Star Fox puppets were destroyed
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Key Points:
- The original Star Fox puppets used by Nintendo were made from natural rubber with fur and feathers, causing them to deteriorate when exposed to air, leading to their destruction after production.
- These puppets represented characters Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, and Slippy Toad, and were used in promotional materials like print ads and strategy guides.
- Nintendo revisited the puppet concept for Star Fox Zero on the Wii U, featuring puppets in the game's reveal and a memorable presentation with key Nintendo figures.
- Despite the Star Fox series being inactive for several years, rumors suggest a new game may be in development for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
