What’s old is new again!.Blockbuster has announced a series of pop-up “experiences” this summer across Canada, where nostalgic merchandise will be available for all the fans of a bygone era..The first shop stop will be in Calgary, with others opening in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax, according to Curiocity..Merchandise available by the brand includes a variety of dress socks, adult onesies, Christmas ornaments, fanny packs, party games, posters and gift boxes.. Screen-Shot-2022-04-05-at-9.35.09-AMBlockbuster merchandise, courtesy of Bendblockbuster .Despite the classic 2000s video store becoming outdated as online streaming overtook the DVD realm, the brand lives on past the company’s liquidation..Following the company’s 2010 bankruptcy announcement, all but one store shut down by 2014..One Blockbuster in Bend Oregon lives on, famously known as “The Last Blockbuster,” and even has a documentary dedicated to it.. Screen-Shot-2022-04-05-at-9.37.22-AMBend Blockbuster, courtesy of contributors on Google Maps .At the last location, fans can rent DVDs, marvel at movie paraphernalia and buy branded merch to their heart’s desire..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandard.news
