Cloudco Entertainment’s Care Bears™ and Netflix’s Stranger Things collide for a limited-edition plush collection from leading global toy company Basic Fun!, timed to the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. Launching exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide on December 12th, the mashup blends heart and horror in cuddly packages.
Care Bears meet Stranger Things in a crossover that brings the Upside Down into the colorful world of Care-A-Lot. Fan-favorite characters are transformed into imaginative Care Bears plushies with outfits inspired by their iconic Season 1 looks. Expect whimsical details such as the Care Bears’ signature belly badges flipped upside down in a playful nod to Hawkins’ alternate dimension.
The collection features two 12” limited-edition plushes, with Cheer Bear™ as Eleven, dressed in her iconic Season 1 outfit and her signature facial expression, and Grumpy Bear™ as the Demogorgon, complete with the unforgettable flower-like head that comes in a fun hoodie design. Packaged in a premium collector’s box, this is a must-have for Care Bears lovers, Stranger Things fans, and anyone who appreciates unique crossover collectibles.
Also included in the lineup are five fun-size plushies, bringing the same magic on a smaller scale. The 9” plush lineup includes Cheer Bear™ as Eleven, Funshine Bear™ as Dustin, Bedtime Bear™ as Mike, Tenderheart Bear™ as Lucas, and Good Luck Bear™ as Will.
Robert Prinzo, Head of Global Licensing at Cloudco Entertainment, said:
“Stranger Things captures the essence of what it meant to be a kid in the 1980s—and what better way to show up in that world than with an icon of that decade, Care Bears.”
“We’re always excited by new creative expressions of the iconic Care Bears and love pushing the envelope on how they can show up in the world,” said Lisa Doiron, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Basic Fun! “This collection merges Stranger Things and Care Bears, with thoughtful, playful details fans will love.”
Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 is streaming now; Volume 2 launches on December 25th, and The Finale on New Year’s Eve. Each volume releases at 5 p.m. PST. Find out when Stranger Things 5 premieres in your part of the world here.
The Stranger Things x Care Bears™ collection will be available December 12, exclusively at Walmart nationwide in-store and online. Follow @carebears for updates and announcements.
