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Mattel unveils licensed Friends Polly Pocket compact

Published on: 25th July 2023

The coffee cup shaped compact opens to reveal three iconic scenes from the 90s hit show, as well as Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Phoebe and Chandler in micro form.

Friends Polly PocketAhead of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Friends Fan Week, a week-long celebration leading up to International Friendship Day on Sunday 30th July, Mattel has revealed the first instalment of a new collector series brought to life by the iconic Polly Pocket brand, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. The Polly Pocket partnership series embraces millennial nostalgia and expands Polly’s micro-scale to new properties.

Kicking the collector series off with a bang by tapping into the Friends fandom, and leaning into trending 90s nostalgia, the new Friends Polly Pocket compact lets fans relive the nostalgia with two of their favourite things, as Polly Pocket brings all the laughs and memories from the beloved Warner Bros. TV series Friends to micro scale. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Phoebe and Chandler all pack into Central Perk (literally) to unveil the first compact in the Polly Pocket partnership series.

Friends Polly PocketThe iconic coffee cup exterior opens to reveal three nostalgic locations from the show. All six characters are included as micro dolls, while nine accessories and fun features offer Easter Eggs and play and display moments that capture popular scenes: kids can take care of Chandler’s pet chicken and duck in the apartment or act out the iconic Thanksgiving scene, in which Monica gets a turkey stuck on her head.

“Polly Pocket is a core member of the Mattel doll family and one that is packed with big surprises that offer kids and fans of all ages storytelling adventures,” commented Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls, Mattel. “We are thrilled to expand Polly’s pocket-size world with the first Polly Pocket collector collaboration, the Polly Pocket Friends Compact. This compact marks a milestone in the Polly Pocket Collector series and allows our fans of all ages to reenact some of the best moments from the famed show and continue to build their relationship with Polly Pocket.”

This collectible Friends Polly Pocket compact is ideal for Friends and Polly Pocket fans alike, as Polly Pocket continues to resonate with kids and adults alike as the No. 2 global play set doll property per Circana.

The reveal of the Friends Polly Pocket compact comes hot on the heels of the unveiling of Fisher-Price’s new Little People Collector Friends set. ‘The One Where They Became a Little People Collector Set’ epitomises the enduring popularity of Friends, showcasing the timeless appeal of Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey and Phoebe in an adorable and collectible form.

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