Woolworths announces 36 Disney+ characters available to collect from August 26
Woolworths customers will soon be able to collect a new line of exclusive Disney+ Ooshies, featuring beloved characters from Marvel, Star WarsTM, Disney and Pixar.
From 26 August across most of Australia, Woolworths customers can collect a Disney+ Ooshie with every $30 they spend in-store or online, while stocks last.
Due to COVID-19, the launch in Victoria will be delayed until the current lockdown restrictions ease.
The collection features nine Ooshies from each of the four Disney+ universes, totalling 36 Disney+ Ooshies to collect. They include family favourites such as Elsa (Disney’s Frozen), Captain Marvel (Marvel), Woody (Pixar, Toy Story), and the Mandalorian (Star WarsTM).
From Wednesday, shoppers can pick up some of their favourite Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar characters in Ooshie form as part of the new range for streaming service Disney+. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
Kylie Watson Wheeler, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company, Australia and New Zealand said: “When Disney+ launched in Australia in November last year, it quickly captured the hearts of millions of Australians by bringing together the world’s biggest entertainment brands on one streaming service.”
“We are excited that Aussies can now get their hands on a world exclusive Disney+ Ooshies collection only at Woolworths.”
The launch follows the success of last year’s Lion King partnership between Woolworths and Disney.Source:News Regional Media
Woolworths Chief Marketing Officer Andrew Hicks said: “We’re thrilled to offer a new level of excitement to Woolworths customers with some of the most iconic characters in the Disney+ universe.
“With families spending more time at home, possibly watching their favourite Disney+ movies or series, they can now enjoy Disney+ Ooshies as added value to their everyday shop at Woolworths.
“It’s been a difficult year as Australians navigate the challenges of the pandemic, so our goal by partnering with Disney once again is to bring more magic, surprise, and delight to our customers.”
Woolworths Launch for Disney Collectibles. Picture: Dallas Kilponen/WoolworthsSource:News360
Woolworths Launch for Disney Collectibles. Picture: Dallas Kilponen/WoolworthsSource:News360
“We know some customers in Victoria will be disappointed by the delayed roll out, but the safety and wellbeing of our customers, team members, and community remains our number one priority. The delay will allow our team to focus on operations and supplying customers with their everyday essentials during this challenging period. Once restrictions ease and we can safely roll out the program, we look forward to sharing the Disney magic with our Victorian customers.”
Woolworths has also renewed its partnership with TerraCycle, allowing customers to drop any preloved Ooshies in store to be turned into plastic pellets. The pellets are used to help make outdoor products such as garden beds, decks, fences and benches, and the bag the Ooshies come in can be recycled via kerbside yellow bins.
While many are overjoyed at the release of new collectibles, some took to social media to voice their concerns about the impact of the small plastic figurines on the environment.
“We know that many Aussies love Ooshies, and this unique Disney+ collection is a Disney collectors’ item which is why they’ve been built to be durable so that families and fans can treasure it for a long time,” Woolworths responded in a tweet.
“Ooshies can be used in many ways – from storytelling, taking care of them as a treasured collector’s item or popping them on the back of pencils. You can also bring them back to your local store to be recycled through Terracycle during the promotional period.”