Wicked gets the Squishmallows treatment
Jazwares is teaming up with Universal on a Squishmallows range inspired the upcoming Wicked film.
Launching exclusively at Walmart in the US at the end of September, Glinda and Elphaba will be available in ultra-soft, squishy 10-inch scales for $14.99.
Additional Wicked Squishmallows characters will land in the coming months.
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