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Sad Nuggie Licensing Takes Off with Fresh Drops in Apparel, Publishing, and Puzzles

Posted on August 6, 2025 by
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As summer winds down, Sad Nuggie is ramping up with a growing licensing program and a fresh lineup of product launches landing just in time for fall. This emotional icon continues to resonate with fans through new partnerships in apparel, publishing, and puzzles.

SWIFTPOD Partnership Brings Sad Nuggie Apparel to Five Below and Beyond

Sad Nuggie has teamed up with on-demand platform SWIFTPOD to release a line of fun-design T-shirts available now online at Walmart.com and arriving at Five Below this fall. The launch marks Sad Nuggie’s official retail debut at Five Below, a move sparked by fan demand on social media. Whether you’re feeling mildly unhinged or just emotionally crispy, there’s a shirt that lets you wear your feels (literally) on your sleeve.

Comic Book Debut with Andrews McMeel Launches August 5

After a successful summer presale, Sad Nuggie’s first comic book, Life Is Sweet and Sour, officially launched on August 5 from publisher Andrews McMeel. This comic book is a page-by-page dive into Sad Nuggie’s world of awkward moments, anxious thoughts, and little victories, all served with Nuggie’s creative artwork and signature humor.

Puzzle with Ceaco/Buffalo Games Available Now

Looking for a screen-free break? Sad Nuggie has also teamed up with Ceaco/Buffalo Games to release a 300-piece puzzle, now available at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. The design is a vibrant collage of Sad Nuggie’s most iconic looks, and each box includes a full-size bonus poster. It’s perfect for Nuggie fans or anyone who wants to get in their feels over tiny cardboard pieces.

These new launches highlight Sad Nuggie’s continued rise in the licensing world, especially with growing fan love among Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Whether you’re reading, puzzling, or showing up to brunch in a Nuggie tee, there are more ways than ever to connect with your favorite moody Nuggie.

What’s next for Nuggie? Stay tuned…there’s more on the way.