Nintendo Registers New Trademarks for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and Stretchmo in Australia

Nintendo Registers New Trademarks for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse and Stretchmo in Australia Nintendo has made headlines this week with the discovery of new trademark registrations for two beloved titles: 2015’s Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush (also known as Kirby and the Rainbow Curse) and Fullblox, which is internationally recognized as Stretchmo.

Both electronic entertainment classics, originally launched for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS respectively, have received updated trademark filings with the Australian Intellectual Property Office, as initially reported by reputable community site Vooks. Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush first arrived on the Wii U in 2015, delighting fans with its distinctive claymation-inspired visuals and innovative touchscreen controls.

Utilizing the Wii U GamePad, players drew rainbow lines to guide Kirby, overcoming obstacles and collecting a variety of in-game treasures such as clay figurines and music tracks.

As one of the standout platforming titles of its generation, Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush was praised for its charm and unique gameplay mechanics. Fullblox, released as Stretchmo in other territories, also launched in 2015 and built upon the puzzle-platforming foundation of its predecessors in the Pushmo series.

The game expanded the core mechanics by introducing new ways for players to move and manipulate blocks from additional directions—front, rear, left, and right—heightening the puzzle experience and earning it critical acclaim among puzzle enthusiasts. While original trademarks for both games are still active, the newest filings suggest more than routine maintenance.

According to details highlighted by Vooks, this latest move by Nintendo could signify either brand preservation or potential activity connected to future content offerings, though the company has not made an official announcement regarding any new releases or remasters.

Nintendo’s renewed interest in trademarking these titles coincides with a decade since their initial launches, sparking community discussion about possible availability on current or future hardware such as the Nintendo Switch or via the eShop. This week has also brought another noteworthy discovery, with the ESRB revealing a Nintendo Switch rating for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

This follows a period of increased excitement around new Nintendo Direct announcements and enhanced availability of legacy content on modern platforms. Nintendo continues to demonstrate its commitment to revisiting and preserving its extensive game library.

As more details emerge, whether regarding potential returns of Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush or Stretchmo, the gaming community remains eager for updates.

For now, these trademark actions serve as a reminder of Nintendo’s enduring legacy in both innovative game design and fan-favorite franchises.

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