Funko Announces Bandai as Exclusive Distribution Partner Across Japan
February 14 2020 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading
pop culture consumer products company, today announced that Bandai,
the Japanese manufacturer and toy licensee, will become the
exclusive distributor for Funko products across Japan.
Bandai will take full control of the distribution channel in Q4
of this year, with the goal of bringing gaming, anime, movie and
television Pop! vinyl figurines to mass market within Japan.
“Japanese pop culture fans will be overjoyed to know that we
have exclusively partnered with Bandai to distribute Funko Pop!
vinyl figures, soft lines, plush and board games within Japan,”
said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko. “Partnering with Bandai is yet
another example of the investment we are making in our global
distribution and commitment to service our retail partners and
consumers across the world."
“We are delighted that we now have a business partnership with
Funko. We recognize that Funko Pop! is one of the most popular
vinyl figures in the world and they’ve established a strong brand
in the market. We look forward to expanding Pop! in our market and
in global business together,” said Shinjiro Kaji, General Manager
of Asia Toy Strategy Department of BANDAI CO., LTD.
Funko has an extensive portfolio of content providers and
licenses within the anime genre. Some of the bestselling properties
include Dragonball Z, My Hero Academia and Naruto.
About Funko, Inc.
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop
culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and
distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple
categories, including vinyl figures, board games, action toys,
plush, games, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who
seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture
brands and characters. Learn more at https://funko.com/, and
follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram
(@OriginalFunko).
About BANDAI CO., LTD
BANDAI CO., LTD (“BANDAI”) is the manufacturer across multiple
categories, including Toys, Vending, Life style product and toy
licensee of some of the most popular brands in toys and animation,
interactive entertainment in Japan. The vision of the three-year
plan since 2018 is “Break Out of the Box. Wow the World!”. BANDAI
aims to become global leaders in the character and entertainment
businesses. Find out more about our expertise in connecting and
fresh ways at https://www.bandai.co.jp/.
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