Plush brand Squishmallows revealed a Sonic the Hedgehog collection featuring some of the franchise's iconic characters. The brand has previously released collections based on other popular franchises, such as Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, and a Pokemon line featuring Pikachu and Gengar.
Sonic the Hedgehog has been around since the '90s, with the first game released in 1991 for the SEGA Genesis. Known for his speedy movements, Sonic, along with his friends and enemies, have become a household name because of its unique platformer-style gameplay, as well as its many TV shows and movies. The latest title Sonic Frontiers, an open world 3D platformer, came out in November this year to impressive success as it became the fastest-selling Sonic game in Japan.
With its iconic status in the gaming world, Squishmallows revealed an exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog line of plush toys on Christmas Eve. Available online on Toy Drops, the collection features eight-inch tall plushies of Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Shadow, each retails for $19.99, while the Squishmallow Sonic full set costs $74.99. According to Toy Drops' Instagram page, the Squishmallows will be available for a limited time and while supplies last, but as of writing, the individual toys and full set are still available on the site. Sonic fans and toy lovers might be able to grab one or all of the Squishmallows before the year ends (or even next year, if they're lucky).
Over on social media, Sonic fans shared photos of their Squishmallows set, which they managed to order as soon as they became available on Toy Drops' website, and expressed how much they adored their adorable plush toys. Meanwhile, there are a couple of people who don't seem impressed by the Squishmallows Sonic collection, with one saying that it "missed the mark." Regardless, the Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows seem to be toy collector must-haves, which they can display right next to their Sonic Build-a-Bear stuffed toys.
While there's no news yet on whether Toy Drops would restock the Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows collection, it's possible that fans might see more of them, especially with the continuing success of Sonic Frontiers. The latest Sonic title is expected to have many DLC updates throughout 2023, including new features, cosmetics, more playable characters, and a new story. It's safe to assume that fans of the game will have more to look forward to, especially after finishing their first run. The DLCs are also a great way to attract new players with fresh content, probably until SEGA comes out with its next Sonic game.
Sonic Frontiers is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.