Are new Squishmallows like Axel good quality?

Opinions vary: some note that new releases can be hit or miss, with some having fabric issues or printing defects.

Why do people collect Squishmallows?

For their cute designs, softness, and the joy of hunting for rare ones, but some see it as a slippery slope into overconsumption.

Squishmallows

New Squishmallows Axel & Griffith Plush 2-Pack 8-Inch

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$19.99$27.99-29%

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This open-box item includes two 8-inch Squishmallows plush toys, Axel and Griffith, made from soft plush fabric with embroidered features. They are suitable for cuddling, play, and display, and are part of the Squishmallows collectible series.

Material: high-quality plush
Gender: unisex

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GTIN: 191726862994
MPN: SQUISHMALLOWS-191726862994-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Set of two ultra-soft Squishmallows plush toys, Axel and Griffith, each 8 inches tall, perfect for cuddling and collecting.

Includes two adorable plush characters with unique personalities, made from high-quality ultra-soft materials for a squishy feel.

Material: high-quality plush
Occasion: gift, everyday
Gender: unisex
Age Group: kids
Condition: new

Additional Attributes

2-pack set includes Axel and Griffith
ultra-soft plush material
8-inch size suitable for cuddling and travel
unique character personalities for imaginative play
official Squishmallows authentic product
collectible series addition
squishy and comforting feel
high-quality materials

Image Analysis

4 images

01high: Two colorful plush bug toys on a white studio background. Left toy is purple and lavender with wings, curved antennae, embroidered face, and three small hearts on a cream belly. Right toy is coral pink, turquoise, and magenta with straight antennae, heart shaped embroidered glasses, embroidered face, and a cream belly.
plush toysoft fabric surfacerounded egg shapeleft toy purple bodyleft toy light purple head bandleft toy dark purple lower bandleft toy small wing on each sideleft toy two curved antennaeleft toy embroidered black circular eyesleft toy small embroidered smileleft toy pale pink embroidered cheek spotsleft toy white belly panelleft toy three embroidered hearts on bellyright toy coral pink head bandright toy turquoise middle bandright toy magenta lower bandright toy two straight antennae with magenta tipsright toy heart shaped embroidered glassesright toy embroidered black circular eyesright toy small embroidered smileright toy pale pink embroidered cheek spotsright toy white belly panelstudio white backgroundeven lightingproduct studio shot
02high: Front-facing close-up of a colorful rounded plush toy with heart-shaped glasses embroidery, two antennae with round tips, a teal midsection, cream belly panel, and bright studio background.
plush toysoft plush fabricrounded oval body shapeembroidered heart-shaped glasses outlineembroidered black circular eyesembroidered small curved mouthstitched circular blush spotstwo antennae with round tipstop body seamvisible belly panel seamstudio white backgroundfront-facing close-up shotbright even lighting
03high: Front-facing purple plush toy with antennae and wings, embroidered face, cream belly panel decorated with small embroidered hearts, photographed on a white background.
soft plush fabriclight lavender top bodydarker purple mid body banddeep purple lower bodyrounded egg shape silhouettetwo fabric antennae with curved tipspaired short fabric wingsembroidered black round eyesembroidered black curved smileembroidered pink circular cheekscream oval belly panelembroidered small hearts in pink green and purple on bellyvisible seam linesstudio white backgroundsoft even lighting
04high: Full-body studio shot of a female model wearing a yellow T-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers holding a turquoise cat-shaped prop labeled '8 in Size!'.
OCR: 8 in Size!
female model standing full bodycurly hair in high ponytailyellow short sleeve crew neck T-shirtblue turquoise cat-shaped proptext '8 in Size!' on propmid rise blue denim jeanswhite low-top sneakers with laceshands holding prop at waist levelvertical size indicator graphic at leftplain white backgroundeven studio lighting

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Customer Reviews

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Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/squishmallow, r/plushies

Reddit's plush communities express mixed feelings about Squishmallows, with dedicated fans enjoying new releases like Axel and Griffith for their cuteness and collectibility, while critics cite declining quality and over-commercialization.

mixed sentiment85% match

While there is enthusiasm for specific designs like Axel and large collections, many users voice concerns over quality drops and the brand's direction, resulting in a slightly positive but cautious overall sentiment.

Themes

Design and Cutenesspositive

Quality Decline Over Timenegative

Collectibility and Fandommixed

Comparisons to Other Brandsneutral

Use Cases

Cuddling and comfort
Collecting and displaying
Sleep aid or pillow replacement

Watch Out For

mediumNew Squishmallows may have inconsistent fabric quality and printed details that wear off.

mediumLimited edition or holiday pairs like Axel and Griffith may be hard to find after release and subject to scalping.

Community Q&A

Are new Squishmallows like Axel good quality?: Opinions vary: some note that new releases can be hit or miss, with some having fabric issues or printing defects.
Why do people collect Squishmallows?: For their cute designs, softness, and the joy of hunting for rare ones, but some see it as a slippery slope into overconsumption.

Compared To

vs Squishables

Squishables are seen as higher quality but less soft and huggable than Squishmallows.

vs Jellycat

Jellycat is praised for superior quality and design variety compared to Squishmallows.

Source Threads

Frustration with Axel's design and representation
Axel is an aye-aye and they gave him a normal squirrel tail. It’s just lazy. I wish they put more effort into making him look like the animal he is supposed to be. They could have done so much better.
r/squishmallowView thread →
General concerns about Squishmallow quality and popularity
They used to be really soft and well-made. Now they feel cheaper and the stuffing is lumpy. I think they just got too popular and quality went down.
r/plushiesView thread →
Appeal of Squishmallows for comfort and collecting
I love them because they're so soft and squishy, perfect for cuddling when I'm anxious. Plus hunting for rare ones is fun, like a treasure hunt.
r/plushiesView thread →
Discussion on quality issues and love for specific designs
I didn't write this but I agree! The quality has gone down so much. The printed fabric feels scratchy and the stuffing isn't as plump. But I still love my collection, especially the Halloween ones.
r/squishmallowView thread →
Alternatives to Squishmallows like Squishables and Jellycat
Squishables are nice but not as soft. Jellycat has way better quality and more unique designs, but they're pricier.
r/plushiesView thread →
Massive Squishmallow collection of over 4000
My collection has grown to over 4000! It's an addiction at this point, but I love them all. My favorites are the cows and bigfoots.
r/squishmallowView thread →