Pre-orders for the Mina the Hollower Collection are open now on iam8bit, giving fans a chance to snag a vinyl soundtrack, a replica journal, and a limited Bone-Up Bundle before the window closes on August 17, 2026. Yacht Club Games and iam8bit have teamed up to celebrate the long-awaited Shovel Knight follow-up with a collector's lineup that includes a 3xLP vinyl featuring Jake Kaufman's score, a 240-page notebook designed to look like Mina's in-game journal, a keychain blind box, and a $89.99 Bone-Up Bundle that bundles everything together.
The Full Lineup of Mina the Hollower Collectibles
The centerpiece is the Mina the Hollower: Bone-Up Bundle Edition, which for $89.99 includes the vinyl soundtrack, the notebook, and one random keychain from the blind box series. Pre-orders opened July 23 and will close on August 17, with all items shipping in Q4 2026. If the full bundle is too rich for your blood, iam8bit is selling each piece separately:
- 3xLP Vinyl ($64.99) – Velvet Purple Splatter Vinyl with retro-style art by Nimit Malava and 3D glasses for the cover art.
- Notebook ($19.99) – Faux leather journal mimicking Mina's in-game notebook, 240 pages.
- Keychain Blind Box ($14.99) – One PVC keychain from a set of six, with a chance to pull a Secret Chase Rare.
Why the Collection Matters Now
Mina the Hollower launched on May 29, 2026, to critical acclaim—earning a 91 on OpenCritic with a 97% recommendation rate. The game's sprite work, exploration, and combat have drawn comparisons to the best 2D Zelda titles, and its soundtrack, composed by Yacht Club Games' in-house composer Jake Kaufman, has been singled out as a standout. Two months after release, this collector's drop capitalizes on the momentum while the game is still fresh in players' minds.
Kaufman recently revealed that his favorite track from the game is "Gator Gallop," the theme of Nox's Bayou dungeon. He also shared that he plays through every game he scores at least once, and that the game's multiple delays—while stressful—allowed him to refine the soundtrack. "I had made peace with cutting at least half of the songs that are currently in the game," he said, noting that the original deadline would have forced "a lot of cuts and unpleasant decisions." The extra time gave him room to include tracks that otherwise would have been left on the cutting room floor.
How This Fits Into Indie Collector Culture
Physical and collector editions have become a staple for indie hits, especially those with strong visual identities and memorable soundtracks. Mina the Hollower joins a growing list of games that treat their merchandise as an extension of the game's world—much like A Short Hike did with its cozy, minimalist style, or 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim with its elaborate art books. The journal, in particular, feels like a natural artifact from the game, and the vinyl release taps into the resurgence of game soundtracks as standalone art objects.
For Yacht Club Games, this is also a chance to reward the patience of fans who waited through multiple delays. The studio built its reputation on Shovel Knight, and Mina the Hollower was seen as a risky follow-up. The strong critical reception and this collector's treatment suggest the gamble paid off.
The Catch: Limited Availability and Price
Pre-orders are only open for about three and a half weeks, and once they close, these items won't be available again until Q4 shipping. The $89.99 bundle isn't cheap, but it's in line with similar indie collector's editions—Alan Wake 2's limited physical release, for example, ran a similar price point. The keychain blind box is a gamble at $14.99 for a single random keychain, though the Secret Chase Rare adds some FOMO for completionists.
If you're on the fence, consider that iam8bit's previous collaborations with indie studios—like the AI: The Somnium Files vinyl—have held or increased in value after selling out. That's not a guarantee, but it's a pattern worth noting.
What Comes Next
All items are scheduled to ship by the end of 2026, so don't expect to have them in hand until at least November or December. Yacht Club Games hasn't announced any additional physical merchandise, but if this collection sells well, more could follow. For now, the window to pre-order is narrow—mark your calendar for August 17, because once it closes, you'll be waiting until Q4 for a second chance.
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