Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones

We manufacture Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones for investment banks, law firms, investment funds and corporations that commemorate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, IPOs or restructurings.

Deal Toy manufacturing has traditionally been highly polluting and repetitive in design. We offer sober, sustainable and high-quality pieces, made with recycled and certified materials that strengthen the company’s image and add value in corporate environments.

According to your project’s needs, we offer different design options for your Deal Toy:

  • Personalized trophies: Pre-existing designs with a large customizable area for logos, teams and dates. Personalization via laser engraving or UV printing. Lead times from 48 h.
  • Bespoke designs: Project-specific development. Materials and finishes are defined case by case, prioritizing sustainability whenever compatible with design requirements and delivery time. Typical lead times of 4 to 8 weeks, with possible adjustments depending on complexity.

We provide personalized support and advice throughout the process, with an absolute commitment to delivery deadlines.

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FAQ about Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones

What are Deal Toys?

They are corporate keepsakes that commemorate an important transaction. They are typically commissioned by investment banks and presented to banking teams, lawyers and clients following deals such as mergers, acquisitions, IPOs or restructurings.

At what events are Deal Toys presented?

They are presented at corporate events celebrating significant financial and business transactions: mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, restructurings and deals involving investment banks, law firms, funds and corporations.

What materials do you use to manufacture Deal Toys?

For catalogue models we work with certified sustainable materials such as FSC-certified beech wood, recycled post-consumer plastic, reclaimed fishing nets or ceramic. The plaques are manufactured from steel with a recycled fraction and finished with a non-toxic, water-based paint.

For bespoke projects, the range of materials is broader and is tailored to the design requirements and timelines of each project.

Can I personalise the trophy with my company logo?

Yes. We offer two techniques:

Laser engraving: produces a subtle relief with a monochromatic finish.

UV printing: enables precise full-colour printing, with colour logos and detailed graphic elements.

Do you manufacture bespoke Deal Toys?

Yes. We design and produce unique, tailor-made pieces adapted to the specific requirements of each project in terms of design, materials and timelines.

Do you include information about the sustainability of the trophy?

Yes. All catalogue trophies include an eco-label, with the exception of the Tótem MAR and Tótem CAL models.

Do you manufacture Deal Toys on tight deadlines?

Yes. Once you enter the quantity, you will receive an estimate in the configurator. As a reference:

Up to 100 catalogue units to any location in the EU within 48 hours.

1 week if you already have the final design ready.

2 weeks if you need us to handle the design.

4 weeks for bespoke projects with custom colours or specific manufacturing.

These are indicative timelines. You are welcome to contact us and we will review the specifics of your project to fine-tune the deadlines as much as possible without compromising delivery.

What are the best Deal Toys to commemorate a financial transaction?

The best Deal Toys are those that turn a date into an object and an object into a story. There is no single formula: the best examples combine concept, form and execution in a way that makes the recipient immediately understand what is being celebrated — and place it on their desk rather than in a drawer.

The timeless classic. A solid block, clean geometry, engraved typography. No frills. It works for any major transaction precisely because it needs no explanation. It is the universal language of investment banking.

The architectural piece. A miniature replica of the asset at the heart of the deal: the acquired building, the financed bridge, the constructed plant. Particularly powerful in real estate, infrastructure or industrial project transactions where the physical object exists and has a name of its own.

The conceptual piece. It represents nothing literal, yet says everything. An abstract form that alludes to the merger of two entities, the spin-off of a division, the growth of a fund. It requires a strong brief and a talented designer — but when it works, it is the most memorable Deal Toy on the shelf.

The narrative piece. It incorporates real transaction data as a visible design element — the multiple, the closing date, the number of jurisdictions involved. Not as a footnote on the plaque, but as an integral part of the design. Ideal for transactions where the numbers are the achievement.

The sector-specific piece. The design draws directly from the industry. A molecule for a pharmaceutical deal, a stylised server for a technology transaction, a turbine for an energy acquisition. It speaks to the team in their own language.

The luxury limited edition. Noble materials, unique finishes, very few units produced. It does not seek to be recognised as a Deal Toy: it seeks to be mistaken for a collector's piece. Ideal for transactions where discretion and prestige carry as much weight as the celebration itself.

The interactive piece. It features a moving, foldable or manipulable element — something that invites you to touch it. Less common and far more memorable. It works particularly well for IPOs or transactions that want to project dynamism and innovation.

The best Deal Toy is not the most expensive or the most elaborate: it is the one that, ten years on, is still on the shelf because whoever owns it knows exactly what it represents and why they keep it.