Winnie the Pooh – A Hundred Years & Collectibles
2026 is the centenary. Here is who each character is, why there are horror films featuring Pooh, and what is worth buying.
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A hundred years – and it is this year
A. A. Milne's book Winnie-the-Pooh was published in October 1926.
2026 is the official centenary, and Disney is celebrating it all year long – with new collaborations, collectible ranges and special editions.
The peak arrives in October, on the true publishing anniversary.
In practical terms this means 2026 brings anniversary products that will not exist again – among them new Funko ranges dedicated to the best-known scenes from the Hundred Acre Wood.
Who is who
The yellow bear in the red shirt. Devoted to honey.
The pink piglet – small, timid, and very brave when it counts.
The orange tiger with black stripes, permanently bouncing.
The grey donkey with a pink ribbon on his tail. Perpetually gloomy.
The mother kangaroo and her joey.
The organised rabbit and the wise owl.
If you do not know what to choose: Pooh is always safe. But Eeyore has a distinct, loyal following – many adults prefer him to all the rest.
Why there are horror films with Pooh
If you have seen trailers for a Winnie the Pooh horror film and wondered how that is even possible, here is the explanation.
On 1 January 2022, the original 1926 book entered the public domain in the United States – ninety-five years after publication.
From that moment, anyone could use the characters as Milne described them. And some people made horror films.
What this means for you in practice:
Disney still owns the animated versions – the yellow bear in the red shirt that everyone knows.
The products you will find here are officially licensed Disney: gentle, child-friendly and safe. Nothing whatsoever to do with those films.
There was a real bear
Winnie was not invented. He was a real bear at London Zoo.
Milne's young son, Christopher Robin, visited her often and loved her so much that he named his own teddy after her. His father wrote the stories for him.
That is why Christopher Robin is the only human in the Hundred Acre Wood. He was a real child – and the other characters were his own stuffed toys.
What to choose
- Plush: the most natural product – the characters began as stuffed toys.
- Figures & Funko POP: the whole group, with anniversary ranges through 2026.
- Mugs & homeware: Pooh works exceptionally well for adults.
- Children's items: school gear, clothing and nursery pieces.
- Gifts: keyrings, posters, jewellery.
See the whole Disney collection and our plush toys.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is 2026 a special year?
- It is the centenary. A. A. Milne's book was published in October 1926, and Disney is celebrating all year with anniversary ranges and collaborations.
- Why are there horror films with Winnie the Pooh?
- Because the original 1926 book entered the public domain in 2022. Disney still owns the animated versions, however. Our products are officially Disney – nothing to do with those films.
- Which character is the grey donkey?
- Eeyore, with the pink ribbon on his tail. The pink piglet is Piglet and the orange tiger is Tigger.
- Was there a real Winnie?
- Yes. She was a bear at London Zoo. Milne's son Christopher Robin loved her and named his teddy after her – and the other characters were his own stuffed toys.
- What age is it for?
- From infancy. Winnie the Pooh is among the gentlest franchises there is – no violence, no tension, nothing frightening. It also has a large adult following.
