Aldi Australia is set to bring back a range of quirky meerkat garden statues after a similar item sent Woolworths shoppers into a frenzy.
The $14.99 statues feature meerkats dressed in Wizard of Oz costumes, including Dorothy and the Wicked Witch.
It’s been two years since this beloved garden product became available and customers will have the opportunity to get their hands on this “lovely” product starting Wednesday, September 25 as part of the “Special Buys” catalog.
The ornaments attracted a cult following across Australia in 2020 after Woolworths offered similar designs in its stores.
There were 35 characters to choose from, including Olympians, fairies, brides and grooms, starting at $8 each.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the chance to purchase the Aldi version to add to their growing collection – although there are only six characters on offer.
Excitement mounted on Facebook after Aldi Australia’s official Facebook page shared a photo of the meerkats.
Many were quick to describe the statues as “super cute” and “adorable” and hundreds tagged their friends.
Aldi Australia fans will be able to get their hands on meerkat statues from September 25
“I didn’t know I needed this in my life until now,” wrote one.
“They’re back!” said another fan.
“Time to do some decorating,” added a third.
Others were not convinced, however, noting the similarity between Aldi and Woolworths products.
Some also described the meerkats as “scary”.
“How weird do they look?” wrote one, tagging a friend.
“These look identical to the ones at Woolworths!” said another.
Once a product is launched, customers are encouraged to purchase quickly as stocks are limited and vary depending on store locations.
