The Bluey universe has formally collided with our world because of the superb collaboration between Bunnings and Bluey. Final weekend six Bunnings throughout Australia have been reworked into the Bluey Bunnings, AKA Hammerbarn, bringing the animated cartoon to life.
In fact, Hammerbarn grew to become a Mecca of Bluey enjoyable over the weekend with individuals flocking to shops, not only for the sand artwork however for the long-lasting Bluey gnomes on sale. In the event you’ve seen the Hammerbarn episode, you’ll know precisely why these Backyard Gnome Husbands are so fashionable and for simply $19 dollarbucks, they have been a cut price!
We are saying ‘have been’ as a result of the gathering offered out in report time. Whereas there was a four-per-person restrict on the Bluey gnomes, that didn’t cease them from discovering new properties in hours. And the place are the Blue gnomes going? Man is not going to doubt be displayed in gardens throughout Australia, however many extra have discovered their solution to eBay. And wait till you see what they’re going for!
Cheese and crackers, these are costly backyard gnomes!
We ventured to Hammertban in South Australia over the weekend to look at the insanity unfold and positive sufficient, after simply 4 hours, the Husbands have been all gone. Bunnings confirmed that the “sought-after product” had been snapped up by keen Aussies, stating the Hammerbarn collaboration had “exceeded expectations”.
“Our Bluey product vary has been extraordinarily fashionable over the weekend, with the Bluey backyard gnomes (husbands) being essentially the most sought-after product, inflicting all flooring inventory to promote out,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“We’re sorry to listen to some clients missed out on a Bluey backyard gnome this weekend.
There will likely be further inventory of the vary dropping into chosen shops quickly and we’re working arduous to get this into shops as rapidly as doable.”
Bluey gnomes discover new dwelling on eBay
In the event you don’t need to miss your possibilities of scoring a Bluey gnome, you’ll be able to all the time head to eBay the place the gnomes are promoting like hotcakes. And for a whole bunch, if not 1000’s of {dollars}! One itemizing for all 4 Bluey gnomes plus another Hammerbarn merch is as much as $1,300 on eBay.
One other set of 4 gnomes is at present going for $900 and yow will discover loads of single Bluey gnomes for across the $200 mark – that’s fairly the worth spike from their $19 RRP. Even Bluey-themed pet toys, additionally offered at Hammerbarn (and non-Hammerbarn-themed-Bunnings) are promoting for triple the quantity on eBay.
Whereas Aussies might have a second likelihood to seize a backyard gnome, abroad Bluey followers are desperately making an attempt to get their arms on the coveted collector’s merchandise. Positive, delivery prices will likely be via the roof however hey, a brand new Husband could also be value it?
In the event you didn’t get to Hammerbarn/Bunnings this weekend, there’s nonetheless time to take a look at the enjoyable and hopefully rating your self a Hammerbarn tote bag. Each weekend in February, Bluey-themed actions embody colouring partitions, scavenger hunts and free children D.I.Y. workshops.
A spokesperson for Bunnings additionally confirmed that the Bluey gnomes are supposed to be coming again ASAP and that Bunnings can be “conscious and disillusioned” to see the Bluey merchandise “being posted for resale at extraordinarily inflated costs”.
“If you’re unable to get a Bluey backyard gnome this month, we’re working with our provider to get extra into manufacturing and in-store this yr,” they added.
In the event you haven’t seen the Hammerbarn episode but, you could need to take a fast take a look at ABC Children trigger it’s a goodie! The Blue Heeler household head to Hammerbarn and the entire expertise was so extremely relatable to what just about each journey to Bunnings is like with children. Bandit’s there for a pizza oven, however, in fact, they go away with a trolley filled with stuff they don’t want together with new “Husbands” for the ladies – the Bluey gnomes.
We completely love Bluey and this collab could also be the most effective factor we’ve seen come out of the hit TV present up to now. In fact, this isn’t the primary time Bluey has escaped our TVs and are available into our worlds. Try this epic Bluey AirBnB positioned in Brisbane. You’ll additionally be capable of step into the Blueyverse later this yr when Bluey’s World involves Brisbane.
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