YuMe Toys details 2026 slate, spanning IP like One Piece, Hello Kitty and Molang

YuMe Toys has detailed its 2026 slate of launches and licensing partnerships.

Expanding its collaboration with with Toei Animation, YuMe is launching a One Piece Barrel Capsule series in EMEA and ANZ next year. Each capsule offers a layered unboxing experience, including a clue card – complete with water-reveal pirate symbols – stickers, a wanted-poster-style checklist and a scene card, before fans reveal one of six figurines. Characters available include Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Chopper and the capsule barrel itself transforms into a display base.

Elsewhere, YuMe has signed a global agreement with Millimages to develop a range of collectibles based on Molang. The line includes keychains and straps, presented in themed mini collections such as Snack Time, Scooter, Animal Costume, Balloon, and Weather.

YuMe has also renewed its licensing agreement with Sanrio to expand its successful Hello Kitty and Friends range across EMEA and ANZ. The refreshed collection introduces figures, figural keyrings, night-lights, pull-back cars, plush, blind-box series and light-up accessories.

Highlights include the Camp Light Keychain Figure & Strap Series, a pocket lantern topped with a character head, and the Mushroom Light Series, where Sanrio favourites sit atop colour-changing night-lights. Core characters include Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi and Cinnamoroll, with a dedicated Kuromi sub-range reflecting the character’s strong following.

“Our 2026 portfolio underlines YuMe’s commitment to building long-term partnerships with world-leading licensors, while delivering innovative, high-quality products that resonate with consumers,” said Michael Kwan, CEO of YuMe Toys.

“From gaming and anime to lifestyle icons, these ranges are designed to offer retailers breadth across toys, gifting and collectibles, while ensuring fans worldwide can engage with the characters they love in fresh and exciting ways.”

The new collections will roll-out in January 2026.

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