Lego Gabby's Dollhouse (stylized as LEGO Gabby's Dollhouse) is a Lego theme based on the DreamWorks Animation preschool series of the same name created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey. It is licensed from DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix. The theme was first introduced in 2023.[3][4][5]
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| Subject | Gabby's Dollhouse |
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| Licensed from | DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix |
| Availability | 1 August 2023–present |
| Total sets | 4 sets[1][2] |
| Characters | Gabby, Cakey Cat, Kitty Fairy, MerCat and Pandy Paws |
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Overview
editThe product line focuses on Gabby and her cat friends who go on adventures within her dollhouse. Lego Gabby's Dollhouse aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Gabby, Cakey Cat, Kitty Fairy, MerCat and Pandy Paws.[6][7]
Development
editLego Gabby's Dollhouse was inspired by the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. The Lego construction toy range was based on the DreamWorks Animation preschool series and developed in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences (formerly known as Universal Brand Development). The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the DreamWorks Animation preschool series in Lego form.[3][8]
Launch
editLego Gabby's Dollhouse theme was launched on 1 August 2023. The Lego Group partnered with DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group released four sets based on Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. Each set features a dollhouse, garden party, boat and spa salon. Minidoll figures of Gabby along with Cakey Cat, Kitty Fairy, MerCat and Pandy Paws figures were released as well. The sets were designed primarily for children with an age rating of 4 or above.[9][10][11]
Characters
edit- Gabby: She is a 12-year-old girl who is the show's host, and has a magical cat headband which is able to shrink her down to toy-size.[12]
- Pandy Paws: He is a black and white Gabby Cat who is half-kitty/half-panda, and Gabby's sidekick and best friend. He starts off as a stuffed toy, but comes to life when he and Gabby shrink. He likes ambushing Gabby with "hug attacks".[12]
- Cakey: He is a small white Gabby Cat who is half-kitty/half-cupcake and makes sweet treats and snacks. He is able to create sprinkles, by either criticizing his actions or spinning around while being excited. He has four little cousins named Bakey, Flakey, Marshapan, and Paddycake.[12]
- Kitty Fairy: She is a pink half-kitty/half-fairy Gabby Cat with clear, pink and green wings, a pair of wishberry blossom-like antennae, a green flower-like dress and a flower crown. She makes garden magic with her tail, or her watering can.[12]
- MerCat: She is a turquoise Gabby Cat who is half-kitty/half-mermaid. She makes science "spa-themed".[12]
Construction sets
editIn 2023, The Lego Group announced a partnership with DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix to create a licensing and merchandising programme based on the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series, which were be released on 1 August 2023. The four Lego sets being released were Bakey with Cakey Fun (set number: 10785), Gabby & MerCat's Ship & Spa (set number: 10786), Kitty Fairy's Garden Party (set number: 10787) and Gabby's Dollhouse (set number: 10788).[13]
According to BrickLink, The Lego Group released a total of 4 Lego sets as part of Lego Gabby's Dollhouse theme.[1]
Bakey with Cakey Fun
editBakey with Cakey Fun (set number: 10785) will be released on 1 August 2023 and based on the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. The set consists of 58 pieces, mini-doll figure of Gabby and Cakey figure. A buildable small kitchen included a mixing bowl, ingredients and a giant cupcake.[3][10][7]
Gabby & MerCat’s Ship & Spa
editGabby & MerCat's Ship & Spa (set number: 10786) will be released on 1 August 2023 and based on the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. The set consists of 88 pieces, mini-doll figure of Gabby and MerCat figure. Buildable boat and spa salon included a variety of accessories.[3][10][7]
Kitty Fairy’s Garden Party
editKitty Fairy's Garden Party (set number: 10787) will be released on 1 August 2023 and based on the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. The set consists of 130 pieces, mini-doll figure of Gabby along with Pandy Paws and Kitty Fairy figures. A buildable treehouse with a bed, snacks and a garden with a playground (slide, swing and merry-go-round).[3][10][7]
Gabby’s Dollhouse
editGabby's Dollhouse (set number: 10788) will be released on 1 August 2023 and based on the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series. The set consists of 498 pieces, mini-doll figure of Gabby along with Pandy Paws, MerCat and Cakey figures. The Dollhouse included eight colourful rooms with a sliding cat-a-vator and a variety of accessories.[3][10][7]
Web short
editThe product line was accompanied by a series of animated short films that was released on YouTube.
- Introducing Gabby’s Dollhouse! was an official web short was released on YouTube on 1 May 2023 that inspired by both Gabby's Dollhouse (set number: 10788) as well as the Gabby's Dollhouse TV series.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "BrickLink Reference Catalog - Sets - Lego Gabby's Dollhouse - Items Inventoried". BrickLink. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Gabby's Dollhouse LEGO Sets". BrickEconomy. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Lego Group (1 May 2023). "Cat-tastic news! Universal Products & Experiences x The LEGO Group Launch First-Ever Line Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse". Lego. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Watson, Cole (May 1, 2023). "The LEGO Group builds its first Gabby's Dollhouse range". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Gabby's Dollhouse gets the LEGO treatment". Mojo Nation. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "New LEGO Gabby's Dollhouse Sets Encourage Flexible Thinking". The Toy Insider. May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Universal Products & Experiences x The LEGO Group Launch First-Ever Line Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse". Licensing International. May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Cat-tastic news! Universal Products & Experiences x The LEGO Group Launch First-Ever Line Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse". WebWire. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Gabby's Dollhouse Lego Sets Are Arriving This Summer". Comingsoon.net. May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Gabby's Dollhouse Lego Sets Are Arriving This Summer". Yahoo!. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Universal Products & Experiences x The LEGO Group Launch First-Ever Line Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse". aNb Media. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Gabby's Dollhouse - Characters | Official LEGO Shop GB". www.lego.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Gabby's Dollhouse gets the LEGO treatment". Mojo Nation. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Introducing Gabby’s Dollhouse!. May 1, 2023 – via YouTube.