Marvelous Europe Partners with Makeship to Produce Iconic Bubble Cow Plushies
London, U.K. – 28 November, 2025 – Marvelous Europe has today announced its partnership with Makeship to produce a brand new plushie based on the iconic STORY OF SEASONSbubble cow who has been a friend of the farm since the very first game launched in 1996.
Fans are encouraged to purchase quickly as the bubble cow plushie is available on the Makeship Store starting today at https://www.makeship.com/products/bubble-cow-plushie and will only be on sale until December 19, 2025.
The Bubble Cow perfectly captures the gentle, cheerful spirit that makes STORY OF SEASONS feel like home. Whether it's brightening your desk, keeping you company while you play, or just adding a touch of farm charm to your day, we hope it reminds you of the cozy, peaceful moments that STORY OF SEASONS is all about.
An adorable companion on the farm and now in real life also, the bubble cow's latest appearance is in STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar which released for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, Nintendo Switch™ system, and Windows PC via Steam on August 27, 2025. STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar also reached over 500,000 sales within 3 weeks of its release and maintains a “Very Positive” user score on Steam with 93% positive reviews.
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous, Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe's varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous, Inc. content.
Makeship exists to empower influencers, creators, and brands of all sizes to connect with their fans through the development and launch of their own limited edition products. Leveraging expertise in design, manufacturing, and marketing, Makeship works with creators across industries to bring their product to life through a crowdfunding campaign platform that's fueled by fans. At its core, Makeship supports creators in doing what they love, while providing quality and ethical sourcing.
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