Get them before they're gone; popular items return to Bunnings—don't miss out!
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The Bluey Gnomes have triumphantly returned to Bunnings Warehouse, much to the delight of fans across Australia and New Zealand.
After their initial release in February caused a shopping frenzy that left shelves empty and the gnomes appearing on resale sites at exorbitant prices, Bunnings has restocked these sought-after garden ornaments for a limited time.
Bluey is an Australian animated television series that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike.
The show follows the adventures of a lovable Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey, who lives with her parents and sister Bingo.
In a nod to the show's popularity, Bunnings transformed seven stores into 'Hammerbarn,' a fictional DIY chain featured in Bluey earlier this year.
The Bunnings website said, ‘Find Hecuba, Jeremy, Tony, and the Meditation gnome at Bunnings stores across Australia from Saturday, August 3.'
‘Available in-store only while stocks last. We want to make access to Bluey Garden Gnomes as fair as possible, so there is a limit of four gnomes per customer.’
They play a significant role in one of the show's episodes about contentment and the joy of play.
Initially retailing at $19 each, these gnomes quickly became a 'must-have' item.
The demand was so high that all floor stock sold out promptly, leaving many fans empty-handed and disappointed.
The gnomes' scarcity led to a secondary market where they were resold for as much as $350.
Some listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Etsy reached 'crazy' markups, with one set reportedly selling for $425.
Bunnings, aware of the disappointment and the opportunistic reselling, has taken steps to ensure a more equitable distribution this time.
The gnomes will be available in-store only starting Saturday, 3 August. To prevent hoarding, each customer is limited to four gnomes.
This move aims to allow more people to own a piece of Bluey magic and discourage resellers from exploiting the situation.
Jen Tucker, Bunnings' director of merchandise, expressed the company's stance on the matter, stating:
‘Incredibly disappointed to see a small number of people reselling Bluey products online at inflated prices.'
‘We don’t support this behaviour in any way,’
‘The popularity of our Bluey product range has exceeded our expectations, and we’re sorry to hear some customers have missed out on buying a garden gnome,’
The Adult Bluey Fans Club social media group members quickly condemned the ‘disgusting’ behaviour, sharing screenshots of some of the ‘outrageously high listings.’
Have you managed to snag a Bluey Gnome during this comeback? Or do you have a story about the lengths you or your family members went to secure one of these items? We'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below.
After their initial release in February caused a shopping frenzy that left shelves empty and the gnomes appearing on resale sites at exorbitant prices, Bunnings has restocked these sought-after garden ornaments for a limited time.
Bluey is an Australian animated television series that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike.
The show follows the adventures of a lovable Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey, who lives with her parents and sister Bingo.
Bunnings restocked the popular Bluey Gnomes after they sold out earlier this year. Credit: @bunnings / TikTok
In a nod to the show's popularity, Bunnings transformed seven stores into 'Hammerbarn,' a fictional DIY chain featured in Bluey earlier this year.
The Bunnings website said, ‘Find Hecuba, Jeremy, Tony, and the Meditation gnome at Bunnings stores across Australia from Saturday, August 3.'
‘Available in-store only while stocks last. We want to make access to Bluey Garden Gnomes as fair as possible, so there is a limit of four gnomes per customer.’
They play a significant role in one of the show's episodes about contentment and the joy of play.
Initially retailing at $19 each, these gnomes quickly became a 'must-have' item.
The demand was so high that all floor stock sold out promptly, leaving many fans empty-handed and disappointed.
The gnomes' scarcity led to a secondary market where they were resold for as much as $350.
Some listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Etsy reached 'crazy' markups, with one set reportedly selling for $425.
Bunnings, aware of the disappointment and the opportunistic reselling, has taken steps to ensure a more equitable distribution this time.
The gnomes will be available in-store only starting Saturday, 3 August. To prevent hoarding, each customer is limited to four gnomes.
This move aims to allow more people to own a piece of Bluey magic and discourage resellers from exploiting the situation.
Jen Tucker, Bunnings' director of merchandise, expressed the company's stance on the matter, stating:
‘Incredibly disappointed to see a small number of people reselling Bluey products online at inflated prices.'
‘We don’t support this behaviour in any way,’
‘The popularity of our Bluey product range has exceeded our expectations, and we’re sorry to hear some customers have missed out on buying a garden gnome,’
The Adult Bluey Fans Club social media group members quickly condemned the ‘disgusting’ behaviour, sharing screenshots of some of the ‘outrageously high listings.’
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