Amin Abbas 

Launching in 1996, Yu-Gi-Oh is a Japanese manga series that took the world by storm, going on to spawn a range of TV shows, video games, card games and now, an additional series of Pop! Vinyls to celebrate the 25th anniversary.

Yu-Gi-Oh! tells the tale of Yugi Mutou, a timid young boy who loves all sorts of games, but is often bullied. One day, he solves an ancient puzzle known as the Millennium Puzzle, causing his body to play host to a mysterious spirit with the personality of a gambler.

From that moment onwards, whenever Yugi or one of his friends are threatened by those with darkness in their hearts, the spirit shows himself and challenges them to dangerous Shadow Games, which reveal the true nature of someone’s heart, the losers of these contests often being subjected to a dark punishment called a Penalty Game. Whether it be cards, dice, or role-playing board games, he will take on challenges from anyone, anywhere.

Speaking exclusively to Arab News Japan, a representative from Monkey Distribution– Funko’s representative in the MENA region said: “ The Yu-Gi-Oh! Funko range comes in time to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Yu-Gi-Oh popularity is on the rise in the Middle East region and continues to be one of the leading TCG in the region and around the world”.

“We’re truly excited and to all the fans we can say it’s time to duel and collect these amazing Funko Pop figures!” he added.

Fans can own the Funko’s entire new wave of Yu-Gi-Oh! Pop! Vinyl figures including: Pharaoh Atem on Throne Metallic Deluxe Pop! Figure, Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon Metallic Pop! Figure, Yami Bakura Pop! Figure, and the Mai Valentine Pop! Figure.

Additionally, in a Super-Sized Pop! Format the following dragons are available Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Stardust Dragon, and Winged Dragon of RA.