B&M is selling Grinch Squishmallows and shoppers say they ‘need’ them for stocking fillers
THE Grinch may have stolen Christmas but he pops up everywhere once December rolls round each year.
If you have fans of the Christmas-hating character in your home, you may wish to pop into B&M which is selling themed Squishmallows for the festive period.
For just £18.99, you can pick up a 10-inch plush shaped like the Dr Seuss icon.
The B&M website states: “Celebrate the holiday season with this 10″ Grinch Squishmallows plush!
“Squishmallows are made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials and make the perfect cuddly companion for long flights, comfy nights in, or your Dr Seuss movie marathons!
“Look out for other holiday-inspired Squishmallows plush and bring home the happiness today.”
The deal was posted on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, where a shopper had spotted a basket full of the toys.
And it seemed that many fellow Grinch fans wanted to snap one up for themselves, or to use as stocking fillers.
One commented: “ohhhh need one.”
A second wrote: “how cute!”
And a third commented: “Someone please buy me one.”
It’s not just B&M that has jumped on the Grinch hype this year.
We shared how a woman splashed out on Home Bargains’ 16 FOOT inflatable Grinch.
Mega-fan Lauren was quick to snap one up for a whopping £129.99.
In a video on her TikTok page, Lauren admitted her fiance Dan wouldn’t be too impressed with her latest purchase, so she decided to put it up when he went to get his hair cut.
She even predicted he might be “tipped over the edge” by the buy, as he was struggling with the stress of Christmas and being in a new house.
“I actually think it’ll be bigger than the house,” Lauren said, ahead of putting the inflatable up in the garden.
Primark Grinch cafes
Primark has also launched some new festive cafes themed on the beloved character.
The retailer has partnered with Dr Seuss to create a Grinch’s green lair with a limited-edition menu at six Primark cafe locations across the UK.
Primark’s Grinch Cafes are sure to be a hit with fans of the furry character, with everything from green waffles and shakes to get in the anti-Christmas spirit.
There are also festive toasties and hot drinks to warm even the frostiest of hearts.
Customers can tuck into a variety of dishes including ‘Holiday Cheer’ waffles with ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate orange pieces and popping candy, tasty turkey, brie and cranberry toasties and special drinks like the ‘Strawberry Cindy-Lou Who’ milkshake and a mince pie iced latte.
The Grinch cafe is open in Primark’s stores in Birmingham, Manchester Trafford, Manchester Market Street, Cardiff, Braehead and Edinburgh until the end of December.
After tucking into themed drinks and food, shoppers can then check out Primark’s new Grinch-inspired range.
This follows McDonald’s bringing out Grinch Happy Meals.
A history of The Grinch
The story features the Grinch, a solitary, grumpy creature who lives in a cave atop Mount Crumpit.
Disliking the Christmas cheer of the nearby Whos in Whoville, the Grinch decides to “steal” Christmas by taking their decorations, gifts, and feasts.
He ultimately learns the true meaning of Christmas when the Whos celebrate despite their losses, prompting his heart to grow three sizes.
The live-action adaptation starring Jim Carrey was released on November 17, 2000 and is a Christmas classic today.