Funko, the company known for their Pop toys, which depict athletes, movie characters, bands, pretty much any pop culture figure in history, reportedly plans to “eliminate” between $30 million and $36 million in its figurines due to decreasing demand in toys.
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California Assemblyman Reintroduces Paper Receipt-Limiting Legislation
A California State Assemblyman is pushing legislation that would only allow businesses to issue paper receipts upon requests as a means of limiting waste and exposure to chemically coated paper. Assemblyman Phil Ting, representing San Francisco and San Mateo County, re-introduced AB 1347, otherwise known as “Skip the Slip,” in a video demonstrating the sometimes…
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Read MoreChrysler’s Athleisure Line Is a Lesson In How Merchandise Changes Brand Perception
Chrysler is joining the growing list of automotive companies expanding their branded merchandise capabilities in the hopes of creating a brand aesthetic tailor-made for the 21st Century. Its new athleisure and lifestyle line features minimal branding but maximum cool factor…
Read MoreMiller High Life Created Beer-Infused ‘Dive Bar’ Popsicles (Complete With Tobacco Smoke)
Miller High Life created the “Dive Bar” popsicle, meant to invoke every sensory experience of being in a real-life dive bar. The frozen treats are made with peanuts, dark chocolate (to represent wood paneling), caramel (for the sticky floors), and even a hint of tobacco smoke. They’re also 5% ABV. The bars are available in two ways…
Read MoreThe Best Football Stadium Promo Might Be This Montreal Alouettes Poutine Helmet
If you’re not familiar with poutine, it’s a dish made up of french fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy, which was created in Quebec. Apparently, the Montreal Alouettes Canadian football team thinks poutine is best served in a replica helmet, because that’s the team’s latest stadium promo…
Read MoreTri-Mountain Announces Closing After Nearly 30 Years
Tri-Mountain announced yesterday that it will cease operations “in the near future” after almost 30 years in business. In a release, the company said that its stock, blank inventory will be available on a final sale business through tomorrow. Decorated orders already in the works will be delivered as planned, but Tri-Mountain won’t accept…
Read MoreUFC Partners With Amazon for Print-On-Demand Licensed Merchandise
UFC announced that it will start working with Amazon Merch on Demand for branded products. The collection, which is available on Amazon, includes licensed apparel like T-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts and tank tops; as well as smartphone cases, workout products, bags and more…
Read MorePatagonia’s New Tee-Cycle T-shirts Are Made From Old, Recycled T-shirts
Patagonia recently set up an apparel repair center in Amsterdam to try to minimize apparel waste. But, for those garments beyond just repair, Patagonia is turning old shirts into new ones. The brand’s new Tee-Cycle T-shirts are made with 100% recycled materials, including fibers made using post-consumer recycled cotton from old T-shirts…
Read MoreMTV ‘Merch Masters’ Is a Design Competition for Music Merchandise
Anyone who discounts branded merchandise as cheap junk doesn’t know all of the work that goes into a well-executed product. Apparently, MTV knows how tough it is, and created a “Project Runway”-style show where designers compete to create the flashiest, most memorable and most stylish branded merchandise for musical artists…
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