Just in time for the release of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 on Disney+, BoxLunch has an official merch launch for the highly anticipated series. The fandom fashion retailer has really captured the vibe of the new show while homaging its ‘90s predecessor.
Even better, it’s fashion for a good cause: for every $10 spent across its themed products line, BoxLunch provides a meal to a person in need through its philanthropic partnerships. io9 had a quick chat with BoxLunch’s Joey Ramirez, senior buyer of men’s, women’s, and kid’s apparel, to discuss the Marvel mutants launch. Read the interview below, followed by a look at the collection!
Sabina Graves, io9: How did the original X-Men animated series influence the collection?
Joey Ramirez: X-Men: The Animated Series had a huge influence on our childhoods, and along with Spider-Man: The Animated Series(whose theme also rips!), was the first introduction to Marvel superheroes for a lot of us diehard fans. So …