Squishy Duck and Squishy Cube Toys: A Wholesale Guide to the New Arrivals
Two new glitter-gel squishy toys - a smiley-face cube and a pinching duck - sold by the carton of 12 for toy shops, market stalls, fetes and party bags.
Two new novelty lines just landed in the DPack toy range, and both are built for fast, impulse retail: a glitter-gel squishy duck and a smiley-face squishy cube. They are the kind of low-cost, high-turnover items that move off a counter display, fill a party bag or clear a fete stall in an afternoon.
This guide covers what each one is, how they differ, and how the carton-of-12 wholesale format works for a toy shop, market stall or event supplier. For the wider category, see our squishy toys buyer's guide; if you are kitting out a classroom or calm corner, the sensory and fidget toys guide is the better starting point.
The short version
- Two new arrivals: a glitter-gel squishy cube with printed smiley faces and a clear glitter-gel pinching duck.
- Both sold by the carton of 12, in 4 assorted colours, ready for counter and impulse display.
- Featherweight and low-cost - a natural pocket-money, party-bag and fete line with healthy resale margin.
- Melbourne stock, ships Australia-wide; free Melbourne metro delivery over $150 ex GST.
New arrival
What is a squishy duck toy?
The squishy duck is a soft, clear duck filled with fine holographic glitter suspended in a gel. Squeeze, pinch or stretch it and the glitter swirls through the translucent body while the duck springs back into shape - a simple, mesmerising fidget that children pick up and do not put down.
- Clear glitter-gel fill in a smooth, stretchy body
- Bright orange beak and webbed feet with a printed face
- About 17cm long - strong shelf and display-hook presence
- 4 assorted colours, supplied mixed by the carton of 12
New arrival
What is a squishy cube?
The squishy cube is a compact squeeze cube with a clear glitter-gel fill and a printed cartoon face on the front - happy, silly, angry or crying. At 4.5cm it is the classic pocket-money squeeze toy: cheap, collectible as a set of faces, and perfectly sized for a loot bag or a counter scramble tray.
- Clear glitter-gel fill that sparkles as it squashes
- Printed smiley-face expressions, collectible across the set
- Compact 4.5cm cube in a soft, squeezable shell
- 4 assorted colours, supplied mixed by the carton of 12
Side by side
Squishy duck vs squishy cube: which should you stock?
Both are impulse winners - here is how they compare for a retail display.
| Feature | Squishy duck | Squishy cube |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Pinching duck, about 17cm | Squeeze cube, 4.5cm |
| Fill | Clear glitter gel | Clear glitter gel |
| Play | Pinch, squeeze and stretch | Squeeze and squash |
| Carton | Carton of 12, 4 assorted colours | Carton of 12, 4 assorted colours |
| Display | Hook or basket, high visibility | Counter tray or small basket |
| Best for | Older kids, collectors, display hooks | Pocket-money, party bags, fete trays |
Figures are indicative and sold ex GST. Browse the full squishy toys range or talk to the trade desk for a tailored order.
Buying by the carton: how the economics work
Both lines are sold by the carton of 12 in 4 assorted colours, so a single carton gives you a ready-made colour spread for a display. At carton volume the landed cost sits at roughly a couple of dollars a unit ex GST, while novelty squishies typically retail for $5 to $8 each - a healthy impulse margin on a featherweight item that costs almost nothing to freight.
Because they are so light, these dodge the freight problem that weighs down bulkier lines. Buying deeper is simple too - our squishy toys buyer's guide and the bulk squishy dumpling line cover higher-volume packs when a single counter display is not enough. Orders over $150 ex GST ship free across Melbourne metro, with Australia-wide delivery on everything else.
Who buys squishy toys by the carton?
These two lines suit anyone selling or handing out novelty toys in volume:
Toy shops and variety stores
A carton of 12 refills a counter display or scramble tray without tying up shelf space - the kind of add-on sale that lifts basket value at the register.
Market stalls and pop-ups
Low unit cost and bright colours make them an easy yes for weekend markets and pop-up stands, where impulse browsing drives the sale.
School fetes and fundraisers
Cheap, colourful and universally appealing - a reliable prize-table or stall line. For more fundraiser-friendly novelties, see our bulk fundraiser toys guide.
Party bags and loot bags
Featherweight and individually distinct, they drop straight into a loot bag. Our party bag fillers guide has the full bulk range.
Shop the range
New arrivals and best-selling squishies
Wholesale pricing shown ex GST · free Melbourne metro delivery over $150
New - pinching duck
New - smiley cube
Bulk dumpling 24-pack
Squishy string ball
Mixed-colour cartons give you a ready-made display spread - set them out and let the colours sell themselves.
Common questions
Squishy toy FAQs
What are these squishy toys made of?
Both the duck and the cube are a soft, stretchy TPR shell filled with clear glitter gel. There are no loose water beads - the glitter is suspended inside a sealed, clear gel so it swirls when you squeeze.
What ages are they suitable for?
They are novelty squeeze toys aimed at school-age children and older. As with any small novelty item, keep them away from very young children who might mouth parts, and sell them with your usual age guidance.
How many come in a carton?
Each line is sold by the carton of 12, supplied in 4 assorted colours so you get a ready colour spread for a display. The colour mix is assorted, not selectable.
Can I buy a single unit instead of a carton?
These are stocked as wholesale cartons for trade buyers. Single-unit packs come and go with stock - if you need a small quantity, contact the trade desk and we will let you know what is available.
Are they heavy to ship?
No - both are featherweight, so freight stays low even on larger orders. Orders over $150 ex GST ship free across Melbourne metro, with Australia-wide delivery on everything else.
How are these different from sensory fidget toys?
These are retail novelty squeeze toys built for impulse sales and party bags. If you are after calm-corner and classroom sensory tools, our sensory and fidget toys guide covers that range.
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