Tesco Halloween 2026

In my local Tesco, which to be fair is not the largest supermarket, there was nothing out of the ordinary worth photographing in their seasonal Halloween aisle. However this year's Bacardi bottle designs were worth a picture.

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Halloween Hirono

In Barcelona I came across these collectables in a Pop Mart store. The Chucky had sold out, but the smaller Hironi figures were available. In sets of about 6, the figures are sold in 'blind' boxes, so you don't know what figure you are getting until you make your purchase and open your box. There were 2 designs of the 6 that I would have bought, but at about 18 euros each and then you also needed to buy a stand separately, I passed and was just content with the photos taken.

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Fnac in Spain

Also whilst in San Sebastian, I happened across these Halloween gifts, a mummified cat I understand, but vampire pandas? Why?

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Halloween Beer Part 18

Whilst in San Sebastian, I bought these two beers from a local craft beer shop, and both have made it back to the UK in my luggage and have joined the display on the top of the kitchen cabinets. And although, non-alcoholic, the design on the cans of Fanta were also Halloween themed. The Lemon Fanta had the Jack-o-Lantern face and the Orange Fanta has a Scream face design.

Tuesday 6th October 2026

Poundland 2026

In recent years Poundland hasn't had any real gems for the collector, but this year these t-light holders are not bad for £2 each. the quality of the metal is a bit soft and easily bent but if taken care of and stored properly should last OK.

Sunday 13th October 2026

Le Creuset 2026

I was lucky enough to pick up a Le Creuset pumpkin casserole dish for £50 quite a few years back - I see this year they retail for above £200 and in the outlet shop around £150. There were a few other items, with the Cake tray the only one that was tempting me, although at just under £40, I've resisted for the tome being.

Saturday 28th August 2026

Dunelm 2026

I have to admit never having been in a Dunelm store before, but I needed some cheap poster frames today, so hence the visit. There were a few fairly standard items on the end of an aisle and a few ceramics on a table, but for me the stand out items were the pumpkin rubber duck and the coffin shaped picnic basket.

Saturday 28th August 2026

The Body Shop 2026

As there is no Body Shop in Folkestone anymore, I don't always get to a town where there is. In the past the shower gels have been on occasion something I've bought especially when citrusy, but this year they are quite sweet and sickly smelling. Appealing to many no doubt but not for me sadly.

Saturday 28th August 2026 

TKMaxx, a larger store

Again, whilst in Ashford I popped into a larger TKMaxx store and was pleasantly surprised with their selection. A lot of different designs and items this year - thankfully less pink pumpkins! I wasn't tempted to buy, but the figurine walking the cat was quite appealing, as was bizarrely the Bride of Frankenstein duck! The pumpkin mugs with flowers on them also stood out as being a bit different too. A few larger items possibly for outdoor use were on the ground floor - of which the Frankenstein heads stood out for me.

Saturday 28th August 2026 

Asda's first few items this year...

I just happened to be in the Ashford Asda store today and caught sight of a few bedding items and a couple of home items. Nothing to write home about, but the Halloween season is starting to kick in...

Saturday 28th August 2026