18 of the best, cutest Squishmallows in 2023
Whether you want your favourite Disney character, a mythical creature or cuddly food, there's a Squishmallow that's perfect for you. Here are our top picks of the cutest Squishmallows on sale now
Squishmallows are a craze that’s not going away any time soon.
Since their launch in 2017, toy shop shelves have been bursting with these cute little friends, as children and adults alike have hunted down the latest characters and creatures.
With their big eyes, fuzzy fur and squishy insides, these toys are great for cuddling, and their unique names and backstories make them the ultimate collector's item. It's no surprise that they made it onto our hottest Christmas toys list.
But what exactly is a Squishmallow? And, with over 1,000 characters to choose from, how do you know which one will make the best Christmas present or addition to your collection?
To help, we’ve assembled this guide of the 18 cutest Squishmallows, featuring a different plush for every occasion. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or buying a present for the budding scientist in your family, this list has a whole host of unique characters, colours and faces to help you decide which cuddly toy is right for you.
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With sizes ranging between 2 and 24 inches, the cost of a Squishmallow can sit anywhere from £7 to £40, meaning there are plenty of affordable options – and there are even more in our best toy deals page. Plus, we’ve included some key information on how to spot a fake Squishmallow, and, for when you’ve got your hands on one, the best washing and care practices for your new cuddly friend.
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The best Squishmallows at a glance:
- Great for Disney fans: Disney Pineapple Stitch 8-inch, £14.99
- Great for superheroes: Marvel Spidey 10-inch, £19
- Great for Pixar movie lovers: Sulley 14-inch, £29.99
- Great for Pokémon fans: Pikachu 14-inch, £30
- Great for Harry Potter readers: Gryffindor Lion Plush 10-inch, £19
- Great for collectors: Borsa the Highland Cow 7.5-inch, £8.99
- Best budget buy: Bren the Green Bigfoot 7.5-inch, £9
- Great for a winter theme: Wendy the Green Frog 12-inch, £18
- Great for sparkles: Irina the Axolotl 12-inch, £18
- Great for foodies: Arnul the Popcorn 7.5-inch, £9
- Great for interaction: Little Plush 5-inch Flipamallow, £7.99
- Great for surprises: Squishmallow mystery squad, £20
- Great for really big cuddles: Pepper Pink Walrus 20-inch, £40
- Great for cat people: Cam the Calico Cat with Beanie 16-inch, £20
- Great for mythical roleplay: Drew the Mint Dragon 10-inch, £13
- Great for outer space adventures: Roboyo the Purple Alien 12-inch, £17.99
- Great for underwater adventures: Anni the Purple Jellyfish 12-inch, £14.40
- Great for Christmas: Green Moose with Peppermint Swirl Tummy 7.5-inch, £9
Our pick of the best Squishmallows...
1. Disney Pineapple Stitch 8-inch, £14.99
– Great for Disney fans
Age: 3+
We defy any Disney fan not to fall in love with this Squishmallow, featuring everyone's favourite alien experiment, Stitch. To make it even more special, this Stitch plushie comes in a bright yellow pineapple costume, but you can also collect him in an Elvis costume, hula costume, and on his own.
Available at: Amazon
2. Marvel Spidey 10-inch, £19
– Great for superheroes
Age: 3+
This Spider-Man Squishmallow makes the perfect gift for your little superhero. Featuring Spidey's classic blue and red costume, they'll love saving the planet with this friendly neighbourhood Squishmallow.
Available at: Argos
3. Sulley 14-inch, £29.99
– Great for Pixar movie lovers
Age: 3+
Next up is Pixar, with this Sully Squishmallow straight from Monsters Inc. It's 14-inches, and comes with Sully's signature purple spots, horns, and even a tail.
Available at: The Entertainer
4. Pikachu 14-inch, £30
– Great for Pokémon fans
Age: 3+
As all Pokémon fans know, you've gotta catch them all! So why not start with a classic and get this Pikachu Squishmallow? Once you've done that, you can also find Squishmallows of Piplup and Snorlax, as well as a special edition winking Pikachu.
Available at: Argos
5. Gryffindor Lion Plush 10-inch, £19
– Great for Harry Potter readers
Age: 3+
Step into the magical world of Harry Potter and collect Squishmallows from all four Hogwarts houses. There's the Gryffindor Lion, complete with majestic mane and red and gold scarf, then the Slytherin Snake, Ravenclaw Raven and Hufflepuff Badger.
Available at: Argos and Amazon
6. Borsa the Highland Cow 7.5-inch, £8.99
– Great for collectors
Age: 3+
Borsa is a brand-new Squishmallow who came out this year, so she'd be great for the Squishmallow collector who's got all the classics. She's a spotted highland cow from Scotland with a very furry tummy and great big horns.
7. Bren the Green Bigfoot 7.5-inch, £9
– Best budget buy
Age: 3+
Squishmallows are full of fantastical creatures like dragons, yetis and bigfoots. This one, Bren, is a green bigfoot with a tufty head and ears. She's 7.5-inches and now available for just £9, making her a great option if your budget is limited.
Available at: The Entertainer
8. Wendy the Green Frog 12-inch, £18
– Great for a winter theme
Age: 3+
This is another hugely popular Squishmallow; Wendy the green frog. With her cute protruding eyes and rosy cheeks, plus a red knitted scarf for a nod to the cold weather, what's not to love? And, if frogs are your thing, you can also find a blue poison dart frog and a yellow toad across different retailers.
Available at: Argos
9. Irina the Axolotl 12-inch, £18
– Great for sparkles
Age: 3+
Axolotl's are extraordinary animals, and now you can get one for yourself in Squishmallow form. This one, Irina, has blue fur and sparkly gills in bright rainbow colours.
Available at: Argos
10. Arnul the Popcorn 7.5-inch, £9
– Great for foodies
Age: 3+
If you thought they couldn't get any cuter, wait until you see the Squishmallow food range. They have everything from cupcakes to Gideon the Guacamole, but the best we've found so far is Arnul the Popcorn. We just love his fluffy popcorn head and striped face, perfect for cuddling up with on movie nights.
Available at: Argos
11. Little Plush 5-inch Flipamallow, £7.99
– Great for interaction
Age: 3+
If your child tends to fiddle with things, or you like a toy with a bit more interaction, take a look at these 5-inch Flipamallows. They're still part of the Squishmallow brand, but the twist is each plush can be turned inside-out to reveal a whole new character. The two characters will always be related, like a cow that turns into a bottle of milk, a dragon that turns into dragon fruit, or a cat that turns into a dog. So, not only are you getting a toy that can keep your hands busy, but you're also getting two new friends for the price of one.
12. Squishmallow mystery squad, £20
– Great for surprises
Age: 3+
Add the element of surprise to your collection with this Mystery Squad set. In each package you'll get four teeny 2-inch Squishmallows, two of which you'll be able to see and two you won't. The two you can't see are mystery Squishmallows which can be any character out of hundreds. Once opened, you'll have your own mini Squishmallow squad to play with.
Available at: Amazon
13. Pepper Pink Walrus 20-inch, £40
– Great for really big cuddles
Age: 3+
This Squishmallow is about as big as the animal it's named after! Pepper the Walrus is a whopping 20-inches, making it perfect for cuddling. Whether you've had a tough day or want the cutest pillow around, this large plush is an ideal gift.
Available at: Argos and Smyths
14. Cam the Calico Cat with Beanie 16-inch, £20
– Great for cat people
Age: 3+
One of the first Squishmallows was Cam the Cat, known for his signature black and brown patches. Now you can meet his brother Calico, who pairs his fur with a stylish purple beanie. He comes in multiple sizes but for this list we've chosen the 16-inch as it's a great size for bedtime hugs.
Available at: Argos and John Lewis
15. Drew the Mint Dragon 10-inch, £13
– Great for mythical roleplay
Age: 3+
This shiny Squishmallow was named as one of the top 10 toys for Christmas by Argos this year, and we can see why. Drew the mint-green dragon comes with sparkling wings, horns and tummy and even has an adorable tail at the back. He's sure to make the perfect companion for all your child's fantasy adventures.
Available at: Argos
16. Roboyo the Purple Alien 12-inch, £18
– Great for outer space adventures
Age: 3+
Another one for sci-fi and fantasy lovers, Roboyo the purple alien is really unique with her sharp teeth, blue gills and extra antennae. She also comes with a sparkly stomach featuring a rainbow of colours. Plus, you can pick up more aliens like Loraly and Daxxon.
Available at: The Entertainer
17. Anni the Purple Jellyfish 12-inch, £14.40
– Great for underwater adventures
Age: 3+
For the amateur marine biologist we have Anni the Jellyfish, who comes with in lilac with long multi-coloured ribbon tentacles and the sweetest of smiles.
Available at: The Entertainer and Ryman
18. Green Moose with Peppermint Swirl Tummy 7.5-inch, £9
– Great for Christmas
Age: 3+
Searching for the perfect stocking filler? Look no further than this adorable Christmas-themed moose. With its bright red and green colour scheme, complete with peppermint swirl tummy, this is exactly what you need to get into the festive spirit.
Available at: The Entertainer
What are Squishmallows?
Squishmallows are egg-shaped plush toys made of a fuzzy, stretchy material. They’re known for their adorable faces and super soft insides which you can, well, squish.
Squishmallows can come in the form of different animals – real or mythical – or food, as well as a range of famous characters from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and more. There are a variety of sizes on offer, ranging from 2-inch to 24-inch, with the new 10-inch size coming out just this year.
Every Squishmallow also comes with a tag carrying their name, birthday, and a short backstory. These often centre around different jobs but sometimes can be more inclusive, for instance there’s a mango Squishmallow with dyslexia and an axolotl that “talks with his hands.”
How many Squishmallows are there?
There are now over 1,000 Squishmallow characters with unique names and backgrounds. From Squishmallows in the form of a siracha bottle, to woolly mammoths, there are thousands of options to choose from.
Plus, there are rare Squishmallow characters, which only have a few hundred in circulation. These are likely to be found in stores or being resold online at shops like Etsy.
How to wash Squishmallows?
If you want to wash your Squishmallow, the best and safest method is to do so by hand. With this, we recommend using wet wipes and small amounts of dish soap to gently remove marks. Then, pat your Squishmallow with a clean towel and leave it to air dry.
However, for tougher stains, it is possible to put your Squishmallow in the washing machine without damaging it, as long as you run it on a cool and delicate cycle. It would also help to put it in a safety net or bag to avoid it getting battered around by the washing machine. You may need to squish it back into shape a bit when it comes out, but this should prevent any rips or stuffing falling out.
How to spot a fake Squishmallow
The easiest way to make sure you’re buying a genuine Squishmallow is to shop on trusted toy websites like The Entertainer, Smyths or Argos.
Otherwise, these are the signs to look out for: Real Squishmallows will always come with 3 tags, the first will say “Original Squishmallows” with a picture and the name of your new friend, the second should have “Kelly toys” on and other information about the product, and the third will have the toy’s backstory and batch number.
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