Best Tonies characters to add to your collection
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Added a Toniebox to your child’s bedroom recently? If your are welcoming Tonies into your home for the very first time, it can be hard to know where to begin. With over 185 Tonies Figures to choose from and new characters being released all the time, we’ve rounded up the Best Tonies characters for kids of all ages. From the best Tonies characters for toddlers, great tonies for older children or even the soft and cuddly Steiff characters, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
If you already know what the Toniebox and Tonies characters are, no need to scroll – you can jump straight to our round up of the best by clicking below. Otherwise read on to learn more about the Toniebox, Tonie Characters and how the Toniebox compares to the Yoto player.
What is a Toniebox audio player?
The Toniebox is a child friendly wifi-enabled speaker with cushioned, sustainable fabric and water repellent sides.
Unlike traditional audio books or amazon devices, the Tonies music box works with compatible Tonie characters, which when placed on top, automatically play content including stories, music or other audio content.
The Toniebox speaker comes in a choice of six different colours and is recommended for children aged 3 and above. Easy to control, the ‘ears’ on top control the volume whilst you can skip to the next song or next chapter by tapping the side of the box.
What are Tonies Characters?
Magnetic Tonies characters measure approximately two inches tall, are hand painted and hard wearing and can be placed onto the Toniebox to automatically play their content. You can buy Tonie figures that are music based, story based or even education based, with over 140 Tonie characters available in a range of themes. These fun characters also are fun for imaginative and creative play.
Whilst officially Tonies are aimed at children aged 3+ (for safety reasons), the stories can easily be enjoyed by younger children with full parental supervision.
What is a Creative Tonie?
The Creative Tonie can be personalised and configured via the website with 90 minutes audio of your choice – anything from stories to music, simply dragging and dropping the files from your computer to set him up.
Creative Tonie characters are now available in a range of inclusive skin tones too as well as special edition Creative Tonies such as the Father Christmas Tonie figure below.
The Best Tonies Characters to buy today
Whether you’re buying Tonie characters for a toddler, a three year old, some classic Tonies or options to help your child get to sleep at night – here’s our thoughts on the best Toniebox characters to add to your child’s audio library.
Best Tonies Bundles
A Tonie bundle is a great way to start your collection, with a Toniebox and a selection of Tonie Characters included. They’re a great option when gifting a Toniebox to friends of family and come in a range of options including:
- Create your own Toniebox bundle – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie and up to 5 £14.99 Tonies of your choice.
- Disney Favourites Bundle 2 – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Winnie the Pooh, Alladin and Finding Nemo.
- Julia Donaldson Classics Bundle – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man
- Paw Patrol Crew Bundle – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Chase, Skye and Marshall
- Songs, Stories and Sleep Starter Bundle, including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Puss in Boots and other fairy tales, Bedtime Songs and Lullabies and Playtime & Action songs
- Sleeptime Essentials Bundle – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Nature Sounds, White Noise and In the Night Garden
- Preschool Classics Bundle – including Toniebox, Creative Tonie, Tonies – Spot fun with Friends, Oi Frog, Playtime & Action Songs
Each Toniebox bundle comes with a choice of colours and a Creative Tonie in a range of skin tones from beige to mid brown and dark brown.
What are the best new Tonies?
We want to ensure this post stays current and up to date, so as such, will be regularly reviewing the Tonies offering to see what new characters have arrived and are coming soon so that you can look forward to adding to your Tonies library. As of October 2023, here are a few of the newest Tonies to get your hands on that we think will quickly become popular tonies. Be warned, new tonies do tend to sell out quickly, but they will come back in stock.
Calm Creative Tonie
A recent collaboration with Mindfulness and meditation app Calm, this creative tonie comes preloaded with 50 minutes of mindful activities including breathing exercises, mindful activities and sleeo stories, along with an additional 40 minutes to add your own content to help calm and relax little ones before bed.
Running Time (90 mins – 50 preloaded)
RRP – £14.99
Encanto Tonie
A long-awaited addition for 2023, based on the multi-award winning Disney film, Encanto, this adorable Tonie features some of the best-loved songs from the movie (including We Don’t Talk About Bruno and The Family Madigral) and the Encanto story in both English and Spanish.
Running Time: 58 minutes
RRP – £14.99
The Large Family Tonic (Five Minutes Peace)
One of our girl’s favourite stories from author Jill Murphy (RIP) can now be found in Tonies form, with a collection of short stories including Five Minutes Peace, All in One Piece, A Piece of Cake, A Quiet Night In and Mr Large in Charge. Perfect bedtime stories.
Running Time: 43 minutes
RRP – £14.99
Best Toniebox characters for babies and toddlers
Whilst the Tonie Toniebox and Tonie figures are officially recommended for ages 3 and above, younger children can certainly benefit from the content and enjoy Tonie characters with full parental supervision. If you’re using your Toniebox with younger children, here are the best Tonies figures for babies and toddlers.
Best Tonies for 1 year olds
In the Night Garden Iggle Piggle
One of the best Tonies for one year olds, this ITNG Tonie chracater can help little ones with their bedtime routine thanks to the familiar songs and music from In the Night Garden, joining Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and friends as they head through the night garden on their journey to the land of nod.
RRP £14.99
NEW – Sleepy Friends Lullaby Melodies with Sleepy Sheep
Part of the Sleepy Friends Collection, this super cute sleepy sheep tonie is loaded with 140 minutes of soothing and relaxing instrumental music combined with different nature sounds to help create a sense of calm at bedtime! Only available at Tonies.
£14.99
Best Tonies for 2 year olds
Spot’s Fun with Friends
Although officially recommended for children over 3, the fun sound effects, songs and calming story of Spot is a great first Tonie for young children to listen to and ideal for snuggling up in bed! With 10 titles, this tonie character has a running time of 30 minutes.
RRP £14.99
On the Road with Peppa Pig
One of the best Tonies characters for 2 year olds! If you’re looking for an option to entertain babies and toddlers on long car journeys, then On the Road with Peppa Pig is a great choice.
A fun selection of stories, music and special effects from the much loved TV series including Peppa on Holiday, Peppa going Skiing, Miss Rabbit’s Day Off, George’s Balloon and more.
RRP £14.99
Best Tonies for 3 year olds
Peter Rabbit Collection
We love this collection of classic Beatrix Potter tales. Children will love joining the antics of Peter Rabbit and his sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail as they have fun with Benjamin Bunny, Mr Tod and The Flopsy Bunnies.
With a running time of 65 minutes, it’s excellent value for money too.
RRP £14.99
Oi Frog and Friends Tonie
Read by comedian David Mitchell these silly rhyming tales will have your kids quite literally laughing out loud. From Oi Frog to Oi Dog, Oi Cat and even an Oi Duck Billed Platypus, there are. 6 fun rhyming stories to enjoy full of silliness and fun. Running time 35 minutes.
£14.99
Best Tonies for.4 year olds
Barbie Princess Adventure
In this fun Barbie adventure lasting just over an hour, Barbie trades places with Princess Amelia, who just happens to look almost identical!
With lots of fun songs to sing along to, this musical celebration is all about being yourself!
RRP £14.99
Gabby’s Dollhouse Tonie Character
Gabby has become big news in 2022, with some Gabby Toys predicted to be some of the best seling toys this Christmas. Whilst she may go in and out of stock, this adorable handpainted Gabby Tonie Figure includes two adventures with Gabby and The Gabby Cats!
Be warned – the theme song is catchy!
Best Tonies characters for 5 year olds
The Magic Faraway Tree – Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
This one brings back soooo many memories and is a book I am so pleased to see join the Tonie character library.
This audiobook takes children on a Journey with Joe, Beth and Frannie (who’s name is far more politically correct these days!) as they meet new friends Silky and Moon-Face and head to a new land at the top of the tree.
Even better, it’s read by none other than Kate Winslet. Add to cart!
RRP £14.99
Roald Dahl’s Matilda Tonie
Since the Matilda Musical was released, this Roald Dahl classic has quickly become one of the most popular Tonies. Children will love listening to the adventures of magical Matilda Wormwood, Miss Honey and the horrible headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Running time 86 minutes (official age recommendation six plus but parental guidance recommended)
RRP £14.99
Best Steiff Tonies Characters
A fairly new edition to the Tonies characters collection, the new collaboration between Tonies and Steiff sees a brand new collection of , soft and cuddly tonies. These high quality and adorably soft plush teddies still harness the power of audio when placed on top of the Tonies toniebox. Here are our favourite Stieff Tonies characters:
Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends Hoppie the Rabbit
Every evening when Lisa’s toy shop closes and it gets dark magical things happen. The moon light brings Lita Lamb, Hoppie Rabbit and Jimmy Bear to life and together, they create some wonderful adventures.
Hoppie the Rabbit Soft Cuddly Friends Tonie Steiff character contains six delightful bedtime stories narrated by Rob Rackstraw.
Running time 64 minutes. RRP £29.99
Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends Lita Lamb
The Second Steiff Tonies Character in the NEW Steiff Tonies collaboration Lita Lamb is always there when help is needed. The six adorable stories featured on this Steiff Tonie are all about how Lita breaks the ice and makes new friends.
Running Time – 68 minutes RRP £29.99
Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends Jimmy Bear
The final character in the Steiff Tonies collection, we couldn’t include Jimmy Bear – I mean just look at him. The Steiff Tonies not only look great out on display in your child’s bedroom, but play some great audio too.
Jimmy is a loyal and very affectionate bear who adores his friends. Cheeky by nature but soft at heart, he loves to solve problems and rescue his friend Lita Lamb and Hoppie the Rabbit.
Running time – 69 minutes. RRP £29.99
Classic Toniebox characters
Mr Men & Little Miss (Mr Tickle)
It’s no surprise that Mr TIckle features in my round up of Best Tonie characters – we are HUGE Mr Men fans in this house and as a child of the 80s, I love nothing more than sharing the stories I loved so much myself as a child.
As well as the original Mr Tickle story, this Tonie includes a variety of other mischevious escapades that are guarenteed to make them laugh out loud!
RRP £14.99
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Suitable for older children aged six plus, this Roald Dahl classic is bought to life in audio form.
When orphan James is sent to live with his evil aunts Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker he is sad and lonely. Then one day, a giant peach starts to grow in the garden.
Soon, James finds himself on a magical adventure he coulld never have imagined, befriending some fun insects along the way!
RRP £14.99
Educational Tonies Characters
National Geographic Dinosaurs
Suitable for ages five and above, this Tonie sends kids back in time on a
prehistoric journey to learn all about dinosaurs.
Heavily speech-based, and packed full of factual and detailed content, children will love learning something new as they snuggle up before bed.
RRP £14.99
Horrible Histories Rotten Romans
With some slightly more grown-up content due to the nature of the Roman’s gruesome nature, this educational yet funny Tonie is packed full of fun facts about Roman times – great for school projects and learning about history. Recommended for ages 7+ with a running time of just over an hour
RRP £14.99
Best Disney Tonies Characters
Moana
The much loved music from Disney’s Moana, children will love singing along to classics such as You’re Welcome, How Far I’ll Go and Shiny, before settling down to listen to the story,
RRP £14.99
The Little Mermaid
With the live action movie due out very soon, this Tonie is sure to be pretty popular for the foreseeable future. Featuring classic songs from the movie including Under the Sea and my personal favourite, Part of your World as well as the full Little Mermaid Story, this is a must have Tonie to add to your Tonie library.
RRP £14.99
Best Toniebox characters for older children
Since our original Tonies review back in 2020, Tonies are slowly introducing more characters for older children – which is something I very much welcome! I have always said that Tonies are more suited to young children (whilst the Yoto player is perhaps better suited to juniors) but certainly watch this space. New Tonie characters are being released all the time but these are the most suitable Tonie characters for older children.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Another favourite from my 9 year old (but probably suitable for ages 7 and above) is Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which follows Greg Heffley, as he writes in his diary about his experiences at middleschool – a great look at emotions including happiness, sadness and friendship.
RRP £14.99
How to train your dragon Tonie
Children will love following the adventures of dragon trainer Hiccup and his dragon Toothless on the island of Berk, the world’s first dragon-Viking utopia. High energy fun for children aged 6 and above.
Running time: 35 minutes
RRP £14.99
Incredibles Tonie
New for 2023, the Incredibles family have landed, with an action packed story for children aged 6 and above. Can Mr Incredible, Elastigirl and their family save the world from the evil robot?
Running time: 60 minutes
RRP £14.99
Best Tonies characters for Bedtime
Disney Baby Lullabies
Dreaming of that elusive full night’s sleep or the day your baby sleeps through the night for the very first time?
This choice might just become a staple part of your bedtime routine, featuring classic lullabies and soothing Disney songs to listen to before bed including nursery rhymes ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ and ‘Brahm’s Lullaby’,
RRP £14.99
Nap Time Tonie
If your little one is refusing to nap or struggling to drift off at bedtime, this may be your new best friend. Nap Time offers 120 minutes of white noise sounds that can calm, relax and settle them into a deep sleep.
RRP £14.99
Best Julia Donaldson Tonies / Toniebox Characters
Julia Donaldsons’ picture books are a childhood right of passage, and there is a great range of her classics in the Tonies library. Here are our favourites;
The Gruffalo
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.”
We all know this story so it’s no surprise that this is one of the most popular characters. These comforting rhyming tales are so lovely to listen to read aloud. A great one to snuggle up before bed with your little ones.
My girls ADORE Zog (especially since visiting the new Zog playground at Warwick Castle)
The keenest dragon at Dragon School, he’s super enthusiastic, but very accident prone. Luckily for him, Lucy comes and helps repair all his bumps and bruises. Can she help him with his final test?
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What are the best Christmas Tonies?
Father Christmas Tonie (Creative)
With 90 minutes of storage space, you can add whatever Christmas content you like to this adorable Santa tonie – from carols, to jokes, Christmas stories to even messages from the elves during advent!
RRP £11.99
The Snowman / The Snowman and the Dog
Two beautiful Christmas stories in one, these much-loved Christmas classics make the perfect bedtime story in December. Read by Matthew Macfadyen and Benedict Cumberbatch this Tonie lasts 17 minutes.
RRP – £14.99
Where to buy Tonies characters UK
The best place to see. the full range of Tonies figures, benefit from bundle deals, check out latest offers and support a smaller business is by shopping with the brand direct. The characters are also sold on Amazon – see current deals below.
Where can I buy second hand Toniebox characters?
Tonies are incredibly popular but you can still sometimes pick them up 2nd hand. Check out eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and local Facebook groups to sell and buy secondhand characters.
How can I get free Tonies Characters?
If you register at Tonies, you can sign up for a unique referal code. Share with your friends and if they can get £15 off their Toniebox, whilst you also earn a £15 voucher to spend across the Yoto Store. Happy Shopping! You can also get 4 characters for the price of 3. Simply add 4 toniebox characters to your basket and the cost of the cheapest item will be deducted at checkout! Woohoo!
Don’t forget to keep checking back to this post, as we will continue to update with NEW characters as they are released.
How should I store my Tonies characters?
Tonie figures are quite small, so you may be worried about your child losing or accidentally misplacing items from their tonies library. In order to keep all your tonie characters safe and close at hand when you need them, you may also want to invest in some storage.
Here are some tonies storage options you want to consider:
tonie Carry Case
Available in a choice of six colours (to compliment or contrast the colour of their box), this handy carry case can store not only the toniebox but also up to twenty one characters (dependent on their size of course!) -with a robust and hardwearing shell and integrated carry handle its ideal for travel.
RRP £19.99
Looking for Tonies shelving or travel storage?
There are lots of fun and practical ways to display your chaaracters in the home as well as storing them safely during travel. Check out our round up of the best tonies shelving and storage below.
Should I buy a Toniebox or a Yoto Player?
You can see a full comparison between the toniebox and Yoto Player on my Yoto Review here.
