Video game franchises have a knack for coming up with unique ways to market their products, from quirky tie-ins to downright bizarre merchandise offerings. Let's dive into some of the strangest pieces of memorabilia that have been produced over the years.
8 Xbox's Lynx Toiletries
Smell Your Game
Xbox's collaboration with Lynx resulted in a line of toiletries featuring scents like 'Lift Your Game.' Despite the attempt to appeal to gamers, the products missed the mark with their outdated approach.
7 Red Dead Redemption 2 Candles
Burn, Baby, Burn
Rockstar Games introduced candles shaped like barrels and dynamite inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2, offering fans a unique olfactory experience to complement their gaming sessions.
6 F.E.A.R. 3 Alma Wade Statue
Fear And Loading
The collector's edition of FEAR 3 included a strikingly unusual bonus - a naked Alma Wade statue with a glow-in-the-dark fetus. This eerie piece certainly stands out among gaming collectibles.
5 Resident Evil Cologne
The Scent Of Survival
Capcom's Resident Evil cologne and deodorant line, inspired by the game's first-aid spray, offers fans a chance to embrace the survival horror essence in a whole new way.
4 Metal Gear Solid 5 Phone Case
Snake Sneak System
Sentinel's Metal Gear Solid 5 phone case transformed iPhones into tactical gadgets, appealing to fans of the franchise who wanted to carry a piece of the game with them.
3 Nintendo Cereal System
Morning Media Munch
Nintendo's short-lived cereal brand featured characters from popular games and included fun edible shapes, trading cards, and the chance to win Nintendo-themed prizes.
2 Saints Row 4 Dubstep Gun
Wub A Dub Dub
The 'Super Dangerous Wad Wad Edition' of Saints Row 4 offered extravagant perks, including a replica of the in-game Dubstep Gun, catering to fans of the franchise's over-the-top style.
1 Dying Light Apocalypse Bunker
No Zombies Allowed
The 'My Apocalypse' edition of Dying Light offered a unique survival package, including an apocalypse bunker, showcasing the extreme lengths some games go to in creating collectibles.