Brand development · Merchandising · Sourcing · Fulfillment

We make the products fans line up for.

Imaginary People is a bespoke product development company with more than 30 years of experience turning brands into merchandise, collectibles, and gifts, then delivering them worldwide.

Duolingo merchandise flat lay
Clients we work with
About us

Every client gets a product line that's theirs alone.

With a diverse portfolio of brands and licenses, our approach to brand development is shaped around each client. It begins by immersing ourselves in the customer's perspective and staying in tune with contemporary market trends.

Then we forge strong partnerships with reliable manufacturers for sourcing, so great ideas become great products, on time and on budget.

Featured work

Built with the brands fans love

Duolingo owl plush toys in three sizes
Duolingo · Brand Development

A full product line, B2B to B2C

We offer the full range of services needed to develop a product line and fully manage B2B and B2C channels, so brands can focus on what they do best.

Ready or Not collector's edition
Ready or Not · Brand Development

From body pillows to collector's statues

We partnered with the Ready or Not developers and marketing team to create fan-engaging merch. The team also leveraged our distribution in Asia, the US, and the EU to offer backers affordable shipping rates.

Players on stage wearing custom embroidered championship jackets
Apex Legends Global Series · Event Merchandising

Official swag partner, every year

Working hand-in-hand with the ALGS team, we handle concept, design, production, and delivery of event-exclusive merchandise: custom player jerseys, attendee giveaways, and a popular Nessie origami station where thousands of fans folded their own keepsake.

What we do

Start from scratch, finish with something to be proud of

Lightbox Expo merchandise collection

Merchandising

We collaborate closely with clients to craft a merchandising program tailored to their community. The outcome: highly sought-after products that resonate.

Esports pro player in a custom team jersey

Apparel Development

From exclusive branded corporate apparel to pro-player gamer tag jackets for esports events. We collaborate with creative teams or pitch our own concepts quickly.

Plush pillow, ceramic mug, desk mat and playing cards

Bags, Headwear & Accessories

Headwear, bags and cases, home and office accessories. We start from scratch with every product and make something unique for each brand.

Three soft plush collectibles sitting in the grass

Collectibles

Decades of experience developing plushies of all sizes, vinyl figures, resin statues, and blind box figures for top brands and their adoring fans.

Influencer gift chest with a horned helmet, tankard and props

Launches, Gifting & Influencer Kits

For clients like NVIDIA, EA, and Duolingo: product launches, influencer giftings, employee onboarding kits, and corporate gifting programs.

Have a product idea for your community?

Let's talk
Worldwide fulfillment

Three hubs. Faster delivery. Lower costs.

We fulfill from major hubs in the US, the EU, and Asia, so your imagined products reach customers worldwide quickly while cutting shipping costs and transit times.

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North America
EU
Europe
Asia
Asia-Pacific
Our team

Decades of making things

James
Design, product development, operations, fulfillment and web development.
Guy
Product development. 25+ years in apparel.
Nate
Business development. 15+ years of character-based IP development, from ideation to monetization.
Walt
25+ years in bag manufacturing. Overseas product sourcing.
Lorenzo
EU fulfillment partner.

Let's make something.

Tell us about your brand, your fans, and your timeline.