Do your kids love Bluey too? Bluey & Bingo have been firm favourites at our house since the show first launched. In fact I'll let you in on a secret.... I often watch it even when the kids aren't around!
The good news is now you can take the Bluey fun off the screen and into your home with all the official Bluey merchandise {and I'm going to show you where to buy it in Australia and America}.
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| Image: ABC TV |
WHO IS BLUEY?
If you haven't been indoctrinated into the inner sanctum of all things Bluey, let me fill you in. Bluey lives in Brisbane Australia with her little sister Bingo, dad Bandit and mum Chilli. Bluey is a 6yr old blue heeler pup who loves to play, she turns everyday family moments into extraordinary adventures alongside her 4yr old sister Bingo {who's a red heeler pup like her mum}.
The Heeler family love imaginary play and are experts at turning ordinary moments like bed time, grocery shopping and dinner time into fun games. Whether they're playing keepy-uppy, shadowlands or being flossing grannies, Bingo and Bluey are always having fun.
Bluey first hit TV screens here in Australia on ABC Kids in October 2018 and has gone on to be the most viewed show ever on ABC iView. The second series was released in March 2020 and the third series in October 2020. The original series is now being shown in the UK, USA and Africa thanks to a deal with Disney Junior. Written and produced in Brisbane, Queensland, Bluey is arguably one of the most famous Australian kids cartoons of all time.
What I love most about Bluey is how it shows the relationship between Bandit and his daughters and the magic bond they share through imaginary play. They also explain lots of big issues like teasing, early babies, compromising and pets dying and we've referred to Bluey episodes when dealing with real life situations to help our kids understand. It's also full of Aussie humour and dad jokes, which is a bonus for us parents!
WHERE TO FIND BLUEY PRODUCTS
When Bluey first came onto our screens in 2018 there were no Bluey products to be found anywhere, but since the show has gained a legion of little fans {and big ones} Bluey merchandise started to fill virtual and real shelves at book stores, toy shops and department stores all over the country.
If you want to watch Bluey dvds, read Bluey books, dress like Bluey or throw an awesome Bluey birthday party, you can! Before you go spending all your hard earned dollar bucks on everything Bluey & Bingo, check out the list below for where to buy all the official Bluey merchandise, for real life!
It's also important to note that due to the insane popularity of Bluey, some products do sell out quite quickly, so my advice is if you see something you want in stock get it asap. Our favourite Australian stores for Bluey products are Toymate, Casey's Toys, Catch, Amazon AU, Stuck On You, Spotlight, Kmart, Target, Big W and Kidstuff. The easiest way to get Bluey products in America is via Amazon.
It's also important to note that due to the insane popularity of Bluey, some products do sell out quite quickly, so my advice is if you see something you want in stock get it asap. Our favourite Australian stores for Bluey products are Toymate, Casey's Toys, Catch, Amazon AU, Stuck On You, Spotlight, Kmart, Target, Big W and Kidstuff. The easiest way to get Bluey products in America is via Amazon.
If you're buying online from Catch {Australia only} you can sign up to Club Catch to get free shipping on selected products. Amazon Prime also offer free shipping on selected products and have a free 30 day trial - sign up for the US Prime free trial here, or the Australian free 30 day Prime trial here.
Bluey Books
Many of the popular Bluey episodes like Fruit Bat, The Beach, Grannies, The Creek and The Pool are available as hardcover board books from QBD Books, Toymate, Amazon AU, Amazon US and other department stores. There are also sticker books, colouring books and activity books.
Bluey Toys & Games
The most popular Bluey items are no doubt the toys and games which kids can carry around and use in imaginary play to recreate their own fun Bluey adventures. Good news is there's more toys and games being released all the time, so the kids can have fun playing with their favourite Bluey characters whenever they want.
One of my girls favourite Bluey episodes is shadowlands where Bluey and her friends have to make their way across the park by working together to run, jump and step in only the shadows. We've played this game many times for real life on the way home from school. Now kids can play the shadowlands board game as well. You can get it online at Amazon AU or Amazon US and department stores like Big W, Kmart and Target.
Kids can have fun trying to beat each other with Bingo's Bingo game. Race to be the first to match all pictures and win the game. You can find it online at Catch, Amazon AU, Amazon, Big W, Target, Kmart and other leading toy stores.
Bluey's 5 in 1 games is a set of jumbo playing cards featuring Bluey, her family and all her friends. The cards can be used to play all of Bluey's favourite games - Cheese n Crackers {snap}, Bluey's Battle {war}, Go Fruit Bat {go fish}, Grannies {old maid} and memory. You can find it online at Catch, Amazon US and department stores like Big W, Target and Kmart.
There's now a wide range of Bluey mini figurines available so kids can recreate their own Bluey scenes, including the Heeler family, Bluey's friends and special episode outfits. They also make great cake toppers. You can find Bluey mini figurines online at Toymate, Catch, Amazon AU, Amazon US, Big W, Target, Kmart and other leading toy stores.
In addition to individual character figurines there are also Bluey playsets. Set up Bingo's playroom or take Bandit for a surf at the beach. Bluey playsets are available from Toymate, Catch, Amazon US, Amazon AU, Big W, Target, Kmart and other leading toy stores.
One of the most popular episodes of Bluey is the Pool where Bandit takes the girls to the pool and forgets just about everything they need. That episode has been made into it's own pool time figurine set. The Bluey pool playset is available from Toymate, Catch, Amazon AU, Kmart, Target, Big W, Kidstuff and Amazon US.
The latest Bluey playset to be released is Bluey's caravan adventures set. The caravan set includes the caravan, Jean Luc figurine, table and chairs, camp fire and marshmallows to toast on the fire. The caravan is compatible with the Bluey 4WD car and folds out to include a kitchen, lounge room and double bunk beds. The caravan set is currently available in Australia at Catch and Amazon AU. There's also a bigger Bluey's ultimate caravan adventures playset available in the US from Amazon or Walmart.
Bluey Showbag
If you visit any of the major shows throughout the year like the Ekka, Sydney Royal Easter Show or Royal Melbourne Show chances are you'll get a showbag or two for the kids. You can also get a Bluey showbag online. The showbag includes a backpack, cooler bag, activity set, sticker book, hat, sunglasses, pencil case, headband, masks and dress up eyebrows. Buy the Bluey showbag from Catch, Showbags.com.au, Amazon AU and selected toy stores.
Bingo Showbag
There's a Bingo showbag too for all the little Bluey fans who love Bingo. The showbag includes a bingo backpack, bingo water bottle, headband, placemat, projector torch, pack of markers, memory game, rewards chart and tote bag. The Bingo showbag is available online in Australia from Catch and Amazon AU.
Bluey Swimming products
A new range of Bluey swimming products have been released in collaboration with Wahu, just in time for the Australian summer. Now when you go to the pool you can take all your Bluey gear with you. The swimming range features various flotation devices including swim rings, swim vests, inflatable arm bands and a kick-board. There's also Bluey googles, dive rings and swimwear available in selected stores. The Bluey swim range is available in Australia from Toymate, Catch, Target, Mr Toys and Kidstuff.
Bluey bikes
Bluey Clothing, Pyjamas & Swimwear
Bluey clothing ranges are available at Big W, Target, Kmart, Catch, Peter Alexander and limited releases at Bonds. Each store has their own Bluey designs including tees, skirts, pants, dresses, underwear, pyjamas and swimwear. Clothing items sell extremely quickly with new releases coming out regularly {the designs shown in this image may no longer be available}.
Bluey & Bingo Dress Up Costumes
Now you can dress up as your favourite Bluey character whenever you want. Bluey and Bingo character costumes are available in sizes 3-5 and 6-8 in Australia. Get them from Toymate, Casey's Toys, Catch, Kmart, Target and Big W.
Bluey Kids Decor & Furniture
The kids can watch Bluey on their own Bluey fold out couch. Available at Big W, Kmart, Target, Toys R Us and from multiple stores on Catch and Amazon AU.
The Bluey inflatable armchair is available at Target, Kidstuff, Aussie Toys Online and a few stores via Catch.
Set up a kids art area or their own special Bluey & Bingo snack table. Bluey wooden table and chairs set is available from Toymate, Catch, Kidstuff and other selected toy stores.
Whether you're going camping for real life, or just hanging out in the lounge room, a Bluey bed will make it even more fun! This bed is an air mattress and sleeping bag in one, how cool is that! Available from Toymate, Casey's Toys, Catch, Amazon AU, Big W, Target, Kidstuff and other selected toy stores.
If the kids are scared of the dark get a Bluey or Bingo night light for their bedroom. It's also a torch underneath. These are super popular and sell out quick at Kmart, Target, Big W and Toymate, however they're also available at Amazon AU, Amazon US and Catch.
Free Bluey Colouring Pages
Whether you're having a play date or just need something to occupy the kids while you cook dinner, download free colouring in pages from the official Bluey website. There's 18 different colouring pages including Bingo & Bluey, Snickers, Rusty, Muffin, Lucky, Indy, Honey, Coco, Chloe and Mum & Dad. There's also colouring scenes from the beach, the playroom and the Heeler house.
Bluey Birthday Party Supplies
If you want to throw the ultimate Bluey birthday party you'll need a Bluey cake and decorations. The Bluey website has a Bluey cake recipe for you to follow as well as printable Bluey cupcake toppers. They also have printable Bluey party bunting and Bluey & Bingo party bag templates. You can also get licensed Bluey party supplies such as invitations, napkins, paper plates and cups, as well as decorations at Spotlight.
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thank you. I was able to find some bluey merch in no time!
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