Meet the Gang · Echidna
Spike the Echidna
The cuddliest animal in Australia... unfortunately.
You found Flipsy! Look again…
Free hugs!
- Species
- Short-beaked echidna
- Loves
- Hugs. All the hugs.
- Problem
- Spines
- Personality
- Hopeful, friendly and a little bit sad
- Catchphrase
- Free hugs!
- Fave season
- Christmas (baubles look great on spines)
All about Spike
Spike the echidna loves hugs more than anything in the world. He stands with his arms stretched wide, ready for a big squeeze.
The trouble is, every hug ends in "ouch". Spike never gives up, though. One day, he's sure, he'll find the perfect hug.
ECHIDNA FACTS FOR KIDS
- Echidnas are monotremes, one of the only mammals in the world that lay eggs.
- A baby echidna is called a puggle.
- An echidna's spines are actually special hairs.
Wear Spike
Kids' sizes 5–14 · little sizes 2T–4T from $35 · UPF 50+ bucket hat $35
Colour in Spike
Free colouring page
Print it, colour it, then hunt for Flipsy hiding somewhere on the page.
A4 printable PDF
Download Spike
Spike in the wild
Spotted your kid in a Spike tee? Tag us and they might end up on this page.
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Spike questions
Who is Spike from Flipsy?
Spike is a short-beaked echidna from the Flipsy gang. He's the cuddliest animal in Australia... unfortunately, because every hug ends in "ouch".
Is there a Christmas Spike tee?
Yes. Spike: Deck the Halls has Spike's spines decorated like a Christmas tree, in the Flipsy Christmas drop.
What does "Free Hugs!" mean on the Spike tee?
It's Spike's catchphrase. He's always offering a hug, even though it never goes well.
