Buddy the Elf and Jovie dolls from Jakks Pacific are coming to Walmart

Jakks Pacific is releasing collectible Buddy the Elf and Jovie dolls inspired by the holiday classic Elf. The dolls are a Walmart exclusive in the U.S. this holiday season.

Son of a nutcracker! Buddy the Elf is getting his own doll.

Toy maker Jakks Pacific is releasing collectible dolls of Buddy and Jovie from the 2003 holiday movie Elf, according to YouLoveIt. The dolls are a Walmart exclusive in the U.S.

They’re expected to arrive in time for the holidays.

What do the Buddy the Elf and Jovie dolls look like?

They’re inspired by the characters’ looks in the movie, based on first photos shared by YouLoveIt. Buddy is best known for his bright green elf suit and yellow tights.

Each doll comes with a stand, and the outfits are removable, according to YouLoveIt.

Where can you buy the Buddy the Elf doll?

At Walmart. The dolls are exclusive to Walmart in the U.S., YouLoveIt reported. Jakks hasn’t shared a release date, so keep an eye on Walmart.com for updates.

How much are the Elf dolls?

Jakks Pacific hasn’t announced a price. The dolls appear to be part of Jakks’ growing line of movie-inspired collector dolls, YouLoveIt reported.

For comparison, Jakks’ Walmart-exclusive DC collector dolls cost $39.97 each when they launched in May, according to a Jakks press release. Those dolls stand 11 inches tall.

Who first spotted the Elf dolls?

The Instagram account thedollhousedreams shared the first look, according to YouLoveIt. The photos also show the dolls together in a group shot.

Is there other Elf merchandise from Jakks Pacific?

Yes. Walmart already sells an Elf Buddy, Jovie & Narwhal Mini Figure 3-Pack from Jakks Pacific, based on the store’s listing.

Jakks has also made a 12-inch talking Buddy plush, sold through stores on Instacart.

What is the movie Elf about?

A human raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole. Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, travels to New York City to find his real father, played by James Caan.

Along the way, he falls for Jovie, played by Zooey Deschanel, who works at a department store. Jon Favreau directed the movie, which came out in 2003. Bob Newhart played Papa Elf.

How successful was Elf?

Very. Elf earned more than $220 million at the worldwide box office, a huge hit for a holiday comedy.

Over the years, it has become one of the most-watched Christmas movies on TV and streaming. It’s also one of Will Ferrell’s best-known roles.

Why is Elf still so popular?

It’s become a holiday tradition. Fans quote lines like “Son of a nutcracker!“ every December, and the movie airs on TV all season long.

Elf also inspired a Broadway musical that opened in 2010. Buddy costumes, ugly sweaters and syrup-covered spaghetti are holiday party favorites.

Does Jakks Pacific make Disney dolls?

Yes. Jakks Pacific is a longtime maker of Disney Princess dolls and toys, many of which are sold at Walmart.

The company has also expanded its collector doll lines with partners like Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, including the DC collection that launched this year.

Where can you watch Elf this year?

Elf is a New Line Cinema film, part of Warner Bros., and it has streamed on HBO Max in past holiday seasons. It also airs on cable TV channels in December.

Check your local listings or streaming apps, since where Elf plays can change from year to year. It is rated PG, so it works for most family movie nights.

Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.

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Hat Tips:

• YouLoveIt (Oct. 2026), the Buddy and Jovie dolls, Walmart exclusivity, stands and removable outfits

• Jakks Pacific via GlobeNewswire (May 12, 2026), the DC collector doll price and size

• Walmart and Instacart (2026), the existing Elf product listings

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