Netflix to bring Squid Game’s animatronic doll to Birmingham New Street station

The iconic animatronic doll from Netflix’s record breaking show, Squid Game, will make an appearance at Birmingham New Street on Saturday
Joe Forte
By Joe Forte
Published 5th Nov 2021, 14:57 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2021, 15:13 BST

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Cosplayers stand next to a 4.5 metre tall replica doll from the Netflix series “Squid Game” on display at the harbour in Sydney(Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)Cosplayers stand next to a 4.5 metre tall replica doll from the Netflix series “Squid Game” on display at the harbour in Sydney(Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Cosplayers stand next to a 4.5 metre tall replica doll from the Netflix series “Squid Game” on display at the harbour in Sydney(Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

A replica of the iconic animatronic doll from the hit Netflix show Squid Game is heading to Birmingham this weekend.

Fans of the wildly popular South Korean show will be able to see a recreation of the doll which will be making an appearance at Birmingham New Street station on Saturday (November 6).

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People over the age of 16 will have the opportunity to interact with the doll, as it’s fully functioning, complete with light up eyes and singing capabilities.

The three-metre tall doll will be accompanied by Squid Game costumed guards, with fans being able to capture videos and photos of both the guards and the doll.

The doll is making the rounds at iconic shopping centres up and down the country. It first appeared in Shepherd’s Bush at London’s Westfield Shopping centre on Halloween, and now is due to appear not only at Birmingham New Street, but also Manchester’s Trafford Centre on Saturday.

Why is the doll so famous?

Squid Game has become a world-wide sensation since its release in September, smashing numerous Netflix records in the process.

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The show, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, has become the streaming service’s most popular Netflix series to date, pipping other popular shows such Bridgerton, You and Sex Education.

As of the end of October, Netflix confirmed that the show has been watched in a staggering 142 million households.

Fans in Hong Kong dress up as Squid Game characters for HalloweenFans in Hong Kong dress up as Squid Game characters for Halloween
Fans in Hong Kong dress up as Squid Game characters for Halloween

The series is based around money and an invitation is sent to people who are in dire need, and desperate for money.

A total of 456 people are locked in a secret location, where they play multiple games in order to win 45.6 billion.

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In the first episode, the people taking part in the competition take part in a game of red light, green light. The contestants who fail to stop in time and move after the red light is called are then eliminated from the game and killed by the doll.

Much to the contestants’ horror, they then realise the consequence for losing any of the games is death.

The show has amassed over 111 million global fans to sent it into the stratosphere to become Netflix’s biggest series launch of all time.

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