Woolworths delivers major blow for customers trying to complete Disney Ooshie collections
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Woolworths has delivered a major update on the Disney Ooshies craze, announcing stock will run out by the end of the week despite the official end date of the promotion being August 25.
Shoppers have taken to social media to report local stores have been unable to fulfil their Ooshie redemptions, leaving customers feeling disappointed.
You’re not imagining it: Woolies has confirmed Ooshie stocks are running low. Jo Abi
A spokesperson for Woolworths told nine.com.au stock is expected to run out at supermarkets “by the end of this week” and at Big W over the weekend.
“We want to thank our customers for collecting with us, as well as our team members who have handed out Ooshies to millions of customers,” they said.
“As the stock winds down, we kindly ask customers to continue showing patience and kindness to our team.”
Families were able to swap Ooshies and hopefully complete their collections on August 8. Jo Abi
The supermarket has announced a second official Swap Day to take place across all its stores on August 15 from 12-3pm, following the success of the initial event on August 5.
“To help collectors finish their sets, we are hosting a final Swap Day across all stores this Saturday,” the spokesperson said.
“This is a great opportunity to meet fellow collectors at the front of your local store to trade duplicates and complete your 40-character set.”
Collector Cases are now reportedly sold out.
One mum had written a list of missing Ooshies on her phone while waiting in line. Jo Abi
Nine.com.au attended the Swap Day on August 5, when multiple parents and children reported struggling to complete their collections, with many unable to find Moana.
“I am after Moana, Jessie, Judy Hopps...” one mum shared, reading off a list she had written on her phone.
She said she had been shopping at Woolworths more often than normal in a effort to collect more Ooshies.
“I love it, the kids love it, no matter what age,” she added.
Another mum said her boys were “scouting up and down the line” while they waited for their turn at the staffed swap stall.
One young Woolworths customer said he was looking for “Elsa and Ana, and C-3PO” and it was his first time completing a supermarket collectibles collection.
A mum told nine.com.au: “I usually shop at Costco but because of this we keep shopping at Woolworths.”
A second official Swap Day will take place on August 15. Jo Abi
Some customers keen to complete their collections have taken to eBay and Facebook Marketplace were some Ooshies are being sold separately, as well as completed collections and Collector Cases, but they can expect to pay a premium price.
Ultra-rare Ooshies such as Bullseye Flocked from Toy Story is being sold for hundreds if not thousands of dollars on some listings.
Others are connecting with locals on social media to organise their own swaps.
There are now multiple listings for Ooshies on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Jo Abi
Multiple schools across the country have banned Ooshies from school grounds due to the disruption they are causing. Some are allowing students to bring them in on select days for swap events as a way to manage the unrest.
Woolworths had told customers the Disney Ooshies promotion would run until August 25, or until stocks were exhausted.
