To celebrate Monopoly Day on November 19, 2024, Nike and Hasbro have launched an exclusive Monopoly board game. This special edition pays tribute to LeBron James with themed game pieces, including King James rings, sneakers, basketballs, and jerseys.
As part of the collaboration, Hasbro and Nike will present the board to James at House Three Thirty in Akron, OH, where students from his I Promise School (grades 6-8) will experience a life-size version of the game.
Each attendee will receive the LeBron James Edition board game and items from the LeBron 22 x MONOPOLY collection. The board game will reportedly be launched alongside the LeBron 22 “Currency” on November 15, 2024, and “Token” on November 19, 2024. Game lovers were quick to react to this announcement as one Instagram user wrote,
“Does LeBron come in my box.”
Netizens were excited at the release while others suggested that the game must be called ‘Bronopoly.’
“Aughhh my glorious king, can’t wait to play with you.”
“No way they missed the opportunity to call it “Bronopoly” smh.”
“Everyone’s gunnabe fighting for that blue kick.”
While some users criticized the game, others posted sarcastic comments.
“No amount of packaging/collab gimmickry can save a terribly designed signature shoe.”
“Breaking this to the thanksgiving dinner.”
“Diddy is gonna try and get out of jail free card.”
“You dont go to jail if your a blm rioter lol.”
The Nike x Hasbro LeBron James monopoly set highlights major moments in James’s life and career, with “Bron Bucks” and other memorable milestones scattered throughout. LeBron James also posted stories regarding the release on his Instagram stories.
A look into Nike’s ‘Currency’ and ‘Token’ sneakers
The “Currency” colorway boasts vibrant Monopoly money-inspired graphics with an Art Deco influence, blending playful elements with refined details, showcasing Nike’s innovative design approach.
This unique design reflects not only Nike’s cutting-edge approach but also offers significant collectible potential. According to a review by Sneakerfiles,
“The pair features pastel shades throughout but the highlight is the Monopoly money scattered on the upper. It also comes in a mismatch theme and has iridescent details on the swoosh and Monopoly logo. Along with additional co-branding throughout, metallic silver forms the swooshes and LeBron’s signature appears on the heels in vapor green.”
On the other hand, the “Token” edition takes inspiration from classic Monopoly game pieces like the racecar and thimble, incorporating a luxurious blue and gold floral pattern that adds elegance and a touch of vintage appeal.
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Both pairs are expected to be priced within $200, offering a collectible experience that merges sports heritage with nostalgic board game elements.
According to Collectible, for collectors of sports memorabilia and sneakers, this release represents more than just footwear or games as it offers a chance to own a piece of history that celebrates two iconic brands. This collection is designed to be timeless, offering both cultural significance and lasting value, making it an ideal addition to any serious collector’s portfolio.
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