A growing trend among fandoms and the theatrical experience is releasing popcorn buckets honoring highly anticipated releases. The release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker saw the debut of an R2-D2-shaped popcorn bucket, which seemingly was the collectible to help kickstart the craze. However, the coronavirus pandemic caused theaters around the world to close shortly after that movie’s debut, preventing fans from not only enjoying the theatrical experience, but also from adding butter-soaked pieces of plastic to their collection.
These collectibles are typically molded to reflect key characters or environments from various movies, and Blumhouse is getting in on the game. Hitting theaters next week is Blumhouse’s Other Mommy, but rather than a bucket paying tribute to Jessica Chastain (or the evil Jessica Chastain), we’re instead getting a bucket honoring Blumhouse’s signature…van. (In addition to their email newsletter being named “The Van,” it’s also a nod to Jason Blum converting his van into a mobile office in the early days of Blumhouse, allowing him to be productive no matter what movie set he was on.)
This collectible van isn’t merely a vessel for popcorn, though, as it lights up and generates smoke, with the collectible also coming with stickers honoring The Purge, M3GAN, The Black Phone, and Happy Death Day. Blumhouse describes the bucket:
“Holds Popcorn. Holds Candy. Holds up on a shelf long after both are gone! Upgrade your horror movie nights with the ultimate Blumhouse collectible. Paying homage to Jason Blum’s iconic Blumhouse van that started it all, this isn’t just a popcorn bucket; it’s a fully atmospheric, interactive collectible for true horror fans. Includes a sticker pack featuring iconography from The Purge, Black Phone, Happy Death Day, and Other Mommy.”
Product Details:
- Capacity: 75 oz
- Material: Plastic
- Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
- Size: 5 x 12 x 6″
- AAA batteries included
It’s worth noting, though, that while the collectible pays homage to Blum’s van, his actual van didn’t have “All My Friends Are Villains” carved into the side of it, otherwise he might not have made it quite as far as he did. Regardless, any contemporary horror fan knows just how many impressive movies the studio has released and it will be a must-have item for die-hards.
The Blumhouse van popcorn bucket is currently available for preorder.
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