Blink-182 Teams with Pac-Man for Epic 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket' 25th Anniversary at Comic-Con

Blink-182 just proved they know how to celebrate the right way. As the pop-punk legends mark 25 years of‘Take Off Your Pants And Jacket,’they’re partnering with Pac-Man for an experience that’s equal parts nostalgia and pure fun. The collaboration springs from an unexpectedly perfect moment: Mark Hoppus wearing a Pac-Man x 7-Eleven shirt at their Coachella 2023 comeback performance. What started as a casual wardrobe choice has blossomed into a full partnership with limited-edition vinyl, exclusive merch, and an entire arcade-themed booth at San Diego Comic-Con next weekend.

Walking into booth #1415 at Comic-Con (July 23-26) will feel like stepping into a time machine. Fans get to experience co-branded arcade cabinets, climb into claw machines loaded with Pac-Man plushes and band gear, and snap photos with both Pac-Man and Blink-182’s iconic bunny mascot. It’s the kind of immersive brand experience that reminds us why Comic-Con matters as a gathering place for pop culture passion. The limited-edition Comic-Con vinyl and Pac-Man x 7-Eleven t-shirt reproduction will sell fast, so anyone making the trip will want to hit the booth early.

What makes this collaboration land so perfectly is the crossover appeal. If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, Blink-182 probably defined your teenage years. Pac-Man reaches even further back, capturing an entirely different generation’s arcade memories. By bringing both together, the band is speaking to multiple generations of nostalgia at once. Between this Comic-Con moment and their locked-in European festival dates for summer 2026, Blink-182’s comeback momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Are you planning to catch the booth if you’re heading to Comic-Con?