Alf Merchandise – A Visitor from Planet Melmac
He came, he ate, and he stayed: when the sitcom Alf premiered in 1986, no one suspected a shaggy alien with a trunk-like nose would become a cult figure. Gordon Shumway, his real name, is stranded with the California-based Tanner family after his home planet Melmac is destroyed – and turns their lives upside down from then on: mouthy, ravenous, and with a heart bigger than his appetite for cats. The show ran for four seasons and became a constant fixture on German television. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Alf merchandise – plush, mugs, shirts, and more for anyone who still has the answering machines of the eighties ringing in their ears. The visitor kept the Tanners on their toes for around a hundred episodes – enough material for a fandom that hasn't moved out to this day.
What makes Alf stand out?
The mouth – in every sense. Alf says what other sitcom characters would only think, commenting on human everyday life with the mix of innocence and cheek that only an outsider can pull off. That's exactly where the show drew its humor: the alien holds up a mirror to the humans while raiding their fridge. On top of that comes a look with maximum recognition value – brown fur, bulbous nose, grin – that works instantly on any product. And because Alf fans have usually nurtured their love for decades, the merchandise is also a safe bet as a gift: it always ends up treating your own inner eighties kid too.
Frequently asked questions
What Alf products does Elbenwald offer?
Officially licensed merchandise from plush figures to mugs, T-shirts, and accessories. The filters let you narrow the range down by product type.
What is the show Alf about?
The alien Gordon Shumway from the planet Melmac crash-lands his spaceship in the Tanner family's garage and secretly lives with them from then on. The US sitcom started in 1986, ran for four seasons, and became a classic on German television too.
How do I recognize officially licensed Alf merchandise?
By the license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – the product page names details on the respective manufacturer.
Range overview
Top of the list are the plush figures – Alf always belonged on the sofa, after all. A mug with a snout design rescues the morning, while T-shirts and hoodies take over your closet. There are figures with a guaranteed grin for the shelf, keychains for your keyring and backpack – and things get cozy with cushions in Melmac quality.
What else goes well with it?
For alien visitors with more sentiment, check out E.T., while Family Matters delivers sitcom nostalgia in family format. Anyone completing their eighties collection should get into Knight Rider, and for golden punchlines with no fur involved, there are the Golden Girls.
