Oct23

Second wave of Pokémon cookware from Le Creuset to release November 6th

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

Pokémon Center and Bear Walker bring skateboards themed after Powerhouse Pokémon to U.S., U.K., and Canada Pokémon Centers

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

New Pokémon Comfy Cuddlers plushes available now at the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada Pokémon Center online stores

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

New Pokémon phone cases by Japanese company Suncrest now available from Village Vanguard, Don Quijote, and Pokemon Center stores across Japan

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

New Holiday collection, Pokémon Heartwarming Christmas, releases late next week in Pokémon Center stores in Japan

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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Oct18

Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. reveals new Pokémon gashapon sets for the Surisuri Mascot and Funit Mascot collections, with both releasing in Japan in November

Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. has revealed a two new installments, one for the Pokémon Surisuri Mascot collection, which features Electric-type Pokémon nuzzling against each other, and another for the Funit Mascot collection, a collection of soft vinyl figures. Both collections are set to release in Japan in November, with each gashapon spin costing JPY ¥300 (~USD $2.00).
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Oct18

A large variety of Holiday merchandise has been released on the Pokémon Center online stores in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand

The Pokémon Center online stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have released a huge range of Holiday-themed merchandise ahead of the Holiday season. The collection ranges from apparel, through to kitchenware, figures, holiday gift stockings, ornaments, puzzles, blankets, snow globes, doormats, pillows, greeting cards, gift bags, gift labels, cookie cutters, calendars, lanterns, pins and signs. As of the time of writing, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand stores are missing some products from this batch of merchandise, and it is unknown if these items will be added to those local catalogues.
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Oct17

Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. reveals second volume of the Pokémon Nukunuku Time gashapon, releasing later this month in Japan

Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. has revealed a new installment for the Pokémon Nukunuku Time collection, which depicts Pokémon playing with yarn balls. The featured Pokémon for this latest set are Alolan Vulpix, Sprigatito, Toxel, Tarountula and Pikachu. Figures in the set measure around 5cm (1.9in), depending of the Pokémon. The collection is set to release in Japan later this month, with each gashapon spin costing JPY ¥300 (~USD $2.00).
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Oct16

New Snorlax piggybank available from the Way To Fun online store in Taiwan

A Taiwanese store called Way To Fun has released a new Snorlax piggybank, priced at NT$1,299 (~USD $40.38). This simple piggybank measures 29 x 26 x 21 cm (11.4 x 10.2 x 8.2 in), and is made with plastic. Coins of up to NT$50 can fit put inside the slot on the back of Snorlax's head, and a hole on Snorlax's back is designed to facilitate taking out the money without breaking the piggybank.
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Oct16

Pikachu dons Indian attire for the festive season — Pikachu wearing a Saree debuts in Pokémon GO alongside other celebrations in November and December

Pokémon is expanding its presence in the Indian subcontinent: As part of the "Pokémon Festivities" campaign, Pikachu will be donning an Indian look and appearing in various events - from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Kids TV, to collaborations and celebrations taking place across the country. The male Pikachu sports a stylish navy-blue kurta with a beige vest, while the female Pikachu is clad in a pink saree. Pikachu’s attire has a clear Indian influence, with the Mago Berry pattern, resembling India’s national fruit, the mango. The design also incorporates the Poké Ball motif that is well-known among Pokémon fans. In addition to an exclusive event in Pokémon GO, the campaign will include a special gift box, a sticker pack, a dance video, keychain giveaways, and Pokémon Mela events.
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