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New ‘Squeeze’ Sonic Toys

Paul Street | March 26, 2009

squeezeOld School Sonic in Toy & Keychain Form

German company Gaya Entertainment are giving Sonic fans all over the globe more items to lust over and collect in the very near future. Aiming for a more classic look they are releasing both ‘Squeeze’ figures and ‘Squeeze’ Keychains. Both sets contain 4 characters; Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Dr Robotnik in their Genesis/Megadrive iterations. Below is the official press release:

Gaya Entertainment and Jetix Consumer products have expanded their license agreement to create further products related to the classic Sonic the Hedgehog videogames from SEGA. The product lineup includes a collectable chessgame that comes with 32 high end and hand painted pvc figures which was previously announced already and is now extended with the following assortments of squeezable figures and keychains.

CEO of Gaya Entertainment Andre Schmitz said: “We are very proud to announce the teaming up of Jetix and Gaya Entertainment for this project. 2009 will be an important year for everybody´s favorite Hedgehog and being a part of it is highly appreciated. With our product lineup for Sonic we intend to offer something for everyone, may it be old or young.”

Squeezee figures are around 10cm in height and come individually packed in window box, 12 pieces assorted per counter display. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Eggman(Robotnik) are available.

Squeezee keychains are around 6cm in height and are individually carded, 12 pieces assorted per counter display. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Eggman(Robotnik) are available.

“Jetix is looking forward to working with Gaya Entertainment and delivering quality products from one of its most cherished franchises to both fans of the series and model collectors alike”, said Georg Liedmeier, in charge of Licensing at Jetix Consumer Products.

The first products will hit stores, starting end of May 2009. Pricing information and release schedules available upon request.

The figures are projected to be priced at 9 Euro 99 ($15.51 or £9.34) and the Keychains at 5 Euro 99 ($8.10 or £5.60) each. Full credit for the story goes to Thomas from Sega Portal.

Filed Under Sonic Fan Flash, Sonic Scene 

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16 Responses to “New ‘Squeeze’ Sonic Toys”

  1. PJMan on March 26th, 2009 5.29 pm

    You can buy these where now?

    I so want them all. They’re going along my Genesis for sure (The Knuckles especially looks awesome)

  2. unleashed on March 26th, 2009 5.33 pm

    i’m a little concerned about the company name being “GAYa”

  3. Crysore on March 26th, 2009 6.02 pm

    Well sega remebers how cool sonic was in the good ol days.

  4. Dr.Eggfang on March 26th, 2009 6.14 pm

    Sega isn’t making these, you would have known that if you read the story.

  5. Crysore on March 26th, 2009 6.47 pm

    Well at least SOMEONE remebers

  6. serpx on March 27th, 2009 12.55 am

    I’m so glad they’re taking the classic design with things.

  7. werehog on March 27th, 2009 1.49 am

    Classic here and classic there. The new Sonic is still the best. But I stilll want this things! They are so cute! But I won’t buy it. I buy the games instead, much more clever.

  8. Nomad on March 27th, 2009 3.52 am

    ^ What.

  9. PJMan on March 27th, 2009 5.41 am

    @Werehog: D:

  10. Dr.Eggfang on March 27th, 2009 7.54 am

    Who opened the floodgate and let these guys in.
    Are these the so called trolls that Sonic Stadium was talking about?

  11. Kits'Okami on March 27th, 2009 11.49 am

    Keychains FTW. :)

  12. PJMan on March 27th, 2009 4.53 pm

    Dr. EggFang: They need a home you see. Unfortunately they chose here D:

  13. Crazee on March 27th, 2009 6.11 pm

    ME WANT

  14. Umiyuri on March 28th, 2009 5.42 am

    Yay, stress toys!

    In other news, you can now literally throw Eggman to your dog.

  15. Heroey on March 30th, 2009 11.46 am

    Cool! I want one!

  16. Dustin on July 27th, 2009 1.11 am

    where can i buy these squeeze toys at

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