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Kirby merchandise launch in Japan

Overview

In early July 2026 Japanese retailers began rolling out new video‑game character merchandise. By the end of the month toy maker Rimant detailed its next offering: a six‑piece "Star Kirby Adventure on Desk" collection slated for release on 24 August. The set includes functional desk accessories shaped as Kirby, Waddle Dee, Sleep, Meta Knight, Kirby’s Gourmet Festival and Warp Star, each priced at ¥1,330 and distributed through toy, novelty and character stores across Japan.

Entities

Kirby’s Gourmet Festival · Waddle Dee · Meta Knight · Kirby · Rimant

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Rimant launches six Kirby desk‑figure sets on Aug 24 in Japan

    Rimant will release six Kirby‑themed desk figures on 24 Aug in Japan, priced ¥1,330, sold via toy and character shops.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Japanese retailers launch new video game character merchandise in July

    Kirby and Golden Eggs merchandise hit Japanese retailers in July, with Nintendo’s new accessories and Shimamura’s themed items for fans.

Sources

inside-games.jp · nonfiction.pl