Blink-182 is partnering with Bandai Namco's Pac-Man to launch a commemorative merchandise collection at San Diego Comic-Con next weekend [1], [3].
The collaboration merges pop-punk nostalgia with gaming iconography to mark a milestone for one of the era's most influential albums. By leveraging the massive audience at one of the largest fan conventions in the U.S., the partnership targets a cross-section of music and gaming enthusiasts.
The collection celebrates the 25th anniversary [1] of the album “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket,” which was originally released in 2001 [2]. The merchandise line will debut during the 2026 [1] event in San Diego, California.
Blink-182's decision to align with the Pac-Man brand reflects a broader trend of legacy acts utilizing gaming intellectual property to reach younger demographics while appealing to the nostalgia of longtime fans. The event in San Diego is expected to draw significant crowds as the band commemorates the quarter-century mark of the 2001 [2] record.
Details regarding the specific items in the merchandise line have not been fully disclosed, but the partnership represents a strategic tie-in between the music industry and the gaming sector. The appearance at Comic-Con follows a pattern of high-profile entertainment crossovers designed to maximize visibility during the convention's peak attendance window.
“Blink-182 is partnering with Bandai Namco's Pac-Man to launch a commemorative merchandise collection”
This partnership illustrates the growing intersection of music heritage and gaming brands. By tying the 25th anniversary of a 2001 album to a globally recognized gaming icon like Pac-Man, Blink-182 is diversifying its brand reach beyond traditional music channels and tapping into the 'collector culture' prevalent at events like San Diego Comic-Con.
