There's only one thing Gilmore Girls fans really want, and that's another reboot. While Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore herself) has said she'd be open to it, we're not sure if it will ever happen. But luckily, since the show went off the air (18 years for the original and nine years for the reboot), there have been lots of ways for fans to get their Gilmore fix. From Owala cups to Little Golden Books, the show is still ripe for product collabs. But I don't think fans have been so excited about a launch than the most recent one.
In mid-March, the Warner Bros. store announced on Instagram that ... get ready for it ... a Gilmore Girls-themed Monopoly edition was made. That's right, everyone's favorite game meets everyone's favorite show.
From the photo, you can see that the board and cards all pay homage to the show and its setting. There's Stars Hollow money, a chance to own Sookie's house and Doose's Market and, of course, the game pieces are things like a coffee cup, Luke's hat and a snowflake.
Naturally, when fans saw the Instagram, they were beyond thrilled. "FINALLY I can own a piece of Stars Hollow," one person commented. "Stop it right now. I need this," someone else said.
In fact, the launch is so good, many thought it was fake. "Is this real?" someone asked. "STOP IS THIS REAL?" another questioned.
There does, however, seem to be some mixed feelings about the pieces. Fans on Reddit feel the game pieces could be a little more creative and relevant to the show. "The coffee cup and Luke's hat I get. But maybe a Paul Anka dog?" one Redditor commented. "I would add a martini glass," another suggested.
While sure, there could be some slight improvements, those who have received theirs say it's 100% worth it. "I received mine last night!!! I am a baby boomer and Monopoly was one of my fave board games- and now with my fave show Gilmore Girls both ICONIC material."
I want to note that, last week, Amazon had very few left in stock. It is now restocked, but who knows for how long. So if you want it, you should grab it.
Michelle is the digital content director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.