Exclusives

May 23rd, 2017 In 2009, a low-budget filmmaker from the country of Morovia saw the teaser trailer to Transformers. Two weeks later, this film was released: CARBOTZ!   The idea behind CARBOTZ (the real idea) came from the idea of an alter-ego to the Transformers film franchise. Which is an incredibly low budget film called CarBotz that...
Features

May 22nd, 2017 There's a LOT of information going on right now with the hype from Activision and Bungie's Destiny 2 reveal last week. We compiled not just the awesome live event but also some interesting videos that give even more insight. Check them out! Of course, Datto made sure to break down his impressions of everything you just saw, which...
Features

May 22nd, 2017 This week, the original Star Wars (back then, not-yet-subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope) celebrates its 40th anniversary. Released May 25, 1977, it fundamentally changed pop culture for generations to come... but it wasn't the only big pop culture debut of the year. 1977 proved to be a landmark year in a number of ways, from arts to...
Friday Five

May 19th, 2017 Probably no other device in comics storytelling allows for as much flexibility – and let’s be honest, as much retcon too! – as alternate universes.  The notion of parallel Earths existing alongside our own has been at the center of many epic comics arcs over the years, as well as given us indelible characters. In Marvel Comics,...
Behind the Crate

May 19th, 2017 At Loot Crate, we have a dedicated team of creative types who work hard to give our products and messaging a distinct look, one that not only reflects our personality but our shared interests with you, the Looters!  Will Wasson has been a part of our creative team from the early days of Loot Crate, and we sat down to discuss his job...
Features

May 18th, 2017 We asked followers on our Facebook page to assist in finishing the lyrics to this Star Wars version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" parody that we found on Pinterest. As per usual, our Looters did not disappoint us! We were extremely impressed with all those who participated, but wanted to give a shout out and showcase two Looters...
Halo Legendary Crate

May 18th, 2017 Thanks to video games, we get to have mash-ups of all of our favorite things! Genres mix together frequently but thanks to iSpiteful and his pals, we have a video showing a Halo 5 Custom Map that takes place in the ring! Check this video out and grab the map for yourself!   Whether it's wrestling OR Halo, Loot...
Loot Wear

May 17th, 2017 No outfit was built with just one piece of clothing. That’s why this past February, the Loot Wear BUILD collection was all about teamwork. Stylish, geeky teamwork. We celebrated our favorite super teams on a quest to save the world (and your wardrobe) with exclusive clothing and accessories from: Power Rangers, Voltron,...
Comics

May 17th, 2017 If you haven't seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 yet -- well, we don't want to spoil it for you. But there are three songs that are particularly key on the awesome soundtrack, and we want to share those with you (or relive them, if you've seen the film!):   "Brandy, You're a Fine Girl" by Looking Glass Getting knee deep into...
Gaming

May 16th, 2017 Sure, we could've displayed a litany of videos where people play Mario Kart. However, you guys know what the game is about and it's that music that sticks in your noggin forever. So, Smooth McGroove is obviously who you need in your week! If you're really jonesing for more Mario Kart, Loot Gaming has you with our ROAD...
Comics

May 16th, 2017 It's entirely possible that Marvel fans have become trivia-hounds what with the influx of awesome Marvel Cinematic Universe films and shows that have hit our screens. However, with Spider-Man: Homecoming on the horizon, I realized there may be quite a bit fans don't know about our web-slinging underdog! 1. While most may remember a...
Features

May 15th, 2017 If you grew up in the 80's or 90's, you've seen adventure genre staple The Goonies. It's as classic as they come. While its wisecracking characters, thrilling action sequences, and memorable one-liners are the heart of the movie, it also does a fantastic job of showcasing the wonders and horrors of 80's fashion!   That's...
DIY

May 15th, 2017 HEY, YOU GUYS gotta make this! Seriously, they're a sweet treat that anyone would enjoy to eat. And the best part is you don't have to go through any booby traps to get this rich stuff into your mouth... not that Mouth!   Truffles may seem like a fancy, intimidating dessert to make, but trust us, it only requires a few simple...
Friday Five

May 12th, 2017 We've spent some time celebrating The Goonies this month as part of our GUARDIANS theme, and all that reminiscing got us to thinking... and then, what did they do next? Where was the next adventure? The next awkwardly dated hairstyle?! Some of The Goonies' leads are active today in genre films, of course – Sean Astin went from The...
Anime

May 12th, 2017 What would you do if a mysterious notebook giving power over life and death fell into your hands? This is the premise behind Death Note, a breakout manga hit from the early 2000s. Unfamiliar with this series? Well, here's a quick run-down of Death Note's major players to get you up to speed: Light Yagami is a bright, diligent...
Event Coverage

May 11th, 2017 Can you smell that? It's the scent of sweat, anticipation, excitement, and the subtle whiff of day-old hot dog. I'm talking about the time of the year known as Con Season! As it does every year in Southern California and other locales across the United States, convention season annually ramps up, the coming weekends filled with...
Behind the Crate

May 11th, 2017 The theme for May 2017 was Guardians, and here's a look at some exclusive behind the scenes action of our latest theme video!   Finding a space that could accommodate not only the interior of a space ship's living quarters, but also that of a cargo bay was the first challenge our crew had when scouting for the theme video....
Looter Love

May 10th, 2017 HELLO! A simple greeting, that holds so much meaning. Especially in the world of Sanrio. That’s why it was the perfect fit for our first Sanrio Small Gift Crate theme! DID YOU KNOW?! Hello! was printed above Hello Kitty on the first Hello Kitty product ever introduced? YUP! A clear vinyl coin purse. Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty and...
Behind the Crate

May 10th, 2017 Ever wonder who the folks are behind the online experience when you are browsing, checking out or updating your account at Loot Crate.com?  Gloria Johnson is a member of our development team, and we spoke to her about what goes into our web experience!   Hi Gloria! Tell us your exact title, and what it is you do at Loot...
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