Yacht Club Games Teaches a Masterclass in Physical Merch with Mina the Hollower Collection
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Yacht Club Games has partnered with iam8bit to release a premium physical merchandise collection for Mina the Hollower, featuring a 3-disc vinyl soundtrack, a replica journal notebook, and blind-box keychains.
Physical gaming collections have evolved far beyond basic pre-order bonuses into prized collector items, and Yacht Club Games understands this cultural shift better than most. Following the massive critical and commercial success of their Game Boy Color-inspired Soulslike, Mina the Hollower, the indie powerhouse is teaming up with iam8bit to launch a premium physical merchandise line. For a community that fell in love with the game's retro aesthetic and punishing combat earlier this year, this drop leans heavily into the tangible nostalgia that modern players crave.
The centerpiece of the collaboration is a gorgeous three-disc vinyl soundtrack capturing the game's atmospheric audio. Alongside the vinyl, the collection features a replica of the protagonist's journal styled as an elaborately decorated notebook, plus a series of blind-box keychains featuring Mina. Players who want the complete set can opt for the Bone Up Bundle Edition priced at $89.99, bundling the vinyl, notebook, and a blind box into one package.
Preorders are live now through August 17 on the official iam8bit store, with shipping slated to kick off in the final quarter of the year. While digital downloads and streaming playlists dominate our daily rotations, drops like this prove that physical keepsakes hold a unique, community-driven value for dedicated fans. Head over to Polygon for the full breakdown and original coverage.
Tags: Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games, iam8bit, Merchandise, Indie Games
Original article: Polygon