{"id":381397,"date":"2026-08-26T06:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381397\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T06:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:54:21","slug":"hamikuma-merchandise-arrives-at-universal-orlando-resort-for-halloween-horror-nights-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381397\/","title":{"rendered":"HamiKuma Merchandise Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HamiKuma, the zombie bear mascot from Universal Studios Japan, returns with new merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights 2026.<\/p>\n<p>HamiKuma Merchandise at Universal Orlando ResortWho is HamiKuma?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787727249_501_usj-hhn2025-hamikuma-meet-and-greet-2415.jpg\" alt=\"Person in a scary, damaged HamiKuma teddy bear costume stands with arms outstretched at Universal Studios Japan.\" class=\"wp-image-1287054\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HamiKuma is a popular zombie teddy bear in Universal Studios Japan. As the story goes, he was a side show act in a traveling circus. His fellow performers were jealous of his popularity, and they believed the rumor that he wasn\u2019t even a real bear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prove their point, they slashed him open in order to see what\/who was inside. After the act, they burned down the big top tent, killing HamiKuma.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/usj-hhn2025-hamikumas-sweet-scream-party-2514.jpg\" alt=\"Performers in monstrous costumes dazzle on stage at Sweet Scream Party during Halloween Horror Nights 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-1287037\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Death Bringer, a parasitic demon, entered HamiKuma after he died, and they returned to the surface world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HamiKuma translates into \u201cprotruding bear.\u201d Hami means \u201csticking out\u201d or \u201cprotruding\u201d in Japanese while Kuma means bear. This is a fitting name for the bear as he has colorful items protruding from his stomach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/02\/rumor-universal-japans-hami-kuma-coming-to-halloween-horror-nights-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">rumors that HamiKuma<\/a>\u00a0would appear at both Universal Studios parks in the United States, merchandise featuring his likeness debuted last year at <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/09\/japan-hamikuma-merchandise-universal-orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Universal Orlando Resort <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/09\/universal-studios-halloween-has-hamikuma-merchandise-for-halloween-horror-nights-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-collection-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"HamiKuma merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort.\" class=\"wp-image-1480872\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-collection-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"HamiKuma merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort.\" class=\"wp-image-1480874\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, the bear has returned for more merchandise during this year\u2019s Halloween Horror Nights 2026. We found these items in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/shopping\/universal-studios-store-citywalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Universal Studios Store<\/a>, located in the CityWalk district of Universal Orlando Resort, as well as the Five &amp; Dime in Universal Studios Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Apparel<br \/>\nRaglan T-Shirt \u2013 $35<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-raglan-t-shirt-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Raglan T-Shirt - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480884\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-raglan-t-shirt-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Raglan T-Shirt - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480885\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This raglan shirt for adults has a white chest and dark brown sleeves, mimicking the coloring of HamiKuma. The torso and head of HamiKuma are depicted as a fuzzy appliqu\u00e9 on the front of the chest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-raglan-t-shirt-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Raglan T-Shirt - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480886\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The raglan pattern continues on the back of the shirt. Embroidered black stitching connects the brown and white portions of the t-shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Hats<br \/>\nPlush Headband \u2013 $30<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-headband-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Headband - $30\" class=\"wp-image-1480907\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-headband-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Headband - $30\" class=\"wp-image-1480908\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This headband has a small plush version of HamiKuma in the middle and furry bear ears on each side. HamiKuma\u2019s claws are on full display, along with a tie and exposed eye socket. The bear ears on each side have red and green plaid in the middle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-headband-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Headband - $30\" class=\"wp-image-1480909\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plush brown fur continues on the other side of the headband.<\/p>\n<p>Plush Cap \u2013 $35<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-cap-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Cap - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480910\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-cap-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Cap - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480911\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fuzzy brown ball cap has HamiKuma\u2019s face on the top with red and green plaid in the middle of each fuzzy brown ear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-cap-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Cap - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480912\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-cap-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Cap - $35\" class=\"wp-image-1480913\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The red and green plaid design continues on the interior part of the visor, and the hat is adjustable.<\/p>\n<p>Bags<br \/>\nPlush Backpack \u2013 $45<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-backpack-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Backpack - $45\" class=\"wp-image-1480922\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-backpack-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Backpack - $45\" class=\"wp-image-1480923\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also carry HamiKuma around on your back with a plush backpack version of the bear. The backpack comes with two brown backpack straps and protruding details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-plush-backpack-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Plush Backpack - $45\" class=\"wp-image-1480924\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a small, zippered compartment to store objects in the backpack.<\/p>\n<p>Collectibles<br \/>\nPin \u2013 $25<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-pin-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pin - $25\" class=\"wp-image-1480925\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pin version of HamiKuma\u2019s head and torso is also available for purchase. He has a large grin with sharp claws at the end of his paws.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-pin-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pin - $25\" class=\"wp-image-1480926\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-pin-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pin - $25\" class=\"wp-image-1480927\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HamiKuma\u2019s head can also rotate from side to side.<\/p>\n<p>Candy<br \/>\nCandy Coated Gummy Bears \u2013 $7<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-candy-coated-gummy-bears-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Candy Coated Gummy Bears - $7\" class=\"wp-image-1480933\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-candy-coated-gummy-bears-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Candy Coated Gummy Bears - $7\" class=\"wp-image-1480932\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This box contains 3 oz. of candy coated gummy bears. The front of the box shows HamiKuma, while the back of the box shows the nutrition facts and ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow Crunch Clusters \u2013 $15<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-rainbow-crunch-clusters-1-scaled..jpeg\" alt=\"Rainbow Crunch Clusters - $15\" class=\"wp-image-1480935\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-rainbow-crunch-clusters-2-scaled..jpeg\" alt=\"Rainbow Crunch Clusters - $15\" class=\"wp-image-1480934\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"1480936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uor-citywalk-universal-studios-store-hhn-2026-hamikuma-merchandise-rainbow-crunch-clusters-3-scaled..jpeg\" alt=\"Rainbow Crunch Clusters - $15\" class=\"wp-image-1480936\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Containers of rainbow crunch clusters are also available for purchase. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which item from this collection is your favorite? 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