It’s that time of year again: summer vacation is drawing to a close and kids are getting ready to back to school. With a new school year, comes news products, and this year SEGA has several new pieces of merchandise for Sonic fans, for sale at a few different retailers.
Check them out below:
- Sonic Lunch Box -$24.99: Time for lunch? No problem! Roll into lunch time with your Sonic the Hedgehog lunch box! Available at: Spencersonline.com
- Sonic “Game Over” Backpack – $65.00: Super dash around the city with the sonic the Hedgehog “Game Over” backpack! With multiple pockets and laptop compartment space, it is sure to carry everything you need! Available at: Sprayground.com
- Sonic Vintage Backpack – $41.99: Race into the school year with the sonic the Hedgehog backpack! Available at: Spencersonline.com
- Sonic and Knuckles Men’s Tee – $29.00: Complete your outfit with the Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles tee! Available at: Urbanoutfitters.com
- Sonic Juniors and Women’s Tie-DyeTee – $22.90: Keep summer alive and stay on trend with the Sonic the Hedgehog tie-dye tee-shirt! Available at: Forever21
- Sonic Men’s 5pk Boxer BriefSet – $18.00: Walk or run around in style with the Sonic the Hedgehog men’s boxer set! Available at: Amazon.com
Source: Nintendo Life
Looks like they’re aiming to tap into the nostalgia of the parents who are looking for kit for their kids instead of appealing directly to the kids.
Not convinced that’s a viable strategy, but I guess it’s worth a shot 🙂