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Five Below dropped 16 all-new Squishmallows on Sunday, March 19, 2023. This release includes eight brand new characters who are part of the Junk Food Collection, plus eight Fantasy Squad Squishmallows returning for the first time to Five Below since 2022. The Junk Food Collection Squishmallows are exclusive to Five Below and not available anywhere else! If you’re constantly hunting for rare Squishmallows, make sure you check out this latest Five Below Squishmallow drop.

Five Below is like a trendy dollar store that sells affordable gifts and goodies, most for $5 or less. There are over 1,200 physical Five Below locations across 42 states. And FiveBelow.com ships to all 48 contiguous 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, many of which sell for $5.95.

Almost every other Sunday, 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.

Only looking for Easter Squishmallows and don’t care where you find them? We have the scoop on that, too.

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When do Five Below stores get new Squishmallows?

A person using a laptop, looking at the Five Below squishmallow page showing the next drop to be November 20th, 2022

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 Zarina the Banana Slug 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?

An empty Squishmallow shelf inside Five Below

Almost every Sunday, Five Below releases new Squishmallows on their website at 5 a.m. ET and in store at 10 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!).

 

 

Which Squishmallows will Five Below release in March 2023?

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:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Choose from: Benny the Bigfoot, Zaylee the Bigfoot, Eyk the Dragon, Avrill the Dragon, Sofia the Unicorn, Luxmen the Dragon, or Haizlee the Hippocorn
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Benny the Bigfoot, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Zaylee the Bigfoot, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23
 

Eyk the Dragon, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Avrill the Dragon, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Sofia the Unicorn, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23
 

Luxmen the Dragon, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Haizlee the Hippocorn, 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Caylee the Caticorn , 7.5 inch – $5.95

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23
 

Junk Food Squad:

Patricia the Potato Chips, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Iker the Hoagie, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23
 

 

Silver the Gummy Worms, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Gobo the Gummy Bear, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Cristina the Slushie, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Mariska the Flamin’ Hot Fries, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23
 

Limra the Latte, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

Gist the Soda, 7.5 inch – $5.95

In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Pickup: Free
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/19/23

You can 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.

 

Are certain Squishmallows only sold at Five Below?

Hello Kitty Squishmallow held in a hand

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.

 

 

Prior Five Below Squishmallow Drops:

five below squishmallows march 2023


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.

Lola the Unicorn:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/5/23

Sealife Squad Squishmallows:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Choose from: Lune the Lochness, Sky the Squid, Marius the Manatee, Arco the Hermit Crab, Aksel the Axolotl, Maelle the Pink Turtle, Noe the Sea Bunny, and Lucienne the Lionfish
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/5/23

Easter Squishmallows:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.00
Choose from: Griella the Cow, Fritz the Frog, Delzi the Donkey, Elea the Lamb, Peter the Pig, Nettie the Sugar Glider, Egbert the Egg, Stevon the Dog, Aimee the Chick, Bastian the Bunny, or Bubbles the Bunny.
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 3/5/23
 

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:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
First at Five Below
Choose from: Nala, Simba, or Scar
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 2/12/23

Related: We’ve got the scoop on ALL the Disney Squishmallows you need.

Garden Pals Squad Squishmallows:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Choose from: Shane the Red Grasshopper, Bibiana the Butterfly, Leigh the Toad, Axel the Beetle, Coleen the Chameleon, Forest the Salamander, Silvina the Snail, or Zarina the Banana Slug
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 2/12/23
 

Wildlife Squad Squishmallows:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Choose from: Solina the Owl, Dabney the Fox, Galci the Raccoon, Greggor the Moose, Matias the Badger, Kieli the Antelope, River the Beave, or Allina the Chipmunk
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 2/12/23
 

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:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$4.50
Choose from: Saxa The Stingray, Cam The Calico Cat, Magnis The Aussie Shepherd, Avery The Duck, Nitro The Hammerhead Shark, Charaka The Pig, Eiko The Octopus, Baiden The Dragon, Lola The Unicorn, Ronello The Dinosaur, or Sunny The Bee
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 1/29/23

2023 January Buddy Squad Squishmallows:

ONLINE or In-Store Deal
$5.95
Choose from: Pax The Guinea Pig, Elliene The Parakeet, Pleyton The Yellow Snake, Ballis The Bulldog, Mariano The Chameleon, Dandii The Koi Fish, Felton The Siamese Cat, or Onica The Turtle
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 1/29/23
 

Sachie the Whale Shark in front of a large bin of Squishmallows at Five Below

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 are online-only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.

ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Loretta The Dumbo Octopus, Gianna The Seal, Greeley The Jellyfish, Sachie The Whale Shark, Easton The Angler Fish, Rie The Otter, Cailey The Crab, And Chasmen The Axolotl
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 12/18
 

six squishmallows from five below dinosaur squad

On Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, Five Below released 16 new 7.5-inch Prehistoric Squad and Prehistoric Fantasy Squad Squishmallows. Select Prehistoric Squad Squishamllows and Prehistoric Fantasy Squad Squishmallows 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.

 

2022 Five Below Squishmallows Prehistoric Squad and Fantasy Squad dropped on Dec. 11:

ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Rinz The Blue Monster, Ziv The Sugar Glider, Jerome The Triceratops, Gala The Griffin, Tabitha The Pink Tabby Cat, Dallas The Leopard, Gal The Unicorn, And Drow The Dragon
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 12/11
ONLINE Deal
$5.95
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
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 12/11
 

Someone holding up a beluga whale Squishmallow in Five Below

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 are online-only as of right now, you can’t choose in-store pickup. Shipping costs $7.95 per order.

 

2022 Five Below Holiday Squishmallows dropped on Nov. 27:

ONLINE Deal
$4.50
Winston the Owl, Brooke the Polar Bear, Nicolette the Mrs. Claus, and Francis the Lion
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 11/27

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

 

An Alfred Moose holiday Squishmallow in a Five Below cart

On Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, Five Below released nine new 7.5-inch Winter Wonderland Squishmallows. Select Winter Wonderland Squishmallows 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.

 

2022 Five Below Squishmallows Winter Wonderland dropped on Nov. 25:

ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Yara The Rainbow Yeti Or Sharon The Blue Shark
PRICE SUMMARY
Released on 11/25
 

squishmallow alice and sea life release from five below

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.

 

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Selfie Sea Life & Alice in Wonderland Drop dropped on Nov. 20:

  • 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
ONLINE Deal
$5.95
Laslow The Beluga Whale, Forina The Jellyfish, Bijan The Dumbo Octopus, Lorono The Lobster, Marybeth The Octopus, Monica The Axolotl, Kai The Orca Whale, And Swish The Swordfish
PRICE SUMMARY
Released 11/20
 

four squishmallows pineapple, cow, pig, and strawberry milk

On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, Five Below released 15 new 7.5-inch food and besties Squishmallows. They retail for $5.95 each.

 

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Food & Besties Drop:

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

 

 

Basket full of squishmallow at five below

On Oct. 30, 2022, Five Below released 10 new 7.5-inch dog Squishmallows. They retail for $5.95 each.

 

2022 Five Below Squishmallow Dog Drop:

  • 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

 

holiday christmas themed squishmallows santa-elf-reindeer-penguin-benny-fox-tree-mrs-claus

Quietly, Five Below added 12 new 4.5-inch Christmas Squishmallows to their website that are online exclusives.

Related: We found ways to get Five Below free shipping, even without a promo code.

 

2022 Christmas Five Below Squishmallows:

  • 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

 

Some Halloween squishmallows available for the October 9th drop at Five Below

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.

 

2022 Halloween Five Below 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
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