| Name
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Image
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Year
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Height
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Additional comments
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| Wing Mario
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1997
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6 in
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- Part of the initial BD&A plush releases, making this initially the only Mario plush from BD&A. Sold under the name "Mario", not Wing Mario.
- Features printed eyes and logo, with mustache being colored on the face rather rather than ironed on.
- The cap emblem differs from the one seen in the video games, with a more even shape compared to the thinner, tapered design in the games.
- A very similar, rare version from 2001 by GiftCo is slightly larger, has ironed on sideburns and mustache.
- Similar to the 1996 Banpresto Wing Mario plush, possibly a design source.
- First appears in the Fall 1997 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies under Nintendo Collectibles, sold for $6 or as a set (Donkey Kong, Bowser, Wing Mario, Yoshi) for $20. Prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- Stock photo advertised in the Fall 1997 catalog (and appears in later catalogs) differs from the final product, with eyes that have smaller irises that are placed lower.
- Listed as retiring in the Spring 1999 catalog and is replaced by the Toysite version in a later issue.
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| Wing Mario keychain
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1998
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4 in
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- Similar design to the standard 6 in Wing Cap Mario.
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, sold individually ($4) or as set ($15) of Wing Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, released on April 25, 1998. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Big Ol' Mario
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1997
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36 in
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- Exceptionally rare plush that retails for at least several hundred dollars
- Difficult to pose due to its large size, unorthodox flying pose, and heavy materials.
- First appears (as "Big Ol' Mario") in the Fall 1997 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 13, for $100 (not adjusted for inflation). Description references Sonic the Hedgehog and Crash Bandicoot: "Whoa! These ain't no critters! They are huge stuffed characters that are big enough to scare off any hedgehog or bandicoot that may be lurking about. Sitting, Donkey Kong measures about 3 ft. tall and Mario checks in at about 3 ft., too."
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| Mario (Toysite)
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1999
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6 in
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- Unlike Wing Cap Mario, the mustache is felt rather than printed, similar to BD&A's Luigi.
- Replaces the Wing Cap Mario.
- Design of the toy is reused for the 2002 Super Mario Sunshine BD&A plush.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 8. Advertised as redesigned and sold for $5, but may be purchased as part of a set of 4 (Mario, Green Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong) for $20. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Mario (Toysite)
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1999(?)
|
8.5 in(?)
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- Poseable version of the Toysite plush.
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| Mario (Toysite) keychain
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1999(?)
|
?
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- Includes internal wires to allow posing for any limb.
- Has a standard red keychain.
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| Mario (Toysite) keychain
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1999(?)
|
?
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- More limited posing than the poseable keychain; can move only one arm or leg.
- Overall straps are smaller and farther apart compared to the poseable keychain.
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| Mario with FLUDD
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2002
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8 in(?)
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- Super Mario Sunshine promotion.
- Reuses the Toysite variant of Mario, except with short sleeves.
- One of the last Mario products distributed by BD&A.
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| Yoshi
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1997
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8.5 in
|
- Uses Yoshi's older design prior to Yoshi's Story, with a long tail, short arms, flat saddle, and four orange spines.
- White belly does not extend to the tail, so the tail is fully green.
- Eyes are separated by a black thread.
- Eyes are made of a stiff material to keep shape.
- Design possibly taken from the 1996 Banpresto 1996 taffeta hammer plush, similar to Donkey Kong.
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, sold individually ($4) or as set ($15) of Wing Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, released on April 25, 1998. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- Stock photo in the Fall 1997 catalog shows a different design with bigger eyes, outlined nostrils, and browner boots.
- Listed as retiring in the Spring 1999 catalog and is replaced by the Toysite version in a later issue.
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| Yoshi
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|
1997
|
8.5 in
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| Yoshi
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1998
|
4 in
|
- Uses the design with the red shoes. Due to its size, it does not have a black thread running in the middle of its eyes.
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, sold individually ($4) or as set ($15) of Wing Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, released on April 25, 1998. Prices not adjusted for inflation.
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| Yoshi
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|
1998
|
18 in
|
- Larger than the Talking Plushes, but smaller than the Big Ol' variety sold as Wing Mario and Donkey Kong.
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| Yoshi (Toysite)
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1999
|
6 in
|
- Unlike the first set of Yoshis, the design is similar to stouter, updated design first seen in Mario Kart 64. Has three orange head spines, shorter tail, larger saddle. Eye is separated by a black thread.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 8. Advertised as redesigned and sold for $5, but may be purchased as part of a set of 4 (Mario, Green Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong) for $20. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- In the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, it is sold under a $25 set (not adjusted for inflation) that includes Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Black Yoshi.
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| Yoshi (Toysite) keychain
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1999(?)
|
?
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| Red Yoshi
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|
1998
|
8.5 in
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- Red variant of the original BD&A Yoshi
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog sold as set of Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, and Yellow Yoshi for $25 (not adjusted for inflation) released on April 25, 1998.
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| Red Yoshi (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- Red variant of the Toysite Yoshi.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 9. Advertised as redesigned and sold under a $25 set (not adjusted for inflation) that includes Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Black Yoshi.
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| Blue Yoshi
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|
1998
|
8.5 in
|
- Blue variant of the original BD&A Yoshi
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog sold as set of Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, and Yellow Yoshi for $25 (not adjusted for inflation) released on April 25, 1998.
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| Blue Yoshi (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- Blue variant of the Toysite Yoshi.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 9. Advertised as redesigned and sold under a $25 set (not adjusted for inflation) that includes Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Black Yoshi.
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| Yellow Yoshi
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|
1998
|
8.5 in
|
- Yellow variant of the original BD&A Yoshi
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog sold as set of Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, and Yellow Yoshi for $25 (not adjusted for inflation) released on April 25, 1998.
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| Yellow Yoshi (Toysite)
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1999
|
6 in
|
- Yellow variant of the Toysite Yoshi.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 9. Advertised as redesigned and sold under a $25 set (not adjusted for inflation) that includes Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Black Yoshi.
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| Black Yoshi
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|
1998
|
6 in
|
- One of the most difficult BD&A plushies to acquire. Obtaining it required a customer to purchase Yoshi's Story at Toys "R" Us from March 12, 1998 through April 12, 1998, fill a special mail voucher that came with the purchase, provide a valid receipt of the purchase, cut off the bar code from the Yoshi's Story packaging, and mail the contents. The customer may choose only one Black or White Yoshi. Then, the customer needs to wait at least 8 weeks for the order to arrive.
- The toy may fetch hundreds, if not over a thousand dollars in secondhand markets.
- Slightly smaller than the standard BD&A Yoshi plush
- The tag has a hint for Yoshi's Story: "Explore the first and last two stages of level 2 to find me". This references Bone Dragon Pit and Torrential Maze where the Giant Egg for Black Yoshi may be found.
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| Black Yoshi (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- Black variant of the Toysite Yoshi.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 9. Advertised as redesigned and sold under a $25 set (not adjusted for inflation) that includes Green Yoshi, Red Yoshi, Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Black Yoshi.
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| White Yoshi
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|
1998
|
6 in
|
- One of the most difficult BD&A plushies to acquire. Obtaining it required a customer to purchase Yoshi's Story at Toys "R" Us from March 12, 1998 through April 12, 1998, fill a special mail voucher that came with the purchase, provide a valid receipt of the purchase, cut off the bar code from the Yoshi's Story packaging, and mail the contents. The customer may choose only one Black or White Yoshi. Then, the customer needs to wait at least 8 weeks for the order to arrive.
- The toy may fetch hundreds, if not over a thousand dollars in secondhand markets.
- Slightly smaller than the standard BD&A Yoshi plush
- The tag includes a hint for Yoshi's Story: "You may find me in the middle two stages of level 3". This references The Tall Tower and Poochy & Nippy where the Giant Egg for White Yoshi may be found.
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| Donkey Kong
|
|
1997
|
6 in
|
- First appears in the Fall 1997 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies under Nintendo Collectibles, sold for $6 or as a set (Donkey Kong, Bowser, Wing Mario, Yoshi) for $20. Prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- Tie contains a simple white printed on logo as opposed to the yellow logo Donkey Kong normally has.
- Similar design to 1996 Banpresto Taffeta Hammer, possible design source.
- Listed as retiring in the Spring 1999 catalog and is replaced by the Toysite version in a later issue.
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| Big Ol' Donkey Kong
|
|
1997
|
36 in
|
- Exceptionally rare plush that retails for at least several hundred dollars.
- First appears in the Fall 1997 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 13, for $100 (not adjusted for inflation). Description references Sonic the Hedgehog and Crash Bandicoot: "Whoa! These ain't no critters! They are huge stuffed characters that are big enough to scare off any hedgehog or bandicoot that may be lurking about. Sitting, Donkey Kong measures about 3 ft. tall and Mario checks in at about 3 ft., too."
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| Donkey Kong keychain
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- Uses the design with the white logo on the tie.
- Keychain plush may be found in retailers in addition from ordering off a Nintendo Power catalogue.
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, sold individually ($4) or as set ($15) of Wing Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, released on April 25, 1998. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Donkey Kong (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 8. Advertised as redesigned and sold for $5, but may be purchased as part of a set of 4 (Mario, Green Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong) for $20. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- Tie has a yellow insignia, closer to how it appears in the games.
- Holding a banana
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| Donkey Kong (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- Variant of the Toysite Donkey Kong, except with a sculpted head rather than a fabric head.
- Part of a Donkey Kong set consisting of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Cranky Kong that have fabric and stuffed bodies with vinyl sculpted heads.
- Featured in the Fall/Winter 1999 and Winter 2000 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies Catalog that was included in issue 138.
- Sold for $6 each, but may be purchased as part of a set for $22. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Bowser
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- First appears in the Fall 1997 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies under Nintendo Collectibles, sold for $6 or as a set (Donkey Kong, Bowser, Wing Mario, Yoshi) for $20. Prices are not adjusted for inflation.
- Lacks cuffs Bowser typically has.
- Eyebrows are glued/ironed on, making them prone to being damaged and removed over time.
- Similar to 1996 Banpresto Bowser plush, a possible design source.
- Listed as retiring in the Spring 1999 catalog and is replaced by the Toysite version in a later issue.
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| Bowser keychain
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- First appears in the Spring 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, sold individually ($4) or as set ($15) of Wing Mario, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi, released on April 25, 1998. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Bowser
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|
1998
|
18 in
|
- Larger than the Talking Plush version, but uses the design of the standard BD&A Bowser that lacks wrist cuffs.
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| Bowser (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
6 in
|
- Includes wrist cuffs that were not present in earlier versions.
- First shown in the Fall/Winter 1999 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, page 8. Advertised as redesigned and sold for $5, but may be purchased as part of a set of 4 (Mario, Green Yoshi, Bowser, Donkey Kong) for $20. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Bowser (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
8.5 in
|
- Poseable variant of the Toysite version.
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| Luigi
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- Variant of Luigi. Has printed on mouth, eyebrows, and outlined eyes. Neck is more apparent.
- First appeared in the Winter 1997 Nintendo Super Power Supplies catalog, sold for $5 (not adjusted for inflation). Was made available in December 5, 1997.
- Stock photo of Luigi from the Winter 1997 catalog shows a more prominent neck and smaller eyes. His cap emblem also appears to be casting its own shadow, suggesting a separate felt piece.
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| Luigi
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|
1997(?)
|
6 in
|
- One variant of Luigi. Has outlined eyes.
- A stock photo of this variant first appears in the Summer 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog, although it is unclear if this version replaces the one with the mouth and when it appears as the stock photo of Luigi with the mouth appears in later catalogs.
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| Luigi
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1997(?)
|
6 in
|
- One variant of Luigi. Similar to the 1999 Toysite Mario having no mouth and a felt mustache.
- Lacks eye outlines compared to other Luigis. Neck is not visible, with the head more fused into the body.
- Unclear when this variation appears and is distributed, as stock photos in the catalogs typically depict Luigi with a mouth and eye outlines, but it is a common listing in secondhand stores.
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| Luigi keychain
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- Uses design without the eye outlines and mouth.
- First appeared in the Winter 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog. Sold individually ($4) or in a set of 8 ($30), (Luigi, Toad, Wario, and Diddy Kong added) that were made available in November 20, 1998.
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| Toad
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- One variant of Toad. Has outlined mouth.
- First appeared in the Winter 1997 Nintendo Super Power Supplies catalog, sold for $5 (not adjusted for inflation). Was made available in December 5, 1997.
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| Toad
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- One variant of Toad. Mouth is part of the fabric, and is not outlined.
- Mushroom spot sizes are inconsistent, with very small posts at the back and top of the head, reflecting the more varied spot sizes Toad had in some of his earlier designs.
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| Toad keychain
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- Uses the variant without the mouth outline.
- First appeared in the Winter 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog. Sold individually ($4) or in a set of 8 ($30), (Luigi, Toad, Wario, and Diddy Kong added) that were made available in November 20, 1998.
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| Wario
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1997
|
6 in
|
- Variation of Wario with dark outlines around his teeth and fused eyebrows, lending to a unibrow appearance. Inside the ears is colored yellow.
- First appeared in the Winter 1997 Nintendo Super Power Supplies catalog, sold for $5 (not adjusted for inflation). Was made available in December 5, 1997.
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| Wario
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1997
|
6 in
|
- Variation with simpler teeth pattern. Ears lack the yellow coloration from the earlier variation. Eyebrows are separated More common than the first variation.
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| Wario keychain
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- Similar design to the standard 6 in Wario plush.
- First appeared in the Winter 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog. Sold individually ($4) or in a set of 8 ($30), (Luigi, Toad, Wario, and Diddy Kong added) that were made available in November 20, 1998.
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| Wario poseable
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1999
|
5 in
|
- Limbs are poseable with an internal wire.
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| Diddy Kong
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- Variant with blue eyes.
- First appeared in the Winter 1997 Nintendo Super Power Supplies catalog, sold for $5 (not adjusted for inflation). Was made available in December 5, 1997.
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| Diddy Kong
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|
1997
|
6 in
|
- Shirt, separated from the body (may be removeable), has one yellow star printed on.
- Eyes are made of a stiff material similar to Yoshi's eyes.
- Unclear when this variant is released (or even replaced the blue eyed variant), because the stock photos from the catalogs use the blue-eyed version.
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| Diddy Kong
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|
1998
|
4 in
|
- Uses design with the black eyes. Irises are placed closer to the center of the eyes. Due to the size, the eyes are printed on.
- First appeared in the Winter 1998 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies catalog. Sold individually ($4) or in a set of 8 ($30), (Luigi, Toad, Wario, and Diddy Kong added) that were made available in November 20, 1998.
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| Diddy Kong on car
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|
1997(?)
|
?
|
- Similar to Black Yoshi and White Yoshi, this is an exceptionally rare plush that was available only through mail voucher after the purchase of Diddy Kong Racing at participating stores.
- Two separate plushies that have velcro attachments to help attach them to each other.
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| Diddy Kong (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
?
|
- Features a sculpted head compared to the stuffed fabric head of the earlier Diddy Kong plush.
- Part of a Donkey Kong set consisting of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Cranky Kong that have fabric and stuffed bodies with vinyl sculpted heads.
- Featured in the Fall/Winter 1999 and Winter 2000 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies Catalog that was included in issue 138.
- Sold for $6 each, but may be purchased as part of a set for $22. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Princess Peach
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|
1999
|
8 in
|
- Unlike other toys, Peach has an embroidered face, which is more durable than printed-on details that are prone to cracks and fading.
- Fetches a high price on secondhand market, being less common than the other BD&A beanbag toys.
- Made available in Nintendo Power in May 1, 1999, but listed as retiring in the Fall/Winter 1999 catalog.
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| Funky Kong (Toysite)
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|
1999
|
?
|
- Features a sculpted head. Part of a Donkey Kong set consisting of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Cranky Kong that have fabric and stuffed bodies with vinyl sculpted heads.
- Featured in the Fall/Winter 1999 and Winter 2000 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies Catalog that was included in issue 138.
- Sold for $6 each, but may be purchased as part of a set for $22. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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| Cranky Kong (Toysite)
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1999
|
6.5 in
|
- Features a sculpted head. Part of a Donkey Kong set consisting of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Cranky Kong that have fabric and stuffed bodies with vinyl sculpted heads.
- Featured in the Fall/Winter 1999 and Winter 2000 Nintendo Power Super Power Supplies Catalog that was included in issue 138.
- Sold for $6 each, but may be purchased as part of a set for $22. The prices are not adjusted for inflation.
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