Character Picks
Buddy the Elf
From Elf
Human raised by elves at the North Pole, spreading Christmas cheer in NYC.
🔟 Buddy's Top 10 Favorite Things
Fan-made picks in Buddy's own voice, inspired by Elf.
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Spaghetti with maple syrup
Plus candy, marshmallows and a Pop-Tart on top!
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Hugging new friends
Even a raccoon! (He was not a hugger.)
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The world's best cup of coffee
Somebody finally won! I congratulated them in person.
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Planning a day with Dad
Snow angels, then ice-skating, then cookie dough!
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Snowball fights
Elves are VERY good at these.
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Syrup in my coffee
Sugar makes everything better.
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Elevator buttons
They light up like a Christmas tree!
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Mr. Narwhal
He wished me luck finding my dad.
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Christmas cheer, sung loud
Singing loud for all to hear spreads it best.
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Leon the Snowman
He told me to go find out who I really am.
🔟 Buddy's Top 10 Things I Can't Stand
Fan-made picks in Buddy's own voice, inspired by Elf.
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Being too big for the elf chair
My knees don't fit under the toy bench.
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Making only 85 Etch A Sketches
Ming Ming said I was 915 off the pace.
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Fake Santas
That Gimbels Santa was not the real deal.
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Walter on the naughty list
My dad! I had to win him over.
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Being sent to the special-elf toy-testing station
Jack-in-the-boxes kept startling me.
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Being called an elf by a grown-up who didn't like it
Miles Finch did NOT like that.
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Losing Christmas spirit
Santa's sleigh runs on it, and it was low!
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Getting bitten when I just wanted a hug
Ouch, raccoon.
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Being yelled at by the Gimbels manager
I was only trying to help!
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Sad Michael
My little brother deserves a happy Christmas.
🔟 Buddy's Top 10 North Pole-to-NYC Moments
Fan-made picks in Buddy's own voice, inspired by Elf.
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Learning I'm human
Papa Elf told me the truth.
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Walking to New York
Through the Candy Cane Forest, past the gumdrops, and through the Lincoln Tunnel.
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Meeting Walter
My dad! He didn't hug back... yet.
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Decorating Gimbels overnight
Toyland was ready for Santa!
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Hearing Jovie sing
Her voice in the Gimbels locker room was beautiful.
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Meeting Emily and Michael
A whole family!
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Snowball fight with Michael
Winning him over, one snowball at a time.
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Finding Santa's sleigh
Crash-landed in Central Park!
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Getting the sleigh flying
Everyone sang and the Clausometer went up!
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Christmas with my whole family
Walter came around, and now we're all together.
🎁 Top 10 Gift Ideas for Buddy the Elf Fans
Gift ideas for fans, inspired by Buddy's on-screen favorites. They are not official merchandise.
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🛍️ Official merch for Buddy fans (picked by TopTen)
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Hallmark Buddy the Elf Funko POP! Christmas Ornament
Me, on your tree! The best place to be.
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Elf Mr. Narwhal Light-Up Sweater (sold by Spirit Halloween)
It lights up! Like Christmas!
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Elf Mr. Narwhal and Buddy Lounge Pants for Adults
Cozy pants for a cozy Christmas morning.
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