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Takara Tomy is releasing four new Kirby plushies that glow in the dark. The new series of plushies come in two different sizes, with a choice between Waddle Dee and Kirby. The larger plush will cost ¥3,630, while the smaller one will cost ¥1,650. Pre-orders are available in Japan via the Takara Tomy Mall e-store. Both will officially release on April 27, 2022. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The new plushies are part of Takara Tomy Arts’ new line of glow-in-the-dark merchandise. The Kirby plushies serve as the new product line’s first series of goods. Both the large and small versions use a special luminescent material for the base fabric. Furthermore, the outer layer uses a fuzzy, pastel-colored material.
The smaller plushies come with a ball chain strap and can be attached to backpacks or carried around as a keychain. The larger versions will be 12 inches wide and 8 inches tall. The keychain option will be around three times smaller, at around 4 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall.
You can get a better look at both the Kirby and Waddle Dee glow in the dark plushies below.
Nintendo is also releasing a version of the Nintendo Switch OLED with a special mouthful mode Kirby outer box. Additionally, clothing brand Avail is selling Kirby collaboration merchandise such as socks, shirts, and even underwear.
The glow in the dark Kirby and Waddle Dee plushies will release in Japan on April 27, 2022. They are available for pre-order on the Takara Tomy Arts online store.
