Brief Summary
This video explores the weirdest official Digimon merchandise released over the franchise's 26-year history. It covers a range of unusual items, from candy makers and Digimon-shaped office supplies to bath sponges and the infamous Angemon earpick. The video also touches on Digimon playsets and the author's fondness for Play-by-Play Palmon figures.
- Candy Makers and Edible Molds
- Digimon-Themed Office Supplies
- Piggy Banks and Alarm Clocks
- Bath Sponges and Interactive Toys
- Play-by-Play Palmon
- Digimon Adventure Tri Pop-Up Store Merchandise
- Digimon Playsets
Intro
The video introduces the topic of weird yet official Digimon merchandise, prompted by a question posed on Twitter. The author expresses personal amusement and fondness for some of the more unusual items in the Digimon franchise's history.
Candy Makers and Office Supplies
The author recalls "Incredible Edibles" candy makers with Digimon-shaped molds, which were part of a broader trend of similar products, including makeup makers. Also mentioned are Digimon-themed office supplies like staplers and calculators shaped like Agumon, which were part of a wave of Digimon-branded products in the early 2000s.
Piggy Banks and Alarm Clocks
The author discusses Digimon piggy banks, noting that while some, like the Tanemon one, are well-designed, others, like the Agumon version, appear somewhat misshapen. The V-mon alarm clock is mentioned as another example of Digimon-themed everyday items.
Walkie-Talkies and Bath Sponges
The video highlights weirder merchandise, including walkie-talkies featuring Tai and Matt with the talk button placed at their belly button, and bath sponges that range from cute to horrifying in design.
Interactive Gilmon and Play-by-Play Palmon
The author briefly mentions an interactive Gilmon toy and then focuses on the Play-by-Play Palmon figures, which they describe as endearingly strange and "can't believe it's not bootleg" in appearance. The author collects these figures, "rescuing" them from eBay listings that have been up for a long time.
Digimon Adventure Tri Pop-Up Store Merchandise
Merchandise from the Digimon Adventure Tri pop-up stores is discussed, including color-changing mugs, an Agumon ramen bowl, and an Agumon glasses case. The author then introduces the most bizarre item: an Angemon earpick, officially licensed but of questionable utility. The author regrets not purchasing it as a novelty item.
Digimon Playsets
The video concludes with a mention of official Digimon playsets that recreated scenes from the anime. The author laments not owning one and expresses uncertainty about whether they were released in Australia.
