The fever for official FC Barcelona products has reached a new level, and the culprit has a (Catalan) animal name: CAT. The club has officially presented this Thursday, December 4, the long-awaited plush toy of its mascot, a doll that aspires to become the most sought-after gift of the Christmas season, but which has already proven to be a scarce commodity.
The launch took place in an unbeatable setting, the Barça Immersive Museum, where the final design of the doll was unveiled. Expectations were high, and the facts prove it: the exclusive pre-sale that was activated for club members that same Thursday flew in a moment, selling out in just twenty minutes. The speed with which the units vanished is a clear indicator of the mass phenomenon that this figure has become. The plush replica of the 125th anniversary mascot proudly wears the commemorative kit that Hansi Flick’s team wore last season.
Only 5,000 units and a limited edition
If you are one of those who missed out on the presale, you should act quickly . Club sources have confirmed that the first batch of this desired CAT plush toy is a limited edition, consisting of only 5,000 units. Given the demand, the culé entity anticipates that the stock will run out quickly. The price is unique, 34.99 euros, with no alternative versions or different sizes, seeking uniformity in this collector’s item.
Starting this Friday, December 5, the plush toy will be available to all fans, both in physical stores and on FC Barcelona’s online sales platform. If you want to get your hands on it before it becomes an unattainable resale item, it is advisable not to delay your visit to the store.
The Catalan DNA of a mascot designed by Hollywood creators
But who is CAT really? More than just merchandising, the mascot is a wildcat, a feline native to Catalonia, and its name plays on the regional diminutive. This charismatic character was conceived by the prestigious Grangel Studio, known in Hollywood for their work on animated films such as How to Train Your Dragon and Hotel Transylvania.
The connection with the club is total: his face is directly inspired by the shape of the Barça shield, and its conception sought to represent the most intrinsic values of the entity: ambition, humility, respect, creativity and integration. Far from being a mere drawing, CAT is a figure created with the ambition of being a culer symbol that connects especially with the new generations, proving to be an asset that transcends the field of play and that, of course, is giving the board a new and important source of income for the blaugranas coffers.