Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Lil Wish Lanterns (2025)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 2023 (initial) – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Europe: 2023 – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Australia: 2023 – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Japan: Not released
Manufacturer: Intersell
Publisher: Intersell
Developer: Intersell
Type: Collectible Light-Up Lantern Toy with App
Media: Plastic lantern + Wishimal figures + wishing lights
Controller: Manual pull & scan
Gameplay and Plot:
Lil Wish Lanterns, an ongoing line since 2023 with 2025 expansions, is a magical wishing toy where kids pull a charm on the lantern to light up their Wishimal character and "release" a wish. Each Starter Pack includes a uniquely designed lantern (one per Wishlandia land: Friendship Forest, Courage Cliffs, Happiness Hills, Love Lagoon), 1 guaranteed Wishimal + 1 mystery blind pack (32 to collect), collector's card with QR code, and wishing light. Scan QR to unlock characters in the app for 4 mini-games across Wishlandia lands. Lanterns have wishing/nightlight modes with auto shut-off. No linear plot—just positive, wish-making play to inspire creativity.
Key Features:
Modes: Lantern lighting, app games, collecting
Mechanics: Pull charm for lights, QR unlock, 2 light modes
Characters: 32 Wishimals (e.g., from Friendship Forest, Courage Cliffs)
Missions: Collect 32, complete app missions
Unique: App-integrated wishing with real lantern light-up
Controls: Pull charm, scan QR
Game Length:
Main Story: N/A
Completionist: Endless (collect all 32 + app levels)
Sales Numbers:
Strong performer; 2025 expansions drive holiday sales.
Technical Specifications:
Media: Plastic lantern + PVC figures
Resolution: N/A
Save System: N/A
Audio: N/A
System: Hands + app (iOS/Android)
Back of the Box Description:
Make a wish! Pull the charm to light up your Wishimal and release magic from Wishlandia!
Additional Details:
Mechanics: Auto shut-off, QR app unlock
Multiplayer: Group wishing
Difficulty: Ages 3+
Development: Intersell
Localization: English, multilingual
Age Rating: 3+
Technical Notes:
Load Times: Instant
Issues: Small parts
Features: 4 app games, downloadable Wishcards
Requirements: Smartphone for app
Historical Context:
Launched 2023 by Intersell; 2025 expansions include new Starter Packs and app updates. Focus on positivity and creativity. Available at Amazon, Target, Walmart.
Did You Know?
32 Wishimals across 4 lands.
App has 4 mini-games + sticker rewards.
Lanterns compatible with all figures.
2025 Starter Bundles with 6 Wishimals + lights.
QR unlocks playable characters in app.
Lil Wish Lanterns (2025)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 2023 (initial) – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Europe: 2023 – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Australia: 2023 – Ongoing 2025 - Lil Wish Lanterns
Japan: Not released
Manufacturer: Intersell
Publisher: Intersell
Developer: Intersell
Type: Collectible Light-Up Lantern Toy with App
Media: Plastic lantern + Wishimal figures + wishing lights
Controller: Manual pull & scan
Gameplay and Plot:
Lil Wish Lanterns, an ongoing line since 2023 with 2025 expansions, is a magical wishing toy where kids pull a charm on the lantern to light up their Wishimal character and "release" a wish. Each Starter Pack includes a uniquely designed lantern (one per Wishlandia land: Friendship Forest, Courage Cliffs, Happiness Hills, Love Lagoon), 1 guaranteed Wishimal + 1 mystery blind pack (32 to collect), collector's card with QR code, and wishing light. Scan QR to unlock characters in the app for 4 mini-games across Wishlandia lands. Lanterns have wishing/nightlight modes with auto shut-off. No linear plot—just positive, wish-making play to inspire creativity.
Key Features:
Modes: Lantern lighting, app games, collecting
Mechanics: Pull charm for lights, QR unlock, 2 light modes
Characters: 32 Wishimals (e.g., from Friendship Forest, Courage Cliffs)
Missions: Collect 32, complete app missions
Unique: App-integrated wishing with real lantern light-up
Controls: Pull charm, scan QR
Game Length:
Main Story: N/A
Completionist: Endless (collect all 32 + app levels)
Sales Numbers:
Strong performer; 2025 expansions drive holiday sales.
Technical Specifications:
Media: Plastic lantern + PVC figures
Resolution: N/A
Save System: N/A
Audio: N/A
System: Hands + app (iOS/Android)
Back of the Box Description:
Make a wish! Pull the charm to light up your Wishimal and release magic from Wishlandia!
Additional Details:
Mechanics: Auto shut-off, QR app unlock
Multiplayer: Group wishing
Difficulty: Ages 3+
Development: Intersell
Localization: English, multilingual
Age Rating: 3+
Technical Notes:
Load Times: Instant
Issues: Small parts
Features: 4 app games, downloadable Wishcards
Requirements: Smartphone for app
Historical Context:
Launched 2023 by Intersell; 2025 expansions include new Starter Packs and app updates. Focus on positivity and creativity. Available at Amazon, Target, Walmart.
Did You Know?
32 Wishimals across 4 lands.
App has 4 mini-games + sticker rewards.
Lanterns compatible with all figures.
2025 Starter Bundles with 6 Wishimals + lights.
QR unlocks playable characters in app.
