Magic: The Gathering - Merch for the Collectible Card Game
With over 35 million players worldwide and over 20,000 cards available on the market, Magic: The Gathering is considered one of the most successful collectible card games globally. That the game, which has been distributed since 1993, would make such waves was likely beyond anyone’s imagination at the start of its production, because: Magic: The Gathering was originally just a backup product... Were you an enthusiastic Magic player from a young age, or did you fall in love with the collectible cards later on? We have official Magic: The Gathering merch in our collection, featuring many logos and characters printed on T-shirts, accessories, or posters.
The History of Magic: The Gathering
Game designer Richard Garfield planned to release his game “Robo Rally” in 1993. Initially, the renowned Wizards of the Coast publisher was interested. However, the company, facing financial difficulties, realized that producing the game would be too costly and risky. They asked Garfield for an alternative. He presented Magic: The Gathering: A quick card game for in-between - this is how the game was marketed in its original version. The publisher began manufacturing and distribution.
It developed into a worldwide success. Revenues and the number of players increased annually. Thanks to high revenues, Wizards of the Coast almost single-handedly recovered financially and was even acquired by the American game giant Hasbro in 1999. Today, over 35 million players of different ages are regularly captivated by Magic. Exciting tournaments take place worldwide every year.
