Emily the Strange drops into Forbidden Planet with all-new merchandise – downthetubes.net

In a deal brokered by Sagoo, Cosmic Debris’ European representative, Emily the Strange arrives in Forbidden Planet stores and on forbiddenplanet.com this summer – featuring a range of licensed apparel, giftware and homewares based on the popular character, originally created by artist Rob Reger.

The range includes limited edition pin badges, beanies, tote bags, t-shirts, and more.

“It’s an honour and pleasure to be working so closely with the legendary comic book store Forbidden Planet to create this unique custom designed and exclusive product,” says Rob.

“What a thrill to bring more Emily merchandise to our customers,” says Anthony Garnon, FP’s Head of Pop Culture. “They’ve known and loved the character for over twenty years, thanks to Rob Reger’s fantastic comic books and novels.

“We’re drawing on Emily’s strong visual identity to ignite our unique range of product – Emily’s irreverent spirit resonates with our customers, and Rob’s distinctive artwork delivers that irreverence with an edgy, hypnotic beauty.”

“It’s a great moment for us and fans in the UK and Europe to see Emily coming back in the spotlight at Forbidden Planet,” says Veronique Pichon of Sagoo, the independent agency based in Paris, created in 2007, representing a wide range of Brands and Artists across Europe and internationally, including The Beatles, David Bowie, Gorillaz and Joy Division.

• The full Emily the Strange range is available now in Forbidden Planet stores throughout the UK and at forbiddenplanet.com (Affiliate Link)

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John  is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of  comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.