Recently, ThinkGeek decided to launch gaming subscription boxes for fans that just can't get enough of its unique merchandise and collectibles.
Those who sign up for the service are guaranteed to receive three Capsule boxes, which each include more than $50 worth of merchandise and feature everything from art posters, household products, replicas, and t-shirts. In addition, ThinkGeek will be giving away an exclusive pin of its mascot Timmy to the first 1,000 consumers who sign up to receive the gaming subscription boxes.
Chris Berejik, the Vice President of E-Commerce and Marketing at ThinkGeek, explained the company's decision to launch the gaming subscription boxes by saying, "At ThinkGeek we are obsessed with sharing with our fans unusual and fun merchandise that stimulate their imaginations and fuel their geek core."
Gaming Subscription Boxes
The ThinkGeek Capsule is a Limited Edition Service for Avid Gamers
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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