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Yu-Gi-Oh! licensing

Yu-Gi-Oh Celebrates the Holidays With Ugly Sweaters

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Anime brand Yu-Gi-Oh is leaning into the ugly holiday sweater trend in a big way, in partnership with BoxLunch.  The two companies are teaming up to launch an exclusive line of Yu-Gi-Oh apparel, which is now available in BoxLunch stores and at BoxLunch.com. The announcement was made today by Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of … [Read more...] about Yu-Gi-Oh Celebrates the Holidays With Ugly Sweaters

King Ice, Yu-Gi-Oh! and YoungLA Launch Jewelry and Apparel Agreements

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY has partnered with King Ice and YoungLA for licensed Yu-Gi-Oh! jewelry and apparel inspired by California streetwear and hip hop culture. King Ice is a streetwear-inspired jewelry brand that has launched numerous licensed collections for well-known brands and musicians. This includes collaborations with entertainment IP … [Read more...] about King Ice, Yu-Gi-Oh! and YoungLA Launch Jewelry and Apparel Agreements

Konami Signs Three New Partners for Yu-Gi-Oh

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY has signed Fashion UK, Kovert and Mister SFC as new licensing partners for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a global anime and manga franchise that encompasses numerous manga series, over 900 anime episodes, several animated feature films, an official trading card game, video and mobile games, and a wide range … [Read more...] about Konami Signs Three New Partners for Yu-Gi-Oh

Yu-Gi-Oh Racking Up Licensing Agreements for Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The popular Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card franchise has commemorated its 25th Anniversary celebration with four new licensing agreements. Brand owner Konami Cross Media says the deals will bring an array of exclusive licensed products to market in honor of the milestone, ranging from apparel, back-to-school accessories, streetwear, and metallic … [Read more...] about Yu-Gi-Oh Racking Up Licensing Agreements for Anniversary

Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has expanded into the fashion category with their flagship property, Yu-Gi-Oh! The new licensing partners for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand include BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies and Tuned in Tokyo. “Our new collaborations will result in strong niche product lines that will provide new avenues for the continued growth of … [Read more...] about Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations

Yu-Gi-Oh Creator Kazuki Takahashi Dies in Swimming Accident

Japanese artist Kazuki Takahashi, who spawned a global franchise with the comic Yu-Gi-Oh, has died in what appears to be a swimming accident. Takahashi, whose real first name was Kazuo, was discovered floating in the sea near the town of Nago on Wednesday. The location is in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa, a popular island getaway for Japanese tourists. The area … [Read more...] about Yu-Gi-Oh Creator Kazuki Takahashi Dies in Swimming Accident

Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors

The venerable Anime series Y-Gi-Oh! has partnered with APMEX on the release of a line of collectible gold and silver coins. Bucking the cryptocurrency and NFT trend, the coins are physical objects that you can actually pick up and put in your real life pocket! The deal was struck between license holder Konami Cross Media of New York, and APMEX, the nation's largest precious … [Read more...] about Forget Ether Coins and NFT: Yu-Gi-Oh Offers Real Coins for Collectors

PhatMojo Selected As Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Toy Partner

Konami Cross Media NY has named PhatMojo, as the new Master Toy licensee for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand. Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing says the arrangement will see Los Angeles-based PhatMojo producing a full range of Yu-Gi-Oh! toys at different price points, including: playsets, action figures, plush toys, and role-play items. The initial launch of the … [Read more...] about PhatMojo Selected As Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Toy Partner