‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ no longer coming to theaters in July after coronavirus halts production in France

CNBC has the complete story.

How this will impact the Imaginext and other Rise of Gru toys is unknown.

The film does not currently have a new release date.

In February, toymaker Mattel entered a three-year international licensing agreement with Illumination and Universal Brand Development to produce toys based on the Despicable Me franchise including action figures, dolls, play sets, games and plush toys.

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FIRST LOOK: Imaginext Minion 6 Pack Revealed: 4 Minions, Gru & Belle Bottom

  • Recreate the action from the Minions: The Rise of Gru film with this Imaginext figure set featuring 6 characters
  • Includes Minions Stuart, Bob, Kevin and Otto, plus Gru and Belle Bottom figures
  • Move the figures’ heads, arms and legs for more realistic action
  • Look for other Imaginext Minions figures, vehicles and playsets to bring home the mischievous action of the films! (Each sold separately and subject to availability.)
  • For preschool kids ages 3-8 years

Imaginext Minions: Rise of Gru Multi-Figure Pack and Sets Now Through June

Some Rise of Gru sets were spotted in Mexico earlier this month. Online stores are giving a variety of release dates, ranging from March to June.

There is a rumor of a Minion 6-Pack, along with the Dragon Disguise, Gru’s Rocket Bike, and Gru’s Gadget Lair.

I also like how there is a different Minion face featured on each of the package designs.

Imaginext Spongebob Camp Coral April Release Date

The newest Spongebob playset looks like it is set to hit shelves next month! I’m ready!!!

Also, it looks like the official spelling is Camp Coral, with two Cs… unlike initial reports using two Ks, ala Krusty Krab.

Imaginext Batman & Copperhead Two-Pack

MyGrodd exclusive first look at what might be a new Copperhead figure?

Imaginext Minions Rise of Gru First Retail Sighting in Mexico

Mexico has had its share of Imaginext treasures, but hopefully Minions will be available in the US later this month.

Minions Gru’s Rocket Bike and Dragon Disguise were spotted in Walmart. Both were just recently seen at Toy Fair NY, and had an expected street date of 3/15/2020.

Imaginext Batsub with Scuba Batman & Killer Croc

The new Imaginext Batsub comes with a grey camo Scuba Batman, and Killer Croc with neck restraint. The new Batsub has a cockpit in the front, and a mobile, sea-worthy jail cell in the rear.

Capture Killer Croc underwater with the grabber claw, and Batman can lock him up in the rear hold and head back to Gotham.

  • ​Create epic underwater battles with this DC Super Friends Batman sea vehicle and figure set
  • ​Use the Power Pad to operate the grabber claw and capture K.Croc
  • ​Manually spin the propellers to “swim” back to shore
  • ​Batsub comes with Batman figure and K.Croc figure