Namco Creates Online Retail Store

March 20, 2006, 11:37 am EST
Total comments: 9

Now you can buy all sorts of Namco related goodies (except games).

Namco Networks Expands Presence with Online Retail Store: ClubNAMCO.Com

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2006--Looking for that exclusive PAC-MAN T-shirt or toy? Building on its mobile game success, Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of wireless games and content, today announced that PAC-MAN fans everywhere can purchase exclusive Namco game and character-themed memorabilia from www.clubNAMCO.com.

Recognizing the overwhelming consumer demand for souvenirs that capture the essence of Namco's games, the company is expanding its online presence to provide merchandise from these arcade classics that have become mega-hits on the mobile platform. In addition to these popular collectibles, in the near future, Namco Networks plans to offer exclusive video game ringtones and cell phone wallpaper on the site.

clubNAMCO.com features products, some of which were previously unavailable in the Americas, commemorating arcade hits, such as PAC-MAN(R), Ms. PAC-MAN(R), Galaga(R) and Dig Dug(R). Especially popular and generating high demand is a series of mechanical plush PAC-MAN toys, which debuted at the consumer technology show, DigitalLife 2005 in New York City. These battery-powered toys feature the infamous and evasive PAC-MAN and those pesky ghosts, Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. Other game-themed products include T-shirts, collectible figures and even a PAC-MAN-shaped cushion.

"There has been so much enthusiasm around the 25th anniversary of PAC-MAN and the related merchandise showcased at E3 and DigitalLife," said Scott Rubin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Namco America. "We are excited to give fans of PAC-MAN and other retro classics the opportunity to purchase these specialty items they've been waiting for. clubNAMCO.com is the next step in Namco Network's vision of providing game fans with a complete mobile and online entertainment experience."

Talkback

StrellMarch 20, 2006

OMGS SO CUTE.

I wants the little Pac-mans!

vuduMarch 20, 2006

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Now you can buy all sorts of Pac-Man related goodies (except games).

Fixed.

Seriously, there's nothing but Pac-Man stuff there. Where's my talking Lloyd plushie?

(On a side note, does anyone remember the exact words Lloyd says after they get the fire demon? Something about "I'd say cool stuff like Burninator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!". I remember nearly falling off the couch laughing so hard.

StrellMarch 20, 2006

I want Katamari stuff.

NinGurl69 *hugglesMarch 20, 2006

Raine and Sheena cosplay figures, where are you

Magus19March 20, 2006

He said "I wish I was a summoner so I cool say cool things like, Burn to oblivion!"

PaleMike Gamin, Contributing EditorMarch 20, 2006

I was really expecting to see a black pacman on yellow shirt. Namco should really cash in on PA's popularity.

Shin GallonMarch 20, 2006

It needs Klonoa and Katamari stuff. Until then it's a waste of bandwidth.

KDR_11kMarch 21, 2006

I think I've got a few of those Pac-Man figurines in the mail. Lik-Sang had new stuff you could get for Payback points so I grabbed a whole bunch of figurines since they are so dirt cheap for these points.

But the mail is taking its sweet time again.

vuduMarch 21, 2006