What Are Smiskis? All About the Mysterious Glow-in-the-Dark Figurines
What is a Smiski?
Ever seen a small green figure appear in the corner of a room? Then you've probably seen a Smiski!
Smiskis are green glow-in-the-dark collectible figures from Japan known for their mysterious character and funny poses. They prefer to hide in corners of rooms and between books, plants or on a desk. But don't forget the toilet or bathroom either! During the day they are almost unnoticeable, but as soon as it gets dark they start to glow thanks to the glow-in-the-dark material they are made of!
Where does the name Smiski come from?
The name Smiski is derived from the Japanese word "sumi", meaning "corner". This is no coincidence, because according to the story, these Japanese collectible figures like to live in small corners and hidden places where they secretly watch!
Who makes Smiski?
Smiski was developed in 2015 by the Japanese company Dreams, the same company behind the popular Sonny Angel.
After the success of Sonny Angel, Dreams wanted to develop a figurine that would appeal to an even wider audience. The result? That was Smiski! A minimalist, gender-neutral collectible with a unique look.
Why are Smiskis so popular?
There are several reasons why Smiski blind boxes have so many fans worldwide. We have listed them for you below:
- Glow-in-the-dark: The most famous feature of Smiski is that they glow in the dark. This creates a playful effect and makes them extra fun to display and admire when it gets dark.
- Surprise element: Just like Sonny Angels, Smiskis are sold in blind boxes. You never know exactly which figure you will get. That makes every purchase exciting!
- Funny poses: From stretching and sleeping to exercising and working: every Smiski has its own posture and personality. Something for everyone!
- Perfect for small spaces: Smiskis are compact and fit almost anywhere. Whether it's on your desk, bookshelf, nightstand or between your plants: they feel at home everywhere and brighten up any spot.
- Social media: TikTok and Instagram have played a major role in the popularity of Smiski. Especially videos in which the figures light up in the dark are viewed millions of times.
Which Smiski series are there?
Dozens of different Smiski-series have now been released. Each series is completely unique and has its own theme!
Popular series include the Living Series, Bed Series, Bath Series, Toilet Series, Yoga Series, Museum Series, Work Series, Cheer Series, Moving Series, Sunday Series and the Hippers Series. View all Smiski series we sell here.
What are Secret Smiski's?
Every blind box series contains a secret figure: the so-called Secret Smiski. These figures are much rarer than the regular figures and often have a special design. Well-known Secret Smiski's are: The Scream, Birth of Venus, The Thinker, Twin Angels, Sunflower, King Tut, Lucky Cat, Teddy and Dog Walk
For many series, the chance of finding a Secret is about 1 in 144. Super rare, then! And that's precisely why they're so popular with collectors.
How to recognize a genuine Smiski?
Due to their growing popularity, counterfeit figures are also appearing. You can recognize a genuine Smiski figure by a high-quality matte finish, a strong glow-in-the-dark glow, clear details in the plastic, an official Dreams marking on the underside and original packaging from Dreams.
Do you want to be sure you are buying an original Smiski? Then head over to our webshop. We are an official reseller of Smiski.
Why do people collect Smiski's?
The glow-in-the-dark figures combine everything collectors love. You never know which figure you'll get, the design is cute and minimalistic, you can find rare Secret Smiski's, and the glow-in-the-dark effect makes every Smiski extra special. Whether they're hidden among your books or secretly peeking from a shelf, they certainly look good! And that's exactly why more and more people are filling their homes with these green (and in some series, also blue) figures.