Basic Fun Soon, fans will be able to see their favorite characters in vivid View-Master 3D. In partnership with Fisher-Price, Basic Fun has developed the Despicable Me 2 View-Master. The View-Master features a new internal design that provides a 50 percent brighter and larger image with a smoother operation and a new focus on 3-D adventures, including 21 images across three reels to tell the Despicable Me 2 story.
Ceaco Ceaco has developed two 100piece puzzles featuring (former?) super-villain Gru, his three girls, and the Minions. Kids can recreate scenes from the sequel to enjoy Minion madness all over again at home. The puzzles are designed for kids ages 3 and up.
Rubie’s Costume Co. Rubie’s Costume Co. will have Halloween products based on Despicable Me 2, including non-gym bags and totes, buckets, pails, cosmetics, makeup, gloves, mittens, hats, caps, masks, and toy weapons.
Thinkway Toys The Despicable Me 2 Talking Figures line, from Thinkway Toys, includes collectible characters from the upcoming sequel. Talking Dave the Minion, Tim the Minion, and Stuart the Minion have moving heads and eyes. Kids can push a button to hear their voices and sound effects. They each feature poseable arms and soft skin upper bodies. Dave and Stuart stand about 8 inches tall and Tim is more than 9 inches tall. Talking Gru is also poseable and talks with the push of a button. Kids can turn his body from side to side and move his head and arms as well. A display stand is included with the 11-inch figure. Also available are the Agnes’ Unicorn plush and the Bedtime Agnes doll. All of the Despicable Me 2 products are designed for children ages 4 and up.
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Funko Funko will release four Pop! Vinyl Figures based on Despicable Me 2 characters Agnes, Gru, and Minions Carl and Dave. Each figure measures 3.75 inches tall and features Pop! Vinyl Figure format faces.
Hasbro Hasbro’s Monopoly: Despicable Me 2 Edition Game lets players get mischievous. Players must spin the Minion to make a move, collect Banana Bucks fast, and race to purchase Despicable Me properties. Hasbro’s Operation: Despicable Me 2 Edition Game features Stuart, who has accidentally swallowed some unicorn fluff. Players must operate, acting as one of the Minions.
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