Submit a news tip



General Nintendo

Kirby Car Mouth figure

Good Smile is readying a new Kirby Car Mouth figure as part of its Pop Up Parade line, and we now a the release window and pre-orders are open.

The figure is based on one of the transformations included in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. What we have here is a non-scale pre-painted figure made out of plastic. The main highlight is that it actually moves forward after being pulled back, so it’s a little more than just a collectible.

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime generated plenty of memes during his time with the company, including a line from the very first US Nintendo Direct. For those who hadn’t already owned a 3DS or weren’t thinking about picking one up, he had a simple question to those consumers: “What’s wrong with you?” You can check out that clip here.

Former Nintendo staffer Krysta Yang shared some insight into that moment during an episode of the Kit & Krysta podcast. It wasn’t just a throwaway line as the team working on the Nintendo Direct had some discussions about it. However, they felt that the envelope needed to be pushed a bit and wouldn’t be out of character for Reggie to say, so it was ultimately approved.

Epic Mickey 3 Warren Spector

Epic Mickey director Warren Spector says he would love to develop Epic Mickey 3. However, don’t expect it anytime soon.

Spector was asked about the possibility on LinkedIn. Despite having a “high level idea” in mind for a new game, he’s currently busy at his current studio OtherSide and projects going on there. Spector noted: “I’d love to do Epic Mickey 3 but I have a day job that would make that impossible.”

rarest smash bros amiibo

With the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line now finishing with Sora, we’ve put together a list going over the top five rarest figures.

Nintendo has recently announced restocks of several Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures – including Joker, Terry, and Banjo & Kazooie, who all lie among the rarest of these figurines (especially Joker). To add to this, Nintendo also restocked female Corrin last year, who was once considered the single rarest Super Smash Bros. amiibo. Given how much each individual character’s availability has changed, we’ve put together a list of Smash Bros. series amiibo figures who haven’t yet been restocked. It’s entirely possible that this list changes part way in the year depending on future restocks, so for now, keep in mind that this list is current as of February 2024.

Sheikah Slate statue Zelda: Breath of the Wild

First 4 Figures has revealed the latest addition to its Zelda: Breath of the Wild collectibles lineup, which is a life-size painted resin statue for the Sheikah Slate.

Consumers can choose between a standard version or Exclusive Edition. Both include a detailed base inspired by the game, tablet detachable from base, limited edition numbering, and authentication card. The Exclusive Edition adds a sound function, eye with LED light-up function, LED light-up on base changes colors when removing and inserting the tablet, and display with color-changing LED light up function (change colors by pressing the eye on the reverse side of the tablet).

Pokemon Presents February 2024

Pokemon Presents will be returning for its annual Pokemon Day presentation, with an event now announced for February 27. It will air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.

Fans can look forward to “exciting Pokemon news in celebration of Pokemon Day 2024”. No further information has been provided.

Pokemon Presents will be available via YouTube here. The official live stream has not yet been released.

Source

More: ,

Kirby McDonald's toys

Just announced for Japan is a new collaboration between Nintendo and McDonald’s for Kirby toys with Happy Meals.

Eight different toys are planned that, naturally, are all about Kirby himself. Different poses will be available including the Cone Mouth. We’ll also mention that one toy is for Waddle Dee. Also, these are actually more like plushies – they aren’t plastic.

Yoshitaka Murayama

We’re sad to report that Yoshitaka Murayama has passed away following complications with an ongoing illness.

Murayama’s will be remembered for his work on the Suikoden franchise as he was the creator. Additionally, he was the director and scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is set for release in just a couple of months.

Murayama was also the head of Rabbit & Bear Studios, and the news was shared on the company’s official website. We’ve attached the full statement below.


Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Link figma

Wonderful Hobby Life For You 38 is currently taking place, and it’s revealed a slew of figure news.

Looking at Nintendo products, new figmas are on the way for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Zelda herself as well as Link and Ganondorf. Elsewhere, Eunie from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is getting her own figma as well. There are both brand new figures here as well as new looks at ones that were previously announced.

Here are some of the highlights:

We’re only one full month into 2023, but many Nintendo fans are already thinking about the possibility of new hardware arriving this year. Previous rumors have pointed to a Switch successor launching sometime in 2024. You can never really predict what Nintendo will do, but based on factors such as the release schedule for Switch, that does seem likely.

When do you think Switch 2 will be launching? How much do you think the system will cost? Share your predictions will us in the comments.

More: ,


Manage Cookie Settings