Emoji character on Sphere Las Vegas gets name, merchandise line

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The colorful character who appears on the Exosphere of Sphere Las Vegas has a name -- and a merchandise line.

Sphere Entertainment dubbed the character Orbi and launched the "Orbi Collection" of shirts, hats, onesies and more at shop.thesphere.com.

The Sphere Las Vegas emoji wears a nametag revealing his name as "Orbi." (Courtesy Sphere Entertainment)

The yellow being began showing up on the Sphere in 2023 and quickly captivated people with daily appearances on the world's largest LED screen.

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Fans could see it sweating through heat waves, catching snowflakes on its tongue during "sweater weather" and watching as F1 drivers zoomed past the Sphere during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

"Orbi has become a global phenomenon and cultural touchstone, captivating audiences in Las Vegas and on social media with its many expressions," Chandra Allision, who oversees merchandise for Sphere, said in a statement. "The e-commerce site is a way for fans around the world to connect with Orbi and Sphere via official branded merchandise, further extending the reach and visibility of Sphere’s brand."

On top of Orbi merchandise, the new ecommerce store also features items with the Sphere logo, like tote bags, backpacks, hats, postcards, keychains and tumblers.