The next Squishmallows have been officially announced and are the perfect definition of a fitting match. Squishmallows are a brand of plush toys that have become popular, especially over the past year. The brand gained further attention after its announced collaboration with the Pokémon franchise.
The first two Squishmallows were Pikachu, the series’ mascot, and Gengar, a beloved Ghost-type creature from Generation 1. For its second batch, Squishmallows is still playing it safe, by bringing models of classic Pokémon to its roster. In fact, one of them is a Gen 1 creature, while the other one is a remarkable Gen 2 Pokémon.
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As announced by through a post on the brand’s official Instagram profile, the next two products in their -Squishmallow collaboration are Snorlax, the Sleeping Pokémon from Gen 1, and Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokémon from Gen 2. Both of them are fairly popular creatures in the franchise. While none of them are exactly great contenders when it comes to the competitive scenario, they did leave a mark from their appearances in the classic anime, when they turned out to be fan favorites.
By bringing in Snorlax and Topepi as the next Squishmallow plush toys, the brand hits its mark when it comes to fluffy accuracy. Besides the fact that they are creatures beloved by the community, both of them fit the whole toy plush theme quite well. Snorlax, for instance, is known for its drowsiness and robust body type, which makes it be perceived as a largely huggable Pokémon – which fans will be able to do should they acquire this Squishmallow, a product built for that specific purpose. Using it as a pillow to decorate a bed also makes it
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