Paris, June 29, 2026 – The Musée Grévin has announced the suspension of its exclusive One Piece collector’s card distribution, effective this Sunday, June 28, 2026. The decision follows two days of unprecedented crowds at the Parisian wax museum, driven by the launch of its new One Piece immersive area and the allure of the limited-edition promotional card.
Unprecedented Crowds Overwhelm the Museum
Since the grand opening of its One Piece exhibit on June 26, 2026, the Musée Grévin has experienced an exceptional surge in visitors. On Saturday, June 27, an unusual crowd gathered outside the museum in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Many initially speculated about a new attraction or celebrity appearance, but the true reason was the hundreds of One Piece fans hoping to acquire a promotional card that had become a coveted collector’s item.
The museum had already issued an Instagram story announcement on Friday, June 26, stating that it was fully booked due to the high attendance. The following day, the scenario repeated itself: “Saturday, June 27, the Musée Grévin is FULL today, card distribution has stopped,” the institution declared in the morning, confirming that late-arriving visitors would no longer be able to receive the precious gift.
Suspension of Card Distribution and Future Plans
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026, the Musée Grévin has implemented a new organizational structure. While the museum remains open to the public, no One Piece souvenir cards are being distributed today. The distribution of these cards is now suspended until further notice.
The museum plans to communicate new arrangements in the coming days, with an expressed desire to distribute a greater number of cards than initially planned to satisfy more fans and visitors. The Musée Grévin also reminds the public that the “Cabaret du Soleil” area, dedicated to One Piece, is a permanent exhibition. Therefore, visitors can continue to explore this space over time, regardless of when card distribution resumes.
The Appeal of the One Piece Exhibit and Exclusive Card
The immense enthusiasm is linked to the opening of a brand-new immersive space dedicated to One Piece, which debuted on June 26. For the first time in its history, the museum is hosting the ten members of the Straw Hat crew in a setting spanning over 80 square meters, created in collaboration with Toei Animation. Characters like Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, and Chopper are showcased as life-sized statues specially crafted in Japan.
However, what particularly captivated collectors is the exclusive promotional ONE PIECE CARD GAME card, distributed to the first 50,000 visitors holding an entry ticket. This card, specially illustrated for the collaboration between the Musée Grévin and Toei Animation, is unavailable elsewhere and is limited to one per visitor, while supplies last.
Surge in Resale Market and Manga’s Global Popularity
Within hours, the card began appearing on resale platforms, with some sellers listing prices for several hundred euros, or even more, depending on the advertisements. This rapid escalation in value highlights the intense demand and collector interest in the item.
The success of the operation significantly exceeded expectations, leading to an impressive queue forming on the Grands Boulevards from the museum’s opening. This phenomenon was fueled by both fans eager to discover the new manga-themed space and collectors determined to acquire the limited-edition card. Consequently, the museum had to halt distribution on Saturday, as no more spaces were available for the day.
Created by Eiichiro Oda in 1997, One Piece is one of the world’s most popular manga series, with over 600 million copies sold. Its collectible card game, launched by Bandai, is also experiencing growing success among players and collectors, largely explaining the excitement observed in front of the Musée Grévin in recent days.
Source: Sortiraparis.com
