Happy Mando Monday! Now that season 2 of The Mandolorian has officially launched, fans can get their fill of new merch with MandoMondays.com.
Every Monday from Oct. 26 to Dec. 21, a new lineup of toys, apparel, collectibles and more will debut at a variety of retailers. While this week’s launch includes plenty of items like new figures, T-shirts and collector pins, we are beyond excited for the special Build-A-Wear Workshop plushes!
Head to the Build-A-Bear website to snag The Child ($44) and his plush pram ($35). The online exclusive pram is the perfect size for transporting Mando’s little sidekick!
Don’t forget the Mandalorian! This online exclusive plush comes with a built-in body suit, equipment belt, face mask and a sound chip that features the show’s theme song.
Both the new plush items go on sale on Mon. Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. PST.
Disney and Make-A-Wish have been bringing magic to children together for 40 years. To honor this special relationship, Disney has announced brand new products that will be launching over the next few months.
First on the list is the latest collection, Wishes Come True Blue. The colorful lineup is packed with items that include backpacks, apparel, Mickey and Minnie ears, face masks, Crocs, and jewelry.
The Wishes Come True Blue color collection is already available at select Disney Parks around the world, the Disney store and online at shopDisney.com. The collection starts at $12.99 and up.
For a item purchased from the Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection now through World Wish Day 2021 (Apr. 29, 2021) in the US, Canada and across Europe, Disney will donate 25 percent of the purchase price (up to US $500,000) to Make-A-Wish.
Bugs Bunny is turning 80! The iconic animated character is getting his own line of special merch in the new collaboration between Converse and Warner Bros.
Converse x Bugs Bunny will include classic styles like the Pro Leather, Chuck 70 and Chuck Taylor All Star in toddler, kid and adult sizes. In addition to shoes, the collection will also include graphic apparel ranging from short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts to pullover hoodie in classic colorways.
The Converse x Bugs Bunny collab will launch online at Converse.com on Oct. 27, with prices ranging from $35 to $100.
Did you save beloved toys from your past to share with your little ones? Mattel announced the grand opening of the Fisher-Price Toy Museum, a virtual museum designed to celebrate the brand’s 90-year legacy. This first-of-its-kind virtual experience, which will be hosted on Instagram, enables visitors to relive their favorite toys through a curated exhibition.
The museum also includes a digital gift shop that offers an assortment of apparel, accessories, housewares and more, featuring vintage imagery from Fisher-Price classic toys.
“The Fisher-Price Toy Museum was inspired by the idea that, whether you were born in the 1950s, 1980s or 2000s, everyone has a memory of their favorite childhood toy, and many of those are from Fisher-Price,” said Chuck Scothon, SVP and Global Head of Infant and Preschool, Mattel. “The intent of this museum is to take visitors back to their unique childhood experiences, and give them the opportunity to relive their youth, even if just for a few moments.”
At the museum, the legacy of Fisher-Price toys will be on full display. In honor of the brand’s anniversary year, the museum will feature more than 90 different exhibits that will be organized by decade, enabling visitors to easily locate the vintage toys from their childhood. The collection will include a variety of classic products creatively presented by artist, set designer, and photographer Leila Fakouri, who focused on keeping the toys as the star of each environment while incorporating dimension and texture to create an authentic museum feel. Exhibits include Snoopy Sniffer, which launched in 1938, and sits atop a fabricated slice of blueberry pie, the iconic Roller Skates, which were first introduced in 1983, and are showcased in a miniature roller-skating rink, and many more.
Accompanying the museum is a gift shop offering 16 products that celebrate the brand’s timeless toys. Gift shop items, which will be available in limited quantities, include a Doctor Doodle T-shirt, Space Blazer socks, shoelaces featuring the brand’s classic roller skates and a lunchbox with imagery of vintage Little People figures.
Consumers can experience the Fisher-Price Toy Museum by following @fisherprice.toymuseum on Instagram.
It’s been one year since the release of Disney’s Frozen 2. Now, Frozen Fest is back with exclusive content, digital adventures and new toys, apparel, games, books and more inspired by the films. This year, the highlight of Frozen Fan Fest will be a Virtual Playdate hosted by chef, two-time New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, television host and producer, Ayesha Curry, that will air on Oct. 18.
The digital event will be available for one day only, offering families the ultimate Frozen 2 experience all from the comfort of home. With a robust schedule of new and curated content, immersive activities and more, participants will also get an exclusive first look at the trailer for Once Upon a Snowman, the new short from Walt Disney Animation Studios, which debuts on Disney+ on Oct. 23.
“I’m thrilled to join in on all of the Frozen Fan Fest fun as the host of the first-ever Frozen Virtual Playdate,” said Ayesha Curry. “We are big fans of Frozen 2 in our home, and I love that the film celebrates the importance of family, which is something that’s deeply important to me. I’m overjoyed to be a part of an event that offers families a fun way to spend quality time together, all while enjoying the magic of Arendelle in their homes.”
The Playdate line-up will include activities appealing to Frozen fans of all ages, such as a sing-a-long, choreographed dance lesson, an American Sign Language tutorial of “Show Yourself,” and the unique opportunity to learn how to draw Olaf with Trent Correy and Dan Abraham, the directors of “Once Upon a Snowman.” Additional segments will feature new apparel, fashion accessories, bedding, toys, costumes and more from Hasbro, Jakks Pacific, H&M, Hanna Andersson, Party City, Franco Manufacturing, shopDisney.com and the LEGO Group. Guest appearances will include social influencers and Frozen fans, as well as stars from Frozen: the hit Broadway Musical North American Tour, Radio Disney’s Cameron McLeod and Jason Maybaum from Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home.
“Since audiences were first introduced to the kingdom of Arendelle seven years ago, Frozen has become universally beloved,” said Kareem Daniel, president, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing. “As fans around the world continue to seek out ways to step into this iconic story, we are thrilled to expand this experience – meeting consumers where they are by bringing new products and digital content to life for families at home.”
Frozen Fan Fest kicked off on Oct. 12, in EMEA with a “Frozen Fashion Week,” a series of short fashion shows that spotlight all-new footwear and apparel, culminating in a full fashion show on Oct. 18. Complete with imaginative vignettes and never-before-seen styles that lean into key elements of the story and its characters, portions of the fashion show will air as a part of the Virtual Playdate on Oct. 18.
Beginning today, fans can visit www.disney.com/FrozenFanFest for a full schedule of events, downloadable activities and more. The Playdate will start at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 18 and will be available for one day only. Additional information can be found by following #FrozenFanFest.
Get ready for more adventures with Bingo and Rolly! Disney Junior has ordered a fifth season of Puppy Dog Pals. Season four of the series premieres Fri., Oct. 23 at 9:00 a.m. PT on Disney Channel and on DisneyNOW.
The hit animated series centers on fun-loving pug puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly, whose thrill-seeking appetites take them on exhilarating adventures in their neighborhood and around the globe. Whether helping their owner Bob, exploring with their pal Keia or overseeing their own Puppy Playcare center, the pugs’ motto is that life is more exciting with your best friend by your side.
Season four of Puppy Dog Pals stars newcomer Elisha “EJ” Williams as quick-witted, problem solver Bingo; Gracen Newton (Child Support) as silly, energetic Rolly; Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) as A.R.F.; and Jessica DiCicco (The Loud House) as Hissy. Harland Williams is the show’s creator, serves as consulting producer and voices the role of Bob, the pups’ devoted owner. Sean Coyle is executive producer and Michael Olson is co-executive producer/story editor for season four. The fifth season will be executive produced by Olson and Coyle will serve as consulting producer. The series is a production of Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior.
Extensions for the series include storybooks from Disney Press, DVDs from Walt Disney Studios and music releases on major streaming platforms from Walt Disney Records. Plush toys, costumes, accessories and apparel are available at the Disney store, shopDisney.com and retailers nationwide.
C is for cookies and comfort! Last week, Bombas launched their 4th annual Sesame Street collection. This limited edition collection of Bombas socks are inspired by your favorite fuzzy Sesame Street friends.
Bombas, the mission-driven comfort apparel brand that disrupted the sock category. In line with Sesame Street’s commitment to helping others, every pair of these socks purchased leads to a pair of socks directly benefiting homeless families in need.
The socks are available in Men’s, Women’s and Youth sizes. Singles retail for $14 – adults, $8 – youth. Gift boxes sell for $104 – adults, $60 – youth, $44 – toddler. They even have gift sets including socks for parents and children which makes for the perfect family gift.
Show your civic duty and instill in them at a young age the importance of voting. We uncovered baby and kids tees that make a statement and celebrate the future voters of America. Don’t forget to register to vote and head to ballots on November 3 (or mail yours in advance) to have your voice heard. Their future depends on it.
Bloomaire For Our Future organic tee
These soft crew neck tees are made with 100% GOTS certified + Fair Trade Certified™ GMO-free combed organic cotton. Bonus: they come in adult sizes too so you can match with your mini-me. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to When We All Vote, a non-profit, nonpartisan org that is “on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap." Buy now.
Celebrate those who paved the way with this sweet tee that honors five trailblazing women. Available in size 2T-14. Buy now.
Kids Rainbow Vote Tee
Show your voting pride in this Kids Rainbow Vote tee, which you can snag in two colors: black and heather. Buy now.
Maisonette Vote Sweater
Maisonette just launched Maison Me “VOTE” sweatshirts and masks for mom and mini’s made to ignite conversations, and inspire even the littlest ones to use their voices in a big way. Buy now.
Little Miss Suffrage Shirt
Vote equality! These shirts are screen printed in water-based ink. Choose from six different colors and celebrate everyone’s right to vote. Buy now.
Youth Vote Tee
Celebrate your power to vote and empower your kids to take action in the future with this tee that’s available in 10 different colors. Buy now.
Vote Like My Future Depends On It Tee
Truth is: their future does depend on it. We love the motto of this tee, which you can buy in three different colors. Buy now.
Vote Screen Printed Toddler Tee
Get your littlest tots in on the Voting action and have them wear this tee with pride when they accompany you to the polls. Buy now.
Toddlers for Change T-shirt
They may be resistant to potty training but we bet your toddlers will embrace real change when it counts. These hand-painted stencil shirts are 100% cotton jersey and made to order. Buy now.
I am a (future) voter tee
It’s never too early to proclaim your (future) right to vote. This tee is brought to you by I am a voter.® is a nonpartisan movement that “aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement by unifying around a central truth: our democracy works best when we all participate.” Buy now.
Makoshey T-shirt
Mom-owned Makoshey helps make the conversations around voting and the election fun with election-inspired clothing that’s comfortable and Chicago-made. Read more about Makoshey and then buy your tee here.
—Erin Lem, Maria Chambers and Jennifer Swartvagher
photos from each retailer. At the time of publication all t-shirts were available for purchase.
Now you will be looking forward to Monday morning! Today Disney and Lucasfilm announced Mando Mondays. This all-new global consumer products, games and publishing program, kicking off on Oct. 26 will debut goods inspired by The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian premiered last fall and quickly took the world by storm. Who doesn’t love Baby Yoda? The series, which won seven awards at the Primetime Emmy Awards, will return for its highly anticipated second season Fri, Oct. 30, streaming exclusively on Disney+.
The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through the dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
After fans experience the latest episode every Friday on Disney+, they can visit MandoMondays.com each Monday to see what new toys, collectibles, apparel, books, comics, digital content and more will be unveiled. Mando Mondays will run for nine weeks, culminating on Dec. 21.
“When The Mandalorian debuted last year on Disney+, the show became an instant phenomenon, with fans of all ages expressing excitement for products related to its iconic characters – particularly the Child,” said Kareem Daniel, president, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing. “This fall, as the world continues to watch the narrative unfold, we will further bring this unique Star Wars story to life through a must-have selection of toys, books, comics, digital content, and more.”
To celebrate this announcement, select pre-orders for the first wave of Mando Mondays products will kick off today at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET across top retailers globally, including shopDisney.com. Products available for pre-order today include the Hasbro Black Series Credit Collection, new Funko Pop! bobbleheads, the LEGO Star Wars The Child construction set and much more, all viewable now at MandoMondays.
The countdown starts now! For more details, visit MandoMondays.com and follow the conversation on social using #MandoMondays.
adidas has been busy making new collaborative collections and you’re going to want to a piece of both. The 80’s-founded lifestyle brand has paired up with Pixar and LEGO to create two new lines that are both nostalgic and inspiring.
First up, adidas and Pixar have curated the Toy Story Friendship Collection which will debut Oct. 1 on adidas.com and is the perfect thing to sport to Disney’s Pixar Fest. The collection is made up of a sneaker and apparel capsule and will be available in infant, juniors and children sizes in prices ranging from $22 to $120.
Every shoe comes with it’s own unique theme and includes the D.O.N. Issue #2 x Woody, Dame 7 x Buzz, Pro Model 2G x Luxo, Deep Threat x Aliens, NMD_R1 x Jessie, Superstar x Hamm and Top Ten Hi x Rex.
Next up, adidas has joined forces with LEGO to bring a new look to the classic ZX8000 sneaker. Styled after the bricks we all know and love, the shoe is made up of multicolor mesh and synthetic suede upper with a rubber outsole.
The shoe will also have LEGO studs on the heels, adidas and LEGO branded tongue tabs and options for six different colored laces and interchangeable LEGO brick lace jewels.
The adidas Originals ZX 8000 LEGO sneakers launch globally on Sept. 25th and are available at adidas.com/A-ZX.
