8 TV-Inspired Gifts That Are Perfect For The Holidays

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Television is serious business these days, and a lot of profit can be made from the merchandising that goes along with all the popular shows on the planet. Fortunately, this makes it easier to shop for the binge watchers on your Christmas list. Here’s a look at some of the best TV-related gifts of 2021 for TV addicts of all ages:

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Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Real Moves Plush

$ 99.99

Available at: Walmart, Canadian Tire, Toys “R” Us, Amazon

The cute Mandalorian Grogu could practically open his own toy store by now, but his latest plush version is seriously out of this world. The sci-fi fan on your list can clip the included remote control unit to their wrist and use their joystick to move this sweet 11-inch Baby Yoda (aka The Child) back, forward, side to side and in a circular motion. The Force is strong for the remote control user, who also has the ability to make the Child’s arm and head move, make him speak (well, babble), walk around the room, make him follow them around the room And the best of all. all: play hide and seek with him. Even if the idea of ​​a little green man chasing you in your own home is a bit unnerving, aspiring Mandalorian bounty hunters will delight in having a child of their own.

CoComelon Musical Doctor Check Up Set

$ 29.99

Available at: Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Amazon

If you have a small child or a young grandchild and you are not subject to a regular dose of CoComelon, then do you even have a small child? The little ones will be happy to hear the infectious melodies of the mega-popular YouTube / Netflix / Amazon series that can now also be heard through toys. The CoComelon product line includes the Musical Doctor Check Up Set, which comes with a stethoscope, a “functional” syringe and a thermometer that glides from red to green in an adorable medical bag in the show’s signature watermelon design. The kit plays nine different sounds, as well as the hit song Doctor Check Up Song. This is a can’t-miss gift for kids ages two to four, even if it means having to ask your wannabe Doogie Howser to check it for worms.

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Barbie Dreamhouse game

$ 249.99

Available at: Amazon, Toys “R” Us, Walmart, Indigo, Costco, Mastermind, Loblaws, HBC

Barbie’s Dreamhouse has come a long way since the 1962 original: a cardboard mod bachelor suite that resembles a Mad Men outfit. The newly renovated and fully furnished mansion measures 109cm high by 104cm wide, has three floors and 10 indoor and outdoor living areas. It’s essentially a toy based on a toy-based TV show, as the handful of movies and Barbie’s trio of shows on Netflix (Life in the Dreamhouse, Dreamhouse Adventures, and Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts) have become almost as popular as the doll. herself. Features seen on TV such as a pet play area, bunk bed, balcony, party room, filling pool, working elevator and rooftop deck put the “dream” in Dreamhouse for kids. Barbie fans of all ages.

Schitt’s Creek Monopoly

$ 59.99

Available at: Amazon, Urban Outfitters, specialized toy stores

Believe it or not, the Rosebud Motel is the new Boardwalk, at least in this version of Monopoly based on the Emmy Award-winning CBC series. Chance and Community Chest have been traded with the Hello You and Love That Journey for Me cards, while all of the comedy favorites, including Bob’s Garage, Herb Ertlinger Winery, Town Hall, and Rose Apothecary, become a trendy property. as players battle their way aboard in hopes of becoming the richest citizen in the area. Just watch where you land, or you could get stuck having to donate to Asbestos Fest or pay taxes on the Roland truck.

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Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The latest oral history of the office

$ 36.99

Available at: Indigo, Amazon

There is something to be said for the enduring popularity of The Office. Thanks to our new work-from-home lifestyle, there is a sense of nostalgia that comes from observing life amidst cubicles, filing cabinets, and drab white walls. Authors Brian Baumgartner (aka Kevin Malone) and Ben Silverman (Executive Producer) go one step further in their revealing new book, featuring the memories of beloved Office colleagues Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Greg Daniels , Ricky Gervais, Rainn Wilson and many more. You’ll learn how The Office went from being a sleepy sitcom to one of the world’s most popular shows, and you’ll get a scoop through hours of exclusive interviews with the Dunder Mifflin gang, as well as 100 behind-the-scenes photos. As Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) says in the series finale, “I wish there was a way to know that you’re in the good old days before you’ve left them.”

Central Perk Travel Mug

$ 24

Available at: Amazon

They can have their coffee to go or maybe just keep it warm in this cute mug while they hang out and chat with some friends. We don’t know what has become more popular lately: the reruns of the show itself (all 10 seasons are now on Crave) or the merchandise that comes with it. Regardless, you can’t go wrong with a Central Perk mug for the Friends fan on your list. And don’t feel the need to stop there, as there are a plethora of products inspired by the beloved sitcom available online, from deliciously cheesy “Please don’t disturb … I’m watching Friends” socks to dog harnesses, wooden spoons and throw pillows. adorned with the famous faces of the cast so they can literally be there for you when it’s time to rest your head.

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Squid Game Tracksuit

From $ 40

Available on: Amazon, Etsy, anywhere else on the internet

It’s practical, it’s retro, it’s teal, and it’s the perfect outfit for your Squid Game addict to binge on Netflix’s disturbing survival drama. You don’t have to search far to find these sports suits. The web is full of them after they became one of the most popular Halloween costumes of the year. To complete the look, buy her a pair of white sneakers (although we can’t imagine them staying clean for long).

Ted Lasso clothing

Available on: Amazon, Etsy

There’s no shortage of clever t-shirts and sweatshirts based on the biggest comedy of 2021 – it won seven Emmys in September. Popular Ted Lasso phrases such as “Be a goldfish”, “Soccer is life”, “Believe” and, well, those are the only ones we can print in a family newspaper, stamped on modern sweatshirts and unisex t-shirts are the way to go for the Team Lasso members on his gift list.

– Lindsey Ward