It’s July 25, so we’re just five months away from Christmas and that means retailers of all sizes are stocking up for the holidays.
For the third year in a row, all three Adventure Media & Events publications — the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider — have teamed up with Jakks Pacific to celebrate Christmas in July with an exclusive look at upcoming holiday products. Jakks’ 2022 holiday program is spreading the holiday cheer in the months ahead with new for ’22 products and the return of some sought-after favorites from the past two years. While the formal reveal is happening here, attendees to the Jakks Pacific and Disguise panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) got a super-early sneak preview this past weekend.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Clark Griswold Talking Plush
‘Tis the season to be merry with the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation-inspired Clark Griswold Talking Plush. This 12-inch scale pull-string plush character has a rotocast head in the likeness of actor Chevy Chase and features 16 classic lines from the film. Clark will be available this fall and can be preordered via Amazon. MSRP: $19.99
Sonic the Hedgehog Advent Calendar
Celebrate the holiday season with Sonic the Hedgehog and friends. A total of 24 figures and accessories are included in the set, with three unique holiday figures and one holiday accessory available exclusively with the Advent Calendar. The box opens up to create a holiday scene. The Sonic Advent Calendar will be available this fall and can be preordered via Amazon. MSRP: $49.99
Super Mario Advent Calendar
Last year, Jakk’s Super Mario Advent Calendar was a massive hit, so it’s back early. The holiday-themed calendar includes a total of 24 2.5-inch scale figures and accessories, such as Ice Luigi, Princess Peach, Light Blue Yoshi, and the first releases of a special Santa Mario, Snowman Mario, Snowman Luigi, and more. The package folds down to create a holiday scene. Available now at Amazon. MSRP: $49.99
Returning Favorites:
A quartet of popular items from Jakks Pacific’s 2020 and 2021 holiday programs is returning to retail this fall.
- Elf Buddy the Elf Talking Plush with Will Ferrell likeness (originally released in 2020)
- Elf Advent Calendar (originally released in 2020)
- Gremlins Countdown Calendar (originally released in 2020)
- A Christmas Story Advent Calendar (originally released in 2021)
In recent years, the seasonal business has been a big win for Jakks Pacific as it’s diversified its product portfolio. The company is expected to reveal its second quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 27 after the bell.
