{"id":16460,"date":"2019-05-31T09:59:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T13:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/yu-gi-oh-expands-range-collectibles\/"},"modified":"2019-05-31T10:00:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:00:47","slug":"yu-gi-oh-expands-range-of-collectibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/yu-gi-oh-expands-range-of-collectibles\/","title":{"rendered":"Yu-Gi-Oh! Expands Range of Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yu-Gi-Oh! has inked deals with First 4 Figures, Zag Toys, Tsume, Taka and Kitsune to grow its presence in the collectibles market.<\/p>\n
The expanded range will feature several different collectible products at varying price points. Per the agreements, First 4 Figures and Tsume will introduce collectibles at the highest end of the price point scale, including resin collectible statues that will be sold exclusively online and can be pre-ordered by fans around the world (excluding Asia). Taka will offer high-end sculptured busts throughout Europe, while Kitsune\u2019s resin Seto Kaiba with Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon statue will only be available in France and Monaco. Zag Toys, a division of Jazwares, will launch a line of collectible Domez Yu-Gi-Oh! toys worldwide (excluding Asia) at a lower price point and in a more kid-friendly size.<\/p>\n
The new lines of Yu-Gi-Oh! collectibles are expected to begin their retail and online rollout in June. Konami Cross Media NY manages the Yu-Gi-Oh! licensing rights outside of Asia.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Coleman, VP of licensing and merchandising for Konami Cross Media NY, said: \u201cThe amount of offerings in the collectible market for Yu-Gi-Oh! fans is about to get much bigger and better. Thanks to deals with First 4 Figures, Zag Toys, Tsume, Taka and Kitsune, Yu-Gi-Oh! fans will be able to choose the right size collectible character at the right price point for their wallet.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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