The competition between Mario and Donkey Kong began way back in the day. All the way back to 1981 when a coin-op named Donkey Kong pitted a portly jumping plumber against a big ape for the heart of a non-descript lady named Pauline.The rivalry heated up in recent years and came to a head in the recent Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis when Pauline chose a mini Mario toy over a mini Donkey Kong toy. Fireworks ensued with another kidnapping and Mario running to the rescue once more.
It took a while but Epoch finally capitalizes on the Mario vs Donkey Kong franchise by announcing Mario plushes based on the mini toys featured in the game. Three sizes and six different styles are on offer as follows:
» Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 Small Plush
Three different styles with each plush measuring 13cm or 5.11" in height. A little beaded chain is attached to the top of each plush for tethering to your keys or maybe to your book bag. Price: US$12 per plush.
» Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 Medium Plush
Two different styles with each plush measuring 18cm or or 7.08" in height. One plush is seated while the other stands at attention. $18 each.
» Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 Large Plush
The grandpappy of them all, the Large Mario Mini plush towers 33cm or 12.99" tall. Price: US$29 each.
Preorders are welcome to ship at the end of December or early January 2008. The plushes are apparently being released soon but the holiday next week will probably delay outbound shipments from Japan.
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