Early 2025 seems to be the time of Donkey Kong marketing, with a new theme park in Osaka, Japan (which opened December 2024), a “new” game (which was a disappointing port of a great game), some Nintendo Switch Online profile icons, and now: exclusive, new Donkey Kong merchandise!
Water Bottles
Newest on offer are these water bottles available on the Nintendo online store. Diddy’s smaller water bottle sells for $29.99 USD, while Donkey Kong’s bottle retails for a hefty $44.99 USD.
Diddy Kong Banana Bunch Water Bottle

Hit your daily hydration goals with Diddy Kong™!
Swing through your day with a stylish water bottle featuring Diddy Kong, a barrel, and a whole bunch of bananas. This 16 oz. bottle features Thermo 3D® double wall with vacuum insulation. The Wide Mouth Bottle keeps any beverage hot or cold for hours on end.
Donkey Kong Banana Bunch Water Bottle

Go bananas for hydration with Donkey Kong™!
Swing through your day with a stylish water bottle featuring Donkey Kong, a barrel, and a whole bunch of bananas. This 32 oz. bottle features Thermo 3D® double wall vacuum insulation. The Wide Mouth Bottle keeps any beverage hot or cold for hours on end.
Features a screw-on lid with magnetic swivel closure and powdercoat base coat.
Clothing
Dress in “style” with these ridiculous monkey-themed clothing items. The jacket is $69.99 USD while the T-Shirt retails for $29.99 USD.
Donkey Kong Character Jacket

Stay warm and look cool with Donkey Kong
You’ll look like the coolest Kong in the jungle in this warm and fuzzy Donkey Kong inspired jacket with a generous standard fit. The Sherpa pile body resembles DK’s fur and the hoodie sports his famous hair. A tiny DK tie hanging off the zipper pull gives this jacket a wonderfully detailed look.
Donkey Kong Deluxe T-Shirt

Thump your chest in style
Swing into action in this banana-yellow, oversized t-shirt featuring Donkey Kong™. Just like DK, you’ll be thumping your chest in style with flocked faux fur on the tee, a DK woven label on the sleeve, and puff print on the tie.
Charm Straps
Put these on your bags and be the star of the show. I guess. Grab both of these for $7.99 USD each.
Donkey Kong Connectable Charm Strap

The king of swing is a real charmer!
You’ll go bananas for this Donkey Kong™ inspired charm strap featuring DK and his beloved bananas. Each charm has a clasp on top and a ring on the bottom to allow for additional charms to be connected in an endless configuration.
Diddy Kong Connectable Charm Strap

Diddy Kong™ brings the charm!
Diddy Kong and his Barrel Cannon adorn this charm strap with molded rubber charms and a nylon cording strap. Each charm has a clasp on top and a ring on the bottom to allow for additional charms to be connected in an endless configuration.
Miscellaneous
There’s a big barrel plush for $34.99 USD, a banana zip pouch for $19.99 USD (currently sold out), and a barrel sling for a whopping $49.99 USD.
Donkey Kong Barrel Sling

Sling this sweet bag over your shoulder for your next jungle adventure!
The shape and look of this sling-style bag resemble the iconic Donkey Kong™ barrel design with a DK icon in embroidered applique on the front. The inner lining features a Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong™ print and an internal zipper pocket. Top and side zipper entry and external side zipper pocket give this sling serious carrying power!
Measures approximately 12.75″ High, 11.8″ Wide, 9″ in Diameter
Donkey Kong Banana Zip Pouch

Swing through life with this a-peel-ing pouch!
Unzip this colorful pouch like you’re peeling an actual banana! Includes a double zipper entry, satin cord puller with Diddy Kong™ charm, and a magnet closure to keep your treasures safe and sound. The plush exterior is bright yellow and the custom lining features a vibrant green and yellow Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong print.
Measures approximately 10.63″ Long, 2.5″ in Diameter
Donkey Kong Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Donkey Kong Barrel Mega 15-Inch Plush

Grab the rest of the DK Crew and go bananas over the plush Donkey Kong DK Barrel from Club Mocchi- Mocchi-!
Designed in Japan, Mocchi- Mocchi- is super soft and huggable! Unlike other ordinary plush, it has a unique squishy texture and is super soft to touch. The series features iconic characters and items from your favorite Nintendo® games. Collect them all!
Whew! That’s everything for now! Will you be picking any new Donkey Kong merchandise up? Let me know in the comments below.