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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Huge Barbie sale at major supermarket that shoppers are rushing to buy for Christmas presents
SHOPPERS are racing to snap up Barbie bargains after a massive half-price sale was spotted — just in time to stock up on Christmas gifts. The deal was found in Morrisons stores across the UK and includes a range of Barbie goodies for just £2.50, down from £5. 5 5 5 Among the discounted items are Barbie dolls, Barbie water bottles, and a Dreamhouse -themed stationery set — perfect for early festive shopping. One delighted customer shared the find on Facebook, writing: 'Bargain spotted in Morrisons: half-price Barbie dolls.' The post quickly racked up comments, with excited fans tagging friends and family to spread the word. One user wrote: 'If you see any, please grab some for the bean and her friends birthday.' Another added: 'My daughters would love these.' Others praised the supermarket for offering a bit of relief during the cost-of-living crisis, saying small discounts like this make a big difference. One mum wrote: 'Honestly, this is brilliant — Barbie stuff can be so expensive, and my little girl loves it.' But while customers are praising the Barbie sale, Morrisons is facing backlash over changes to its delivery charges. From 14 July, the supermarket has introduced a £3 surcharge for home delivery orders under £40 — a jump from the previous £25 minimum spend. The fee does not apply to customers who have a delivery pass. Mattel launches the first blind Barbie doll One shopper fumed on X: 'Great. @Morrisons was the one that I relied on as someone by themself. I was doing £25 home deliveries without extra charges. "Now these are changing terms. Not everyone can/needs to spend £40 minimum.' Another added: 'Struggling to make ends meet and now I find this. Bit of a slap in the face really.' Martyn James, a consumer expert, called the move unfair: 'Introducing charges like this might seem small, but for people struggling to make ends meet, they really can have a huge impact.' He warned the change could hit older people, those with disabilities, and families working to tight budgets who rely on online shopping to manage expenses. Rival supermarket Waitrose has also changed its delivery options, introducing a paid delivery pass after a successful trial. Without it, shoppers now pay between £2 and £4 per slot. Morrisons has also raised eyebrows by putting festive treats on shelves in the middle of summer. A new Gingerbread Flavour Maltesers Reindeer has appeared in stores — and it's dividing opinion. One Facebook user posted: 'Gingerbread Flavour Malteasers Reindeer spotted online at Morrisons.' Reactions were mixed. One fan wrote: 'mmmmmmm,' while others said it was far too early for Christmas chocolate. Another added: 'Can we at least get through summer first?' Still, for families keen to spread out the cost of Christmas, early deals on toys and treats may come as a welcome surprise. I'm a Barbie expert – the 10 most valuable dolls worth up to £8,000, exact features to look for THE Barbie movie reignited a love for the famous doll - but are your old toys collecting dust in the attic worth a fortune? The film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling hit theatres last year. Old Barbies can command high prices for collectors. So how do you know if you're sitting on a goldmine? 'Barbie dolls that are part of limited edition or special edition collections tend to have a high value,' doll and toy expert Simon Farnworth told The Sun. He's been collecting Barbies since the late 90s and runs Simon's Collectibles ( an online shop for adult toy and doll collectors. Simon added: 'These dolls often feature unique designs, are collaborations with celebrities, or commemorate significant events – for example, the 2019 Gold label Ziggy Stardust themed David Bowie Barbie, which originally sold for around £50, can command over £300 now.' Barbie collaborations with renowned fashion designers and brands – such as Christian Dior, Versace, or Vera Wang – are also highly sought after by collectors. 'A recent example of this is the recent collaboration between Barbie and artist Mark Ryden, released exclusively on the Barbie Creations website last year," he said. "The Pink Pop Barbie Mark Ryden x Barbie Doll has already doubled in value.' Vintage Barbie dolls – made between 1959 and 1972 – can fetch eye-watering prices. 5 5
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers divided as controversial new Maltesers chocolate lands in Morrisons stores
That's just the start of the supermarket surprises this week CHOC SHOCK Shoppers divided as controversial new Maltesers chocolate lands in Morrisons stores Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHOCOLATE fans are in for a surprise as a brand-new festive Maltesers treat has landed on shelves — in the middle of summer. The Gingerbread Flavour Maltesers Reindeer has been spotted in Morrisons stores across the UK, leaving shoppers both delighted and baffled. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Retailers are increasingly bringing in seasonal or limited-edition products earlier in the year — hoping to boost excitement Credit: facebook/@newfoodsuk One eagle-eyed customer shared the find on Facebook, posting: 'Gingerbread Flavour Malteasers Reindeer spotted online at Morrisons.' The post quickly sparked a flurry of reactions, with chocolate lovers flooding the comments section. One person said: 'mmmmmmm,' clearly excited to see the seasonal sweet. But others weren't impressed, saying the festive snack was far too early for shelves. Another wrote: 'Really? It's July.' A third joked: 'Gets any easier and jesus would be turning is his cave tomb as we put christmas stock out.' And one added: 'They haven't even got the Back to School stuff out yet.' Some simply tagged their mates in disbelief, while others asked if anyone had actually tried them yet. It's not just Morrisons jumping the gun on seasonal stock — other supermarkets have also caused a stir with early releases and unusual chocolate twists. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon Meanwhile, Asda shoppers spotted Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Bars hitting shelves unexpectedly in early June, drawing mixed reviews. And B&M shocked chocoholics by dropping a Caramilk Mint Twirl, a flavour not yet seen in the big four supermarkets. Even TK Maxx — better known for fashion and homeware — has been selling supermarket-style chocolate and sweets, with shelves packed full of branded snacks, seasonal American imports, and quirky flavours. Retailers are increasingly bringing in seasonal or limited-edition products earlier in the year — hoping to boost excitement and test demand ahead of busy periods like Halloween and Christmas. But while some shoppers welcome the early treats, others say it ruins the excitement when festive favourites appear months in advance. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
