Mulan – The Legend of the Warrior
Long before Disney drew her, Mulan was already a legend: the Ballad of Hua Mulan, about a young woman who goes to war in her father's place, has been passed down in China for well over a thousand years. In 1998, Disney turned it into an animated film that remains one of the studio's most beloved to this day – with a heroine who needs neither crown nor prince, the dragon Mushu at her side, and an army that ends up bowing at her feet. The live-action remake with Liu Yifei in the title role followed in 2020. This page gathers officially licensed Mulan fan items – what's currently available is shown in the overview above, for everyone who knows that true strength isn't measured by armor.
What makes Mulan stand out?
A gender swap with real stakes. Mulan doesn't disguise herself for a ball – she risks her life: as the soldier "Ping" she trains in the emperor's army, gets found out – and saves China anyway, not despite being herself but because of it. The film handles family honor, identity, and courage so lightly that it produced some of Disney's most memorable moments along the way: the "I'll Make a Man Out of You" training montage, the avalanche scene, the emperor's bow. On top of that, Mushu ranks among the studio's sharpest-tongued sidekicks. Plenty of designs follow from that – from calligraphy to the warrior in full armor.
Frequently asked questions
What Mulan products does Elbenwald carry?
The range changes regularly – the overview above shows the current stock. Typical formats in the Disney range include figures, mugs, and apparel; use the filters to narrow by product type, and details are listed on the respective product page.
What is Disney's Mulan based on?
On the Chinese ballad of Hua Mulan: a young woman disguises herself as a man and goes to war in her father's place. Disney adapted the story as an animated film in 1998 and as a live-action remake with Liu Yifei in 2020.
How do I recognize officially licensed Mulan merchandise?
By the Disney license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – the respective manufacturer is listed on the product page.
Range overview
If the Mulan selection is running slim, it's worth checking the Disney neighborhood: the figures gather heroines and heroes from every franchise, designs on mugs and T-shirts rotate regularly, and a puzzle practices exactly the patience Mushu never had.
What else goes with it?
Courage to write your own story runs in the family: Moana sails the open sea, Ariel trades her fin for legs, Rapunzel finally leaves the tower, and Frozen brings along two sisters at once. The Lion King represents the great Disney adventures of the nineties – and the whole house awaits at Disney.
