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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie just got a ton of new apparelNew apparel for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including t-shirts and bags, has been released, featuring designs from the film and a surprise appearance by Star Fox's Fox McCloud. Jakks Pacific will also be releasing new toys this summer. A new Star Fox game is also set to launch on Nintendo Switch soon.
Jakks Pacific Is Expanding Its Super Mario Galaxy Movie Toy LineJakks Pacific is expanding its toy line for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie with new figures and playsets. The upcoming releases include a Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. feature figure, premium figures of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser, and various mini-scale figures and vehicles. The digital 4K and Blu-ray releases for the movie have also been confirmed.- JAKKS Pacific Super Mario Galaxy Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. Pre-Orders LiveJAKKS Pacific, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, Illumination, and Nintendo, has opened pre-orders for the Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr. feature figure. This merchandise is inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveals new wave of toys, rollout starts this summerJakks Pacific has revealed a new line of toys for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with products beginning to roll out this summer. The collection includes feature figures like Chomping Wonder Bowser Jr., premium figures, playsets, mini-scale figures, vehicles, and plush toys. This announcement follows the recent reveal of the movie's digital and Blu-ray release date.
The movie only just come out, but Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys are already receiving their first stellar discountsToys for the recently released Super Mario Galaxy Movie are already receiving their first discounts, with several figures and playsets available at reduced prices. Despite mixed critical reception, the film has performed well at the box office, and toy discounts follow a similar pattern to those seen after the first movie's release.
Where to buy Hatchin' Yoshi, the must-have toy that keeps selling outThe Hatchin' Yoshi toy, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is experiencing high demand and frequent sell-outs. Retailers like Walmart and Smyths Toys are stocking the animatronic toy, which hatches from an egg and interacts with users. The toy has an MSRP of $49.88 in the US and £59.99 in the UK, with some retailers artificially inflating prices due to its popularity and reseller activity.- GDC Festival of Gaming Opening Today at SF’s Moscone CenterThe GDC Festival of Gaming has opened at San Francisco's Moscone Center, marking the 40th edition of the event with a transformed format reflecting the broader gaming industry ecosystem. The festival aims to connect thousands of game-makers, publishers, investors, and other professionals. Several other gaming news items are also briefly mentioned, including updates for Football Manager 26, a research initiative by Avia Games and Duke University, a new trailer for MotorSlice, Monster Hunter Now's anniversary, a grant for ROCKFISH Games' EVERSPACE franchise, and a partnership between JAKKS Pacific and SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
JAKKS Pacific X Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Agreement RevealedJAKKS Pacific and Disguise have entered a multi-year partnership with SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which is set to release on March 19, 2027. The collaboration will involve the design, development, and manufacturing of various merchandise, including action figures, plush toys, playsets, costumes, and accessories, all slated for release in early 2027. Both companies expressed excitement about continuing their successful collaboration to bring new Sonic-themed products to fans.
JAKKS Pacific announces agreement with SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movieJAKKS Pacific and its costume division Disguise have announced a multi-year partnership with SEGA for merchandise related to the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 4, set to release in March 2027. The collaboration will produce a range of products including action figures, plush toys, playsets, and costumes, all expected to launch in early 2027.