Dungeon Crawler Carl at NYCC: Princess Donut blind boxes, Playmates figures and $13 million tabletop campaign
IGN says Dungeon Crawler Carl showed up at New York Comic Con with Princess Donut blind box plushies, Playmates figures and a tabletop campaign topping $13 million.
- The Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes were first announced in late August, according to IGN; EBGames Canada has pre-orders live at $19.99 per box, with release set for October 30.
- The franchise’s tabletop game campaign ended in May with just over $13 million in funding, IGN said.
What happened
IGN wrote on October 8, 2026, that Dungeon Crawler Carl had a strong presence at New York Comic Con thanks to franchise merchandise. The article mentions Princess Donut blind box plushies and a new line of Playmates action figures, which had already been announced earlier this year.
According to IGN, the Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes were first revealed in late August. EBGames Canada now has pre-orders open at $19.99 per box, with a planned release date of October 30. On the product page IGN references, each blind box contains one Princess Donut plush and there are six variants.
IGN also says Playmates announced a new line of Dungeon Crawler Carl action figures in February and is rolling them out to major retailers this month. The article also points to the franchise’s tabletop game crowdfunding campaign, which ended in May with just over $13 million raised. The available text does not break down exactly how that total was reached.
For the U.S. market, IGN does not name a confirmed listing for the Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes. The Canadian preorder is visible, but the article does not mention an official U.S. retailer.
Timeline
Late August 2026: the Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes are first announced, according to IGN.
February 2026: Playmates announces a new line of Dungeon Crawler Carl action figures.
May 2026: the crowdfunding campaign for the Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop game ends with just over $13 million.
October 8, 2026: IGN publishes its article about the NYCC merchandise.
October 2026: Playmates rolls out the Dungeon Crawler Carl action figures to major retailers.
October 30, 2026: the Princess Posse Plush Blind Boxes are scheduled to release at EBGames Canada.
Background
Dungeon Crawler Carl is being expanded across multiple fronts in 2026. Alongside the book series, there are plushies, action figures and a tabletop game, with the crowdfunding campaign reportedly bringing in more than $13 million. Its presence at NYCC shows the license is also being pushed through convention-floor and retail visibility.
The blind box line is already fairly concrete for collectors: EBGames Canada lists a price of $19.99 per box, six variants and an October 30 release. Distribution outside Canada remains unclear, however, since IGN does not name a U.S. listing. For the Playmates figures, the article confirms a rollout to major retailers but does not provide a full list of stores.