Spotter Recap: Galaxy Con San Jose August 2025

Gambit Spotters Meg and Liv attended Galaxy-Con in San Jose on August 15-17 held at the San Jose Convention Center!

The location was very nice and the con was overall mostly Anime-Heavy, but there was a few spots with some Gambit goodies including these adorable ROMY keychains from Kotalketz , X-Men 97 stickers by Liana Kangas, and Gambit 3D Art box by Art_by_lw

X-Men 97 voice actors Ross Marquand, Ray Chase, Matthew Waterson and AJ LoCascio were present for signings and had a wonderful panel on Saturday Afternoon where they talked about their introduction to the X-Men and their experiences working on the show. 

Also at Galaxy Con was Gavin Guidry, the primary artist for Uncanny X-Men (2024) issue 12, who was kind enough to talk Gambit with your Gambit Spotters for quite a long time, and do some lovely remarques for us. He spoke about working with the Uncanny X-Men and Ultimate Wolverine writers to give Gambit a true Cajun flair, since he is a Cajun himself!

Overall, the con was a great experience. There was a nice mix of talent and vendors and some interesting panels for a variety of Fandoms. We hope to return next year!

- Meg & Liv

Spotted: X-Men 97 Little People Set Featuring Gambit Up For Pre-order NOW on Entertainment Earth and Big Bad Toy Store!

Can't wait another day to confirm your pre order for these little guys?

Entertainment Earth has them listed now for $26.99 USD. 

Pre-orders are open now, here:

Entertainment Earth 

Big Bad Toy Store has also opened pre-orders for the same price. If you prefer to order them there here's the link!

Big Bad Toy Store 

Also available in the UK at ARGOS

Spotted: Gambit and Rogue Acrylic Standees by Butsuyui (UK)

Artist Butsuyui has just released these little acrylic standees for X-Men 97! Purchase individual characters or there's an option for the whole set! They retail for £5.00

Get em at their shop

There's also some lovely Gambit and Rogue artwork in their shop for those of you interested in picking up some prints!

Spotted: Lego Gambit in New Animated Short

Lego posted a new animated short yesterday featuring Gambit and the crew (from the Lego X-men set) fighting a sentinel!

Check it out here or on the Lego official Youtube channel. 

Spotted: Gambit in X-Men 97 "Little People" set

Up for pre-order here, opening September 3rd!

Fans can relive the epic battles between mutants and Sentinels with this special edition Little People Collector Marvel X-Men: Issue 1 set from Fisher-Price. Inspired by Marvel Studios’ animated TV show X-Men ‘97, this collectable figure set features 4 of the mutant heroes reimagined in signature Little People style, including Wolverine, Gambit, Storm, and Nightcrawler. The window box package features an exclusive Little People Collector comic book spread to delight Marvel fans and collectors. Stay tuned for Issue 2 for the action-packed conclusion! (Additional sets sold separately and subject to availability.) Colors and decorations may vary. 

Special edition Little People Collector set featuring 4 iconic mutant heroes from Marvel’s X-Men

Includes Wolverine with his signature claws, Gambit and Storm demonstrating their powers, and Nightcrawler emerging from a teleportation

Each figure stands over 2.5 inches tall and is styled in the character’s signature look from Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97

Display your fandom! Package features an exclusive Little People Collector comic book spread. Stay tuned for Issue 2 to complete the display! (Additional sets sold separately.)

For X-Men fans and collectors of Marvel comics memorabilia   

Spotted : Alternate Cover Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 TPB feat. Gambit (UK availability)

Up for pre order on Forbidden Planet is Panini’s release of The Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 : Dark Artery TPB. Due for release 2nd Dec at £12.41, it features cover art by Stephen Segovia that was used as a variant cover for The Uncanny X-Men issue #9.

You can pre order here : Forbidden Planet

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Spotted: Aged-Up Gambit on Unbreakable X-Men #1 Variant Cover by Mateus Manhanini (Foil) [AOR] (US and UK)

Check out this silver-fox Remy Lebeau on this variant cover of Unbreakable X-Men #1 (Age of Revelation Event)

Synopsis from Marvel:

CRY MUTANT, CRY BLOOD! X YEARS LATER and the Uncanny X-Men have been shattered by loss and tragedy and scattered to different locations around the world. At Haven House, only three remain - wounded, grieving and guarding the portal to the terrifying PENUMBRA. Can they stop the thundering darkness that has lurked below the surface for centuries, screaming to break free? Or will they fail and watch a vengeful god bring an army of tormented souls to the surface, crying for mutant blood?

Available online at : Impulse creations (US)   Third Eye Comics (US) Ash Avenue Comics (US) Forbidden Planet (UK)

Spotted: Gambit in Upcoming X-Men for Dummies Book!

 Have a friend or family member you want to convert to the X-Men?

This seems like an excellent starting point.

This book, by Troy Brownfield is dropping December 17, 2025 and available for pre-order NOW on Amazon for 29.99! 

Synopsis:

Meet the extraordinary mutants that make up the X-Men

What started with five teenagers with unique abilities and the world’s most powerful telepath grew into a school filled with gifted students and teachers. Between internal struggles, powerful enemies, and conflicting agendas, what could possibly go wrong? X-Men For Dummies unravels the complexities that come with having mutant abilities and being charged with protecting a world that fears your existence. Created in collaboration with Marvel and filled with striking artwork from the comics, X-Men For Dummies highlights Professor Charles Xavier’s dream to protect and educate the next generation of mutants and their evolution to one of the most iconic super hero teams of all time.

Uncover what a mutant is and the dueling philosophies about their role in society

Get to know the mutants introduced in X-Men comics – from Professor X to Magneto, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Beast, and beyond

Explore the team’s greatest battles, triumphs, and tragedies

Meet the X-Men’s foes and allies

Whether you’re a first-time fan or have been reading since the first comic, X-Men For Dummies is your first class guide to all things X-Men!

Spotted: Gambit on Cover of Upcoming Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe #3

Our favorite Cajun is featured on the cover of next months

GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #3

Estimated Release Date: 09/24/2025

From Marvel: WELCOME TO GODZILLA'S WORLD, X-MEN! HOPE YOU SURVIVE THE EXPERIENCE... As Godzilla's wave of desolation arrives on the shores of Madripoor, the X-Men join the fight for the planet's survival! As they struggle to hold the line against the King of the Monsters, Professor Xavier fights his own mental battle as he attempts to penetrate and pacify the mind of the Kaiju - but when he discovers what lurks in the mind of the rampaging Godzilla, all bets are off! PLUS, the Hulk enters the fray with an earth-shattering entrance that sends ripples felt across the world, including in Wakanda, where Black Panther is done waiting to be the next victim of the kaiju's frenzy. If Godzilla insists on fighting, Wakanda will prove the kaiju isn't the only one capable of bringing the destruction!

Available for pre-order online at Third Eye Comics or at your LCS! 

Spotted: Upcoming Re-Color of Mafex Gambit (unknown available date)

Still looking for details on this guy and when he will release, but this upcoming re-color of the Gambit Mafex figure features coloring similar to his X-Men TAS/97 counterpart and a colored staff reminiscent of the Marvel Vs. Capcom game. Picture from Reddit r/mafex

Details will be posted as soon as we can find them! 

Spotted: X-Men: The Trial of Gambit Omnibus Hardcover, Out May 19, 2026

From Marvel: The ragin’ Cajun steals the spotlight in an action-packed era for the X-Men!

For years, they’ve loved each other from a safe distance. Now Rogue and Gambit will become closer than ever, and it may shatter their lives permanently! For when Remy LeBeau past actions stand revealed, he’ll face trial — but who will serve as judge, jury and executioner? In other action, an uncanny battle between Cannonball and Gladiator sends the X-Men on their latest intergalactic adventure. Can they free the Shi’ar from the deadly grip of the Phalanx? Meanwhile, another squad grapples with the Kingpin and Sebastian Shaw over a cure for the Legacy virus! Plus: Psylocke and Angel reckon with shocking transformations! The Imperial Guard in the Big Apple! Bishop’s adventures in the X.S.E.! A furious Marrow takes on Spider-Man! And meet the mighty Maggott!

COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #341-350, -1; X-Men (1991) #62-64, -1; Imperial Guard (1997) #1-3; Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn (1997) #1-4; Gambit (1997) #1-4; Bishop: Xavier Security Enforcer (1998) #1-3; Marvel Fanfare (1996) #4-5; Longshot (1998) #1; material from Marvel Valentine Special (1997) #1

Hardcover · 864 pages · $100.00 · Oversized · Case Bound/Dust jacket 

Up for Pre-order on Amazon now!

Spotted: Gambit in Upcoming X-Men 97 Pop-Up Display Board Book (Out in December 2025)

Out in stores December, 2025! Retails for $17.99

Your favorite nineties mutants jump into action in this interactive gift book that transforms into a scene for display--based on Marvel Animation's hit show X-Men '97 on Disney+!

This fun, interactive book features popular X-Men '97 characters from the hit Marvel Animation's Disney+ TV show!

Each spread includes a simple message, fun facts, and a favorite hero that readers can move and fold up. Remove the jacket and pop up the characters to bring each dynamic scene to life, then display the ultimate Super Hero mutant team!

Innovative, imaginative, and boldly designed, this is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages.

Pre-order now through: Walmart

Spotted : Miniature 3D printed Gambit figure (unpainted) UK availability

PhalanxPrintingUK has a tuxedo Gambit miniature (40mm) 3D printed Gambit figure for sale. Item comes unpainted and some assembly is required. 

Etsy : Gambit Figure

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Announcing... Something new, coming September 2025!

Coming In September, 2025....

Join host Meg (PunkerDuckie) with cohosts Vonnie (MarvelMillennial), Riley (CajunHawk) and Liv (Call_in_the_spriits) as they discuss Gambit's past and future in comics, along with artist and creator spotlights and the latest merch featuring our favorite Cajun!

Questions? Send us an email at Podcast@gambitspotting.com!

Spotted: Gambit AoA Sequel - X-Men of Apocalypse Variant Cover by Arthur Adams

Spotted: Gambit on AoA X-Men of Apocalypse Variant Cover by Arthur Adams, Out January 2026!

Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!

What does the future hold?

Available for pre-order now at Golden Apple Comics or your local comic shop!