Squishmallows have taken the world by storm! They are incredibly popular, and for good reason: they’re adorable!
I was looking to buy a new one for my niece this Holiday season and got thinking, does barnes and Noble sell Squishmallows?! This is what we found…
Does Barnes & Noble Have Squishmallows?
Squishmallows are no longer available for purchase at Barnes & Noble retail bookstores. Squishmallows, the popular brand of stuffed toy launched in 2017 by Kelly Toys Holdings, can be found in other retailers such as CVS, Costco, Kroger, and Walgreens.
This article takes a look at Squishmallows and their retail availability through Barnes & Noble: why they’re no longer available there, what they are, and where (and how) you can purchase one.
What Are Squishmallows?
Squishmallows are a range of stuffed toys made from colourful polyesters and stuffing, and which are popular for their appealing shapes, soft textures, and quirky characters.
The name “Squishmallows” comes from the marshmallow shape and feel of the toys. They come in a variety of styles, including animals, fruit, mini friends, and popular characters.
The Squishmallows website will you all about each character – and they are all individually described and named. You’ll also find information on ‘new arrivals’ or you can click on the “Shop All” button to look through the entire collection.
The website also features news and updates and links to various social media pages. You can create an account with Squishmallows, view the company awards and recognitions, and scroll through a list of retailers that do sell these toys instore.
Why Doesn’t Barnes & Noble Sell Squishmallows Anymore?
The Squishmallows website includes a handy list of retailers which do represent their toys, but you’ll notice that Barnes & Noble are no longer on that list.
Barnes & Noble did once sell Squishmallows but is not clear why they are no longer working with Squishmallows retail.
The last Squishmallow featured on the Barnes & Noble website was a set of Squishville Mystery Mini Squishmallows. There came in four different characters and were about two inches high. Unfortunately, the listing states that these are “temporarily out of stock”.
This listing has not been updated for some time. However, Barnes & Noble will definitely be stocking copies of Bernie Collins’s Squishmallows: The Official Collector’s Guide. According to the site, this book will be available on June 28th, 2022, but is available for pre order right now.
According to the review, this guide is “based on the bestselling squishable toy, this adorable collector’s guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!”
Where Can I Buy Squishmallows?
The Squishmallows retail guide is an online list of all retailers worldwide that currently sell Squishmallows. Availability of stock will differ from retailer to retailer, but the guide is the best and most current information available.
In the United States, retailers include:
- Aahs! The Ultimate Gift Store (CA only)
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- Boscov’s
- Books A Million
- Claire’s
- Costco
- CVS
- Five Below
- Fred Meyer
- GameStop
- Hallmark
- Harris Teeter
- Justice
- Kroger
- Aahs! The Ultimate Gift Store (CA only)
- Albertsons
- Amazon
- Boscov’s
- Books A Million
- Claire’s
- Costco
- CVS
- Five Below
- Fred Meyer
- GameStop
- Hallmark
- Harris Teeter
- Justice
- Kroger
Can I Buy Squishmallows Online?
Squishmallows are available for purchase online from the official Squishmallows website and/or from any other retailer with e-commerce facilities.
For example, if you head over to Amazon and type “Squishmallows” into the search bar, you’ll see a range of Squishmallow characters available for purchase immediately.
Walmart also has an extensive collection of Squishmallows available. However, if you want to view the newest Squishmallow characters (and the collectible ones), the Squishmallows website is the place to go.
Are Squishmallows Valuable?
The official Squishmallows website now features a Collector’s Guide, which is about to be updated again soon. Here, you’ll find information on collectible models, including the model number, its name, size, and “squishdate”, or the date of manufacture.
Each model has a unique description and score on the rarity scale. The rarity key classifies each collectible model according to its scarcity, and each model is sold with a special identifying tag:
- Common
- Rare (silver tag)
- Ultra-rare (gold)
- Special edition (Holographic)
- Select series (black: only 10,000 made)
- Founder’s edition – only redeemable with a special Founder’s Edition Squishmallows trading card
You can also collect Squishmallow trading cards and trading card Collector’s Guides.
Does Barnes & Noble Sell Collectible Plush Toys?
Actually Barnes & Noble do sell plush toys – just not the Squishmallows. B&N’s collectible toy range includes a wide range of characters, miniature characters, key ring characters, puppets, and mini friends. Here are some of the most popular:
- Pusheen Roll Cake 4″ Squishy Plush by Spin Master
- Tayto Potato Mochi Plush by Smoko
- Purritos Matcha by Hashtag Collectibles
- Super Mario Piranha Plant Puppet by Uncute
- Dog plush in wrap – Anirollz by Coosy
- Rilakkuma Strawberry by AQI
Want to learn more about Barnes and Noble? Check out our related posts:
- Does Barnes and Noble Take Apple Pay?
- Does Barnes and Noble Price Match?
- Why Is Barnes & Noble So Expensive?
Summary
If you love plush toys, you’ll find a cute range at Barnes & Noble, and they’re available instore and online. However, you won’t find the Squishmallow range there.
If you want these, head to the Squishmallow website and scroll through their list of retailers. You can also buy the latest editions on the Squishmallows website.