Jellycat Summer 2026 UK: Every New Design, Prices and Where to Buy Including Sold-Out Picks

The Jellycat Summer 2026 collection has landed. And if you have been anywhere near UK parenting communities, toy collector groups, or social media in May 2026, you already know the response has been extraordinary.

Launched on 12 May 2026, the Jellycat High Summer 2026 lineup has been described by official UK stockist Kismet Blackwood as "the most ocean-inspired, sunshine-soaked collection we have seen yet". It features 14 new coastal-themed characters that continue the brand's unstoppable momentum as the UK's most searched toy brand, generating 1.8 million monthly searches and a 22 per cent year-on-year growth rate that overtook LEGO in August 2025.

This guide covers every new design, current UK retail prices, which designs are already selling out, where to buy them now, and how EcoKartUK is becoming the go-to destination when official stockists sell out.

Jellycat High Summer 2026: The Coastal Collection Explained

The summer 2026 collection is built around a coastal grandma aesthetic, blending ocean creatures, sunshine characters, and nautical outfit additions into one cohesive, irresistible seasonal lineup. It balances brand new characters making their Jellycat debut alongside returning fan favourites brought back by popular demand.

Brand New Characters: Maffles Manatee, Roarwell Sea Lion and More

These designs are appearing for the first time in the Jellycat catalogue.

Maffles Manatee. The undisputed star of the Summer 2026 drop. A wonderfully squishy, pale grey manatee with signature ultra-soft Jellycat plush and an irresistibly gentle embroidered face. Maffles is already generating the strongest collector interest of any new 2026 design. Brand new and never seen before, it's already the subject of intense search activity for the Jellycat Maffles Manatee UK. When official stock runs out, the preloved market will be the only option.

Roarwell Sea Lion. A large, expressive sea lion character with Jellycat's signature exaggerated features and impossibly soft fur. The Jellycat Roarwell Sea Lion buy UK search is already generating strong commercial-intent traffic from parents and collectors alike.

Keli Pelican. A brilliantly characterful pelican with an oversized beak that has attracted particular attention on social media. The Jellycat Keli Pelican UK design represents Jellycat's continued expansion into coastal bird territory.

Puddlesea Bunny. A coastal reimagining of the iconic Jellycat bunny design. The Jellycat Puddlesea Bunny UK combines the beloved bunny silhouette with summer ocean theming. Already one of the most searched new designs in the collection.

Pinchsnap Crab. A characterful crab design with wide googly eyes and Jellycat's signature soft construction. Crabs are notoriously popular in Jellycat's seasonal repertoire.

Fancy Carp. An unexpected and charming addition. A decorative koi-style carp with elaborate fin details rendered in Jellycat's signature plush. Already attracting collector attention for its distinctiveness.

Returning Fan Favourites: Gobfrey Whale Shark and Amuseables Coral

These designs have returned for Summer 2026 following enormous demand.

Gobfrey Whale Shark. Arguably the most beloved ocean character in Jellycat's entire catalogue. The Jellycat Gobfrey Whale Shark 2026 return has been met with genuine excitement across UK Jellycat communities. Its combination of impressive size, spotted pattern, and wide grinning face made it a viral phenomenon during its original release. It returned for Summer 2026 by popular demand and is already selling through rapidly at official stockists.

Amuseables Coral. The beloved coral reef character returns as part of the coastal theme. Its distinctive fan-shaped design and vibrant colouring make it a natural fit for the summer 2026 coastal aesthetic.

Outfit Collections: Bartholomew Bear Seafarer and Larry Lobster Sailor

The Summer 2026 outfit additions dress existing Jellycat characters in seasonal coastal attire.

Bartholomew Bear Seafarer Outfit. The beloved Bartholomew Bear dressed in a nautical seafarer costume. A perfect combination of an established favourite with fresh seasonal relevance.

Larry Lobster Sailor Outfit. Larry Lobster, already a Jellycat classic, receives a sailor outfit addition that completes the coastal collection's nautical theme perfectly.

Jellycat Summer 2026: Full Character Price Guide UK RRP

Prices vary between stockists and sizes. The most expensive piece in the broader Spring Summer 2026 range is the Jellycat Thimble Turtle at £79.95, reflecting its premium size and detailed construction.

Which Summer 2026 Designs Have Already Sold Out?

The combination of enormous demand, reduced independent stockist supply following Jellycat's 2025 supply changes, and the brand's increasingly collector-focused community means Jellycat summer sold out UK searches are already generating significant traffic just weeks after the 12 May launch.

The designs experiencing the fastest sell-through at official stockists are:

Gobfrey Whale Shark. Returning by popular demand means existing demand was already queued up before launch day. Initial stock at major stockists moved within days.

Maffles Manatee. The breakout new character of the collection. Social media attention on this design is exceptionally strong and driving rapid sell-through.

Puddlesea Bunny. Anything in the Jellycat bunny lineage sells quickly. The Puddlesea variant's coastal theming makes it particularly attractive as a summer gift.

Thimble Turtle. Limited quantities at the premium price point mean this sold through faster than all other designs at stockists who received limited allocation.

When these designs sell out at official UK stockists, EcoKartUK becomes the most reliable source. Quality-checked preloved listings appear within days of sell-out events as collectors list duplicates and parents who bought them for gifts pass them on.

Where to Buy Jellycat Summer 2026 in the UK

Official Stockists

The Jellycat Summer 2026 collection UK buying journey starts with official authorised stockists. These retailers received the collection on 12 May 2026 and are the source of new, retail-priced stock.

Kismet Blackwood. One of the most active Jellycat stockists in the UK, Kismet received the Summer 2026 collection on launch day and has been documenting the range extensively. An excellent starting point for in-stock availability checking.

Jeremy's Home Store. A premium independent gift retailer with strong Jellycat allocation. Good source for price checking across the full Summer 2026 range.

Maison White. Consistently stocks Jellycat seasonal collections with online ordering and UK delivery.

Maple Gifts. Another reliable independent stockist with regular Jellycat restocks.

Paper Tiger. Scottish independent with a strong Jellycat range and UK-wide delivery.

Selfridges General Stores. London's Oxford Street, Manchester's Trafford Centre and Exchange Square, and Birmingham's Bullring all carry summer seasonal stock.

What to Do When They Are Sold Out: EcoKartUK Preloved

When official stockists sell out of Jellycat's summer 2026 designs, the search moves online, and the preloved market becomes the primary destination.

EcoKartUK is the specialist quality-checked preloved Jellycat platform. New summer 2026 listings appear within days of sell-out events as the natural turnover of the Jellycat collector community creates availability.

Why EcoKartUK for sold-out Summer 2026 designs:

Every listing is inspected and authenticated before going live.

The condition is graded honestly, from Very Good Condition through Excellent.

Soft toys are cleaned before dispatch.

Pricing is fair relative to market value, significantly below panic-purchase premiums on unverified platforms.

Fast UK delivery to wherever you are.

Browse EcoKartUK's Jellycat collection regularly. New summer 2026 listings appear frequently as the collector community rotates.

Is Jellycat Becoming a Serious Collector's Item in 2026?

Yes, definitively. 'Jellycat collector UK 2026' is a growing search category for good reason.

Jellycat plush has been identified as one of the top five collectibles set to explode in value in 2026, according to collector market analysis. The brand's combination of limited seasonal production runs, annual retirements, supply scarcity, and an enormous and growing adult collector community creates the conditions for genuine collectible appreciation.

The kidult segment, adult buyers purchasing toys for personal enjoyment and collection rather than for children, is one of the fastest-growing categories in the UK toy market. Jellycat sits at the centre of this trend. The Amuseable range in particular has driven enormous adult collector interest, with individual pieces displayed in home offices, gifted between adults, and collected systematically across seasonal drops.

Retired seasonal designs from previous Jellycat summer and winter collections regularly sell for two to three times their original retail price on the preloved market within months of launch. This pattern is already being seen with early 2025 seasonal designs.

For collectors considering Jellycat as an investment in the UK in 2026, the guidance from the collector community is consistent: buy designs you love, from current seasonal drops, as soon as possible after launch. The ones that resonate most with the community appreciate most rapidly.

Jellycat Spring Summer 2026 Collection: What Else Is Available?

Alongside the High Summer 2026 coastal drop, the broader Spring Summer 2026 season includes additional designs launched earlier in the spring window.

Rosie Lea's Mug of Tea. A quintessentially British Amuseable design. A smiling mug of tea with the signature Jellycat face. Immediately beloved by the British Jellycat community and already selling strongly.

Amuseables Steepy Tea Bag. Companion to Rosie Lea. A dunked tea bag with characterful embroidered features. Part of Jellycat's tea-themed Amuseable additions.

Amuseables Carrot Cake. A slice of carrot cake with the signature Amuseable face. Continuing Jellycat's successful food character strategy.

Skipson Lamb. A spring lamb character arriving at perfect seasonal timing.

Thimble Turtle. The premium large turtle is at £79.95. Already sold out at several stockists.

Amuseables Siofra Shamrock. A spring seasonal design for the Irish market that has attracted UK collector interest.

Jellycat Amuseables Sun Roller Skates. A sunshine character on roller skates. A perfect summer design that has generated a strong social media response.

Best Jellycat Summer 2026 Gifts for Kids by Age and Budget

For Babies and Toddlers (0 to 3 Years)

Puddlesea Bunny (small). The coastal bunny is perfect for little hands and safe for all ages. Priced accessibly and beautifully themed for summer.

Skipson Lamb. Soft, gentle, and perfectly sized for toddler cuddles.

Budget: Under £25 for small sizes.

For Pre-Schoolers (3 to 6 Years)

Maffles Manatee. The perfect size for imaginative play. Children this age adore the squishy, round manatee shape.

Roarwell Sea Lion. Expressive and fun. Great for storytelling play.

Budget: £25 to £40.

For School-Age Kids (6 to 10 Years)

Gobfrey Whale Shark. The impressive size and recognisable design make this a genuinely exciting gift for older children who understand what they are receiving.

Keli Pelican. The comedic beak design appeals hugely to older children with a developed sense of humour.

Budget: £35 to £50.

For Adults and Collectors

Thimble Turtle. The premium piece of the season. A statement addition to any JellyCat collection.

Fancy Carp. The most distinctive new design of the collection. Appeals to collectors seeking the unusual.

Rosie Lea's Mug of Tea. The most British Amuseable design of the year. Perfect adult gift for tea lovers.

Budget: £25 to £80 depending on design and size.

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Shop Preloved Jellycat Summer Designs at EcoKartUK: From £8

The Jellycat Summer 2026 collection is exceptional. But exceptional things sell out fast. When official stockists run dry, EcoKartUK is where the search continues and succeeds.

Quality checked. Condition graded. Authenticity verified. Fast UK delivery. Preloved Jellycat summer designs from £8, with new listings appearing regularly as the UK's Jellycat community naturally circulates stock.

Whether you are hunting for a Maffles Manatee your child has been asking for, a Gobfrey Whale Shark that sold out before you could order, a Puddlesea Bunny for a summer birthday, or any other summer 2026 design, your search starts and ends at EcoKartUK.

Browse the full EcoKartUK Jellycat collection today and explore toys under £10 for accessible summer finds.