Bunnings and Bluey. Most likely two of essentially the most iconic Aussie issues to ever exist. Now Bluey and Bunnings are set to collide and we’re soooo prepared for it!
Six shops in Australia (one in every state) might be receiving a whole Hammerbarn-themed transformation. Hammerbarn is the ‘Bunnings’ within the Bluey world, for anybody not conversant in the Blueyverse.
The transformations will happen this month at Bunnings shops positioned at:
- Keparra, Queensland
- Munno Para, South Australia
- Cannington, Western Australia
- Glenorchy, Tasmania
- Blacktown, New South Wales
- Carrum Downs, Victoria
What kind of adjustments can we count on?
Properly, for one, the identify of Bunnings will now not be Bunnings, however Hammerbarn. It’s straight out of the TV present, people!
There may also be aisles filled with Bluey-themed merchandise together with these completely lovable backyard gnomes for simply $19 dollarbucks. Discover them in Aisle 300. For those who get to the Flamingoes, you’ve gone too far.
You’ll additionally discover loads of Bluey-themed craft kits to buy in addition to Hammerbarn hats and spades. The Hammerbarn canine plush toys are additionally certain to be a success, particularly Chattermax.
For many who can’t make it to a rebranded Hammerbarn retailer, there’ll nonetheless be loads of Bluey-themed enjoyable at Bunnings shops nationally, together with colouring partitions, scavenger hunts and free youngsters D.I.Y. workshops each weekend. Actions embrace Sand Artwork and Character Portray plus extra.
Hammerbarn involves life after a vastly profitable episode
For those who haven’t seen the Hammerbarn episode but, chances are you’ll wish to take a fast have a look at ABC Children trigger it’s a goodie!
Right here’s a fast recap: The Blue Heeler household head to Hammerbarn and the entire expertise was so extremely relatable to what just about each journey to Bunnings is like with youngsters. Bandit’s there for a pizza oven, however, after all, they go away with a trolley filled with stuff they don’t want.
Enjoyable Truth: Hamish Blake voices the gross sales assistant.
The entire episode is spot on however my fave bit must be when Bluey and Bingo argue about who acquired extra sauce on their sausages. Actually. Each. Single. Time.
One other enjoyable truth is that the episode really took inspo from the Bunnings in Keperra, Queensland, one of many new Hammerbarn places.
Hammerbarn, for actual life
Bunnings Chief Buyer Officer, Ryan Baker mentioned he was excited by the one-off transformation.
“We’re excited to be working with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio to deliver Hammerbarn to life in shops throughout the nation.
Our workforce throughout Australia have had youngsters and oldsters referring to Bunnings as Hammerbarn ever for the reason that episode aired, so making this a actuality in our shops for purchasers is de facto particular.
We wished the Hammerbarn expertise to be accessible to as many Bluey followers and clients as we might, so it’s nice to have a Hammerbarn transformation in every state – even all the way down to the children trolleys which were rebranded.”
Properly, I don’t find out about you, however we are going to most actually be at our native Bunnings on Saturday when the festivities get going. Our native Bunnings isn’t one of many featured Hammerbarn places however I’ve acquired my eyes on a type of gnomes.
How about you?
After all, this isn’t the primary time Bluey has escaped our TVs and are available into our worlds. Take a look at this epic Bluey AirBnB positioned in Brisbane. You’ll additionally have the ability to step into the Blueyverse later this 12 months when Bluey’s World involves Brisbane.
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