanics.

Titan retail push brings Forbidden Planet to Reading

June 5, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The world’s largest sci-fi retailer is opening a flagship store at Broad Street Mall in Reading, anchoring a major new hub for Berkshire comic and card game fans.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: Forbidden Planet

Ani-May retail battle: Forbidden Planet exclusives face off against Zavvi discounts

May 13, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how Forbidden Planet and Crunchyroll are turning South London into a physical anime hub this May with exclusive Chainsaw Man gear and cinema events.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: chainsaw man, Crunchyroll, Forbidden Planet, london, zavvi

UK retailers launch pre-orders for the Call of Cthulhu 50th anniversary set.

April 26, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu 50th Anniversary set lands April 2026. Discover why UK fans buying from high street retailers might miss out on digital perks.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Call of Cthulhu, Chaosium, Forbidden Planet, paul fricker

Si Pittman to lead new Forbidden Planet Norwich store launch

April 21, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

National retailer Forbidden Planet confirms its new Norwich store will open at 59-61 St Stephen’s Street this May. Managed by former Regen Games owner Si Pittman, the 2,500 sq ft site brings a huge selection of comics and pop-culture merchandise to the city centre.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, free comic book day

The World Dungeon expands with signed Matt Dinniman hardcover this May

April 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Pre-order the signed hardcover edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8, A Parade of Horribles, by Matt Dinniman at Forbidden Planet.

Filed Under: Books, Comics Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, Renegade Game Studios

Censorship and celebration collide for Free Comic Book Day 2026

April 14, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Garth Ennis and Ram V lead Free Comic Book Day 2026 at Forbidden Planet. Discover why the banned title Action is returning to London to set summer collector trends.

Filed Under: Comics Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, free comic book day, Garth Ennis, rebellion

Pokémon Day 2026: A retail triumph for Forbidden Planet’s community hubs

March 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Forbidden Planet reports record crowds for Pokémon Day 2026, but is it the official hub fans expect? We investigate the divide between retail hype and TCG reality.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, lego, london, plushies, pokemon

BMO Jumpers and Bubbline Pins: A look at Forbidden Planet’s new Adventure Time exclusives

January 7, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Forbidden Planet has announced a new wave of exclusive Adventure Time merchandise for 2026, featuring BMO jumpers, enamel pins, and more from the Land of Ooo.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: adventure time, Forbidden Planet, shopping

Judge Dredd hits the High Street: Rebellion partners with Forbidden Planet

December 11, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Rebellion has launched a new range of 2000 AD merchandise exclusively with Forbidden Planet. Get your fix of Judge Dredd gear in-store and online now.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: 2000 AD, Forbidden Planet, rebellion

Forbidden Planet land Godzilla merch exclusive

September 10, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The manufacturer brand “Forbidden Planet Originals” has an exclusive deal on a range of Godzilla goodies, and I think the headline piece is this Volcanic Hoodie.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, Godzilla, shopping

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