‘I bought the whole set today’ Disney fans beam & run to Asda to nab £13 buy that will take you straight back to the 90s
IF you’re a Disney fan, prepare to be impressed.
Last year, we saw children and their parents go wild for Squishmallows – the soft and spongy toys that were sold in millions.
They were a trend to be reckoned with, but now, shoppers are legging it to their nearest Asda, desperate to get their hands on the latest Squishmallow range.
So if you’re a fan of The Lion King, you’ll need to prepare yourself.
Last year, more than £100 million of the colourful creatures were snapped up worldwide, with sales soaring by 11 per cent in the UK.
Even Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian are fans of the range, which includes mythical creatures such as Ace The Unicorn, vegetables and branded editions including Harry Potter, Star Wars and CoComelon.
Squishmallows were created by Sunny Cho, who worked for Kelly Toys, and launched in 2017.
The first ones included Cam the Cat, Wendy the Frog and Hans the Hedgehog.
Now there are around 3,000 designs, which adorn kids’ bedrooms across the country, each with its own name and biography.
And luckily for fans of The Lion King, Asda are now stocking the iconic Squishmallow plush toys – and you can choose from a range of your favourite characters from the classic movie.
So whether Simba or Nala are your preferred characters, or you prefer Scar, Timon or Pumbaa, there’s five adorable plush toys to choose from.
One savvy shopper was left stunned when she spotted the cheap buys in her local Asda.
Thrilled with her finds, the Disney fan took to social media to alert other shoppers.
As she shared snaps of the new toys, which are just £13 each, she said: “Calling all Lion King fans.”
She proudly gave her followers a close-up look at each character as she advised: “Run, don’t walk to Asda for the cutest Squishmallows.”
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So if you’re a fan of the 1994 family film, you’re in luck, as she also penned: “Worth every penny for the cuteness.”
Not only did she describe the cheap buys as “perfect”, but she claimed: “Too good to miss out on.
“They really are a need.”
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @floridafuncompetitions, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed a whopping 174,500 views.
Social media users were gobsmacked by the cheap buys and many were keen to express this in the comments.
I bought the whole set today, absolutely in love
TikTok user
One person said: “Asda here I come.”
Another added: “I NEED the Scar one!”
A third commented: “Omg I need these now.”
Someone else beamed: “How cute.”
Meanwhile, one Asda shopper explained: “I bought the whole set today, absolutely in love.”
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Claw clips
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Platform flip flops
Again a popular choice among fashionistas in the 90s, these heels have made a comeback with designers such as Balenciaga trying their luck with their own styles.
Cargo pants
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Jeans and a nice top
It was the phrase that defined fashion for a decade, and now famous faces such as Sofia Richie are sporting the reinvented trend – pairing their own denims with a more sophisticated top. But are you willing to dig your jeans and nice tops out of the wardrobe for a second time?
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