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In case you haven’t heard, Five Below will be releasing all-new Halloween Squishmallows on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. This release includes 15 new Halloween Squishmallows like Otto the Grim Reaper, Alva the Coffin, and more. There’s even a “First at Five Below” release — Shahzad the Dragon. If you’re constantly hunting for rare Squishmallows, make sure you mark your calendar for this upcoming Five Below Squishmallow drop.
Not familiar with Five Below? Think of them like a trendy dollar store that sells affordable gifts and goodies, most for $5 or less. There are over 1,300 physical Five Below locations across 43 states, so you’re bound to have one near you. And FiveBelow.com ships to 48 U.S. states for a flat $7.95 shipping fee. Many of the items sold by Five Below cost less than $5, but some cost more, including Squishmallows, which tend to sell for around $5.95.
Regularly throughout the year, Five Below drops new Squishmallows on their website and in store. We always keep an eye on their Facebook page for any sneak peeks and bring you the info right here. Some past releases have included Five Below exclusives that you can’t find anywhere else. Here’s your complete guide to past, present, and future Five Below Squishmallow drops!
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When do Five Below stores get new Squishmallows?

Five Below gets new Squishmallows on Sundays (yes, their hours include Sundays!). They also have a special drop around Black Friday.
Related: We did a deep dive into everything you need to know about where to find rare Squishmallows.
How much are the Squishmallows at Five Below?

You can find Squishmallow merch in the form of small- and medium-sized Squishmallows plushes, Squishmallows headphones, trading cards, and mystery blind bags at Five Below.
The 6.5-inch to 7.5-inch Five Below Squishmallows (like Moonie the Waterbear pictured above) are regularly priced at $5.95. The 4.5-inch Five Below Squishmallows are $5. This price is pretty consistent with other retailers who sell Squishmallows. The trading card surprise packs are $4 at Five Below, and the mystery blind bags range from $3.25 to $5.
TIP: You can find great gift ideas in our roundup of Squishmallows merch. Prices start at just $3.25 for Squishville toys at Five Below!
When does the Five Below Squishmallow restock happen?

Almost every Sunday, Five Below releases new Squishmallows on their website at 5 a.m. ET and in store at 11 a.m. ET (or whatever time your local store opens).
As with all releases of Squishmallows, once they’re gone, they don’t come back! Five Below never restocks any new releases. If you have your eye on a particular Squishmallow, snag it online or head to the store early.
TIP: Once you start your Squishmallow collection, you’re going to want to know how to wash Squishmallows (it’s easy!).
Are certain Squishmallows only sold at Five Below?

Yes, certain Squishmallows are exclusive to Five Below. Sometimes it’s just a certain character size that’s exclusive to Five Below. For example, Malcolm the Mushroom with a Scarf sells in 4-inch, 7.5-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes. But the 7.5-inch version was only available at Five Below.
Sometimes it’s a whole new character appearing for the first time exclusively at Five Below, like with Hera the Cheetah, who you could find first only at Five Below. When this happens, the bio tags even get a special indicator on them.
Which Squishmallows will Five Below release on Sept. 24, 2023?
On Sept. 24, Five Below will release 15 new Halloween Squishmallows for only $5 each. These Squishmallows are 4.5 inches and will include a bunch of spooky squishes:
- Otto the Grim Reaper
- Alva the Coffin
- Shahzad the Dragon — first at Five Below!
- Cannon the Candycorn
- Xiomara the Cat
- Ariana the Witch
- Aldron the Plague Doctor
- Paige the Black Pumpkin
- …and many more!

TIP: Some stores have put out the new release Squishmallows on the shelves ahead of the release date. Swing by your local Five Below to check if you can snag the ones you’re hunting for early!
Prior Five Below Squishmallow Drops:

On July 30, Five Below released eight new Harvest Squad Squishmallows. These Squishmallows are 7.5 inches and include Omar the Bear, Erin the Squirrel, Chip the Beaver, Malcom the Mushroom, Ulana the Turkey, Patterson the Moose, and Mead the Apple Cider. You can still shop these Squishmallows on their website and in store. There’s typically a limit of two per online order, and stores may limit you as well. If the one you’re looking for doesn’t show that it’s available online, try changing your store location to a nearby one.

On July 9, Five Below released four Sanrio Hello Kitty Squishmallows. These Squishmallows are 6.5 inches and include My Melody, Keroppi, Hello Kitty, and Cinnamonroll. They’re still available online and in select stores.
Here’s who was included…

On June 25, Five Below released six Disney Lilo & Stitch Squishmallows. These Squishmallows are 6.5 inches and include five variations of Stitch and one Lilo
Disney Lilo & Stitch:

On June 11, Five Below released the new Foodie Squishmallows. These Squishmallows are 7.5 inches and $5.95 each. Plus, you may get lucky and find Donnelly the Macaron with a rare tag!
Foodie Squad:

On May 30, Five Below released new Squishmallows. This release included eight new Sea Friends Squad Squishmallows and six “Best Of” Squishmallows. These Squishmallows are 7.5 inches and $5.99 each.
Sea Friends Squad:
Best Of Squad:

On April 30, Five Below released new Squishmallows. This release included eight new Pet Squad Squishmallows.
Pet Squad Squishmallows:

On Sunday, April 16, Five Below released eight new Squishmallows as part of the Foodie Squad. Many are still available in-store and online.
Foodie Squad Squishmallows:

On Sunday, April 2, Five Below released 25 new Squishmallows. This release included eight new 6.5-inch Disney characters Squishmallows, eight 7.5-inch OG Squishmallows, eight 7.5-inch Wild Life Squishmallows, and one 7.5-inch ultrarare Waterbear — which was only available in stores. Here are the 25 Squishmallows that came …
Ultrarare Squishmallow:


Disney Squishmallows:

OG Squishmallows:

Wildlife Squishmallows:


On Sunday, March 19, Five Below released 16 new Squishmallows. There are eight brand-new Squishmallows from the 7.5-inch Junk Food collection. You should know that these eight have never been released at Five Below before and are not available anywhere else. Plus an additional eight Squishmallows in the Fantasy Squad are returning to Five Below for the first time since May 2022.
Fantasy Squad Squishmallows
The Fantasy Squad included: Benny the Bigfoot, Eyk the Dragon, Avrill the Dragon, Sofia the Unicorn, Luxmen the Dragon, and Haizlee the Hippocorn.
Junk Food Squad:
The Junk Food Squad included: Patricia the Potato Chips, Iker the Hoagie, Silver the Gummy Worms, Gobo the Gummy Bear, Cristina the Slushie, Mariska the Flamin’ Hot Fries, Limra the Latte, and Gist the Soda.

On March 5, Five Below released 21 new Squishmallows — including Easter Squishmallows. They were available in 4.5 and 7.5 inches. Three of these Squishmallows are new to Five Below, and Lola the Unicorn was only sold in limited quantities. Select are still available online.
Lola the Unicorn:
Sealife Squad Squishmallows:
Easter Squishmallows:

On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, Five Below released three 7.5-inch Lion King Squishmallows and 16 7.5-inch Squishmallows from the Wildlife and Garden Pals Squad — including one exclusive to Five Below. With the Feb. 12 drop, the Five Below exclusive is Shane the Red Grasshopper.
Disney The Lion King Squishmallows:
The Disney Lion King Squad included Nala, Simba, and Scar.
Related: We’ve got the scoop on ALL the Disney Squishmallows you need.

Garden Pals Squad Squishmallows:
Wildlife Squad Squishmallows:

On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, Five Below released eight new 7.5-inch Buddy Squad Squishmallows. This release was originally scheduled for Jan. 15 but was delayed due to supply issues. In addition to the Buddy Squad, there were 12 4.5-inch Valentine’s Day Squishamllows, too! These Squishmallows are still available online, and you may still find them in stores.

2023 Valentine’s Day Squad Squishmallows:
2023 January Buddy Squad Squishmallows:

2022 Five Below Squishmallows Under the Sea Squad dropped on Dec. 18:
On Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, Five Below released eight new 7.5-inch Under the Sea Squad Squishmallows. Select Under the Sea Squad Squishmallows are still available online. Because they’re online only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.

2022 Five Below Squishmallows Prehistoric Squad and Fantasy Squad dropped on Dec. 11:
On Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, Five Below released 16 new 7.5-inch Prehistoric Squad and Prehistoric Fantasy Squad Squishmallows. Select Prehistoric Fantasy Squad Squishmallows are still available online. Because they’re online only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.
The Prehistoric Squad included: Cherie The Saber-Toothed Tiger, Poleena The T-Rex, Fletcher The Pterodactyl, Marisa The Parasaurolophus, Chienda The Woolly Mammoth, Damien The Dino, Lyan The Triceratops, And Nessie The Sea Dino. They aren’t available online anymore.

2022 Five Below Holiday Squishmallows dropped on Nov. 27:
On Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, Five Below released 21 new 4.5-inch holiday-themed, 4.5-inch winter-themed, and 7.5-inch OG Crew Squishmallows. Select Holiday Squishamllows are still available online. Because they’re online only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.
2022 Five Below OG Crew Squishmallows dropped on Nov. 27:
- Wendy The Frog Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Connor The Cow Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Avery The Duck Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Winston The Owl Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Gary The Giraffe Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Cam The Calico Cat Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Veronica The Octopus Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Seth The Red Panda Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95
- Sunny The Bumble Bee Squishmallow, 7.5 inch – $5.95

2022 Five Below Squishmallows Winter Wonderland dropped on Nov. 25:
On Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, Five Below released nine new 7.5-inch Winter Wonderland Squishmallows.
- Yara the Rainbow Yeti, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Sharon the Blue Shark, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Alred the Moose, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Luna the Penguin, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Ivy the Gray Dog, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Evita the Big Foot, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Cam the Calico Cat, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Avery the Duck, 7.5 Inch – $5.95

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Selfie Sea Life & Alice in Wonderland Drop dropped on Nov. 20:
On Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, Five Below released 11 new 7.5-inch sea life and 6.5-inch Alice in Wonderland-themed Squishmallows. Select Sea Life Squishmallows from the Nov. 20 drop are still available online. Because they are online-only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.
- Alice in Wonderland Squishmallow, 6.5 Inch – $5.95
- Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland Squishmallow, 6.5 Inch – $5.95
- White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland Squishmallow, 6.5 Inch – $5.95

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Food & Besties Drop:
On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, Five Below released 15 new 7.5-inch food and besties Squishmallows. They retail for $5.95 each.
Food:
- Lupi the Bowl of Cereal Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Amelie the Strawberry Milk Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Deja the Donut/Poptart Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Lizma the Macaron Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Arnel the Popcorn Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Gideon the Guacamole Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Zyta the Pineapple Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
Besties:
- Ronnie the Cow with “4 Ever” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Rosie the Pig with “Friends” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Sunny the Bee with “Best” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Thompson the Armadillo with “Forever” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Carl the Cheeseburger with “Best” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Floyd the French Fries with “Friends” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Ladee the Lady Bug with “Friends” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Maritza the Cactus with “Besties” Squishmallow, 7.5 Inch – $5.95

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Dog Drop:
On Oct. 30, 2022, Five Below released 10 new 7.5-inch dog Squishmallows. They retail for $5.95 each.
- Raylor the Aussie Shepherd, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Mateo the Rottweiler, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Finley the Golden Retriever, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Bambz the Pomchi, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Monty the Border Collie, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Sebi the Pitbull, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Fitch the Jack Russell Terrier, 7 Inch – $5.95
- Alex the Bulldog, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Maggie the Maltipoo, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
- Natty the Retriever Mix, 7.5 Inch – $5.95
2022 Christmas Five Below Squishmallows:
Quietly, Five Below added 12 new 4.5-inch Christmas Squishmallows to their website that are online exclusives.
- Nick the Santa Claus, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Nicolette the Mrs. Claus, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Emmy the Elf, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Channing the Gnome, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Maurice the Moose, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Luna the Penguin, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Austin the Avocado, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Dray the Grey Sasquatch, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Carol the Christmas Tree, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Gracelynn the Artic Fox, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Ruby the Reindeer, 4.5 in – $4.50
- Murray the Mouse Nutcracker, 4.5 in – $4.50
Related: We found ways to get Five Below free shipping, even without a promo code.

2022 Halloween Five Below Squishmallows:
On Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, Five Below released 13 new 4.5-inch Squishmallows that joined the “Halloween Squad.” They retail for $4.50 each. In this release was Otto the Grim Reaper, one of the most sought-after Halloween Squishmallows.
- Otto the Grim Reaper, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Tomos the Witch Frog, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Fariq the Black Bat With Yellow/Orange Belly, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Karlie the Red Devil Bat, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Emily the Bat In Candy Corn Costume, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Calio the Black Cat, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Bly the Fortune Teller Cat, 4.5 inch – $4.50
- Gio the Gargoyle, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
- Johanna the Witches Brew, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
- Paige the Pumpkin, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
- Winston the Owl, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
- Cam the Calico Cat with a Devil Cape, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
- Fifi the Fox with a Black Hat, 4.5 Inch – $4.50
