Sonic the Hedgehog is having a great year with plenty to look forward to. The third Sonic movie is coming out in December, Knuckles is getting his own show on Paramount+, and Sonic is sharing the spotlight with Shadow in Sonic x Shadow Generations. In the last few years, the Blue Blur has become such a popular video game character in the multimedia landscape that Sega has produced toys to introduce the next generation of fans to the franchise. Older fans can add those toys and plushies to their collection for the sake of nostalgia or for sharing their love of Sonic with their children.
Either way, we prepared a list of the best Sonic toys to help prepare fans for the upcoming Sonic games and movies — not to mention introduce your kids to the franchise's lore. Here are the best Sonic toys you can buy right now.
Sonic LEGO Sets
LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge
Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge LEGO set is a fun set for Sonic fans of all ages, especially for kids. It allows them to use their imagination and act out Sonic’s adventures in Green Hill, whether they’ve played the games or watched the movies and TV shows, provided that the parents reading this guide introduced them to Sonic Prime or Sonic X on Netflix.
This set comes with the speed sphere and launcher to send Sonic spinning and knocking every obstacle, plus the Motobug, and save the Flicky. It also has some accessories for roleplay, such as the DJ set so that kids can imagine Sonic is spinning records at Coachella, and a beach umbrella and chair set to allow Sonic to kick back and enjoy his chili dog and Chaos Cola. This set came in a Sonic Superstars VIP kit for content creators, but you can get it for just $35.
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Sonic Plushies
Shadow the Hedgehog 12-inch Great Eastern Entertainment Plush
The Shadow the Hedgehog plushie from Great Eastern Entertainment would make a perfect addition to any Sonic fan’s plushie collection. Since Shadow is going to be in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you can actually take him to the movie with you no matter how old you are, societal judgment be damned. Just ask the girl who took the same Shadow plush to prom.
The plushie is designed with great accuracy to Shadow’s character model, from the detailed rocket holes in the soles of his air shoes to curves of this spiky hair. It comes with a yellow string that makes it look like a carnival game prize, but you can cut it off if you so choose. Either way, it’s worth the money — $27, to be exact. Fair warning: Some people who bought the GE Shadow plushie from Amazon reported that they received the bootleg version in their reviews, so please be careful.
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Sonic Action Figures
Sonic The Hedgehog 4" Articulated Action Figure from Jakks Pacific
Jakks Pacific has been releasing a great deal of high-quality Sonic action figures in the last few years, and this Sonic articulated action figure is no exception. This one come with the Invincibility item box that you can place anywhere on your play set as you build out the world of Sonic according to your vision or that of your child’s.
There are other Sonic figures from Jakks Pacific that come with their own accessories, like Amy Rose, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, and even Big the Cat. But you can add this to your Sonic figure collection for only $19, giving your wallet a break from the other expensive figures.
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Sonic R/C Cars
Team Sonic Racing 2.4GHz Radio Control Toy Car with Turbo Boost
Wanna see Team Sonic Racing play out in real life? You and your kids can do just that with the Team Sonic Racing R/C car by NKOK. The R/C is faithfully designed after Sonic’s race car in the game Team Sonic Racing, and has a beautifully detailed Sonic seated behind the wheel. It’s equipped with a 2.4 GHz control frequency that allows you to drive it at a wide enough distance, the ability to race up to 16 other RCs at once, and Turbo Boost to give an extra boost of speed.
The most charming part of the R/C is that it has working headlights, allowing you to drive it in dim-light areas (as long as you don’t drive it in total darkness). That’s everything you need to ensure you have a good race for just $27.
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Knuckles Toy
Knuckles the Echidna Cable Guy Device Holder from Exquisite Gaming
In honor of the Knuckles show streaming on Paramount+, we’re presenting you the Knuckles the Echidna Cable Guy Device Holder, courtesy of Exquisite Gaming. You can set him on your desk and let him hold your phone while you’re working so he can bear the load of the constant text, email, and social media notifications that come your way.
Knuckles can also hold your gaming controller, TV remote, and even your Nintendo Switch — yes, even the OLED model — without falling over the side thanks to its sturdy base. You can take the load off your desk and TV stand and give it all to Knuckles for just $25.
Cristina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed her work to various publications, including Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she wears her love for Sonic the Hedgehog on her sleeve like a big deal. Follow her on Twitter @SonicPrincess15.
