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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...
News These Adorable Pikmin Plush Are Being Restocked In Japan
Just look at that Bulborb
In today's episode of 'Japan gets all the cool things and we're immensely jealous', Nintendo has announced that its adorable selection of Sanei Trading Pikmin plush is making a comeback. The cutesy set is available to order right now from Nintendo's official Japanese store – although worldwide shipping is sadly not...
Random The Pokémon Company Forgot What A Magnemite Looked Like, And It's Really Sorry
Time to sort out Magneright from Magnewrong
Okay, okay, we're just speculating, but The Pokémon Company's latest Muk-up is a Magnemite oversight that might be worth something some day (h/t Kotaku). See, it turns out that Magnemite should look like this (helpful red circle added by TPC themselves): But the plushie looks like this: You see?!...
News You Can Now Buy A Gigantamax Meowth Plush, And It's Over Five Feet Long
Wanna guess how much it costs?
There are Pokémon plushes, and then there are Pokémon plushes. That's right, catering for that very specific market who have the space, desire, and funds to buy the longest Meowth plush known to humankind, the Pokémon Center website is now offering a brand new 'Gigantamax Meowth Poké Plush'. It's 65 inches in...
News Nintendo's Real-Life Animal Crossing Dodo Airlines Collection Is A Thing Of Beauty
And the official Nook Inc jacket is available, too!
T-shirts and jumpers featuring our favourite gaming characters are always cool, but nothing quite compares to official clothing based on actual, in-game designs. Nintendo currently has a collection of items for sale on its official US website based on clothing found inside Animal Crossing: New...
News Levi's Just Announced A New Line Of Pokémon Clothing, And It Includes Misty's Outfit
The new range celebrates Pokémon's 25th anniversary
Ash Ketchum is not the most fashionable of 10-year-olds, but the series that made him famous has spawned shirts, shoes, and now - thanks to denim-doers Levi's - a whole collection of Poké-themed apparel. A lot of the collection is a bit, well... odd, with jeans that have an entire Pikachu just...
News Pokémon Center Reveals New Galarian Plushes, Arriving Next Month
Mr. Mime, Mr. Rime and Frosmoth join the ranks
We've been getting a good look at the Pokémon Center's newest merchandise lately. Giving us a detailed view of N and Zorua's new figure last week and extra huggable plushes back in December, a new wave of Pokémon plushes will soon join them. This time around, they're focusing on the latest entry,
News New Pokémon Nanoblock Sets Revealed, Garchomp And Kubfu Coming This April
Mini grass-type set with Bulbasaur also confirmed
Pokémon's 25th-anniversary celebrations continue to unfold and the merchandise keeps coming. Fans of collectable figures can look forward to a new wave of Funko Pops, and Pokémon Black and White's enigmatic N is getting the official treatment too. Next
News 7-Eleven In Japan Is Running A Super Mario Merch Lottery, With New Mario-Themed Food
Eat a pasta sandwich, just like Mario would
Starting on February 5th, the massively popular American-built, Japanese-owned chain store, 7-Eleven, will be running the "Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Campaign", which adds a few new Mario-themed food items to the menu. The only item detailed so far is the "Mario's Mix Roll", a bun stuffed with a...
News Pokémon Center Reveals Official N And Zorua Figure, Pre-Orders Have Gone Live
Black and White fans, you've not been forgotten
Pokémon's 25th-anniversary celebrations are in full swing and honestly, there's seemingly no end to how much is getting announced. Without even getting into New Pokémon Snap's information blowout, merchandise is popping up everywhere. New
Random Want To Buy A Statue Of Gravelord Nito For $700?
Neato! It's Nito!
Gravelord Nito looks like a hairball. He looks like a storage cupboard full of Halloween decorations. He looks like a rejected Muppet made by an over-enthusiastic Lovecraft fan. Anyway, if you want a really expensive statue of the Dark Souls boss whose designers were presumably inspired by the things that block your shower drain,...
News Mario Merch Now Available At Universal Studios Japan
Another sneak peek of the park after COVID opening delays
A few more images from Universal Studios Japan have emerged after the Super Nintendo World theme park had its soft opening yesterday despite COVID delays, reports themeparx.com. The images show the new merchandise now available for sale at the Universal Studios gift shop, themed around Mario...
Something Oblivion, something new, something Morrowind, something blue
Maybe Bethesda needs some quick cash while they plug away at the new Elder Scrolls game, or maybe they're just trying to capitalise on people getting engaged during the pandemic. Either way, they've just added a new item to their merch website: a 10K Ritual of Mara gold ring...
News Casio Unveils New BABY-G Pokémon Pikachu Watch
And it comes in Poké Ball packaging
If you're in the market for a fancy new watch and just so happen to be a fan of Pokémon's star mascot, this new release from Casio might just do the trick. The electronics giant has unveiled the latest addition in its BABY-G line of shock-resistant watches, the BA-110PKC. It's the second collaboration between...
News New LEGO Mario 'Master Your Adventure Maker Set' Is Available Now
Compatible with the LEGO Mario figure
As promised towards the end of last year, the 'Master Your Adventure Maker Set' is now available as part of the LEGO Super Mario range. This new set lets you expand your collection with new enemies like Larry Koopa, and also allows players to get creative with Customisation Blocks. Enhance your LEGO Super...
News Splatoon 2 Keyrings Went Up On My Nintendo Today, And Immediately Sold Out
Ink and you'll miss it
As part of the upcoming Splatfest, which pitches Super Mushrooms against Super Stars, My Nintendo introduced a brand new reward for only 100 Platinum Points: a set of keyrings, made of laser-cut and engraved acrylic, featuring the two powerups. Now you never have to choose again! Unfortunately, the keyrings - which were...
News New Pokémon Shirts Are On Sale Today, Featuring Galar Starters
Pokémon Shirt and Sleeves
So... How illegal/unethical would it be to buy plane tickets to Japan, buy these shirts, and fly straight back? What's that? People are getting in trouble for travelling inside their own country just to play Pokémon GO? Well, that's different. Surely the police would understand if we showed them these shirts. No matter...
News Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Decorations Are Now Redeemable On My Nintendo (Europe)
Just pay shipping
My Nintendo has been offering a much-improved range of physical goods recently, like Pikmin 3 coasters, Mario posters, and even an adorable Animal Crossing tote bag, and now you can pick up something that should hopefully enhance your game time on
Hong Kong also receiving an exclusive pre-order bonus
Nintendo went live with their UK pre-order bonuses for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury months ago, offering a series of plushies to go with next month's Switch release, but South Korea might just have us beat. Appearing across several retailers, we've now received im
Random Sleepy At Work? Put Your Head In Gengar's Gob With This New "Pokémon Sleeping Companion"
Check out that 5.5-foot tongue!
Pokémon has given us some pretty incredible consumer products in recent years, such as a Snorlax plush which is literally large enough to sleep on. The company that created that particular dream product, Premium Bandai, is back with yet another Pocket Monster-related plush that we didn't know we needed: the Gengar...
News An Adorable Animal Crossing Figure Set Launches This Year, And We Need Them All
One bundle, seven characters
Just when you thought the series couldn't get any cuter, an adorable set of mini-figures based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons pops up to melt our poor little hearts. The set comes from Bandai Skokugan and will be launching in June this year. You'll find Tom Nook, Isabelle, Flick, Lolly, Dom, Flurry, and Marshal all...
Made of extra-soft, fluffy material
The Pokémon Company has launched a new line of plush toys that promise to be "extra soft" and "extra huggable" – something we could all probably do with right now. We found nine designs in total, all available to purchase as we speak from the Pokémon Center online store. There's Ditto, Snorlax, Pikachu,...
News My Nintendo Europe Is Offering This Cute 2021 Calendar - Just Pay Shipping
Featuring fan-favourite characters
Europe's My Nintendo store is continuing its recent trend of giving away physical exclusives by offering up a cute little 2021 calendar featuring fan-favourite characters. There are 13 calendar sheets in total, and they come with a little stand to display them on your desk. All sheets measure 13.4 x 13.4cm and...
News A "Premium" Set Of Poké Ball Replicas Launches Next Year
Pre-orders for the first ball now live!
The Pokémon Company International is set to launch a new set of collectable Poké Ball merchandise next year. Called the 'Die-Cast Poké Ball Replica Series', the range will include "premium replicas" of the iconic Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Premier Ball. They're being made in partnership with...
News The Pokémon Company Teams Up With Zavvi For A New, Exclusive Clothing Range
Update: Now available, here's a discount code
Update: As promised, the main bulk of the new Zavvi Pokémon range is now live (those limited Pikachu trainers will go live at 4pm UK time). If anything takes your fancy, make sure to use our special discount codes at checkout to save some cash: Use code NINTENDOLIFE20 for 20% off clothing, or...