Mitre and Hasbro Team Up for a Nostalgia-Packed Subbuteo Collab
We're talking nostalgia, pure and simple. Mitre, they've gone and done it again—teamed up with Hasbro, the OG toy giants, for a limited-edition drop that's gonna send you straight back to your childhood.
Now, I'm not gonna lie, I wasn't one of those kids glued to a SUBBUTEO table. I was out there, proper kicking a ball about, you know? But I get it, for some of you, SUBBUTEO was life. Flicking those little players around, strategizing, the whole shebang. It was your world, your pitch, your escape. And this collaboration? It's like a love letter to that era.
They've brought back the iconic SUBBUTEO minis, those little fellas that were practically indestructible. And they've done it with a twist—a Mitre twist, of course. We're talking about a full-size Delta ball, the one that screams classic football but with a modern edge. Think thermally bonded seams, zero water uptake, built to last. It's got that classic black-and-white SUBBUTEO vibe, but with Mitre's signature delta chevrons—a nod to the OG Delta ball from the '80s. It’s a proper throwback, but with a contemporary feel.
And it's not just about the ball, fam. They've got mini balls too, the ones that'll bring back all those memories of epic battles on your tabletop pitch. These are the real deal, faithful recreations of the originals.
But hold up, there's more. Mitre's going all-in on SUBBUTEO, becoming the Official Ball Provider for the FISTF Elland Cables SUBBUTEO World Cup 2024. That's right—the big leagues, the world stage. They're supplying mini balls for the family fun day and Delta SUBBUTEO Balls as prizes for the category winners.
This tournament is gonna be massive. Over 400 players from 26 countries, 58 games played simultaneously. It’s SUBBUTEO’s home turf—Tunbridge Wells—and it's gonna be electric.
Alan Lee, the Chairman of the English Subbuteo Association, he's buzzing, he said: “We’re thrilled to have Mitre on board as part of the Eland’s Cables World Cup event. Having such a prestigious brand associated with the World Cup event is really important for both fans and players to keep the excitement around a very much loved, iconic game, especially in a World Cup year. Mitre have been really kind to help support from providing product for our family fun day event and we’re excited to kick off the event in SUBBUTEO’s home town of Tunbridge Wells this September.”
And Simon Rowe, the Senior Vice President of Mitre, he's on the same page. He’s saying it’s a collaboration that just makes sense—a celebration of football culture in all its forms.
So, there you have it, fam. Mitre and SUBBUTEO—a match made in nostalgia heaven. Limited-edition balls, a world cup, and a whole lot of memories waiting to be rekindled. Get your hands on these before they're gone, because trust me, you don't want to miss out.
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