Adorable Appa Backpack Is A Must Have For Avatar The Last Airbender Fans
Everyone's favorite flying bison, Appa, is the face of a seriously adorable backpack that will surely appeal to all Avatar: The Last Airbender fans. Ever since the very start of the beloved Nickelodeon series, Appa has been a key part of Team Avatar. Acting as both the group's main means of transportation and a beloved family member, Appa won over fans' hearts from the first moment he appeared alongside Aang in the Avatar: The Last Airbender pilot. Much like Aang himself when it comes to the airbenders, Appa is the last flying bison in the world.
The past year has seen quite the Avatar renaissance, and it's only going to get bigger from here. The animated series debuted on Netflix last year, leading to a boom in views as fans new and old flocked to the service to watch it. Avatar was Netflix's most-watched animated kids' show for 2020, and sequel series The Legend of Korra was also popular when it arrived months later. With Avatar now appearing more relevant than ever, it's no surprise Nickelodeon is moving forward with new projects set within its world.
With increased popularity also comes new merchandise, and this piece just might be our favorite. Hot Topic is currently selling an adorable Appa-themed backpack. With Appa's face on the front pocket and 3D ears and horns, this backpack feels like an essential traveling companion for Last Airbender fans. They won't even have to say "yip yip" to get him in the air, though the urge might still be there. Scroll on to see the backpack in its full glory.
Back in February, Nickelodeon announced the creation of Avatar Studios, a branch designed exclusively to create new shows and films set within the Last Airbender world. Their first project will be an Avatar animated movie, which will reportedly begin production later this year. All of this is taking place while Netflix is still in early development on their live-action Avatar series, something that has been in the works since 2018. In other words, there's a lot of Avatar-related content on the way in the next few years, so fans better get ready.
Whether Appa will factor into any of the projects emerging from Avatar Studios remains to be seen, though he's the only character to have been glimpsed for Netflix's series. Way back when the live-action Avatar show was first announced, the streamer released some concept art of Appa's design. Seeing as he's a vital part of Avatar: The Last Airbender and will also require some CGI, it's important that any attempt at bringing the series into live-action form gets Appa just right. The jury's still out on Netflix's show, but at least the above backpack really nails his cuddly look.
Source: Hot Topic