Netflix continues to be taking part in catch-up after the runaway success of its animated musical KPop Demon Hunters, and which means a whole lot of the merchandising and collaboration offers that ought to most likely have been within the works a very long time in the past are nonetheless trickling in. We’ve gotten a Fortnite crossover, forged appearances on late-night, and a limited theatrical run for individuals to sing alongside to all of the film’s bangers. However now, among the greater toy producers need in on that Huntr/x hysteria, together with Hasbro. Yeah, that most likely means dolls, nevertheless it additionally very seemingly means Magic: The Gathering is about to get one other Secret Lair drop within the coming months.
Hasbro and Netflix announced their new partnership yesterday, October 21, and say they plan to launch “toys, collectibles, games, role-play products and more” that includes Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. The announcement goes on to say that Hasbro is engaged on “dolls, action figures, accessories, collectibles, playsets, [and] collaborations with co-brands.” That final one is attention-grabbing, contemplating Hasbro additionally notes a number of of its manufacturers, and says it is going to be “leveraging the strength of its iconic portfolio” for extra KPop Demon Hunters merchandise. That portfolio contains Hasbro Video games (which is making a Monopoly board sport that includes the characters and iconography from the movie), Wizards of the Coast, Nerf, and…Furby. Pushing the picture of a Rumi-themed Furby from my thoughts with the energy of the Honmoon, the model that’s the most attention-grabbing in that line-up is Wizards of the Coast, the corporate behind Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. The buying and selling card sport has essentially become Fortnite: The Card Game with its myriad crossovers and collaborations bringing characters and art work from properties like Sonic, PlayStation Studios’ portfolio, and Final Fantasy to its booster packs.
Whereas the precise Magic: The Gathering neighborhood is fairly cut up on WOTC’s deal with crossovers, individuals who don’t play the sport, like myself, usually tend to get in a digital queue for a Secret Lair drop if it has characters we all know. I’ve the Shadow the Hedgehog card sitting on my shelf proper now. Would I throw down some money for playing cards of my demon-slaying queens? Yeah, fucking most likely. I performed Fortnite for the primary time so I may skydive to “How It’s Done” and headshot some fools. You suppose I received’t pay cash for a high-quality card? I’m a mark. I can complain in regards to the crossover slop all day, however I’m simply as unhealthy as anybody. I’ll clap and cheer for playing cards with bespoke holographic patterns made to appear like the Honmoon. You suppose you’re higher than me? I can’t hear you over the sound of me ordering tickets to my third sing-along showing next week.
