20 Years Later, ‘High School Musical’ Is Back in Session With These Limited Troy & Gabriella Dolls
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What team?! Wildcats! Believe it or not, it’s been twenty years since High School Musical first premiered on the Disney Channel — not in theaters, not as a mega-blockbuster, but as a made-for-TV event that somehow went on to dominate pop culture. Millennials and older Gen Z-ers can confirm: this movie was the moment.
It’s still wild that High School Musical didn’t debut on the big screen, but regardless, the Kenny Ortega-directed franchise would go on to earn more than $4 billion globally through various flicks, merchandise, soundtracks, and endless replays. (Yes, that includes the third movie actually making it to theaters. We all showed up.)
To celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary, Disney has dropped a new set of limited-edition Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez collectible dolls, available online now through the Disney Store.
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Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez 20th Anniversary Doll Set
$129.99
Retailing for $129.99, the dolls come as a pair and depict Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens’ characters in their iconic outfits from the film’s finale number, “We’re All in This Together.” They stand just under 12 inches tall and come with a certificate of authenticity, according to the brand.
Disney notes that fewer than 4,000 of these sets were made, so if you’re even remotely tempted, you may want to “Bop to the Top” of the checkout queue sooner rather than later. While Troy and Gabriella are technically the leads (debatable, depending on how you feel about Sharpay Evans), the dolls are clearly aimed at fans who remember exactly where they were the first time “Breaking Free” hit its key change. And let’s be honest: if you’re still reading this, you probably just pictured the choreography in your head.
Beyond “We’re All in This Together,” the original High School Musical soundtrack was stacked — from the opening scene with the “Start of Something New” to “Get’cha Head in the Game” to “Stick to the Status Quo”. The film’s success paved the way for High School Musical 2, High School Musical 3, and eventually High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which launched another wave of pop stars (Olivia Rodrigo) and tabloid headlines.
new
Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez 20th Anniversary Doll Set
$129.99
The dolls aren’t the only anniversary merch up for grabs. Disney is also offering vinyl releases, apparel, and books tied to the franchise; proof that two decades later, there’s still no shortage of demand.
Few movies have left this kind of cultural impact, inspiring everything from Halloween costumes to karaoke nights that full-blown adults attend (me included), and now exclusive products. So if you’re looking to mark the anniversary the Wildcat way, these Troy and Gabriella dolls might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Shop now.
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