Dunkin’ Just Announced A Collab With Play-Doh… For Some Reason

When I think of Dunkin’, the first thing that comes to mind is coffee and doughnuts — not one of the most popular kids’ toys. But I guess I might not know Dunkin’ as well as I thought, because the restaurant just announced its next collab, and it’s all about the kids.

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Dunkin’s upcoming collaboration has me (and plenty of other adults, I’m sure) scratching my head. Their newest partner in all things sweet, sugary, and caffeinated? Well, it’s Play-Doh.

No, that’s not a mistake. Dunkin is teaming up with Play-Doh. Why? I’m not quite sure, but I guess Play-Doh is something just about every kid has taken a bite out of at least once. So maybe this upcoming collaboration makes more sense than I originally thought.

Play-Doh Fans, This One’s For You (Wherever You Are)

As nonsensical as a joint effort between one of the world’s best-loved coffee chains and a toy for ages 3 and up might seem, @markie_devo shared on Instagram that Dunkin’ will debut a bucket full of its iconic Munchkins in December.

Starting next month, Dunkin’ and Play-Doh fans of all ages (or any of them who have access to actual money, not play money) will be able to pick up a Play-Doh Munchkins Bucket and Tumbler.

The Dunkin’ x Play-Doh Munchkins Bucket will include 10 Munchkins doughnut holes and a surprise: two containers of Dunkin’-themed Play-Doh. The Play-Doh will feature packaging inspired by Dunkin’ branding, including brightly-colored orange and pink lids atop the classic yellow Play-Doh container. Oh, and the Munchkins bucket itself looks like it’ll potentially have Play-Doh molds right on its lid, if the images we’ve spotted online are true to the product that officially debuts.

So, really, this collaboration will let you play with your food, regardless of your age. Just remember that, officially, Play-Doh isn’t edible — and this Dunkin’ spin on the stuff doesn’t change the recipe. It’s still true Play-Doh, which means it’s best not to mix your modeling clay with your Munchkins, at least not in the same bucket.

Additionally, the Dunkin’ x Play-Doh team-up will also include a tumbler. These tumblers will look like extra-large Play-Doh containers, with that same familiar yellow cup and branding; each tumbler will bear the Play-Doh logo and the Dunkin’ logo, plus pink and orange lids to finish off their look.

It appears the tumbler may also include small cans of Play-Doh, but we don’t know for certain just yet.

Dunkin’ x Play-Doh Will Do a Little Good, Too

We don’t yet have official word on when the Dunkin x Play-Doh items will be available at your local Dunkin’ shop. While @markie_devo reports that the collab will debut on December 14, we’ve also spotted sources online claiming that it’ll drop on December 2. It’s not part of the official holiday menu, but it could be a surprise addition.

When it does launch, however, there’s an extra perk to picking up a bucket of Munchkins or one of the Play-Doh themed tumblers. Reportedly, $2 from every purchase of the Dunkin’ x Play-Doh collab will go to charity — specifically, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which is Dunkin’s own charitable organization that supports programs meant to bring joy to kids who face hunger or illness.

Dunkin’ has yet to officially confirm the collaboration, and Hasbro (the parent company behind Play-Doh) has also been mum. But, if these creative new Dunkin’ releases do join the menu, we’re pretty sure they’ll be fun to play with at the very least.