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Your fearless leader did it again. 😎 Izzi's Gym has officially secured a Topps distributor account. Our allocations will be small to start, but we've got some exciting releases on the way: ⚔️ 2025 Star Wars - Smuggler's Outpost Hobby — 03…
Read the post →So excited for you, I used Collectr every day and I couldn't imagine life without it.
Read the post →I cannot believe nobody in South Dakota had claimed this plate. I own the largest Pokémon card shop in the state and the POKEMON vanity plate was just... sitting there. Waiting for me. Consider it claimed. 🎴 Izzi's Gym — Sioux Falls, SD
Read the post →Every time we release a highly anticipated product at Izzi's Gym, we make a promise to our community — and we keep it. ✅ No scalpers. Ever. Our limited releases go to real fans, not resellers flipping product for 3x the price online. ✅ Alw…
Read the post →We had a problem at Izzi's Gym: only 60% of new customers were signing up for our free loyalty program. The hypothesis? The only way to sign up was during checkout — and by that point, customers are ready to walk out the door. Even if it's…
Read the post →The Pokémon Company International acquiring Excell Brands is a big deal. Let's talk about what it actually means. When a brand becomes its own distributor, it controls everything — who gets product, how much, and on what terms. That's not…
Read the post →🚨 JUST DROPPED AT IZZI'S GYM 🚨 Celebrations are IN THE BUILDING! We haven't seen these hit our shelves in a long time — and honestly? We're not sure when we'll see them again. If you've been hunting these, now is your moment. These will…
Read the post →Who else is heading to GAMA Expo 2026 in Louisville, KY? (March 1-5) For those who don't know, GAMA Expo is the premier trade show for the hobby games and tabletop industry — bringing together hundreds of publishers, distributors, and stor…
Read the post →📢 Heads up, Izzi's Gym fam! We're in the middle of a MASSIVE inventory project on our Magic: The Gathering and One Piece collections — and until we get it wrapped up, we're temporarily pausing buying in those categories. This weekend, we…
Read the post →One of the strongest themes at Toy Fair this year: the industry is making a serious push to bring girls into traditionally boy-driven segments — models, LEGO, trading cards, and beyond. We've been watching this play out in our own store, a…
Read the post →We're thrilled to announce that Izzi's Gym is officially part of the VeeFriends Super Stickers Spectacular Series launch! 🎉 This is our first time stepping into the VeeFriends universe and we couldn't be more excited to see how our commun…
Read the post →Breaking news: Nick has agreed to unlock the cage for 5 whole days. After the success of my last approved leave (NYC, you may remember), I've been granted permission to attend GAMA Expo in Louisville, KY — March 2-4. The premier tabletop g…
Read the post →3am alarm. Home by 11am. Time to build. Toy Fair NYC was an absolute eye-opener. I knew the toys and collectibles landscape was big — I didn't realize just HOW big. The sheer number of incredible products, amazing companies, and talented p…
Read the post →Day 1 at New York Toy Fair — the momentum is real. 😎 The Kayou booth was packed from open to close. Licensors, media, distributors, retailers, true fans — nonstop conversations all day. We showed up with a powerful IP lineup and strong pr…
Read the post →In a delightful moment, a child shares their fondness for the characters from My Little Pony, especially Princess Cadence. It's heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and genuine appreciation for the beauty and charm of these characters.…
Read the post →Day 1 at NY Toy Fair — and I am PUMPED. Woke up at 5am to make sure I wasn't late for a 1-hour meeting with Kayou, and let me tell you... it was worth every minute of lost sleep. I am SO excited about what's coming this year. The cards the…
Read the post →Still not done! 📦 Another round of Pokemon blind boxes just landed. Seriously, we can't stop. Come check out the full selection before your favorites disappear!
Read the post →After leaving teelaunch, I thought my trade show days were behind me. However, I'm glad they aren't, as I am having a great time discovering new products and meeting new people.
Read the post →Can't sleep. Too excited. Tomorrow I'm hitting the floor at NY Toy Fair to find the next wave of products for our community back in Sioux Falls. There's something surreal about trading our quiet South Dakota nights for the chaos of Manhatt…
Read the post →I will do anything to have a row of them in my store !!!
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