Move Over, Photocards: Collectible Doll Sonny Angel Is Everyone’s Latest Obsession
Aug 15, 2023 • Kyzia Maramara
Aug 15, 2023 • Kyzia Maramara
If we’re being totally honest, TikTok led most of us straight into this new obsession: collecting Sonny Angels. One day we’re scrolling through dance covers and the next our timelines are full of girlies unboxing the cutest figurines, ones that are bare-bellied and come with unique headgear. With hundreds of designs that are hard to resist, Sonny Angels soon captured everyone’s hearts and obsessions. But what are they and where can you get them?
Although originally born in 2004, these tiny figurines experienced a resurgence in 2023 thanks to Gen Zs and Millennials healing their inner children. Collecting toymaker Toru Soeya’s creation has definitely helped many escape their stress, if only for a little while. But what’s so special about a palm-sized, naked figurine?
“Sonny Angel is a little angel boy who likes wearing all sorts of headgear,” reads its website. It’s designed to “provide healing moments in your everyday life.” These three-inch figurines are so tiny, they can be placed in the nooks and crannies of your home to shower you with random bursts of cuteness. Collectors also love to bring it with them to school for study inspiration or even just on a trip to a cafe as a cute companion.
To date, there are more than 650 kinds of these figurines, each with a unique headgear that’s part of a series — Animal, Vegetable, Marine, Fruit, Flower, and a whole lot more. There’s also the limited-edition series which includes coveted collections like Cat Life, Cactus Series, and Afternoon Tea. These have Sonny Angels dressed up in uber cute outfits with matching headgear which are understandably irresistible for collectors anywhere.
Fully Booked is currently the only official partner of Sonny Angels in the Philippines. Sonny Angels are priced from P489 to a little under P600 depending on the series. They’re also packaged in identical boxes so you buy them “blind,” an experience K-pop stans are all too familiar with thanks to photocards.
These sell out pretty quickly so, if you want to start your collection or if you want to give it to someone as a gift, head on to the nearest Fully Booked store ASAP.
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For the more serious collectors out there, you can join a community of other Sonny Angel enthusiasts where you can swap dolls or get info on where to buy more. On Facebook, there’s Sonny Angel Lovers PH or Sonny Angels Swap Group for fellow collectors all over the world.
Happy collecting!
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Kyzia spends most of her time capturing the world around her through photos, paragraphs, and playlists. She is constantly on the hunt for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, and a great paperback thriller to pair with it.
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