This 12 months the Squirtle Squad Is the Coolest SDCC Merch Round

July is upon us, and in nerd circles meaning just one factor: San Diego Comedian-Con is nearly here. And if SDCC is almost right here, then so are oodles of unique toys, plushies, and different candy merchandise you will get your mitts on. We’ve already seen a number of of the hottest toys on the conference this yr, however at the moment it’s Jazwares’ flip to point out you one thing cool. Actual cool.

io9 has obtained your unique first take a look at the entire haul of unique objects Jazwares could have at SDCC this yr, bringing collectively tons of franchises from Star Wars to Stranger Issues, Avatar: The Final Airbender, some comic-inspired AEW, and far, far more.

Squads are the secret this yr, from the Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Imperial Hangar Bay set, a multipack together with Darth Vader’s TIE Superior flanked by members of Black Squadron, to even cutesy multipacks for Squishmallows and Yo Gabba Gabba!. However in fact, the spotlight of the choices this yr is the final word squad: the best water-type Pokémon to ever stroll Kanto within the wonderful five-pack of shades-wearing Squirtles, primarily based on the twelfth episode of the unique Pokémon anime.

Try our unique breakdown of all of Jazwares’ exclusives for San Diego Comedian-Con 2025 beneath, together with how a lot they’ll price and the place you’ll be able to seize them.

Avatar Legends Zuko and Aang Figures

The Final Airbender will get not one, however two exclusives from Jazwares this yr, together with a 6.5″ Zuko determine, full with a plethora of equipment (together with alternate heads, fingers, and firebending results) and convention-exclusive packaging, and a “Kawaii” Lil’ Elemental Aang figurine in an unique golden colorway. Zuko will price $40 and be accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513, whereas Aang will price $20 and could be discovered on the Paramount sales space.

Howdy Kitty and Pals My Melody and Kuromi Anniversary Plushes

Celebrating the fiftieth and twentieth anniversaries of two of Sanrio’s hottest (and lovable) characters, these 12″ plushes are available their very own numbered packing containers, in runs of 1,000 every. $40 every, each accessible individually on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

AEW Unequalled Swerve Strickland Determine

The newest Swerve Strickland to enter Jazwares’ AEW Unequalled assortment provides a suitably comic-convention twist: Strickland comes kitted out in his gown and Black Panther-inspired wrestling gear from AEW Dynasty 2024. The determine comes with a swappable masked head, alternate fingers, and a detachable gown. $40, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Mermicorno Starfall Powered-Up Astra Plush

Based mostly on Tokidoki’s new Mermicorno Starfall animated sequence, this plush depicts Astra the Mermicorno in her powered-up kind and comes with a certificates of authenticity figuring out its place within the run of 500. $30, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Pokémon Squirtle Squad Plush Pack

5 8″ Squirtle plushes get the best upgrades of their lives to rework them into the Squirtle Squad! 4 round-glasses-wearing Squirtles are joined by their pointy-shades-wearing chief, who ultimately turns into Ash’s Squirtle within the anime. They every have distinctive poses inspored by the anime, and are available grouped collectively in particular packaging so you’ll be able to showcase your squad objectives across the conference halls. $100, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Yo Gabba Gabbaland Determine Pack

5 3″ collectible figurines of Toodie, Plex, Brobee, Muno, and Foofa get bundled collectively in particular Yo Gabba Gabba! packaging, letting you show them in-box or out. $100, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Complete Anime My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo Determine

The Complete Anime Bakugo determine will get a enjoyable improve for the con—alongside two alternate faceplates, two units of additional fingers, and a litany of suitably explosive blast results to recreate Bakugo’s powers. The restricted run of 500 figures is available in particular fold-out packaging that may be remodeled right into a ruined battle area for the Nice Explosion Homicide God Dynamight himself to combat in. $40, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Squishmallows Little Plush Units

Traversing comedian conventions is hungry work, so why not replicate the hunt for the perfect meals vans and snacks round SDCC with this quartet of Squishmallow plush units? Every to-go field consists of three 5″ plushes, every with a specific theme: American (together with fries, soda, and a burger), Brunch (together with espresso, pancakes, and a breakfast sandwich), Asian (together with boba, noodles, and a steamed bun), and Mexican (together with a taco, horchata, and a tortilla-chip-crowned dip). $40 every, accessible individually on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Imperial Hangar Bay Set

The Star Wars multipack providing at SDCC brings collectively Darth Vader’s TIE Superior, flanked by two TIE Fighters from Black Squadron. In addition to mini collectible figurines of Vader and two TIE pilots, the set consists of particular light-up packaging, to duplicate the looks of the TIEs making ready for takeoff in an Imperial hangar. $100, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Stranger Issues Upside Down Assortment Demogorgon Determine

This totally articulated 6″ Demogorgon motion determine comes with a swappable head to showcase its open or closed mouth, in addition to a particular base replicating the swirling tendrils of the Upside Down. It even has glow-in-the-dark parts for max creep issue! $20, accessible on the Jazwares sales space at SDCC, #3513.

Comedian-Con returns to San Diego July 24-27.

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