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The eighth-generation Hyundai Avante set a first-day record with 11,094 pre-orders in Korea, surpassing the previous record of 10,058 set by the 2020 model. The record demand was attributed to the new generation's design and features. Pre-orders opened August 5.


The first zoetrope edition of the Great Pumpkin soundtrack — film the spinning 45RPM record with your phone camera and the classic scenes animate. A 60th-anniversary collectible for Peanuts fans, priced at $37 and shipping the week of August 7.

AYANEO's Game Boy Advance-inspired Android handheld is now up for pre-order at an $89 early-bird price, $20 below the regular $109. It packs a MediaTek Helio G90T, a 3.5-inch 960x640 display, and 4,000mAh battery — enough to render GBA games at 4x native resolution. Ships at the end of August in Navy, Coral, and Grey.
After a 35-year wait, the previously unreleased Glow Copter finally completes The Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow collection. This glow-in-the-dark vehicle set includes Louis Tully and Meanie Weenie Ghost figures, with a spinning rotor and ghost bomb. Pulse Premium members order August 10, everyone else August 11, at $67.99.


Limited to just 350 units, this 1/4-scale statue brings Tom King and Bilquis Evely's acclaimed comic run to life with a collage base of alien worlds and a swappable smiling head in the Bonus Version. At $1,599 it's a serious investment, and it won't ship until late 2027 — a long wait for a piece this special.
The Fantasyland author's new novel follows a marriage cracking apart as a near-future United States redraws its borders after a civil war in the 2030s. Natalie in rural Tennessee and Asher in San Francisco navigate a strange new American landscape. $30 hardcover, publishing August 18.


A pumpkin-shaped 'Candy Corn' colored LP celebrating the 60th anniversary of It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Features Vince Guaraldi's timeless score with rare outtakes. Each pressing is unique. Price: $30, shipping the week of August 21.


A 3-colour silkscreen print on Somerset White cotton paper, limited to 50 (+10 APs), hand-signed and numbered. The hooded skeleton on horseback composition is framed in black hardwood. Applications accepted until August 11 at 17:00 BST. Price: $2,500.
Two premium 3.75-inch figures inspired by the 2003 Clone Wars cartoon, with collectible convention packaging and 8 accessories including lightsabers. Pulse Premium members get first access August 10, with general pre-orders opening August 11. A summer convention drop celebrating early-2000s TV nostalgia.


Miles Davis' centennial celebration continues with this 180g reissue of the 1957 classic, pressed at RTI with all-analog mastering from the original tapes. Features John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, Red Garland, and Philly Joe Jones. Ships the week of August 14 in a Stoughton tip-on jacket with obi.

One of Garrison Brothers' most coveted bourbons returns for a limited presale at $99.99 per bottle, with pickup at the distillery in October 2028. The high-rye mash bill delivers a bold, spicy Texas character. Presale window runs July 27 to August 10, limit 4 bottles per customer.
The 11-inch Sentinel gets its first-ever Marvel vs. Capcom design update, available only through Hasbro Pulse pre-order until September 7. Includes 11 pieces with alt hands, head, and Rocket Punch arm accessories. A must for retro Marvel Games collectors.


Light Lens Lab's first original in-house optical design, an apochromatic 35mm f/2 for Leica M-mount with 11 elements in 6 groups and four aspherical elements. At $2,049 (aluminum) it costs about 78% less than Leica's APO-Summicron-M 35mm. Pre-orders open August 10, with first shipments September 30.

AYANEO's sub-brand KONKR launches its first retro handheld, a GBA-style device with a 3.5-inch 960x640 screen and MediaTek Helio G90T chip capable of PS2 emulation. Pre-orders opened August 5 at $89 for the 3GB/32GB model, with shipments expected before the end of August. It's a budget-friendly take on the classic horizontal handheld form factor.


A towering 1/15 scale, 128cm-tall Brachiosaurus statue recreating the iconic 'Welcome to Jurassic Park' scene, limited to 300 pieces. The Bonus Version includes a same-scale John Hammond figure. Pre-orders opened August 4 at $2,899, with expected shipping between December 2027 and March 2028.


A 1/4 scale Supergirl statue inspired by Tom King's 'Woman of Tomorrow' comic, limited to 350 pieces. The Bonus Version includes a smiling alternate head and head stand. Pre-orders opened August 6 at $1,599, with expected shipping between December 2027 and March 2028.

Nothing's CMF brand launches its first open-ear clip-style earbuds with 10.8mm drivers, LDAC support, and a Smart Dial case. Pre-orders are open at a discounted $79.99 (regular $99.99), with an August 15 release date. The 5.92g earbuds offer 10 hours of battery life, 32.5 hours with the case.

Interpol's first album in four years and debut for Partisan Records, available as a 2xLP black vinyl in gatefold jacket. The band turns inward with reflection, distortion, and perception as themes. Pre-orders are open at $31.99 for the August 28 release.

Honda's first electric car in Australia and the country's smallest EV, starting at $36,900 AUD drive-away (~$24,000 USD). Based on the N-One e: kei car with sportier styling inspired by the City Turbo II. Pre-orders opened August 4, with deliveries from October 1 and fewer than 130 units in 2026.

The sixth Beartooth album and first with Fearless Records, described as part reinvention, part evolution. Pre-order the black vinyl for $25, shipping the week of August 28.

This physical Bomberman collection packs 7 titles (12 region variants) including Japan-only games that never left the country. You get a printed manual too—a rare treat. Pre-order at $39.99, ships August 28.

Overmono’s second LP delivers 11 tracks of pummeling beats and tender chords—exactly what you’d expect from the decade’s defining dance act. The standard black vinyl is $28, but the deluxe 2xLP at $42.99 is the real prize for collectors. Pre-order now; it drops August 7.
It’s been 14 years since Téa Obreht’s stunning debut, *The Tiger’s Wife*, and her new novel weaves three lives across a century in a Wyoming ghost town. That’s a long, patient setup—and if her previous work is any guide, it’ll be worth the wait. Hardcover $29, out August 11.


Pre-orders open August 4 for this massive 128cm tall Brachiosaurus statue from the Legacy Museum Collection, limited to 300 units. Faithfully recreates the iconic first dinosaur encounter from Jurassic Park in 1/15 scale. The Bonus Version includes a John Hammond figure. Handmade polystone, expected to ship December 2027-March 2028.
Pre-order the S.H.Figuarts Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, with pre-orders opening August 3. Features a highly articulated body with lateral sliding hip joints, four interchangeable face parts, Seburo M5 and C-25 weapons, and a visor bangs part. Approximately 140mm tall, ¥9,900 (about $66). Ships January 2027.

The world's first 100% coffee tab system from Lavazza is now available in the US after a sold-out pre-order. The Tablì machine ($129.99) uses pure coffee tabs (no plastic pods) in five blends. Tabs are $48-$52.80 for 48-count packs. Available in Graphite Black, Sand White, and Walnut Brown.

Segway's Max G3 Plus is a rare pre-order deal that actually saves you $350 off its $1,499 MSRP—unusual for a scooter launch. With a 717Wh battery promising 56 miles of range and 2,200W peak power, it outruns most rivals, plus Apple Find My and turn-by-turn nav are nice extras. Pre-orders close August 24, shipping late August.

America's first "breakfast in a can" launches nationwide at Target. NOON delivers 20g protein, 5g fiber, 0g added sugar, and zero seed oils in a shelf-stable, drinkable morning meal. Made with real milk and whole oats. Backed by a $2.5M seed round from investors behind OLIPOP and Graza.

Pre-order Honda's first EV in Australia, the Super-One light hatchback starting at $36,900 AUD driveaway (about $24,300 USD). Features a 29.6kWh battery with 253km range, Boost Mode (70kW), and a simulated 7-speed manual. Only 130 units available in 2026. Pre-orders open August 4 at Honda Centres.
Pre-order *Dopamine Design*—Maitri Mody’s renter-friendly antidote to cookie-cutter decor. Unlike most design books, this one focuses on practical, low-commitment changes (think peel-and-stick wallpaper, not demolition) with 100+ photos and eight real home tours. Available August 25, $35 hardcover.
If you’ve been waiting for Téa Obreht’s follow-up to *The Tiger’s Wife*, *Sunrise* is finally here—a ghost-town saga that spans a century and three intertwined lives. It’s a slow-burn mystery about survival and memory, not a thriller. Hardcover $29, out August 11.

Cornelius' REFRACTIONS is a limited edition dual-color vinyl with double-sided insert. Digital album releases August 19, vinyl ships October 26. Pre-order includes 2 instant tracks. £26 GBP (~$33 USD).


Squirrel Flower's fourth studio album on Polyvinyl Records. Early Bird Vinyl (Cloudy Coke Bottle Clear) limited to 300 copies. Includes instant download of 'Reelin.' Pre-order $23, ships August 21.

Robosen's Fallen Leader Optimus Prime is a fully auto-converting robot commemorating the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie. Limited to 1,000 units in North America, it features battle-worn detailing, Peter Cullen's voice, and 28 servo motors. Pre-order price is $999, down from $1,399.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 is a compact electric hatch that undercuts the Ioniq 5 on price while still using the same 400V E-GMP architecture. The standout spec is the optional 22 kW AC charging—rare for this class—so you can top up fast at home or public AC stations. With a 61 kWh battery offering 497 km of range, it’s a practical alternative to the MG4 or Renault Megane E-Tech, though you’ll have to wait until late September for showroom arrival.


Squirrel Flower's fourth studio album, a meditation on movement and stasis. Early Bird Vinyl limited to 300 copies in cloudy coke bottle clear. Includes instant download of 'Reelin.' Pre-order $23, ships August 21.
Heath Ledger's Joker joins the One:12 Collective with four head portraits, tailored purple overcoat, and screen-accurate accessories. Currently on waitlist with $29 non-refundable deposit. Ships June-August 2026. $116.

The annual basketball sim returns with the same three modes—MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA—and the same $69.99 price tag. Pre-order for early access starting August 28, but if you're tired of the yearly grind, this won't change your mind.

A topical serum with 98% pure (-)-epicatechin, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin E, and vitamin C derivative. Designed to hydrate, improve fine lines, and support even skin tone. Early Access price $106.25 with code MITOZZRS15. Ships by August 10.

Floating Points' new album on double vinyl with etching, available in standard and deluxe editions. Digital pre-order includes 24-bit/96kHz download. Ships August 28. Vinyl £34 (approx $44) via Bandcamp.

Open beta is live on Steam right now, so you can test the new Shell-possessing combat before the August 17 Advance Access. This standalone sequel doubles down on the punishing soulslike formula but swaps dodge-rolling for a riskier, more aggressive stance system. If you liked the original's weighty feel, this one's worth a look.

Samsung's new book-style foldable with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Android 17, and dual 50MP cameras. Pre-order deals include up to $1,230 trade-in credit, $200 Samsung credit, or $100 off with code PAYPAL100. Ships August 7.

Samsung's latest foldable sheds weight and thickness while packing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 17. Pre-orders start August 7 with up to $1,230 trade-in credit or $100 off with code PAYPAL100—a solid deal if you're upgrading from an older Flip.