Moose Toys and Universal Products & Experiences are releasing a new toy line for the Despicable Me franchise, ahead of a new movie this summer.

Moose Toys, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, is bringing one of the biggest global animated franchises in history, Illumination’s Despicable Me, to shelves. The extensive line of action figures, playsets, roleplay and collectibles, as well as co-branded toys, including Moose’s Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, will range in price from £2.99 to £32.99 in the UK. The toy line is available ahead of the theatrical release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 on 3rd July 2024.

“There are a number of firsts in this new line that are sure to amuse and entertain fans of all ages,” said Joe Smith, vice president of global and US marketing, licensed brands at Moose Toys. “The melding of the innate subversive humour, friendship and fun that is embedded into the DNA of Illumination’s Despicable Me brand, paired with our Moose innovation, is sure to enhance the playtime experience.”

Moose Toys has brought to life many of Illumination’s most popular Minions, as well as new Minions, ahead of Despicable Me 4’s release.

The Ultimate Fart Blaster, a 14-inch-long fart-making weapon, has always been a fan favourite, but this is the first time that it has lights, fart sounds and shoots scented fart rings that travel up to six feet away. The blaster comes loaded with two fart formulas that produce rings that smell of banana or farts. Each bottle of fart formula produces up to 5,000 fart rings and blasts. There is also the Minion-inspired Mini Fart Blaster.

A Minion has been reimagined in a mega form, and in the Transformation Chamber playset, kids load an AVL agent version of Jerry and his accessory rock into the chamber’s hatch, turn the levers and the chamber door will open to reveal a five-and-a-half-inch mega Jerry figure. When discs are put in Jerry’s mouth, he’ll spit at a variety of targets located throughout the playset.

Four-inch versions of fan favorites Dave, Tim, Gus and Mel each include an accessory that allows them to exercise their power, just like in the movie. Mega Dave comes with an attachable smoke cloud, Mega Mel comes armed with a projectile, Mega Tim has tornado arms and Mega Gus launches from his display stand.

Despicable Me Minions Dave and Tim have joined the licensed line of Heroes of Goo Jit Zu figures. These two stretchy figures are already in their Mega Minion form and can stretch up to three times in size, always coming back to their original shape.

Mini Mayhem Figures is a cast of 20 two-inch collectible characters from the upcoming movie that arrive in a single- or themed four-packs. Core fan favourite characters and new figures strike movie moment poses for kids to create scenes from the movie or imagine new mayhem.

AVL Deluxe Minions Mel and Dave are sporting their AVL suits with unique detailing. Each Minion comes with two recognisable accessories; Mel has a grappling hook and goggles, while Dave has a blaster and AVL coffee mug. Measuring more than 5-inches-tall these oversized Minions feature glass eyes and 10 points of articulation.

The Despicable Me 4 line is available now. For more information on the new collection and more from Moose Toys, visit www.moosetoys.com.