Nintendo is known for its iconic bright, lovable characters and a plethora of polished game franchises. From Samus to Mario, the company has amassed a very protected family of titles beloved by people all over the world. An often overlooked aspect of the company is the same level of quality being put into the merchandise for its IPs that it does for the games they put out. This includes wallets, mugs, clothing, stationery, home decor, functional utensils, and more!
The Nintendo Store is chalked full of wonderful finds and useful merchandise. Here are some of the best merch items in the Nintendo store at the moment.
Nintendo The Roost Collection - Connoisseur Coffee Grinder
Rise and grind!
The beautiful The Roost Collection coffee grinder is a Nintendo Store exclusive, and looks amazing atop any kitchen counter. Made of stainless steel and dark wood, this traditional-looking is a nice kitchen accessory from the Animal Crossing New Horizon collection.
Become the legendary coffee pigeon himself, Brewster, and turn a kitchen into its very own ‘The Roost’ from theAnimal Crossingseries. The Roost is a very cozy coffee shop in the game series, and this grinder allows one to feel like they are making their own top shelf coffee.
A stainless steel bowl sits on top with a hand crank that fills the bottom drawer with the freshly ground beans. Decorative engravings adorn the wood base: the Animal Crossing leaf symbol and The Roost image with the quote “Drink up…and enjoy”. This is a terrific gift for both Animal Crossing and coffee enjoyers.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask - Moon Wallet
Plenty of space for Rupees
This wallet from Nintendo has a double-image design featuring designs from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. One side features Link and Tatl in a swiping stance, and the other is Skull Kid dancing atop the Clock Tower as the Moon looks down upon the land.
Looking to upgrade to the Giant Wallet and carry even more Rupees? No need to search for the Gold Skulltulas this time around, as the Nintendo shop offers The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Moon wallet. Inside, the wallet offers plenty of card slots and has a clear pocket for easy ID access. The front and back of the wallet feature a double-image design.
The front has Link and Tatl in combat mode, as Link swings down the Razor Sword with the face of the Mirror Shield in full view. The back of the wallet has a beautiful large scene of the Moon looking menacingly down on the land as Skull Kid dances atop the Clock Tower.
Super Mario Home Collection - Ceramic Containers (Set of 4)
Perfect storage for sugar, coins, or mushrooms!
This delightful set of four ceramic containers from Nintendo is themed around a different Mario character for each one: Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad. They are perfect for storing dried kitchen goods like oats, sugar, rice, etc.
This set of four ceramic containers comes from the Super Mario Home Collection. Each one is themed after a differentSuper Mariocharacter with a corresponding color, a wonderful line image, and engraving on the wood lid. All four of the jars are different sizes as well, with an extra-small, small, medium, and large container, ranging from 15 ounce capacity to 57.5 ounce capacity.
These look great on a counter, blend in well with any style without being too over-the-top, and are really useful. Use them to store any desired kitchen goods like sugar, flour, oats, rice, and much more!
Animal Crossing - Nintendo Switch Mini Backpack - Teal Leaves
This backpack is worth the Bells
This stylish teal mini backpack is perfect for carrying a Nintendo Switch, or just some daily items. The front of the backpack features a Tom Nook motif and the design pattern of the backpack is the Animal Crossing leaf symbol.
The Animal Crossing mini backpack from the Nintendo shop is a great choice when on-the-go Animal Crossing island check-ins are mandatory. The small backpack measures 11.5" x 9" x 5.25", but that is more than enough space to safely transport your Switch with a designated fitted compartment for it. There is more space in the big pouch for small items like controllers, while the front zipper pouch is a perfect place for all the chargers and cables. The backpack will be loved by kids and adults since the straps can be adjusted to fit either.
Nintendo Hanafuda Cards - Mario (Red)
Blast from the past!
Harking back to Nintendo’s roots, this set of high-quality Hanafuda cards feature stunning artwork of Mario and other characters from the long-running Nintendo series of video games.
Many people may not know that long before Nintendo was creating hit video games, and long before even television itself was invented, the company was largely a playing card company that produced hanafuda cards, starting in 1889. Hanafuda is a type of Japanese playing card that is often much thicker than other playing cards, but smaller.
This set of red Mario-themed hanafuda cards calls back to Nintendo’s start as a company, and features beautiful artwork of different Super Mario elements on each card. The set comes with a Mario adorned plastic carrying case for storage and transport of the cards. Playing instructions are also included for a select number of games that can be played with the cards.
Nintendo Mario Kart Flight Jacket
The perfect driving jacket does not exis…
This stylish flight jacket from Nintendo features a racing design inspired by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including a crossed chequered flag design on the back and Mario Kart theme patches on the front and arms. The inside lining of the jacket also has a wonderfully color display of Kart-themed designs.
This casual flight jacket from Nintendo aims to honor theMario Kartseries (specificallyMario Kart 8 Deluxe) by having some pretty sweet designs inspired by the series. A large double chequered flag design with the Mushroom symbol above it and the Mario Kart writing takes up the back of the jacket.
FAQ
What is the Nintendo company known for?
Originally starting out as a playing card company at the end of the 19th century, Nintendo now focuses on creating video game consoles and the games themselves. The company has developed a number of massively successful franchises, such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, Pikmin, Splatoon, Kirby, Star Fox, and many more!
What was Nintendo’s first console?
Nintendo’s first home console was the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and it was released in North America in 1985. The console was called the Famicom in Japan and had been released earlier in 1983.
