“You’ll go wild for this”
When you stumble upon a franchise or overlooked it, Donkey Kong seems to be undergoing a transformation in the forthcoming Mario Kart installment. His new design has sparked much discussion throughout the DK and Nintendo community, and now, some fresh themed merchandise has been spotted on the My Nintendo Store.
This includes “charm straps” (featuring DK and Diddy Kong) for $7.99 / £12.99 in the US and UK, while Nintendo’s Japanese online store offers bookmarks, pencil cases, and a variety of other Donkey Kong themed products. Here’s a sneak peek:
US & UK:
“You’ll go wild for this Donkey Kong™ themed charm strap featuring DK and his favorite bananas. Each charm comes with a clasp on top and a ring on the bottom, allowing for additional charms to be attached in an endless arrangement.”
Japan:
You can find out more about Donkey Kong’s update in our previous coverage here on Nintendo Life. This includes a poll we conducted – where nearly half of the respondents were seemingly pleased with his new look on the Switch 2. The Donkey Kong Country artist Kevin Bayliss also shared his insights.
Are you interested in any of this new DK merchandise? Let us know in the comments.
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Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. With over 15 years of experience covering games, he is a lifelong admirer of Mario and Master Chief.