Figment’s Merch Magic and the Movie That Never Was (Ep. 66)
The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
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Show Notes
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive into Disney’s favorite little purple dragon, Figment. From popcorn bucket mania to a live-action movie that never got off the ground, they trace Figment’s journey from Epcot icon to merchandising powerhouse. Along the way, they detour through Lowe’s and Spirit Halloween to check out exclusive Haunted Mansion décor and giant Rudolph displays that will test your willpower (and your storage space).
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Haunted Mansion animatronics and holiday mashups spotted at Lowe’s
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Figment’s rumored movie project with Seth Rogen’s production company
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The $250 million Imagination Pavilion redo that never happened
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How merchandise sales drive Disney’s storytelling choices
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Figment’s surprising cameos in Inside Out 2, Guardians, and beyond
Even if the Figment movie remains a dream, Jim and Lauren show how one small dragon continues to cast a very big shadow over Disney history, merch, and fandom.
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