Yacht Club Games and iam8bit have opened Mina the Hollower collection preorders, including a 3xLP vinyl soundtrack, notebook, blind-box keychains, and an $89.99 bundle shipping in Q4 2026.
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Mina merch is live, but the preorder clock is doing the digging
Yacht Club Games and iam8bit have opened preorders for a Mina the Hollower collection built around the game’s soundtrack, a replica notebook, and blind-box keychains, with orders open through August 17, 2026 and shipping planned for Q4 2026, according to Siliconera, MonsterVine, and GamersHeroes. The immediate tension for fans is simple: this is a timed preorder window for physical goods tied to one of 2026’s most visibly celebrated indie releases, but the items are split between a relatively pricey vinyl set, smaller collectibles, and an $89.99 bundle that does not include every possible keychain design.
The Mina the Hollower iam8bit lineup centers on three products. The 3xLP soundtrack costs $64.99, the notebook costs $19.99, and one blind-box keychain costs $14.99. iam8bit and Yacht Club Games are also offering the Mina the Hollower: Bone Up Bundle Edition for $89.99, which Siliconera and MonsterVine report includes the 3xLP vinyl, the notebook, and one blind-box keychain. That makes the bundle the cleanest option for fans who want the major pieces of the collection, while collectors chasing every keychain design will need to look beyond the bundle.
The announcement lands after Mina the Hollower’s launch gave Yacht Club Games a new post-Shovel Knight focal point. Nintendo Life reported that founder Sean Velasco had previously described the game as “make or break” for the studio after a long development cycle and a late delay. The same Nintendo Life feature said Mina sold 300,000 copies in its first three days and later passed 500,000, while also citing a 90 Metascore based on 68 critic reviews at the time of publication. Those figures explain why this merchandise push feels unusually fast and confident for a small-scale pixel action-adventure: iam8bit is not selling a speculative curiosity, but a physical keepsake for an audience that has already shown up.
The Mina the Hollower vinyl is the anchor purchase
The headline item is the Mina the Hollower vinyl soundtrack, a 3xLP release priced at $64.99. Siliconera reports that the set includes the full soundtrack and is pressed on Velvet Purple Splatter vinyl rather than standard black records. MonsterVine and GamersHeroes also identify the pressing as Velvet Purple Splatter and say the package includes retro-inspired zoetrope artwork by Nimit Malava, plus 3D glasses that enhance the cover art. Siliconera separately describes the cover art as compatible with 3D glasses and credits Malava.
For soundtrack collectors, the format matters. A 3xLP set suggests iam8bit is treating the Mina the Hollower soundtrack as a substantial release rather than a token merch add-on, and the visual treatment aligns with how Mina presents itself: a modern game deeply invested in the texture of handheld-era craft. The sources do not provide a track list, runtime, mastering details, or whether a digital soundtrack is included, so buyers should not assume those extras unless iam8bit’s product page states them.
The confirmed composer credit also gives the Mina the Hollower soundtrack a stronger pull than the vinyl specs alone. MonsterVine reports that the music comes from Yacht Club Games composers Jake Kaufman and Yuzo Koshiro. Nintendo Life’s interview focuses on Kaufman, whose work on Shovel Knight has long been part of Yacht Club’s identity, and frames the vinyl announcement as the occasion for discussing Mina’s chiptune craft, secrets, and Koshiro collaboration. That pairing is a major part of the appeal: Kaufman is associated with Yacht Club’s modern retro sound, while Koshiro’s name carries decades of action-game music history.
The keychains are cheaper, randomized, and slightly unclear in the reporting
The Mina the Hollower keychains are the lowest-priced entry point in the collection at $14.99 per blind box. Siliconera reports that there are six possible character keychains, including one secret, and says each box contains one flat PVC keychain. MonsterVine and GamersHeroes also report six randomized Mina designs with a Secret Chase Rare, but describe the keychains as squishy PVC rubber. That is a small but real discrepancy across coverage, and it matters if you care about whether the collectible feels like a flat charm or a soft rubber figure.
MonsterVine adds one practical detail not present in every report: keychains can be bought individually or in a three-pack, with the three-pack guaranteeing three different designs. The provided sources do not list the price of that three-pack, so the only confirmed single-box price here is $14.99.
For collectors, the blind-box structure is the catch. The Bone Up Bundle includes one blind-box keychain, not the full set, according to Siliconera and MonsterVine. That means the bundle is a convenience package for the vinyl, notebook, and one random charm, not a complete keychain collection. Anyone chasing the Secret Chase Rare should treat the keychains as the gamble item in the Mina the Hollower iam8bit drop and check iam8bit’s listing language before ordering multiples.
The notebook is the quiet craft piece of the collection
The Mina the Hollower Notebook is priced at $19.99 and recreates Mina’s in-game journal, according to MonsterVine and GamersHeroes. Siliconera reports that it is a blank replica for personal notes, with a green fake-leather cover, gold accents, and 240 pages. MonsterVine describes the cover as forest green faux leather with gold detailing, while GamersHeroes says it has gold embellishments.
This is the item that best fits Mina’s fiction without requiring a record player or a tolerance for blind boxes. The sources do not say whether the pages include printed art, maps, lore inserts, or any in-universe text, and Siliconera specifically describes it as blank. That makes it closer to a usable prop-style notebook than an art book or lore compendium.
It also sits in an interesting middle ground for fans of small games that build identity through tactile details. Mina the Hollower’s premise, as summarized by MonsterVine, follows Mina as a skilled Hollower sent to save a cursed island filled with bosses, strange characters, and fast-paced action. A journal replica is a natural merch choice for that kind of adventure framework, especially for a character defined by craft, invention, and investigation. Still, based on the current reports, buyers should expect a stationery item rather than a behind-the-scenes book.
Kaufman’s interview makes the soundtrack feel less like a nostalgia exercise
Nintendo Life’s interview with Jake Kaufman gives useful context for why the Mina the Hollower vinyl is likely to be the collection’s centerpiece for many fans. Kaufman told the outlet that seeing the game released was “an absolutely massive relief” after a long development process, adding that the team had “poured our hearts into” it. The interview also connects Mina’s sound to Kaufman’s personal history with Game Boy and Game Boy Color-era games.
Asked about the Game Boy Color era, Kaufman told Nintendo Life he grew up with the original Game Boy and named games including TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan, Super Mario Land, Metroid II, Mega Man, and Motocross Maniacs. He said that by the time the Game Boy Color arrived, he was already doing soundtracks, so the hardware felt more like “work” than “play.” He also cited Link’s Awakening DX, Donkey Kong Country, and Metal Gear Solid among his favorite Game Boy Color titles, largely as ports or remakes.
That history sharpens the Castlevania and Final Fantasy angle in Nintendo Life’s feature. The outlet framed the interview around Kaufman’s comment, “There’s clearly some Castlevania and Final Fantasy in there,” while discussing Mina’s secrets and inspiration. The provided excerpt does not include the full exchange behind that quote, so it should be read as interview framing rather than a full design manifesto. Even so, it helps place the soundtrack between two recognizable poles: Castlevania’s gothic action lineage and Final Fantasy’s melodic adventure tradition. For a game already described by Wikipedia as inspired by Game Boy family action-adventures, and by Nintendo Life as built around chiptune energy, that combination explains why the music is being positioned as a collectible object rather than background accompaniment.
What to buy, and what to wait on
If you want the full Mina the Hollower soundtrack on vinyl, the $64.99 3xLP is the confirmed centerpiece, with Velvet Purple Splatter records, Nimit Malava artwork, and 3D glasses reported across multiple outlets. If you want one display or everyday-use item without spending vinyl money, the $19.99 notebook is the safest fixed purchase because it is not randomized. If you want the cheapest piece of the collection, the $14.99 keychain blind box is the entry point, but it is also the least predictable item.
The $89.99 Bone Up Bundle is best understood as a package discount and convenience option for the vinyl, notebook, and one blind-box keychain. Based on the reported individual prices, those three items would total $99.97 before any shipping or taxes, so the bundle offers a lower combined product price for that specific set. It does not solve the blind-box problem or complete the keychain lineup.
There are still details the current reports do not answer. The sources do not confirm a final track list for the Mina the Hollower soundtrack, the number of records pressed, whether the preorder window can close early due to allocation, or the exact shipping date within Q4 2026. They also differ on the physical description of the keychains, with Siliconera calling them flat PVC and MonsterVine and GamersHeroes calling them squishy PVC rubber. Fans who care about those specifics should use iam8bit’s live product pages as the deciding source before checking out.
Mina the Hollower itself is available on modern platforms, though the provided reports vary in their platform lists. Siliconera lists Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, while Wikipedia lists Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. That platform mismatch does not change the merch preorder details, but it is a reminder to verify storefront availability separately if the collection is pulling you toward the game for the first time.