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  1. Sonic Prime may be over, but the merch train continues to chug along! This time, European manufacturer Ninco is throwing their hat in the ring for what might be the most ambitious Sonic Prime toy to date! Introducing the Sonic RC, the very first remote controlled RUNNING Sonic figure that can light up, tilt in nuanced directions, and even perform full spins! Sporting his New Yoke Design and his trademark Figure 8 pose shown frequently in the show, this new addition to the Prime merch scene is probably the best RC Sonic toy yet! There have been Sonic RC toys before, but they all depict Sonic riding something, be it a car, Extreme Gear or a slab of Eggman robot scraps. This is the first RC figure to depict the Blue Blur doing what he does best... Actually running. You can pick up the Sonic RC from Ninco's official site €44, no words on an international release yet. But isn't this cool, and long overdue? What do you think of this obscure, yet impressive piece of Sonic Prime merch? Original Post Content: View full story
  2. Sonic Prime may be over, but the merch train continues to chug along! This time, European manufacturer Ninco is throwing their hat in the ring for what might be the most ambitious Sonic Prime toy to date! Introducing the Sonic RC, the very first remote controlled RUNNING Sonic figure that can light up, tilt in nuanced directions, and even perform full spins! Sporting his New Yoke Design and his trademark Figure 8 pose shown frequently in the show, this new addition to the Prime merch scene is probably the best RC Sonic toy yet! There have been Sonic RC toys before, but they all depict Sonic riding something, be it a car, Extreme Gear or a slab of Eggman robot scraps. This is the first RC figure to depict the Blue Blur doing what he does best... Actually running. You can pick up the Sonic RC from Ninco's official site €44, no words on an international release yet. But isn't this cool, and long overdue? What do you think of this obscure, yet impressive piece of Sonic Prime merch?
  3. SEGA Toys has launched a series of Sonic X branded products for the Japanese market. Three items are now available via the official SEGA Toys website or in various toy stores across the country, ranging from plushes, figure collections and desktop battlers. The Sonic X desktop battler uses a pen-shaped controller that moves a miniature character around your desk using infrared communication. Up to four people can play at the same time, but it seems that only two characters are available right now - Sonic and Knuckles. Price is ¥2,604 each. The other two products are a series of Sonic X character plush toys (Sonic, Tails and Knuckles are available now) for ¥1,050 each, and a blind box figure series where you can collect 11 different characters (including secret ones). It comes with a transparent figure stage, apparently, and each box costs ¥315 each. You can check out these toys via the SEGA Toys Japan website - we're not sure if it ships to the West, but give it a try and see what happens!
  4. Here's another reason to pre-order Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, if you weren't already on board with the chicken-running adventure - doing so from the official SEGA Direct online store will get you a cool limited edition strap. But only if you live in Japan. Looks cool, doesn't it? It comes with a '3D Egg', according to the SEGA Direct website. What more do you need? There are only a limited number of these going, though, so you'll need to be quick (and Japanese). Check out the official Japanese Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg website for more info, here.
  5. Wave 2 of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Foam Bag Clips has only just hit the shelves of Hot Topic, but accessories company Monogram is already itching for round 3! That's right, Wave 3 is officially announced! While no in-hand figures are here, the official distributor website has already released a mockup/concept image showing 2D depictions on what to expect in the very near future! And while we aren't getting a deeper cut of a one-off character on the level of Infinite or the Koco, there are certainly some gems for the hardcore fans ripe for display on your favorite backpack, lanyard or keys! Especially given the level of quality Monogram continues to bring out in this new collectable line! Take a look! We of course have a batch of returning characters in new poses, standouts being Amy with the Piko Piko Hammer, Eggman (or Egaman?) in the Eggmobile, and an Angry Tails this time around, but of course brand new characters! The whole Chaotix crew also appear to be present. Vector and Espio are part of the normal range, but if you wanna complete the trio, keep an eye out for bags including Charmy as an elusive chase variant! Super Shadow appears to be the second chase, just like Super Sonic in the last wave! Team Dark is also finally complete with the addition of probably the biggest Bag Clip in the range, E-123 Omega to go with Wave 1's Shadow and Rouge! Lastly... why, it's a "Neutral Chao!" Or... that's what Monogram wants to you believe! But with that bowtie, we know that's none other than Cheese, ready to accompany Wave 2's Cream! These characters don't often get merch, especially Cheese! So continue to show Monogram some love if you are in the market to collect more Sonic trinkets and doo-dads! And hopefully, more companies follow suit as this line gets bigger and more varied at such a fast rate! Who knows, at this pace, I wouldn't be surprised that by next September, we'll see like, Emerl at your local Gamestop blind box aisle.
  6. More Phantasy Star Online Episode III goodness for those of you who live in Japan - SEGA has announced that the upcoming card-based online RPG will be available to demo at the Kodansha Super Character Festival (K-Fes) 2003, in August. The event takes place at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August, and admission is free. If you arrive at Sonic Team's booth to play PSO Episode III, you may nab yourself one of these cool-looking branded fans (they're all the rage this time of year in Japan; it gets QUITE hot in the Summer months). Hit the K-Fes website for more information. You'll need to understand Japanese, though. Good luck. Source: Sonic Team PSO Episode III Website
  7. Moor-Art Gallery has launched a brand new Sonic poster for the coming springtime, in a collaboration with pop culture and minimal abstract artist Aracely Muñoz. Both limited edition prints and standard poster prints are available to purchase now. Muñoz's work takes a very striking and vibrant approach to Sonic's world, with a lot of interesting shading used on the blue blur himself. Moor-Art describes the work as "bold, punchy and colourful", and we'd have to agree with that assessment. If you hurry, you can order yourself one of 10 hyper-exclusive 'PRIMO' prints (which are basically museum-grade quality) along with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity from the artist for £99.99 GBP. Alternatively, you can nab yourself one of 125 numbered poster prints (which also comes with a certificate) for £39.99 GBP. Let us know if you get yourself a print, and what you think of this artwork in the comments below!
  8. Moor-Art Gallery has launched a brand new Sonic poster for the coming springtime, in a collaboration with pop culture and minimal abstract artist Aracely Muñoz. Both limited edition prints and standard poster prints are available to purchase now. Muñoz's work takes a very striking and vibrant approach to Sonic's world, with a lot of interesting shading used on the blue blur himself. Moor-Art describes the work as "bold, punchy and colourful", and we'd have to agree with that assessment. If you hurry, you can order yourself one of 10 hyper-exclusive 'PRIMO' prints (which are basically museum-grade quality) along with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity from the artist for £99.99 GBP. Alternatively, you can nab yourself one of 125 numbered poster prints (which also comes with a certificate) for £39.99 GBP. Let us know if you get yourself a print, and what you think of this artwork in the comments below! Original Post Content: View full story
  9. Collectors will have a busy year, as we're looking at several noteworthy releases from this month and beyond. Expect three new characters and a reprint in the Jakks Pacific 4" line, two new Hallmark ornaments, and a joke book that I'm promised is very funny by its Amazon listing. New Figures in Jakks Pacific 4" Line - Original post by Failinhearts Thanks to some Amazon Listings found by Sonic Merch News, we have our first look at the rumored Wave 16 set of Jakks Pacific's four inch figure line! And the leaks were right on the money! This wave has a whopping three brand new characters, two relatively deep cuts and one that's long overdue! This wave introduces the first four inch Classic Knuckles, with the uncommon accessory of a Purple Chaos Emerald that hasn't been since a Sonic reprint in 2020! We also have a very interesting surprise in the form of Metal Sonic 3.0, with a Red Star Ring! This is the first time in the Jakks' line that a figure has been repainted to represent another character or form entirely, being the same mold as the 4 inch Metal Sonic. While we don't have a full image, we have a very exciting third figure in the form of Heavy King, with his accessory being his own staff! The product photo even shows that he might have metallic paint, making him potentially even more of a valuable and sought after figure in the range! The fourth figure in the wave is the usual smiling Modern Sonic, with a Checkpoint accessory. Hallmark Ornaments Sonic Merch News also reports that we could expect at least two new Sonic series Hallmark ornaments this year, including an animated one. The original Twitter/X post shows off both as samples and/or prototypes. As the video shows, the Green Hill ornament portrays classic Sonic doing a figure-eight peel-out through the Green Hill loop, complete with several game-accurate details, sound effects, and lighted rings. The nice flat base would makes this just as friendly a desk ornament as it is a tree ornament. The other is a Christmasy render of Santa-Sonic with a red hat and sack of toys, his waggling finger pointing out all the good and naughty children. Presumably the actual release won't be quite as flat. Or quite as inexpensive as the display suggests. Sonic the Hedgehog Jokebook Our final inclusion is (as of writing) a U.K. exclusive "Sonic the Hedgehog Official Joke Book" from publisher Farshore. As pointed out by Dave Luty on Twitter/X, the book will be releasing rather soon, February 26, and for a mere £4.99 on Amazon.co.uk. And really, how can you pass it up with hilarious entries like "Why is Sonic so bad at sharing? Because he's a hedgehog." You see, it's a comical bit of wordplay. "Hedgehog" refers to Sonic's species, but as a compound word, it contains "hog," which in itself means to take or possess something in a greedy manner. Hence, by being a "hog," it suggests Sonic is bad at sharing even though that's not the entirely intended meaning of the word being used within "hedgehog." Expect full and complete coverage when I repeatedly pressure Dreadknux to purchase and review this book in full. In full. Sonic News Tips Credit: Failinhearts Original Post Content: View full story
  10. Collectors will have a busy year, as we're looking at several noteworthy releases from this month and beyond. Expect three new characters and a reprint in the Jakks Pacific 4" line, two new Hallmark ornaments, and a joke book that I'm promised is very funny by its Amazon listing. New Figures in Jakks Pacific 4" Line - Original post by Failinhearts Thanks to some Amazon Listings found by Sonic Merch News, we have our first look at the rumored Wave 16 set of Jakks Pacific's four inch figure line! And the leaks were right on the money! This wave has a whopping three brand new characters, two relatively deep cuts and one that's long overdue! This wave introduces the first four inch Classic Knuckles, with the uncommon accessory of a Purple Chaos Emerald that hasn't been since a Sonic reprint in 2020! We also have a very interesting surprise in the form of Metal Sonic 3.0, with a Red Star Ring! This is the first time in the Jakks' line that a figure has been repainted to represent another character or form entirely, being the same mold as the 4 inch Metal Sonic. While we don't have a full image, we have a very exciting third figure in the form of Heavy King, with his accessory being his own staff! The product photo even shows that he might have metallic paint, making him potentially even more of a valuable and sought after figure in the range! The fourth figure in the wave is the usual smiling Modern Sonic, with a Checkpoint accessory. Hallmark Ornaments Sonic Merch News also reports that we could expect at least two new Sonic series Hallmark ornaments this year, including an animated one. The original Twitter/X post shows off both as samples and/or prototypes. As the video shows, the Green Hill ornament portrays classic Sonic doing a figure-eight peel-out through the Green Hill loop, complete with several game-accurate details, sound effects, and lighted rings. The nice flat base would makes this just as friendly a desk ornament as it is a tree ornament. The other is a Christmasy render of Santa-Sonic with a red hat and sack of toys, his waggling finger pointing out all the good and naughty children. Presumably the actual release won't be quite as flat. Or quite as inexpensive as the display suggests. Sonic the Hedgehog Jokebook Our final inclusion is (as of writing) a U.K. exclusive "Sonic the Hedgehog Official Joke Book" from publisher Farshore. As pointed out by Dave Luty on Twitter/X, the book will be releasing rather soon, February 26, and for a mere £4.99 on Amazon.co.uk. And really, how can you pass it up with hilarious entries like "Why is Sonic so bad at sharing? Because he's a hedgehog." You see, it's a comical bit of wordplay. "Hedgehog" refers to Sonic's species, but as a compound word, it contains "hog," which in itself means to take or possess something in a greedy manner. Hence, by being a "hog," it suggests Sonic is bad at sharing even though that's not the entirely intended meaning of the word being used within "hedgehog." Expect full and complete coverage when I repeatedly pressure Dreadknux to purchase and review this book in full. In full.
  11. 2024 has arrived, so there's a lot of questions in the air about what plans are in store for the Sonic franchise. Yes, there's more Sonic Prime episodes coming next week, and there will probably be some kind of game release not too far off from the release of the third Sonic movie. But what about merchandise? There's been a steady stream of this for quite a while now. Well, thanks to some leaks from Target and a new line of Jakks Pacific figures, it's looking like we're already starting to get an answer! A bunch of Sonic merchandise has been found in Target's internal system. It is worth noting that all of the leaked products come from Jakks Pacific, and most of them are part of sets. It is also worth noting that there isn't really any pictures of these items yet, so all we have to go on, for now, are some basic information. So, with that all said, let's get started! The first Jakks Pacific leaked set is a “Go Go Racer” Playset featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna and Amy Rose in their modern forms. Nothing else about this is known at this time, but if the name is obviously any indicator, vehicles are probably going to be involved. Whether they'll be vehicles based on ones that the characters have driven in previous games is yet to be determined. The second set involves 2.5 inch figures. Vector the Crocodile is featured here, but you may be surprised to hear that the other 3 are all badniks. To be more specific, they're Caterkiller, Eggrobo and Ball Ho. These will come in mainline waves and will not be checkline exclusives. The third set has even more uncertainty than the first set! It's the first wave of a set of 5 inch figures, but only 3 of the 4 figures are known. Sonic, Tails and Shadow the Hedgehog are mentioned, but there's no information on the 4th, only that it's an "unknown character". The 4th and final leaked set is the one that is the most interest. It's a wave of 4 inch figures. There will be a re-release of Amy Rose with a Yellow Chaos Emerald, but it isn't known whether it'll be Modern Amy or Classic Amy. Silver the Hedgehog is also included, and he comes with a Yellow Checkpoint. Lastly is a figure called "New Metal with Wand". There is absolutely no information about this third figure, and it isn't even known if there's a 4th figure in this wave, similar to the other sets. Fortunately, if all this talk of leaks is getting old, there is some actual official releases to talk about as well. New information about the 15th wave of the Jakks Pacific toy line recently surfaced, courtesy of a video review by YouTuber SonicAndTheBeansShow. This wave includes 4 inch figures of Mephiles, Classic Super Sonic, Shadow and Heavy Gunner. Heavy Gunner comes with a rocket launcher, a Classic red spring will be with Classic Super Sonic, and Mephiles the Dark will include a purple aura base. The figures cost $9.99 each in select United States retailers. As for whether the rest of the Hard-Boiled Heavies will get figures too, there are leaks suggesting that Metal Sonic 3.0 and Heavy King will be coming soon in future waves. So, we'll see. In the meantime, check out SonicAndTheBeansShow YouTube video review down below! Sonic News Tips Credit: PugTheCat Original Post Content: View full story
  12. 2024 has arrived, so there's a lot of questions in the air about what plans are in store for the Sonic franchise. Yes, there's more Sonic Prime episodes coming next week, and there will probably be some kind of game release not too far off from the release of the third Sonic movie. But what about merchandise? There's been a steady stream of this for quite a while now. Well, thanks to some leaks from Target and a new line of Jakks Pacific figures, it's looking like we're already starting to get an answer! A bunch of Sonic merchandise has been found in Target's internal system. It is worth noting that all of the leaked products come from Jakks Pacific, and most of them are part of sets. It is also worth noting that there isn't really any pictures of these items yet, so all we have to go on, for now, are some basic information. So, with that all said, let's get started! The first Jakks Pacific leaked set is a “Go Go Racer” Playset featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna and Amy Rose in their modern forms. Nothing else about this is known at this time, but if the name is obviously any indicator, vehicles are probably going to be involved. Whether they'll be vehicles based on ones that the characters have driven in previous games is yet to be determined. The second set involves 2.5 inch figures. Vector the Crocodile is featured here, but you may be surprised to hear that the other 3 are all badniks. To be more specific, they're Caterkiller, Eggrobo and Ball Ho. These will come in mainline waves and will not be checkline exclusives. The third set has even more uncertainty than the first set! It's the first wave of a set of 5 inch figures, but only 3 of the 4 figures are known. Sonic, Tails and Shadow the Hedgehog are mentioned, but there's no information on the 4th, only that it's an "unknown character". The 4th and final leaked set is the one that is the most interest. It's a wave of 4 inch figures. There will be a re-release of Amy Rose with a Yellow Chaos Emerald, but it isn't known whether it'll be Modern Amy or Classic Amy. Silver the Hedgehog is also included, and he comes with a Yellow Checkpoint. Lastly is a figure called "New Metal with Wand". There is absolutely no information about this third figure, and it isn't even known if there's a 4th figure in this wave, similar to the other sets. Fortunately, if all this talk of leaks is getting old, there is some actual official releases to talk about as well. New information about the 15th wave of the Jakks Pacific toy line recently surfaced, courtesy of a video review by YouTuber SonicAndTheBeansShow. This wave includes 4 inch figures of Mephiles, Classic Super Sonic, Shadow and Heavy Gunner. Heavy Gunner comes with a rocket launcher, a Classic red spring will be with Classic Super Sonic, and Mephiles the Dark will include a purple aura base. The figures cost $9.99 each in select United States retailers. As for whether the rest of the Hard-Boiled Heavies will get figures too, there are leaks suggesting that Metal Sonic 3.0 and Heavy King will be coming soon in future waves. So, we'll see. In the meantime, check out SonicAndTheBeansShow YouTube video review down below!
  13. I am so HYPED for this figure! It looks so good, and he seems to have some cool-looking purple flames where I can stand on perhaps? Either way, I'm sold. It's MEPHILES after all!
  14. Shh. Listen. Can you hear it? The sweet sound of the holidays, drawing ever nearer like a jolly gift-giving barbarian. Now is the time to be thinking of ideas on presents you'd like to buy for loved ones, and the Sonic Stadium is here to give you a helping hand. After all, you may have a loved one that's absolutely mad about Sonic the Hedgehog. Or you're thinking of doing a little Sonic Shopping for yourself! Whatever the reason for your gifting curiosities, let us help you out with our specialised Sonic Gift Guide. We've sifted through all of the available Sonic the Hedgehog products out there (and believe us, there is a LOT) and selected some quality items that we think are the cream of the crop. You won't go wrong by buying any of these - your Sonic-crazed relatives (or you) will thank you for it! Check out our picks below, and click the links relevant to your region to head to the appropriate store. Happy Shopping! Note: The products discussed here were independently chosen by the Sonic Stadium team. Links included in this article lead to affiliated external retailers - by clicking and continuing through these links, the Sonic Stadium may earn a commission from your purchase, which will go towards supporting this website and our coverage. Thank you for supporting us! Sections: Get Festive! Stocking Fillers Video Games LEGO Sonic Toys & Figures Clothing & Footwear Video, Books & More The Showstoppers! Get Festive! First thing's first - the all-important run-up to Christmas / Holiday! Sometimes the wait is even more exciting than the presents... no, actually now that we've said that out loud back to ourselves, it's really not. But it's still exciting! And you can make it even more exciting with these official Sonic Advent Calendars and decorations! Sonic & Tails Build-A-Figure Advent Calendars Opening doors? Eating chocolates? Pah! That sort of advent calendar may have been cool back in... like... 1905, but here in 2023 the real way to count down your festive days is by getting stuff to build with! Available at SEGA Shop, these awesome Sonic and Tails calendars give you a little piece of your favourite character every day, revealing a fantastic figure come December 25 that you can sit proudly on a shelf. Plus it's got the pair chilling in Ice Cap. Everybody loves Ice Cap. The quality on these is superb, so you won't go wrong opting for this. Unless you stick Sonic's face on wrong or something. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Tails Countdown Character - £79.99 - £55.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Sonic Countdown Character - £59.99 - £41.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar (2022) Amass an army of miniature Sonic figures to do your bidding, as you count down the days to the big festive day! This is the 2022 edition of the Advent Calendar, but to be honest you can still use it in 2023, it's not like the number of days to Christmas suddenly change year on year. And you/your giftee might be more of a toys kind of guy. BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar - $43.03 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar - from £75.29 (£80.59) Sonic the Hedgehog Stationary Advent Calendar (2023) Perhaps you want something a little more constructive for your holiday countdown? Check out this new Advent Calendar for 2023, which contains a new piece of Sonic stationary behind each door. Ever wanted to measure up the sides of a triangle with Sonic's face staring right back at you? Then this should be a dream package for you! BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Stationary Advent Calendar - £19.99 - £16.99 Hallmark Keepsake Holiday Ornaments Get yourself something cool and nerdy to hang from your Christmas tree this year by nabbing a Hallmark Sonic and SEGA holiday ornament. These are from the company's 'Keepsake' range, which are a bit more top drawer than their standard line of ornaments, so you can be sure of some real quality on the tree. Sonic the Hedgehog: BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Spin Attack BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Spin Attack - £23.51 - £20.59 SEGA Genesis: BUY US - SEGA Genesis Ornament - $21.95 BUY UK - SEGA Genesis Ornament - £40.17 Sega Dreamcast: BUY US - Sega Dreamcast Ornament - $22.98 BUY UK - Sega Dreamcast Ornament - £27.86 - £25.18 Sonic the Hedgehog Ugly Christmas Sweater There's nothing quite like partaking in the age-old tradition of 'Christmas Jumper Day' (which is actually a charity-focused event in the UK), or generally just spending the festive season wearing the biggest, comfiest and ugliest sweaters in the land. Lucky for all of us, Numskull decided to get involved and bless us all with a Sonic-themed top that will surely make your friends and family grimace in delight. It's always a popular winter item, and it's just been restocked for 2023, so get your hands on one while you can! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Christmas Jumper / Ugly Sweater - £34.99 - £29.99 Holidays / New Year T-Shirt & Mug Bundles If you want a casual, non-committal way of celebrating the festive season, why not just lazily wear a themed t-shirt and sup your morning coffee from a themed mug to prove to your family and co-workers that you are truly a ho-ho-homie? There's a Sonic/Amy bundle focusing on the holidays, and a Sonic/Tails bundle for the New Year. Each bundle is discounted too, so you net yourself some savings too. Winner. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - 'Happy Holidays' Bundle (Shirt + Mug) - £29.98 - £24.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - 'Ring in the New Year' Bundle (Shirt + Mug) - £29.98 - £24.99 Stocking Fillers Here are some smaller Sonic-related gift ideas that are fun enough to drop in someone's holiday stocking. Or an equivalent traditional festive piece of footwear. Maybe even someone's actual sock. Who knows? I'm not here to tell you how to live your life. These products can also be considered for the budget-conscious, in case you want to give a significant but not bank-breaking present to a fifth cousin thrice-removed or something. Official Sonic the Hedgehog Mini TUBBZ Remember those really cool Sonic the Hedgehog themed rubber ducks that Numskull released a few years back? Well, these are brand new, smaller versions of those bath-friendly toys. Tiny enough to pick them up with two of your tiny little fingers, it'd make for a good desk ornament if you can't be bothered to get it wet. This product releases in December 2023, so until then you can pre-order to secure your own little Sonic TUBBZ. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Sonic the Hedgehog Mini TUBBZ - £6.99 Official Modern Sonic Japanese-Style White Socks Socks are one of the best things you can fit in a Christmas stocking. It's like, meta or something. A sock within a sock. Have the time of your life laughing at this dad-joke level of irony, and give your loved ones something warm to put on their tootsies, by getting a pair of Sonic-branded socks. We picked this particular style because we love the cool Japanese design and the stitching of the characters kind of remind us of a Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit display. Available in a one-size version for adults, sizes 6-11 (UK) and 39-46 (EU). BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Modern Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Socks - £7.99 - £3.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Mug You might have a hard time fitting this into a stocking, but everybody loves a good mug so it'll probably be worth the effort. This one features a limited edition festive design, with Tails and Sonic lovingly crafting an Eggman-shaped snowman. Probably so that they can kick it into dust afterwards. That's just mean. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Mug - £12.99 - £6.49 Sonic the Hedgehog Top Trumps That's right, the blue blur has made his way into the classic portable card game Top Trumps! Perfect as a small present for a loved one or Sonic-mad best friend, this deck features a set of 30 character cards pulling from the vast cast of Sonic the Hedgehog's allies and enemies. Test yourself and a friend to a few games and see who's truly the Toppest of the Trumps. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Top Trumps Specials - £9.99 - £6.99 Sonic Pin Badges Pin badges are an incredibly versatile gift. You can put them on display on a corkboard, hold them in a little case, or even (gasp) pop them on your clothes to make you look baller. SEGA Shop has been a great place to find exclusive and limited edition Sonic pin badges, and so we highly recommend it as your source of the latest products. Some of these are from past 'Pin of the Month' campaigns too, which means that once they're gone, they won't be in stock again - so move fast if you want to add to your collection! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Shonen Sonic & Tails Pin Badge Set 1.1 - £7.99 - £3.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Movie) Pin Badge - £4.99 - £2.49 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Shadow the Hedgehog 'Pin of the Month' Badge - £4.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Amy Rose 'Pin of the Month' Badge - £4.99 - £2.49 Video Games Did you know that Sonic the Hedgehog started life as a video game? Oh, you did. Well look, right, it's easy to mistake him for a movie star, comics superhero, merchandise fashionista and all the rest of it - but it's just as well that the video games are great too. We'd be remiss if we didn't recommend at least the following titles to put in your loved one's (or your own) stocking this year. We've included links to Japanese stores in this section too, because we know there are some fans who love collecting all the different boxes for each game. Hey, you're welcome. Sonic Superstars Sonic's latest outing is an absolute banger. Your blue hero goes back to classic 2D, in a new adventure that lets you run through the colourful landscapes of the North Star Islands as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy - either solo or all at once in casual co-op multiplayer! We raved about the franchise's return to thoughtful platforming action, addictive gameplay loop and significant-but-rewarding challenge in our review - and we know what we're talking about, so let that be a reason to pick up a copy. Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - $59.99 - $34.64 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - £54.99 - £30.00 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - ¥6,589 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Superstars PS5 - $59.99 - $33.59 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PS5 - £54.99 - £34.99 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars PS5 - ¥6,589 - ¥6,062 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Superstars Xbox - $54.99 - $29.67 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars Xbox - £54.99 - £29.00 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Superstars PS4 - $59.99 - $39.59 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PS4 - £54.99 - £34.99 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars PS4 - ¥6,589 PC (Europe): BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PC - £54.99 COLLECTOR'S CHOICE: Sonic Superstars Special Edition (Korea) A special release of the game only made available at Korean retailers, but the PS5 version can be imported via the Amazon JP link below. Includes the game, a 3.1" figurine, a 5.9"x4.1" acrylic stand and a 6.7"x8.3" reproduction print featuring Takashi Iizuka and Naoto Ohshima's signatures. BUY JP - Sonic Superstars Special Edition (Korean, PS5) - ¥14,800 Sonic Origins Plus Run through the blue blur's original 16-bit adventures in this adorable package that aims to honour the series' platforming roots. You've played Sonic 1, 2 and CD countless times before, but not like this - Origins Plus does the service of bringing console players Christian Whitehead's remastered versions of these titles for the first time. And there's a newly-remastered version of Sonic 3 & Knuckles to boot, courtesy of Sonic Mania developer Headcannon. Chuck in a playable Amy Rose in all games, Knuckles in Sonic CD, mission modes, an unlockable gallery and the entire library of 8-bit Game Gear Sonic games, and you have yourself a rather exhaustive compilation of Sonic's early years. We loved it (read our review here), but after a number of patches and updates, it's even better today! Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch - $39.99 - $19.79 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch - £34.99 - £22.95 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch (w/ Amazon JP exclusive) - ¥4389 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - $39.99 - $27.35 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - £34.99 - £19.99 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - ¥3,270 - ¥2,934 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus Xbox - $39.99 - $19.79 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus Xbox - £34.99 - £19.95 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 - $39.99 - $19.19 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 - £34.99 - £19.95 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 Sonic Frontiers Sonic Team's big comeback project was 2022's Sonic Frontiers, and after five years of development the studio succeeded in providing a truly fresh new take on 3D Sonic action. Lost and without much direction, Sonic is tasked with exploring the vast lands of the Starfall Islands in a desperate attempt to rescue his friends who are trapped in a cyberspace limbo. It's a game that lets the player choose where and how they tackle the story, with "open zone" challenges, new combat scenarios and traditional linear platforming stages all offering a means to progress. It's a beloved title by many Sonic fans for its story and characterisation, and we thought it was pretty good upon release, but a wave of free DLC expansions over the last year have only enhanced the game. If you've not jumped in yet, now is the perfect time. Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch - £54.99 - £37.79 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch (w/ Amazon JP exclusive Inugami Korone Bonus) - ¥5930 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS5 (Day One Steelbook Edition) - £54.99 - £24.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - £54.99 - £27.95 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - ¥6,589 - ¥3,936 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Frontiers Xbox BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers Xbox - £54.99 - £19.99 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - £54.99 - £19.99 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - ¥2,404 - ¥2,101 COLLECTOR'S CHOICE: Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (Japan) Japanese special edition. Includes the game, a 60-page art book and collectible Koco charm. BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch) - ¥14,167 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (PS5) - ¥12,135 - ¥9,178 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (PS4) - ¥15,075 - ¥7,845 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sets One of the coolest things to happen to Sonic over the last year was his official and long-awaited entry into the LEGO universe. After appearing in a cameo in a LEGO video game and some successful LEGO Ideas campaigns, we finally have some proper official Sonic the Hedgehog play sets to call our own. As you can imagine, all of these sets are in high demand, so make sure to get your hands on a box as soon as you can. We won't beat around the bush, all of these sets are worth your money and play time, so we'll just get right to the point and share the best prices for US and UK fans to purchase these. LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog - Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge (76994) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge - $99.95 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge - £94.99 - £74.18 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set (76990) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set - $34.99 - $27.99 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set - £22.49 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set (76991) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set - £37.99 - £30.39 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot (76993) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic vs Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic vs Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot - from £49.99 LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog - Amy’s Animal Rescue Island (76992) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Amy's Animal Rescue Island - $39.99 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Amy's Animal Rescue Island - £46.99 - £37.59 Toys & Figures Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows 10" Plush Toys BUY SONIC - Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 BUY TAILS - Miles 'Tails' Prower Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 BUY KNUCKLES - Knuckles the Echidna Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset - $24.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset - £24.99 - £23.97 Sonic Prime Action Figures 6-Pack Set BUY UK - Sonic Prime Action Figures 6-Pack Set - £24.99 Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset BUY US - Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset - $44.99 - $34.98 BUY UK - Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset - £49.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset - $19.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset - £23.00 Sonic the Hedgehog 2.5in Diorama Set BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehig 2.5in Diorama Set - $19.99 - $14.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehig 2.5in Diorama Set - £22.99 Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack BUY US - Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack - $44.95 - $40.03 BUY UK - Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack - £40.34 Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set - $39.99 - $15.49 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set - £44.99 - £39.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Playset BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Playset - £27.99 - £19.59 Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult - $39.99 - $26.49 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult - from £38.49 Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset - $44.99 - $32.03 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset - £49.99 - £29.27 Clothing & Footwear Official Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Dressing Gowns Sonic the Hedgehog BUY ADULTS - Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 BUY KIDS - Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Children's Dressing Gown - £34.99 Miles 'Tails' Prower BUY ADULTS - Tails Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Tails Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Knuckles the Echidna BUY ADULTS - Knuckles the Echidna Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Knuckles the Echidna Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Amy Rose BUY ADULTS - Amy Rose Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Amy Rose Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Shadow the Hedgehog BUY ADULTS - Shadow the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Shadow the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers - £22.99 (Pre-order for late Nov 2023) BUY KIDS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers - £17.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex Hoodie BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex Hoodie - £39.99 - £27.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Sled Squad' Unisex Hoodie BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Sled Squad' Unisex Hoodie - £39.99 - £27.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt (Unisex) BUY ADULTS - Official Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 BUY KIDS - Official Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex T-Shirt BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Kids White T-Shirt (Unisex) BUY KIDS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Kids White T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Videos, Books & More Sonic the Hedgehog Movies While we were all waiting for Sonic Frontiers to come out, SEGA and Paramount Pictures had entertained the world twice over with two magnificent theatrical adventures of everyone's favourite blue hedgehog! Starring James Marsden and Jim Carrey, and featuring the voice of Ben Schwartz as Sonic, these movies take the blue blur across the world - and across dimensions - to save Earth from the ever-increasing threat of Dr. Robotnik. The first movie is great to watch with the family, but it's the second that fans will admire for the added character cast and fun references to past Sonic games. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) BUY US: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - $15.44 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - from $7.95 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - $9.99 BUY UK: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) (w/ Steelbook) - £17.80 BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £19.99 - £13.44 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £6.99 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £4.99 Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) BUY US: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - $14.76 ($25.99) BUY BLU-RAY + DVD + DIGITAL - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - $9.40 ($13.99) BUY UK: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £19.99 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £7.00 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £5.99 Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack CDs It's almost criminal that the physical CD releases of Sonic the Hedgehog soundtracks are limited to Japan, but you don't have to miss out! Using the links below, you can order both of the absolutely incredible OSTs for Sonic Frontiers and have them imported right to your door. The below recommended stores are able to ship to most international countries, and there are still a few copies of the original 'Stillness & Motion' 6CD pack floating around, so if you've never dabbled with Japanese stores before, now's a great time to give it a shot! Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited BUY AMAZON JP - Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited - ¥3,500 BUY CDJAPAN - Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited - ¥3,182 Sonic Frontiers Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion BUY AMAZON JP - Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion (6CD) - ¥6,887 BUY CDJAPAN - Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion (6CD) - ¥7,273 Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook Ever wanted to eat like Sonic? Well here's an official way to make your own dishes inspired by the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise! Cook Sonic's favourite signature chili dogs, fry some golden onion rings, or bake some Evil Cookies to share and delight your tastebuds! There are over 50 recipes to try covering all kinds of skill levels, from main meals to starters, desserts and even drinks. BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook - from $22.74 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook - from £24.52 IDW Sonic Comics One of the great ways to enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog content is with the fantastic comic book adaptation from IDW Publishing. The series has been running since 2018 and has taken the blue blur and friends on a huge number of cool and interesting adventures. From battling metal viruses, to dealing with the mysterious Doctor Starline and more, the book has also introduced a slew of awesome new characters such as Surge the Tenrec, Tangle and Whisper. We've included the first three mega-compilations as a gift recommendation, alongside one of our favourite arcs: Scrapnik Island. Finally, if you just want to look at the incredible comic art the Sonic book has produced, we've included a recommendation of the official art book too. Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 Includes Issues #1 - 12 (Vol. 1-3) BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 - $36.31 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 - £36.07 Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 Includes Issues #13 - 20 (Vol. 4-5), the 2019 Annual and the Tangle & Whisper four-issue mini-series BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 - $36.72 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 - £36.51 Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 Includes Issues #21 - 32 (Vol. 6-8) and the 2020 Annual BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 - $37.11 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 - £43.85 Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island - $11.17 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island - £11.75 Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection - $15.01 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection - £16.55 Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds (Board Game) If a little bit of face-to-face family time is what you're after, you can put down the video game controller and pick up a board game piece as you can also enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog in tabletop form! We recommend this recently-released game from KHADOU, in which players have to navigate the board in search for the elusive Chaos Emeralds. In this race against time, you also have to be careful of Dr. Eggman's nasty traps and robots, which can put you out of commission! Fun for 2-4 players, ages 8+. BUY US - Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds - $29.99 - $19.95 BUY UK - Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds - £18.99 - £14.47 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Gaming Locker Gaming can be a messy business. We get it. You should look at our desks every so often (actually, please don't do that). Life can be chaotic already, so why not enhance your calm with a little gaming locker to tidy your stuff? This awesome-looking cabinet has a drawer for loose cables, holders for up for four gaming controllers, a headset rest, and space for up to 10 game cases. And when it's closed, you can see an image of Sonic and Eggman duking it out. How cool is that? BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Gaming Locker - £29.99 - £20.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Character Design Switch Case Nintendo Switch carry cases are a dime a dozen, but not many look as good as this official Sonic-themed one, which will definitely make you the belle of the gaming ball if you walk around with it like a clutch bag. Of course, it's sleek and small enough to actually put into a bigger bag too, and offers additional protection for your valuable Nintendo Switch while on the commute. Alongside padded compartments for the console itself, the case comes with space for 10 game cartridges and a zipped area for additional accessories. Super useful! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Switch Case - £17.99 - £12.59 Power Idolz Sonic the Hedgehog Wireless Charging Dock OK, this thing might be super useful and handy, but we also think it just looks too silly to NOT include in our roundup. Whatever genius thought of taking a model of Sonic, ripping out his upper torso and replacing it with a game cartridge - all in the name of having a charging portal on which to stand your phone - should really get a raise. The back of the figure also has an accurate reprinting of the original Sonic 1 Mega Drive box blurb too. You're probably not a REAL Sonic fan unless you have one of these. Probably. It's on sale as well for the holidays, so no reason not to get one. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Power Idolz Sonic Wireless Charging Dock - £39.99 - £11.99 The Showstoppers! This is it. The big one. The present you save for the very end, just when you think all the gifts are opened and accounted for. But NO! There's this one last thing - what that is we leave entirely up to you, but we recommend the following items to ensure a holiday that won't be forgotten anytime soon. Sonic Adventure Official PVC Statue This brand new statue from First4Figures is sure to hit all the right nostalgia nerves - a model of the iconic pose and logo from Dreamcast classic, Sonic Adventure. Those of us who grew up with Sega's last home console will fondly remember Christmas days playing through Sonic's first mainline 3D outing, and absorbing all of the vibrant colours, wonderful level design and engaging storyline. Take yourself back to 1999 with one of two versions of this PVC statue; either the Standard Edition or a Collector's version that comes with a light-up base. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - First4Figures Sonic Adventure PVC Statue (Collectors Edition) - £99.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - First4Figures Sonic Adventure PVC Statue (Standard Edition) - £79.99 Super Shadow 50cm Statue Got a little bit of extra pocket money lying around? Have that Shadow the Hedgehog hyper-fan in your household who has extravagant taste? Well, if you hand this Super Shadow statue over to your loved one, you really will be the Ultimate Lifeform in their eyes. This absolutely massive model comes complete with an aura powered by two LED functions that offer intense lighting around the character. Give Super Shads a static etherial glow or opt for an animated flickering effect to really recreate that Final Hazard feeling! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Super Shadow 50cm Statue - £459.99
  15. Shh. Listen. Can you hear it? The sweet sound of the holidays, drawing ever nearer like a jolly gift-giving barbarian. Now is the time to be thinking of ideas on presents you'd like to buy for loved ones, and the Sonic Stadium is here to give you a helping hand. After all, you may have a loved one that's absolutely mad about Sonic the Hedgehog. Or you're thinking of doing a little Sonic Shopping for yourself! Whatever the reason for your gifting curiosities, let us help you out with our specialised Sonic Gift Guide. We've sifted through all of the available Sonic the Hedgehog products out there (and believe us, there is a LOT) and selected some quality items that we think are the cream of the crop. You won't go wrong by buying any of these - your Sonic-crazed relatives (or you) will thank you for it! Check out our picks below, and click the links relevant to your region to head to the appropriate store. Happy Shopping! Note: The products discussed here were independently chosen by the Sonic Stadium team. Links included in this article lead to affiliated external retailers - by clicking and continuing through these links, the Sonic Stadium may earn a commission from your purchase, which will go towards supporting this website and our coverage. Thank you for supporting us! Sections: Get Festive! Stocking Fillers Video Games LEGO Sonic Toys & Figures Clothing & Footwear Video, Books & More The Showstoppers! Get Festive! First thing's first - the all-important run-up to Christmas / Holiday! Sometimes the wait is even more exciting than the presents... no, actually now that we've said that out loud back to ourselves, it's really not. But it's still exciting! And you can make it even more exciting with these official Sonic Advent Calendars and decorations! Sonic & Tails Build-A-Figure Advent Calendars Opening doors? Eating chocolates? Pah! That sort of advent calendar may have been cool back in... like... 1905, but here in 2023 the real way to count down your festive days is by getting stuff to build with! Available at SEGA Shop, these awesome Sonic and Tails calendars give you a little piece of your favourite character every day, revealing a fantastic figure come December 25 that you can sit proudly on a shelf. Plus it's got the pair chilling in Ice Cap. Everybody loves Ice Cap. The quality on these is superb, so you won't go wrong opting for this. Unless you stick Sonic's face on wrong or something. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Tails Countdown Character - £79.99 - £55.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Sonic Countdown Character - £59.99 - £41.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar (2022) Amass an army of miniature Sonic figures to do your bidding, as you count down the days to the big festive day! This is the 2022 edition of the Advent Calendar, but to be honest you can still use it in 2023, it's not like the number of days to Christmas suddenly change year on year. And you/your giftee might be more of a toys kind of guy. BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar - $43.03 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Advent Calendar - from £75.29 (£80.59) Sonic the Hedgehog Stationary Advent Calendar (2023) Perhaps you want something a little more constructive for your holiday countdown? Check out this new Advent Calendar for 2023, which contains a new piece of Sonic stationary behind each door. Ever wanted to measure up the sides of a triangle with Sonic's face staring right back at you? Then this should be a dream package for you! BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Stationary Advent Calendar - £19.99 - £16.99 Hallmark Keepsake Holiday Ornaments Get yourself something cool and nerdy to hang from your Christmas tree this year by nabbing a Hallmark Sonic and SEGA holiday ornament. These are from the company's 'Keepsake' range, which are a bit more top drawer than their standard line of ornaments, so you can be sure of some real quality on the tree. Sonic the Hedgehog: BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Spin Attack BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Spin Attack - £23.51 - £20.59 SEGA Genesis: BUY US - SEGA Genesis Ornament - $21.95 BUY UK - SEGA Genesis Ornament - £40.17 Sega Dreamcast: BUY US - Sega Dreamcast Ornament - $22.98 BUY UK - Sega Dreamcast Ornament - £27.86 - £25.18 Sonic the Hedgehog Ugly Christmas Sweater There's nothing quite like partaking in the age-old tradition of 'Christmas Jumper Day' (which is actually a charity-focused event in the UK), or generally just spending the festive season wearing the biggest, comfiest and ugliest sweaters in the land. Lucky for all of us, Numskull decided to get involved and bless us all with a Sonic-themed top that will surely make your friends and family grimace in delight. It's always a popular winter item, and it's just been restocked for 2023, so get your hands on one while you can! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Christmas Jumper / Ugly Sweater - £34.99 - £29.99 Holidays / New Year T-Shirt & Mug Bundles If you want a casual, non-committal way of celebrating the festive season, why not just lazily wear a themed t-shirt and sup your morning coffee from a themed mug to prove to your family and co-workers that you are truly a ho-ho-homie? There's a Sonic/Amy bundle focusing on the holidays, and a Sonic/Tails bundle for the New Year. Each bundle is discounted too, so you net yourself some savings too. Winner. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - 'Happy Holidays' Bundle (Shirt + Mug) - £29.98 - £24.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - 'Ring in the New Year' Bundle (Shirt + Mug) - £29.98 - £24.99 Stocking Fillers Here are some smaller Sonic-related gift ideas that are fun enough to drop in someone's holiday stocking. Or an equivalent traditional festive piece of footwear. Maybe even someone's actual sock. Who knows? I'm not here to tell you how to live your life. These products can also be considered for the budget-conscious, in case you want to give a significant but not bank-breaking present to a fifth cousin thrice-removed or something. Official Sonic the Hedgehog Mini TUBBZ Remember those really cool Sonic the Hedgehog themed rubber ducks that Numskull released a few years back? Well, these are brand new, smaller versions of those bath-friendly toys. Tiny enough to pick them up with two of your tiny little fingers, it'd make for a good desk ornament if you can't be bothered to get it wet. This product releases in December 2023, so until then you can pre-order to secure your own little Sonic TUBBZ. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Sonic the Hedgehog Mini TUBBZ - £6.99 Official Modern Sonic Japanese-Style White Socks Socks are one of the best things you can fit in a Christmas stocking. It's like, meta or something. A sock within a sock. Have the time of your life laughing at this dad-joke level of irony, and give your loved ones something warm to put on their tootsies, by getting a pair of Sonic-branded socks. We picked this particular style because we love the cool Japanese design and the stitching of the characters kind of remind us of a Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit display. Available in a one-size version for adults, sizes 6-11 (UK) and 39-46 (EU). BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Modern Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Socks - £7.99 - £3.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Mug You might have a hard time fitting this into a stocking, but everybody loves a good mug so it'll probably be worth the effort. This one features a limited edition festive design, with Tails and Sonic lovingly crafting an Eggman-shaped snowman. Probably so that they can kick it into dust afterwards. That's just mean. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Mug - £12.99 - £6.49 Sonic the Hedgehog Top Trumps That's right, the blue blur has made his way into the classic portable card game Top Trumps! Perfect as a small present for a loved one or Sonic-mad best friend, this deck features a set of 30 character cards pulling from the vast cast of Sonic the Hedgehog's allies and enemies. Test yourself and a friend to a few games and see who's truly the Toppest of the Trumps. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Top Trumps Specials - £9.99 - £6.99 Sonic Pin Badges Pin badges are an incredibly versatile gift. You can put them on display on a corkboard, hold them in a little case, or even (gasp) pop them on your clothes to make you look baller. SEGA Shop has been a great place to find exclusive and limited edition Sonic pin badges, and so we highly recommend it as your source of the latest products. Some of these are from past 'Pin of the Month' campaigns too, which means that once they're gone, they won't be in stock again - so move fast if you want to add to your collection! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Shonen Sonic & Tails Pin Badge Set 1.1 - £7.99 - £3.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Movie) Pin Badge - £4.99 - £2.49 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Shadow the Hedgehog 'Pin of the Month' Badge - £4.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Amy Rose 'Pin of the Month' Badge - £4.99 - £2.49 Video Games Did you know that Sonic the Hedgehog started life as a video game? Oh, you did. Well look, right, it's easy to mistake him for a movie star, comics superhero, merchandise fashionista and all the rest of it - but it's just as well that the video games are great too. We'd be remiss if we didn't recommend at least the following titles to put in your loved one's (or your own) stocking this year. We've included links to Japanese stores in this section too, because we know there are some fans who love collecting all the different boxes for each game. Hey, you're welcome. Sonic Superstars Sonic's latest outing is an absolute banger. Your blue hero goes back to classic 2D, in a new adventure that lets you run through the colourful landscapes of the North Star Islands as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy - either solo or all at once in casual co-op multiplayer! We raved about the franchise's return to thoughtful platforming action, addictive gameplay loop and significant-but-rewarding challenge in our review - and we know what we're talking about, so let that be a reason to pick up a copy. Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - $59.99 - $34.64 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - £54.99 - £30.00 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars Nintendo Switch - ¥6,589 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Superstars PS5 - $59.99 - $33.59 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PS5 - £54.99 - £34.99 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars PS5 - ¥6,589 - ¥6,062 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Superstars Xbox - $54.99 - $29.67 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars Xbox - £54.99 - £29.00 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Superstars PS4 - $59.99 - $39.59 BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PS4 - £54.99 - £34.99 BUY JP - Sonic Superstars PS4 - ¥6,589 PC (Europe): BUY UK - Sonic Superstars PC - £54.99 COLLECTOR'S CHOICE: Sonic Superstars Special Edition (Korea) A special release of the game only made available at Korean retailers, but the PS5 version can be imported via the Amazon JP link below. Includes the game, a 3.1" figurine, a 5.9"x4.1" acrylic stand and a 6.7"x8.3" reproduction print featuring Takashi Iizuka and Naoto Ohshima's signatures. BUY JP - Sonic Superstars Special Edition (Korean, PS5) - ¥14,800 Sonic Origins Plus Run through the blue blur's original 16-bit adventures in this adorable package that aims to honour the series' platforming roots. You've played Sonic 1, 2 and CD countless times before, but not like this - Origins Plus does the service of bringing console players Christian Whitehead's remastered versions of these titles for the first time. And there's a newly-remastered version of Sonic 3 & Knuckles to boot, courtesy of Sonic Mania developer Headcannon. Chuck in a playable Amy Rose in all games, Knuckles in Sonic CD, mission modes, an unlockable gallery and the entire library of 8-bit Game Gear Sonic games, and you have yourself a rather exhaustive compilation of Sonic's early years. We loved it (read our review here), but after a number of patches and updates, it's even better today! Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch - $39.99 - $19.79 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch - £34.99 - £22.95 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus Nintendo Switch (w/ Amazon JP exclusive) - ¥4389 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - $39.99 - $27.35 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - £34.99 - £19.99 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus PS5 - ¥3,270 - ¥2,934 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus Xbox - $39.99 - $19.79 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus Xbox - £34.99 - £19.95 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 - $39.99 - $19.19 BUY UK - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 - £34.99 - £19.95 BUY JP - Sonic Origins Plus PS4 Sonic Frontiers Sonic Team's big comeback project was 2022's Sonic Frontiers, and after five years of development the studio succeeded in providing a truly fresh new take on 3D Sonic action. Lost and without much direction, Sonic is tasked with exploring the vast lands of the Starfall Islands in a desperate attempt to rescue his friends who are trapped in a cyberspace limbo. It's a game that lets the player choose where and how they tackle the story, with "open zone" challenges, new combat scenarios and traditional linear platforming stages all offering a means to progress. It's a beloved title by many Sonic fans for its story and characterisation, and we thought it was pretty good upon release, but a wave of free DLC expansions over the last year have only enhanced the game. If you've not jumped in yet, now is the perfect time. Nintendo Switch: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch - £54.99 - £37.79 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Nintendo Switch (w/ Amazon JP exclusive Inugami Korone Bonus) - ¥5930 PlayStation 5: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS5 (Day One Steelbook Edition) - £54.99 - £24.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - £54.99 - £27.95 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers PS5 - ¥6,589 - ¥3,936 Xbox (Xbox One & Xbox Series): BUY US - Sonic Frontiers Xbox BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers Xbox - £54.99 - £19.99 PlayStation 4: BUY US - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - $59.99 - $29.99 BUY UK - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - £54.99 - £19.99 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers PS4 - ¥2,404 - ¥2,101 COLLECTOR'S CHOICE: Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (Japan) Japanese special edition. Includes the game, a 60-page art book and collectible Koco charm. BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch) - ¥14,167 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (PS5) - ¥12,135 - ¥9,178 BUY JP - Sonic Frontiers Limited Edition (PS4) - ¥15,075 - ¥7,845 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sets One of the coolest things to happen to Sonic over the last year was his official and long-awaited entry into the LEGO universe. After appearing in a cameo in a LEGO video game and some successful LEGO Ideas campaigns, we finally have some proper official Sonic the Hedgehog play sets to call our own. As you can imagine, all of these sets are in high demand, so make sure to get your hands on a box as soon as you can. We won't beat around the bush, all of these sets are worth your money and play time, so we'll just get right to the point and share the best prices for US and UK fans to purchase these. LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog - Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge (76994) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge - $99.95 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge - £94.99 - £74.18 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set (76990) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set - $34.99 - $27.99 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge Set - £22.49 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set (76991) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Tails' Workshop and Tornado Plane Set - £37.99 - £30.39 LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot (76993) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic vs Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic vs Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot - from £49.99 LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog - Amy’s Animal Rescue Island (76992) BUY US - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Amy's Animal Rescue Island - $39.99 BUY UK - LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog - Amy's Animal Rescue Island - £46.99 - £37.59 Toys & Figures Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows 10" Plush Toys BUY SONIC - Sonic the Hedgehog Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 BUY TAILS - Miles 'Tails' Prower Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 BUY KNUCKLES - Knuckles the Echidna Squishmallows 10" Plush Toy - £24.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset - $24.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Green Hill Zone Playset - £24.99 - £23.97 Sonic Prime Action Figures 6-Pack Set BUY UK - Sonic Prime Action Figures 6-Pack Set - £24.99 Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset BUY US - Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset - $44.99 - $34.98 BUY UK - Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Pirate Ship Playset - £49.99 Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset - $19.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Studiopolis Zone Playset - £23.00 Sonic the Hedgehog 2.5in Diorama Set BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehig 2.5in Diorama Set - $19.99 - $14.99 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehig 2.5in Diorama Set - £22.99 Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack BUY US - Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack - $44.95 - $40.03 BUY UK - Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection Figure Pack - £40.34 Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set - $39.99 - $15.49 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Egg Mobile Battle Set - £44.99 - £39.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Playset BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Playset - £27.99 - £19.59 Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult - $39.99 - $26.49 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Giant Eggman Robot Battle Set w/ Catapult - from £38.49 Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset - $44.99 - $32.03 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog Death Egg Playset - £49.99 - £29.27 Clothing & Footwear Official Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Dressing Gowns Sonic the Hedgehog BUY ADULTS - Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 BUY KIDS - Sonic the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Children's Dressing Gown - £34.99 Miles 'Tails' Prower BUY ADULTS - Tails Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Tails Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Knuckles the Echidna BUY ADULTS - Knuckles the Echidna Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Knuckles the Echidna Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Amy Rose BUY ADULTS - Amy Rose Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Amy Rose Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Shadow the Hedgehog BUY ADULTS - Shadow the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £44.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) BUY KIDS - Shadow the Hedgehog Cosplay Hooded Adult Dressing Gown - £34.99 (Pre-Order for Dec 2023) Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers - £22.99 (Pre-order for late Nov 2023) BUY KIDS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Boot Slippers - £17.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex Hoodie BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex Hoodie - £39.99 - £27.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Sled Squad' Unisex Hoodie BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Sled Squad' Unisex Hoodie - £39.99 - £27.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt (Unisex) BUY ADULTS - Official Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 BUY KIDS - Official Japanese-Style 'Dr Eggman' T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex T-Shirt BUY ADULTS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog 'Snow Fun' Unisex T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Kids White T-Shirt (Unisex) BUY KIDS - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese-Style Kids White T-Shirt - £14.99 - £7.49 Videos, Books & More Sonic the Hedgehog Movies While we were all waiting for Sonic Frontiers to come out, SEGA and Paramount Pictures had entertained the world twice over with two magnificent theatrical adventures of everyone's favourite blue hedgehog! Starring James Marsden and Jim Carrey, and featuring the voice of Ben Schwartz as Sonic, these movies take the blue blur across the world - and across dimensions - to save Earth from the ever-increasing threat of Dr. Robotnik. The first movie is great to watch with the family, but it's the second that fans will admire for the added character cast and fun references to past Sonic games. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) BUY US: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - $15.44 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - from $7.95 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - $9.99 BUY UK: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) (w/ Steelbook) - £17.80 BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £19.99 - £13.44 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £6.99 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - £4.99 Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) BUY US: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - $14.76 ($25.99) BUY BLU-RAY + DVD + DIGITAL - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - $9.40 ($13.99) BUY UK: BUY 4K BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £19.99 BUY BLU-RAY - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £7.00 BUY DVD - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) - £5.99 Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack CDs It's almost criminal that the physical CD releases of Sonic the Hedgehog soundtracks are limited to Japan, but you don't have to miss out! Using the links below, you can order both of the absolutely incredible OSTs for Sonic Frontiers and have them imported right to your door. The below recommended stores are able to ship to most international countries, and there are still a few copies of the original 'Stillness & Motion' 6CD pack floating around, so if you've never dabbled with Japanese stores before, now's a great time to give it a shot! Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited BUY AMAZON JP - Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited - ¥3,500 BUY CDJAPAN - Sonic Frontiers Expansion Soundtrack: Paths Revisited - ¥3,182 Sonic Frontiers Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion BUY AMAZON JP - Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion (6CD) - ¥6,887 BUY CDJAPAN - Sonic Frontiers Original Soundtrack: Stillness & Motion (6CD) - ¥7,273 Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook Ever wanted to eat like Sonic? Well here's an official way to make your own dishes inspired by the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise! Cook Sonic's favourite signature chili dogs, fry some golden onion rings, or bake some Evil Cookies to share and delight your tastebuds! There are over 50 recipes to try covering all kinds of skill levels, from main meals to starters, desserts and even drinks. BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook - from $22.74 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook - from £24.52 IDW Sonic Comics One of the great ways to enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog content is with the fantastic comic book adaptation from IDW Publishing. The series has been running since 2018 and has taken the blue blur and friends on a huge number of cool and interesting adventures. From battling metal viruses, to dealing with the mysterious Doctor Starline and more, the book has also introduced a slew of awesome new characters such as Surge the Tenrec, Tangle and Whisper. We've included the first three mega-compilations as a gift recommendation, alongside one of our favourite arcs: Scrapnik Island. Finally, if you just want to look at the incredible comic art the Sonic book has produced, we've included a recommendation of the official art book too. Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 Includes Issues #1 - 12 (Vol. 1-3) BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 - $36.31 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 - £36.07 Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 Includes Issues #13 - 20 (Vol. 4-5), the 2019 Annual and the Tangle & Whisper four-issue mini-series BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 - $36.72 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 2 - £36.51 Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 Includes Issues #21 - 32 (Vol. 6-8) and the 2020 Annual BUY US - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 - $37.11 BUY UK - Sonic The Hedgehog: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 - £43.85 Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island - $11.17 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island - £11.75 Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection BUY US - Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection - $15.01 BUY UK - Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection - £16.55 Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds (Board Game) If a little bit of face-to-face family time is what you're after, you can put down the video game controller and pick up a board game piece as you can also enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog in tabletop form! We recommend this recently-released game from KHADOU, in which players have to navigate the board in search for the elusive Chaos Emeralds. In this race against time, you also have to be careful of Dr. Eggman's nasty traps and robots, which can put you out of commission! Fun for 2-4 players, ages 8+. BUY US - Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds - $29.99 - $19.95 BUY UK - Sonic Battle: The Search for the Chaos Emeralds - £18.99 - £14.47 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Gaming Locker Gaming can be a messy business. We get it. You should look at our desks every so often (actually, please don't do that). Life can be chaotic already, so why not enhance your calm with a little gaming locker to tidy your stuff? This awesome-looking cabinet has a drawer for loose cables, holders for up for four gaming controllers, a headset rest, and space for up to 10 game cases. And when it's closed, you can see an image of Sonic and Eggman duking it out. How cool is that? BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Gaming Locker - £29.99 - £20.99 Official Sonic the Hedgehog Character Design Switch Case Nintendo Switch carry cases are a dime a dozen, but not many look as good as this official Sonic-themed one, which will definitely make you the belle of the gaming ball if you walk around with it like a clutch bag. Of course, it's sleek and small enough to actually put into a bigger bag too, and offers additional protection for your valuable Nintendo Switch while on the commute. Alongside padded compartments for the console itself, the case comes with space for 10 game cartridges and a zipped area for additional accessories. Super useful! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Sonic the Hedgehog Switch Case - £17.99 - £12.59 Power Idolz Sonic the Hedgehog Wireless Charging Dock OK, this thing might be super useful and handy, but we also think it just looks too silly to NOT include in our roundup. Whatever genius thought of taking a model of Sonic, ripping out his upper torso and replacing it with a game cartridge - all in the name of having a charging portal on which to stand your phone - should really get a raise. The back of the figure also has an accurate reprinting of the original Sonic 1 Mega Drive box blurb too. You're probably not a REAL Sonic fan unless you have one of these. Probably. It's on sale as well for the holidays, so no reason not to get one. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Power Idolz Sonic Wireless Charging Dock - £39.99 - £11.99 The Showstoppers! This is it. The big one. The present you save for the very end, just when you think all the gifts are opened and accounted for. But NO! There's this one last thing - what that is we leave entirely up to you, but we recommend the following items to ensure a holiday that won't be forgotten anytime soon. Sonic Adventure Official PVC Statue This brand new statue from First4Figures is sure to hit all the right nostalgia nerves - a model of the iconic pose and logo from Dreamcast classic, Sonic Adventure. Those of us who grew up with Sega's last home console will fondly remember Christmas days playing through Sonic's first mainline 3D outing, and absorbing all of the vibrant colours, wonderful level design and engaging storyline. Take yourself back to 1999 with one of two versions of this PVC statue; either the Standard Edition or a Collector's version that comes with a light-up base. BUY SEGA SHOP EU - First4Figures Sonic Adventure PVC Statue (Collectors Edition) - £99.99 BUY SEGA SHOP EU - First4Figures Sonic Adventure PVC Statue (Standard Edition) - £79.99 Super Shadow 50cm Statue Got a little bit of extra pocket money lying around? Have that Shadow the Hedgehog hyper-fan in your household who has extravagant taste? Well, if you hand this Super Shadow statue over to your loved one, you really will be the Ultimate Lifeform in their eyes. This absolutely massive model comes complete with an aura powered by two LED functions that offer intense lighting around the character. Give Super Shads a static etherial glow or opt for an animated flickering effect to really recreate that Final Hazard feeling! BUY SEGA SHOP EU - Official Super Shadow 50cm Statue - £459.99 View full story
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    New Sonic LEGO Sets On Sale Now!

    The latest Sonic LEGO sets are available today at LEGO stores and on the LEGO online store, here. One of our resident LEGO nerds, GX, has already bought the sets and is planning on doing some coverage of them. If you need a refresher on the new sets, check out the photos and details for the sets below below: LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge (76990) Ages: 7+ Pieces: 292 Measurements: The speed sphere launcher measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) deep 3 characters and accessories – The set comes with Sonic the Hedgehog, the iconic Moto bug Badnik, Sonic’s Flicky friend and lots of accessories for role play Price: 29,99 EUR / 34,99 USD / 24,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Tails’ Workshop and Tornado Plane (76991) Ages: 6+ Pieces: 376 Measurements: The workshop measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 5 in. (12 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep 4 characters and accessories – This action playset comes with characters Sonic, Tails, a Clucky, Buzz Bomber and lots of toy accessories for role play Price:  42,99 EUR / 39,99 USD / 37,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Amy’s Animal Rescue Island (76992) Ages: 7+ Pieces: 388 Measurements: The island measures over 5 in. (12 cm) high, 9.5 in. (24 cm) wide and 6.5 in. (17 cm) deep 6 characters and accessories – The set comes with characters Amy, Tails, Crabmeat, Picky, Pocky and a Flicky, plus accessories for creative play Price: 52,99 EUR / 49,99 USD / 46,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot (76993) Ages: 8+ Pieces: 615 Measurements: The mech toy measures over 6 in. (15 cm) high, 5 in. (13 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9.5 cm) deep 6 characters and accessories – The set comes with 6 characters, Sonic’s speed sphere and launcher plus lots of accessories for creative play. Price: 64,99 EUR / 59,99 USD / 57,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge (76994) Ages: 8+ Pieces: 802 Measurements: The primary track assembly with loop measures over 8 in. (21 cm) high, 14.5 in. (37 cm) wide and 7.5 in. (19 cm) deep 9 characters and accessories – The set comes with Sonic, Amy, a Flicky, Becky, Pocky, Pecky, Dr. Eggman, plus Badniks Chopper and Newtron and lots of toy accessories for role play Price: 104,99 EUR / 99,99 USD / 94,99 GBP To commemorate the release of these sets, SEGA and LEGO also released the epic conclusion to their Eggman-takes-over-a-guy-at-LEGO HQ video from June. Check it out: This isn’t everything for Sonic LEGO toys this year. The Sonic & Tails Brickheadz are still scheduled to come out later this year. View full story
  17. The latest Sonic LEGO sets are available today at LEGO stores and on the LEGO online store, here. One of our resident LEGO nerds, GX, has already bought the sets and is planning on doing some coverage of them. If you need a refresher on the new sets, check out the photos and details for the sets below below: LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge (76990) Ages: 7+ Pieces: 292 Measurements: The speed sphere launcher measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) deep 3 characters and accessories – The set comes with Sonic the Hedgehog, the iconic Moto bug Badnik, Sonic’s Flicky friend and lots of accessories for role play Price: 29,99 EUR / 34,99 USD / 24,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Tails’ Workshop and Tornado Plane (76991) Ages: 6+ Pieces: 376 Measurements: The workshop measures over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 5 in. (12 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep 4 characters and accessories – This action playset comes with characters Sonic, Tails, a Clucky, Buzz Bomber and lots of toy accessories for role play Price:  42,99 EUR / 39,99 USD / 37,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Amy’s Animal Rescue Island (76992) Ages: 7+ Pieces: 388 Measurements: The island measures over 5 in. (12 cm) high, 9.5 in. (24 cm) wide and 6.5 in. (17 cm) deep 6 characters and accessories – The set comes with characters Amy, Tails, Crabmeat, Picky, Pocky and a Flicky, plus accessories for creative play Price: 52,99 EUR / 49,99 USD / 46,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot (76993) Ages: 8+ Pieces: 615 Measurements: The mech toy measures over 6 in. (15 cm) high, 5 in. (13 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9.5 cm) deep 6 characters and accessories – The set comes with 6 characters, Sonic’s speed sphere and launcher plus lots of accessories for creative play. Price: 64,99 EUR / 59,99 USD / 57,99 GBP LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge (76994) Ages: 8+ Pieces: 802 Measurements: The primary track assembly with loop measures over 8 in. (21 cm) high, 14.5 in. (37 cm) wide and 7.5 in. (19 cm) deep 9 characters and accessories – The set comes with Sonic, Amy, a Flicky, Becky, Pocky, Pecky, Dr. Eggman, plus Badniks Chopper and Newtron and lots of toy accessories for role play Price: 104,99 EUR / 99,99 USD / 94,99 GBP To commemorate the release of these sets, SEGA and LEGO also released the epic conclusion to their Eggman-takes-over-a-guy-at-LEGO HQ video from June. Check it out: This isn’t everything for Sonic LEGO toys this year. The Sonic & Tails Brickheadz are still scheduled to come out later this year.
  18. The organisers behind the Sonic Symphony World Tour has confirmed that an online merchandise store for the concert series will soon open, with a priority line open for UK show attendees who were unable to purchase any swag on Saturday due to logistical issues. Show producer Shota Nakama - who also performs on stage as part of the Sonic Band during the Symphony - has issued a lengthy statement on social media as an apology to ticket holders in London who were unable to buy any branded merchandise due to a severe shortage of items. "We work with a 3rd party merchandise company. Their role is to design merchandise based on the show concept, decide how much inventory they manufacture and bring, deliver them to the venues, and provide staff to sell them," Nakama explained. The online Sonic Symphony merchandise store will open "as early as the end of this week," and will initially prioritise UK evening ticket holders who were unable to purchase any merchandise at all. They will get exclusive access to the merchandise store for two days before it is opened up further to afternoon UK ticket holders for another two days. A further 25% discount code will be offered to all London show attendees as a make-good. After the exclusive four-day period for UK ticket holders is over, the online store will open up to global sales. You'll be able to get the gang on a t-shirt, if you want. Many Sonic Symphony attendees wrote online about their disappointment in being unable to buy a range of merchandise that was initially available during the performance day. A stall was set up at the Barbican Centre around midday on Saturday, ahead of the afternoon performance (which started at 3:30pm) offering a selection of t-shirts, hoodies, caps and posters. Before the matinee show was even over, everything had been sold out - leaving fans who arrived for the main 8:00pm show without any souvenirs to buy whatsoever. It's great to see Shota and the Sonic Symphony team do their best to make this right - a rare sight to see with concert tour producers and promoters! Additionally, with the Los Angeles show fast approaching, Nakama reassured fans that the merchandising issue will not be a problem going forward: The link and discount code will be shared with UK ticket holders soon - keep an eye on Shota Nakama's social media account for the latest details.
  19. The organisers behind the Sonic Symphony World Tour has confirmed that an online merchandise store for the concert series will soon open, with a priority line open for UK show attendees who were unable to purchase any swag on Saturday due to logistical issues. Show producer Shota Nakama - who also performs on stage as part of the Sonic Band during the Symphony - has issued a lengthy statement on social media as an apology to ticket holders in London who were unable to buy any branded merchandise due to a severe shortage of items. "We work with a 3rd party merchandise company. Their role is to design merchandise based on the show concept, decide how much inventory they manufacture and bring, deliver them to the venues, and provide staff to sell them," Nakama explained. The online Sonic Symphony merchandise store will open "as early as the end of this week," and will initially prioritise UK evening ticket holders who were unable to purchase any merchandise at all. They will get exclusive access to the merchandise store for two days before it is opened up further to afternoon UK ticket holders for another two days. A further 25% discount code will be offered to all London show attendees as a make-good. After the exclusive four-day period for UK ticket holders is over, the online store will open up to global sales. You'll be able to get the gang on a t-shirt, if you want. Many Sonic Symphony attendees wrote online about their disappointment in being unable to buy a range of merchandise that was initially available during the performance day. A stall was set up at the Barbican Centre around midday on Saturday, ahead of the afternoon performance (which started at 3:30pm) offering a selection of t-shirts, hoodies, caps and posters. Before the matinee show was even over, everything had been sold out - leaving fans who arrived for the main 8:00pm show without any souvenirs to buy whatsoever. It's great to see Shota and the Sonic Symphony team do their best to make this right - a rare sight to see with concert tour producers and promoters! Additionally, with the Los Angeles show fast approaching, Nakama reassured fans that the merchandising issue will not be a problem going forward: The link and discount code will be shared with UK ticket holders soon - keep an eye on Shota Nakama's social media account for the latest details. Original Post Content: View full story
  20. You might be having one of those weeks. Stressful time at work. Kids running you ragged. Getting dogpiled on social media. At times like these, you want to find time in the evening to just kick your feet back, relax and take a nice soothing bath. Well, lucky for Sonic fans, there is (or maybe, was) a product just for the discerning blue blur fanatic. Introducing the Sonic the Hedgehog Bath Ball, a licensed tub-time product made by SK Japan. These little things have been around for a while, but after having something of a tiring week myself I remembered that I had purchased a couple of them during a previous visit to Japan... in 2018. So, after five years in storage - surviving a whole global pandemic - I decided to try them out. Eep. So first, a little preamble. I remember buying a whole bag of these on a trip to a Super Potato (I think it was in Osaka, maybe), most of them went to my friends post-holiday (and I assume have since used them and are not about to do something bizarre and weird like I am). They were ¥500 each (which was about £3 at the time), so probably not the greatest value for money... but we'll see! On the back of the pack it explains that each bath ball actually contains a Sonic the Hedgehog 3cm figure - a choice of either Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles or Shadow. Wonder which ones we'll get! Bearing in mind these are five-year-old items... I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting myself into here. Would the balls be all mouldy and crap? Will a flood of beetles scurry out when the ball fizzles out, like an episode of X-Files or something? My hesitation was only further amplified when I opened the packet and saw what was inside - an otherwise nice-looking blue ball that clearly had been ravaged by the stains of time. Each ball comes with a sticker that helpfully tells you not to eat the thing. That's good advice mate, thanks very much. Here comes the test - I chucked both of the Bath Balls into my already-filled tub. I'll be honest, I was half-expecting the balls to give off some immediate fizzle and flair - and maybe they would have if I'd have used them five years ago - but they plopped into the water without so much as a whimper. Six minutes in and I was starting to get impatient (maybe this is the real Sonic-like experience you get from this?). I had only seen a little bit of blue fizz and one blue Ball start to shrink like a Sonic testicle. "This is crap," I thought, ignoring the fact that these are half-decade old products. I wanted a show, dammit, and I was going to get one. After eight minutes, I decided to just grab the balls with a firm grip of my hand (oo-er) and squeeze them real tight. They seemed to get the message. My balls were oozing blue Sonic juice all over the bath in no time at all. The end result was slightly satisfactory - but not without a little bit of elbow grease - a heart-warming blue glow of Sonic-blue water. As I briefly considered the volume of ancient chemicals I was about to absorb with my body, my attention turned to the two floating bags remaining in the bath. It turns out the actual blue material was contained inside the bag, and when the bag is punctured, it slowly releases the blue colouring into the water. Clever. And kinda pretty. But not really a bath bomb as I was expecting. I later learned that I should have taken the plastic bag/wrapping off of the damn balls before I put them in the bath! That may well explain why their effect was quite pissy - however, given their age, it probably wouldn’t have made a difference. The fact that I forgot such an obvious detail is pretty hilarious though. Determined not to let 1,825-day-old products get the best of my desired bathtime experience, I opted to add some bubble bath of my own (because I like bubbles). Meanwhile, I removed the leftover figure bags (which unsatisfyingly had the look and texture of a used condom) and put them to one side while I had a little soak. The Good News: I Didn't Die. I think while my overall experience of the resulting blue-water Bath Ball left a lot to be desired, it's admirable that I was able to make the most of the product without risking my skin turning blue or my face falling off (I mean, as of around two hours after getting out of the bath - there's still time). I probably should not have expected too much from an object that had been sitting in my attic storage in a foil bag for 43,800 hours. So, your mileage may vary. Augment your five-year-old Bath Ball experience with some additional bath essentials, is my recommendation. With a successful (and surviving) bath out of the way, it was time to check out the figures that came with my Balls. You can probably guess which characters I've got right here just from the photo above, but as this whole thing was packaged like a 'blind bag' (as most Japanese products/toys are), a part of me hoped that there was a secret "sixth" character to collect beyond the five mentioned before. Could the yellow toy inside be a super-lucky Super Sonic? No, it was just Tails. And I also nabbed myself a Knuckles. A strong result, although a Sonic or Shadow would have been nice. Maybe if I ever find some more of these in the future, so I can wait another five years to use those. The toys themselves are incredibly well-made for what they are - and obviously water-resistant and durable. They have a kind of rubber-like texture to them, and they are designed like the cute little Chibi Sonic artwork that you used to find on SEGA Japan's LINE service stickers (remember those? Remember when LINE was a thing in the UK and US for like, ten minutes?). Although on closer inspection, it seems like Tails' tails have an unfortunate effect of making it look like he has a very full bum. Obviously a symptom of having to manufacture these little figures without any separating/moving parts, but if I was scoring this I'd... well no actually I'm not going to even finish that sentence. You decide if this is worth adding or subtracting points to a hypothetical review score, I'm not going to go there. So that was that. A five-year adventure, which began in Japan and finally concluded in some guy's bathtub in the UK. Reporting on this age-old merch product for you all gives me so much joy (mostly due to the fact that I haven't experienced any negative side-effects to using something that clearly should have an expiry date), and I hope you too enjoyed the extra mile we go to at the Sonic Stadium to give you the scoop on the things Sonic fans truly care about. Like Balls. NB: Obviously, please do not try this at home. I tried it in my home, but I'm stupid. We do not recommend you use any skincare or bathtime products like this after a certain amount of time (or its detailed expiry date). We know you're not thick and wouldn't do it anyway, but we wanted to just mention it right here to cover ourselves. OK bye.
  21. You might be having one of those weeks. Stressful time at work. Kids running you ragged. Getting dogpiled on social media. At times like these, you want to find time in the evening to just kick your feet back, relax and take a nice soothing bath. Well, lucky for Sonic fans, there is (or maybe, was) a product just for the discerning blue blur fanatic. Introducing the Sonic the Hedgehog Bath Ball, a licensed tub-time product made by SK Japan. These little things have been around for a while, but after having something of a tiring week myself I remembered that I had purchased a couple of them during a previous visit to Japan... in 2018. So, after five years in storage - surviving a whole global pandemic - I decided to try them out. Eep. So first, a little preamble. I remember buying a whole bag of these on a trip to a Super Potato (I think it was in Osaka, maybe), most of them went to my friends post-holiday (and I assume have since used them and are not about to do something bizarre and weird like I am). They were ¥500 each (which was about £3 at the time), so probably not the greatest value for money... but we'll see! On the back of the pack it explains that each bath ball actually contains a Sonic the Hedgehog 3cm figure - a choice of either Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles or Shadow. Wonder which ones we'll get! Bearing in mind these are five-year-old items... I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting myself into here. Would the balls be all mouldy and crap? Will a flood of beetles scurry out when the ball fizzles out, like an episode of X-Files or something? My hesitation was only further amplified when I opened the packet and saw what was inside - an otherwise nice-looking blue ball that clearly had been ravaged by the stains of time. Each ball comes with a sticker that helpfully tells you not to eat the thing. That's good advice mate, thanks very much. Here comes the test - I chucked both of the Bath Balls into my already-filled tub. I'll be honest, I was half-expecting the balls to give off some immediate fizzle and flair - and maybe they would have if I'd have used them five years ago - but they plopped into the water without so much as a whimper. Six minutes in and I was starting to get impatient (maybe this is the real Sonic-like experience you get from this?). I had only seen a little bit of blue fizz and one blue Ball start to shrink like a Sonic testicle. "This is crap," I thought, ignoring the fact that these are half-decade old products. I wanted a show, dammit, and I was going to get one. After eight minutes, I decided to just grab the balls with a firm grip of my hand (oo-er) and squeeze them real tight. They seemed to get the message. My balls were oozing blue Sonic juice all over the bath in no time at all. The end result was slightly satisfactory - but not without a little bit of elbow grease - a heart-warming blue glow of Sonic-blue water. As I briefly considered the volume of ancient chemicals I was about to absorb with my body, my attention turned to the two floating bags remaining in the bath. It turns out the actual blue material was contained inside the bag, and when the bag is punctured, it slowly releases the blue colouring into the water. Clever. And kinda pretty. But not really a bath bomb as I was expecting. I later learned that I should have taken the plastic bag/wrapping off of the damn balls before I put them in the bath! That may well explain why their effect was quite pissy - however, given their age, it probably wouldn’t have made a difference. The fact that I forgot such an obvious detail is pretty hilarious though. Determined not to let 1,825-day-old products get the best of my desired bathtime experience, I opted to add some bubble bath of my own (because I like bubbles). Meanwhile, I removed the leftover figure bags (which unsatisfyingly had the look and texture of a used condom) and put them to one side while I had a little soak. The Good News: I Didn't Die. I think while my overall experience of the resulting blue-water Bath Ball left a lot to be desired, it's admirable that I was able to make the most of the product without risking my skin turning blue or my face falling off (I mean, as of around two hours after getting out of the bath - there's still time). I probably should not have expected too much from an object that had been sitting in my attic storage in a foil bag for 43,800 hours. So, your mileage may vary. Augment your five-year-old Bath Ball experience with some additional bath essentials, is my recommendation. With a successful (and surviving) bath out of the way, it was time to check out the figures that came with my Balls. You can probably guess which characters I've got right here just from the photo above, but as this whole thing was packaged like a 'blind bag' (as most Japanese products/toys are), a part of me hoped that there was a secret "sixth" character to collect beyond the five mentioned before. Could the yellow toy inside be a super-lucky Super Sonic? No, it was just Tails. And I also nabbed myself a Knuckles. A strong result, although a Sonic or Shadow would have been nice. Maybe if I ever find some more of these in the future, so I can wait another five years to use those. The toys themselves are incredibly well-made for what they are - and obviously water-resistant and durable. They have a kind of rubber-like texture to them, and they are designed like the cute little Chibi Sonic artwork that you used to find on SEGA Japan's LINE service stickers (remember those? Remember when LINE was a thing in the UK and US for like, ten minutes?). Although on closer inspection, it seems like Tails' tails have an unfortunate effect of making it look like he has a very full bum. Obviously a symptom of having to manufacture these little figures without any separating/moving parts, but if I was scoring this I'd... well no actually I'm not going to even finish that sentence. You decide if this is worth adding or subtracting points to a hypothetical review score, I'm not going to go there. So that was that. A five-year adventure, which began in Japan and finally concluded in some guy's bathtub in the UK. Reporting on this age-old merch product for you all gives me so much joy (mostly due to the fact that I haven't experienced any negative side-effects to using something that clearly should have an expiry date), and I hope you too enjoyed the extra mile we go to at the Sonic Stadium to give you the scoop on the things Sonic fans truly care about. Like Balls. NB: Obviously, please do not try this at home. I tried it in my home, but I'm stupid. We do not recommend you use any skincare or bathtime products like this after a certain amount of time (or its detailed expiry date). We know you're not thick and wouldn't do it anyway, but we wanted to just mention it right here to cover ourselves. OK bye. View full story
  22. One of the highlight's of today's Sonic Central was merchandise partnerships currently available and through this fall. Following last year's Eggman Robot set, this year's big Jakks Pacific set is Eggman's hovercraft with accessories to recreate multiple boss fights. Razer will be releasing a Sonic themed Xbox series controller with matching charging stand. EXG Pro, makers of weird statues that hold your phone, will add modern Sonic to their collection. A collection that currently includes Classic Sonic, Classic Tails, Classic Amy Rose, Classic Super Sonic, and two other variants of Classic Sonic. First4Figures will be releasing a duo of character statues, featuring modern Amy and Tails. No details have been stated regarding the scale or price of these statues. On the much, MUCH more affordable side of merch, Pez has already released a trio of classic Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles dispensers. At time of writing, Knuckles is already sold out on their online store. Clothing brand Hype released a line of Sonic clothing that is... basically already sold out. You can look at it if you want but the size scale on this line aims at 16 and younger. Moor Art Gallery will be adding several more poster designs to their... you guessed it, largely sold out collection. They're nice (and pricey) posters, but be prepared to grab them as soon as they're in stock. Neamedia Icons, a resin figure group, currently has available resin 5" classic Sonic figures on their official store, and (checks notes) they are apparently in stock at time of writing! If you want a monochromatic Sonic for some reason, seems like now's your time! Pre-orders for Japanese figure maker Bellfine's 12" soft vinyl Sonic figure are available among many online toy stores. Despite the "Available Now," Bellfine's website lists the release date as November, and international sellers don't expect to get stock until early next year. ...No, not again. I can't handle this again. At any rate, I think we can all agree, that Eggman hovercraft toy looks really cool, and may have been the highlight of the entire Sonic Central. Look forward to it and maybe some of these other licensed Sonic collectables throughout 2022 and beyond. But not too beyond. The patterns here indicate that things seem to be selling out rather quickly.
  23. This upcoming holiday season just got a bit merrier thanks to Jakks Pacific. A Christmas collection of the 2-inch Sonic figure line will be arriving in an advent calendar later this year. For those not familiar with what an advent calendar is, it's usually a large box with tiny gifts inside that you open one per day all December long up until Christmas eve. However, if you're like me, you're going to buy the whole box yourself and open them all at once for a nice Christmas display. The set includes Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Mighty, Ray, and many more including accessories. Some will be in festive outfits and some, like Ray, will make their first appearance in the 2-inch line. The MSRP is currently unknown. Big thanks to Sonic Merch News for providing the information and first images of the set.
  24. Site writer @Jason Berry live tweeted the Jakks Pacific panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year, and while there isn't a whole lot we haven't seen through retailer leaks and prior reveals, consider this a round up of what they'll be offering this year, and where they might be exclusive to. These Funko Pop masks won't hit Walmart until November, but I think we can agree that they're truly frightening at any time of the year. They're listed as "half mask," so expect business in the front, and absolutely no party in the back. This Fall will feature several new "Deluxe" costumes for Sonic 2's Knuckles, Tails, and Dr. Robotnik, and hey, even Baby Sonic! Your entire face is their muzzle for the true 4-eye effect! Dual-tails have been attached to the full back of the costume to prevent accidental flight. The Egg Mobile battle set was previously revealed during the most recent Sonic Central presentation. The set includes accessories to transform into a variety of boss vehicles from Sonic 1 and 2, from the classic ball-and-chain from Green Hill, to the double-drill machine from Mystic Cave. Exclusive to Target will be this Flying Battery Zone playset, featuring spinning propellers, rotating flames, a sprite art Technosqueek, and two, TWO spike traps! Can you push those spikes for secrets? Who's to say! Expect the set this Fall. Jakks did highlight a few items that are currently available, such as their 6" solar-powered Sonic figure with tapping toe and moving eyelids. But at least we get to enjoy a big MS Word explosion star shape with tiny lettering. And that's worth something, right? They also showed off their Modern Sonic Collectors Edition figure with a Tropical Resort base (6" tall, to go alongside their Classic Sonic Collectors Edition figure on a Studiopolis base). Like his classic counterpart, Modern Sonic comes with a number of facial expressions, hands, and a Cyan Wisp buddy to complete the scene. The figure is currently... available, but is also out of stock at most online retailers. Finally, Jakks wrapped up with their small figure sets. The next wave of 2.5" figures includes modern Tails and Shadow, and classic Sonic, Knuckles, and Eggman. At 4" are an additional wave of Sonic 2 movie figures of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Super Sonic with accessories, and a Walmart exclusive Skateboard Sonic with additional articulation and thick black lines to imitate a hand drawn style. We'll continue to cover any major SDCC news through the convention, but be sure to follow us on Twitter for immediate updates! And of course big thanks to Shigs for his live reporting from the convention.
  25. I’m not a keyboard hobbyist. My day-to-day workhorse is a straightforward wireless Logitech board that I use until it stops working. So when keyboard maker Higround provided us with a sample of their Sonic the Hedgehog line of USB wired keyboards and accessories, I was curious (and a bit skeptical) of what using a higher end keyboard would be like. For me, the shift hasn’t revolutionized how I think about keyboards, nor will it supplant my current keyboard for daily use, but Higround’s design is undeniably quite functional and a beautiful, compact art object. I’m a sucker for seeing physically printed pixel art, and the keycaps on this board are absolutely gorgeous. The design assembles a Green Hill scene complete with a loop, rings, Badniks, and Sonic himself in vibrant colors across the whole board. Certain features are aligned with certain keys, such as Motobug hanging out on Enter, an extra life on Equals, and Sonic appropriately on the S key. The graphics are slightly skewed on the sides of each individual keycap to account for perspective: when you observe from top-down, the scene maintains the detailed Green Hill look despite needing to wrap around a bunch of slanted buttons. Higround’s keyboards tout a wide range of LED colors and effects, and the lights reflect nicely off of the metal frame, particularly in low-light rooms. There are 19 different built-in LED patterns and animations, from simple color pulsing to back-and-forth chasing to animations that react to your keystrokes. I imagine this is meaningful to those who like coordinating their lighted RAM with their rainbow cooling fans, but my utilitarian black box of a PC case and I found the keyboard lights a bit too distracting. I was tempted to turn them off, but instead settled on a much more subdued option to give only the depressed keys a soft cyan glow. The scale of the keyboard has been the toughest adaptation. It isn’t to say that Higround’s keys or frame are smaller than keyboard standards, but it is a “65%” keyboard, meaning that it’s a focused, compact device with enough keys for basic use and gaming but lacking most productivity keys: no function row, no media buttons, and no number pad. While typing this article on the device itself, my pinky repeatedly attempted to find an End key that does not exist. The function row and media keys have been moved to FN key combos. These extra functions aren’t displayed on the keycaps themselves, so you’ll need to keep an included reference card handy to remind yourself that FN + L is Volume Up and FN + Backspace is Insert. The card also promises macro recording, key binding, and LED setting via Higround’s Windows application, but I have not tested the software. While the travel height of the keys put me off at first, I’ve gotten comfortable with the distance and impact of the keyboard’s included linear Speed Silver switches. On paper, they seem comparable to Cherry MX Reds; however, the board does allow for switch hot-swapping. If you prefer more click to your buttons, the kit comes with an extraction tool to let you put in whatever switches you want without soldering. I didn’t have any free switches handy, but for the sake of testing, removing and reinserting the existing switches is a fairly painless process. While the Green Hill keyboard is the main attraction here, Higround also provided a matching desk mat and a “jelly bag” featuring Sonic and Chao. The massive 3’ x 1.5’ desk pad shares the keyboard’s Green Hill design and even lines up perfectly to meld into one continuous scene, but you’ll need a hearty desk to fit its footprint. The transparent, vinyl “Jelly Bag” I’m a little less sure what to make of. The thick vinyl sheets make carrying it uncomfortable, and the single-stitch seams have me concerned that it will fall apart over time. At the very least, the keyboard does fit in the bag, so if you want to carry the Sonic keyboard in a Sonic bag for some reason, you can. Unfortunately, I do have two rather significant caveats on the items that those in the market for Sonic collectables should be aware of: First, at time of writing, almost all of Higround’s Sonic keyboards and accessories are sold out. The only designs remaining at time of writing are a keyboard and desk pad with a dichromatic Sonic and Shadow design. Higround offers a place on their website to sign up for future updates and restocks, but at this time, their website does not list their restock plans and expectations for this line. Second, the keyboard is $145, and the deskpad is an additional $50. To those who already build their own custom keyboards, this is actually a pretty good price. But if you’re new to the hobby or are viewing this as a Sonic collector, the cost of custom keyboards might give you a bit of sticker shock. To be completely honest, even after this experience, I’m still much more likely to grab something vaguely ergonomic from Logitech or Microsoft for under $100 than invest in a custom board. Caveats aside, I still remain impressed by Higround’s design. I can’t understate how much I love how it looks both on its own and paired with the desk mat. It’s satisfying to use, and offers plenty of customization options. If you’re a Sonic collector, it would make for a great secondary or travel keyboard, and if you’re looking for an entrypoint into keyboard building as a hobby, this seems like a solid entry model to play with.
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