We're as partial as the next gamer to quality video game merch, however needless or useless it may be. Make a cool, smaller version of some retro hardware and we'll snap it up, as the growing collection of mini consoles around the Nintendo Life offices attests. We're also not averse to tiny rubber versions on key chains.
SNK reckons there's a gap at the other end of the market, though. "Let's a make a big mini" said somebody in an office somewhere, "and let's make it a plush." It seems nobody told this person to stop being silly, so say hello to the snappily-named 'NEO GEO Mini BIG Plush Doll'.
The lovely folks over at Tiny Cartridge report that not only is the stitching quite lovely, but this beast even has a little sleeve on the back you can tuck your arm into when you want get some kip. The stick also detaches with what looks like velcro beneath.
Impractical? Yes. Adorable? Certainly. Affordable? Not really. At 22,500 yen (just over £150), there are cheaper ways to catch forty winks, but since when has novelty video game merchandise been 'affordable' or 'useful', eh? Rakuten is ready and waiting to take your pre-order money.
Got space for one of these in your home? Any other gaming hardware you think might be more practical or comfortable in plush form? Share your thoughts in the comments.
[source tinycartridge.com, via item.rakuten.co.jp]
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I'd be cool if someone modded this into an actual functioning Neo Geo Mini
Already has a more reliable stick than the actual Neo Geo Mini.
So it doesn't seem to play games? If it did, this would be pretty cool! ...But it doesn't. :/
A 1:1 size OG XBOX plush would also be a twin sized bed.
I was going to ask "why?"
Then again, I already know the answer
Actually rather cool--but waaay too expensive.
I used to have an NES controller pillow when I was a kid. Not sure if it was officially licensed or not, but I loved it growing up.
@AxeltheBuizel
Probably only a matter of time before someone does!
The bachelor in me would snap one of these up. The co-habiting father of 2 in me says "No ****ing chance".
I honestly thought it did play games for a sec.
It's interesting seeing how you're "supposed" to sleep on it, but I very likely would lay on screen-side of it lol.
@Dayton311 Nice. I'd still rock one if I came across it lol
Really? I mean I have a bunch of Pokemon plushies but... a plush version of a miniature re-release of a retro console?
I guess someone wants it.
Looks like I could sit on it.
Now I want an OG Game Boy plushie...
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