THE COLLECTOR’S CHRISTMAS EDIT

Some Christmas decorations come out once a year. A favorite Sonny Angel tends to stay on the shelf long after the lights come down. Across different holiday releases, the same little angel becomes a candle, a rocking horse, an elf or a cat dressed for Christmas.

This guide explores the Sonny Angel Christmas series available at Ri-son, from 2015–2018 favorites to the 2025 Advent Calendar and Cat Christmas 2026, now open for pre-order. You’ll also find winter companions and a wooden tree for building your own festive display.

What is Sonny Angel?

Sonny Angel is a little angel character known for expressive headgear and a familiar, gentle face. According to the official Sonny Angel story, he began as an 18 cm doll in 2004 before becoming the miniature figure collectors know today. Many mini figure series use blind boxes, so the character inside stays a surprise until opening.

Christmas editions give that everyday companion a seasonal wardrobe. Some focus on Santa and reindeer; others tell stories about gift wrapping, snowy days or the anticipation of opening a calendar. If you’re new to collecting, our Sonny Angel series guide explains how the wider collection fits together.

Sonny Angel Christmas releases at a glance

The table below follows the editions featured in this guide. It is a selection from Ri-son’s current catalog, rather than a complete record of every Sonny Angel holiday release.

2015: familiar Christmas symbols in miniature

The 2015 edition puts four instantly recognizable ideas at the center: Santa Claus, a red-nosed reindeer, a Christmas tree and a candle. The official 2015 announcement documents this compact lineup.

Each figure can act as a small seasonal accent on its own. Together, they suggest a miniature Christmas scene: a visitor bringing presents, his reindeer, a decorated tree and a little light. For a first holiday display, this straightforward mix is an easy place to start.

Sonny Angel Christmas Series 2015

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2016: an invitation to a Christmas home party

For 2016, the brand’s release notes describe a Christmas celebration at home. Santa and Reindeer return alongside Christmas Gift and Christmas Stocking.

The shift is small but appealing: familiar characters share the spotlight with the objects that make a room feel ready for Christmas. A wrapped gift or stocking figure works especially well beside a handwritten card or a small pile of presents. Ri-son’s listing offers confirmed designs, so you can choose the character that suits your scene.

Sonny Angel Christmas Series 2016

Choose from the listing’s confirmed figures, including Christmas Gift, Christmas Stocking, Santa Claus and Reindeer.

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2017: a parade of wooden and tin toys

The official 2017 introduction turns to wooden and tin toys. Wood Doll Santa, Reindeer Plushie, Drum Boy and Rocking Horse bring the feeling of a Christmas toy parade to the collection.

Our styling suggestion is to group them along a shelf rather than scattering them around a room. The toy-soldier and rocking-horse shapes give the display a playful rhythm, particularly alongside wooden decorations. Choose this edition if your favorite Christmas mood is colorful, nostalgic and full of childhood objects.

Sonny Angel Christmas Series 2017

Explore toy-inspired confirmed designs, including Drum Boy and Rocking Horse.

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2018: antique picture books and Christmas cards

Sonny Angel’s 2018 design announcement explicitly names traditional Christmas cards and antique picture books as inspiration. Classic Santa, Classic Reindeer, Church Bell and Christmas Angel draw on a more old-fashioned holiday vocabulary.

Look for the bell on Santa’s hat, the reindeer’s fur-like collar, Church Bell’s ribbon, and Christmas Angel’s stars and holly. Gold and pearl finishes add a decorative feel. It’s a lovely direction for collectors who prefer storybook Christmas imagery.

For cultural context, the V&A’s Victorian Christmas card collection shows how playful animals sit beside holly and Father Christmas in historic designs. The Smithsonian’s account of Louis Prang’s Christmas card contests offers another window into holiday illustration.

Sonny Angel Christmas Series 2018

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2025 Advent Calendar: the joy of opening a little door

The Sonny Angel Advent Calendar 2025 makes anticipation part of the design. Its house-shaped package combines Christmas colors with pink, opening onto a snowy town and decorated tree.

The official calendar announcement specifies 12 numbered windows and 13 figures: 11 regular figures plus a pair of secret figures. The secret pair comes in one of two randomly included colorways, red or white.

Unlike the many 24-door examples described in Wikipedia’s overview of Advent calendars, this edition uses 12 windows. Ri-son lists both individual figures marked “No Box” and a whole-set option. Check your selection carefully: an individual figure purchase does not include the complete calendar.

Sonny Angel Advent Calendar 2025

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2025 Santa’s Little Helper: Christmas in the making

Where the calendar celebrates anticipation, Santa’s Little Helper celebrates preparation. The official series story describes Sonny Angel lending a hand with decorating and gifts.

Pointed elf hats, red and green outfits, gingerbread and ornaments turn the figures into little holiday helpers. The six regular designs are Elephant, Dalmatian, Pig, Lop Ear Rabbit, Duck and Sloth; Santa Claus and Reindeer Robby Angel are secrets. Different poses make this a fun series to arrange as a small scene around your gift-wrapping corner.

Ri-son lists opened-box confirmed options alongside Single Box and Whole Set options. The official assortment contains six figures, and purchasing an assortment does not guarantee every design.

Sonny Angel Santa’s Little Helper Series 2025

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2026 Cat Christmas: a festive return for Cat Life

The official Cat Christmas announcement brings the 2023 Cat Life idea back in seasonal outfits. Santa hats, scarves, tree and gingerbread details meet warm pink tones and carefully shaped cat tails.

The six regular cats are Calico, White, Black, Red Tabby, Tuxedo and Siamese. Silver Tabby and Tortoiseshell Robby Angel are the two secrets. It’s an appealing choice for anyone who wants their Christmas collection to feel a little like their own feline companion.

Pre-orders are open at Ri-son. The announced release is November 13, 2026; our listing currently expects dispatch in mid-November. Review the product page for the latest estimate.

Sonny Angel Cat Christmas Series 2026 — Pre-order

Blind Box and Whole Set options are listed. A sealed assortment does not guarantee every design.

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Winter companions for a Christmas shelf

A holiday display can also include snowy designs that work beyond December. These two Ri-son listings complement the Christmas editions above.

Winter Wonderland 2023

The official Winter Wonderland story centers on playing in snow, with scarves, gloves and rosy cheeks. Snow Fairy secrets and Snowman Robby Angel add a wintry fantasy element. This is a winter-themed collection, so it can remain on display after the Christmas decorations are packed away.

Sonny Angel Winter Wonderland Series

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Happiness Snow Artist Collection

For another snow-themed companion, explore Ri-son’s Happiness Snow listing, with Rabbit and Sheep opened-box options. Happiness Snow is recorded in the official Artist Collection archive. Pair a favorite with a few Christmas figures for a smaller arrangement that leaves space around each character.

Sonny Angel Happiness Snow Artist Collection

Rabbit and Sheep opened-box options for a winter-themed collection.

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Bring the collection together with a wooden Christmas tree

The Sonny Angel Wooden Christmas Tree adds a backdrop to your seasonal display. Ri-son’s product description explains standing and hanging display styles; check the listing for the configuration currently offered. Figures and ornaments are sold separately.

Angels and decorated trees also have a long history in holiday displays: The Met’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche archive documents a tree with angels above a Nativity scene. It’s a cultural reference for enjoying miniature holiday arrangements.

Sonny Angel Wooden Christmas Tree

A seasonal display accessory. Sonny Angel figures and ornament figures are not included.

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For a cohesive shelf, choose one mood: toy nostalgia with 2017, storybook details with 2018, elf preparations with 2025, or cats with 2026. Keep packaging where practical, and review the condition and included accessories when choosing older figures.

Explore the Sonny Angel collection at Ri-son to build your own Christmas lineup. Availability and variant options can change; the linked product pages carry current details.

Sonny Angel Christmas FAQ

1. What is the new Sonny Angel Christmas series for 2026?

It is Cat Christmas, a festive take on Cat Life. Ri-son currently accepts Cat Christmas 2026 pre-orders, with dispatch estimated for mid-November. Check the listing for updates; a dispatch estimate is not a guaranteed arrival date.

2. How many figures are in the Sonny Angel Advent Calendar 2025?

The complete calendar has 12 windows containing 13 figures: 11 regular figures and one randomly included pair of secret figures. Ri-son also sells individual No Box options on the 2025 Advent Calendar product page, so choose the variant that matches what you want.

3. Are Sonny Angel Christmas figures blind boxes or confirmed designs?

Ri-son offers different formats by listing. A blind box keeps the design a surprise; an opened-box confirmed option identifies the figure. For example, the 2016 Christmas listing offers confirmed designs, while Santa’s Little Helper lists both character and box options. Packaging details depend on the selected variant.

4. Does a whole box guarantee every Christmas design or a secret figure?

Do not assume so. The official Cat Christmas and Santa’s Little Helper announcements say an assortment may not contain every design. Secrets are rarer than regular figures. The Advent Calendar has its own specified contents, so always read the rules for the particular product rather than applying one series’ format to another.

5. Which older Sonny Angel Christmas series should I choose as a gift?

Choose by the recipient’s favorite style: 2017 for toy nostalgia, 2018 for antique storybook details, or Santa’s Little Helper 2025 for playful elf outfits. A confirmed figure can suit someone with a specific wishlist. Review the listing photos, condition and packaging before purchasing an older collectible.

Catalog and pre-order details checked November 5, 2026. Product images are drawn from Ri-son’s linked product galleries. Official brand announcements support release and design information; museum and encyclopedia links provide cultural context.