Nov17
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. have revealed a two new installments of Pokémon gashapon figure lines — The brand new Pokémon Hand-held Moment collection, which features Pokémon warming themselves up with fireplaces, blankets or lanterns; and a new entry in the Yummy! Sweets Mascot collection, a collection of Pokémon with sweets. Both collections are set to release in Japan in December, with each gashapon spin costing JPY ¥300 (~USD $1.94).
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Nov16
The Pokémon Center online stores of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have released two new figures featuring Hydreigon & Ghetsis and Iris & Salamence. Additionally, this month's Dragon-type pin has been released, featuring Flapple & Appletun, but has quickly sold out after release.
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Nov16
The Pokémon × Skinnydip London collaboration, initially released on August 1st for the U.K. only, is now expanding its collection by adding new T-shirts and sweatshirts to the Pokémon Center online stores of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Pokémon such as Snorlax, Squirtle, Gengar, Eevee and Arcanine are featured in the released outfits.
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Nov16
New Holiday products and bundles have been added to the Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, featuring a range of products such as apparel, cups, stockings, pillow cases and more.
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Nov16
In honor of Pokémon Gold and Silver’s upcoming 25th anniversary on November 21st, The Pokémon Company has revealed its latest merch collection starring Ho-Oh, Lugia, and more Gen II Pokémon. The anniversary collection will be available at Pokémon Centers across Japan on November 23rd, and will become available at the Pokémon Center Online on November 21st.
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Nov14
Build-A-Bear Workshop is once again expanding their line of Pokémon plushes, this time adding the baby Pokémon Riolu to the collection. Riolu is the second of the Gen IV babies to be made into a Build-A-Bear, following Munchlax from earlier this year. Riolu is a little taller than the standard Pokémon Build-A-Bear at 16 inches tall, and its bundle is a little less expensive at $57 USD.
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Nov8
Four new plush of legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, namely Koraidon, Miraidon, Ogerpon and Terapagos, have joined the Pokémon Dolls line of plush toys in the Pokémon Center online stores of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, priced at USD $14.99/CAD $19.99/AUD $27.99/NZD $30.99 each.
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Nov8
Four new buddies have joined the Comfy Friends line of plush toys, with Mimikyu, Komala, Hisuian Zorua and Venonat now available for purchase from the Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for USD $44.99/GBP £34.99/CAD $58.99/AUD $80.99/NZD $88.99 each.
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Nov7
The Pokémon Center online stores for the United States and Canada have released three new metal signs themed after Pallet Town, Lavender Town, and Mt. Moon, all locations from Kanto.
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Nov7
Four new friends have joined the Fluffy Cuddle plush line in Japan, with Venonat, Hisuian Zorua, Komala and Mimikyu now available for purchase from the Japanese Pokémon Center Online store, and scheduled for release in physical stores from November 9th. Each plush costs JPY ¥4,950, which is roughly USD $32 at current exchange rates as of the time of writing.
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Nov7
A new merchandise line themed around snowy mountains has been released on the Japanese Pokémon Center online store, with releases in physical stores coming later this week on November 9th. The new line of goods includes sweaters, snow globes, neck warmers, keychains, bags, pouches, sleeping masks, blankets, throw pillows, silverware, plates, notebooks, mirror cases and more, all decorated with the main artwork for the merchandise line and patterns inspired by Nordic culture.
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Nov6
Mister Donut, a Japanese chain of stores selling donuts and pastries, has started a new limited-time collaboration with Pokémon which features thematic donuts centered around Diglett. Returning Pikachu, Poké Ball and Christmas-themed donuts that are available every year will also be featured in this collaboration.
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Nov6
A range of new holiday Pokémon plush have been added to the Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. All these plush were previously released in Japan as the Heartwarming Christmas collection, which we have previously covered.
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Oct25
The Pokémon Company has announced some new metal keychain charms coming to Pokémon Centers in Japan, themed after the Kanto National Pokédex. Sixty-six new charm sets featuring 146 fan-favorite Pokémon will be arriving to Pokémon Center locations across the country on November 2nd, with online preorders available beginning October 31st.
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Oct23
Le Creuset, the French-Belgian cookware brand best known for their enameled cast-iron cookware, has revealed the 7 new pieces coming in the second wave of their Pokémon Collection. The first round, which arrived in July to Japan and some other parts of Asia, was a bit more colorful compared to this new wave’s "chic and calm" theme. Le Creuset’s second round of Pokémon cookware will launch on November 6th.
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Oct22
Another collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and Bear Walker has released at the Pokémon Center online stores of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, only the latest of several previous collabs with the Alabama-based skate manufacturer. New decks featuring Garchomp, Dragonite, Tyranitar, and Dragapult, all Pseudo-legendary Pokémon, retail for USD $299.99/GBP £299.99/CAD $389.99 each.
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Oct22
The Pokémon Center online stores for the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have released seven new plushes as part of the Comfy Cuddlers plush line, which usually feature the Pokémon with a flat-ish body, positioned on its belly. The new arrivals include Dedenne, Sprigatito, Meowth, Phanpy, Yamper, Poliwag, and Palafin, which each retail for USD $14.99/GBP £11.99/CAD $19.99.
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Oct18
Japanese company Suncrest has partnered with Pokémon to release three new cotton and leather cases compatible with multiple phone models. These are available for purchase for JPY ¥3,850 now from physical Village Vanguard, Don Quijote, and Pokemon Center stores in Japan. As of writing, the cases do not yet appear to be available from the Pokémon Center Online, however it is expected they should become available for purchase sometime next week.
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Oct18
Calbee, a Japanese company known for their sustainable snacks, has revealed new Pokémon designs for their potato chips line, along with a limited-time flavor called Consommé Triple-Punch. The new packages and flavour will be released on store shelves in Japan from Monday, October 21st.
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Oct18
Pokémon Center in Japan will release a new lineup of holiday goods later this month called Pokémon Heartwarming Christmas. The collection includes a wide variety of different goods, with plushes, calendars, tapestry, eco bags, ornaments, sweaters, socks, hats, pouches, gift cards, and stickers all available, with each featuring warm and gentle festive artwork. Pokémon Heartwarming Christmas will go on sale on October 24th on the online store, and on October 26th at physical stores.
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