List of Pac-Man merchandise/Japan merchandise, 1980s

This page details Pac-Man merchandise pieces released in Japan from approximately 1980 to 1989.
==General list==
Company 	Production date (approx.)	Merchandise pieces	Further Information
AMZA1000 	1980s 	
*Pac-Man uchiwa 	An uchiwa (Japanese fan) distributed at AMZA1000 hotels that were combined with Carrot arcades.
Bandai 	Mid-1980s 	
*Pac-Man keshi figures	Released as part of a "Namcot Characters" Gashapon set; the figures are casted in single-color eraser material, with colors varying at random. The first wave includes Pac-Man and a ghost.http://blog.livedoor.jp/divajoanne/archives/1077982299.html
Beagle Kite 	1985 	
*Pac-Land kite 	Two designs were produced; Mappy and Xevious kites were also released.
Benny Vending 	Mid-1980s 	
*Pac-Man Famicom eraser	An eraser designed to resemble the Pac-Man Famicom cartridge, complete with a cardboard box. Possibly originates as a bootleg product conceptually, though the "All About Namco" book highlights Benny Vending's versions as being official.
Dempa Shimbunsha 	Oct. 5, 1985 	
*"All About Namco"	A book that details almost all Namco arcade games released in Japan (including Pac-Man titles) up until 1985; in addition to home console ports, merchandising, and other content. A sequel titled "All About Namco II" was released in 1987; however, the second book only briefly details Pac-Man.Several later reprints of both books have been released, often with slightly altered content; the most recent reissue is from 2020.
Eiko 	Mid-1980s (?) 	
*Pac-Land can badges	Five designs were produced. Curiously, most of the badges use general Pac-Man artwork rather than Pac-Land, even using an orange logo backing instead of Pac-Land's green coloring.
Entex Industries, Inc. 	1981 	
*HungryPac 	An electronic handheld game. This console is likely fully unauthorized; though its U.S. equivalent, PacMan2, was briefly "licensed" via a court order.
Epoch 	1981, 1984, 1989 	
*Pak Pak Man
*Pak Pak Man II
*PakPak Land
*Pac Pac Doraemon	A series of electronic handheld games. It is unknown if these handhelds are "clone-licensed", or if they are fully unauthorized (though some other regional variants appear to be licensed).Pak Pak Man II is identical to the original model, save for being in green-colored plastic rather than white.
Gakken 	1982-1983 	
*Puck Monster
*Super Puck Monster	A series of electronic handheld games; Super Puck Monster is a rebranded version of the U.S.-released Pac-Man Coleco Tabletop. These products appear to be "clone-licensed" by Namco, and were likely given generic branding due to complications with Tomy.
Japan Post Co., Ltd. 	1983 (?) 	
*Pac-Man and Mappy eco-postcards	A set of postcards produced directly by Japan Post; one features Pac-Man, and the other features the Mappy Robot. There were reportedly over 14 million cards produced, before being discontinued in July of 1983."NG - Namco Community Magazine", vol. 2 (July 1983), front page
Lyric 	Mid-1980s (?) 	
*Pac-Land can badge
*Pac-Land desk mats
*Pac-Land eraser
*Pac-Land notebook
*Pac-Land pencil cup holder
*Pac-Land stickers	Often use promotional artwork on the front, and gameplay screenshots or zoomed-in sprites on the back. Also sold in variants based on other video games.The desk mats and can badges differ from other companies' versions. The ruler features cut-out stencil shapes.
Namco (employee merchandise)	Jan. 1983, 1985, 1988 	
*Pac-Man postcards
*Namco 30th anniversary towel	The postcards were given to Namco employees for New Year's and the beginning of Summer. Known Pac-Man cards include a 1983 New Year's postcard (showing Super Pac-Man drawing on Mappy's face) and two Summer postcards from 1985 and 1988.The Namco 30th anniversary towel appears to depict Pac-Man and other Namco characters in a parade; a very limited amount of towels were also given away in NG Magazine (in both 1985 and 1988).
Namco (promotional items) 	Summer 1980, Sept. 1982 	
*Puckman t-shirts
*Puckman stickers
*20th Amusement Machine Show stickers	The t-shirts and stickers are likely the first pieces of Pac-Man merchandise that were directly tied to the video game. The t-shirts were given to arcade operators, as well as being distributed in Weekly Shōnen Magazine (among other publications); it is unclear if this was via a giveaway or a mail-in order form."Game Machine" magazine (1980-09-15), pg. 5 (Note: clicking link will download document)The 20th Amusement Machine Show stickers feature artwork of Super Pac-Man and Pole Position. One of the Super Pac-Man stickers was later repurposed for the hallway entrance in Namco Museum Vol. 2.
Namco (retail and NG items) 	1984-1989 	
*Namco/Pac-Man calendars
*Namco logo stickers
*Pac-Man cork coasters
*Pac-Man hand towel
*Pac-Man keychain figure
*Pac-Man keychains
*Pac-Man notebook
*Pac-Man passport case
*Pac-Man pencil case
*Pac-Man report pad
*Pac-Man sweatshirt
*Pac-Man t-shirt
*Pac-Land desk mat
*Pac-Land postcard
*Pac-Mania cassette label
*Pac-Mania phone card
*"Pac-Mania Game Music"	Products which were released at Namco's retail locations (including arcade chains such as "Carrot"), which were also purchasable via mail order from NG - Namco Community Magazine.The NG calendars were released from 1985 up until 1992; some are fully Pac-Man-branded, while others use general Namco branding (with Pac-Man being extensively featured regardless). They generally featured original artwork illustrated by Tadashi Yamashita, though the 1986 calendar instead uses recreations of pixel graphics.The sweatshirt is strangely captioned "Pac-Man: he is essentially what he believes". The Pac-Man notebook is designed to resemble an American comic book, with the oddly-phrased caption "What a fun to go driving!"."Pac-Mania Game Music" is a cassette release of the game's soundtrack. The Pac-Man cassette label is an unrelated writable cover label.The Atari Lynx cover artwork for Ms. Pac-Man is modeled after the 1989 calendar cover.
Namco (misc.) 	1986 	
*Pac-Land Fantasy Board Game	A board game based on Pac-Land; noted as being a rare item. It is considered the "sequel" to a Tower of Druaga board game.
Ohsato Toy 	1985-1986 	
*Namco Electric Magnets
*Ose Ose Stamps
*Pac-Land Game Board
*Pac-Land Mini Game Board
*Pac-Land model aircrafts	All Ohsato Toy sets featured variants based on numerous Namco games, including Pac-Man and Pac-Land. A majority of the toys are noted as being rather crude and of poor quality.The Electronic Magnets are rubber magnets with a Namcot Famicom game label attached to them.https://frog-port.jugem.jp/?eid=86 The Ose Ose Stamps came in 16 designs, two of which are of Pac-Man and Sue. Each package also comes with a small message card (which are erroneously labeled as "Massage Cards").http://blog.livedoor.jp/divajoanne/archives/1079752926.htmlThe "game boards" are paper board games; they are unrelated to the "Fantasy Board Game". It is unknown if gameplay rules differ between models.Two types of model aircrafts were released: a larger "engine sound glider" model, and a smaller "flying jet plane" model.
Pentan (Dempa) 	1984 	
*Pac-Man and Pac-Land can badges
*Pac-Man and Pac-Land t-shirts
*Pac-Man pouches and towels
*Pac-Land pencils	Sold at computer stores; the items were produced by Pentan, a division of Dempa (a company who produced Pac-Man home computer ports)."Super Soft Magazine", June 1984, pg. 16 (image)The Pac-Man t-shirt is almost identical in design to the Namco-distributed shirt, but features a slightly different Pac-Man logo. The pouches are shaped like opened soda cans.
PHP Institute 	1984 	
*"Super Creative Group Namco: Research on Companies Leading the New Media Era"	A business-focused book written by Kazuhisa Maeno; Pac-Man appears on the front cover.
Radio Wa American 	1983 	
*Radio Wa American t-shirt	Radio Wa American (ラジオはアメリカン) was a radio station that was sponsored by Namco. Promotional t-shirts for the station feature Pac-Man alongside radio host Teruko Ōhashi.
Sony Video Software 	1989 	
*"GTV PRO: Namco Ultimate Manual"	A VHS tape that comes bundled with a book; the tape cover features Pac-Man while the book cover features Mappy. The actual contents of both are undetermined, though the VHS likely focuses on captured gameplay footage (similar to the 1991 "TV Game Museum" tapes).
Tomy 	1981-1983 	
*The Original Pac-Man Game
*Tomy LSI Game Puckman
*Tomy Watchman: Monster Hero
*Technoboy: Puck Man
*Tomy Game Core: Puckman
*Tomy PocketMate: Kuru Kuru Pakkun
*Tomy PocketMate: Puck Man	Prior to the 1980s, Tomy released the Pac-Man Bank in 1974; this was followed by a Pac-Man board game and water game. These three items greatly predate the creation of Namco's Pac-Man video game. Some form of settlement seemingly occurred between Tomy and Namco, which appeared to grant Tomy exclusivity rights to produce certain forms of Pac-Man toys in Japan. For more information on this conflict and Tomy's products, see this page."The Original Pac-Man Game" is a reissued version of the 1970s board game released as a tie-in to the video game.
Victor 	1986 	
*"Namco Video Game Graffiti"
*"Namco Video Game Graffiti Volume 4"	Namco Video Game Graffiti is an album featuring music based on Namco arcade games; it was released on vinyl, cassette, and CD. The B-side of the album, as well as the included booklet, features a story detailing Pac-Man's "Wonder Drive" throughout the different Namco games, with narration from Pac-Man.The first album was followed by 10 further albums; the later installments do not feature story aspects or lyrics. Volume 4 features music from Pac-Mania.
unknown manufacturer 	1986 	
*Pac-Land cushion fabric	
unknown manufacturer 	Mid-1980s 	
*Pac-Man keshi figure	Released in a separate set than the Bandai figures, seemingly from a different company; appears to depict Pac-Man wearing headphones. Possibly unlicensed.
unknown manufacturer 	1986 	
*Pac-Land mini dartboard	A Tower of Druaga design was also produced.
==Unreleased merchandise==
Company 	Production date (approx.)	Merchandise pieces	Further Information
D.C. Comics	1981-1982 	
*"Superman and Pac-Man" comic	A comic featuring Pac-Man and Superman. Two rough draft pages have circulated between comic book collectors; alongside an additional third page, featuring Super Pac-Man rather than Superman. Very little further information is known; the sans-Superman page may be part of a separate project entirely.
Tomy 	1982 	
*Programable Digipro Puck Man	A handheld LCD game; ultimately reworked into the generic-branded Programming Digipro Powerman.
==Gallery==
=== Merchandise pieces ===
Note that the gallery section may not feature every single listed piece of merchandise. Images are predominantly sourced from magazine scans, internet auctions, or other collectors' websites.
Merch-JP-1980s-amza1000-pacman-uchiwa-0.jpg|AMZA1000, Pac-Man uchiwa
Merch-JP-1980s-bandai-pacman-keshi-figures-0.jpg|Bandai, Pac-Man keshi figures
Merch-JP-1980s-beagle-kite-pacland-kite-0.jpg|Beagle Kite, Pac-Land kite
Book-all-about-namco-denpa-shinbunsha-cover.jpg|Denpa Shinbunsha, "All About Namco"
Merch-JP-1980s-eiko-pacland-can-badges-0.jpg|Eiko, Pac-Land can badges
Merch-JP-1980s-entex-industries-hungrypac-0.jpg|Entex Industries, HungryPac
Merch-JP-1980s-epoch-pak-pak-man-0.jpg|Epoch, Pak Pak Man
Epoch-pakpak-land-box.png|Epoch, PakPak Land
Pacpacdoraemon.png|Epoch, Pac Pac Doraemon
Puck-monster-gakken-box-v1.png|Gakken, Puck Monster (version 1)
Puck-monster-gakken-box-v2.jpg|Gakken, Puck Monster (version 2)
Super-puck-monster-box.jpeg|Gakken, Super Puck Monster (boxed)
Super-puck-monster-loose.png|Gakken, Super Puck Monster (loose)
Merch-JP-1980s-japan-post-pacman-mappy-eco-postcards-0.jpg|Japan Post, Pac-Man and Mappy eco-postcards
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-can-badge-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land can badge
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-desk-mat-0a.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land desk mat (version 1, front)
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-desk-mat-0b.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land desk mat (version 1, back)
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-desk-mat-1a.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land desk mat (version 2, front)
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-desk-mat-1b.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land desk mat (version 2, back)
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-eraser-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land eraser
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-notebook-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land notebook (cover)
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-pencil-cup-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land pencil cup
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-ruler-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land ruler
Merch-JP-1980s-lyric-pacland-stickers-0.jpg|Lyric, Pac-Land stickers
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-postcard-1983-new-years-0.jpg|Namco, New Year's 1983 postcard
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-postcard-1985-summer-0.jpg|Namco, Summer 1985 postcard
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-postcard-1988-summer-0.jpg|Namco, Summer 1988 postcard
Stecker 2.png|Namco, Puckman sticker (version 1)
Stecker 3.png|Namco, Puckman sticker (version 2)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-20th-amusement-machine-show-stickers-0.jpg|Namco, 20th Amusement Machine Show stickers
Calendar-1985-pacman-cover.jpg|Namco, 1985 calendar
Calendar-1987-pacman-cover.jpg|Namco, 1987 calendar
Calendar-1988-pacman-cover.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man 1988 calendar
Calendar-1989-pacman-cover.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man 1989 calendar
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-logo-stickers-0.jpg|Namco, logo stickers
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-hand-towel-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man hand towel
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-keychain-figure-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man keychain figure
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-keychains-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man keychains
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-notebook-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man notebook (cover)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-passport-case-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man passport case
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-pencil-case-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man pencil case
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-report-pad-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man report pad (cover)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-report-pad-1.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man report pad (inner paper)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-sweatshirt-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man sweatshirt
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacman-t-shirt-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Man t-shirt
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacland-desk-mat-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land desk mat (front)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacland-desk-mat-1.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land desk mat (back)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacland-postcard-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land postcard (front)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacland-postcard-1.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land postcard (back)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacmania-cassette-label-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Mania cassette label
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacmania-phone-card-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Mania phone card
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacmania-game-music-0.jpg|Namco, "Pac-Mania Game Music" (boxed)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-retail-NG-pacmania-game-music-1.jpg|Namco, "Pac-Mania Game Music" (loose)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-pacland-fantasy-board-game-0.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land Fantasy Board Game (boxed)
Merch-JP-1980s-namco-pacland-fantasy-board-game-1.jpg|Namco, Pac-Land Fantasy Board Game (playing pieces)
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-namco-electric-magnet-0.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Namco Electric Magnet (Pac-Man)
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-ose-ose-stamp-0.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Ose Ose Stamp (Sue, packaged)
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-ose-ose-stamp-1.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Ose Ose Stamp (Pac-Man, loose)
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-ose-ose-stamp-2.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Ose Ose Stamp (Pac-Man, stamp bottom)
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-ose-ose-stamp-store-display-0.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Ose Ose Stamp store display
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-pacland-mini-game-board-0.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Pac-Land Mini Game Board
Merch-JP-1980s-ohsato-toy-pacland-model-aircrafts-0.jpg|Ohsato Toy, Pac-Land model aircraft
Merch-JP-1980s-pentan-pacman-can-badge-0.jpg|Pentan, Pac-Man can badge
Merch-JP-1980s-pentan-pacland-can-badge-0.jpg|Pentan, Pac-Land can badge
Merch-JP-1980s-pentan-pacman-pouches-towels-0.jpg|Pentan, Pac-Man pouches and towels
Merch-JP-1980s-pentan-pacland-pencils-0.jpg|Pentan, Pac-Land pencils
Book-super-creative-group-namco-kazuhisa-maeno-cover.jpg|PHP Institute, "Super Creative Group Namco: Research on Companies Leading the New Media Era"
Merch-JP-1980s-sony-video-software-gtv-pro-namco-ultimate-manual-0.jpg|Sony Video Software, "GTV PRO: Namco Ultimate Manual" (VHS cover)
Merch-JP-1980s-sony-video-software-gtv-pro-namco-ultimate-manual-1.jpg|Sony Video Software, "GTV PRO: Namco Ultimate Manual" (book cover)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-the-original-pacman-game-0.jpg|Tomy, The Original Pac-Man Game
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-lsi-game-puckman-0.png|Tomy, LSI Game Puckman (boxed)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-lsi-game-puckman-1.jpg|Tomy, LSI Game Puckman (pictured w/ box)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-lsi-game-puckman-2.jpg|Tomy, LSI Game Puckman (loose)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-tomy-watchman-monster-hero-0.png|Tomy, Watchman: Monster Hero
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-technoboy-puck-man-0.jpg|Tomy, Technoboy: Puck Man (boxed)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-technoboy-puck-man-1.jpg|Tomy, Technoboy: Puck Man (loose)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-game-core-puckman-0.jpg|Tomy, Game Core: Puckman
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-pocketmate-kuru-kuru-pakkun-0.jpg|Tomy, PocketMate: Kuru Kuru Pakkun
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-pocketmate-puck-man-0.jpg|Tomy, PocketMate: Puck Man
Namco-video-game-graffiti-album-cover.jpg|Victor, "Namco Video Game Graffiti"
Unknown-merch-JP-1980s-pacman-keshi-figure-0.jpg|Unknown manufacturer, Pac-Man keshi figure
=== Supplementary material ===
Images related to the listed merchandise, such as advertisements and magazine articles.
pacman-superman-comic-a.jpg|D.C. Comics, "Superman and Pac-Man" comic
pacman-superman-comic-b.jpg|D.C. Comics, "Superman and Pac-Man" comic
dc-super-pacman-comic-a.png|D.C. Comics, Super Pac-Man comic
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-programmable-digipro-puck-man-0.jpg|Tomy, Programable Digipro Puck Man (canceled, reworked into Powerman)
Tomy-merch-JP-1980s-programming-digipro-powerman-0.jpg|Tomy, Programming Digipro Powerman
Ng-magazine-beagle-kites-model-aircrafts.jpg|NG Magazine coverage of Beagle Kite's Pac-Land kites and Ohsato Toy's Pac-Man model aircrafts
Ng-magazine-pacland-fantasy-board-game.jpg|NG Magazine coverage of the Pac-Land Fantasy Board Game
==References==
==Sources==
*Pac-Man on "Retro Game Goods" (retrogamegoods.com)
*"NG - Namco Community Magazine" (quarterly issues), 1983-1986 (sourced from ameblo.jp, shimanekko690)
*"NG - Namco Community Magazine" (monthly issues), 1986-1989 (sourced from archive.org, Gaming Alexandria)
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