Plushes are cute.Nintendocharacters are cute. It only makes sense that the two worlds have continued to collide in a major way, resulting in countless plushes spun from and inspired by Nintendo’s many games, characters, and worlds being created. Whether you want some of your own or you’re looking for a gift for a Nintendo-loving relative, sifting through what’s out there is quite the task.
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A lot of stuff resides under the Nintendo umbrella, and almost everything under there has a plush or two. Whether it’s something or someone from the Mushroom Kingdom, a soft toy that would feel at home on Planet Popstar, or perhaps a character from Hyrule. We’ve selected some of our favorite Nintendo plushes on the market right now, and hopefully, there will be something you like below too.
Tanooki Mario Plush
No, He’s Not A Raccoon
Tanooki Mario was an unexpected addition to the plumber’s powers decades ago. The out-of-left-field form has endured though to the point it is now a plush many years and Mario games later.
Mushrooms makeMariogrow, flowers give him the ability to throw fire, and naturally, a brown leaf turns him into a raccoon-like creature and the ability to (sort of) fly. Wait, what? Yeah, the new power was an unexpected addition when it was first added to the Mushroom Kingdom inSuper Mario Bros. 3, but it exhibited how out of the box the Mario games could be and why they were, and continue to be, a step above almost everything else in the industry. Tanooki Mario even appeared in the movie, so the suit, and this plush, is more relevant than ever.
Korok Plush
Yahaha, You Found Me!
Love them, hate them, if you’re one of the millions of people to have played Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, Koroks have become a big part of your gaming life. Now you can make them a part of your plush life too.
You probably have one of two outlooks when it comes to Koroks. Either they’re a nuisance that have stalled your journey throughout Hyrule inBreath of the Wildand then again inTears of the Kingdom, or they’re the little critters that extended your stays in both games when you didn’t want to leave because there are so many of them to find. Whether you want one that isn’t going to bother you, or you’d like one more after finishing yourLegend of Zeldajourney, this plush is the right pick for you.
Bowser Jr. Plush
Like Bowser, But Cute
Bowser Jr. has become such an iconic character in the Mushroom Kingdom, it’s hard to believe he didn’t debut until 2002. Wait, that was more than 20 years ago? Damn, I’m old.
Bowser got his “never speak to me or my son again” moment inSuper Mario Sunshinewhere his offspring was introduced to the Mushroom Kingdom. Surprisingly cute considering his fire-breathing father, Bowser Jr. is perfect plush material. Beware the little scamp calling you mama, though. The confused little Koopa once thought Princess Peach was his mom. Even though that theory has since been debunked, it has never been explained who exactly Bowser hooked up with to have a child.
Sleeping Kirby Plush
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
No collection of Nintendo plushes is complete without a Kirby toy, and the very best Kirby of all is sleeping Kirby because, well, just look at him.
There was no way I was ever going to write a list of the very best Nintendo plushes on the market right now without including aKirbyone. Consider yourselves lucky that this isn’t a list of nothing but Kirby plushes. Hmm, that’s not a bad idea. Let me note that down. Anyway! Kirby is soft and cuddly which makes him the very best video game character to turn into a plush. Throw his sleeping state into the mix and it’s as if this design exists purely so it could be turned into a cuddly toy.
Shy Guy Plush
Mask Included (But Not Detachable)
Technically making their video game debut in a non-Mario game, Shy Guys were introduced to the Mushroom Kingdom via Super Mario Bros. 2. It’s only right a character that has been around for so long gets their own plush.
Mario has had a lot more to worry about than just Bowser over the years. The King of the Koopas has various minions (no, not those ones) who help him keep the plumber at bay while he absconds with Princess Peach, and Shy Guys have been a part of that army for a very long time. The thing is, they’re so darn adorable that it almost feels mean to jump on them. That’s until they attack you first, of course. That won’t happen with this plush, letting you admire their cuteness without the imminent threat of violence.
Super Mario Question Block Plush
What’s Inside?
The Question Block is almost as synonymous with Mario as Mario himself. Appearing in Mario games since the very beginning, this plush version lets you hide something inside, just like the real thing.
Forget asking people who know nothing about games whether they know who Mario is or not. Show them your Question Block plush and ask them if they know where it’s from. Bonus points if they know one of the things that can be found inside. What’s inside the real question blocks, not the plush version, that is. you may put anything you like in this plush block. Well, providing it fits, of course. Cram something too big in there and it might split. It’s well-made, but it’s not designed to hold your lunch, laptop, and coat. Just pop a little Korok in there for someone to find.
FAQ
What Is Mocchi Mocchi?
Mocchi Mocchi is a particular type of plush designed in Japan that you may find certain Nintendo products are made from. It makes the product noticeably more squishy than a regular plush.
When Was The First Mario Plush Made?
Although the popularization of plushes is a relatively modern phenomenon, Nintendo got on the bandwagon early. The first official Mario and Wario plushes were made and sold all the way back in 1994.
