Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game series and media franchise created by Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima and Hirokazu Yasuhara for Sega, beginning in 1991 with Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog with supersonic speed, battles the mad scientist Doctor Eggman and his robot army. Looking for a Sonic model kit? The Sonic the Hedgehog model kit options here are nanoblock construction toys from Kawada, alongside Nendoroids and other Sonic figures.
Main characters
- Sonic the Hedgehog: the franchise's protagonist and Sega's mascot, a blue hedgehog who runs at supersonic speed.
- Miles "Tails" Prower: an anthropomorphic fox with two tails and one of Sonic's main sidekicks.
- Knuckles the Echidna: a red echidna, Sonic's former rival and the guardian of the Master Emerald.
- Amy Rose: a hedgehog with a persistent crush on Sonic, introduced in Sonic CD.
- Shadow the Hedgehog: a black hedgehog created by Professor Gerald Robotnik, an antihero at odds with Sonic.
- Doctor Eggman: Doctor Ivo Robotnik, the mad scientist and main antagonist of the franchise.
Sonic figures and model kits
How to choose
The nanoblock Character Collection Series is the one you build yourself. Prize figures such as SEGA Super Situation are the most affordable way into a good sculpt, Nendoroids are articulated for posing, and POP UP PARADE and softB are display figures. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the Sonic the Hedgehog characters?
Sonic is the protagonist, with sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower, admirer Amy Rose and rival Knuckles the Echidna. Shadow the Hedgehog is an antihero, and Doctor Eggman is the main antagonist.
Is there a Sonic model kit?
Yes. Kawada makes nanoblock construction toys of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow in its Character Collection Series.
Who makes Sonic figures?
Good Smile Company (Nendoroid, POP UP PARADE), BellFine (softB), SEGA (prize figures) and Kawada (nanoblock) make the Sonic figures here.
Who created Sonic the Hedgehog?
Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima and Hirokazu Yasuhara created the franchise for Sega. It began in 1991 with Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.
