Spring Gift Guide 2024: Part 2 - More collectibles, books, & oddities

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — In early March I published a Spring Collectibles guide. Little did I know the following week that my inbox would be filled with even more spring announcements that really couldn’t wait until summer to be celebrated.

So, here’s the absolutely necessary sequel to last month’s guide featuring some new ideas from the usual suspects. Maybe it will tide us over until Mother’s Day and summer. I have a feeling that the Star Wars ‘March to May the 4th’ might make that impossible. I don't mind. I hope you won't as well.

As always, gift responsibly.

Loungefly Star Wars Rebel Alliance Collectiv Collection
Pictured: VRSITY Jacket / MULTI-TASKR Full-Size Backpack / EXECUTIV Laptop Bag / EVRYDAY Convertible Backpack & Crossbody Bag / MINIMALST Flap Wallet

Loungefly Loki Collectiv Collection
Pictured:Convertible Sling & Crossbody Bag / TRAVLR Full-Size Backpack / Accordion Wallet / WEEKENDR Hooded JAcket

Funko Pop! Yourself
With new tux and wedding dress options, Funko’s Pop! Yourself line makes the perfect cake topper or gift for your groomsmen/bridesmaid! From brides and grooms to the entire wedding party, anyone can join the fun and commemorate the special occasion with a Pop! replica of themselves. New accessories include bridal bouquets and a champagne bottle, as well as a wedding cake that can fit alongside your custom Pop!

Enso Rings x Disney's Tangled Collection
Pictured: New Dream / Mine / My Best Friend Pascal

Sesame Street Zingo!
All the fun of the ThinkFun classic Zingo!, now filled with friendly faces and favorite things from the world of Sesame Street. Slide the new Cookie Monster Zinger to reveal picture tiles, make matches and fill your card to win. With two levels of play, Sesame Street Zingo! is a perfect game to build progressive speech and motor skills. Featuring recognizable Sesame Street characters and images on the game tiles, your little one is sure to see their favorite show zing to life on the tabletop!

Letter, Number or Bug
Let's Make Exploring Letters and Numbers Really Fun! Is the next card a letter, number or bug? Guess correctly, then race to find the matching letter or number on the face-up tiles available. Watch out! When a bug shows up, all players race across the room to grab the bug tile first. The first player to collect 5 matching tiles wins the game! Let's Make Exploring Letters and Numbers Really Fun! Is the next card a letter, number or bug? Guess correctly, then race to find the matching letter or number on the face-up tiles available. Watch out! When a bug shows up, all players race across the room to grab the bug tile first. The first player to collect 5 matching tiles wins the game!

Criss-Cross Applesauce
Let's Get Kids Learning Without Even Knowing It! Sit down, hold the Talking Stick and draw a card. Next, act out one of the 48 activities like tracing letters, roaring like a lion, or doing jumping jacks. Take turns handing the Talking Stick to the next player, drawing new cards and using your memory to act out all of the activities. Let's Get Kids Learning Without Even Knowing It! Sit down, hold the Talking Stick and draw a card. Next, act out one of the 48 activities like tracing letters, roaring like a lion, or doing jumping jacks. Take turns handing the Talking Stick to the next player, drawing new cards and using your memory to act out all of the activities.

Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus
Make Learning Magical! Observe the Objects where they are located. Then, as other players cover their eyes with their Masks, spin the Spinner and add or remove Objects. After saying "Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus", players remove their Masks and guess what Objects were added or removed to win them. The first players to collect 5 Objects wins the game! Make Learning Magical! Observe the Objects where they are located. Then, as other players cover their eyes with their Masks, spin the Spinner and add or remove Objects. After saying "Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus", players remove their Masks and guess what Objects were added or removed to win them. The first players to collect 5 Objects wins the game!

Baby Garfield Feature Plush - Eat, Sleep, Repeat
Meet Baby Garfield, the irresistibly cute interactive plush that eats, sleeps, and repeats! This super cuddly version of the notorious pasta lover enjoys munching on his favorite dish: lasagna. Pull his sleep mask down to hear the cutest little food coma snore. Created in collaboration with Paramount, this cuddly Baby Garfield is sure to capture the hearts of little ones aged 3 and above.

Yeti In My Spaghetti
Who knew yetis liked spaghetti?!? We did! In this wacky, fun game, the noodles are laid across the bowl and Yeti is just sitting there on the noodles. But as you remove the noodles one by one (be careful!), Yeti could fall into the bowl, and that would mean you lose! For 2 or more players, ages 4 and up.

Spirograph Doodle Pad
Create endless Spirograph designs on the LCD screen using wheels! Draw easily on the go or at home, then save and display your colorful artwork. Reset your screen with the push of a button to keep on creating new designs! No paper, no markers, no mess!

Farkle: Classic Dice-Rolling, Risk-Taking Game
Take a risk and keep rolling to build your score. Or play it safe so you don’t lose your points in a Farkle. It’s a fight to the finish in this fabulously fun game of strategy and luck! From the Manufacturer Become a Farkle fanatic with this Classic Dice-Rolling, Risk-Taking Game that comes with score pads.

Pigs on Trampolines
Yippeee! Jump for joy with Pigs on Trampolines! Use the trampolines to bounce your pigs into the pig pen and try to land in the mud puddle! Every pig you land in the puddle earns you a mud pie. Keep on bouncing and making your pigs fly until all the mud pies are gone—the muddiest piggy wins!Comes with 6 rubber pigs, 3 trampolines, 7 mud pies, pig pen (some assembly required, but no batteries necessary to play!), and instructions.

Loungefly x One Piece 25th Anniversary Collection
Pictured: Chibi 4-Piece Pin Set / Chibi Mystery Box Pin / Jolly Roger Keychain / Luffy Wanted Poster Lanyard with Card Holder / Straw Hat Pirates All-Over Print Nylon Full-Size Backpack / Straw Hat Pirates Mini Backpack / Straw Hat Pirates Zip Around Wallet

Loungfly x Rainbow Brite Collection
Pictured: The Color Kids Rainbow Handle Canvas Tote Bag / Cosplay Refillable Stationery Journal / Rainbow Land Journey Lunchbox Stationery Journal/ Cosplay Mini Backpack / Cloud Card Holder / Color Castle Stationery Mini Backpack Pencil Case / Rainbow Sprites Crossbody Bag / Color Castle Zip Around Wallet / Color Castle Mini Backpack

Loungefly x Jack in the Box Collection
Pictured: Antenna Ball Jack Glow Mini Backpack / Late Night Taco Crossbody Bag with Coin Bag / Curly Fries Card Holder

BoxLunch x X-Men '97 Collection
Pictured: Logan Basketball Jersey / Wolverine Striped Portrait Crewneck / Logo Bomber Jacket / Group Portrait Colorblock Hoodie

Game of Clones: Bruceploitation, Vol. 1
Hours after Bruce Lee’s death, Bruceploitation was born. And for the next 10 years, talented martial artists were enlisted to mimic iconic aspects of Lee’s life, style and mannerisms. Fueled by equal parts deception and demand, these films instead created one of the most wildly entertaining sub-genres in movie history. THE GAME OF CLONES: BRUCEPLOITATION COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 now presents 14 of the very best – and frequently very bizarre – films starring Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Dragon Lee, Bruce Liang and more, all restored for the first time ever from original film elements.

Masters of the Universe - Teela 1/6 Scale Figure - Timed Edition
Featuring the brave captain of the Royal Guard at the palace of Eternos, the Teela Timed Edition Figure standing at 11.5", comes complete with faux fur elements, a variety of weaponry and portraits, including one inspired by Mattel’s 200X line and a serpent headdress worthy of the Mystic Guardian of Grayskull.

Designed by Emiliano Santalucia, art directed by Hector Arce, sculpted by Tommy Hodges, painted by Mark Bristow, with packaging art by Florian Bertmer and design by Jordan Christianson with photography by Raúl Barrero.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 20th Anniversary Collection
Pictured: Would You Erase Me Zip-Up Hoodie / A Fading Memory T-Shirt / Meet Me in Montauk Candle / 20th Anniversary Mug / Joel Knitted Beanie /Personalized Framed Print

Demogorgon - Vinyl Designer Figure by James Groman
Head back to Hawkins with Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS and designer James Groman. The massive Demogorgon – Vinyl Designer Figure features glow-in-the-dark Christmas lights as well as articulation at the head, legs, arms and wrists. Plus, each figure comes complete with a swappable hand and head ... and Dart!

Funko Pop! x Saltburn Collection
Pictured: Felix Catton / Oliver Quick

Loungefly x Disney Western Collection
Pictured: Mickey Mouse Cosplay Mini Backpack / Mickey & Minnie Fringe Crossbody Bag

Lougefly x Disney Sequin Collection
Pictured: Minnie Mouse Exclusive Color Block Neon Sequin Mini Backpack / Minnie Mouse Exclusive Color Block Neon Sequin Zip Around Wristlet Wallet

Loungefly Floral Collection
Pictured: Rebel Alliance Floral Zip Around Wallet / Rebel Alliance Floral Round Convertible Mini Backpack & Cross Body Bag

Loungefly x Sleeping Beauty 65th Anniversary Collection
Pictured: Floral Ombre Crossbody Bag / Floral Scene Zip Around Wallet

Loungefly x Demon Slayer Collection
Pictured:Heroes Group Mini Backpack / Heroes Group Zip Around Wallet

Loungefly x Lisa Frank Collection
Pictured: Holographic Glitter Color Block Mini Backpack / Holographic Glitter Color Block Crossbody Bag

Rubik’s Cube Turns 50
Rubick's Cube is 50 and to celebrate Spin Master will be releasing a variety of new and classic Rubick's games. Limited-edition collaborations will also be available throughout the course of the year, from pop culture giants like Barbie, Stranger Things, Wednesday Addams and Hello Kitty to famous names like Beatles Yellow Submarine, Grateful Dead, Albert Einstein and Mr. Brainwash and notable brands including Levi’s, NBALAB, U.S. Soccer, Mercedes Benz, Heelys, Tetris, and G Fuel. Visit Rubiks.com for current and upcoming releases.

Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose
Introduced by Cole C. Kingseed
Foreword by Tom Hanks
Formed in the summer of 1942, the elite parachute regiment E ‘Easy’ Company was involved in some of the most critical missions of World War II, playing major roles at D-Day and Operation Market Garden, culminating in the capture of Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Their near-mythical heroics under the leadership of Major Dick Winters fascinated Stephen E. Ambrose, but it was the incredible camaraderie that the veterans still shared 50 years after the end of the war that inspired him to write Band of Brothers.

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Illustrated by Jamaal Barber
Introduced by Emma Dabiri
Born into slavery and abandoned by her escapee mother while still a girl, Cora knows exactly how little her life is valued in the Antebellum South. Left to fend for herself against her barbaric white captors, she must also stand up to her fellow slaves who would steal both her pathetic patch of ground and her virginity. An opportunity to escape sees her flee one set of horrors for another, choosing the slim chance of survival and freedom over a guaranteed life of hell.

The Dogs of Riga by Henning Mankell
Illustrated by Morgan Schweitzer
Translated by Laurie Thompson
Kurt Wallander’s latest mystery arrives on a winter tide: two dead men in a drifting lifeboat, each shot through the chest and then carefully dressed and arranged in their floating coffin. For Wallander it seems to signal a rise in a new wave of inexplicable violence that he feels ill-equipped to deal with, so when a detective from Latvia arrives to investigate he is almost relieved. However, the frozen bodies are a harbinger of something much darker, and soon Wallander must cross the Baltic Sea to Riga, a region caught in the death throes of the Soviet Union. Grappling with espionage, surveillance and a maddeningly elusive enemy, Detective Wallander’s unceasing hunger for justice may be his best and only weapon. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of Nordic noir, Henning Mankell’s Wallander series defined much of what the genre is best known for: realism, social commentary and a relatable central hero. For Wallander’s second outing, series illustrator Morgan Schweitzer has created five exquisitely characterful illustrations and an atmospheric binding design, while this edition also includes an afterword by the author.

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Illustrated by Jorge González
Introduced by Lucia Graves
Translated by Lucia Graves
Dawn is breaking in post-war Barcelona when Daniel’s father guides him through the mist to a mysterious building hidden in the heart of the old city. Here, in the Cemetary of Forgotten Books, ten-year-old Daniel is allowed to choose one story from the thousands of abandoned volumes that line the labyrinthine corridors. Inexplicably drawn to The Shadow of the Wind, the boy clutches his prize, unaware of the fantastical and frightening chain of events that its discovery triggers; a mystery that will see the new custodian embark on a dangerous quest to reveal the book’s shocking secrets.

The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake
Illustrated by Dave McKean
Introduced by Neil Gaiman
The gothic majesty of Mervyn Peake’s Gormenghast trilogy is presented in this visionary edition from Folio. Introduced by master of modern fantasy Neil Gaiman, and illustrated by the extraordinary Dave McKean, this is an original take on a cornerstone of speculative fiction.

DC: Batman
Selected and introduced by Jenette Kahn
Marking the 85th anniversary of a superhero icon, Folio presents DC: Batman, the first in a brand-new series, following on from DC: The Golden Age by taking you even deeper into the characters who founded a worldwide phenomenon. Charting Batman’s evolution from Caped Crusader to The Dark Knight, this knockout collection features 12 key adventures by a host of equally iconic talent, from co-creators Bob Kane with Bill Finger to the legendary Frank Miller and Alan Moore. Selected and introduced by former Editor-in-Chief, Publisher and President of DC Comics, Jenette Kahn, this compilation includes a separate replica copy of Batman #1. Scanned in its entirety from an original 1940 copy – back-up strips and vintage ads included – this immaculate collector’s piece provides a unique starting point to one of the longest-running comic book series in history. Comprising tales from The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, and the still-shocking The Killing Joke, as well as the debut appearances of Batman himself, Robin, The Joker, Catwoman and Two-Face, DC: Batman is a hardcover compilation with more features than a utility belt, worthy of a place in the library of your own Wayne Manor.

Dune by Frank Herbert
Illustrated by Sam Weber
Introduced by Michael Dirda
Afterword by Brian Herbert
Arrakis, or Dune, is a planet of nothingness – its torched wastelands are home to a fierce nomadic people, and under the endless deserts stalk gargantuan sandworms the size of starships. It is a place where water is sacred – ‘a substance more precious than all others’ – where to shed a tear is the most taboo of all sacrifices. And yet the planet is also humanity’s sole source of ‘spice’, the mysterious, addictive substance that underpins the workings of the galaxy-wide Padishah Empire. To control Arrakis is to control all. And it is across its vast expanses and in its arid caves that Frank Herbert’s epic adventure of political subterfuge and messianic deliverance is played out, a story that has become the best-selling science-fiction novel of all time, and is considered by many to be the genre’s greatest work.

Dune: Messiah by Frank Herbert
Illustrated by Hilary Clarcq
Lose yourself once more in the sands of Arrakis with Frank Herbert’s monumental Dune: Messiah. The second instalment of one of the most important sci-fi visions of the 20th century is presented in a unique illustrated edition from Folio. Paul Atreides has been Emperor of the Known Universe for 12 troubled years. He is the most formidable being in the universe, yet powerless to stop the catastrophic galaxy-wide war triggered by his ascension to the throne. Paul’s sweeping, tragic saga is illustrated by award-winning artist – and self-confessed Dune superfan – Hilary Clarcq. This edition also includes Herbert’s elusive ‘Death Cell Interview’ prologue, a dramatic recap of the first book that he wrote for the first UK edition of Dune: Messiah in 1971 and has appeared sporadically in versions ever since. Whether you’re familiar with Dune from the classic novel or the blockbuster movies, the Folio edition of Dune: Messiah is the vital next step in your journey.

Michael Mann: A Contemporary Retrospectiveby Jean-Baptiste Thoret
Written by the highly regarded filmmaker and critic Jean-Baptiste Thoret and endorsed by Michael Mann’s production company, this illustrated examination of one of the most unique filmmakers of our time goes beyond the art, looking at everything that has led to Mann’s style and success. Thoret explores how Mann has always gone against the grain of what’s expected of him, keeping commercial and artistic control of his projects, essentially inventing new forms and unprecedented ways of storytelling.

McFarlane Toys Dune Collection
Pictured:Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

Dune: Exposures by Josh Brolin, Greig Fraser
During the shooting of Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, Greig Fraser went beyond standard unit photography and documented the filming process using still photography on a variety of cameras. This led the cinematographer on an unexpected creative journey that yielded an electrifying gallery of photographs. Meanwhile, Brolin, who plays Warmaster Gurney Halleck in the two films, shares his on-set experience through his vivid, poignant writing.

The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe, Stefanie Broos
This visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project’s genesis—from its striking environmental designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, production designer Patrice Vermette, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot.

Funko POP! Dune Collection
Pictured: Paul Atreides with Sword / Chani

The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck
From the team behind The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck comes this officially licensed oracle deck comprising 52 all-new illustrations that celebrate the characters, creatures, and lore of the world’s largest trading card game. Inspired by Theros, the plane where monsters prevail, mortals endure, and heroes ascend, this Magic: The Gathering-themed deck features exclusive art of Jace, the Planeswalker; Hythonia, the legendary gorgon; and well-known creatures such as the Pegasus, Chimera, Sirens, and more.

Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice by Eddie Ahn
A moving graphic memoir following Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer and activist striving to serve diverse communities in San Francisco amidst environmental catastrophes, an accelerating tide of racial and economic inequality, burnout, and his family’s expectations.

Dungeons & Dragons: Artificers & Alchemy - A Young Adventurer's Guideby Jim Zub, Stacy King
Featuring amazing illustrations and expert insights, Artificers & Alchemy explores peculiar phenomena, sentient weapons, guardian gear, and the artificers who create these enchanted objects. If you’re eager to start your own D&D adventures, this guidebook provides the perfect starting point to creating worlds of fantasy and weaving an epic story all your own.

The Bard and the Book: How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare from Oblivion by Ann Bausum
Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that a group of people made the excellent choice to preserve the plays after the Bard died. If they hadn’t created the book known as the First Folio, Shakespeare and his works would surely have been lost to history.

Part literary scavenger hunt (the search for every existing First Folio continues today), part book trivia treasure trove, and part love letter to Shakespeare, this behind-the-scenes, sharply funny true story is an ideal introduction to the Bard and his famous plays.

Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice by Christina de Witte and Mallika Kauppinen
An approachable, fun comic book cookbook tour of Thai culture and cuisine with 50 recipes and stories from the country’s main culinary regions. From an exciting all-female, all-Thai team, Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice combines easy-to-follow comic book panels with pops of vibrant food photography to perfectly capture the bright, colorful flavors and ingredients that are crucial to Thai cuisine.

Let's Make Bread! by Ken Forkish and Sarah Becan
An accessible and easy-to-follow comic book cookbook for baking delicious breads, featuring a basic universal method, guidelines for maintaining a sourdough starter, and recipes for classic loaves and fun new riffs, from the beloved author of Flour Water Salt Yeast

The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney by Carol Williams
When a boring old skatepark opening becomes the scene of a something truly strange, CJ Delaney can’t believe her luck. This is just the kind of big story she’s dreamed of breaking for the town's local paper.

With best friend Parker in tow, CJ is determined to get to the bottom of everything and save the town from evil. Isn’t this what summer vacation is for? But when all answers point to someone close, CJ stands not only to lose her byline but the scariest thing of all—the people and pet she loves.

With a strong, snappy voice and a warm sense of humor, The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney is a fast-paced middle grade mystery (with just the right amount of hair-raising thrills) that begs to be read cover-to-cover in one sitting. This debut from Carol Williams shines with love for its characters, college-town setting, and belief in the power of the written word.