Crayola is reviving 8 beloved retired crayon colors, including Dandelion
Crayola fans are in for a treat as the company announces the return of eight “nostalgic and beloved crayon colors,” including the popular Dandelion, for the first time ever in its 122-year history.
In a press release on Wednesday, Crayola mentioned that they had received numerous requests from fans to bring back some of their favorite retired colors, particularly after Dandelion was retired in 2017.
According to the statement, “Bringing back these eight colors for a limited time will not only delight consumers but also expand the brand’s color selection, while paying homage to the original eight colors launched in 1903.” The collection will include colors from as far back as 1990, like Orange Red and Violet Blue, which will also be available for a short time.
Victoria Lozano, Crayola’s Chief Marketing Officer, expressed that the company aims for these limited-edition colors to “spark even more creativity among our fans.”
Which crayon colors is Crayola reintroducing?
The colors making a return include:
- Dandelion
- Blizzard Blue
- Magic Mint
- Mulberry
- Orange Red
- Violet Blue
- Lemon Yellow
- Raw Umber
These colors will be available in limited-edition packs, as stated by Crayola.
Limited-edition colors will also be available in pencils and markers
Crayola is not just reviving these favorite colors in crayon form; they will also offer “Limited Edition Collection Colored Pencil” and “Limited Edition Collection Marker” packs that feature the “8-count retired crayon colors in other art tool formats.”
How to purchase Crayola’s limited-edition crayons
Although an exact release date for the retired color collection hasn’t been provided, Crayola mentioned that various products, including crayons, markers, colored pencil packs, activity kits, and themed coloring books, will be available soon at major retailers like Target, Walmart, Staples, and Blick. For a list of retailers closest to you that carry Crayola products, check the brand’s website here.
As part of a year-long celebration, Crayola will also collaborate with brands like Lee, Caboodles, and S’well to offer “custom programs and products inspired by these limited-edition colors.” Additionally, the brand will unveil “surprises” throughout the year, particularly during key seasonal events like back-to-school and the holidays.
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