Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Initially released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 (followed by a Nintendo 3DS port in 2013 and a digital release for the Nintendo Wii U in 2015 and 2016), Donkey Kong Country Returns will now be getting a high-definition version for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on Thursday, January 16th, 2025,…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and…
Japanese company San-ei Boeki has announced two new lines of “All-Star Collection” plushies, each featuring a handful of Mario and Kirby characters. The Mario characters announced are Magikoopa, Dry Bones, Blooper, Hammer Bro, and most interestingly Rosalina, along with a Red Shell and a 1-Up Mushroom. Meanwhile on the Kirby…
A brand new batch of Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys are starting to arrive at McDonald’s locations around the UK. They feature Mario, Peach, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi, as well as other iconic Mario items and villains. @nintendolife picked up an early Mario Happy Meal toy today, here's what…
While the Switch event is a week away a few third party accessory makers have come forward with add-ons for the upcoming system at the ongoing CES event. While a lot of them are pretty generic, a few actually give us a better idea of how the Switch will work…
There are many companies around these days that are targeting the retro enthusiast crowd, and Retro-bit is one of the most prominent. With its variety of multi-purpose consoles and handhelds to replica accessories like controllers, adapters and even the N64 Expansion Pak, they have the growing audience covered. Now the…
Custom sneaker company Freaker Sneaks is set to release its own take on Air Jordan 4 shoes with a decidedly Nintendo touch. The gray shoes feature the classic Super Nintendo logo on the tongue, with real clickable buttons on the back of each shoe. According to the company, each pair…
Nintendo Japan has released a brand new wallpaper to kick off 2017. The art depicts Mario as a rickshaw driver carting around Princess Peach and Toad with an image of Mt. Fuji in the background. Both a mobile and desktop version are available to download now. Check them out below…
During a Facebook Live presentation this morning, the good folks at First 4 Figures announced that a life-size Majora’s Mask statue and a True Form Midna statue are coming soon. At the moment, we only have a small tease of each project with no release or pricing information. If…
Amazon Japan has just pulled the curtain from the upcoming limited edition 30th anniversary Zelda concert CD, which will hit store shelves in Japan on February 15th. The set comes with both a CD and a DVD containing music from the Zelda Symphony, as well as a badge set and…
When it comes to weird interpretations of Mario nothing can quite top the Super Mario Bros. movie of the early ’90s. With its humanoid Goombas, Blade Runner architecture and a realistic raptor called Yoshi, it couldn’t be more different from the Mushroom Kingdom established in the games. Despite all of…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
First 4 Figures has announced via its official Facebook page that its very first Bowser statue is coming soon! One teaser image was shown showcasing the amazing detail on Bowser’s shell and skin, but sadly, no pricing or release date information is available yet. Check out the first image below!…
