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Alex "Echo" Vance
Veteran gaming journalist and toy photographer with a shelf space problem. Alex has spent the last decade tracking the merch-to-anime pipeline, from early Nendoroid prototypes to today's limited-run statues.
Spring 2026 Anime & Game Plush Drops You Can't Miss Solo Leveling, Silksong & More
The shelf is getting expensive again. Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the densest anime plush 2026 pre-order windows in recent memory, and if you blink, you'll miss it. Good Smile Company's Chocopuni wave ships March 18th. The Fangamer Silksong mini figurines featuring eight characters from Team Cherry's record-smashing sequel are penciled in for Spring 2026. And the Sung Jinwoo plush rerelease? Pre-orders are open right now. This guide covers every drop worth knowing about, including exact prices, ship dates, and what makes each one worth the wait.
⚡ Quick Answer
The biggest Spring 2026 anime and gaming plush drops are: Good Smile's Chocopuni Emilia/Rem/Ram/Beatrice wave (ships March 18, 2026), the Fangamer Hollow Knight: Silksong mini figurine set (Spring 2026), and the Good Smile Sung Jinwoo plush rerelease (Q3 2026 pre-order open now at $28.99).
Why Spring 2026 Is a Big Deal for Collectors
Two cultural earthquakes are driving the current merch wave, and both happened within the last six months.
First: Solo Leveling. The A-1 Pictures series swept the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards with eight wins, including Anime of the Year voted on by 51 million fans worldwide. That kind of fan mandate doesn't just drive streaming numbers. It drives shelf purchases. Good Smile clearly read the room: the Sung Jinwoo plushie sold out within months of its first listing in 2024, and the rerelease pre-orders that opened in mid-2025 are already circulating on secondary markets at markup.
Second: Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched. After years of fan memes and long-awaited release speculation, Team Cherry's sequel dropped in September 2025 and immediately shattered expectations. Within just over three months of launch, Silksong crossed 7 million copies sold worldwide a Metroidvania genre record not counting "millions more" who joined via Xbox Game Pass. Team Cherry called the figures "staggering." Fangamer heard that word and immediately started sculpting.
Those two properties one anime, one game are pulling collectors in the same direction at the same time. Add in Good Smile's reliable Chocopuni plush line, which ships March 18th with Re:Zero and Toradora characters, and you have one of the most action-packed pre-order calendars of the year so far.
Fangamer's Hollow Knight: Silksong Mini Figurines — Spring 2026
Fangamer has been the official merch partner for Team Cherry since the original Hollow Knight, and the Silksong line is their most ambitious drop yet. Eight Silksong mini figurines are available for preorder: Hornet, Lace, Shakra, Trobbio, Sherma, Garmond & Zaza, Flea, and Phantom. All were modeled by Alex Colvin, who previously worked on the original Hollow Knight figurine set.
What Makes the Silksong Figs Different?
Colvin's sculpting on the original Hollow Knight mini fig set became something of a collector benchmark the ability to capture expressive, insect-like characters in resin at 2–3 inches is genuinely difficult, and the Silksong set introduces new character designs that fans are seeing in physical form for the first time. Hornet's Silksong design is subtly different from her original Hollow Knight appearance, and owning both sets side-by-side tells a visual story.
The Lace Plush ($32) deserves a separate mention. Designed by Eyes5 Team Cherry's concept artist it stands about 11.4 inches tall and includes a magnetic pin attachment on either hand. It already sold out once and a restock is currently planned. If you see it in stock, move fast.
"I pre-ordered the original Hollow Knight mini fig set back in 2022, and when that small shipping box arrived I genuinely spent twenty minutes just setting up the characters across different backdrops trying to photograph them. At $15 a piece, these aren't showpiece statues they're little emotional artifacts. The Silksong set hits differently because this is Hornet's story, and watching Colvin bring those new Pharloom characters to life in resin feels like the merch side of the franchise catching up to a game most of us waited six years for."
Good Smile's Sung Jinwoo Plush — The Rerelease You've Been Waiting For
The short version: pre-orders are open right now on Good Smile US. The price is $28.99. Shipping is Q3 2026, so you're looking at July–September before it lands on your shelf. Purchases are limited to three per person.
The longer version is more interesting. Good Smile first listed the Sung Jinwoo plush in March 2024, and it shipped out the following September. It sold out. Then it went to secondary markets. Then Solo Leveling won Anime of the Year with 51 million votes behind it, and suddenly the rerelease became one of the most-searched collectibles of the year.
What You're Actually Getting
The design itself captures Jinwoo's most recognizable silhouette: navy jacket and pants, white shirt, that signature expression that lands somewhere between bored and dangerous. Good Smile nailed the blue eyes which sound like a small detail until you realize the eyes carry most of the character's appeal in chibi form.
For context on scale: 170mm is roughly the same height as the Fangamer Lace Silksong plush. If you're building a shelf that blends game and anime merch, the two sit well together.
There was also a Sung Jinwoo Nendoroid ($46.99, 100mm tall) that included interchangeable face plates, the Knight Killer sword, and a Shadow summon — but that pre-order window has closed. Your best route now is Good Smile's partner shop finder for regional availability, or keeping an eye on secondary markets if the Nendoroid is the priority.
The Chocopuni Wave: Re:Zero, Toradora & More — Ships March 18
If you're not already familiar with Good Smile's Chocopuni sub-line, here's the pitch: these are softer, squishier, more budget-friendly alternatives to standard plushies, running about 170mm tall and built with a polyester-stuffed fill that feels substantially plush in hand. They've become a staple for fans who want something displayable and huggable without spending Nendoroid prices.
- Chocopuni Plushie Emilia (Re:Zero)
- Chocopuni Plushie Rem (Re:Zero)
- Chocopuni Plushie Ram (Re:Zero)
- Chocopuni Plushie Beatrice (Re:Zero)
- Chocopuni Plushie Taiga Aisaka (Rerelease) (Toradora!)
- Chocopuni Big 40cm Plushie Taiga Aisaka (Toradora!) — jumbo version
- Racing Miku 2025 Ver. Plushie (Hatsune Miku)
Which Ones Are Worth the Pre-Order?
The Re:Zero quad (Emilia, Rem, Ram, Beatrice) is the standout unit of this batch. Owning all four creates a cohesive shelf set — they're designed in a consistent Chocopuni aesthetic that makes them look like they belong together. Rem, unsurprisingly, will likely move fastest on secondary markets if any don't sell out through Good Smile directly. Pre-ordering the set protects you from that.
Taiga Aisaka is interesting as a two-SKU drop: the standard ~170mm rerelease and a new 40cm jumbo version. The jumbo is listed at approximately $45–55 range through partner retailers and is a first in this scale for Toradora merchandise. For Toradora fans, this is genuinely rare the series doesn't get premium physical merch at this frequency.
Racing Miku drops at the same time and follows Good Smile's annual racing season collaboration format. These typically sell reliably but rarely spike on secondary markets pre-order if she's your pick, but there's less urgency here than with the Re:Zero set.
"All orders placed on the Good Smile Company Online Store during the specified preorder period are guaranteed to be fulfilled."
That guarantee only applies to orders placed through Good Smile's own storefronts during the pre-order window. Once the window closes and you're on partner retailer waitlists, all bets are off.
Collector's Buying Guide: What to Prioritize (and What to Skip)
Not every pre-order is urgent. Here's how to think about prioritization for the Spring 2026 wave:
🔴 Pre-Order Now — Don't Wait
- Good Smile Sung Jinwoo Plush (rerelease) The first release sold out. History strongly suggests this one will too, especially with Season 3 hype building and a live-action Netflix adaptation featuring Byeon Woo-seok in development. Pre-order window is open at $28.99 on Good Smile US.
- Fangamer Silksong Mini Fig Set Bundle ($112) The bundle saves $8 versus buying individually, and based on the original Hollow Knight fig set's sell-through history, individual characters will start going out of stock before the bundle does.
- Fangamer Lace Plush Monitor the restock announcement closely. Eyes5-designed plushes from Team Cherry don't sit on shelves for long after announcement.
🟡 Worth Ordering Before March 18th
- Chocopuni Rem / Emilia set — Ships in days. If you're a Re:Zero fan and you've been waiting for a clean chibi shelf representation of the twins, this is the window.
- Chocopuni Taiga Aisaka (Big 40cm) — Jumbo scale is unusual for this price range and character. Likely won't be reproduced at this scale again soon.
🟢 No Rush — Availability Is Safer
- Individual Silksong mini figs (non-bundle) — At $15 each and with a Spring 2026 ship window, these have more ordering runway than the bundle discount allows. Buy the bundle if you want all eight; cherry-pick individuals if not.
- Racing Miku Plushie — Annual release, historically more available than limited-character drops.
A Note on the Sung Jinwoo Nendoroid
The pre-order window is closed. If you missed it, the Nendoroid ($46.99, 100mm) with its Knight Killer sword and "Notification: Leveled up!" system board accessory is now a secondary-market hunt. Check Good Smile's partner shop finder some regional partners may have stock left. Don't pay more than 1.5x retail without hesitation; Good Smile does rereleases for high-demand items, and with Season 3 likely on the horizon, a rerelease announcement isn't out of the question.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Good Smile Sung Jinwoo plush ship?
The Good Smile Sung Jinwoo plush rerelease has an estimated ship date of Q3 2026 meaning July through September 2026. Pre-orders are currently open on the Good Smile US website ($28.99) and are limited to three units per person. Pre-orders on the official store are guaranteed to be fulfilled.
What is the Chocopuni plush line by Good Smile Company?
Chocopuni is Good Smile Company's budget-friendly plush sub-line, typically priced lower than Nendoroids and featuring characters in a soft, chibi-style form at approximately 170mm tall. They're made from polyester and are designed to be displayable and huggable. The March 2026 wave includes Re:Zero and Toradora characters.
What Silksong merch is available at Fangamer right now?
Fangamer currently has eight Hollow Knight: Silksong mini figurines on preorder ($15 each, $112 for the full set), all sculpted by Alex Colvin and shipping Spring 2026. The Lace Plush ($32, ~11.4 inches tall) also sold out and a restock is planned. Additional original Hollow Knight plushes are available as ongoing preorders.
How many copies did Hollow Knight: Silksong sell?
Team Cherry announced in December 2025 that Hollow Knight: Silksong sold over 7 million copies in just over three months since its September 4, 2025 launch a Metroidvania genre record. This figure excludes additional "millions more" players who accessed it via Xbox Game Pass. A free expansion, Sea of Sorrow, is also coming in 2026.
Did Solo Leveling win Anime of the Year?
Yes. Solo Leveling (produced by A-1 Pictures, based on Chugong's web novel) topped the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning eight awards including Anime of the Year. The vote was cast by 51 million fans worldwide, making it one of the most decisive wins in the awards' history.
Is the Sung Jinwoo Nendoroid still available?
The Sung Jinwoo Nendoroid ($46.99, 100mm, with Knight Killer sword and face plate accessories) has closed its pre-order window and is currently unavailable on Good Smile's main website. Regional partner shops may have remaining stock. Secondary market prices are elevated; a rerelease is possible but unconfirmed.
The Bottom Line
Spring 2026 is the rare window where the anime and gaming sides of the collector community are equally well-served. The Good Smile March 18th Chocopuni drop is already here that's the most time-critical item on this list. The Fangamer Silksong mini figs are the sentimental pick of the season, a physical commemoration of a game that took years to arrive and then delivered on nearly every expectation.
And the Sung Jinwoo plush? Pre-order it now, mark Q3 on your calendar, and try not to refresh the shipping page every week. The shelf space will be worth it.
📚 Sources & References
- Good Smile US — Plushie Sung Jinwoo (Rerelease) Product Page
- Good Smile Company — Release Dates for March 2026 Products (Official)
- Fangamer — Hollow Knight: Silksong Official Merch Store
- Fangamer Blog — Silksong Mini Figurines Announcement
- VGChartz — Hollow Knight: Silksong Sales Top 7 Million Units (December 2025)
- PC Gamer — Silksong Has Sold More Than 7 Million Copies in 3 Months (December 2025)
- AWN — Solo Leveling Tops Crunchyroll's 2025 Anime Awards (8 wins, 51M voters)
- CBR — Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo Plushie International Re-Release (July 2025)
- Fangamer — Lace Silksong Plush (Official Product Page)
