Minions & Monsters Toys Are Here: The Complete 2026 Guide to Moose Toys’ New Blind-Box Line Before the Movie
The short version: Minions & Monsters, the new Illumination movie, hits theaters July 1, 2026 — and the official toy line from Moose Toys is already rolling out. It runs $2.99 to $29.99, headlined by $3.99 blind-box Cast & Crew mini figures with glow-in-the-dark chase variants, a 12-Minion mini-figure collection, the Fart Blaster Pro, and Sound Stage and Backlot playsets. We're adding the line to Increditoyz soon — here's everything to know before the movie, plus what to shop in the meantime.
Minions & Monsters lands soon — get your blind-box fix today
First Things First: What Is Minions & Monsters?
It's the next big Illumination movie — Minions meet monsters — and it lands in theaters July 1, 2026, right at the start of summer. If you have kids in the 4–10 range, you already know how this goes: the trailer hits, the obsession begins, and by opening weekend every kid on the block has a favorite character and a birthday list to match.
And just like Bluey before the Heeler hype and TADC before the finale, the toys arrive before the movie. Moose Toys is the master toy partner for the film, and the spring 2026 rollout is in full swing — which means right now is the window to learn the line, figure out what fits your kid, and plan ahead of the July rush.
Everything in this guide is from the official line — officially licensed toys from Moose Toys — so when these hit shelves (including ours), you know exactly what's real.
The Minions & Monsters Toy Line, Item by Item
The whole line runs $2.99–$29.99, which is a genuinely family-friendly spread: impulse-buy blind boxes at the bottom, gift-sized playsets at the top. Here's what's in it.
Cast & Crew Blind-Box Mini Figures — $3.99
The headliner, and we'd bet the one your kid asks for first. Each blind box contains one mystery mini figure from the movie's "cast and crew" — and here's the hook collectors will care about: glow-in-the-dark chase variants are hiding in the mix.
If you're new to blind-box collecting, a "chase" is a rare variant version of a figure that shows up far less often than the standard ones. Pulling one is the trading-card equivalent of a holographic — instant playground status. At $3.99 each, this is the kind of toy that works as a checkout add-on, a reward-jar prize, or a party favor that doesn't feel like a throwaway.
Best for: Ages 4+, blind-box collectors, party favors, and small-win moments.
12-Minion Mini-Figure Collection
For the kid who wants the whole crew rather than the mystery hunt, there's a 12-Minion mini-figure collection. This is the completist's path — no luck involved, all twelve Minions at once. It also makes a tidy single gift where a handful of blind boxes might scatter to the corners of your living room.
Best for: Ages 4+, display-shelf kids, and gift-givers who want one box that lands.
Fart Blaster Pro
Look. We're a family store, and we'll say it plainly: the original Fart Blaster is one of the most beloved movie toys of the last decade, and the Fart Blaster Pro is its upgrade. If there is a 5-to-9-year-old in your house, this will be the loudest object you own by July 2. You have been warned, and your kid will adore it.
Best for: Ages 4+, kids with a Minions-grade sense of humor, and parents with a Minions-grade sense of patience.
Sound Stage & Backlot Playsets
At the top of the range ($29.99 and under) are the Sound Stage and Backlot playsets — movie-studio-themed sets that give the mini figures somewhere to live. This is the piece that turns a pile of blind-box pulls into an actual play world, and it's the natural "big gift" of the line for birthdays and holidays.
Best for: Ages 4–8 especially, and any kid collecting the Cast & Crew minis — the playsets are what the figures are for.
Which Minions & Monsters Toys Fit Which Kid?
A quick cheat sheet:
- Ages 4–6: Fart Blaster Pro and the playsets. Big, hands-on, immediate fun — no collecting strategy required.
- Ages 6–10: Cast & Crew blind boxes and the 12-Minion collection. This is peak collect-and-trade age, and the chase variants give them something to hunt for all summer.
- Ages 10–14 and adult collectors: The blind-box minis again — chase variants are where the collector energy lives, and glow-in-the-dark chases tend to become the grail items of any line.
- Gift-givers who just need a safe pick: The 12-Minion collection. Every kid knows the Minions; nobody is disappointed by twelve of them.
Why the Blind-Box Angle Matters (A Note for Collector Families)
Moose Toys is the blind-box and surprise-toy company — they've spent years perfecting the mystery format — and the Cast & Crew minis follow the playbook: a low price point, a full roster to collect, and rare chase figures seeded into the mix.
Two practical tips from a store that lives and breathes this format:
- Chase variants drive the long game. Standard figures are easy to find early in a line's life; chases get harder as the movie window passes and cases sell through. If your kid (or you) wants the glow-in-the-dark variants, the hunting is best done early.
- Duplicates are a feature. Blind boxes mean repeat pulls — which means trading. If your kid has friends collecting the same line, duplicates become currency. Embrace it.
When Can You Get Them at Increditoyz?
Honest answer: we're adding the Minions & Monsters line to the store soon, and we want to get it right rather than rush a half-stocked page. We're a family-owned shop (since 2013), so new lines land when we can stand behind them — officially licensed, properly stocked, fairly priced.
Want first dibs? Join our email list and you'll get a heads-up the moment the line goes live — blind boxes, playsets, Fart Blaster Pro, all of it. With the movie hitting July 1, we expect the first stock to move fast.
Can't wait? If your kid is a mystery-toy kid, our Mystery & Surprise collection is open right now — it's where all our blind-bag and mystery-box toys live, across every brand we carry. Same unboxing thrill, available today, with fast US shipping and free US shipping on orders over $35.
FAQ: Minions & Monsters Toys
When do Minions & Monsters toys come out?
The official Moose Toys line began rolling out in spring 2026, ahead of the movie's July 1, 2026 theatrical release. Increditoyz is adding the line soon — join our email list to be notified the day it lands, or browse our Mystery & Surprise collection in the meantime.
How much do Minions & Monsters toys cost?
The line runs $2.99 to $29.99. The Cast & Crew blind-box mini figures are $3.99 each, with the Sound Stage and Backlot playsets at the top of the range.
What are the Cast & Crew figures?
They're $3.99 blind-box mini figures from the movie — each box holds one mystery character, and rare glow-in-the-dark chase variants are mixed in. They're the collectible heart of the line and the format Moose Toys is famous for.
What ages are Minions & Monsters toys for?
The line is aimed at ages 4+. Younger kids (4–6) gravitate to the Fart Blaster Pro and playsets; the blind-box minis hit hardest with ages 6–10 and with older collectors hunting chase variants.
Are these officially licensed Minions toys?
Yes — the entire line is officially licensed toys from Moose Toys, made as the master toy line for Illumination's Minions & Monsters. As always at Increditoyz, we only carry officially licensed products, never knockoffs.
Increditoyz is a family-owned toy store, online since 2013, carrying officially licensed toys with fast US shipping — free on orders over $35.
