Originally introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the terrifying Alpha Pokémon make their return in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. These supersized special Pokémon make for very popular Shiny hunting targets, and that is especially true in Z-A thanks to Wild Zone 20. Unlike most locations, the two spots in the center of…
In a not so surprising bit of news, publisher Skydance Games has announced that the upcoming action title Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed “beyond early 2026.” Posted on Twitter, the company stated the game has been shifted to an unspecified release window and will be missing its…
In a new update from Nintendo of Japan, the company has announced that new Yoshi plushes and a Yoshi app will be coming to its “My Mario” line of children’s toys. Announced this past August as a marketing campaign for children and parents, “My Mario” is intended as a range…
Funko’s monthly rollout of new figures in its Day with Pikachu series continues this month, and this latest design is bringing something new to the table! Preparing for summer’s end and autumn’s arrival, ‘Charged Up for Game Day’ is giving Pikachu and football fans alike a new collectible to really…
Casetify — the popular protective case company for phones, headphones, smart watches, and other accessories — has been collaborating with The Pokémon Company over the past year to bring some never-before-seen case designs to the market. If you’re a big Pokémon fan, you’ve likely seen the ads on social media…
Pokémon fans in Japan have been able to visit Pokémon Center stores for years now, and the United States used to have one of its very own (that’s now Nintendo NY) and a fresh branch just opened in Singapore. But those of us living in Europe haven’t really had the…
Update: Good news, collectors! The life-size Mareep plush is now also up for pre-order at the North American Pokémon Center. I see a lot of Pokémon plushes as a writer for Nintendo Wire, and I’ve even been privileged enough to regularly visit Pokémon Center stores in Japan while I lived…
Back in June we reported on a new book being put together by Shigesato Itoi’s publishing company, Hobonichi, that would compile the writings of the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. Soon after, a worldwide audience started clamoring for the book to be released in other languages, and now it’s been…
Update: All three Kirby Dream Gear Plushes are now available to pre-order at Play-Asia. Save 5% on your entire order when you use the code NINWIRE at checkout! Kirby’s a flan of many hats, and this time around he’s getting just a bit mechanical with his headgear. Light the lamps…
Update: The Pokémon Center has updated its sales listings for Sword & Shield pre-orders. Sadly, the plush key chain gifts that are available as the three starters (Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble) will be chosen at random. So if you choose to pre-order from the PC, you will not be guaranteed…
After days of teasing the announcement and years of being the worst kept secret in the theme park industry, Universal Studios Florida has announced their third park (fourth if you count the water park) in Orlando: Epic Universe. This massive park is just as big as the entirety of the…
Funko’s monthly A Day with Pikachu releases always bring an air of excitement along with them, and July’s figure is no different! Splashing Away Summer just arrived at our doorstep today, and everyone here at Nintendo Wire is totally smitten with it. This time around, Pikachu’s making waves while riding…
As a longtime fan of Square Enix’s Mana series, I’ve scouted every niche and corner of the world for game themed memorabilia since I was a little kid. I was beyond thrilled to learn that Collection of Mana would be heading to Switch soon, and now it looks like my…
Now the live-action hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie has re-entered production and pushed its release date back from November 2019 to February 2020, it’s seeming less and less likely we’ll see the original movie design become a merchandise icon, for better or worse. Given the sudden delay, however, it’s likely…
The biannual Wonder Festival – the premier Japanese convention for figure enthusiasts – has kicked off in Chiba, and as always there’s a host of new Nintendo related merch shown off. From announcing an Edelgard figma from the recently released Fire Emblem: Three Houses to scale figures of Pokémon…
