Here Comes the Yu-Gi-Oh Sock Block! New Licensing Agreements Announced

SOCK IT TO ME, Yu-Gi-Oh! From new Collectibles to Back-To-School Socks, Yu-Gi-Oh! Fans Will Soon Have More Apparel Product for the Holiday Shopping Season

The global celebration of Yu-Gi-Oh! card game’s 25th Anniversary is in full swing, and Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is making sure fans have even more reasons to celebrate. The Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Jennifer Coleman, recently confirmed a series of new licensing agreements that will bring exciting new merchandise and collectibles for the popular global brand.

Konami Group

Among the new partners, HYP Hats, Kawada Co. Ltd., First Kid General Trading, Monogram International, and FuRyu Corporation have all signed on to bring fans a variety of products inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh!

Fans of all ages will be delighted to know that they can now add a touch of Yu-Gi-Oh! to their wardrobe with the new line of themed socks and sock-based gift sets from HYP Hats, also known as Hypnotic Hats, Ltd. Howard Levy, on behalf of HYP Hats, expressed their excitement for the partnership, stating that the Yu-Gi-Oh! designed socks will be a perfect accessory for fans.

Yami Yugi micro-sized building block from Kawada
Yami Yugi micro-sized building block from Kawada

Another innovative partnership is with the Japanese company Kawada Co. Ltd. Founded in 1952, they will be introducing a line of Yu-Gi-Oh! nanoblock® kits. These incredible small, detailed interlocking blocks will allow fans of all ages to build their own palm-sized Yu-Gi-Oh! characters.

Blue-Eyes White dragon micro-sized building block

The Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Jennifer Coleman, shared her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that the nanoblocks offer limitless creative possibilities and will provide enjoyment, enrichment, and excitement for all Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

The cast of micro-sized building block Yu-Gi-Oh! characters from Kawada
The cast of micro-sized building block Yu-Gi-Oh! characters from Kawada

Expanding into new markets, Konami Cross Media NY has also announced a partnership with First Kid General Trading, focusing on the Middle East and North African regions. The collaboration will see the introduction of a full line of Yu-Gi-Oh! back-to-school products, including school bags, accessories, stationery, and more. Mumtaz Alshwiki from First Kid expressed their excitement for the partnership and their eagerness to create a range of branded products for fans.

For collectors, FuRyu Corporation has been tapped to develop a series of collectible statues based on both the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters and Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL series. Pre-orders are available now for these highly detailed and collectible characters, expanding the brand’s range of collectible products.

Rounding up the list of new licensing agreements is Monogram International, a leading impulse and collectible company established in the U.S. in 1971. They will be bringing a new line of collectible foam figures based on Yu-Gi-Oh! to fans. Michael Normann from Monogram International expressed their excitement for the partnership, stating that Yu-Gi-Oh! was one of the highlights of their offerings at the recent 2024 edition of San Diego Comic Con.

Konami Cross Media NY is thrilled to be working with these new partners and looks forward to a long and fruitful relationship. They continue to seek out new licensing opportunities to expand the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand and provide fans with a wide range of products to enjoy.

As a leading impulse and collectible company, Monogram International has an impressive portfolio of world-famous licenses, including movies, anime series, TV shows, video games, and more. Yu-Gi-Oh! is an exciting addition to their lineup, and they are dedicated to delivering top-quality products to fans.

The 25th Anniversary celebration of Yu-Gi-Oh! has been a global phenomenon, and with these new licensing agreements, it shows no signs of slowing down. Konami Cross Media NY continues to deliver exciting merchandise and experiences for fans of all ages, and we can’t wait to see what else they have in store for us. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to add these new products to your collection.

0Shares

Leave a Reply or Comment on our post