We often find ourselves banging on about how jealous we are of those living in Japan, and at least 70% of that jealousy comes from the nation's incredible range of Kirby merchandise.
If you don't believe us (or just want to see some of it for yourself) feel free to check out any of the following. In recent times, we've seen a Where's Waldo? style book, a puppet (although this one is actually quite terrifying), Kirby and Waddle Dee costumes for your cat, a plush Kirby designed with the sole purpose of putting your head in its mouth to go to sleep, and an excellent range of merch from the official Kirby Cafe. What a world.
Now, though, even more greatness is on the way thanks to an upcoming Kirby-themed Ichiban Kuji. If you're unaware, Ichiban Kuji is essentially a lottery that can be played in game shops and convienience stores. Players buy tickets in the hopes of picking up various prizes, and this Kirby selection will be up for grabs at the end of April.
In some ways, we're quite lucky that we don't live in Japan; can you imagine having to resist buying tickets for this? Good grief.
Feel free to squee over all of this cuteness in the comments.
[source twitter.com, via nintendosoup.com]
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I like the look of this stuff its very kirby.
Kirby was not a good chef. remember the old days of the old brawl teaser with the final smashes and him cooking Mario?
now he has became a better chef and a adorable plush.
My favourite are those glasses with Kirby faces on.
It's the only glassware I know of that's perfectly designed purely for use with strawberry milk.
I want them all! Why Japanese people must always have the best things?
Cooking Kirby: Dinner with Friends 😛
@EarthboundBenjy But the only thing you can ever drink out of those glasses is strawberry milk
@countzero. Well there are a whole bunch of different colored Kirbys in Amazing Mirror and Squeak Squad. :3
These are so cute!
So... much... NEED ! I want to squish my face in a Kirby plushie !
Lived in Japan for 4 years really loved it. Id move back if i ever get the chance.
@Anti-Matter Now I want a Cooking with Kirby spin-off...
Really want that glass.
The last article I remember NL writing about Kirby merchandise had the scariest Kirby plush we've ever seen.
Those glasses are so simple yet so perfect
This Kirby merchandise is killing me. Must... buy... Star Allies
I keep wanting to take a vacation in Japan and stuff like this really strokes the fire . Curse my circumstances; I would love to waste time on grabbing tickets to potentially win some of these. I need more Kirby merch, as all I have currently is a little plush I found at a convention.
Pretty cool stuff.
I've just visited the Kirby Cafe Summer popup store at Tokyo SkyTree complex open until 23rd September. The official merch is on the 2nd floor shop is unique but quite expensive.
But you if you want to eat in the Kirby Cafe on the 4th floor then you need to pre-book well in advance using the following URL https://kirbycafe.jp/
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