Kirby - Merchandise
The Kirby series is one of Nintendo's most popular franchises and is a series that sells well and flies off the shelves whenever new games are released. The novel and unique character gained the attention of many fans, achieving lots of popularity as well as a wide range of merchandise in the process. Due to the very cute characters that are introduced in this franchise, there are many different products available such as plushies, character shirts, and even flashlights. There are all sorts of products that can be enjoyed by all ages, from children to adults, including popular brands such as Amiibo. Within this wide range of merchandise available, here are three popular products listed as follows: the “Kirby's Bakery Kirby Big Nap Cushion”, the “Kirby Pastel Life Towel Hanger”, and the “Kirby Silicone Mini Pouch”.
Kirby's Bakery Kirby Big Nap Cushion
This product is a very large cushion with Kirby's face printed on it. It is a very large rectangular cushion with arm holes on both sides to let one put their arms in it, allowing the user to simply rest their head straight onto the pillow. This cushion was designed specifically for napping. By making space for the arms inside the cushion, it prevents the user’s arms from getting pins and needles after having their head placed on them for a long period of time, allowing this product to be a perfect nap cushion. The large pillow is pink in color and clearly shows Kirby's big blue eyes, small simple mouth, and two pink ovals to make Kirby’s cheeks blush, emphasizing its cuteness. This cushion shows Kirby's adorableness to the max and allows for maximum comfort as well, making it a greatly sought after product. Although it is sold separately, there is a Waddle Dee version of the nap cushion and has the character printed onto the cushion instead of Kirby, allowing fans to enjoy whichever character they wish to have.
- Release Date: June 2020
- Manufacturer: Max Limited
- Size (approx.): 300 mm
- Material: Polyester
Kirby Pastel Life Towel Hanger
This product is a very cute towel holder which allows towels to hang off it. A small, plush Kirby holds a light, pastel green ring that can be used to hang towels on. A string loop is also attached to Kirby, which makes it very easy to hang on a wall. The Kirby toy shows the typical round pink ball that everyone knows and loves. He has small arms and red shoes connected to its body. Kirby’s face is decorated with large, black cartoonish eyes and a small, simple mouth that gives off a charming smile. Two little blush marks on Kirby’s cheeks make this plushie even more adorable. The towel ring that Kirby holds is half covered in a material that has the words “Kirby Pastel Life” embroidered onto it. This towel hanger is a great way for fans to enjoy Kirby in their everyday lives without having to constantly play the games.
- Release Date: August 2018
- Manufacturer: San-Ei Co., Ltd.
- Dimensions (approx.): 180 x 75 x 200 mm
Kirby Silicone Mini Pouch
This product is available in three different versions. They are all silicone pouches, which are very handy when trying to carry around small things such as keys or money (coins). The pouches are attached to a short keychain to allow the users to hang it off of wherever they wish to place it. This product is a great accessory or decoration, but it can also be used to hold small, easily lost objects. The pouches are all decorated with Kirby's face, but the expressions Kirby has on each pouch is different, allowing the customers to choose whichever one they fancy. The first version is the grinning face. This version would probably be the most recognizable face of Kirby. This silicone pouch is yellow and has Kirby's circular face taking up the center of the pouch. His wide blue eyes and blushing cheeks pair with his simple grin to create this adorable pouch. The second version is purple and has Kirby showing off a big smile. the face is designed exactly the same, apart from the mouth. In this version, Kirby's mouth is open, showing him laughing happily. The third version shows Kirby's straight face. The pouch is a light blue color and the facial expression is the same as the other pouches, though Kirby’s mouth is a simple, single dot. The three different versions might seem similar, but they allow the fans to enjoy a variety of different expressions.
- Release Date: December 2018
- Manufacturer: SK Japan
- Size (approx): 60 mm
- Material: Silicone
About Kirby
Kirby is the name of the titular character from the Kirby series. Although he can appear in several different colors, Kirby is often shown as a small, round, pink blob. The story behind Kirby’s origin is largely unknown, but that didn’t stop him from becoming incredibly popular. Kirby has the unique ability to inhale nearly any enemy he comes across and absorbs its abilities, allowing Kirby to have an incredible range of attacks.
About the Kirby Series
Kirby was originally conceived by Masahiro Sakurai at HAL Laboratory and eventually published by Nintendo after the first game had been developed. This game was called “Kirby’s Dream Land” and steadily created a devout fanbase with every new game that was released. Most games have the player control the titular character in an attempt to defeat the evil force that threatens Dreamland, Kirby’s home country. Many praise the series for its enjoyable music, cute designs, and the great amount of customizability that Kirby’s Copy ability allows.
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Kirby's Bakery Kirby Big Nap Cushion
Kirby Pastel Life Towel Hanger
Kirby Silicone Mini Pouch
Kirby Amiibo
Kirby Plushies
Kirby Label