MetaZoo Outlines Accessories, Plushies, and Addresses Community Questions

Casters,

MetaZoo TCG used its recent First Friday community Q&A to outline plans for new accessories and merchandise while also addressing ongoing community questions related to marketplace visibility and in-person events.

The discussion focused on near-term confirmations, community engagement initiatives, and transparency around areas where MetaZoo's control is limited.

Accessories and Merchandise in Development

In their official Discord, Ben confirmed that they are actively expanding beyond trading cards in response to sustained community interest in additional product categories.

We’ve also noticed a lot of community members asking for more products that aren’t just cards, and I am happy to let you all know that we are working on accessories as well.

- Ben MetaZoo (MetaTwo)

Among the most frequently requested items, MetaZoo confirmed that card sleeves are officially in development.

Sleeves are happening

- Ben MetaZoo (MetaTwo)

Plush products were also discussed, with MetaZoo confirming that the category is actively being explored and that an initial design has already been completed.

MetaZoo revealed that Bigfoot will be the first cryptid featured as a plush, aligning the merchandise rollout with the company's broader storytelling and branding direction.

Bigfoot will be our first featured cryptid plushie, and there will be much more to learn about Bigfoot in the upcoming comic series.

- Ben MetaZoo (MetaTwo)

Valentine’s Day Community Art Contest

MetaZoo also highlighted a community-focused initiative tied to Valentine’s Day. The company confirmed that a 1/1 Valentine’s Day Frogman artwork, created by long-time MetaZoo artist Lillie McKay, will be awarded to the winner of a fan art contest.

Community members are invited to submit MetaZoo-themed Valentine’s Day concepts through the official fan art channel, with the winning submission scheduled to be announced on Valentine’s Day.

Marketplace Visibility and TCGplayer Access

Questions regarding MetaZoo’s availability on TCGplayer were also addressed during the session. MetaZoo reiterated that while efforts to expand marketplace access are ongoing, final decisions remain with third-party platforms.

It’s just something that we cannot physically push any harder than we already have. TCGplayer makes their own choices. The most that we can do is keep asking, and hope that the community keeps asking, so that they will eventually list our products.

- Ben MetaZoo (MetaTwo)

Ultimately, it is up the the MetaZoo consumers to let TCGplayer know that you want them to carry the new MetaZoo TCG product. If you haven't sent them an email yet, please consider doing so by emailing this address: catalog@tcgplayer.com

Convention and Event Focus

MetaZoo also outlined its approach to in-person appearances, indicating a strategic emphasis on events that align closely with the brand’s cryptid and folklore themes.

Cryptid events! We will be posting announcements for each convention we plan to attend, but look for us at events centered around cryptids and folklore.

- Ben MetaZoo (MetaTwo)

Specific convention appearances have not yet been announced, with MetaZoo stating that individual events will be shared as plans are finalized.