Raise your hand if it feels like every day you’re buying some new gadget to keep your kids (or yourself) busy while in quarantine. If you’re like me, you’ve been purchasing online now more than ever in a desperate attempt to chase serotonin and keep everyone entertained. However, most online retailers offer goods that aren’t as great as they seem, breaking easily or offering little joy.
As I searched for something to keep my kids entertained, I came across The Loot Company, makers of the Loot Crate™. Honestly, it was just what we needed. With exclusive items that you can’t get anywhere else, these packages provide a delightful monthly surprise.
Founded in 2012, Loot Crate™ is a leading subscription commerce platform for super fans. Loot Crate™ partners with major studios, game companies, comics publishers and fan-favorite personalities in the shared curation of exclusive premium consumer products in themed mystery boxes, delivered directly to subscribers’ doorsteps.
Basically, you can think of the Loot Company as your geeky best friend. Like all fans, they’re excited, passionate and fun. Unlike some fandoms, they’re never snarky, fratty or disparaging about their franchises or subscribers. In fact, they strictly call their subscribers “Looters”, not nerds or geeks. As a strong anti-bullying message, they really prefer to only use the word “geek” as a part of the phrase “geek out.”
You can see why I love this company as a mom and a fan. Promoting positivity and community in a time of negativity and isolation, the Loot Crate™ was the exact solution to my desperate attempt to keep my kids happy, engaged, and looking forward to tomorrow.
How does it work?
First, their in-house fandom specialists work hard researching and brainstorming fun, new products. Using their findings, they pick a few different franchises that share a common genre or idea and put together a bundle of collectibles, apparel, figures and more that you can’t find anywhere else! They know what it’s like to track down that “holy grail” collectible or stand in meet-and-greet lines for an autograph. It’s why they’re dedicated to working closely with creators and licensed partners like Warner Brothers, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Universal, Cartoon Network, Bethesda, Crunchyroll and others to imagine new products and experiences for their Looters.
From there, it’s up to you. You pick your crate – whether you’re a gamer, anime fan or pop culture aficionado, they’ve got a crate for you! Choose the crate you want and the payment schedule that’s right for you.
Crates get delivered right to your door. What you get is a surprise until you open it — It’s like getting an awesome birthday present from a friend every month (or every other month)! It’s such a fun way to look forward to the rest of the year.
We aren’t alone in our love for this fun and quirky service. Since 2012, Loot Crate™ as been the #1 pop culture subscription-based service on the planet.
Ready to stop searching and get the perfect loot delivered to your doorstep? Sign up today using code LAWEEKLY15 for 15% off your purchase!
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