JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Merchandise
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the most revolutionary and original stories in the current anime and manga industry. Its incomparable and extravagant design, as well as its colorful sceneries, led to an immediate success after its first release. Despite being a series that started almost 30 years ago, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is still very relevant in the anime market. Its manga was first published in 1987 and its current anime adaptation began in 2012. Still, fans of the series are very loyal and buy a lot of merchandise related to the series. This is not only because of the fans of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, but because these products reflect the uniqueness of the series. They have a unique style that is hardly comparable with the merchandise of other series. The impossible poses of the characters and their strong muscles are just some of the signature signs of Jojo’s merchandise.
There are a lot of Jojo related products of many kinds. Among them are popular items like the following: “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Mask and Sound Effects Bath Towel”, “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Shot Glasses” and “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Full Metal Wall Clock (Part 2) - The Pillar Men”.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Mask and Sound Effects Bath Towel
This unique cotton towel shows the mysterious stone mask that appears in Jojo’s Part 1. The famous logo of the series appears in the upper right corner in red. In the center of this black bath towel, the grey mask is displayed in a large size. The lighting and shadows of the image give a realistic and very sinister look to this mask. Around this magical mask, there are numerous Japanese sound effects in red that are iconic to the Jojo’s series. The sounds popularized by the Jojo’s like “Dododo” or “Gogogo” bring a great sense of tension to the image. This stone mask is the very same one that turns Dio into a powerful vampire. When the mask begins to activate, it emits eerie sounds that would terrify even the bravest of heroes. This oversized towel will envelop its wearer with the intimidating energy of this powerful mask.
- Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
- Size: 1200 x 600 mm (approx. 47.2 x 23.6 inches)
- Material: Cotton pile
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Shot Glasses
This merchandise shows two shot glasses inspired by Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. The box is colored with shades of fuchsia and gold and holds two glasses that show the spectacular style of the series. These two glasses are transparent and each has a character inscribed on its surface in black. On one hand, the first glass features Joseph Joestar, the grandson of the first Jojo, Jonathan Joestar. The other glass, however, features Caesar Zeppeli, Joseph’s battle partner. They are both featured in their famous cool combat poses that are probably too hard to mimic in real life. Joseph is accompanied by the Jojo family’s star-shaped birthmark, while Caesar comes with the hamon-filled bubbles he uses to attack. On the back of each glass is the Red Stone of Aja, along with the name of the series and the title of Part 2 (“Battle Tendency”).
- Release date: August 2013
- Size: 70 x 52 mm / 2.8’’ x 2.0’’
- Material: Glass
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Full Metal Wall Clock (Part 2) - The Pillar Men
This spectacular metal wall clock features three of the most iconic Super-Human Pillar Men from Part 2: Battle Tendency. Its design features grey and black colors. The Red Stone of Aja at the top of the clock and its hands bring some color to the image. The clock numbers are written in Roman numerals, giving it an even more exotic touch. In the center of the image are three of the Pillar Men breaking through the walls that held them prisoner. Their poses and muscular bodies are as epic as their power and abilities. This clock transmits a powerful energy. Hung in the best side of the house, it can protect anyone from the most unstoppable forces.
- Release date: September 2013
- Manufacturer: Di Molto Bene
- Size:
- Diameter: 293 mm
- Depth: 43 mm
- Power Source: 1 AA battery (sold separately)
- Materials: Aluminium, glass
About Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
The anime adaptation of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is produced by David Productions, directed by Naokatsu Tsuda, and broadcasted on Tokyo MX, MBS, RKB, TBC, CBC and BS11 from October 2012. It tells the story and legacy of the Joestar family and the evil vampire, Dio Brando, through many different generations. The series is divided into different parts that are totally self-contained and independent of each other, though there are sometimes some loose connections between parts. Each part takes place in a different time and location. Every part enjoys its own set of aesthetics, settings, and even particular genres. To this day, it is still a great success both in Japan and worldwide.
Reviews
Merchandise based on Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is an overwhelming success. In fact, many retailers list much of Jojo’s merchandise as completely out of stock, as they are generally highly demanded products. As such, when pre-orders launch, there are usually plenty of fans on the waiting list. Hence, Jojo’s merchandise tends to run out of stock very quickly. In addition, the reviews of those lucky fans who managed to get their hands on any Jojo product usually write very positive comments about them. Not only do they highlight their indisputable originality, but also their amazing quality.
Links
Stone Mask and Sound Effects Bath Towel
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Shot Glasses
Full Metal Wall Clock Part 2 The Pillar Men
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Label