YouTooz to Transform Dispatch Characters into Plush Toys – Pre-Orders Starting Soon
In 2026, fans of the adventure game Dispatch will have the opportunity to acquire plush versions of characters Bacon, Nevidiva, Robert Robertson, and Blondie Blazer, thanks to a collaboration with YouTooz.
YouTooz announced that pre-orders for these Dispatch-inspired plush toys will open on April 3rd at 10:00 PM MSK (7:00 PM UTC). Fans will be able to purchase soft renditions of Bacon, Nevidiva, Robert Robertson, and Blondie Blazer.
Each collectible plush will be priced at $29.99 (approximately 2407 rubles). YouTooz plans to begin shipping pre-orders in October 2026.
The plush chihuahua Bacon smiles widely with a gray mouth, revealing a pink tongue. Brown eyes peer from beneath long, upright ears on his black head. His plump body rests on four small paws with heart-shaped pads. A green collar with a "Beef" name tag adorns his neck, and a thick tail protrudes from behind.
Nevidiva's calm face features intensely gazing brown eyes. Her long, brown hair is swept over her head, forming a thick side fringe. She wears a dark tank top under a cropped pink jacket with rolled-up sleeves, a purple belt cinching her waist, and ripped jeans extending down to black boots.
Robert Robertson's unshaven face, with thin, pursed lips, shows tired eyes. His tousled brown hair is parted and falls onto his forehead, and a piece is missing from his right ear. He is dressed in an untucked blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, an open collar, and an SDN logo above the pocket on his right chest. A thin belt encircles his waist, and dark-brown trousers lead into elegant shoes.
Blondie Blazer's face radiates a wide smile, and her bright, kind eyes are visible beneath a blue mask covering the upper part of her head. Long, blonde hair is parted down the middle, flowing down her back, with one strand falling onto her forehead. She is dressed in a light-blue suit with a yellow collar and a red gem at the center. A long cape drapes from her shoulders, and dark-blue gloves match her footwear.
All plush toys stand 22.86 cm (9 inches) tall (Bacon's measurement is length, not height). They are densely packed with 100% polypropylene cotton and crafted from the softest minky material with felt accents.
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