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| The following is an overview of '''merchandise''' based on the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] and its characters that has been produced so far by various companies. This list is currently incomplete and is gradually being expanded as more products become known.
| | '''Merchandise''' is a catch-all term referring to goods manufactured around a set theme or brand sold by a business to a customer base, usually of a superfluous nature. In the context of this article, the term will refer to any [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']]-licensed product that is external to the games themselves or to related media such as the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime]], manga, or [[Kirby (novel series)|novels]]. Typically, ''Kirby'' series merchandise takes the form of clothing, toys, apparel, food, posters, and the like. However, there are also more specialized pieces of merchandise, including a set of high-priced figurines, jewelry, perfume, and appliances such as desk fans. |
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| It should be noted that only official merchandise licensed by [[Nintendo]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] is listed here; products manufactured and sold without the permission of the copyright holders will not be covered. | | The following is an overview of merchandise' based on the ''Kirby'' series and its characters that has been produced so far by various companies. It should be noted that only official merchandise licensed by [[Nintendo]] and [[HAL Laboratory]] is listed here; products manufactured and sold without the permission of the copyright holders will not be covered. |
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| ==Plushies== | | == Merchandise == |
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| | *[[Merchandise/Plushies and toys|Merchandise - Plushies and toys]] |
| File:KirbyPlushies.jpg|[[Kirby]] plushies in a standing, and sitting pose; both of them in small and medium size. The plushies are measured 15cm ''(1)'', 13cm ''(2)'', 23cm ''(3)'', and 20cm ''(4)'' tall. Manufactured by San-ei.
| | *[[Merchandise/Wearables|Merchandise - Wearables]] |
| File:KirbyFormPlushies.jpg|[[Kirby]]'s form plushies set consisting of [[Animal]], [[Dedede]], [[Ninja]], [[Parasol]], [[Cutter]], and [[Fighter]] forms. Manufactured by San-ei.
| | *[[Merchandise/Food|Merchandise - Food]] |
| File:KirbyForm2Plushies.jpg|Another [[Kirby]]'s form plushies set consisting of [[Sword]], [[Cupid]], [[Mirror]], [[Wing]], [[Hammer]], and [[Cook]] form, and an unrelated plushie of [[Meta Knight]]. Manufactured by San-ei.
| | *[[Merchandise/Literature and CD soundtracks|Merchandise - Literature and CD soundtracks]] |
| File:KirbyMiniPlushies.jpg|A mini-[[Kirby]] plushie set, consisting of [[Star]], [[Fighter]], [[Sword]], and [[Cook]] forms. Manufactured by Takara Tomy.
| | *[[Merchandise/Kirby Café|Merchandise - Kirby Café]] |
| File:KirbySummerPlushies.png|The [[Kirby]] Summer Adventure plushie set. Includes: Kirby on the surfboard, in a green innertube, sleeping in a blue innertube, and eating a watermelon. All of them measured 7cm. Manufactured by Taito.
| | *[[Merchandise/Other|Merchandise - Other]] |
| File:PlushDedede.jpg|[[King Dedede]] plushie. Measurements: 33cm×32cm×18cm. Manufactured by San-ei.
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| File:PlushWaddleDee.jpg|[[Waddle Dee]] plushie. Measurements: 17cm×13cm×13cm. Manufactured by San-ei.
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| ==Miscellaneous Items==
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| File:KEYPatches.jpg|Sewn patches of characters and forms based on ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''. The first set consists of [[Kirby]], and [[Prince Fluff]]; while the second set consists of [[Off-Roader]], and [[Saucer]]. Exclusive to Nintendo Club members, each set costs 350 Coins.
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| File:ErrorPatch.png|Kirby patch from Club Nintendo with a {{colour}}ing error in Kirby's eyes.
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| File:RealParachutePatch.png|Always great at customer service, Nintendo mailed this bonus patch along with a corrected Kirby and [[Prince Fluff]] patch to those who have received the flawed Kirby patch.
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| File:B-Daman Kirby Merchandise.jpg|[[wikipedia:B-Daman|B-Daman]] marble-shooting toyline, merchandise from video-game franchises. It introduced a bonus new custom part "Super Ball Shooter" that has a roller-on-push mechanism, albeit of weak firing power. Released in 1997, themed after Pink and Yellow [[Kirby]] and ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', manufactured by [[wikipedia:Takara|Takara]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hitou.at.webry.info/201103/article_4.html|title=玩具紹介 スーパーボールシューター 星のカービィ|site=アザラシ街道ブログ}}</ref>
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| File:KirbyBallshooters.jpg|[[Kirby]] figurines that can shoot balls out from his mouth. Comes in four types: Regular Kirby, [[Animal]] Kirby, [[Mike]] Kirby, and [[Fighter]] Kirby. Released in December 2009. Manufactured by Takara Tomy.
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| File:KirbyClock.jpg|A blue clock decorated with stars with [[Kirby]] standing on top of it.
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| File:KirbyWatertoys.png|Three water toys, with the front side consisting of the faces of [[Kirby]], [[Meta Knight]], and Kirby's [[Plasma]] form.
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| File:KirbyToothbrush.png|A [[Kirby]]-themed toothbrush, with Kirby forms at the bottom of the handle. Suitable for ages 6-12. Manufactured by Lion Corporation.
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| File:KirbyDSLitebag.jpg|A small bag that lets you hold your [[Nintendo DS Lite]]; stylized with the pink color, [[Kirby]] embedded on the face, and the letters that say "Kirby".
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| File:KirbyDSLitebag2.jpg|A blue version of [[Nintendo DS Lite]] bag holder.
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| File:KirbyStarCushions.jpg|Yellow star-shaped cushions marked with [[Kirby]] in a standing pose ''(top)'', and a sitting pose ''(bottom)''.
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| File:KEYGummies.jpg|A box of twenty pieces of gummy candy shaped like a character from ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]''. Comes with a collectible card; collect all twenty of them. Manufactured by Takara Tomy.
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| File:KirbyDeskMat.jpg|Desk mat showing Kirby on a [[Warp Star]] and a large number of [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]. Manufactured by Koizumi.
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| File:Kirby_Playing_Cards.png|A deck of Kirby-themed playing cards.
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| File:Club Nintendo Calendar.jpg|A Club Nintendo Calendar page featuring artwork of Kirby from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.
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| [[Category:Merchandise]] | | [[Category:Merchandise]] |
Merchandise is a catch-all term referring to goods manufactured around a set theme or brand sold by a business to a customer base, usually of a superfluous nature. In the context of this article, the term will refer to any Kirby-licensed product that is external to the games themselves or to related media such as the anime, manga, or novels. Typically, Kirby series merchandise takes the form of clothing, toys, apparel, food, posters, and the like. However, there are also more specialized pieces of merchandise, including a set of high-priced figurines, jewelry, perfume, and appliances such as desk fans.
The following is an overview of merchandise' based on the Kirby series and its characters that has been produced so far by various companies. It should be noted that only official merchandise licensed by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory is listed here; products manufactured and sold without the permission of the copyright holders will not be covered.
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