by ZombieMiki | Jun 15, 2019 | Pokemon Merch News
A brand new Pokemon Center exclusive merchandise promo, featuring artwork related to the 7 Pokemon regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola), will go on sale in Japan from June 29th (Saturday).
Called “Pokemon World Market”, the promotion draws inspiration from items, characters, and landmarks unique and memorable to each region.
Several highlights from the up-coming release includes the “Petit Figure Collection” which includes tiny figure renditions of different regional items, a Moo Moo Milk can inspired stainless steel thermos, a plush Alolan Exeggutor pen, and Lava Cookies from Lava Ridge Town!
List of Items & Prices
Petit Figure Collection – 702 yen each
*Blind packaged
Acrylic Charm Collection – 540 yen each
* Blind packaged – 8 designs total
Stainless Steel Thermos – 2,700 yen
Alolan Exeggutor Plush Pen – 1,080 yen
Magikarp Dice Bag – 500 yen
Moo Moo Milk Pouch – 1,728 yen
Pyukumuku Cushion – 4,536 yen
Lava Cookies – 1,026 yen
Lillie’s Clefairy Doll Mascot Plush – 1,080 yen
A4 Clearfile Set – 497 yen
Placemat – 540 yen
Flip Phone Case – 3,240 yen
Mini Bath Towel – 2,160 yen
Hand Towel – 540 yen
Washi Tape Set – 648 yen
Set of 7 Postcards – 972 yen
Memo Pad – 594 yen
PET Stickers – 540 yen
Tote Bag – 3,780 yen
Mini Wallet – 3,132 yen
Pass Case – 1,296 yen
by ZombieMiki | Jun 1, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News
This week’s Pokemon merchandise announcements were a bit lackluster, but we have a new traditional Japanese inspired Pokemon campaign.
This new batch of modern items with a traditional Japanese twist will go on sale at all Pokemon Centers & Stores June 15th (Saturday).
The line-up includes a variety of stuff, ranging from cute plate sets to washi tape to pouches, bags, and wallets, along with kitchen items like bento boxes and chopsticks.
3 Sets of Tabi Socks for 1,080 yen
(8 designs)
Tote-Bag (Umbreon, Espeon) – 5,184 yen each
Gauze Hand Towel (Grass Type, Umbreon & Espeon) – 648 yen each
Gamaguchi Long Pouch – 1,944 yen
Not Pictured Gamaguchi Big Pouch – 3,024 yen
Not Pictured Gamaguchi Name Stamp Pouch – 1,296 yen
Not Pictured Gamaguchi Wallet – 1,620 yen
Set of 4 Square Plates – 3,456 yen
Set of 2 Plates (Modern, Umbreon & Espeon, Legendary Birds) – 1,620 yen each
Chopsticks – 1,080 yen
Not Pictured Chopsticks w/ Case – 972 yen
Foldable Fan (Comic, Modern) – 2,376 yen each
Washi Tape Set (Modern & Comic, Espeon + Umbreon & Legendary Birds) – 648 yen each
A4 Clearfile (Comic, Modern, Umbreon & Espeon, Legendary Birds) – 260 yen each
Hand Towel – 1,404 yen
Not Pictured
Apron (Umbreon, Espeon) – 5,292 yen each
Noren – 3,780 yen
Pen Pouch – 1,296 yen
Pouch – 1,728 yen
Drawstring Pouch (Comic, Umbreon & Espeon) – 702 yen each
Bento Box – 1,944 yen
Bento Bag – 972 yen
Tea Cup – 1,296 yen
Rice Bowl – 1,080 yen
Japanese Style Sticker – 432 yen
Set of 2 Stickers – 540 yen
Japanese Style Stationary (Comic, Modern) – 508 yen each
A5 Size Notebook (Umbreon & Espeon, Legendary Birds) – 432 yen each
T-Shirt (Comic, Umbreon, Espeon | Small, Medium, Large) – 4,104 yen each
Short Pants (Comic, Modern, Umbreon & Espeon, Legendary Birds | Small, Medium, Large) – 2,052 yen each
Japanese Wrapping Cloth (Modern, Legendary Birds) – 2,376 yen each
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Japanese Style Pokemon Items
by ZombieMiki | May 30, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News, UFO Catchers
6.6
[Banpresto] Hokkori Iyase – Large Snorlax Face Cushion (2 Designs)
6.8
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Fit Gold & Silver Release
[Pokemon Center Cafe] Pokemon Gold & Silver seasonal menu starts
[Pokemon Center Campaign] Sticker distribution starts for generation 2 Pokemon
[Pokemon Center Campaign] Distribution starts for generation 2 limited shopper bags
[Pokemon Center On-Line Campaign] My 251 Box distribution starts – 20 designs in total
6.13
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus – Stone Evolution Pokemon Large Plush (Eevee, Jolteon)
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru Colorful – Large Plush (Luvdisc, Sylveon, Slowpoke)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon – Extra Large Plush (Pokeball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, Master Ball)
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[Pokemon Center] Japanese Style Collection
6.18
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus – Stone Evolution Pokemon Large Plush (Eevee, Flareon)
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[Banpresto] Mimikyu Mania! Extra Large Plush
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Plush (Pikachu, Mew, Mewtwo)
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Large Plush (Pikachu, Dragonite)
6.25
[Banpresto] Kororin Friends – Palm Plush (Raichu, Slowpoke, Cubone, Dragonite)
6.26
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Extra Large Mew Plush
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Bath Towels (Mewtwo, Mew & Mewtwo, Pikachu)
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[Takara Tomy] Chokkori-San Plush (Alola Vulpix, Lillie, Mew, Mewtwo, Litten, Popplio, Rowlet)
[Takara Tomy] Sleepy Plush (Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Mew)
6.29
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon World Market
[Takara Tomy] Fuzzy Plush (Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Mew)
[Takara Tomy] 1:1 Size Fuzzy Mew Plush
6.30
[Nanoblock] Litten, Rowlet, Popplio, Bewear, Mimikyu
by ZombieMiki | May 24, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News, UFO Catchers
June is going to be packed full of Banpresto prize releases, partly in anticipation of the yearly summer movie in July, “Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution”.
Not only will there be a ton of plush from several collections, but June also sees the return of the Pokemon bath towel (one of my favorite prize items!) All of the towels I own are Banpresto prize towels. I love them because they’re a nice size and very sturdy – even after repeated washing for years, they’re still in great shape. Also cheaper than most bath towels, assuming you are good at winning stuff from claw machines!
What is Banpresto?
Banpresto is a company that manufactures plush, figures, towels, glasses, and other items to be used as prizes for claw machines in game centers as well as kuji prizes. None of these items are designed to be sold directly through stores and cannot be found in Pokemon Centers. Note that the exception to this are Pokemon kujis, however even in this case, you have to win the prizes; you can’t buy the prize you want directly. Typically, you can find these prize items in game centers or sold second hand through auction sites, amazon, or other similar stores.
Most Pokemon releases from Banpresto drop on Tuesday or Thursday, with occasional releases on Friday. Ichiban Kuji generally goes on sale on Saturdays.
Some of the bigger name game centers in Japan include: Adores, Sega, Round 1, Namco, and Taito Station. Keep in mind, not all game center locations stock all prizes.
The extra large plush release for June is Mimikyu from the Mimikyu Mania series and four types of Pokeballs from the general Pokemon Sun & Moon series.
The four pokeballs (pokeball, great ball, hyper ball, and master ball) measure roughly 31 cm each and they will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 13th (Thursday).
Measuring roughly 35 cm, Mimikyu will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 20th (Thursday).
The Pokemon Focus – Evolution Stone series continues into June with two Eeveelution plush sets.
Eevee & Jolteon (both measuring about 23 cm) will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 13th (Thursday).
Eevee & Flareon (both measuring about 23 cm) will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 18th (Tuesday).
The Pokemon Korotto Colorful series continues with pink for the month of June!
The set features Slowpoke, Luvdisc, and Sylveon. Each plush measures roughly 26 cm and they will start appearing in game centers in Japan from June 13th (Thursday).
Kororin Friends – Palm Plush has four new additions as well.
Measuring roughly 9 cm each, Raichu, Cubone, Slowpoke, and Dragonite will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 25th (Tuesday).
Snorlax makes an appearance to bring a smile to your face from the Pokemon Hokkori Iyasare series.
Two extra fuzzy & soft Snorlax face cushions, each measuring about 38 cm, will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 6th (Thursday).
Last but not least – Mewtwo Strikes Back movie prizes!
A set of large plush (Pikachu & Dragonite, each measuring about 23 cm) will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 20th (Thursday).
A set of smaller plush (Pikachu, Mew & Mewtwo, each measuring about 12 cm) will also start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 20th (Thursday).
A set of three bath towels (Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Mew + Mewtwo) will start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 26th (Wednesday).
Last but not least, an extra large sized Mew plush (measuring roughly 33 cm) will also start appearing in game centers around Japan from June 26th (Wednesday).
That wraps up the Banpresto releases planned for June!
Until next time~
Adults Love Pokemon, Too
by ZombieMiki | May 17, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News, TCG
If you love Gold & Silver, then this week’s announcements are sure to bring a ray of sunshine to your weekend!
Pokemon Center Finger Puppets
The Pokemon Center’s original finger puppet figure series returns May 25th (Saturday) with volume 4 including Sleeping Pikachu, Arcanine, Shelder, Omanyte, Togepi, Ampharos, Sudowoodo, Espeon, Umbreon, and Substitute Plush.
These figures are not blind packaged. Each figure costs 300 yen including tax.
Pokemon Fit / Sitting Cuties
Following the success of the initial Pokemon Fit release, which included plush versions of every single 151 Pokemon from generation 1, the Pokemon Center is continuing into the Johto region with plush versions of every single generation 2 Pokemon.
Pokemon Fit (or Sitting Cuties as named by the US Pokemon Center site) are smaller plush designed to Fit in your hand. They make a great addition to any collection, and the series has in a lot of cases created plush for Pokemon who up until now haven’t had official plush available or in other cases any official merchandise at all.
Each plush retails for 1,188 yen.
The list of plush in this release starts with Chikorita and ends with Celebi. It also includes every single Unown from A to Z plus ! ?
All Generation 2 Pokemon Fit plush will go on sale at Pokemon Centers & Stores in Japan from June 8th (Saturday).
My 251 Campaign
Along with the release of the Gold & Silver Pokemon Fit plush, a couple related Pokemon Center campaigns will also start from June 8th.
From June 8th until September 6th (Friday), the official Pokemon Center Cafe in Nihonbashi will be offering Gold & Silver themed menu items.
Umbreon Fried Chicken Burger Set (1,598 yen)
* Can only be ordered between 6 and 10 pm
Espeon Teriyaki Chicken Burger Set (1,598 yen)
* Can only be ordered between 10:30 and 5:59 pm
Happy Pichu Curry (1,598 yen)
Chikorita Green Pancake Sandwich (1,706 yen)
Smeargle Drawing Pancake (1,490 yen)
Tapioca Mix au Lait Set (1,080 yen)
There will also be 6 new drink coasters in rotation during this time period, including one secret design.
Alongside the cafe promotion, Pokemon Centers will be giving out special My 251 themed shopping bags to every Pokemon Center customer starting June 8th and while supplies last.
On top of that, the Pokemon Center On-Line will be using specially designed boxes for orders, with 20 different designs total.
That’s all the announcements for this week! Until next time~
Pokemon Center Finger Puppet Figures
Pokemon Fit Generation 2 Release
Pokemon Center Cafe Gold & Silver Campaign
