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Creating exclusive early access for young enthusiasts can foster a deep sense of community and excitement. By offering new products like Beyblades first to club members during a pop-up event, you build anticipation and a unique buying expe…
Read the post →🔥 OUR WHATNOT GURU WENT ON A MISSION 🔥 He headed out West to a card show and came back LOADED. We're talking ETBs for DAYS — and this stuff is already flying off the shelves.👇 You need to get in here and see what he pulled up. Trust us,…
Read the post →Animated Shows, VeeCon, and Why We're Betting on This Brand If you only look at VeeFriends as a collectibles brand, you're missing what Gary Vaynerchuk is actually building. VeeCon is the clearest example. Every year, Gary hosts a multi-da…
Read the post →The excitement of giveaways is undeniable! We've recently given away Pokemon booster boxes and Master Grade Gundam models, and there's always something new and exciting on the horizon. Don't miss out on your chance to win – participating i…
Read the post →Discovering a place with an incredible variety of items, from Beyblades and Legos to Pokémon, Hot Wheels, and Tech Decks, is a treasure trove for any shopper. This spot boasts a complete candy section and a soda bar, truly offering 'everyt…
Read the post →The Kid Who Sold Baseball Cards at a Flea Market Before there was VeeFriends, there was a kid at a New Jersey flea market selling baseball cards to anyone who'd stop and listen. That kid grew up to be Gary Vaynerchuk — "GaryVee" — one of t…
Read the post →Why We Chose to Carry VeeFriends at Izzi's Gym We recently started stocking VeeFriends at Izzi's Gym — and I want to explain the thinking behind it, because it goes deeper than just carrying a popular product. VeeFriends is Gary Vaynerchuk…
Read the post →VeeFriends Super Stickers have arrived at Izzi's Gym! 🎉 We only got 180 hangers — and they WILL go fast. Gary Vaynerchuk wanted these in the hands of kids, and we're honoring that. So this week, Super Stickers are KIDS ONLY. 🙌 We don't o…
Read the post →I built a chatbot for Izzi's Gym and I'm kind of obsessed with it. It connects to our live card buying inventory AND our Square POS in real time — so when a customer asks "do you have Surging Sparks in stock?" it actually knows the answer…
Read the post →Hot Wheels has evolved into a true collector's phenomenon, blurring the lines between toy cars and sought-after collectibles. Beyond iconic models like the Ford Escort, their universe expands through extensive collaborations. From Mario Ka…
Read the post →🍪 IZZI NATION — I NEED YOUR HELP 🍪 I've been doing my part. Truly. Thin Mints for breakfast, Samoas as a snack, Tagalongs after dinner. I am COMMITTED. But I can only eat so many boxes, and we've got Girl Scout Cookies available at the s…
Read the post →TikTok's new local feed feature might be the best thing to happen to small businesses this year. Here's why I'm excited: We opened Izzi's Gym in Sioux Falls in March 2025. In less than a year, we've built one of the most passionate communi…
Read the post →We are SO excited to be part of this. Izzi's Gym is officially on the VeeFriends site as part of their latest launch — and honestly, seeing our name up there gave us chills. When we opened less than a year ago, we had a simple goal: build…
Read the post →The world of collectibles is constantly expanding, with exciting cross-universe collaborations becoming the norm. We're seeing brands like Hot Wheels and Beyblade team up with major franchises such as Spider-Man and Star Wars. The recent a…
Read the post →Another review that just warms the soul. Take a second and read that. Now ask yourself — when's the last time you saw someone write something like this about Target? About Walmart? About any big box store? You don't. Because you can't manu…
Read the post →This is why we do it. Every single day we're open, we get comments like these. By the dozens. People feel comfortable here. They feel happy here. They feel like they belong here. That didn't happen by accident. My brother Nick and I built…
Read the post →All 200 pieces of Ascended Heroes are gone. We had a line a mile long. And every single kid who showed up went home with something. Every. Single. One. Did we tick off some adults? Yes. Do I care? Not even a little. If Pokémon entrusts me…
Read the post →Something we're really excited about at Izzi's Gym: Real kids. Talking about toys. Not adults trying to guess what a kid might like. Not marketing copy written in a boardroom. Just us asking the actual kids who walk through our doors what…
Read the post →Yesterday was One Piece EB03 release day. Lines out the door before we even opened. One of the most sought-after sets we've seen. We sold out. But not the way you might think. The vast majority went straight to our community — the regulars…
Read the post →Comparing Hot Wheels to Fortnite in the toy car world highlights its comprehensive approach to brand collaborations. The Mario Kart partnership, in particular, offers a nostalgic appeal for fans of the game, bringing virtual vehicles into…
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