Lion Guard Merch

[_TravelerBlu_]

I couldn't read it cause I didn't choose to learn French. Could someone translate it?
I also found these:

[Squeely]

Lion Guard article rough translation (I'm not fluent in French so it may not be perfect, and I also took some liberties so that some things were said how they are in English, but it should give you a good idea about what's being said):

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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
We were invited by the Disney Social Club to watch an advance screening of the new TV series that will be released on Disney Junior.

[pic caption: "The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar" is a 50-minute long, made-for-TV movie that will premier Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30pm on an exceptional day, after the film "The Lion King" airs. The series, which stems from it, will arrive on TV screens on the 17th of February, 2016 at 6:30pm.]

You remember The Lion King, one of the biggest masterpieces the Disney Studios released in 1994! Its songs, its characters, and the beautiful scenery were breathtaking. At the very thought of it, "Hakuna Matata" plays in your head and you want to sing.

The Lion Guard is a follow-up story. Kion is the son of Simba, a cub who is playful, daring and courageous, friends with Bunga, a mischievous honey badger who is always prepared to make others laugh!

There's also Fuli, a crafty cheetah who is very fast, Beshte, a laid-back hippo who is very strong, and Ono, an egret with sharp sight.

Together, they comprise the Lion Guard. Their mission is to protect the Pridelands and the circle of life.

For waiting patiently and being fortunate enough to be invited to the advance screening, goodie bags were given to children. Inside were masks that could be exchanged for a small ticket that would allow some of them to leave with a plush Kion.

A beautiful and dynamic presentation of the future series recalls the fabulous film.

In order to preserve the surprise for everyone, no spoilers about the TV-movie will be written in this article.

At the end of the viewing, the audience is delighted.

The series showcases family values, self-awareness, and conservation of plants and animals.

We're reintroduced to Simba, Nala, Kiara, Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki along with their new friends in the TV-movie. Songs are present, with rhythms similar to the first film. From the point of view of an adult, we realize the songs are performed by a woman even when the character is male...

Swahili words are introduced through the dialogue, a callback to the Lion King. They will be welcome to anyone who knows how to speak the language, because no translation is given.

The art style is close to hand-drawn animation, done in a pencil style that is decorative and a touch charming. It works well and the colors are dynamic!

You'll also find the same style of humor that made us laugh as kids discovering The Lion King.

The series is a beautiful homage and engraves itself completely within the continuity of the first film with the substance of its great art style. The new characters are original and give each child someone to identify with. The one who really won my heart was Beshte, the peaceful hippo whose ears wiggle. Without fail, the series will be enjoyed by young and slightly bigger kids.

For adults, I don't think they'll stick to this series (it's doesn't have much for them). Despite the unique premise, the episodes risk being repetitive and boring.

After the screening, there were numerous surprises awaiting attendees, from face painters, tables full of coloring pages, and even balloons shaped into the forms of the main characters. Before leaving, two special guests arrived, no less than Timon and Rafiki!

For an extra hug and souvenir, kids leave with a photo and a diploma with their name on it, and behold my complete collection.

Come back on January 27th, 2016 on Disney Junior to watch this new series.

Discuss it on the forum here: *link to forum*

[Rollo]

A bit of a disappointing morning! Disney Store UK has no mention of the new Lion Guard merch on its website, although they have got a new promo up for a Disney Channel show called 'Star Darlings'. I can't help but think this is a bit of a marketing mistake. If I was in charge of the release dates, I'd have the TLG merch released a week before the TV movie aired. That way you can promote the movie (and raise viewer count) and guarantee sales - if kids see the toys, they'll watch the movie and then want to come back to buy them.

I have this gut feeling we may get an announcement or sorts by the end of the week, but if not, I think we're looking at a post-Return of the Roar release date for the merch. Mid-February, perhaps.

[Squeely]

^Disney did the same thing in the US. Heck, it was even worse because RotR premiered in late November and merch didn't arrive until January. Way to miss out on Christmas!

[Rollo]

Squeely, can you remember if the American Disney Store had a promo page? How long did it run for?

The thought of us having to wait another two months for the merch is crazy when it's already been produced. But I don't think we'll have a long wait like you guys unfortunately did between the movie premiering and the series beginning. Seeing that the episodes are already there and don't need dubbed, we'll probably only have about a month to wait until the series begins.

[Squeely]

^It had a promo page. Don't remember how long it ran for but it might have only been a few weeks. I wouldn't imagine you'd have more than a few weeks to wait.

[Rollo]

Fingers crossed!

[SimbaPrescott]

Thanks for finding those, Blu! I just knew there'd be a VTech game for TLG.

I believe they've had the previews for Star Darlings up for a while now. I wish they'd give us a bit more info, it doesn't make much sense with the way they're handling things.

[Rollo]

Really? I only saw Star Darlings today I got excited when I saw they had a new addition, only to read that lol.

Yeah, it's a bit miserable waiting so eagerly for release dates that never arrive. They're not really throwing us any bones here. At least a hint would be nice. I'd ask, but I already know I'll just get the usual answer filled with vagueness and lion puns.

We definitely won't see anything until we get a promo page. Post-RoTR me thinks.

[Lynx]

My Target still hasn't gotten another supply of the mystery bags in, but they have lots of everything else. Hopefully more turn up soon!