Borderlands 3

Mayhem is coming on Sept. 13, when Gearbox Software and 2K unleash Borderlands 3the much-anticipated next installment of their popular video game series. And yes, there will be toys to accompany the mayhem.

Minted Labs secured a license to produce collectibles inspired by the game, inking a deal that will allow for the design and creation of Soft Statues, PVC statues, plush, and Ultra Real action figures.

“We are so thrilled to be partnered with Gearbox Software and 2K,” says Carlos Lopez, chief creative officer at Minted Labs. It’s so exciting to be able to work on so many amazing characters from such a beloved franchise like Borderlands.”

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Minted Labs introduced its unique Soft Statue category at Toy Fair New York with a 15-inch depiction of Nemesis from Capcom‘s Resident Evil series. The company’s next release is a 15-inch Mega Man Soft Statue, scheduled for release in August.

“As avid fans and gamers themselves, Minted Labs brings innovation and authenticity to all of their product lines and is excited to bring the Borderlands story to life,” says Heidi Schwartz from Universal Branding & Media, Minted Labs official licensing agent.

Borderlands 3 will be available in a variety of configurations for Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC.

Photo: 2K Games

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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