Rabbids merchandising

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Several merchandising based on characters and items from the Raving Rabbids series have been produced.

"Bunny Gonzales" figurine

This figurine was once available to buy from the now defunct Ubi Art store as a means to promote the release of Rayman Raving Rabbids in 2006, until 2009 when it became unavailable before the store disappeared - at least two statues are known to be owned by members of the fanbase. It is a resin figurine that depicts Rayman riding on the back of a large Rabbid, while wearing the Goth costume from said game. It was the last figuring based on Rayman himself to have been manufactured until the Youtooz figure released in 2023; in the meantime, a large amount of Rabbids merchandise became available.

Plunger gun Wii remote holder

To promote the release of Rayman Raving Rabbids, Mad Catz released a collector's edition plunger gun made to hold the Wii Remote (or Wiimote for short) and Nunchuck. It was primarily meant for use in the shooting minigames in the Wii versions of Rayman Raving Rabbids and its sequel, with a working trigger that functions the same as the Wii Zapper. They can still be found on online stores like eBay.

Rabbids Dual Charger

In 2009, Mad Catz released a Rabbid-themed dual charger for the Wii Remote to promote the release of Rayman Raving Rabbids. When plugged in and charging, the Rabbid's eyes even turn red.

French Rabbid wallet

In 2011, this wallet was manufactured and sold in France. It is unknown if this wallet was distributed to another countries.

Aquafresh promotion

In 2012, a brand of toothpaste named Aquafresh (Signal in France) promoted in the Iberian Peninsula the Rabbids Invade Sports collection by gifting for free two cards, a Rabbid figure, the instructions panflet of the card game and a Rabbids Go Home panflet with the buying of an Aquafresh Junior elixir, or an Aquafresh Junior toothbrush or an Aquafresh Junior toothpaste. A similar promotion was done in French territory.

Super Plunger Blaster

In September 2014, McFarlane Toys released the "Rabbids Super Plunger Blaster", also known as the "Rabbids Plunger Sound Blaster", to promote the Rabbids Invasion TV show. It is a plunger gun from Rayman Raving Rabbids, albeit with a slightly different design and with a Rabbid's head sticking out of the front and a small one peeking out of the back. The toy has two modes: Bwaaah Mode, which makes the Rabbid play one of 15 different sounds after pulling the trigger, such as bwahs, burps, farts, and toilet flushes; and Prank Mode, which can be activated by holding the trigger for 5 seconds and, 20 seconds afterwards, makes the toy play a randomized set of said sounds.

Printed media

Rabbids have appeared in a number of types of printed media, such as comics, magazines and calendars.

Rabbids Fan Club magazine

In 2011, a free magazine was handed out to those in the United Kingdom and Ireland who signed up to the official Rabbids fan club. As of 2012 only three issues were published and delivered to the club's members, the first in February 2011, the second in June 2011, and the last in December 2011, though it is currently unknown whether or not the fan club is officially defunct.

Rabbids comic book by Thitaume and Romain Pujol

In 2012, a 48-page Rabbids comic book by Thitaume and Romain Pujol titled Bwaaaaaaaaaah! was published in French and German. It was later released in English, Chinese and Italian. A sequel named Invasion was published by the end of 2012, and many more have been published since.

All About Rabbids

In October 2012, it was announced on the official Rabbids Facebook page that a new magazine, titled All About Rabbids,[1] would be published and sold in the United Kingdom, with a format similar to that of the Fan club magazine. The first issue was available between the 31st October and the 27th November.

McDonald's Happy Meal promotions

In November 2010, five Rabbids toys were made available in French restaurants of McDonald's.[2] Later in 2015, more Rabbids toys were made available in various countries as part of the McDonald's Happy Meal. In 2016, Rabbid cookware items were distributed from the 10th of February to the 8th of March.[3]

Burger King toys

In 2018, a collection of six toys were made available in Burger King restaurants as part of the King Jr. Meal.

Youtooz set

On April 12 2024, Youtooz released two 9-inch Rabbid plushies - one sitting down and one holding a plunger - and a set of 5 Rabbids pins.

References

  1. Facebook, Rabbids, https://www.facebook.com/rabbids/photos/a.78834791227/10151297264751228/
  2. YouTube, McDonald's Happy Meal commercial - The Lapins Crétins (French), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIXsr4tEi4
  3. THM Magazine, HAPPY MEAL : LES LAPINS CRÉTINS DÉBARQUENT CHEZ MCDONALD’S, https://www.thmmagazine.fr/happy-meal-les-lapins-cretins-debarquent-chez-mcdonalds/