Plush toys aren't new and there have been some that have had their share of the spotlight, but when IKEA released their shark plush toy - Blåhaj (pronounced "Blaha"), it took the world by storm.
Everyone from kids to adults love it and throughout the years, there have been many viral funny images on the Internet where the toy shark is put in various adventures and situations. Sadly, according to IKEA UK, the item has been taken down the shelves and will be entirely discontinued from April 2022 onwards.
Hello. I'm sorry that BLAHAJ isn't available at the moment, due to supply issues. It may only be available for a short period of time as it is set to be discontinued from April 2022. I shall log your comments in relation to this. Thanks - Alex
— IKEA UK Support (@IKEAUKSupport) September 26, 2021
This has come to a shock to the world and Blåhaj fans and if you expect the Internet to sit back and let it be, then you're wrong. #SaveBlahaj has since been trending and people are buying up the remaining shark plush toys while asking IKEA to keep the toy in production. More and more funny pictures have also been posted, so in case this is a farewell to our favorite shark, here are some of the best you can find on the Internet:
1. When Blåhaj Reads About Other Loan Sharks In Finance
2. When Blåhaj Has A Gaming Setup
3. When Blåhaj Sees Its Friends Online
4. When Blåhaj Celebrates Birthdays
5. When Blåhaj Gets A Hangover
6. When Blåhaj Has Some Trouble At Work
7. When Blåhaj Tries To Assemble IKEA Products
8. When Blåhaj Needs Surgery To Remove Its "Tumour" (Tag)
Last, but not least...
When Blåhaj Travels The World!
Do you have a Blåhaj at home? (I actually have 2! hehe) Otherwise, you might want to start getting one at your nearest IKEA or the IKEA online store because it's about to be limited edition soon, unless we can #SaveBlahaj!