Riot Games Merch Store Incoming [COMPLETED]

RiotRedBeard·12/1/2014, 6:13:07 PM·124 votes·298,017 views

Hey everyone!

We’re glad you could stop by to chat with us. We know that many of you have been excited about merch for a while now, which is why we’re excited to finally share our plans to soon launch a beta version of the Riot Games Merch Store.

We spent the past year building a team specifically dedicated to creating merch and developing an experience that we hope resonates with all of you as League of Legends players and fans.

Today I’m joined by Bradmore (our director of merch) and Riot Tocelot (aka JLeezy, our senior manager leading our store efforts), and we’re going to share some info around our plans for the future of merch and also talk about some of the decisions we made when we kicked off this whole journey. This’ll include why we created a new merch store, why we’re launching in beta and what to expect if your region is not part of the initial beta roll-out. We also want to talk about a few of the items we plan to launch with and how some of that merch came to life. So let’s get rolling… ask us anything!

Edit: We are heading back to work to get cranking on getting the store up and running. Will try to check periodically on the post to answer any questions that may be bubbling up. I love you.

1,107 Comments

Envoy of the End12/1/2014, 6:45:19 PM115 votes

What are the odds of eventually stocking Gnar onesies?

RyuSerabii12/1/2014, 6:18:08 PM100 votes

I think I speak for the people when I ask;

Will you guys sell official Poro plushies?

edit: And maybe a Baron

Moobeat12/1/2014, 6:17:02 PM43 votes

What sort of products will you be launching with? Do you anticipate this to go live before the holiday season concludes? Worldwide shipping options available?

Blackquill12/1/2014, 7:07:33 PM38 votes

Will you also sell replicas of ingame items? For example: Talisman of Ascension, Rengars Bonetooth Necklace or Rabadons Deathcap?

DeltaShadow12/1/2014, 6:29:06 PM37 votes

Will the Ahri nendoroid be sold at the merch store? I wanted one, but couldn't go to worlds to get it.Ahri

Bauhaus12/1/2014, 6:19:00 PM26 votes

Let me cut to the most important question: Will you be selling figures?

SexyTaylorSwift12/1/2014, 6:14:13 PM25 votes

SELL A FIDDLESTICKS HALLOWEEN COSTUME!

One like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FahTpI__HsY

RedWedding12/1/2014, 6:17:38 PM20 votes

For those who have purchased copious amounts of RP, is there a possibility of using these points in the merch store as well as the in-game store?

32338676_DEL12/1/2014, 7:15:50 PM20 votes

Can we get minion shaped pinatas filled with chocolate coins? Also what's your distribution network like, are your fulfillment centres only in NA or do you have continent specific ones, if not is this something you'll look into. I know from other similar projects that very often its just cheaper to ship directly from America to europe rather than to set up a fulfillment center in europe, but the reduced shipping times would be a bonus!

Requine12/1/2014, 6:17:00 PM19 votes

Will you be working with community artists to offer existing products on Etsy or Society6, or will this all be Riot internal art and creations?

The Spoony Bard12/1/2014, 6:40:48 PM15 votes

Can we sign up to be models? I could use a job this season. Trundle

Requine12/1/2014, 6:21:00 PM14 votes

Will Canadians have to deal with massive shipping costs, or will you work to make it as accessible as possible?

bluexy12/1/2014, 6:17:29 PM14 votes

When does the store go live? When? WHEN?

Will it be up in time for Christmas deliveries?

SexyTaylorSwift12/1/2014, 6:19:39 PM14 votes

So on a price scale from Wal-Mart to Gucci (not sure if that is the most expensive, but you get the point), what can we expect? Like, is it going to be $35 for a T-shirt or something that is reasonable?

Probz12/1/2014, 6:34:25 PM11 votes

do you ship the stuff to EU ?

Sir ArmaMalum12/1/2014, 6:15:51 PM10 votes

-raises hand enthusiastically-

So how does one do a 'beta' for a merchandise store? Is it something as vague as an opening sale to grind out a price baseline or is it simply a matter of testing the site's traffic capacity? Or something else entirely?

PowahFTW12/1/2014, 6:38:36 PM9 votes

Hi, will there be a shipping centre from europe? Shipping from America is really pricey (tax + high shipping cost)

Hammer of Thor12/1/2014, 6:17:58 PM9 votes

What areas of Merchandise will the store cover? Will we also expect to possibly see LCS merch as well?

consolation12/1/2014, 7:00:35 PM6 votes

are there going to be jackets/hoodies/tell me all the clothing that i will have the opportunity to buy, will i be able to wear an entire outfit with official rito gear from rito store?

Anime Hunter12/1/2014, 8:01:18 PM5 votes

Might I see a Rengar hoodie to replace the 5 year old Deadmau5 hoodie I still wear.