With the movie Wicked For Good coming to a cinema near you this month, the gift-giving season is just around the corner. With so many lovely Wicked themed goodies out there, we thought we’d take a look at some of the lovely things on the market this year. Ideal for those of you who like fantasy-themed gifts, but prefer that they are based on movies and books people actually like.
Just when you thought it was safe to make a journey into Munchkin Land, these adorable little creatures have made a stout return with a Wicked theme. Cheer, Grumpy, Share, Funshine, Tenderheart, Good Luck, Wish, Love-a-lot and the rest have returned to conquer our hearts.
The best choice is the Care Bears x Wicked 2pk Boxed Set, with Love-A-Lot bear as Glinda and Good Luck Bear as Elphaba. They’re fluffy, cute and lightweight (so you can fling them across the room if you want to re-enact Defying Gravity).
If you need to complete your troupe of bears, however, Tenderheart can be found as the Lion, a very chipper looking Funshine Bear as The Scarecrow and a very on-brand Grumpy Bear as a Tin Man. Adorable, and easily the must-buy plush gift of this year’s Christmas.
Who doesn’t want their own personal wing-ed monkey? Chistery is the first winged monkey Elphaba creates, and is the leader of the legion of winged monkeys in both the book and movies. This serious looking guy is the minion you’ve always wanted.
Elphaba’s Hat – Adult Collector Edition
Witches are cool, and Elphaba has the coolest hat in any movie involving a witch. The adult version of the iconic hat is robust and perfect for that Christmas outfit. It comes in a very nice hat box (with pin) so it stores with style. Perfect for cosplay and pagan rites, this pairs nicely with a winged monkey.
Sometimes you just want a magic stick, and the market has been flooded in recent years with mediocre magical artefacts from declining fantasy worlds. Fix all that with a swish and a wish with Glinda’s wand, a proper-looking magical wand.
Perfect for the witch on the run, baked goods purveyors are doing a Wicked-themed travel mug, and it’s rather well done. Perfect for when you’re defying gravity by trying to juggle a sausage roll, your wallet and your keys when out and about.
Wicked – Theatrical Version and Sing-Along
If you don’t have it all already, you absolutely should get the first movie on Blu-Ray, especially as it comes with a Sing-Along mode. Perfect with your Gregg’s baked goods and a Witch’s hat.
Now in movie-tie-in hardback version, get your hands on the book which inspired the movie.
Wicked The Musical on The West End
Probably the ultimate Wicked gift, a trip to see the live staged musical on the West End is an unforgettable evening, and an amazing present for pretty much everyone.
Check out our review of the movie Wicked For Good, here.
