Konami has signed licensing agreements to release new Yu-Gi-Oh! product lines for its loyal and growing French fan base and beyond, as announced today by Jennifer Coleman, VP, licensing and marketing, Konami
The effort, led by Francoise Bouvet of MJA Licensing, serving as the sub-agent for Yu-Gi-Oh! in France, is headlined by deals with the leading French manufacturer Plastoys, and Paris-based Kettei Art, which specialises in the design and manufacturing of collectible statues and figurines.
“To mark the anniversary milestone, this is the first time Konami has commissioned statues featured in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series”
Plastoy offers a variety of high-end products for collectors, including: panoramic figurines, bust sculptures, money boxes, puzzles, magnets and key rings. These Yu-Gi-Oh! products will be available throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa territories.
In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series, which premiered on TV Tokyo in October 2004 and follows a new generation of Duelists including a young boy named Jaden Yuki, Kettei Art will offer GX collectible statues of our hero and Zane Truesdale, a fellow Duelist. To mark the anniversary milestone, this is the first time Konami has commissioned statues featured in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series. The collectible GX statues will roll out throughout Europe and the UK
Konami has stated that recent licensing data has revealed that France is the second-largest manga market in the world, topped only by Japan. The result has been a significant demand for manga-related products, leading to success for licensed anime with a fan base that has been growing since the 80s.
