With a little less than two weeks until the launch of Nintendo’sKirby and the Forgotten Land, marketing campaigns for the video game are seemingly already at full scale. Interest about the game is likely rising, especially since Switch owners got a glimpse ofgameplay of the newKirbytitlevia the recently released demo. Now, a new themed pouch design has been revealed of the character, and it is heavily inspired by the food served at the exclusiveKirbycafe in Japan.
Kirbymerchandise has always been a big hit with fans, especially since there is much to love about the character.Kirbyhas that overall cute aesthetic, and this can be seen in many aspects of the character. TheiconicKirbyinhaling superpoweris definitely fun and amusing for players to use, and evenKirby’s universe is filled with adorable creatures such as the Waddle Dees and even King Dedede. So it is not surprising for players to want some of that cuteness translated into real life withKirby-themed products and items.
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On the official Twitter account of theKirbycafe in Japan, photos of the newKirbyproducts and merchandisewere shared online. The pouch was inspired by the hamburger dish served to customers at the cafe. The pouch mimics the actual dish very nicely as it also comes with the pink burger buns,Kirbyface grill marks, and the vivid freshness of the lettuce and tomato slices. Photos of the item showed that the pouch has a zipper along the actual burger patty so owners can easily put their items inside. People can also attach the pouch to themselves via a short chain.
What is interesting about thisKirbyhamburger pouch design is that it was also featured in recent footage andscreenshots ofKirby and the Forgotten Land. So those who actively follow the game’s updates will likely recognize the cute dish in the game. According to the official Japanese site, theKirbycafe pouch costs 2,200 yen or around $19 USD. However, the site does not indicate if it allows international shipping. Fortunately, NintendoSoup has the item up for sale on their site, but with a price of $39.99 USD, a big jump from the original price in Japan.
For hardcoreKirbyfans, the cafe pouch is something unique that can be added to their collection. Not only does it look adorable, it is also functional and likely a great way to justify shelling out for the product.
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