Europe's getting some keychains are pre-order bonus, too. #MarioKart8 pic.twitter.com/K3gkITseLe

— Lite Agent (@lite_agent) 6 maart 2014

As an added extra for those who pre-order - at retail - either the Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition software bundle or Mario Kart 8 as a standalone game, a selection of Mario Kart-themed keyrings will be available for fans from selected outlets. Whether satisfying a need for speed with the Golden Dash Mushroom, knocking over rival drivers with a Red Shell, or temporarily bulldozing through a course in the form of a Bullet Bill, the keyrings on offer will represent some of the most memorable items from the Mario Kart franchise.

In the UK & Ireland the Golden Dash Mushroom will be available for those who pre-order at Littlewoods and Very, whilst those pre-ordering via a selection of independent retailers*** will receive the Bullet Bill keyring. The Nintendo UK Online Store will be offering an exclusive Mario Kart 8 bundle which will include the Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Spiny Shell bundle, a Bullet Bill T-Shirt and the Red Shell keyring****. GAME will be offering those in the UK who pre-order Mario Kart 8 a Wii U Super Mario Kart Racing Wheel.

Source: Nintendo UK/Lite Agent