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Updated · Nintendo Everything · May 7Nintendo 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.
Why does Nintendo limit new merchandise to Japan while its strategy aims for massive global IP expansion? As Nintendo sells its hit Switch 2 at a loss, is its character IP strong enough to ensure long-term financial success? After a rare patent loss, will Nintendo be forced to rethink its iron-fisted approach to protecting its most iconic characters?