In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Kirby, Nintendo and Hal Laboratory announced a special limited-edition Kirby-themed plush pouch and room light. The collectibles will be sold at HMV and Lawson in Japan. They are also offered as a bonus for purchasing the ‘Kirby 30th Anniversary Book.’
The room light is made of highly durable PVC and the light inside is LED, so buyers have no need to worry about it overheating. There are three adjustable brightness settings for dynamic lighting options and it measures 8.8 x 11.5 cm. The pouch is about the same size as the light, equipped with a zipper and the 30th anniversary logo on it.
The ‘Kirby 30th Anniversary Book’ is available on Apr 25, 2022.
Anniversary-Commemorating Game Merchandise
Nintendo to Launch the Kirby Anniversary Merchandise
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