Why Sonic the Hedgehog Fans are Freaking Out Over a New Leak

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A sneak peek of a new Sonic the Hedgehog toy from Jakks Pacific has popped up online, causing quite a stir among fans. Unlike the video games or movies, this leak doesn’t concern those aspects but instead focuses on a new action figure. Over the years, Jakks Pacific has produced an impressive array of Sonic toys featuring not only the titular character but also his supporting crew. However, this particular toy showcases a more recent character who hasn’t had much merchandise thus far. Though it hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, images of a Tangle action figure have been spotted by eagle-eyed fans on eBay before any official announcement.

The excitement surrounding this news stems from the fact that Tangle, a unique character introduced in the IDW comics, is finally getting some much-anticipated attention from Sega. While Tangle hasn’t been featured in the mainline Sonic video games yet, she has made appearances in mobile games and received a brief mention in Sonic Frontiers. The production of a toy suggests that Sega might be considering expanding Tangle’s role, which is fantastic news for fans. Even Ian Flynn, Tangle’s co-creator and the current writer of IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic, is thrilled about this development.

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— Ian Flynn (@ianflynnbkc.bsky.social) 2025-04-22T14:00:22.183Z

As a die-hard Sonic fan, I can’t wait to spot the Tangle action figure for my collection! It’s quite exciting to see this development unfold, as it could pave the way for other IDW comic characters like Tangle’s pal Whisper, and fan favorites such as Surge and Doctor Starline. Given the legal complications that arose from Sonic characters created for the Archie comics, Sega has been more cautious with those introduced through IDW. Since these characters belong entirely to Sega, they could potentially show up in various platforms like Paramount’s movies or spin-offs.

Enthusiasts of Sonic the Hedgehog are eagerly anticipating appearances by characters Tangle and Whisper in the upcoming racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Given the array of vibrant personalities this game boasts, it seems fitting that Tangle and Whisper could make an appearance. However, as things stand now, neither character has been officially confirmed. The release date for the game is yet to be announced, but it’s expected to drop sometime in 2025.

Since its debut in 2018, Tangle has made significant progress, and the original characters from the Sonic comic have alleviated much of the frustration caused by the rights issues that affected the Archie run. It’s been evident for a while now that things are distinct under IDW, but even longtime fans find themselves anxious about the chance of these characters fading away at some point in the future. Let’s hope this action figure symbolizes promising developments for Tangle and Whisper enthusiasts!

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2025-04-27 23:12