How I grabbed the Jellycat Sky Dragon from the US without the usual NZ restock headache

Why the Jellycat Sky Dragon is my current obsession

It is February 2026, and if you are like me, you have probably spent way too much time refreshing local toy store pages hoping for a Jellycat restock. The Sky Dragon, with its ethereal blue fur and those iconic wings, has been at the top of my wishlist for months. In New Zealand, getting my hands on one felt like winning the lotto. Every time a shipment lands in Auckland, it seems to vanish within minutes.

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I realized that while we are struggling here, some US stores actually have them sitting on shelves. I started looking at us trends and noticed that high-end retailers like Neiman Marcus often have better stock levels for these premium collectibles. I decided I was done waiting for local retailers and took matters into my own hands by shopping where the stock actually is.

My experience finding stock in US stores

When I first checked US sites, I was amazed at the availability. While NZ was dry, the US luxury market was still showing the Sky Dragon as available. However, most of these stores do not offer direct shipping to New Zealand, or if they do, the costs are absolutely wild. That is when I remembered I could just use a freight forwarder to get a local US address.

I found that using a tax-free us address allowed me to buy at the US retail price without the added state sales tax. It made the whole process feel much more affordable. You might also like to Read more: Why pay $150 for a Jellycat Sky Dragon when US stores sell it for $60? to see how the price difference really adds up.

The lazy way I use a freight forwarder

I am a big fan of the path of least resistance. I do not want to fill out endless customs forms or worry about complicated logistics. My step-by-step guide for this is simple: I send my dragon to a warehouse in Oregon, and they handle the international jump for me. Using a package forwarding service means I can shop at any US store like I live there.

Check our guide on Read more: Securing the Jellycat Sky Dragon from US retailers before they vanish again if you want to see exactly how I timed my purchase to beat the crowds.

What it costs to ship to New Zealand

Before I committed, I used the shipping calculator to see what the damage would be. Shipping a plushie is usually pretty straightforward, but you have to be careful about the size of the box.

Estimated Shipping Specs

• Approximate Box Weight: 0.5 kg to 0.7 kg (1.1 - 1.5 lbs).
• Box Dimensions: Medium (Approx. 40cm x 20cm x 15cm).
• Volumetric Warning: This is the big one. Even though the Sky Dragon is light, it is quite long. Most comGateway shipping rates are based on the greater of actual weight vs. volumetric weight. If the box is oversized for the weight of the plush, you might pay based on the volume. I always ask for "repacking" to keep the box as small as possible.
• Battery Check: Good news here! The Jellycat Sky Dragon does not contain any lithium batteries, so there are no dangerous goods surcharges or special airline restrictions to worry about.

How I avoid order cancellations with BuyForMe

The most frustrating part of shopping from NZ is when a store like Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom sees my Kiwi credit card and instantly cancels the order. Some US stores are very protective and block international cards or flagged shipping addresses. To get around this without any stress, I used the BuyForMe service.

Essentially, I tell the team at comGateway what I want, and they buy it using a US-based payment method. This proxy shopping method is my secret weapon for stores that are "difficult." It is the safest way to ensure my dragon doesn't get stuck in "order cancelled" limbo. If you are tired of being rejected by US checkouts, this assisted purchase option is the way to go.

Understanding NZ import duties and GST

I always keep an eye on import duties when I am bringing things into New Zealand. As of 2026, the rules for GST on low-value goods still apply. Usually, the store might collect GST at checkout, but if not, you might have to deal with it when it arrives. I find it much easier to keep my total order under the threshold where extra customs tax kicks in, or just be prepared to pay the 15% GST to avoid delays.

If you want to save even more on the logistics side, Read more: Save $120 on the Jellycat Sky Dragon by utilizing US retail stock today. By the time I factored in the local NZ markup (which is insane right now), importing it myself was still the better deal. I am just happy I didn't have to spend my whole weekend hunting through toy aisles in the mall!