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Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot toys RETURN for Christmas including new characters – exact date they hit stores
See Aldi's new Christmas ad below
ALDI's popular Kevin the Carrot-themed plush toys are set to return to stores for the festive season.
Shoppers will be able to pick up a host of characters from this year's Christmas ad including Kevin, Katie and the Humbug.
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The ad features the popular Kevin character taking on the evil Dr Humbug bent on stealing the Christmas spirit.
Viewers see Kevin sleeping on a dinner plate awoken by a message from Santa tasking him with the rescue mission.
Kevin then enlists the help of his wife Katie using disguises and a case with a "false bottom’" to steal the spirit back from the evil Dr Humbug and her minions in a Mission Impossible-style clip.
Kevin first appeared on the Christmas ad in 2016 and has every year since. You can view this year's ad in full above.
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To mark the new advert, Aldi is unveiling the selection of themed Specialbuys in its middle aisle from next Thursday (November 14).
Customers can snap up Kevin and Katie Plush toys for £3.99 each from the Christmas range.
Meanwhile, the Humbug toy is in stock for the same price while there's a larger and new My Pal Kevin the Carrot toy, which comes with long arms and legs, on sale for £9.99.
Also in the range are Christmas Tree Plush Decorations for £2.99 based on the Kevin, Katie and Humbug characters.
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There are even Kevin and Katie Christmas Pyjamas up for grabs for £5.99 while a Kevin-themed book is selling for £2.99.
It's worth bearing in mind, Specialbuys are limited edition so when they're gone, they're gone.
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You can find your nearest Aldi store by using the retailer's branch locator on its website.
Aldi's Kevin the Carrot character has surged in popularity since his first unveiling in the retailer's Christmas ad in 2016.
Themed toys were also released that year, with shoppers rushing to buy them in the years since, including in 2017, 2019, 2021 and last year.
The vegetable-based character has appeared in multiple ads since his first unveiling eight years ago too.
In 2021, he starred alongside footballer Marcus Rashford who appeared as a radish.
In 2019, Kevin hit screens alongside a new character Russell Sprout and a Brummy gang of "Leafy Blinders".
Following the release of last year's Christmas ad, shoppers went into a frenzy after Aldi released Kevin the Carrot themed toys, with huge crowds seen queuing up outside their local stores from as early as 4am.
The launch of the Christmas range this year comes after Aldi announced it will shutter all its branches on Boxing Day to give staff time off over the festive period.
It joined a host of others including Poundland, Wilko and The Range and B&Q.
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It's worth keeping an eye out for any red sticker products, which staff add to items when they've been reduced in price.
Aldi tends to add them to items in the morning so it's best to get in there early if you want to get the best discounts.
Keep an eye out for slashed-price fruits and vegetables as well - the retailer tends to reduce six items every two weeks to "silly low" prices, according to deals expert Tom Church.
Get ahead of the crowd by signing up to Aldi's newsletter and following the retailer on social media as well.
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It often announces upcoming deals via the two channels so you can snap up the best prices before anyone else.
And of course, take advantage of Aldi's cheap alcohol which could save you some cash compared to going with branded versions.
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When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items - when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates."
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's
For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time.
Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
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