This section showcases a small selection of USA exclusive Sonic plush that were released during the 90's. Despite Sonic having an extensive merchandise range in this era, it appears Sonic plush weren't very common outside of Japan.
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Dakin Sonic The Hedgehog Plush 1993
In 1993, Dakin released a Sonic plush. He could be purchased in speciality and department stores in the USA. He’s rather small and chubby in design. He’s made in a felt material with flat felt quills and has plastic eyes. They made a regular version, a reversible version where if you turn the plush inside out Sonic curls up into a ball! and in 1994, Dakin released a Sonic plush wearing a Sonic & Knuckles T shirt to tie in with the video game. He could be sent off for when purchased from a magazine.
Caltoy Sonic The Hedgehog Plush
In 1993, Caltoy released a series of Sonic plush. They came in 5 different variants- a small, medium, an ever so slightly larger boxed version, a talking boxed version, and a life size giant competition prize Sonic. They were made in a faux fur material, peach fur a velboa material, felt flat quills, felt gloves, plastic eyes.
Up until the other day, I always thought there was just one medium (regular sized Caltoy Sonic). But in actual fact, there were two! One was unboxed (see photo 2) and one was ever so slightly larger and boxed (photo 3).
The talking boxed Caltoy Sonic (photo 4) shouts ‘SEGA!’ in Sonic 3D Mega Drive/ Genesis style when you press his tummy, his facial expression, namely his eyes, aren’t so nice looking as the medium Caltoy Sonic’s. This plush not only was released in the USA, he was released in the UK too, but I wanted to include him in this section, as his UK release isn’t widely known, and he fits in better in the Caltoy category.
Then we have the amazing life size giant Caltoy Sonic! He was a competition prize, and could be won in Best Buy stores in presumably a raffle. Each Best Buy store in the USA at the time, around 1993, were given a giant Caltoy Sonic to offer as a competition prize. He was never available to be purchased in stores.
Lastly, they also made a Tails medium and slighter larger boxed version! Tails is a unique plush, because he’s one of the only plush to have been made in the style of his Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog appearance with darker orange fur. He’s made of fluffy faux fur material with extra fluffy bangs and tails! he has plastic eyes and felt hands.
Up until the other day, I always thought there was just one medium (regular sized Caltoy Sonic). But in actual fact, there were two! One was unboxed (see photo 2) and one was ever so slightly larger and boxed (photo 3).
The talking boxed Caltoy Sonic (photo 4) shouts ‘SEGA!’ in Sonic 3D Mega Drive/ Genesis style when you press his tummy, his facial expression, namely his eyes, aren’t so nice looking as the medium Caltoy Sonic’s. This plush not only was released in the USA, he was released in the UK too, but I wanted to include him in this section, as his UK release isn’t widely known, and he fits in better in the Caltoy category.
Then we have the amazing life size giant Caltoy Sonic! He was a competition prize, and could be won in Best Buy stores in presumably a raffle. Each Best Buy store in the USA at the time, around 1993, were given a giant Caltoy Sonic to offer as a competition prize. He was never available to be purchased in stores.
Lastly, they also made a Tails medium and slighter larger boxed version! Tails is a unique plush, because he’s one of the only plush to have been made in the style of his Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog appearance with darker orange fur. He’s made of fluffy faux fur material with extra fluffy bangs and tails! he has plastic eyes and felt hands.
Avon Sonic The Hedgehog Bath Time Plush
In 1995, Avon realised a Sonic plush with a red rubber ring, which could be ordered out of their catalogue along with a small assortment of other items. He looks very similar to the Dakin Sonic plush and is made in a terrycloth material and plastic eyes. His material meant he was suitable to go in water, for bath time!
Denny's Fastfood Sonic The Hedgehog
Underground & Knuckles Plush 2000
The American fast food chain Denny’s, had a Sonic Underground promotion in the year 2000. A Sonic and Knuckles plush were available to be purchased at $1.99 each. Both plush are made in a felt material, and Sonic has a medallion around his neck.