KAYOU at San Diego Comic Con

 

Shop. Rip. Trade. Get It Signed. Grade. Create. 

Everything Fans Love About Trading Cards – All Inside KAYOU’s 
Fan Destination at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park 

 

KAYOU Unveils First Wave of Fan Experiences

Coming to the Interactive Zone at Petco Park During San Diego Comic-Con

 

KAYOU Announces Card Signings with tokidoki Co-Founder & Artist Simone Legno

and My Little Pony Voice Actor Andrea Libman

 

July 14, 2026 – NEW YORK – KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, is pulling out all the stops for its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) debut, revealing today the first wave of fan experiences coming to its Fan Destination at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park, from July 23 to 26, 2026.

 

From the moment fans and collectors step inside the KAYOU Fan Destination, they'll experience every side of trading card culture in one place. From meeting the creators behind the cards and scoring exclusive collectibles to getting cards signed and TAG graded, becoming part of the artwork, ripping packs, making trades, and connecting with fellow collectors, every experience brings fans closer to the stories, characters, and communities they love.

MEET & GREET: Star-Studded KAYOU Card Signings

Head to The KAYOU Big Top – a bright yellow tent – for a chance to meet the creative and voice talent behind fan-favorite worlds and characters, plus walk away with autographed KAYOU cards. 

 

●       Simone Legno, Co-Founder and Artist of tokidoki, is the Chief Creative Officer of the internationally acclaimed pop-culture lifestyle tokidoki brand known for its whimsical characters and global collaborations. Born in Rome and inspired by his love of Japan and world cultures, Legno has become a leading voice in contemporary design.

○       Date/Time: Thursday, July 23 | 12-2 p.m. PT

○       Limited to 200 fans. First come, first served. One SDCC-exclusive tokidoki card will be provided. Only KAYOU tokidoki cards will be signed. No other items or merch. One autographed card per person. 

 

●       Andrea Libman, voice talent of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy, is a Canadian actress and prolific voice talent best known for bringing to life two of MY LITTLE PONY: Friendship Is Magic's most beloved characters. With a career spanning more than 35 years, she has become one of the most recognizable and celebrated voices in children's animation.

○       Date/Time: Sunday, July 26 | 12-2 p.m. PT

○       Limited to 100 fans. First come, first served. One My Little Pony Fluttershy or Pinkie Pie card will be provided. Only KAYOU My Little Ponycards will be signed. No other items or merch. One autographed card per person. 

GRADE & CREATE: Powered by TAG (Technical Authentication & Grading)

KAYOU is partnering with TAG (Technical Authentication & Grading) – the industry leader in technical card authentication, grading and custom card manufacturing – to bring professional grading services and SDCC-exclusive custom cards directly to fans inside the KAYOU Fan Destination.

 

●       Stop by the 30-foot-wide TAG GO trailer to get KAYOU cards – and any other collectible trading cards – professionally graded using TAG's proprietary computer vision, advanced imaging, and precision scoring technology. Each graded card comes with TAG's DIG Report – a transparent look at every notable mapped defect and the data behind the final score. 

○       With same-day, next-day, or end-of-show pickup options and pricing available, fans and collectors can walk away with professional authentication, long-term protection, and lasting collectible value for their cards.

○       The first 20 customers each day will receive 50% off any KAYOU card grading service. Discount applies to KAYOU cards only.

 

●       Fans lucky enough to get one of the limited autographed KAYOU cards from Simone Legno or Andrea Libman can opt to have it TAG’d/graded onsite. Collectors who want a card signed in-person can preserve the moment with TAG Witness, which includes a video of the autograph being signed, directly linked to the graded slab, and accessible via the QR code.

 

●       Step into the magical world of Equestria or the KPop Demon Hunters' magical universe alongside favorite characters with KAYOU x TAG San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Custom Cards. This con-exclusive photobooth experience transforms fans into personalized KAYOU trading cards. Choose from MY LITTLE PONY’s Mane 6 or either HUNTR/X or the Saja Boys from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

○       The first 50 customers each day receive 50% off their SDCC Exclusive KAYOU custom card.

ADMIRE & CELEBRATE: The KAYOU Walls of Fandom & Superfan Art Showcase

●       Experience KAYOU’s signature artistry and craftsmanship up close inside The KAYOU Walls of Fandom. This free walk-through experience takes fans on a journey through a series of immersive character walls, KAYOU card displays and product showcases that transform iconic fandoms into larger-than-life collectible experiences and unforgettable photo moments – featuring Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, MY LITTLE PONY, NARUTO, and tokidoki.

 

●       Celebrate the superfans who turn their passion into art and admire their work in our Superfan Art Showcase. Created “for the fans, by the fans,” this curated art gallery includes fan art, epic card displays, and more. Because the stories and characters fans love don’t just inspire collecting—they inspire creation. 

RIP & RECORD: The Rip Stop, Presented by The Pop Insider

●       Capture and share KAYOU card pulls from The Rip Stop, presented by The Pop Insider, a content creation studio that gives fans a dedicated zone and fun backdrop to capture every rip, reveal, epic pull, and reaction.

 

●       Pick up a free copy of The Pop Insider’s Summer 2026 print magazine to explore more SDCC exclusive merch from their favorite brands. Available while supplies last.

SHOP & TRADE: The KAYOU Official Store & KAYOU Trade Zone

●       Shop KAYOU collectibles in the KAYOU Official Store in partnership with San Diego’s own Tito Rick’s Garage, KAYOU’s official retail partner inside the Interactive Zone at Petco Park.

 

●       Visit the KAYOU Trade Zone—the community hub where collectors can pull up a chair, crack packs, compare pulls, make trades, and meet fellow fans throughout the weekend.

 

Additional KAYOU experiences, giveaways, TCG gameplay moments, cosplay meetups, card pack battles, events, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit kayouofficial.comand follow KAYOU on Instagram @kayouus to stay up to date on all San Diego Comic-Con news and happenings.

 

The Interactive Zone at Petco Park is a free experience open to the general public. No San Diego Comic-Con badge or ticket purchase is required for admission.  

 

 

About KAYOU
KAYOU is China’s No.1 trading card company and China's leading pan-entertainment product company, selected as part of the Global Unicorn Index 2025 published by Hurun Wealth, and trusted by a portfolio of nearly 100 licensed IPs across anime, entertainment, and pop culture. KAYOU unites scale, speed, and creative innovation to deliver next-level collectible experiences fans have never seen. As the company brings trading cards and collectibles together under one roof, KAYOU introduces a whole new dimension of excitement, creating deeper connections for fandoms worldwide. For more information, visit kayouofficial.comand follow @kayouus on Instagram and @kayou_us on TikTok.

 

About tokidoki:
tokidoki, which translates to "sometimes" in Japanese, is an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand based on the vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, serial entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought-after global lifestyle brand. tokidoki offers an extensive range of products which include apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys and more. Simone Legno, tokidoki's Chief Creative Officer, was born in Rome, Italy, and from a very young age developed a deep love of Japan and a fascination with world cultures. Combining Legno's unique talent and creativity with Mohajer's business acumen, tokidoki has grown exponentially. As an innovative company, tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships. tokidoki is on Facebook and Twitter at @tokidoki and on Instagram at @tokidokibrand. For more information visit: www.tokidoki.it.