March 14th, 2019Join us as we do our best to ensure that you are fully EDUCRATED, via our YouTube channel!
Educrated is a show that dives into some of the franchises we love and would love to share with you. Through fun facts, trivia, and employee interaction, today we’ll show you why Loot Crate is as deeply nerdy as you're gonna get about...
September 10th, 2018If you were up against pure evil in a horror movie, do you think you would survive? With just a few simple questions, we’ll let you know if you have what it takes to make it to the end!
Time is running out to get in on our very FIRST Loot Fright crate! It features Evil Dead 2, Trick R Treat, Night of the Living Dead...
July 20th, 2018We love us some Rick and Morty here at Loot Crate, which is why we're super excited to debut an EXCLUSIVE item at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! If you're coming to the con, be sure and carve out some time during your action-packed weekend to stop by our booth (#241). Not only will we have some fun contests and giveaways happening,...
January 4th, 2018Join us in looking back at some of the best loot that our members unboxed in 2017!
Here, in 10 categories, are the best items of last year, as judged by you, our awesome Looters! (We really do read those surveys you fill out!) Which of these fan-favorites do you have in your collection?:
BEST APPAREL:
Hogwarts House Scarf (JK...
August 4th, 2017Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown… But, uh, where exactly does it lie? Answer a few simple questions and we’ll tell you the kind of KINGDOM you’d rule!
April 13th, 2017Eggs are more than just something Guy Fieri fears. They’re often depicted as something oddly sinister throughout pop culture. So, as we head towards Easter, I thought we could take a look at the greatest fictional eggs (in no particular order):
Ovomorph (Aliens)
One day, H.R. Giger looked at an egg and thought to...
March 27th, 2017The Caped Crusader has long held the title of “World’s Greatest Detective,” but does Batman deserve it? The DC Universe is filled with spectacular sleuths and brilliant crime busters — including an entire intergalactic police force — so we’re taking a look at how the 'World’s Best' stacks up to the rest!
For the sake...
March 13th, 2017Psyched to become a Pathfinder? So is pretty much everyone at Loot Crate! I sat down with brand manager Wes Citti to talk about the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda Limited Edition Crate.
Q: Wes, you’re the Brand Manager for Loot Gaming and the Halo Legendary Crate. Can you explain what a Brand Manager does?
A: I can’t....
February 27th, 2017I know what you’re thinking: “Animal Man… isn’t that the lame fish guy?” Nope, that’s Aquaman and he’s awesome. “Oh, so it’s that green dude from Teen Titans?” Sorry, you’re thinking of Beast Boy. But that’s okay, you’ve come to the right place, because today I’m going to tell you all about one of DC Comics’...
February 24th, 2017For some reason, humanity has long been obsessed with apes. They’ve invaded pop culture over the years to the point where actually putting together the nominees for this list took longer than writing it. But here they are: the top five fictional apes!
King Kong
Of course we start with the king. The eighth wonder of...
February 16th, 2017Dogs are awesome. Robots are awesome. Throughout history — or at least since the 60s — man has tried to combine the two. Mostly, these attempts have been unsuccessful (lookin’ at you, Everything From The Sharper Image) but, in fiction, there have been a few success stories. Here, in no particular order, are the greatest dogs ever...
February 13th, 2017So, you think you’re pretty good with LEGO. But are you good enough to go pro? It may surprise you to learn that there’s more than one way to become a professional LEGO builder.
#1: MASTER BUILDER
No, this isn’t just something made up for The LEGO Movie, you really can become a Master Builder. LEGO actually does hire people...
February 2nd, 2017Ladies. Gentlemen. You have eaten well. You’ve eaten Gotham’s wealth, its spirit. But now it’s Batman’s turn. So what’s the Caped Crusader chowing down on?
Sometimes, nothing. A common trope in Batman comics is ever-faithful butler Alfred trying to get Bruce to eat. Food often sits cold and uneaten next to the Bat-Computer,...
January 25th, 2017The world of Firefly has a distinct visual style and a big part of that is the costumes. Each character has a unique look that beautifully reflects their personality. The person responsible? Costume Designer Shawna Trpcic, who took some time to answer a few of our questions!
Q: Welcome aboard, Shawna! First and foremost, I gotta...
January 17th, 2017One of the most exciting thing about our partner crates is the opportunity to create Loot that is specially curated just for these assortments. We got a chance to talk to Ray Makowski, the product designer behind the Halo Icons figure line which debuted only in the Halo Legendary Crate!
Q: Have you always been a big Halo...
January 12th, 2017Chances are, you’ve heard someone say (or made the argument yourself) “Superman is too powerful.” You’ve also probably heard some jokes about him not understanding the fundamental concept of underwear, but we’re just going to focus on that first issue today. Superman’s powers have actually fluctuated wildly over the years....
