Three Anniversary Releases, Three Different Roles
The Sonny Angel anniversary line is not a single product type. The 17th Anniversary Figure is a standalone commemorative figure with a thank-you theme. The 19th Anniversary Edition is a limited figure with exclusive motifs and celebratory styling. The 20th ANNIVERSARY with Guide Book is a 196-page visual history that includes two exclusive mini figures. Comparing them means comparing what each one asks of your shelf, your budget, and your collecting goals.
Below, the supplied catalog records are the only source for specifications. Where a detail is not confirmed, it is noted as a limitation rather than assumed.
What Each Anniversary Release Actually Includes
- Sonny Angel 17th Anniversary Figure – To My Cherished Dear: Released to commemorate Sonny Angel’s 17th anniversary in 2021, this special collectible carries a warm message of gratitude from Sonny Angel to fans. It is a figure-only release, so it suits collectors who want a display piece rather than a book or a multi-item set.
Sonny Angel 17th Anniversary Figure – To My Cherished Dear - Sonny Angel 19th Anniversary: Created to honor 19 years of Sonny Angel, this special edition incorporates exclusive motifs and celebratory styling that distinguish it from previous collections. The 19th Anniversary Edition is positioned as a distinct limited figure, not a reissue of earlier anniversary designs.
Sonny Angel 19th Anniversary - Sonny Angel 20th ANNIVERSARY with Guide Book: Inside the book, you’ll find a complete visual catalog of 1,482 Sonny Angel products, featuring stunning photos, series names, and individual release dates. The 20th Anniversary release is primarily a reference book, making it a different kind of purchase from a single figure.
The 17th Anniversary Figure: A Personal Thank-You Note
The 17th Anniversary Figure stands out for its message. Sonny Angel appears in his classic standing pose with a clean white T-shirt printed with “To my cherished dear” and a pink SA heart logo. The minimal white, pink, and soft neutral palette makes it easy to display alongside other Sonny Angel mini figures or kawaii shelf decor. The anniversary-themed backing card adds hearts, stars, flowers, cake, rainbow, and music notes, plus the message “Thank you for always being by my side. May you always be blessed with happiness.”
Because it was not designed as a regular blind box series, it appeals to collectors who want a known, specific figure rather than a surprise. The supplied record does not list a figure height, material, or age recommendation for this release, so those details cannot be compared here.
The 19th Anniversary Edition: Commemorative Craftsmanship
The 19th Anniversary Edition is described as a limited collection with exclusive motifs and celebratory styling. It is made from ATBC-PVC, noted for durability, smooth finish, and fine display quality. The supplied record gives a figure size of approximately W45 × H94 mm and a product weight of approximately 176g, plus a premium anniversary box that protects the figure and makes it gift-ready.
That box and the material note are the main practical differences from the 17th figure. If you want a display-friendly figure with a stated material and a gift-ready package, the 19th record gives you more to work with. The record does not confirm a specific anniversary year or a message printed on the figure, so those points should not be assumed.
The 20th Anniversary Guide Book: A Reference Set, Not a Single Figure
The 20th ANNIVERSARY with Guide Book is an A5-size, 196-page bilingual Japanese and English volume. It catalogs 1,482 Sonny Angel products with photos, series names, and release dates, and includes community highlights such as the 20th Anniversary Rabbit Popularity Contest results and selected Photo Contest entries. It also comes with two exclusive limited-edition mini figures — Sonny Angel and Robby Angel — each wearing a commemorative crown.
This is the only one of the three releases that pairs a book with figures. It suits collectors who want a reference volume and a small anniversary set in one purchase. The supplied record lists an official release date of January 17, 2025 (may vary by region), but it does not give the height or material of the two bonus figures, so they cannot be compared to the 17th or 19th figures on those terms.
Side-by-Side: What the Catalog Confirms
The table below uses only supplied facts. Blank or unconfirmed details are left out rather than guessed.
- 17th Anniversary Figure: Figure only; released 2021; white T-shirt with “To my cherished dear” and pink SA heart; anniversary backing card; no figure size, material, or age range confirmed in the supplied record.
- 19th Anniversary Edition: Figure only; ATBC-PVC material; approx. W45 × H94 mm; approx. 176g; premium anniversary box; exclusive motifs and celebratory styling; no specific anniversary year or printed message confirmed.
- 20th ANNIVERSARY with Guide Book: A5, 196-page bilingual guide book; 1,482-product visual catalog; two exclusive crowned mini figures (Sonny Angel and Robby Angel); official release date January 17, 2025 (may vary by region); bonus figure size and material not confirmed.
Which One Fits Your Collection?
If you want a single, sentimental figure that reads as a thank-you note to fans, the 17th Anniversary Figure is the most direct choice. Its minimal design and packaging message make it a natural fit for a dedicated Sonny Angel shelf or a kawaii display.
If you prefer a figure with a stated material, a listed size and weight, and a gift-ready box, the 19th Anniversary Edition gives you more concrete specifications to plan around. It is also the better fit if you value commemorative styling over a printed message.
If your goal is reference and completeness, the 20th Anniversary Guide Book is the outlier: it is a book first and a figure set second. It suits collectors who want a visual history of 1,482 products and are happy to receive two small crowned figures as a bonus rather than a full-size anniversary figure.
What the Records Do Not Settle
The supplied records do not give a common age range, safety warning, or care instruction across these three releases, so this comparison cannot rank them on child suitability. The 17th figure’s material and height are not confirmed, and the 20th guide book’s bonus figures are not specified by size or material. Treat any claim about those details as unverified until the product listing states it.
For collectors comparing limited figures, the practical takeaway is to match the release to your purpose: a message-driven figure, a specified commemorative figure, or a reference book with bonus figures. Each serves a different part of a Sonny Angel collection.
