28 pieces of sickening merch from your favorite 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' queens
You’ve watched the show, now’s the time to support the dolls off screen.
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It’s taken a little over a decade, butRuPaul’s Drag Raceis a bonafide global phenomenon. The Emmy-winning series has 13 regular seasons under its belt in the states, as well as spin-offs in the UK, Spain, Canada, Thailand, and Australia. To date there have also been five All-Stars seasons in the U.S., a Vegas revue, aSecret Celebrity除了惯常的副产品,绝对每年巨大的风扇tions in New York and LA—and that’s not even including all the global competitions and spin-offs due to be announced any minute now.
But while you may have watchedDrag Raceover and over, you can’t call yourself a real fan until you’ve forked some cold hard cash over to your favorite queens. While you could throw dollars during a live event or pick up some pre-show meet-and-greet tickets when your favorites come through your town, you could also pick up some of the creative and excellent merch (or even a video!) produced by the dolls.
We’re talking T-shirts and hoodies, of course, but also fans, shoes, hats, paper dolls, books, comedy specials, and more. We’ve curated a list of some of our faves below, so grab some of your “dollahs” and help support the girls.
Streaming, Video, and Music
1. A Cameo from your favorite queen
Halleloo, Shangela’s on Cameo.
At this point, it’s practically de rigueur for your favorite reality stars to be on Cameo, and thankfully Ru girls are no exception.Dozens of them are on Cameo, includingWe’re HerestarsShangela,Eureka O’Hara, andBob The Drag Queen; andTrinity The Tuck.
For just $40Tina Burnercould tell you all about the mean girls, orPoseactor andDrag RaceAll-StarJiggly Calientecould wish you happy birthday. Ten bucks more gets you a presumably wacko message fromTammie Brown, or you could branch out and opt for a message fromPit Crew member Bryce Eilenberg.
Other options we think are worth the money include frequentDrag RacejudgeCarson Kressley,Down UndercontestantAnita Wigl’it, and controversial UK divaGinny Lemon.
2. A subscription to Paramount+ to re-watch classic seasons
Drag Race has come to Paramount+.
For years, it was hard to figure out where to consistently watch seasons ofDrag Race. Some were available for purchase on Amazon, but not all. Some were available to stream for Prime members, but not all the time. You could buy seasons on iTunes, but that can get a little expensive over time as the show continues to churn out episodes.
Now, though, there’s one place to get the first 10 seasons of the original show, plus four seasons ofAll-Stars, including the one currently airing:Paramoun+. For $5.99 a month, you can stream all theDrag Raceyou can possibly handle with minimal commercial interruption.
Sign up for Paramount+ for $5.99 a month
3. Wow Presents Plus for international viewing
It’s a phenomenon, baby.
LikeDrag Racebut haven’t gotten into the international iterations yet? You’re missing half the story, and, frankly, quite a lot of exceptional drag. Wow Presents Plus has every episode of theDrag Race U.K.andDrag Race Down Under(featuring RuPaul and Michelle Visage as full-time host and judge, respectively), plusCanada’s Drag Race,Drag Race Holland,Drag Race Thailand, andDrag Race Espana.
There’s also other amazingDrag Race-related content, likeUNHhhh, starring Trixie Mattel and Katya, and episode after episode of Raja and Raven’sFashion Photo RuView.
Subscribe to WOW Presents Plus for $4.99 a month
4. A behind-the-scenes look at RuPaul’s Las Vegas Revue
Can anyone ever really get enough Vanjie?
Pre-pandemic, a group of Ru girls—Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo, Kameron Michaels, Derrick Barry, Naomi Smalls, Asia O’Hara, and Yvie Oddly—were tearing up the Vegas strip as part of theDrag Race-sanctioned live show, RuPaul’s Las Vegas Revue. Because everything must be filmed, that production was also turned into a reality show, also calledRuPaul’s Las Vegas Revue. There’s drama, romance, and catchy musical numbers—and you can watch it all on Amazon.
Get season one ofRuPaul’s Las Vegas Revuefrom Amazon for $10.99
5.Hurricane Bianca
Batten down the lashes.
Love Bianca Del Rio? Check outHurricane Bianca, which stars the drag icon as “Richard,” a teacher fired for being gay who seeks revenge as his drag alter ego. Alan Cumming and Rachel Dratch co-star alongside Alyssa Edwards, Willam, and Margaret Cho.
GetHurricane Biancafrom Amazon for $14.99
6. Peppermint’sA Girl Like MeEP
Relax with Pep.
A lot ofDrag Racequeens have released albums, but Peppermint’sA Girl Like Mehas an extra personal touch. AsPeppermint toldEntertainment Tonight, the record focuses on her life as a Black trans woman, and “allows space for people to hear what it's like to be a trans woman and what we go through and to see maybe we're more alike than one may assume.”
GetA Girl Like Mefrom Apple Music for $9.99
7.RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race
Don’t let it stay a secret.
The “secret” gimmick might have seemed hacky when it aired, but you have to admit there’s still something a little fun about watching minor celebrities get up in drag, especially when they’re coached by some of yourDrag Racefaves. Season one of this show features comedians like Jermaine Fowler and Phoebe Robinson, singers like Vanessa Williams and Hayley Kiyoko, and formerDrag Racejudges like Loni Love and Nico Tortorella.
GetRuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Racefrom Amazon for $10.99
8.But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut
It’s 1999 all over again.
The much-belovedBut I’m A Cheerleaderhas gotten a deluxe reissue this summer, complete with a director’s cut and an always enjoyably wry performance from RuPaul as gay conversion counselor Mike. Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall are a joy in this movie, and it’s a must for any queer film aficionado.
GetBut I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cutfrom Amazon for $17.99
9.Bob The Drag Queen: Live At Caroline’s
She's not just pretty. She's funny, too.
Bob The Drag Queen won fans over inDrag Raceseason 8 with her wit and style, ultimately nabbing the crown, scepter, and $100,000. Since the win, she’s also released two stand-up specials. Her most recent,Bob The Drag Queen: Live At Caroline’s, came out last year and features the queen in full drag telling jokes about life, family, and race. It’s well worth a $2.99 rental on Amazon, or even a $9.99 purchase.
GetBob The Drag Queen: Live At Caroline’sfrom Amazon starting at $2.99
10. A MasterClass from RuPaul
You betta do the homework.
TheDrag Racehost has spun those yarns of wisdom oft featured on the show into his ownMasterClass on self-expression and authenticity. Lessons include “cultivating your tribe” and “cultural lighthouses for the soul,” and the course itself is included with anannual MasterClass subscription, which also gets you access to dozens of other classes from people like Annie Liebovitz, Questlove, and David Sedaris.
Sign up for MasterClass for $15 a month, or $180 a year
Apparel
11. A foxy coverup from Symone
A foxy coverup from Symone.
Gigi Goode’s sister from the House of Avalon, Symone, stole fans’ hearts and minds and walked away with the season 13Drag Racecrown. She also made some of the best merch available during the season, including an adorableSweet Toof necklace. If you’re just kicking around the house and want to look like a real fox, though, you’re going to want to pick up her“Foxy Lady” coverup, which references her absolutely incredible furry fox runway look.
Get Symone’s Foxy Lady coverup from My Best Judy Merch for $45
12. Condragulations T-shirt
Condragulations, you're number one.
RuPaul’s got dozens of items of official merchandise for sale on the World of Wonder site, both for her own brand and forDrag Race. Fans of the show can pick upa shade button,Werk neon lamp, or even aRuPeter badge fromDrag Race UK. We’re partial tothis Condragulations shirt, which combines the design of a plastic grocery store bag with the positive messaging so often delivered by RuPaul.
Get the Condragulations shirt from World of Wonder for $20
Books
13. Trixie And Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhood_
Let Tracy Martel teach you about makeup.
Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova have become two ofDrag Race’sbiggest breakout stars, earning them millions upon millions of YouTube and Instagram subscribers, and loyal fans around the world. In 2020, the two parlayed their unparalleled rapport into an off-the-wall self-help book,Trixie And Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhood, which promptly landed them on theNew York Timesbestseller list. It’s a wild book full of essays that are both informative and laugh-out-loud funny.
GetTrixie And Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhoodfrom Amazon for $19.69
14.Suck Lessby Willam
Where there’s a Willam, there’s a way.
One of the first books published by aDrag Racequeen, Willam’sSuck Less: Where There’s A Willam, There’s A Wayis a deep dive into a fascinating life. Part tip sheet, part motivational collection of essays,Suck Lesshas 4.9 stars out of 5 on Amazon, with almost 800 reviews. Readers say, “This book is hilarious, filled with wisdom, down right embarrassing and naughty and knowledgeable at the same time. It answers so many questions that I wondered about drag queens, and overall a great read,” and, “If you like Willam's trashy fun spirit and uncensored no-BS delivery you will love this book.”
GetSuck Less: Where There’s A Willam, There’s A Wayfrom Amazon for $19.99
15.Legendary Children: The First Decade of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life
Two longtime Ru watchers put it all together for you.
博客汤姆和洛伦佐是同性恋图标,时尚aficionados, and longtime fans ofRuPaul’s Drag Race. That’s why they put togetherLegendary Children: The First Decade Of RuPaul’s Drag Race And The Last Century Of Queer Life. Named one of NPR’s best books of 2020 and aNew York Timesnew and noteworthy book,Legendary ChildrenusesDrag Race作为一种中心来解释同性恋的生活,文化,一个nd history, including incredible figures in gay history. Amazon reviewers say the book is “a much-needed primer as well as a celebration,” and call it “thoughtful, funny, poignant and flat-out wonderful.”
16. Magnus Hastings’ Rainbow Revolution
Don’t put this coffee table book in a box.
A busy and well-connected queer photographer, Magnus Hastings has taken pictures of hundreds of members of the LGBTQ+ community, including a number ofDrag Racequeens. In his new coffee table book,Rainbow Revolution, he highlights 300 or so of those pictures, including images of Peppermint, Adore Delano, Eureka O'Hara, and many more. More than 100 Amazon reviewers give it an average of 4.9 stars, with one saying, “Magnus Hastings has beautifully captured the fun, elegance, authenticity, strength, and beauty of a special group of people.”
GetRainbow Revolutionfrom Amazon for $30.92
17.要怪就怪比安卡德尔Rio
No, seriously. Blame her.
Another book from a beloved Ru girl,要怪就怪比安卡德尔Rio: The Expert On Nothing With An Opinion On Everythingis a look inside the mind of the queen the New York Times called “the Joan Rivers of the drag world.” The book features behind the scenes photos from Bianca’s life and work. Almost 800 Amazon reviewers give the book an average of 4.5 stars out of 5, saying, “This queen stays true to her quick, clever, and offensively funny brand.” One raves, “Vile, vulgar, inappropriate and nasty. Exactly what I expected!”
Get要怪就怪比安卡德尔Riofrom Amazon for $21.99
18.GuRu
It's a calling.
RuPaul has written a number of books over the past 20-odd years. Her latest isGuRu, which is more a self-help tome than biography. Packed with more than 80 photos of Ru, as well, the book includes a foreward by Jane Fonda and lessons about how to “keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit.” More than 1,200 Amazon reviewers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, and one reviewer notes that the book is full of “little sayings and quotes to lift your spirits and encourage you to keep your head up and radiate positivity.”
Cosmetics
19. Trixie Cosmetics
UNHhhh! The glamour!
Speaking of Trixie Mattel: TheDrag Race All-Starswinner has even launched her own makeup line, Trixie Cosmetics. So far, it’s mostly focused on campy and cleverly themed drops, like the recent Bottle Blonde collection of eyeshadows and lip glosses—and products are quick to sell out. Still, some perennial favorites are quickly re-stocked, and true fans can even pick up Trixie Cosmetics hand mirrors, sweatshirts, and lapel pins. Personally, we’re partial to theBack To The Fuschia blush palette,Russian Doll hair and body glitter, andModelle lipstick, though we’ve got our eyes on thatCherry Chip lipstickas well.
20. Kim Chi Chic Beauty
We're serious.
Trixie Mattel’s not the onlyDrag Racequeen with cosmetic cred. Kim Chi’s got an even more extensive line of products under the monikerKim Chi Chic Beauty. The season 8 contestant has dozens of products available, including blush duos, setting powder adored by her drag sisters, vivid nine-color eyeshadow palettes, and a number of stunning lip glosses. HerPot De Creme line of cream shadowsgets rave reviews from beauty influencers, and her adorable collector’s editionRainbow Sharts eye palettewith art from cartoonist Ketnipz is always selling out. Subscribe to her email list for 15% off your first order.
21. Christian Audette’s Gigi Goode Collection cosmetics
You too can try and look like Gigi Goode.
Gigi Goode may not have won season 12, but she came out of the finals swinging and with collaborations all lined up. One of those is with cosmetics company Christian Audette, with whom she’s produced theGigi Goode Collection. At two lipsticks, a gloss, and a liner, the Gigi Goode collection is a bit limited, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fabulous.
Each item is adaptable enough to work with any look, and is available to purchase individually, as part of a bundle, or evenstuffed into a set of fuzzy dice. Now if only these these lipsticks can make us look as Goode as Gigi.
Get the Gigi Goode Collection Bundle from Christian Audette for $74
22. Roller Rink Glitter Gelly
Make your makeup suck less.
As anotherDrag Racequeen with a cosmetics line, Willam is committed to making only products he’d actually use on his own face for his line Suck Less Face & Body. That’s why he created hisGlitter Gelly line, which lets queens and non-queens alike throw on a little sparkle. We like Roller Rink, which looks like a disco ball in a tub and is a bargain at just $12. Sign up for the company’s newsletter and take 10% off your first order.
Get Roller Rink Glitter Gelly from Suck Less Face And Body for $12
23. Miss Fame Beauty’s LipVoyeur Creme Lipstick
Who doesn't want to look like Miss Fame?
A season 7 queen who captivated us with her beauty, Miss Fame was one of the earliestDrag Raceentrants into the makeup world. It was a natural fit, and Miss Fame Beauty has everything from glitter to lipstick to palettes. Fans seem to love the LipVoyeur Creme Lipstick, whichthe brand saysis “formulated with skin conditioning avocado oil for supple and creamy lips” and “lightly scented with vanilla for a delicate aroma.”
Get Miss Fame Beauty’s LipVoyeur Creme Lipstick from Amazon for $19
Toys and Games
24. An official Lil’ Poundcake Doll
You’re not her real dad and you never will be.
WhatDrag Racefan could forget Lil’ Poundcake, the crass little doll first introduced in a season 5 mini-challenge by Alaska and Lineysha Sparx, and then later channeled for an All-Stars runway by Alaska herself. She’s like an American Girl doll with serious issues, and now, thanks to Alaska, she’s available for actual purchase. She’s clad in a ball gown, tiara, and filthy pink boa, and is even able to speak—though you may never want her to.
Get a Lil’ Poundcake Doll from Alaska’s online shop for $60
25. Game of Queens: A Drag Queen Card Race
In the game of queens, there's only one winner.
A glamorized twist on classic card game War,Game Of Queens: A Drag Queen Card Racefeatures illustrations of bothDrag Racefavorites and legendary queens, like Coco Peru. Even the artwork inside the box is inspired, with its over-the-top images of Alyssa Edwards mugging at players.
Get Game Of Queens: A Drag Queen Card Race from Amazon for $11.99
26. A Sharon Needles Funko Pop figurine
If you’re not feeling spooky, you could opt for a Jinkx.
Funko Pop has alimited line of nine differentDrag Racefigures, including mini, big-eyed versions of Trixie Mattel, Shangela, and RuPaul herself. A few of them are sold out and hard to find online, but some, like Sharon Needles and Jinkx Monsoon are still readily available and as adorable as ever. A white-eyed Needles comes with witch’s hat and jack-o’-lantern, andJinkx Monsoon is resplendent in green.
Get the Sharon Needles Funko Pop from Amazon for $15.70
27. RuPaul’s Drag Race Adult Mad Libs
Now (Verb) away.
Recapture your childhood, but in a much more adult way, withRuPaul比赛疯狂填词的拖累. A steal at just $4.99, these Mad Libs have Amazon users raving, earning the product 4.7 out of 5 stars. One buyer says they got together with a friend and “enjoyed filling out some over cocktails at brunch,” while another says, “This was a gift for a friend and it was like I gave her GOLD.”
Get RuPaul’s Drag Race Mad Libs from Amazon for $4.99
28. Guess Ru?
It's like Guess Who? but better.
A printable template that can be used to modify your existingGuess Whogame,Guess Ruis just what it sounds like. Try to figure out your opponent’s card by asking about whether a queen went home first, or did well in the reading challenge.
The download includes 166 queens, including season 13’s dolls, so you can swap in your favorites, your least favorites, and even some deep cuts. The set even includes frequent judges like Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley. Sadly, though, there’s no Merle Ginsberg. Justice for Merle!
Get Guess Ru? from Etsy for $7.99
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