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tonies SE product and content expansion

Overview

tonies SE continues to expand its interactive audio ecosystem through new hardware and content partnerships.

In late July 2026, the company announced the Toniebox Lite, a compact audio player for children aged one and up, priced at $79.99 USD in North America. This was followed by a collaboration with The Pokémon Company International, introducing exclusive figures for Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. The Pokémon content includes a ‘Trainer Academy’ where a narrator acts as a professor to explain Pokémon types and abilities. This launch also features a special yellow edition of the Toniebox 2.

In Germany, the Pokémon collection was scheduled for release on August 19, 2026, with initial pre-order stock selling out in the official shop. In Australia and New Zealand, the collection arrived in stores on August 20, 2026, featuring a starter set priced at approximately AUD 229.95 or NZD 259.95.

Expanding its content further, tonies launched a Bluey collection. This includes a three-pack set of Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin for 45 euros, and a Tonieplay game for the Toniebox 2 priced at 25 euros, which offers over 100 interactive moments. In the United States, the collection is available at Target and includes accessories such as protective covers and carrying bags.

Amidst these expansions, the company has navigated availability challenges. High demand for a seasonal gingerbread-themed figure, designed to function as an advent calendar, led to rapid sell-outs and technical issues in the official online shop. This scarcity caused some online retailers to list the figure for significantly higher prices, sometimes exceeding 50 euros. Tonies attributed the initial difficulties to massive traffic surges and the use of automated bots by customers.

Entities

Tonies · Target · Pikachu · The Pokémon Company International · Toniebox 2

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tonies launches Bluey collection amid seasonal demand

    Tonies is releasing a Bluey-themed collection of audio figurines and interactive games. Meanwhile, high demand for limited edition seasonal Tonies has led to significant price markups by online resellers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Tonies launches new Bluey collection for Toniebox

    Tonies is releasing a new Bluey collection for the Toniebox, featuring character sets and interactive games, amid ongoing challenges with high demand and automated bot activity during product launches.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Pokémon Tonies launch in August 2026

    The Pokémon x Tonies collection launches in late August 2026, featuring new audio figures and a special Lightning Yellow Toniebox 2.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tonies and Pokémon launch exclusive audio content and hardware

    Tonies and The Pokémon Company International are launching exclusive Pokémon-themed audio figures and a special Pikachu-yellow Toniebox 2 for children.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    tonies SE launches Toniebox Lite audio player for children

    tonies SE unveiled the Toniebox Lite, a $79.99 USD children’s audio player, available for pre‑order in North America on 27 July 2026 and rolling out to the UK, Australia and New Zealand later in 2026.

Sources

berlin-live.de · beyondpixels.at · gamepro.de · imtest.de · jpgames.de · kurierverlag.de · presseagence.fr · smartdroid.de · spotlightreport.net · suedkurier.de · supertipp-online.de · swr.de

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