April 6, 2018
Among the product available at Toys ‘R’ Us this month are exclusive items from Thinkway Toys such as a banana-scented fart blaster, plush characters, collectible action figures, a build-your-own Minion figure and a Minion missile launcher.
"The first installment of
Despicable Me
was a blockbuster hit and fans worldwide immediately fell in love with Gru, Agnes, Margo, Edith and of course, the Minions," says Lisa Harnisch, senior vice president, general merchandising manager, Toys ‘R’ Us, U.S. "We worked closely with our valued partners to be the first retailer to offer
Despicable Me 2
merchandise, including fun exclusive items sold only in our stores, providing customers the opportunity to experience all the excitement of the movie before it hits theaters."
"We are thrilled that Toys ‘R’ Us has quickly brought
Despicable Me 2
products to shelves, making its stores the ultimate
Despicable Me 2
destination," says Jamie Stevens, senior vice president of global retail development, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. "The company's excitement for this film is yet another great example of Toys ‘R’ Us knowing exactly what its customers want and its commitment to providing them with the most expansive and unique assortment of merchandise available."
Despicable Me 2
arrives in theaters July 3.
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