FIVE K LTD. announced on August 20th, 2024 a distribution agreement with BANBO TOYS. The extended partnership includes US exclusive rights to the brand Sockers, an action figure product line that features the world’s best soccer players, to leverage the popularity of the sport taking the country by storm.

Since 2019, Banbo Toys has developed authentic replicas of renowned soccer players from around the world. These replicas are meticulously manufactured with attention to every detail, making them the best collectible figures of the world’s top players. “At Banbo, we have been fortunate to be able to turn our passion for football into our everyday life and with an essential idea “it’s all in the detail’, football lovers can change a basic collection into an exciting hobby,” says Joaquin Gandara, Business Development Manager at Banbo. With more than 90 unique soccer superstars in the collection, the Sockers collection ensures that every aspect of the player and their equipment is taken care of in detail. Banbo Toys crafted these fun figures to closely resemble the players. 

Realistic designs are even more like their real-life soccer players. Each Sockers action figure includes the following:

• Action figures have 8+ multi-point deluxe articulation
•  Action figures available in 7.8” and also 12” sizes
• Authentic jerseys and team equipment styling
• Fans can collect their favorite players featuring superstars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and many more

In addition to the action figures, the launch will also include:

• Branded Diecast Team Buses representing European clubs’ official team buses for famous clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and many more
• Branded 3D team puzzles representing European clubs’ official team buses for famous clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and many more
• Branded 3D Team Shields representing European clubs’ official team buses for famous clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and many more

“Soccer fans, both kids and collectors, are some of the most loyal and passionate fans. We look forward to sharing the roster of incredible soccer superstars, and the unique opportunity for fans to bring their favorite players home,. This will offer a new way for fans of all ages to connect with their favorite players” said Justin King, Senior Vice-President of Sales at Five K Ltd. 

About Banbo Toys

Since 2019, Banbo Toys has created products for fans of sports, TV series, and more. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain, and is dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of sports merchandising products with international licenses. Combining fan favorite players and teams, satisfying the latent demand from fans. Developing innovative, high quality products, with new licenses and a wider catalogue. Offering a wide variety of realistic products, including articulated action figures, caricatured figurines, 3D puzzles and buses.

About Five K Ltd.

Five K Ltd. is a privately held Redmond, WA based company, focused on the sales, marketing and distribution of high-quality toy, sporting goods, and other leisure products brands. The company has been in business since 1996 with additional offices and warehouses located in Morristown, TN. Five K Ltd. markets and sells into all retail channels using its expertise in online marketing and advertising to successfully develop and grow brands.