Did you know Kirby's 30th birthday is coming up soon? The pink puffball's 30th anniversary is on 27th April, which is when Kirby's Dream Land first came out in Japan in 1992. He wasn't pink here then, due to a misunderstanding and the Game Boy's lack of colour, but we know the truth, Nintendo.
There are already a lot of celebrations planned for Kirby following the release of his first 3D adventure Kirby and the Forgotten Land, including a concert this August. Still, we've got the best kind of celebration to talk about today: giant plushies.
You can try and convince us all you like, but oversized plushies are the best kind of merchandise. They're large, in charge, and always there to squeeze if you've had a good or a bad day. And look at this ginormous classic Kirby, made in the style of his 1992 debut, with black eyes, black stripes for cheeks, and more-pointed hands and feet.
He's huggable. He's friend-sized. He's beautiful. He's perfect. And you can remove the Star Rod, which has a mini modern-day Kirby on top! We could go on forever, but instead, let's just take a moment to marvel at him.
Pre-orders opened today for this big boy, which you can get from the Japanese toy store Yamashiroya, along with a whole host of other Kirby anniversary goodies. If that's not an option, you can also pre-order him from Amazon Japan, though at the time of writing this, he's out of stock here. That's not fair! Luckily, you can also grab one from Meccha Japan. This huge Kirby costs ¥33,000, which is around $260. Cripes! Worth it though, right?
Do you have any adorable Kirby merchandise? Will you be trying to get hold of this supersized plush? Let us know.
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Comments (25)
Does this Kirby come with a second small Kirby attached!? How fun, 2 for 1. Looks really lovely and cuddly
I love that classic Kirby look but the size is too big for me, but I really like the tiny one at the left of the sofa
I got him! Love that the star rod also has a tiny Kirby on it too 😍
ABSOLUTE U N I T OF AN INDIVIDUAL. I LOVE HIM.
That is pretty great.
I'll take the human shaped thing on the right for squeezing and cuddling please.
@BoostPower The smaller ones are here 🙌 www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/03/adorable-kirby-plushies-arrive-in-time-for-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land
"I want one too. A Kirby and a birthday party." - Sad Link
There's a 2up if I ever saw one!
I'm really debating getting this. It's incredible merch and can always be sold again if ya need the money back. I just don't know that it would be very responsible of me to throw down now lol
It’s nice. But I’m happy for other people to own this and be happy with it
It's totally worth it and the Price doesn't surprise me at all. I've paid triple figure sums for giant Pokèmon Plushies before. If it's popular expect to pay for it.
BEEG Kurb must get but many shekels
Must...not.....buy....it (Out of Stock anyway)
Good, twice the size, double the fall.
Not a fan of the whisker cheeks
He IS beautiful and perfect! 😂
Classic style is best style. Still miss how he looks inflated in the first few games. And the lighter color was better. A compromise between his darker pink and white would be fine. A super light pink… like cotton candy.
@DreamlandGem thanks a lot!
ha-ai!!!!!!!
that’s it
I ended up pre-ordering it! I'm so excited. I am selling other Kirby merch to be able to afford it.
There's enough plastic 'fleece' on that thing to choke a walrus.
Talk about an immense amoeba
A large lad
A big boi
I wonder if we are going to get a Kirby game and watch. I don't really care for plushies but I do like the game and watches they made for Mario and Zelda
They should make a white version too, to truly match his earliest look on the boxarts and advertisements.
He’s only white In the west but In Japan he was pink on the game cart for Dreamland. It would be neat tho. I do have one Kirby plush that is like grey, gameboy style Kirby.
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