Nintendo reveals new Star Fox and Donkey Kong Bananza plushies

6 articles · Updated · Nintendo Everything · May 7

The Japan launch is set for late June, with four Star Fox designs: Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi and Slippy Toad.
Sanei also unveiled a Donkey Kong banana keychain plush and a separate plush featuring Donkey Kong with Pauline.
The Star Fox merchandise follows the newly announced Switch 2 game, while fans outside Japan may need to import until wider pre-orders are confirmed.

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