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There are two kinds of Halloween people: Those who want their homes to look like a scene from a horror movie
and those who would rather have their ghosts smiling back at them. If you fall into the latter camp, Halloween Squishmallows have returned just in time for Oct. 31.
The ultra-soft plush toys have come a long way since Squishmallows debuted in 2017. What started as a relatively small lineup turned into a full-blown collecting phenomenon, fueled in part by TikTok and a pandemic-era appetite for all things cozy. The brand was named the Number One bestselling toy of 2022, according to Jazwares, and has since expanded well beyond its original characters into collaborations and licensed designs inspired by some of pop culture’s most recognizable names.
POPULAR HALLOWEEN PLUSH
Squishmallows Original Millennia The Grey Bat with Velvet Accents
600+ bought this month
For a less terrifying take on one of Halloween’s usual suspects, meet Millennia. The 5-inch grey bat trades fangs and jump scares for the brand’s signature squishy construction and velvet accents.
Halloween is where things get especially fun. This year’s creepy-cute assortment runs the gamut from traditional fall characters to plush versions of horror favorites. Chucky (from Child’s Play) and Beetlejuice make appearances for anyone whose Halloween watchlist skews more scary than sweet, while Amazon-exclusive fall styles offer something a little less likely to give you nightmares. There are ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of other characters that feel festive without requiring you to turn your living room into a haunted house.
And because apparently waiting until Oct. 31 isn’t enough suspense, there are Halloween countdown calendars, too. The 13-day Micromallows calendar hides a different miniature plush behind each day, giving collectors another excuse to stretch the holiday out a little longer.
BEST FOR COLLECTORS
Squishmallows Original Beetlejuice
Turns out, Beetlejuice cleans up pretty well as a Squishmallow. This 10-inch version trades the afterlife antics for a soft plush design while keeping his signature stripes and hair.
BEST CULT-CLASSIC PLUSH
Squishmallows Chucky Halloween Collectible
Owning a Chucky doll has historically not worked out particularly well, but this one should be safe. The 7-inch Squishmallow transforms the horror villain into a much more huggable Halloween collectible.
BEST FOR DISNEY FANS
Squishmallows Original Jack Skellington – Nightmare Before Christmas
The Pumpkin King may be tall and lanky onscreen, but Squishmallows shrinks him down to a very manageable 8 inches. His skeletal grin and signature black-and-white details are still along for the ride.
Whether you’ve been collecting Squishmallows for years or just want something soft to clutch during your annual horror marathon, this year’s Halloween lineup makes a pretty convincing case for letting a few monsters into the house.
The Best Halloween Squishmallows for Horror Fans and Collectors
BEST FALL CREW PACK
Squishmallows Original Harvest 4-Pack
(Amazon Exclusive)
For something that won’t immediately feel dated on Nov. 1, this Harvest pack goes all in on autumn rather than Halloween. The Amazon-exclusive set includes four seasonal Squishmallows in one bundle.
BEST FOR ODDITIES FANS
Squishmallows Halloween Aldron Plague Doctor
A plague doctor probably wasn’t on your Halloween décor bingo card, but here we are. Aldron gives the centuries-old figure a Squishmallows spin while keeping the instantly recognizable beaked mask.
BEST DISNEY VILLAIN
Squishmallows Original Brown Oogie Boogie – Nightmare Before Christmas
Good news: This Oogie Boogie doesn’t come filled with bugs. The 8-inch brown Squishmallow keeps the villain’s recognizable sack-like design while leaving his creepier qualities in Halloween Town.
BEST FOR GIFTING
Squishmallows Original Halloween 4-Pack
Amazon Exclusive
This exclusive four-pack basically covers the Halloween checklist in one shot. You get a gargoyle, black cat, monster candelabra, and haunted house, all given the Squishmallows treatment.
BEST COLORFUL DESIGN
Squishmallows Halloween Zelina Day of The Dead Cat
Zelina stands out from the ghosts and monsters with a colorful Day of the Dead-inspired design. The cat Squishmallow features decorative details across her face for one of the more eye-catching looks in the seasonal lineup.
BEST COUNTDOWN CALENDAR
Squishmallows Original Micromallows Halloween Countdown Calendar 13-Pack Plush
Christmas shouldn’t have a monopoly on countdown calendars. This Halloween version comes with 13 Micromallows to reveal one by one, turning the lead-up to Oct. 31 into its own tiny collecting event.
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