Industry leaders Bandai America Inc. and Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC are merging to become Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.
Bandai America is an established toy manufacturer and licensee of some of today’s most popular brands, including Pac-Man, Tamagotchi, and Dragon Ball. Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC is a leading distributor of officially-licensed collectible and hobby products. While the two have worked cohesively before, the merger represents a symbiotic relationship geared toward collective brand development.
“This company merger marks only the start of an exciting future for Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America as we continue to produce both existing and new products fans are hungry for,” said Shu Takahara, COO of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. “Joining forces will only make us more powerful as each company has unique strengths that will only accelerate with this union.”
