To celebrate the 100th anniversary of AA Milne’s book, we’re launching a treasure trove of Winnie the Pooh themed merchandise. Includes Vera Bradley accessories and LEGO set.
For a stupid old bear, Winnie the Pooh doesn’t look like a centenarian.
Author AA Milne introduced the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood in his book “Winnie the Pooh,” published on October 14, 1926. Since then, countless cartoons, books and movies have been made featuring Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit and Tigger, including Disney’s 2011’s “Winnie the Pooh.”
Coinciding with the publication’s 100th anniversary, Disney will be rolling out a slew of Winnie the Pooh merchandise in the coming weeks, including two new Winnie the Pooh Lego sets and clothing for all Pooh fans, babies and adults alike.
“Winnie the Pooh is timeless…and has characters that bring so much comfort and joy,” said Amanda Dahlwin, vice president of global brand and commercialization for Disney Consumer Products. “So we’re bringing[Pooh]to the forefront and celebrating a really cool moment.”
By the way, Disney, which released the first animated short starring Pooh in 1966, “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,” never stopped making Winnie the Pooh products. And Pooh and Friends are based at Walt Disney World and other parks.
But the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie the Pooh, a book inspired by Milne’s son Christopher Robin’s stuffed animals, is an opportunity to revel in the legacy of the “bear with almost no brains.”
Here’s a look at some of the Winnie the Pooh merchandise that’s coming to the Disney Store as well as retailers like Target, Walmart, Five Below, and TJ Maxx.
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Coming soon to stores are two LEGO Disney Winnie the Pooh sets: a detailed 9-inch-plus Winnie the Pooh with a movable honey pot ($149.99) and a Piglet Birthday Fan Set ($39.99) with a movable Piglet and a birthday cake that opens to reveal a hidden miniature Piglet and the entrance to the Hundred Acre Wood.
Happy Haul’s Winnie the Pooh Honey Hug Mystery Plush Capsule includes 1 of 8 Pooh stuffed animals (prices vary; currently available at Disney Store and Walmart.com; Winnie the Pooh Honey Hug Mystery Plush Capsule includes 1 of 7 mini figures).
Funko has already released three “Winnie the Pooh” pop collections, including “Winnie the Pooh in the Honey Tree” ($24.99), “Winnie the Pooh with Balloons” ($14.99) and “Sleeping Pooh” ($14.99).
A new Pooh will be added to Squishmallow’s special Winnie the Pooh collection and Jack’s Pacific’s popular Disney Darlings line.
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Fans of all ages can dress up in Pooh fashion. Already, Gap and Old Navy have Winnie the Pooh clothing lines for infants, toddlers, children, and adults.
Primark’s Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary collection includes newborn bodysuits, as well as sweaters, pajamas, hats, socks, backpacks and bags. There are also coffee mugs, pillows, and candles.
Kyte Baby has new products for toddlers, and Cakeworthy will also be launching new adult apparel and accessories soon.
Vera Bradley’s Winnie the Pooh collection was launched last month with a selection of bags, and interest has been so high that some items are already sold out.
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Several 100th anniversary reprints of the original Pooh books have already been released, featuring original illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, including the illustrated hardcover Winnie-the-Pooh – Classics 100th Anniversary Edition from HarperCollins Publishers and the paperback Winnie-the-Pooh: 100th from Simon & Schuster, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh. Anniversary Edition” etc. corner. ”
Also on the way:
New Winnie the Pooh merchandise will continue to arrive in stores throughout 2026, all the way up to publication anniversary in October.
Disney’s Dahlyn said Pooh and his friends bring “natural joy and comfort.” “We all identify with Piglet some days, Eeyore some days, and Winnie the Pooh some days. …Winnie the Pooh is one of the good things in the world.”
How to watch Winnie the Pooh cartoons and movies
Disney combined the first animated Winnie the Pooh short, “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,” 1968’s “Winnie the Pooh” and 1974’s “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too” into “The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” which was released in 1977 and available on the Disney+ streaming service.
Disney+ also includes the TV series “The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” which aired from 1988 to 1992, the films “Winnie the Pooh: The Search for Christopher Robin,” “The Tigger Movie,” “Piglet’s Big Movie,” “The Heffalump Movie,” and the 2011 reinterpretation of A.A. Milne’s original work. 2018’s “Winnie the Pooh” and the 2018 live-action movie “Christopher Robin” starring Ewan McGregor.
Many of the videos are also available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Mike Snyder is a national trends news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, and X, and email him at: mike snyder & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com.
