Activision-Blizzard Founds Consumer Products Division (Merch and Toys)

[Steel]

[quote]Activision Blizzard announced today that it has formed a new division outside of gaming. The company didn't share any specifics, but the Consumer Products unit will likely oversee things like toys and collectibles. Heading up the new division as its president and CEO is Tim Kilpin, who previously worked on at toy giant Mattel and entertainment behemoth Disney.

"Inspiring play, competition, and community underpins everything we do, and giving audiences new ways to experience our franchises is core to this commitment," Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said in a statement. "Under Tim's leadership, we will elevate our consumer product offerings to the same level of exceptional quality as our games and transform the ways audiences connect with the characters they love in their everyday lives."

The Consumer Products division's directive is to "expand and deepen audience engagement with Activision Blizzard's iconic franchises through long-term retail partnerships, high-quality products, and all new consumer experiences."[/quote]
[url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/after-film-and-tv-activision-forms-toy-division/1100-6447459/]Gamespot[/url]

[papaya]

hooray i can finally get a tracer action figure

[redBadger]

[QUOTE=papaya;51767683]hooray i can finally get a tracer action figure[/QUOTE]

best part is that it doesn't have to open its mouth

[jimbobjoe1234]

Give me Roadhog. I need him.

[FunnyStarRunner]

[QUOTE=redBadger;51767702]best part is that it doesn't have to open its mouth[/QUOTE]

I'm sure some people would be disappointed by that.

[KamikazeZombie]

Some Overwatch figurines that aren't chibi would be great

[conco]

yeah now i can get a figurine of my favorite WoW character lunara

[lilguy]

[QUOTE=X6ZioN6X;51767750]Some Overwatch figurines that aren't chibi would be great[/QUOTE]

You mean not shitty, generic Funko Pop! vinyl figures? There's the Overwatch statues that Blizzard sells for $150 each.
[url]http://gear.blizzard.com/overwatch/reaper-statue[/url]
[url]http://gear.blizzard.com/overwatch-tracer-statue[/url]

[WishesForFishes]

[QUOTE=lilguy;51767838]statues[/QUOTE]

gross

[Nidhogg]

And that is gross why?

[Spazi]

About time. Half of my friends are throwing money at the screen already.

[ScriptKitt3h]

TBH I'd be up for Blizz doing a deal with Lego to make some type of merch crossover, given how many [I]other[/I] media franchises make stuff with them. An Overwatch Lego set would probably sell like hotcakes.

[-Chief-]

It'd be cool if Blizzard had some kind of deal with Good Smile Company. I'd like to see some Overwatch Nendoroids/Figmas.

[lonefirewarrior]

[I]OVERWATCH: [B]THE FLAMETHROWER[/B]![/I]

[editline]2nd February 2017[/editline]

TM

[Skarphedinn]

[QUOTE=ScriptKitt3h;51768805]TBH I'd be up for Blizz doing a deal with Lego to make some type of merch crossover, given how many [I]other[/I] media franchises make stuff with them. An Overwatch Lego set would probably sell like hotcakes.[/QUOTE]

Thrall Megablocks.

[SteakStyes]

Why do I have a feeling is that all that will come of this are Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo and Overwatch themed Skylanders figures? Naturally toned down enough so that children will want them.

[mikerocks]

Giant foam shoulder pads maybe?