Hello everyone!
We only got one merch announcement yesterday, but it was exciting.
A third part of gacha figures from the popular Ditto Transform! series is coming out at all Pokemon Centers and Stores in Japan starting May 13th (Saturday).
This gacha set will include Eevee, Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Espeon, and Umbreon (along with Ditto) with no secret figures. As usual, one play is 300 yen.
Not announced on the Pokemon Center website, but new Takara Tomy plush are scheduled for release sometime in June.
The release batch includes Ash’s Pikachu, Mimikyu, and Bewear.
Ash’s Pikachu and Mimikyu will retail for 2,160 yen each, while Bewear will retail for 1,944 yen.
Last but not least, a reminder that we’re still accepting orders over at Japan Stuff for the Decidueye, Primarina, and Incineroar plushies coming out Saturday, April 22nd. Check it out if interested!
Until next time~
Aloha! How long are the Ditto Transform Vol. 3 Gacha figures expected to be available at the Pokemon Centers? How long do Gacha series usually run for before being changed out? Thanks!
Hello!
The best I can tell you is how long past gacha figures have been in stock. Pokemon Center figures usually stick around for quite a while. Even when gachas have been so popular they’ve sold out in the past (Goomy, the Mega Tokyo exclusive Pikazard figures) they were restocked and were around forever. So in general, I don’t worry too much about gacha figures. If you’re planning on visiting within the next few months, they should still be there.
Thanks for the insight! Heading to Tokyo in July. Fingers crossed that the wife and I can get our hands on some of these!