If you’ve been in the Wayne Hills Senior Lot this year, you have undoubtedly seen a lot of baby figurines in peoples cars. You’ve probably wondered: what are those things? The answer: Sonny Angels
These collectible figurines come in themed series–ranging from animals to fruits–and have quickly become a favorite among teen girls. They’re being displayed on dashboards, shelves, and just about anywhere aesthetic enough for them to be held.
Originally from Japan, Sonny Angels are sold in blind boxes, meaning you don’t know which one you’ll get until you open it. This surprise element along with their cute designs has taken the world by storm. They’re now sold in stores and online across the world.
But not all Sonny Angels are created equal.
The problem with Sonny Angels is that a lot of them are fake. It’s well known now that the mall-kiosks at Willowbrook or Garden State Plaza are selling replica Sonny Angels for 12 dollars a piece–some even coming with detached heads.
But Senior Jenna Huynh knows where to get the real ones. She said specifically, “Don’t go to Willowbrook,” she warned. “They have stores in the city and Edison where you can get real ones. Those are the only ones I buy.”
Jenna’s favorite Sonny Angels come from the marine animal series, as well as the ones shaped like sweet treats. But Jenna is more of a fan of the lesser-known sister product to Sonny Angels: Smiski. Smiski are green glow in the dark blobs that are owned by the same company as Sonny Angels. “Smiski are actually my favorite,” Jenna stated.
Sonny Angels were first popularized on TikTok, shortly before the Labubu craze. People would buy them and then guess which ones they would get and make a show out of their reactions. It makes me wonder, what will the next trending toy be?
