Woolworths stores across Australia run out of Disney Ooshies after demand is significantly higher than expected, leaving some customers unable to find the collectibles they were seeking. Shoppers say they have spent grocery budgets on the expectation of receiving the items but discover they are not available.
Both outlets describe customers struggling to complete sets, with some expressing frustration that stock appears to have been depleted quickly. 7News Australia reports the shortfall is due to demand being “vastly higher than anticipated,” suggesting the retailer or suppliers did not plan for the scale of uptake. The NZ Herald similarly attributes the sell-out to “huge” customer demand, noting that buyers are left short on completing their collections.
The coverage focuses on the immediate impact on shoppers—missing items and incomplete sets—rather than on company statements, timing of restocks, or any broader retail changes. The common theme across sources is that supply does not keep pace with customer interest, resulting in abrupt unavailability.
