Jazwares is an American toy company based in Sunrise, Florida. They were established in 1997.^[1] Jazwares acquired the rights to make Sonic the Hedgehog Toys in 2008. They have since released action figures and plush toys based on specific Sonic games as well as the general Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Contents 1 Re-re-re-released Toy Island figures 2 Super Posers 2.1 Coming Soon 3 5 inch Sonic the Hedgehog series figures 4 3.75 inch Sonic the Hedgehog series Figures 4.1 Comic Book Packs 4.2 Boxed Packs 4.3 Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Figure with vehicle packs 4.4 Coming Soon 4.5 Rejected or Abandoned Figures 5 JUVI Figures 5.1 Reception 5.2 Juvi lineup 6 10 Inch Figures 7 Plush 8 Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing - Mini Racers 9 Sonic Colors 10 Other Sonic Merhcandise 11 Sonic Generations 12 Sonic Mini Figure Packs 13 References

Re-re-re-released Toy Island figuresEdit

Jazwares re-re-re-released 3 of the Toy Island Sonic Adventure figures in new packages. This time around, they did not come with any accessories. They are otherwise unchanged (However the paint job has been touched up a bit). All three are discontinued.

Re-re-re-release lineup

• Sonic
• Tails
• Knuckles

Super PosersEdit

The first 2 Super poser figures were redecoes of Sonic and Shadow from the Toy Island Sonic X toy line. These two Super Posers were slightly improved with more accurate paint jobs and better looking eyes. Jazwares later released repaints of these figures as Super Sonic and Super Shadow. Another redeco of Sonic was later released where he was completely made of clear blue plastic, along with this figure they re-released Super Sonic and Super Shadow in new "Super poser" specific packages. Shortly after Sonic and Shadow were re-packaged in the new "Super poser" specific packages (however some were mislabeled as "Super Sonic" and "Super Shadow", but later releases fixed that). Jazwares has also released a super poser Knuckles which their first Super Poser to have an original Jazwares sculpt. Jazwares has also made a super poser of Tails. The "Super Poser" figures had been criticized for having loose joints, although there is a trick to fix the loose joints that works with other figures (5" inch, 3" inch, etc.) as well. The trick is to put some super glue on the loose joints, then move the joint in all ways possible. In summer 2011, Jazwares re-packaged the Sonic, Shadow, Knuckles, and Tails super posers in new "20th Anniversary" specific packages, and have slightly better paint jobs.

Super Poser lineup

Character	Highlights	1st Jazwares Release	2nd Jazwares Release	3rd Jazwares Release
Sonic the Hedgehog	28 points of articulation re-release of Toy Island's Sonic X figure
Shadow the Hedgehog	28 points of articulation re-release of Toy Island's Sonic X figure
Super Sonic	First ever Super Sonic Figure 28 points of articulation Repaint of Sonic Super Poser			N/A
Super Shadow	First ever Super Shadow Figure 28 points of articulation Repaint of Shadow Super Poser			N/A
Clear Blue Sonic	28 points of articulation Redeco of Sonic Super Poser Made with clear blue plastic.		N/A	N/A
Knuckles the Echidna	First ever Super Poser to be sculpted by Jazwares 21 points of articulation			N/A
Tails	23 points of articulation			N/A

Coming SoonEdit

• Silver the Hedgehog^[2]

5 inch Sonic the Hedgehog series figuresEdit

Jazwares makes a line of 5" figures which consists of only Sonic himself so far as he appears in different games. Many of these figures come in unique packages promoting specific games. In the yellow Sonic the hedgehog packages, Jazwares re-released their Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog figure. They also released the Sonic and the Black Knight figure without the Sword and Gauntlet, now just a regular Sonic the Hedgehog figure.^[3] In 2010, Jazwares re-released the same old 5-inch Sonic but with Wisps in a Sonic Colors related package. In the following year, in honor of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Jazwares released a line of figures with both Classic and Modern Sonic.

Character	Release Date	Highlights	Image
Sonic the Werehog	Fall 2008	First Ever Werehog Action Figure Unique Sonic Unleashed package 15 points of articulation Exclusive to Toys R Us. Discontinued (Due to the yellow card one)
Sonic the Hedgehog & Caliburn the Sword	Summer 2009	Unique Sonic and the Black Knight package 13 points of articulation Caliburn the Sword accessory Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us.
Sonic the Hedgehog	Summer 2009	13 points of articulation Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us.
Sonic the Werehog (re-release)	Summer 2009	15 points of articulation Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us.
Sonic the Hedgehog & Wisps	Fall 2010	Unique Sonic Colors Package 13 points of articulation 1 point of articulation (Both Wisps) White Wisp accessory Red Wisp accessory
Classic Sonic the Hedgehog	Summer 2011	12 points of articulation 20th Anniversary Package Discontinued due to the lighter blue version
Sonic the Hedgehog (re-release)	Summer 2011	13 points of articulation 20th Anniversary Package Discontinued due to the re-designed version
2 Pack Classic Super Sonic Modern Super Sonic	Summer 2011	12 points of articulation (Classic) 14 points of articulation (Modern) Toys R Us Exclusive 20th Anniversary Package Re-sculpted body (modern Super Sonic)
Classic Sonic the Hedgehog (2nd Release)	Summer 2011	12 points of articulation 20th Anniversary Package Lighter blue color
Sonic the Hedgehog (re-design)	Summer 2011	Complete new re-sculpt of Sonic 14 points of articulation 20th Anniversary Package

3.75 inch Sonic the Hedgehog series FiguresEdit

With 10-16 points of articulation, Jazwares has started a 3.75 inch G.I. Joe-esc line of Sonic figures. Jazwares representatives have revealed that they hope to make as many Sonic characters in this proportion as possible. However, they have also stated that all their figures must be approved by Sega of Japan, therefore they cannot make any characters that were not created by Sega of Japan, thus ruling out the hundreds of characters from the Sonic the Comic series, Sonic Archie comics series, the Cartoon shows and many of the non-SEGA developed video games such as Sonic R for the time being. Fans of the series are drawn to this line because the figures are relatively inexpensive compared to the standard 5 inch figures and they are making characters that past toy companies never have such as Metal Sonic, Vector the Crocodile and Silver the Hedgehog.

These figures are released in multiple assortments. They can be purchased individually, in 2 packs with specific issues of the American Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Book, and in themed box sets with dioramas. Some of these toys have also been recycled into the Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing line of figures which would have them accompany their vehicle from that game.

As of January 17, 2011, Jazwares has redesigned each 3.5 inch figure in the series due to complaints about pin looseness. Multiple figures have been corrected and the designs have been completely re-engineered to prevent the wobbly limbs found in previous builds. Contact information is also currently provided on replacements of broken figures for the redesigned figures at the official website. However, some reported that the new 3-inch Sonic's knee joints are worse than the original loose jointed Sonic. So far, all the figures have been re-released except for Vector and Black Knight Sonic.

In honor of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Jazwares released a line of figures with 1 or 2 Badniks, figures with a collectable tin, comic book packs, and a collector's box set of figures, each of the modern figures have improved paint jobs.

Single Figure Packs

Character	Wave	Highlights	Image
Sonic the Hedgehog	1	14 points of articulation Stand accessory (not included with early releases) Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us.
Sonic the Hedgehog and Caliburn	1	14 points of articulation (Sonic) Stand accessory (not included with early releases) Caliburn Accessory fits in Sonic's hand. Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us. Retool of Sonic.
Tails (1st release)	1	14 points of articulation Toys R Us exclusive Removable tail Discontinued due to the Rotatable Tail version
Tails (2nd release)	1	15 points of articulation Painted on wrist bands Stand accessory (not included with early releases) Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us. Rotatable Tails Retool of removable tail version.
Sonic the Werehog	2	12 points of articulation Stand Accessory Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us.
Shadow the Hedgehog	2	14 points of articulation Stand Accessory Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us. Newer figures have correctly colored cuffs.
Silver the Hedgehog	2	First ever Silver figure. 14 points of articulation Stand Accessory Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us. Newer figures have unpainted shoe bottoms.
Knuckles the Echidna	2	14 points of articulation Stand Accessory
Amy Rose	2	13 points of articulation Stand Accessory
Metal Sonic	2	16 points of articulation Stand Accessory Vaccum-Metalized parts Redeco of Comic Pack version. Discontinued (due to the Eggman Pack)
Clear Purple Espio The Chameleon (Corrected version with the hole in the shoe is pink)	3	14 points of articulation Cast entirely in clear plastic Stand Accessory Original releases had no foothole in Espio's shoe. Newer releases have a foothole in Espio's shoe.
Super Shadow	3	14 points of articulation Stand Accessory Discontinued (due to the new Super Pack)
Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic Riders desgin)	4	Sonic Free Riders package 14 points of articulation Rolling Extreme Gear accessory Removable goggles
Jet the Hawk	4	First Ever Jet the Hawk Figure Sonic Free Riders package 14 points of articulation Rolling Extreme Gear accessory Removable goggles
Classic Sonic with Moto Bug	5	10 points of articulation (Sonic) Unique Sonic the Hedgehog background 20th Anniversary Package
Classic Tails & Grabber	5	First Ever Grabber Figure 11 points of articulation (Tails) Unique Sonic the Hedgehog 2 background 20th Anniversary Package
Sonic & Spinner	5	First Ever Spinner Figure 14 points of articulation (Sonic) 2 points of articulation (Spinner) Unique Sonic Adventure background 20th Anniversary Package
Shadow & Mono Beetle	5	First Ever Mono Beetle Figure 14 points of articulation (Shadow) Unique Sonic Adventure 2 background Mislabed as 2000 instead of 2001. 20th Anniversary Package
Knuckles & Egg Pawn	5	First Ever Egg Pawn Figure 14 points of articulation (Knuckles) 2 points of articulation (Egg Pawn) Unique Sonic Heroes backgound 20th Anniversary Package
Silver & Iblis Biter	5	First Ever Iblis Biter Figure 14 points of articulation (Silver) Unique Sonic 06 background Mislabed as Lblis Biter instead of Iblis Biter. 20th Anniversary Package
Tails & Sandworm	5	First Ever Sandworm Figure 15 points of articulation (Tails) Unique Sonic Colors background 20th Anniversary Package
Classic Sonic with tin Collectors Case	5	10 points of Articulation 20th Anniversary Package Collector Case
Classic Super Sonic with tin Collectors Case	5	10 points of Articulation 20th Anniversary Package Collector Case
Tails (Sonic Riders desgin)	6	Sonic Free Riders package Rolling Extreme Gear accessory 15 points of articulation Removable goggles
Storm the Albatross	6	First Ever Storm the Albatross Figure Sonic Free Riders package 12 points of articulation Rolling Extreme Gear accessory
Knuckles (Sonic Riders desgin)	6	Sonic Free Riders package Rolling Extreme Gear accessory 14 points of articulation
Wave the Swallow	6	First Ever Wave the Swallow Figure Sonic Free Riders package Rolling Extreme Gear accessory

Comic Book PacksEdit

Characters	Comic	Wave	Highlights	Image
Clear Blue Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles the Echidna	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 200	1	14 points of articulation (Both) 2 Stand Accessories (stands not included with early releases) Formerly exclusive to Toys R Us
Sonic the Hedgehog Metal Sonic	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 207	2	14 points of articulation (Sonic) 16 points of articulation (Metal Sonic) 2 Stand Accessories Discontinued (because of the Amy pack)
Sonic the Hedgehog Amy Rose	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 207	2	14 points of articulation (Sonic) 13 points of articulation (Amy) 2 Stand Accessories Replaces the Metal Sonic pack
Vector the Crocodile Espio the Chameleon	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 138	3	First ever Vector figure. First ever Espio figure. 15 points of articulation (Vector) 14 points of articulation (Espio)
Sonic the Hedgehog Knuckles the Echidna	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 138 or Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 207 (the box still says issue 200)	3	14 points of articulation (both) 2 Stand Accessories Knuckles can have open hands
Espio the Chameleon Knuckles the Echidna	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 138	4	14 points of articulation (both) 2 Stand Accessories Espio has a hole in the shoe (Vector Pack Espio did not have the hole)
Shadow the Hedgehog Silver the Hedgehog	Sonic Universe Issue 25	5	14 points of articulation (both) Glossy Paint(both) 2 Stand Accessories 20th Anniversary Package
Sonic the Hedgehog Amy Rose	Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 226	5	10 points of Articulation (Sonic) 8 points of Articulation (Amy) 20th Anniversary Package

Boxed PacksEdit

Characters	Wave	Highlights	Image
Metal Sonic Dr. Eggman	3	16 points of articulation (Metal Sonic) 10 points of articulation (Eggman) Stand accessory Diorama of Eggman's lair Metallic finish on Metal Sonic
Super Sonic Super Shadow Super Silver	3	First Ever Super Silver Figure 14 points of articulation (all) 3 Stand accessories 7 Chaos Emerald accessories Toys R Us exclusive Chaos Emerald diorama Polished finish on each figure's shoes, stripes, and skin (removed in releases with the light blue/cyan Chaos Emerald) New packs can have a light blue/cyan emerald instead of the orange. New packs can have a Super Sonic without the black lines. New packs can have a Super Silver with light gray bottoms instead of the dark gray shoe bottoms.
Big the Cat Froggy	3	10 points of articulation (Big the cat) Mystic Ruins and Big's cabin diorama PVC Froggy Froggy can be held by Big
Dr. Eggman Egg FighterX2	5	First Ever Egg Fighter Figure 10 points of articulation (Eggman) 6 points of articulation (each Egg Fighter) Unique Sonic Unleashed background 20th Anniversary Package
Dr. Eggman 2 EggRobos	5	First Ever EggRobo figure Unique Sonic & Knuckles background 9 points of articulation (Eggman) 2 points of articulation (each EggRobo) Toys R Us exclusive 20th Anniversary Package 2 gun accessories (for the EggRobo)
Classic Sonic Classic Super Sonic Classic Tails Classic Amy	5	10 points of articulation (Sonic and Super Sonic) 11 points of articulation (Tails) 8 points of articulation (Amy) 20th Anniversary Package
Sonic Tails Knuckles  Amy  Shadow  Silver	5	14 points of articulation (Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow, and Silver) 15 points of articulation (Tails) 13 points of articulation (Amy) 20th Anniversary Package Toys R Us exclusive

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Figure with vehicle packsEdit

Characters	Wave	Vehicle	Image
Sonic the Hedgehog	2	Speed Star
Knuckles the Echidna	2	Land Breaker
Shadow the Hedgehog	2	Dark Rider
Tails	3	Tornado Racer

Coming SoonEdit

• Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat Comic Book pack^[4]
• Sonic the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat Comic Book pack^[5]
• Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon and Charmy Bee Pack^[6]
• Classic Knuckles^[7]

Rejected or Abandoned FiguresEdit

• Metal Sonic 3.0^[8]
• Silver Repaint of Metal Sonic^[8]

JUVI FiguresEdit

Jazwares has announced a line of funny looking JUVI Sonic figures. Metal Sonic was released at the 2009 ComicCon in San Diego. Jazwares also released a regular line of Juvi's available at Toys R Us.^[9]

ReceptionEdit

Metal Sonic was the first Juvi to be released, only available at the San Diego comic con 2009. Metal Sonic received praise for his nice paint job. When the other four juvi figures were released in stores, they were greatly criticized for having strange painted-on shading, crossed eyes and worst of all, heads that are looking down at their feet. After much dissatisfaction from fans, Jazwares eventually re-released the figures with corrected heads, although the Knuckles JUVI remained unimproved, due to the dreadlocks. These figures have since been discontinued but are common shelfwarmers, most commonly the Werehog JUVI is still seen, Shadow is rare. ^[10]

Juvi lineupEdit

• Sonic
• Sonic the Werehog
• Knuckles
• Shadow
• Metal Sonic

10 Inch FiguresEdit

Jazwares has released a 10" Metal Sonic. This figure is superior in design to any other large Sonic figure previously released.^[11] 10" Sonic is out now with 18 points of articulation. ^[12]Many 10" inch Sonic figures have been reported broken in the package. 10" Classic Sonic is now out as part of the Sonic's 20th Anniversary celebration along with Modern Sonic in a new 20th Anniversary package.^[13]A new "flocked" modern Sonic was available at Comic-Con, San Diego, and at Toys R Us.

PlushEdit

Jazwares released their own line of plush characters.

• Sonic
• Shadow
• Werehog
• Silver
• Tails
• Modern Sonic (12 inches)^[14]
• Modern Tails (12 inches)^[14]
• Classic Sonic (15 inches)^[14]
• Classic Sonic (7 inches)^[14]
• Classic Tails (7 inches)^[14]
• Classic Knuckles (7 inches)^[14]

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing - Mini RacersEdit

Based on the 2010 cross-over game Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, Jazwares released 1.5" racers, which are rolling toys with figures fused to their vehicle. Starting with wave 2, this set included characters from other SEGA series who were also playable in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing.

Wave
Wave 1 Sonic Amy Shadow
Wave 2 Aiai Amigo 4 pack: Sonic Eggman Tails Beat
Wave 3 Knuckles

Sonic ColorsEdit

In promotion of the European version of the game Sonic Colors for the Wii and Nintendo DS, Jazwares has announced a five inch Sonic action figure that will come with 3 Wisps. It will be released along side the game in November of 2010. The figure will also be released in along with the game in a "Special addition pack". The figure will come with different wisps depending on what version of the game you purchase. The Wii version will come with the white, orange and cyan wisps. The DS version will come with the yellow, red and blue wisps. The Sonic figure has holes in his hands and the Wisps have pegs on the back of them, you can put the pegs onto the Sonic figure's hands to hold them. The figure was released in the United States in retail toy stores. The figure is the same basic five inch Sonic figure in a new package and with the white and red wisps as accessories, and the Sonic in this set actually gets more paint errors than the original Sonic packaged in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" styled box.

Other Sonic MerhcandiseEdit

Sonic Boombox, Sonic Digital Camera, Sonic MP3 Player, Sonic and Shadow Walke Talkies, Sonic Earbuds, and Sonic Headphones.

Sonic GenerationsEdit

In honor of the new game, Sonic Generations, Jazwares released a Commemorative Statue with Classic and Modern Sonic running on a ring base, also includes Exclusive Game Codes.

Sonic Mini Figure PacksEdit

In honor of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Jazwares release Mini Figure packs, the Classic Sonic Pack is actually made by First 4 Figures however the Modern Sonic pack is purely made by Jazwares.

ReferencesEdit

http://www.toywiz.com/sohepltoanda.html