Retail Partnerships
Slam Dunks Studios is a Canadian design studio transforming cultural artifacts — like Pokémon trading cards — 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.
Why It Works In-Store
Most card shops display singles in:
• Binders
• Glass cases
• Top loaders
• Shoe boxes
We create physical objects that help customers:
• See their singles differently
• Imagine them at home
• Justify higher-value purchases
A $15–$40 single becomes a $50–$90 lifestyle object when framed intentionally.
This increases:
• Basket size
• Emotional attachment
• Store differentiation
Core Products
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%)
- 30–45 day pilot window
Local-first partnerships prioritized.
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
brand philosophy
“Studio” comes from the Latin studium — to study.
We believe nostalgia deserves intention.
Slam Dunks Studios exists to remix old culture with new form — responsibly and with restraint.