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We’ve seen all sorts of Nintendo patents over the years. Most are generally tied to gaming, as you would expect, but the latest one truly comes out of left field.

A Nintendo patent filed for a “Passive Walking Device and Passive Walking Module” was published today. As far as we can tell, there isn’t a ton going on in the filing aside from a device that is capable of walking on its own, sort of like the video below.

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Build-A-Bear has announced a new partnership with Nintendo for a slew of Mario products. Three new Make-Your-Own Super Mario plushies are joining the store, in addition to a pre-stuffed Toad, sound chips, and accessories.

The following full-sized, Make-Your-Own Friends are being offered at Build-A-Bear:

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In 2016, the Squid Sisters from Splatoon held their first performance at Game Party Japan. With the release of Splatoon 2 earlier this year, something similar will be happening once again.

Nintendo has announced that Game Party Japan 2018 will feature Off the Hook’s Pearl and Marina in their first live performance on February 10. The appearance of other guests have also been teased. Based on the official poster above, we can probably expect the Squid Sisters to return.

Other than that, we don’t have any additional information just yet. We should know more leading up to the event in February.

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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.

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Amazon is running a special sale on books for the next few days. When using the code BOOKGIFT17 at checkout, you can save $5 on a purchase $15 and up.

You can use the code on something like Zelda: Art & Artifacts. Or another gaming book. Or another type of book entirely.

Just a little heads up. The code expires on December 14.

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The new Mutant Mudds: Official Art and Design Works book just arrived about a couple of weeks ago. For a look inside, check out the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Switch, Wii U | 2 Comments

Update (12/13): This is up on Amazon again with the 20% Prime discount. It had sold out last night.

Original (12/12): Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new Shovel Knight amiibo 3-pack. You can reserve it here. If you happen to be a Prime member, you can save 20% as well.

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The new Detective Pikachu movie has a release date. Deadline reports that the film will debut on May 10, 2019.

It was just recently confirmed that Ryan Reynolds will star in the movie as Pikachu. Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton are also on the cast.

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First 4 Figures’ Fighter Kirby statue is set for the last week of December / first week of January. To celebrate, the company has issued a production documentary showing how it was made. View the video below.

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Update: Added in a higher-quality version of the teaser in direct-feed.

Original: The first teaser for the new Pokemon movie during the Japanese variety show Oha Suta. In the trailer, it’s revealed that the film will release on July 13.

Here’s an off-screen video showing the teaser:

When we have an official upload of the trailer, we’ll share it here.

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