Nintendo Statues Coming to Pop-Up Stores Throughout Japan
Posted on November 13 2023 by John Piland
Zelda fans across America and Europe might somewhat enviously remember the release of the Nintendo Statue line, which features well-known icons Mario, Isabelle, Inkling Girl, and our favorite hero Link. The statue series, which is usually only available in the official Nintendo store in Japan, has just incorporated a new product: a Pikmin Statue!
In an exciting collaboration with Premium Outlets, the figures are now available at Nintendo pop-up stores across Japan until January 21st, 2024. Each location will have Mario-based attractions but the big draw is the availability of products that are normally only available at the official store. Fans who visit may be able to get their hands on the Link statue which is based on the character’s appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Below are the dates and locations the stores will be open.
- November 10th (Friday) – November 19th (Sunday): Shisui Premium Outlets (Chiba Prefecture), Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets (Saitama Prefecture), Tosu Premium Outlets (Saga Prefecture)
- November 23rd (Thursday/Holiday) – December 3rd (Sunday): Sendai Izumi Premium Outlets (Miyagi Prefecture)
- November 23rd (Thursday/Holiday) – December 10th (Sunday): Rinku Premium Outlets (Osaka Prefecture), Toki Premium Outlets (Gifu Prefecture)
- December 8th (Friday) – December 17th (Sunday): Ami Premium Outlets (Ibaraki Prefecture)
- December 15th (Friday) – January 21st, 2024 (Sunday): Gotemba Premium Outlets (Shizuoka Prefecture), Sano Premium Outlets (Tochigi Prefecture)
- Friday, December 22nd – Sunday, January 21st, 2024: Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets (Hyogo Prefecture)
[新商品]「スタチュー Nintendo」シリーズに #ピクミン が加わりました。本日から、#NintendoTOKYO、#NintendoOSAKA、#NintendoKYOTO と、プレミアム・アウトレットにて開催中のポップアップストアで販売します。ポップアップストアについてはこちらをご覧ください。https://t.co/SlSb4mBg7v pic.twitter.com/mw4lHi6Zff
— Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO (@N_Officialstore) November 10, 2023
What do you think of these statues and the pop-up store event? Are you lucky enough to get the opportunity to pick up the Twilight Princess statue? Do you think this collaboration or the statues could make their way outside of Japan? Let us know in the comments below!
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John has been a Zelda fan for over 10 years now and is proud to say the series has had a major impact on his life (and wallet). After years of going to Zelda Dungeon for guides or the latest news on the series, John achieved their dream when they joined the writing team in 2019; John can hardly believe how long it’s been. A librarian, he loves meticulously arranging his library of Zelda games and collectibles. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Tears of the Kingdom, John looks forward to the future of the Zelda franchise with enthusiasm, whether that’s the upcoming movie, a new spin-off/remake, or the next big game.
