Frozen Merchandise: Toys, Gifts and Collectibles

Frozen merchandise is everything made to carry the look of the saga, from plush Olaf toys to Elsa costumes. The films behind it were large: Frozen (2013), directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, earned about $1.31 billion worldwide according to Box Office Mojo, on a $150 million budget. Frozen II (2019), directed by the same pair, earned about $1.45 billion worldwide.

The product is tied to a small, recognizable ensemble. Anna is voiced by Kristen Bell, Elsa by Idina Menzel, Olaf by Josh Gad and Kristoff by Jonathan Groff. If you want to see who is who before you buy, each character has a page: elsa frozen, anna frozen, olaf, kristoff and sven frozen. The full cast is on the frozen cast page, and the broader frozen characters page covers everyone else.

Three shorts give shoppers more to draw from than the two main films. Frozen Fever (2015) is an 8 minute short in which Elsa plans a birthday party for Anna while hiding a cold. Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017) is a 22 minute holiday short in which Olaf collects traditions for the sisters. Once Upon a Snowman (2020) shows Olaf's first steps after Elsa brings him to life. If you want the films in the right sequence before choosing a gift, start with the frozen movies in order page, or go back to the frozen movies hub.

Music is part of the brand too. Frozen (2013) won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and the Oscar for Best Original Song, and the frozen soundtrack page lists the songs and composer, while the frozen box office page has the full grosses. Frozen III is dated for November 24, 2027 in the US, according to TheWrap, so the frozen 3 page is the place to check whether that date holds, with the frozen 3 trailer page for footage when it arrives.

Frozen merchandise for kids centers on toys, dolls, costumes, books and bedding, while Frozen merchandise for adults leans toward collectibles, clothing, home items and display pieces. What follows is my own take on matching a category to a person, and it is opinion rather than a ranking of specific products.

Toys and dolls. If you are buying a toy set for a young child, I would pick the characters with the most screen time in the film they have actually watched. Anna, Elsa and Olaf appear in all five titles, so a doll or plush of any of the three will make sense to a child who has seen only one. Kristoff suits children who have followed the series beyond the first film, since he returns in Frozen II, Frozen Fever and Olaf's Frozen Adventure, while Frozen II adds Iduna, Honeymaren and Ryder for children who have moved on to the sequel.

Costumes, clothing and everyday items. Dress up is where the Elsa and Anna looks do the most work, and children tend to want the character from the film they last watched. Adult fans have more choice in clothing and accessories that nod to Arendelle without looking like a costume. Perhaps the safest adult gift is something tied to Olaf, since in my opinion he is the one character who works for every age.

Collectibles and display pieces. Collectors usually care about the character and the film, so a piece tied to Frozen II or to a short such as Olaf's Frozen Adventure can feel more special than another Elsa. Read the listing carefully to confirm the item is official Disney product.

Age and rating. Frozen (2013) is rated PG in the US, UK and Australia. Frozen II is PG in the US and Australia and U in the UK. The three shorts carry G or U ratings where classified, so a child who is not ready for the features may still enjoy gifts based on the shorts.

US, UK and Australia. Wherever you live, check shipping and returns for your market before you order. If the gift is for a child who has not seen the films yet, the where to watch frozen page lists streaming options in all three countries, and frozen movies ranked gives my picks if you are choosing which film to build a gift around.