Nintendo Museum's Gift Shop Imposes Limits on Exclusive Merchandise Purchases
Nintendo Museum Merchandise Restrictions
Nintendo is taking active steps to control how much merchandise customers can purchase from its newly opened museum's gift shop. Located in Kyoto, the museum opened its doors today and has already generated considerable excitement among fans due to its intriguing historical displays and unique gaming interactions.
Exclusive Items and Resale Concerns
The two-story museum highlights Nintendo's journey from 1889, when it began its journey crafting hanafuda playing cards, to its vast gaming legacy. In addition to history, the museum features interactive exhibits allowing visitors to experience classic Nintendo games through oversized NES controllers and collaborative Wii Remotes.
Gift Shop Limits
- Merchandise purchase limitation: one per person
- Items affected include:
- Miniature controller keychain collections
- Neck straps
- Magnet collections
- Hanafuda card sets
- Controller-shaped cushions
Resale Market Impact
While the museum offers unique items, some have already appeared on resale platforms like eBay, often at exorbitant prices. A giant plush Wii Remote is currently listed for $474, and a complete set of controller cushions is fetching up to $1,399.
Visitor Access Control
In addition to merchandise limits, visitor access to the Nintendo Museum is also restricted. Tickets can only be reserved online via a random selection process and have already sold out through the end of 2024.
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