Wednesday, May 2, 2012

What are the Weirdest Avengers Merchandise Tie-Ins?

It has been years in the making. It is epic in scope. It contains elements beloved by millions. "It" is the marketing campaign for the hotly anticipated superhero gathering The Avengers, and as promotional surges go, those are high standards to maintain. Hence the $100 million worth of international promotional partnerships formed by Marvel and Disney — although, with such a global presence, it seems natural that a few of their marketing and merchandising moves would make less impact than Mj�lnir. Behold the weirdest of what you may find touting the the comic-book blockbuster in the United States and beyond.

Avengers Desk

Breaking the mold from conventional products — and conventional fanboys — is this customized collector's desk, created by Tom Spina Designs. Made for a dedicated fan with a collection of screen props, this desk features items gathered from Captain America, Iron Man and all of their Avengers peers.

This calls to mind another high end piece of furniture based on the franchise...

Avengers S.H.I.E.L.D. Desk

Studio Dror created a S.H.I.E.L.D desk in conjunction with movie partner Acura. The spartan surface hides a number of compartment, hidden speakers and an iPod dock. The overall appearance calls to mind a possible scene where the members of the team turn to Thor's Nordic experience to help them decipher the arcane instructions to an IKEA design.

Meanwhile, though the snake-oil element of power/balance bracelets has largely been exposed here in the U.S., it looks as if Japan still clings to the supposed benefits of these adornments. Fashioned after Tony Stark's suit-summoning device seen on screen, the firm Colantotte offers its Limited Edition Avengers Magtitan Neo Legend bracelet in titanium, stainless steel, and carbon fiber:…

Source: http://www.celebrities.com/celebrities-gossip/what-are-the-weirdest-avengers-merchandise-tie-ins/

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