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News Good Smile Expands Undertale Nendoroid Range With 'The Human', Pre-Orders Now Open
Joining sans, Papyrus and Undyne
Good Smile Company has announced that its range of Undertale Nendoroid figures is growing as The Human will enter the fray later on this year. The figure comes with an "Expressionless face" Face Plate and a number of optional parts including a SOUL heart, Flowey and a special hand so that the figure can hold onto...
News Uh Oh, It Looks Like The Mario Movie Blu-ray Steelbook Release Date Leaked
Mamma mia!
Update: Pre-orders for the film on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Steelbook are now live. You can browse options right here: <related ids="147591"> Original Article: We are but one week away from the official release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and while the marketing campaign has certainly stepped up a gear (often in weird boot-focussed...
News Pokémon Center Japan Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Website
The party starts 25th April
The Pokémon series is about to hit another big milestone this April in Japan. The Pokémon Center is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary and has opened a brand new website to prepare us (thanks, NintendoSoup!) The 25th-anniversary website is a hub for all things Pokémon Center birthday-related and will have details...
Random This New Pokémon Model Lets You Create Your Own Slowpoke Circle
Nibbling away
If you've ever wanted a Slowpoke summoning circle or a Slowpoke crown, well then, we have the toy for you. Bandai has revealed it's releasing a plastic Pokémon model for Slowpoke, and it can latch onto other Slowpoke toys by biting their tails. Shared by PokéJungle on Twitter, the plastic model (from Bandai Spirits via the Bandai...
News Snorlax Is The Next Pokémon To Get Its Own Official Website
Project Snorlax is live
The Pokémon Company has launched Project Snorlax — or Project Kabigon — a brand new website and social media account that focuses on the Sleeping Pokémon (via NintendoSoup). On 17th March Snorlax got its own Instagram and Twitter account, complete w
News Two New Pokémon Squishmallows Are Now Available At Pokémon Center (UK)
US release will follow
Surprise! The new Snorlax and Togepi Squismallows are now available to buy from The Pokémon Center in the UK. The new 12-inch toys were teased last month, and today, The Pokémon Company has revealed that you can snap up these new additions online. Both Snorlax and Togepi cost £25.99. The first two Pokémon Squishmallows...
News These Game Boy Posters Are Up For Grabs At My Nintendo Store (Europe)
Mario, Link and Samus for mere Platinum Points, plus postage
Nintendo has made the fetching Game Boy poster set above available in European My Nintendo Stores. Featuring key art from three handheld classics — Super Mario Land 2, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Metroid II: Return of Samus — these My Nintendo Store exclusives are...
News First 4 Figures Unveils A Brand New Sonic The Hedgehog Tails Statue
Update: Pre-orders are now live
Update [Wed 15th Mar, 2023 04:25 GMT]: Pre-orders for the premium Miles 'Tales' Prower resin statue are now live. There are a number of early bird discount offers. The standard edition starts at $569.99 USD, the exclusive edition is priced at $575.99 USD and the definitive edition featuring Wisps from Sonic Colors...
News Donkey Kong And Bowser Castle Will Join The LEGO Mario Universe This Summer
Dry Bowser is also joining
It's more Mario LEGO. Wahoo! What better thing to share with the world on MAR10 than more LEGO sets for Mario? We love what LEGO has created up until now, and the legendary brick company has revealed what's in store for the future of LEGO Mario. Two new characters will be joining the LEGO Mario universe this summer —...
News Pop-Up Pokémon Center Returns To London This April
To coincide with Pokémon Europe International Championships
The Pokémon Center is returning to London this year when the 2023 Pokémon Europe International Championships get underway in April. Serebii shared that the pop-up store will be open on the weekend of 14th to 16th April 2023, alongside the EUIC. The tournament, like last year's Worlds in...
News Tunic Goes Physical With Special Deluxe Edition Releasing Later This Year
Hardback manual also announced
When Tunic made its way over to the Switch back in September 2022, it quickly rocketed into our list of the very best games of the year. Now, we are raring to leap back into the little fox's mysterious world all over again as publisher Finji has today announced that the game will be getting a physical deluxe edition...
News Growlithe Joins The Build-A-Bear Pokémon Collection
Part of a new bundle
After a series of leaks this weekend, it has now been confirmed that Growlithe will be the next Pokémon to get the Build-A-Bear treatment. The Fire-Type has begun to appear in online stores for those who are part of the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club, and we imagine that general access will be just around the corner (thanks, Nintendo...
News The Next Pokémon Build-A-Bear Appears To Have Been Leaked
The OG good boy Growlithe could be on the way
Squishmallows might be all the rage at the moment, but don't forget about the adorable Build-A-Bear plush line. There's been a growing Pokémon collection in this do-it-yourself series for some time now, and the next one might have just been leaked. According to a post on the 'buildabear' subreddit, the...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Daruk Rocks Gorgeous New Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Ready to roll
Update [Wed 1st March, 2023 10:30 GMT]: After being teased last week, we now have all the details on First 4 Figures' upcoming Daruk statue including that all-important pre-order information. The statue is set to release in Q4 of this year and will retail for $203.99 on the official First 4 Figures website. An Early Bird offer, which...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At The Jakks Pacific Mario Movie Toys
You ok Peach??
We are rapidly nearing the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the marketing campaign is in full swing. While we wait for the premier of the final trailer on 9th March, there is a whole lot more merch out there for us to get our hands on. Perhaps the most anticipated of these was the collection of toys and figures from Jakks...
News Cuphead Gets The Nendoroid Treatment Later This Year, Pre-Orders Closing Soon
A tasty sip
A whole host of game characters have found themselves immortalised in Nendoroid form over the past few years, and some familiar faces from Cuphead are the latest to join this lineup. Both Cuphead and Mugman figures are set to be shipped out to fans of the game later this year, with pre-orders now open on the official Good Smile Company...
News The Next Two Pokémon Squishmallows Have Been Revealed
Togepi and Snorlax join the party
Squishmallows has announced its next batch of Pokémon-themed Squishmallows — Snorlax and Togepi. The two soft, squishy plush toys were teased over on the official Squishmallows Instagram page today. Currently, there are only two other Pokémon Squishmallows — Pikachu and Gengar — so the sleepy Gen 1...
Random This Official Wailord Pokémon Plush Could Actually Squash You
"Big. Blue. Buddy."
A big, heavy Pokémon deserves a big ol' plushie, right? That's obviously what The Pokémon Center thought with Wailord, who has a big of a reputation among Pokemon fans for its size. Well, it's a whale, so it should be big, right? Right. So it makes sense that you can buy a 57 ¾ inch-sized Wailord plush — that's just shy of...
News New Splatoon 3 Art Book Makes A Splash In Japan Next Month
Update: Pre-orders are now open
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 09:45 GMT]: Pre-orders for both the artbook and the soundtrack are now live over on PlayAsia. If you're looking to grab one or both of these check out the links below, and read our original story for more info. <products id="22409"> <products id="22410"> Original article...
Video Here's A Closer Look At The Mario Movie Toy Line By Jakks Pacific
Arriving later this month
We've seen all sorts of leaks in the lead-up to the Mario Movie and now the folks at IGN have done an unboxing video. Ahead of the Jakks Pacific Mario Movie toy line release on 26th February, here's a look at the entire set of toys, action figures, and playsets that will be released. You can see Mario, Luigi, Peach, and...
Guide Best Pokémon Gift Ideas - Games, Toys, Clothing, Accessories And More
Need some inspiration?
Pokémon Day is here once again, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the happy memories the series has given us over the years and to treat ourselves – or a loved one! – to some Pokémon goodies. If you're looking for the perfect present for a special Pokémon-themed birthday, a Christmas treat, or even...
News These Lovely EarthBound Plushies Are Getting A Re-Release On Valentine's Day
PK Love-ly
The Hobonichi MOTHER Project is bringing back those rather adorable EarthBound plushies next week in Japan! And no, the basket isn't included. The toy set will be restocked on Valentine's Day, 14th February, the company announced on Twitter. (Thanks, Nintendo Wire!) Originally launched in 2020 by series creator Shigesato Itoi, The MOTHER...
News Premium Pokémon Figures Of Miraidon And Koraidon Now Available For Order
You might need deep pockets, mind
The Pokémon Centre has released two new premium Kotobukiya figures for Koraidon and Miraidon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Priced at £229.99 each (yes, each), both figues come with a Scarlet and Violet book stand, with Koraidon measuring in at 16 x 23.1 x 21.1 cm and Miraidon coming in slightly smaller at 16...
ICYMI Pokémon Center Squishmallows Have A Poké Ball Stamp On Their Butt
Just so you know...
Squishmallows collectors out there might be interested to know the Pikachu and Gengar ones available at the Pokémon Center (in real life) are slightly different from other versions available elsewhere. In case you missed it, these particular plush have a special stamp on them. As highlighted recently on the Squishmallows...
News Special Edition Fire Emblem Engage CD Releases In Japan Next Month
Containing a whopping TWO tracks
An official vocal CD containing some of the tracks from Fire Emblem Engage is set to release in Japan on 15th March. We'd hesitate to go as far as to call this one an 'album' since there are only two of the game's tracks on there, but it boosts the Fire Emblem collection all the same, we suppose... Confirmed in a...
Random These Upcoming 'Mario-Themed' Pizzas Are Little To Do With Nintendo's Prize Plumber
Mamma mia!
If you thought that the marketing for The Super Mario Bros. Movie had already gone too far, then you ain't seen nothing yet. German frozen pizza company Pizzatainment has today announced that it will be collaborating with Nintendo on a range of 'Mario-themed' pizzas — though the theme seems to be limited to the colour of the boxes...
News Finally! Jakks Pacific Has Officially Revealed Its Mario Movie Toys
Hitting shelves in February
After last week's leaks, we now finally have an official look at the Jakks Pacific line of toys for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. While we previously got a close-up peek at a fire-breathing Bowser (leaked, of course) today's reveal is all about the good guys and we have to admit, they are all a little creepy. The offici
News Some Jakks Pacific Mario Movie Toys Are Out In The Wild, Including A Fire-Breathing Bowser
Mama mia...
Last week, details about Jakks Pacific's Super Mario Bros. Movie toys leaked online. Now the toys have really spilt out of the pram as people have been managing to get hold of them in stores. We're going to be discussing the toys here, and while we won't be sharing all of the photos, there's one, in particular, we do want to share...
Random Forget Something? New Pokémon Center Merch Is About Amnesia
Sorry, what was that?
Themed merchandise? We love it here at Nintendo Life. but Amnesia-themed merch has got to be one of the most amusing sets we've seen from the Pokémon Center Japan. Nintendo Soup shared the announcement (from the official Pokémon Japan website) and, as daft as the set is, it's actually utterly adorable. Featuring Psyduck,...
News Uh Oh, It Looks Like More Super Mario Bros. Movie Toys Have Leaked
From Jakks Pacific
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has a ton of marketing and merchandise behind it, as you'd expect. There are McDonald's toys that differ depending on which country you get your Happy Meals from, advertisements on Twitch, and posters galore already. So of course we're getting some toys as well — we need to keep the kids happy outside...
News Pokémon Squishmallows Are Coming Soon To Walmart Following Recall (NA)
Where's that Pokémon?
[Update: Mon 9th Jan, 2023 21:00 GMT] Squishmallows makers JazWares responded to this story, with a spokesperson confirming the following to Polygon: "Squishmallows x Pokémon are not being recalled, they simply set a bit too early. Fans can expect to see them roll out soon for purchase. This happens sometimes — stock...
Random Here's A Closer Look At Every Mario Movie McDonald's Toy
From plastic bits to cardboard kits
When it comes to big movies, you might expect the official trailers to be the ultimate source of narrative information and plot detail. But when it comes to Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the McDonald's leaks have been one of the most prominent outlets for letting us know what is going down in the...
News Ink Your Polaroids With Splatoon 3 Frames And Stickers In New Instax Mini Link App Update
Plus a new squid case!
You might remember in one of 2021's stranger collaborations, Fujifilm teamed up with Nintendo to let you produce polaroids of your favourite Switch screenshots via the Instax mini Link printer. These snaps could then be personalised with all kinds of Nintendo-themed frames and stickers including Animal Crossing: New Horizons,...
News Hades' Megaera Gets The Nendoroid Treatment In 2023, Pre-Orders Now Open
Fists of fury
What better way is there to prepare yourself for the release of Hades II than with some series merch (apart from replaying the first game, obviously)? Good Smile is getting right in with its suggestion as it has today revealed some more pics of the upcoming Megaera Nendoroid and confirmed that the figure will launch in July 2023...
News First 4 Figures Unveils New Kirby Mini Metal Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Estimated release Q2 2023
Kirby is still kind of celebrating his 30th anniversary. Following on from last week's Tetris 99 event, the pink puff has now got a new First 4 Figures statue. It's officially known as the "We Love Kirby mini metal statue". Fortunately, it's not quite as expensive as the company's usual offerings, priced at just $65.99 USD...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Will Have Physical Edition, Goat Plushie Premium Edition
Goat-y
Pre-orders will soon be open for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, a remake of the Harvest Moon GameCube game that's due out in summer 2023. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X as both a physical and digital edition, and a Premium Edition will also be available that includes a retail copy of the...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Lechonk, Pawmi And Smoliv Plushies Are Coming To Japan
Gotta hug 'em all
There were a few things that we could say for certain about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet prior to their release: the games would be a commercial success, Nintendo would push tie-ins wherever it could (hi Splatoon fans!) and at some point, we would be 100% guaranteed a Smoliv plushie. Well, now the latter of these has also come true,...
News Good Smile Company Reveals Stunning New Fire Emblem Figure, Pre-Orders Live
Fire Emblem Heroes gets some love
Update [Fri 2nd Dec, 2022 01:55 GMT]: Pre-orders for this stunning figure are now live on Play-Asia. They'll be open until 6th March 2023. It'll set you back around $297.99 USD (Japan) / $251.99 USD (Hong Kong) and is expected to ship on 29th February 2024. Original article [Sat 26th Nov, 2022 16:00 GMT]: The...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Urbosa Treated To Gorgeous Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Update: Early bird pricing ends tomorrow
Update: Just a quick reminder that if you're wanting to get your hands on the Urbosa statue, we'd recommend getting on it pretty sharpish as the Early Bird discount shown below ends tomorrow, 1st December! Original Article: First 4 Figures has unveiled the latest statue in its line of gorgeous Legend of...
Feature Poké Ball Onigiri: A Review - Which Poké Ball Tastes Best?
Made with real Pokémon!*
Pokémon – both the games and the anime – have always featured food prominently. Moomoo milk, sodapops, slowpoke tails, and more recently curry mixes and sandwiches – there’s no end to the edible and drinkable in the Pokéworld. We’ve even covered Pokéfood before on Nintendo Life, both reviewing Japan-exclusive...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Treated To New Clothing Range
Available now!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are now available on Switch, enjoying a fantastic start to life on the sales front, and a rather less fantastic start on the technical front. Still, the new critters available to catch in these latest instalments are as cute as Pokémon have ever been, and this new clothing line gives you th
News The Pokémon X PUMA Collection Now Includes Gengar Sneakers
This brings the collection up to five Pokémon designs
Update [Fri 18th Nov, 2022 22:30 GMT]: A new shoe in the Pokémon X PUMA collection was released on November 12th, with Gen 1 ghost-type Gengar as the theme. The sneaker, which is a TRC Blaze Court in Electric Purple/Fiery Red, does not appear to be available on the PUMA website, although...
Random Fan Preserves Zelda History By 3D Scanning Classic 1980s Figurines
A literal link to the past
It is unfortunately too often the case that pieces of video game history are lost over time. T-shirts are run through the tumble dryer, figures are swallowed by children or kicked under sofas, cartridges are filled with dust and controllers are snapped in rage. Fortunately there are people out there like @KeshiCorner who...
Hands On Want To Feel Like A Real Pokémon Trainer? Try This Premium Poké Ball Replica
Just don't throw it, ok?
If there's a single object which instantly calls to mind the massively popular Pokémon series of video games, it's the iconic red-and-white Poké Ball. Sure, there are more powerful and accurate balls to use in the game, but the original version is the one that everyone remembers – and it has become a symbol of the...
News The Real-Life Splatoon X Pokémon T-Shirts Are Now Available In The UK
Finally!
Update [Wed 9th Nov, 2022 14:30 GMT]: After weeks of radio silence from Nintendo, we now know that those real-life Splatoon X Pokémon Splatfest t-shirts are coming to the UK! What's more, they are available to order on the My Nintendo Store right now! <products id="21203,21204,21205"> The three t-shirts each match those worn by...
Random Minecraft Teams Up With Burberry To Make Expensive Fancy Merch
Got $1k to spare?
It may sound more like a garbled ice cream flavour, but Burberry X Minecraft is real, and it's actually surprisingly nice. Until you see the price tag, anyway. The mega-popular voxel building game and the fashion house have teamed up to create a select number of limited-edition pieces of merchandise, including a...
News You Can Finally Build The Little Bear Pokémon At Build-A-Bear
Teddiursa is coming
Pokémon and Build-A-Bear go hand in hand, but for a while, the two companies have been missing a trick. In a place called 'Build-A-Bear', you could not, in fact, build a bear from the Pokémon series. Until now. Italian site Farantube reports that Teddiursa, the Little Bear Pokémon who debuted in Pokémon Gold & Silver and...
News The Splatoon X Pokémon My Nintendo Rewards Are Now Available
Update 2: Keychains now available
Update #2 [Thu 3rd Nov, 2022 17:45 GMT]: The keychains are live now on the My Nintendo Store in Canada and North America. These cost 550 My Nintendo Platinum Points each, so grab the one that matches your team in the upcoming Splatfest and get repping early! Update [Wed 19th Oct, 2022 14:30 BST]:
News Deep Breath, Kirby Mouthful Mode Plushies Are Finally On Their Way
December can't come quick enough
For the most part, Nintendo plushies come and go without catching our attention. Sure, there are some notable exceptions like last week's Judd and Li'l Judd cushions, and who can forget that big round Spheal from earlier this year?? But then you see an announcement like 'Kirby Mouthful Mode plushies are coming in...
News Brace Yourselves, Splatoon 3's Judd And Li'l Judd Plushies Are On Their Way
Cushions also available
We are so used to seeing Splatoon 3's Judd and Li'l Judd calling the all-important results of a Turf War Battle that it is easy to overlook the Splatlands' cuddliest little guys as a mere token on winning or losing. But today we all win. Why? Because both of the cats are to receive the Sanei Boeki plushie treatment in January...
