NeeDoh Dupes: Nice Cube, Fuzz Ball, Groovy Glob & More

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Get the closest dupe possible with our squishy guide

Co-authored by Bryce Morris and Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: August 28, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Nice Cube Dupes
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• Fuzz Ball Dupes
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• Groovy Glob Dupes
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• Gumdrop Dupes
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• Axolotl Dupes
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NeeDohs—those irresistibly squishy, stretchy fidget toys—are selling out like hotcakes, so you might have found it impossible to snag the one you want. Rather than wait in line for hours at your local hobby store for a restock, why not try a dupe to get your fix as you wait for the NeeDoh craze to die down? We've gathered some NeeDoh-rrific dupe options for you, so read on for alternatives to the NeeDoh Nice Cube, Fuzz Ball, Groovy Glob, and more favorites!

Best NeeDoh Dupes

• If you like NeeDoh Nice Cube… try the Squeeze 'M Big Block or Minecraft Jelly Cube
• If you like NeeDoh Fuzz Ball… try the UHONEY Fuzz Ball Squishy
• If you like NeeDoh Groovy Glob… try the Speks Gump Stress Ball

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NeeDoh Nice Cube Alternatives

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   Look for a soft, cube-shaped squishy filled with maltose gel. If you can't find a NeeDoh Nice Cube in stores, you're not alone! This is the most popular squishy in the NeeDoh line, so it might be a good idea to get a backup while you wait for them to come back in stock. Here are some suitable substitutes to scratch your itch to squish:

   • Squeeze 'M Big Block
   • Minecraft Jelly SquishMe Blind Box Cube
   • CMY Cubes PolySquish Toy
   • Yoya Toys Cubeeze Squishy Stress Cubes
   • AlbTemp Ice Cube Squishy Fidget Toy
   • Fun fact! NeeDoh Nice Cubes are filled with maltose, a clear, gel-like substance made of 100% malt extract. Malt is a type of sugar. It's not safe to eat, but it definitely gives you a great squishing experience!
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NeeDoh Fuzz Ball Alternatives

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   Look for a round squishy with a velvety, "fuzzy" texture. The NeeDoh Fuzz Ball isn't really fuzzy in the traditional sense (i.e., it's not flocked, and it doesn't have faux hair on it), but it definitely feels soft and velvety to the touch! Squishy & Needoh expert Bryce Morris says that another important feature of this squishy is its small, hair-like texture and an extra-soft squeeze, which gives it a cloudlike feel. That's a tall order to replicate, but these dupes might do the job:

   • UHONEY Fuzz Ball Squishy
   • Gyfimdo Fuzz Ball Squishy

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NeeDoh Groovy Glob Alternatives

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   Look for a soft, stretchy ball with a dough-like filling. The Groovy Glob was the squishy that started it all for NeeDoh, and there are a lot of decent dupes out there. When you're comparing squishies, pay attention to the filling. It should feel soft, but not too soft: think of it as if the ball were filled with Play-Doh or a soft clay. It should also return to its original shape when you're done squishing it. Here are some dupe options that might fit the bill:

   • Speks Gump Stress Balls
   • Bedwina Puffer Balls
   • VISCOO Slow Rising Stress Balls
   • Need a stress ball faster than you can buy it? Make your own out of common household ingredients with our stress ball tutorial!
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NeeDoh Gumdrop Alternatives

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   Look for a firm, gumdrop-shaped squishy with a pebbly texture. The Needoh Gumdrop leans a bit more on the side of "stress ball" than "squish toy." By that, we mean that it's not super soft; in fact, it's firmer than the Nice Cube or the Fuzz Ball. Still, it can definitely be stretched and squeezed! And you'll want to do just that once you feel its pebbly texture, reminiscent of the sugar crystals on the outside of a real gumdrop candy. These dupes might satisfy your craving for the NeeDoh Gumdrop:

   • AuraGlaze Gumdrop Squishy
   • Ovemru Slow Rising Gumdrop Squeeze Toy

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NeeDoh Axolotl Alternatives

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   Look for a semi-transparent axolotl squishy with glitter and beads inside. Believe it or not, the axolotl squishy is not an official NeeDoh product! A lot of people make that mistake, so you're not alone if you thought it was, too. If you really want this friendly fidget toy, though, don't worry: they're easy to find. Here are a few selections to peruse:

   • Puffwize Axolotl Squishy Stress Relief Toy
   • EQOA Axolotl Fidget Stress Ball
   • LSGYPAQ Glitter Stress Relief Axolotl
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