Key Takeaways
- Looking at the images available in the Nintendo Museum gift shop, people are trying to figure out how they can get there and fly back home.
- Most notable is Nintendo's giant novelty cushion modeled after the N64 controller, Wiimote, and more.
- There's also a section dedicated to Wii U and Virtual Boy merchandise. Lastly, some love for Nintendo's least popular console.
Japan's official Nintendo Museum is set to open to the public soon, but a few lucky influencers got an early chance to wander through a building filled with all kinds of stuff about Nintendo's past. This means that the images you'll find as you wander are being found online, and even though the museum is telling a story that goes back to Nintendo's beginnings over 100 years ago, it's the gift shop that's sending us our way.
Several people have shared images of what they found in the Nintendo Museum gift shop, but you'll want to check out Game Watch for a thorough look at what patrons can purchase on their way out. . The site has photos of just about every Nintendo gift shop, some of which will make you rush to book a flight to Japan. Even if you get to Japan, just be patient, because you'll still have to figure out how to fly with the giant Nintendo controller plush.
Of all the images shared, these are the ones that caught my eye first. So far I've discovered giant cushioned versions of the Wiimote, the Famicom controller, and my personal favorite, the big, padded Nintendo 64 controller. They all look huge, and the museum is currently the only place in the world where you can buy them. It will probably ship sometime soon. It's scary to think how much it will cost. I would really appreciate it if they could sell this in all Nintendo stores someday.
The Nintendo Museum has a giant controller cushion
Please hold the N64 One while someone passes by. thank you
Even the best controller cushions are only the tip of the iceberg. The museum also has exclusive merchandise for every console ever made. That means all consoles. The Wii U and Virtual Boy are also represented, with logoed hats and t-shirts available right next door. I don't think it's a coincidence. I've also spied some photos of Game Watch or Nintendo's 1960s Ultra Hand toy recreated in 2024, which has an unexpected connection to modern Nintendo.
If you're planning a trip to Japan to visit the Nintendo Museum, it's a good idea to check ticket availability first. Museum tickets are issued through a lottery system and are already fully booked for the first two months.
Before making video games, Nintendo manufactured playing cards and toys. One of those toys was the Ultra Hand, an extendable toy arm that can be used to pick up objects. If you haven't made the connection yet, it looks like the retro toy was the inspiration for Link's Ultrahand ability in Kingdom of Tears and has been recreated for sale at the museum. Now excuse me while I put on my Wii U t-shirt and try to pick up the Wiimote cushion using Ultra Hand.
