Margin Makers: Guide to Sonic merchandise

Sonic Mania hits shelves in a couple of weeks in a shiny collector’s edition for PS4, Xbox One and Switch, exclusive to Amazon. Of course, there’s also a digital version for players who only want to enjoy the game without the collectibles. Either way, to celebrate the blue blur’s return, wehave selected the latest merchandise from the franchise.

Sonic The Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book – Collector’s Edition

This Collector’s Edition of the Sonic The Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book that came out last year features an exclusive art print by Sonic Team’s character designer Yuji Uekawa. It also includes a unique inner sleeve that folds into a book stand. Officially licensed, it features over 200 pages of key art, illustrations, promotional art and rare material from the Sonic franchise.

SRP:95

Manufacturer:Cook & Becker

Distributor:Cook & Becker

Contact:+31 30 320 0530

Chaos Emeralds T-shirt

This is one of the numerous designs created by Insert Coin to celebrate the Sonic franchise, and is available in both men and women’s sizes.

SRP:12

Manufacturer:Insert Coin

Distributor: Insert Coin

Contact:01702 521 850

Limited EditionArt Print

This print by high-end manufacturer Iron Gut is produced on 300gsm-textured paper and limited to 995 worldwide. It’s hand-numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

SRP:18

Manufacturer:Iron Gut Publishing

Distributor:Iron Gut Publishing

Contact:sales@irongutpublishing.com

Kidrobot Sonic Vinyl Figure

Designed by Kidrobot in partnership with Sega, this figure is limited to 200 pieces worldwide and was created for Sonic’s 25th anniversary.

SRP:60

Manufacturer:Kidrobot

Distributor:Kidrobot

Contact:cs@kidrobot.com

Sonic Hoodie

This unisex hoodie will keep Sonic fans warm this summer between heat waves. It’s officially licensed and comes in three sizes.

SRP:19.99

Manufacturer:Yellow Bulldog

Distributor:Rubber Road

Contact:01707 800 881

Sonic Mania Vinyl Soundtrack

Sega has partnered with specialist Data Discs to create a vinyl version of Sonic Mania’s soundtrack. It features 16 new tracks by composer Tee Lopes and comes in two different colours (translucent blue or classic black). Both are available to pre-order now and are due to release in September. There was also a limited edition version, but it’s sadly already sold out.

SRP:19.99

Manufacturer:Data Discs

Distributor:Data Discs

Contact:orders@data-discs.com

About Marie Dealessandri

Marie Dealessandri is MCV’s former senior staff writer. After testing the waters of the film industry in France and being a radio host and reporter in Canada, she settled for the games industry in London in 2015. She can be found (very) occasionally tweeting @mariedeal, usually on a loop about Baldur’s Gate, Hollow Knight and the Dead Cells soundtrack.

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