Tag: Merchandise - Page 5
News Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn's Ike Is Getting A 1/7th Scale Figure
We hope you have deep pockets
Intelligent Systems is currently hard at work creating a series of 1/7th scale figures based on characters from its popular Fire Emblem series, and the latest offering is Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn's Ike. Sculpted by Amenohi Harenohi and based on a special illustration by Senri Kita (who worked on Radiant Dawn), the...
News K.K. Slider Joins The Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear Collection
Update: Now live in the UK
Update: Great news, folks. K.K. Slider is now available to order in the UK. After a bit of a wait, our favourite musical pup can now be claimed from Build-A-Bear's UK site. Bundles are available for £32.50, and Tom Nook and Isabelle are still available, too! Original Article (Wed 9th Jun, 2021 21:40 BST): We'll admit,...
News Tag Heuer Reveals Limited-Edition $2,150 Super Mario Watch
Limited to 2,000 units
Update: Tag Heuer has now unveiled its the Tag Heuer Connected x Super Mario watch, a limited-edition piece that'll cost a staggering, if unsurprising, $2,150. The new release is actually a special edition of the Tag Heuer Connected, a digital watch that uses Android's Wear OS tech (thanks, VGC). Over on the Tag Heuer...
Gallery First 4 Figures' Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Link Takes Aim
On point
First 4 Figures has carved out quite a niche when it comes to creating officially licenced statues and figures from famous game series. The company has been doing some stellar work with Nintendo of late, with Luigi's Mansion and Metroid being two series that have been immortalised in collectable form.
Deals Pokémon Summer Collection Brings An Alola Theme To Zavvi
Backpacks and bucket hats for the beach
A new range of Summer-themed Pokémon clothing has launched in a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and online retailer Zavvi. Described with tantalising adjectives such as "exclusive", "limited-edition" and, most importantly, "fully licensed", this collection of new designs features a bunch of your...
News Celebrate Sonic's 30th With This New Line Of Official Merch
Spend those gold coins
Continuing the Sonic the Hedgehog 30th anniversary celebrations, Numskull Designs has developed a new range of blue blur merchandise that's ready to order as we speak. You'll find a hoodie, t-shirt, hat, and socks available in the clothes department, as well as a water bottle, mug, wireless charger and pin badge set to...
News Nintendo Tokyo Pop-Up Stores Are Getting NES-Themed Gashapon, And They're Impossibly Cute
We need the "Controller Button Collection"
Japan gets all the best stuff; we know this, you know this, everyone knows this. It's just one of those things that you have to accept in life, like the fact that dropped toast will always land butter-side down or that you're guaranteed to unwittingly wear white on bolognaise night. The latest...
News Hot Wheels' Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway Set Is Launching This Week
And it's eight feet long!
Update (Thurs, 24th Jun, 2021): You can now grab the Raceway Set from Target here. It's currently out of stock, but more units are on the way! Original Article: Remember the awesome looking Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway Set that appeared a couple of months ago? Well, it looks like it's finally time for it to...
Feature What's Your Most Treasured Club Nintendo Possession?
In da Club
Accumulating points to save money on Switch eShop purchases is all well and good, but Nintendo's current rewards system for loyal customers arguably lacks the pizzazz of the old Club Nintendo days. That's not to say that the more recent My Nintendo physical goodies are bad. In fact, the swag you can redeem Platinum coins for nowadays is...
News Uniqlo's Latest Animal Crossing Clothing Range Is Now Available Online
Update: Go, go, go!
Update: Uniqlo's latest Animal Crossing range appears to be live right now. Head here to browse through your options – there are tabs for women, men, kids, and baby. Original Article (Thu 22nd Apr, 2021 18:30 BST): Japanese retailer Uniqlo is back once again with another fresh line of Nintendo clothing, this time inspired by...
News A Life-Size Slowpoke Plush Launches This Year, But It'll Cost You
Please send us one
It's time to move aside, Absolutely Ridable Lapras, because a new super-sized Poké plush is (very slowly) rolling into town. Japan's Pokémon Center is finally giving us the product we deserve by launching this incredible, life-sized Slowpoke later this year. It's 150cm long (so around 5 feet), 65cm tall, and 75cm wide, but most...
Guide Where To Buy The Adorable All-Star Collection Animal Crossing Plushies
International shipping available!
Just when you thought you couldn't get enough of Animal Crossing, along comes this set of adorable plushies. San-ei Boeki's latest additions to the Animal Crossing All-Star Collection are launching in April 2022 and you can pre-order them right now. The range includes many favourites from the series: some are...
News Adorable Zelda Korok Merch Has Just Launched In Japan, And We Need It All Right Now
"Yahaha! You'll never get me"
You know how Japan gets all the cool stuff? Yeah, well it's only gone and happened again. A new range of Legend of Zelda series Korok merchandise has launched at Nintendo Tokyo (although the store is actually closed due to Covid-19 at the moment) and the official Japanese online store. Everything is adorable, some of...
News Build-A-Bear's Launching New Animal Crossing Winter Outfits Tomorrow
Original bundles currently in stock
Here are the original summer outfits... Completely in love with your new Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear(s)? Still need to grab one? Well, you might want to get yourself on the Build-A-Bear website tomorrow for an exciting new launch. New winter clothing for both Isabelle and Tom Nook is arriving on the store's...
News This Incredibly Cute 'Pokémon Grassy Gardening' Collection Combines Pokémon And Horticulture
It's Venusaursome
If you think Grass-type Pokémon are underrated, or you've been trying to grow your green thumb over the pandemic, then you will most likely be the target audience for the new Pokémon Grassy Gardening collection. They have pot-plant plushies: A Squirtle watering can, and a small vase tended to by Pikachu and Bulbasaur:...
News Pokémon Shirts Gets A Hoenn Boost With 34 New Designs
With even more to come!
Original Stitch has launched a new wave of Pokémon Shirts designs today, with 34 more Pokémon from the Hoenn region now featured in the range. This latest wave adds a variety of characters that first appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, such as Armaldo, Metagross, and Groudon. As has always been the case, you can head...
News DOOM Eternal's Toys Are Being Made Into Real-Life Collectibles
12 to collect
You know the cute little toys you collect when grabbing a breather from shooting terrifying demons in the face in DOOM Eternal? Well, you'll soon be able to collect them in real life, too. Yes, thanks to Numskull Designs' continued partnership with Bethesda, an official line of DOOM collectible figurines is headed our way. There will...
News Tomy Is Releasing A Yamper Pokémon Plush With A Joltik Stuck To Its Butt
Sorry, its "hindquarters"
Japanese toy and merchandise company Takara Tomy has revealed a new Pokémon plush in the form of a Yamper with a Joltik attached to it. The Joltik even vibrates Yamper when you pull it back. It's got fans wondering where such an idea came from, and it seems it's actually based on information from Pokémon Sword and...
Platinum Points required
A great deal over on the newly revamped Nintendo UK store sees lots of great My Nintendo rewards available with lower-than-usual shipping. Ordinarily, these rewards are available for a set number of Platinum Points plus a shipping fee (which is usually around £6 per transaction for those of us in the UK). Now, though, you...
News Missed The Animal Crossing Build-A-Bears? A Limited Supply Goes Back On Sale Tomorrow
Here are the times you need
At the start of the month, Build-A-Bear launched two new toys based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Both Isabelle and Tom Nook were available, but as you might expect, both toys sold out before most fans even had a chance to access the website. Fear not, though, as both toys will be back on sale tomorrow. If you missed...
News Sega Extends Jakks Pacific Partnership For More Classic And Modern Sonic Merch
Figures, playsets, vehicles, plush and more!
Sega of America and Jakks Pacific have announced a renewal of their merchandising partnership today, with the toymaker set to continue its work on both 'Classic' and 'Modern' versions of the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection. The deal will see Jakks design, manufacture, market, and sell Sonic the Hedgehog...
News Nintendo's Giving Away Pairs Of Animal Crossing Build-A-Bears (North America)
Five lucky winners will receive both toys
If you missed out on your chance to grab the newly-revealed Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear toys, here's another opportunity to get your hands on them. Nintendo of America has kicked off a sweepstakes competition in which five lucky winners will walk away with both the Isabelle and Tom Nook Build-A-Bears...
News Nintendo Collabs With Moonpig For New Range Of Official Greetings Cards
"Moonpig dot coooom"
UK-based greetings card company Moonpig has launched a brand new Nintendo range. That's right, designs featuring the likes of Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon are all available to buy as we speak, all allowing for customisation. You can throw in your own photographs and the recipient's name to...
News Sonic The Hedgehog's Physical Card Game Locks In A September Release
Here's your first look
It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary this year and to celebrate, Sega's longtime mascot is getting his own card game. We first found out about it last month, and now, in an update - it's been revealed it will make its debut this September for $19.95 USD / €17.95 EUR. It's designed for ages six and up, and will allow...
News New Animal Crossing Build-A-Bear Character Arriving This Summer
Who could it be?
Earlier this week, Build-A-Bear revealed the first two characters in its brand new Animal Crossing: New Horizons line. In case you missed the announcement, it's the two Town Hall workers, Tom Nook and Isabelle. Although they're now sold out, a number of fans weren't all that impressed with what was on offer - we even said the
Talking Point The Build-A-Bear Animal Crossing Collection Is A Bit Rubbish
Today's launch saw many fans disappointed
Build-A-Bear is a horrific child's play-shop where your young ones can watch their new best friend being turned from an empty, lifeless skin into a fluffed and stuffed bear-shaped thing. You can even buy tiny bear clothes. It's quite the pitch, and one that was so successful that the company can usually be...
More artificial scarcity
On March 29, 2021, Bandai Candy — in partnership with Nintendo and 7-Eleven — released a collection of seven Animal Crossing figurines. Branded 'Atsumare: Dōbutsu no Mori - Tomodachi Dōru' (loosely, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Doll Friends), the figurines can only be purchased at Nintendo Tokyo and, more...
News Animal Crossing's Build-A-Bear Collection Launches Today - Here Are The Details You Need
Update: Now live! First images appear
Update (Tue 6th Apr, 2021 16:00 BST): Our first official look at Animal Crossing's Build-A-Bear collab has arrived (see below) and the waiting room queue has opened. Continue on down to our original article to learn all about today's drop. Original Article: After being initially teased last month, the Animal...
News Among Us Now Has Official Plushies
Disclaimer: 10% of the plushies are murderous impostors
We all love things that are cuddly and want to kill us, or else cats wouldn't exist. Innersloth, the developers of massive indie hit Among Us, have managed to create something to rival cats for the cute/murderous throne, with their official line of Among Us plushies. The cuddly impostors come...
News Pokémon Launches Educational Book Series For Young Readers
'Pokémon Primers'
The Pokémon Company International has launched a new book series targetted at young trainers, adding an educational twist to the cute and colourful world of the series. The company's official publishing imprint, Pikachu Press, has launched two books in what will be known as the 'Pokémon Primers' series. The books are...
News Monster Hunter Rise Posters Now Available On My Nintendo Europe
Just pay shipping!
The My Nintendo Europe rewards keep on coming, as a new set of Monster Hunter Rise posters can now be picked up at no cost other than shipping (and the usual Platinum Points, of course). The set includes designs featuring Magnamalo, Rathalos, Goss Harag, Rakna-Kadaki and Almudron, and is a limited reward exclusive to the My...
News My Nintendo Europe Is Giving Away This Super Mario 35 Zipper Pouch - Just Pay Shipping
A limited and exclusive item
The European My Nintendo website is at it again, offering fans the chance to pick up another physical treat in exchange for some Platinum Points. This time around, you can pick up a limited-edition Zipper Pouch featuring Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary artwork. This is exclusive to My Nintendo, and once they're gone,...
News Dress Like A Character From Disco Elysium With This New ZA/UM Fashion Line
Please let us live vicariously through you
[Update 26/03/2021: The clothes are already all out of stock. Dang.] Did you play through Disco Elysium thinking, "damn, I wish I looked as good as these chaotic weirdos"? Us too! Studio ZA/UM, the chaotic weirdos behind the award-winning narrative role-playing game / political Dungeons-and-Dragons-like...
Games? Gone. Merch? Gone. Mario?
Nintendo has confirmed that a set of special Mario 35th-anniversary products currently available at its Tokyo store will be pulled from sale on 31st March. An awful lot has already been said about Mario's upcoming doomsday (31st March is looking set to be a pretty miserable day for Nintendo's famous plumber), but...
Soapbox How One Large Vegetable Highlights The Issue With Japan-Only Merch
I want the Big Turnip
While perusing news on the upcoming release of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town - a game I am reviewing, and a series I love - I stumbled upon something special: a limited edition turnip plushie, available only in Japan. I... love the big turnip... And, you see, the thing is, I want the Big Turnip. But more than just...
News Sonic The Hedgehog's Getting Its Own Physical Card Game
"Sonic’s the name, and speed is the game"
Just in case Sonic's games, movies, merch, and official blue curry weren't quite enough for you, it's now been revealed that he's getting a card game, too. C
Random This Pikachu Caterpillar Is... A Lot To Take In
This is what happens if you use fifty Thunder Stones at once
Fun to lean on! Just don't lean too hard, or... well, you don't want to know. Just don't. Trust us. Have you ever discovered one of those strange little shops on the high street that sells nothing but K-Pop posters, keyrings of anime boys, and weirdly off-model plushes of video game...
News Pyra And Mythra Figures Shown In Sakurai's Smash Presentation Are Up For Pre-Order
Update: Annnnnd they're gone
Update: It appears that stock is now completely sold out across Good Smile's US and International online stores. You can find a list of stores that stock Good Smile products here if you wish to try your luck with a local dealer. Original Article: No doubt thanks to the characters' arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,...
Aaaaand its gone
First 4 Figures has brought us some stunning – albeit expensive – figures over the years. It has covered Nintendo quite a few times, ranging across Super Mario, Metroid and
News Build-A-Bear Is Launching An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection
Update: Confirmed for US and UK
Update: The official Build-A-Bear account has now made this announcement public, confirming that the range will hit the US and UK! Original Article: With the likes of Pokémon and Sonic already receiving the Build-A-Bear treatment, it only seems natural that a franchise as c
News Sonic Joins Club Mocchi-Mocchi's Super Soft Plush Range
And it's 'super-huggable'
Sega has announced a new partnership with toymaker TOMY International that will see Sonic join the company's popular Club Mocchi- Mocchi- range of soft plushes. The blue blur's getting more merch than we know what to do with these days – it was only last month that a new deal was announced for merchandise based on the...
News Resident Evil Turns 25 This Month, And New Merch Has Arrived To Celebrate
Including an Umbrella lamp and hats
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Resident Evil series, with the original PlayStation game – which eventually found its way to both the Nintendo DS and GameCube – launching back in March 1996. If you feel like celebrating, you can now get your hands on a whole new range of merchandise. Capcom has...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Metroid "Samus Helmet" Statue
Update: Now we've got a better look!
Update: Here's a better look at the helmet. First 4 Figures is no stranger to Metroid. Starting with the Metroid Prime Gunship nearly 11 years ago, it showcased a Varia Suit Samus statue last October and, following on f
Random Ever Wanted A Pokémon-Themed Fishing Lure? Well, Now's Your Chance
Now you can fish with Kyogre and Pikachu
It's been a busy week for Pokémon fans. Last Friday's announcements of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokém
News Original Stitch's Pokémon Shirts Range Expands With New Ruby And Sapphire Collection
Designer (Tor)chic
Original Stitch and The Pokémon Company are teaming up once again for a whole new range in the 'Pokémon Shirts' lineup, this time with designs based on Pokémon's third generation of monsters. Launching just in time for Pokémon Day, the new line adds 34 patterns inspired by Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Ruby and...
News A Super Mario Lenticular Magnet Set Is The Latest MyNintendo Europe Reward
North America gets Bravely Default II posters
What a time to be alive. Following the rather dramatic saga of the Splatoon keyrings and the ongoing difficulty people are having in getting the Mario 35th Anniversary pins, it's MyNintendo's game to lose - all they have to do is keep giving us things we actually want, rather than, you know, phone...
These off-brand Pikas just need a lot of love and maybe plastic surgery
Ever since the birth of Pikachu back in 1996, the little yellow rabbit-mouse has become as much of a mascot of the Pokémon series as Kermit is for The Muppets, the fat cow is for Harvest Moon, and Missile is for Ace Attorney. It's Pikachu's recognisable form that makes it so...
News Zavvi Details Exclusive Pokémon 25th Anniversary Range Launching This Weekend
Including high tops and a special collector's box
UK retailer Zavvi has lifted the lid on its upcoming Pokémon 25th Anniversary collection, an exclusive set of limited edition items launching this weekend. The range is set to include an official collector's box, a mini clothing line consisting of three Pikachu garments, and a Pikachu high-top...
News Diamond Variant Charmander And Vaporeon Funko Pops Confirmed For Emerald City Comic-Con
All that glitters isn't gold
It wasn't long ago we received news that Funko is expanding its range of Gen 1 Pokémon. Including a Metallic Silver Bulbasaur, those are due to arrive later this year but, in the meantime, Funko has just announced two exclusive new variants for Charmander and Vaporeon. Calling them "Diamond Variants", the
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is Getting Official Merchandise
And costumes and accessories, too
It's not going to be out for more than a year, but official merchandise for Sonic The Hedgehog 2 has already been confirmed. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. has today announced that it has the global toy rights for the film in partnership with Sega of America. JAKKS says it will "design, manufacture, market, and sell Sonic the...
