Where Can Fans Pre-Order Wild Robot Age Blu-Rays And Merch?

It's so exciting to see hype building around 'Wild Robot Age' — if you're hunting down Blu-rays and merch, here's how I usually track and snag the best pre-orders. First stop: the official channels. The production committee, studio, or the show's official website and social accounts (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook) tend to drop pre-order links and reveal which distributor picked up home video rights. Follow the official account and turn on notifications so you catch limited editions and timed exclusives the moment they go live.

For Blu-rays, check the major anime retailers and the likely licensors' stores. In the U.S. and Europe, Right Stuf Anime, Crunchyroll Store, and Sentai Filmworks/Aniplex shops are where collector's editions often appear, complete with artbooks or OST CDs. Amazon, Best Buy, and Barnes & Noble also get listings — sometimes region-specific or retailer-exclusive slipcases and pre-order bonuses. If the show gets a big global license, you'll also see listings on CDJapan, AmiAmi, and YesAsia for import editions. A pro tip from my own box-set hunting: compare the Japanese import versus domestic release. Imports can have different packaging and bonus items, but pay attention to region codes (A/B/C) and language/subtitle options if you need English subtitles or dubs.

Merch is a different animal — figures, apparel, posters, and small collectibles pop up across a wider range of shops. For figures and high-quality PVCs, Good Smile Company pre-orders, Kotobukiya, and MegaHouse are the usual suspects. Banpresto and hobby stores like BigBadToyStore and HobbyLink Japan will list prize figures and more affordable pieces. For apparel, accessories, and official prints, check the Crunchyroll Store, Tokyo Otaku Mode, and the official show shop if one is launched. Don’t forget convention booths and pop-up shops: sometimes you can pre-order or reserve exclusive items at shows. For fan-made or indie merch (stickers, keychains, art prints), artists on Etsy, Storenvy, and booth sales at cons are gold.

Some practical tips from my own pre-ordering scrapes: sign up for newsletters and wishlists so you get email alerts; set up accounts with the retailers you like ahead of time so checkout is quick; and watch release windows — pre-orders can open months before release and sometimes close quickly for limited runs. Keep an eye on retailer exclusives (bonus art cards, alternate slipcovers) and whether pre-orders require full payment or just a deposit. If you’re importing, factor in shipping costs and customs. And finally, if a box set or deluxe edition is announced, act fast; the smaller print runs disappear before you know it. I’ve caved more than once, but unboxing a well-packaged Blu-ray set or holding a new figure? Totally worth that impatient clicking.