Dark Souls Collection—Behind the Scenes

Dark Souls Collection—Behind the Scenes PRODUCT STORY

With our new release of collaboration items for Dark Souls, we’d like to offer a closer look at the production process and design concepts for this collection.

Guevara, Product Designer
▲ Guevara, Product Designer

ITEM FEATURE

We’d like to spotlight the following selection of items from our Dark Souls collection. Hopefully this will help any undecided souls who are still hesitating in their pre-order decisions!

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  • ITEM FEATURE

Praise the Sun! Solaire of
Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun

Made for fans, these items were born from our passion and attention to detail! We left no room for compromise in the creation process.

Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun

The first item we are proud to show you is the grossly incandescent Solaire of Astora model crossbody bag!
This unique product is the result of modern styling combined with great functionality, a perfect choice for daily life.
Putting the bag directly on your chest will naturally imitate Solaire’s Armor of the Sun, proudly sporting the holy symbol of the Sun on his chest.
Any camera pointing at you will make you feel the irresistible urge to perform the iconic “Praise the Sun” pose, hah hah hah!

Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun
Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun

Both the bag and the wallet feature the inscription, “I am Solaire of Astora, an adherent of the Lord of Sunlight”, a handwritten design made by SuperGroupies staff!
At first, we were planning to use a uniform font, but it gave the item a stiff atmosphere which didn’t really match with Solaire’s personality… We tried several versions of it, but in the end, writing it by hand was the most appropriate solution: it was the only way to properly express the right amount of naivety through handwriting.
This idea was unanimously considered as the right representation of Solaire’s uniqueness, and eventually adopted for use!

Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun
▲ Sample checking
Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun
Praise the Sun! Solaire of Astora-inspired items, filled with the brilliance of our Sun

▲ Bag and wallet fabric samples

An impressive finish for
this dark and mysterious watch!

From this gothic-like design emanates the aura of Artorias the Abysswalker.

An impressive finish for this dark and mysterious watch!

The surface of the main dial features an uneven pattern which provides a striking sense of depth. This impression is accentuated by the visible internal mechanisms of the watch where the mesmerizing view of the moving gears inside can be enjoyed!

An impressive finish for this dark and mysterious watch!

The bezel itself is also subtly decorated with a unique pattern for an antique finish. The crack at 3 o’clock on the dial embodies the extensive battle experience of the warrior Artorias, a must-see point!

An impressive finish for this dark and mysterious watch!
An impressive finish for this dark and mysterious watch!

The 42mm case diameter makes this stylish watch impossible to ignore.

Watch Care

Before being shipped, each item is meticulously inspected and serviced by manufacturing specialists in Japan so you can use them with peace of mind.

Watch Care
Watch Care

▲ Specialist inspection and servicing staff

*Please contact the manufacturer in case of watch repair, defective item, battery replacement, or strap size adjustment.

The one and only!
A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired
by Oscar, Knight of Astora

This top-quality Jacket is made from carefully selected sheep leather and includes a hidden design on the lining inside.

The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora

This jacket might look intimidating in appearance but is actually very lightweight and comfortable thanks to its soft texture and sophisticated finish. Enjoy its fitted silhouette and the classy impression emanating from its design!

The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora▲ Picture of the lining, taken without flash
The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora▲ Picture of the lining, taken with flash
The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora

The bonfire motif on the lining is made with reflective printing, a technique using minuscule glass particles mixed with a special ink that absorbs and reflects light. Have fun with this unique feature through the flash of your smartphone or digital camera for various results!

The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora
▲The use of sheep leather guarantees moderate thickness and is soft to the touch
The one and only! A Leather Shirt Jacket inspired by Oscar, Knight of Astora

5’9” and slightly broad, wearing an S size jacket.
Since it’s a tight-fit jacket, going up 2 sizes to an L size would be the perfect fit for him.

Collaboration Item
Production Process

If you’re wondering how we usually create our products, here’s a glimpse at the typical workflow from the initial product idea to the actual release.

1. Create product proposal with design plans
2. Decide the manufacturer
3. Apply for license to the licensor
4. Acquisition of license
5. Finalize design plans
6. Submit design plans to licensor for approval
7. Upon receiving licensor approval, set the design plans as finalized
8. Start trial production
9. Check initial samples: remake samples as many times as necessary to get them right
10. Submit final samples to licensor for approval
11. Upon receiving licensor approval, set the final product design in stone
12. Quality control meeting: assess product quality for every item to provide customers with best products possible, require inspection from a company specializing in quality control
13. Open for preorders!
SuperGroupies exclusively sells licensed items in collaboration with official licensors,
who grant us the right to use their licenses!
Please shop with us with peace of mind.

One last thing

How about spending your Humanity to acquire these collaboration items and satiate your deepest desires?

One last thing
One last thing

Here at SuperGroupies, we devote as much time as necessary to our items. Each detail is deeply considered with no room for compromise; that’s the reason why we can say with confidence that we’ve created high-quality items. We hope that you will enjoy them as much as we did making them.

There are many more items from this Dark Souls collection that we couldn’t introduce here, so please give them a closer look as well!

Dark Souls x SuperGroupies
Collaboration Items

Now on sale! Don’t miss out.
Dark Souls x SuperGroupies Collaboration Items DARK SOULS Dark Souls™&©BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc./©FromSoftware, Inc.

*Items in pictures are samples. Please note that actual products may vary.
Please check the individual product pages of each item for more details.