Cryptozoic revives Cryptkins with creepy-cute collectibles and board game kickstarter

If your Valentine’s gift strategy leans more shared obsession than roses and candles, Cryptozoic’s revived Cryptkins line landed in the exact sweet spot. The Kickstarter campaign, titled Cryptkins - Board Game & Vinyl Figures, brought back the company’s creepy-cute cryptid universe with Series 3 vinyl figures, a plush, enamel pins, puzzles, and a new tabletop game built for people who like their gifts displayable and a little weird.

That is the appeal here: this is not a generic romantic present, it is a personality signal. Cryptkins: Series 3 includes 13 cryptid-inspired collectibles, broken into 10 common figures, two rare chase figures, and one ultra-rare figure that has not been revealed. For couples who bond over fandoms, folklore, horror-comedy, or shelf styling, that mix of mystery and collectability hits harder than another box of chocolates. It also makes sense as an anti-traditional Valentine’s gift because the object itself becomes part of the conversation.

The campaign also gave the franchise its first tabletop game, Cryptkins: On the Loose!, designed for 2-4 players ages 8 and up. Cryptozoic included an exclusive Sasquatch vinyl figure with the game, plus add-on terrain packs, which makes the box feel more like a mini experience than a one-and-done novelty. That matters for gifting, since the best offbeat Valentine’s presents usually give a couple something to do together, not just something to unwrap.

Cryptozoic said the campaign launched on May 26, 2026 and ran through June 25 or June 26, depending on the listing, with rewards slated to ship in March 2027. CEO Shahriar Fouladi said the revival answered fan demand and marked a new chapter for the brand, including the worldwide premiere of the official Cryptkins theme song. The company has leaned on its “Fans First” philosophy since 2010, and Cryptkins has been part of that identity for years: it was Cryptozoic’s first original vinyl-figure series, with Series 1 arriving in 2018 and Cryptkins Unleashed following on February 1, 2022.

For Valentine’s Day shoppers who want something with a little edge, this is the kind of gift that feels chosen, not defaulted to. Cryptkins works best for the couple that would rather laugh at a Sasquatch vinyl than unwrap another safe, forgettable romance gift.