Sonny Angel HIPPERS have become one of the most talked-about formats in the Sonny Angel universe, but how do they actually compare to the classic figures you know and love? Here's a full breakdown of the differences so you can decide which is right for you.
What is a Regular Sonny Angel?
The classic Sonny Angel is a small baby angel figure wearing a themed headpiece: animals, fruits, flowers, vegetables and more. They stand upright at around 7ā8cm tall and are made to be displayed on shelves, desks and windowsills. They come in blind boxes, so you don't know which figure you'll get until you open it.
Sonny Angels have been collected since 2004 and have a devoted fanbase around the world. People love their simple, charming design, the blind box excitement, and the huge variety of series. Our complete Sonny Angel series guide covers them all.
What are Sonny Angel HIPPERS?
Sonny Angel HIPPERS are a playful take on the classic figure. It's the same iconic angel with a themed headpiece, but instead of standing upright, HIPPERS sit on the edge of a surface with their legs dangling down.
The name refers to the pose: perched on the hips, legs over the edge. HIPPERS are made for shelves, monitor edges, picture frames, plant pots, mugs, and anywhere else you want a cheeky little Sonny Angel peeking out.
Key Differences
- Pose: Regular Sonny Angels stand upright. HIPPERS sit on edges with legs dangling.
- Display style: Regular figures sit on flat surfaces. HIPPERS need an edge to perch on.
- Shape: HIPPERS are proportioned differently so they can balance on an edge.
- Variety: Regular Sonny Angels have far more series to choose from. HIPPERS have fewer series, but each one has a fun, cheeky feel.
- Blind box: Both come in blind boxes, so the surprise is the same.
Sonny Angel HIPPERS Series We Stock
- HIPPERS Animal Series: classic animal headpieces in the HIPPERS pose. A great first HIPPERS.
- HIPPERS Harvest Series: autumn harvest themes
- HIPPERS Looking Back Series: a fan-favourite HIPPERS release
- HIPPERS Dreaming Series: soft, dreamy themes
- HIPPERS Cherry Blossom Series: a beautiful sakura-themed release, now on pre-order
Which Should You Choose?
- Love classic collecting? Regular Sonny Angels have the widest variety of series and are the true collector's choice.
- Want something fun to display? HIPPERS are perfect. The dangling legs make them endlessly entertaining wherever you put them.
- Why not both? Many collectors keep regular Sonny Angels on shelves and HIPPERS on monitor edges or plant pots. They complement each other beautifully.
Love the HIPPERS look? It's not just Sonny Angel. Check out our Smiski HIPPERS guide too.
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