Retail Partnerships

Design-led display objects for modern nostalgia.

Slam Dunks Studios is a Canadian design studio transforming cultural artifacts โ€” like Pokรฉmon trading cards โ€” into intentional everyday objects.


We create small-batch desk and lifestyle pieces that:


  • Elevate singles beyond binders

  • Encourage display, not storage

  • Turn nostalgia into design


Our products are not collectibles.

They are objects designed to live in space.

Short introduction

Why It Works In-Store

Most card shops display singles in:
โ€ข Binders
โ€ข Glass cases
โ€ข Top loaders
โ€ข Shoe boxes

We create physical objects that help customers:
โ€ข See their singles differently
โ€ข Imagine them at home
โ€ข Justify higher-value purchases

A $15โ€“$40 single becomes a $50โ€“$90 lifestyle object when framed intentionally.

This increases:
โ€ข Basket size
โ€ข Emotional attachment
โ€ข Store differentiation

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Core Products

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A functional planter with an integrated trading card display window.

Best for:
โ€ข Grass, water, or theme-based singles
โ€ข Premium holo placements
โ€ข Counter display or lifestyle section
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What Makes This Different

  • Designed and produced in small batches
  • No mass Amazon distribution
  • No race-to-the-bottom pricing
  • No artificial rarity marketing

We operate on restraint, not hype.

Retailers receive:

  • Consistent pricing structure
  • Limited drop quantities
  • Clear product storytelling
  • Social media amplification from the studio

Wholesale & Consignment Options

We offer:

Wholesale (preferred)

  • Standard keystone margins
  • Minimum opening order
  • Local delivery available (Ontario priority)

Test Placement / Consignment

  • Limited units
  • 60/40 split (retailer 60%)
  • 30โ€“45 day pilot window

Local-first partnerships prioritized.

are we a fit?

We work best with:

  • Independent card shops
  • Design-forward retailers
  • Streetwear or sneaker boutiques
  • Gift stores with curated inventory

Not a fit for:

  • Big box retail
  • Heavy discount environments
  • High-volume liquidation stores
what we believe

brand philosophy

โ€œStudioโ€ comes from the Latin studium โ€” to study.

We believe nostalgia deserves intention.

Slam Dunks Studios exists to remix old culture with new form โ€” responsibly and with restraint.