During the ’90s and the beginning of the 2000s, it wasn’t unusual to see live-action commercials for video games on TV. Among all companies, Nintendo was particularly fond of this method, resulting in a delightful advertisement for the platformer game Banjo-Kazooie.
You might have several questions about that commercial, but let me clarify one point: Indeed, practical effects were employed in the advertisement, specifically an animatronic Kazooie. Incredibly, this animatronic still exists! It was recently obtained by a fervent fan of Banjo-Kazooie, who proudly shared their acquisition in a Facebook group dedicated to Banjo fans.
According to GamesRadar’s report, an animatronic puppet resembling a character from Five Nights at Freddy’s was put up for auction in December 2024. The auction listing provided some intriguing details, such as the final selling price of $2,100. Despite its limited screen time in the advertisement, this puppet showcases an impressive level of detail. It was crafted by AnimatedFX, a company known for contributing to popular films like Jingle All The Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Team America: World Police.
Since 2008, the Banjo-Kazooie series has taken a break from new releases. However, they made an appearance as DLC in Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2019. If you’re longing for a platformer game, you might want to try Yooka-Laylee, released in 2017. A remastered version named Yooka-Replaylee was announced in 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, but the release date is yet to be set.
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2025-01-29 17:39