Starting in 1974, many Yamato-themed products have been sold, including clothing, tableware, stationery, and models of the characters, with the "Cosmo Tigers" and "Yamato" itself receiving particular attention. Additionally, models of Dessler's fleet were available, and at the time it was uncommon for the villain's ships or mecha to be sold. Bandai was responsible for most of the merchandising, and their choice to sponsor "Space Battleship Yamato" at such an early stage of its production is considered influential in the company's financial success.