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Though beloved Emmy-winning sitcom Friends said goodbye in 2006, that doesn’t mean the fandom died down and the adoration wore off. In the one where the show’s marketing department deserves another raise, fans can celebrate International Friendship Day with new merch and more.
For the BFF-themed holiday on July 30, Warner Bros. Discovery is dropping exclusive Friends gear, deals and ticket giveaways. In addition to the recently released Little People Collector Set, Friends is getting even more miniaturized in a new Polly Pocket playset featuring a palm-sized Central Perk and apartment within a folding purple coffee cup. (The set is available for pre-order at Amazon, Target and Walmart before it’s officially released on August 3.)
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The WB Shop today released new WB100 Looney Tunes x Friends gear ($23-$60) to celebrate Warner Bros. Studios’ centennial, such as tees, towels, blankets, stationery and more.
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Sitcom superfans can also enter to win free entry into the official Friends Experience interactive pop-ups in NewYork, Long Beach and Detroit in the U.S. and in Brussels and Birmingham in Europe. The giveaway runs from July 29 starting at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET through July 31 on Instagram at @friendstheexperience. Friends-inspired coffee brand Central Perk is also hosting contests for Instagram followers who play along in social media trivia games at @centralperk. (The company is also opening its first coffeehouse in Boston later this year.)
The sitcom phenomenon that dominated ’90s through early-2000s Must-See TV only benefited from a continued life and a new generation of fans via reruns and streaming, and the thirst for more reached a fever pitch during the advent of the reboot and revival era TV is currently enjoying. Warner Bros. granted fans’ longtime wishes in 2021 when it released a reunion special that featured the original gang (Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribiani, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing and Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay) as well as guest stars David Beckham, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Kit Harington.
Friends currently streams on Max and is available to buy on Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple TV and iTunes, Google Play and other video-on-demand platforms. A subscription is required to watch the show’s all 10 seasons and the reunion special on Max, which costs $10 per month with ads or $16-$20 monthly without ads (annual subscriptions save 16-20 percent off at $100-$200 per year).
In honor of the series’ second annual International Friendship Day celebration, we’ve rounded up the best Friends TV show merch that make great presents fans (or for yourself). From official Central Perk coffee and mugs to board games and pajamas, these gifts might just make your favorite Friends superfan’s day, week, month or even their year.
Polly Pocket Collector Friends Compact Playset (Pre-Order)
Friends x Polly Pocket Playset at Walmart
Friends x Polly Pocket Playset at Target
Polly Pocket Friends Compact Playset with 6 Character Dolls & 9 Accessories, Coffee Cup Exterior, Collectible Toy
The Friends Book of Lists by Michelle Morgan
The Friends Book of Lists: The Official Guide to All the Characters, Quotes, and Memorable Moments
WB 100 Looney Tunes x Friends T-Shirt
WB 100 Looney Tunes x Friends T-Shirt
Friends: The Official Central Perk Cookbook by Kara Mickelson
Friends: The Official Central Perk Cookbook (Classic TV Cookbooks, 90s TV)
Fisher Price Friends Little People Collector’s Set
Little People Collector Friends TV Series Special Edition Figure Set for Adults & Fans, 6 Characters in a Display Gift Package
Friends: The One with the Crochet by Lee Sartori
Friends: The One with the Crochet: The Official Crochet Pattern Book
Monopoly: Friends The TV Series Edition Board Game
Instead of tokens like a top hat and properties like Pennsylvania Railroad, this unique Monopoly set offers up iconic tokens, spaces, and references that will satisfy any Friends fan. With nods to the series like the Giant Poking Device and Relaxi Taxi, plus a chance to hop around the board as Phoebe’s acoustic guitar, who needs a thimble and Park Place? Your game night just got a whole lot … floopier.
Monopoly Hasbro Gaming Friends The TV Series Edition Board Game for Ages 8 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)
Friends Central Park Pajamas
Pour yourself a comically oversized latte, grab some jam crackers, and cozy up in these adorable pajamas that rep your Friends devotion. This pair features a drawstring waistband and is available in both pink and gray, emblazoned with fun icons like a lobster, the Central Perk logo and coffee beans.
FRIENDS Central Perk Pyjamas for Women Cafe TV Show Ladies PJ Set Large Multicoloured
Friends Central Perk 3D Puzzle
Friends Central Perk 3D Puzzle
Friends-Inspired Thank You Card
Whether you’re in the midst of a frienaissance or you want to show some love to your lobster, this Friends-inspired greeting card is there for you.
<em>Friends</em>-Inspired Thank You Card, set of 6
Lego Ideas Central Perk Set
You’re never too old to play with Legos, especially when there’s a set that honors Central Perk. The six main Friends cast members are all represented to a T with this one. Even Gunther doesn’t get left out. This detailed collectible is a spot-on replica of the famed cafe set, so go for it — act out notable scenes, or make up new plot lines to your heart’s content. Joey and Phoebe end up together? Sure, what these mini-figures do are up to anyone’s imagination…
Lego Ideas Central Perk Set
Central Perk Coffee Pivot Blend Medium Dark Roast K-Cup Pods
Whether you’ve got a couch to lug up the stairs or just need to kick-start your morning, Central Perk’s medium roast Pivot coffee (available in compostable pods or whole or ground beans) will treat your tastebuds to a bold flavor with notes of sweet cocoa, citrus and herbs.
Central Perk Coffee Pivot Blend Pods
Stance You’re My Lobster Socks
As any loyal Friends watcher knows, lobsters mate forever. Nothing says romance like this unforgettable piece of crustacean trivia, which is why these claw-adorned socks make for a great gift.
Stance You’re My Lobster Socks
Silver Buffalo Friends Yellow Picture Frame
In perhaps one of the most puzzling, yet significant, ‘90s sitcom decor choices of all time, Monica and Rachel’s apartment peephole was surrounded by a funky yellow frame. Take a page out of Friends’ interior design playbook with this replica of that noticeable set piece. While Mon and Rach’s originality is admired, the unmistakable style also works as a regular old frame for actual pictures.
Silver Buffalo Friends Photo Picture Frame, Yellow, 4 x 6 Inches
Friends Joey Doesn’t Share Mug
Even casual Friends fans know: Joey doesn’t share food. Pottery Barn reminds us of that eternal truth with a special collection mug made of porcelain with an applied decal and glaze finish. The dishwasher- and microwave-safe piece also has a delectable stacked sandwich on it, depicting Joey Tribbiani’s favorite food, of course.
Joey doesn’t share food Mug Funny Novelty Ceramic Tea Coffee Mug with Gift Box (11oz)
Friends Couch T-Shirt
IYKYK — true Friends superfans will instantly recognize this illustrated scene on this limited-edition graphic tee by artist Kate Dehler created for South By Southwest.
<em>Friends</em> Couch T-Shirt
Friends Trivia Card Game
If you can name all of Joey’s sisters and know what Chandler actually does for a living, you should probably challenge some fellow fans to Friends trivia. This card game features 100 quiz questions, ranging from “How old was Monica when she finally learned to tell time?” to “What is the surname of Phoebe’s husband Mike?”
Paladone Friends TV Show Trivia Quiz Game with 100 Questions
Friends Central Perk Cookie Jar
Friends TV Show Central Perk Cookie Jar – Officially Licensed Friends Merchandise
This story was originally published on May 26, 2021.
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