by ZombieMiki | Feb 5, 2020 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News, TCG, UFO Catchers
2.1
[Pokemon Center] Earl Grey Cookies
2.5
[Banpresto] Pokemon Large Face Cushion (Scorbunny, Grookey, Sobble)
2.6
[Banpresto] Gura-Burarin Plush (Charmander, Machop, Ditto, Teddiursa)
2.7
[Pokemon TCG] Booster Pack “V Max Rising”
[Pokemon TCG] Pokemon Center Card Sleeves (Cinderace + Rillaboom + Inteleon / Gigantamax Snorlax / Gigantamax Lapras)
[Pokemon TCG] Deck Case (Gigantamax Snorlax / Gigantamax Lapras)
2.8
[Pokemon Center] Shibuya Center exclusive skateboard decks
[Pokemon Center] Nonbiri Life
2.13
[Banpresto] Mogu-Mogu Time – Large Plush (Charizard, Dragonite)
[Banpresto] Mogu-Mogu Time – Extra Large Plush (Squirtle)
2.15
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Center Exclusive Plush (Alcremie, Duraludon, Yamper)
2.18
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Large Plush (Clefairy, Togepi, Munchlax)
2.20
[Banpresto] Hope-Pita Plush (Pikachu, Psyduck, Munchlax, Espurr)
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru – Extra Large Plush (Mew)
2.22
[Pokemon Center] Mocchiri-Manmaru Collection
2.25
[Ensky] Pokemon Paper Theater Cube (Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax)
2.26
[Banpresto] Hokkori Iyasare – Large Plush (Pichu, Luvdisc)
2.28
[San-ei] Big More Plush (Tyranitar)
[Maruyoshi] Pokemon Plush Face Pouch (Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Mew)
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)
6.15
[Pokemon Center] Japanese Style Collection
6.18
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus – Stone Evolution Pokemon Large Plush (Eevee, Flareon)
6.20
[Banpresto] Mimikyu Mania! Extra Large Plush
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Plush (Pikachu, Mew, Mewtwo)
[Banpresto] Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – Large Plush (Pikachu, Dragonite)
6.22
[Pokemon Center] Neon Color
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)
6.27
[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
[Pokemon Center] Eeveelution Plush Pass Cases (Eevee, Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Espeon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon)
[Pokemon Center] Ditto Transform Linking Keychain Charms (Lapras, Magikarp, Omanyte, Furret, Alolan Vulpix, Dragonite, Mareep, Electrode, Magnemite, Whimsicott, Gloom, Shaymin, Litwick, Sableye, Misdreavus, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon)
[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 11, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News
Hello everyone~
This week we got a couple exciting announcements, so let’s dive right in!
Pikachu & Eevee Fan Figure Collection

From the Pikachu & Eevee Fan collection comes a Pokemon Center exclusive set of gacha figures featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and some of their friends dressed up as either Pikachu or Eevee.
Pika Vee Fan Figure
The set includes 6 figures in total with no secret designs (Pikachu, Eevee, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Rowlet, and Piplup).
As usual with gacha sets, one play costs 300 yen. Figures will start appearing in Pokemon Centers & Stores around Japan from May 25th (Saturday).
Graniph Graphic Shirts Part 2

Pokemon Center’s collaboration with the Graniph graphic shirt company continues with a part two, featuring matching shirt designs for parents and children (or completely unrelated adults and kids).
Graniph Volume 2
Merchandise Line-Up
Long Sleeve Shirt (Eevee Tail Pattern | Small/Medium/Large) – 6,480 yen each
Long Sleeve Shirt (Horsea & Seadra | Small/Medium/Large) – 6,696 yen each
Dress (Pikachu Stripe / Eevee Tail Pattern | Free Size) – 3,888 yen each
T-Shirt (Pikachu Stripe / Ditto / Butterfree | Small/Medium/Large) – 3,240 yen each
T-Shirt (Horsea & Seadra | Small/Medium/Large) – 3,456 yen each
T-Shirt (Pikachu Stripe | Kids Size – 110/130) – 2,700 yen each
Part 2 of the Graniph shirt collection will start appearing in Pokemon Centers & Stores around Japan from May 25th (Saturday).
Delicious Water

If you loved the previously released “Saiko Soda” and “Mix Au Lait” pop style collaboration releases, then you’ll (potentially) love this latest collection of water type Pokemon themed merchandise, called “Delicious Water”.
This new (very blue) series will start selling at Pokemon Centers & Stores around Japan from May 18th (Saturday).
Merchandise Line-Up
Delicious Water 1
Mascot Plush (Squirtle, Totodile, Mudkip, Piplup, Oshawott, Froakie, Popplio) – 1,080 yen each
Acrylic Charm Collection *Blind Packaged* – 702 yen each
Gacha Figure Collection *Random* – 1 play / 300 yen
– 7 figures total / no secret designs –
Cookie Tin w/ Mini Orange Tart Cookies – 1,296 yen
Delicious Water 2
Pass Case w/ Reel-Type Strap – 1,296 yen
Plastic Drinking GLass (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 648 yen each
Flip Phone Case – 3,240 yen
iPhone Hard Shell Case (6/6s/7/8) – 2,030 yen each
A4 Clearfile Set – 497 yen
Washi Tape Set – 648 yen
Not Pictured Sticker Assortment (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 540 yen each
Hand Towel (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 540 yen each
Mini Bath Towel – 2,160 yen
Not Pictured Dice Bag w/ Towel Fabric (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 864 yen each
Delicious Water 3
FILA T-Shirt (Delicious Water / Pikachu / Pikachu Face | Medium / Large) – 4,320 yen each
FILA Sacoche (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 5,832 yen each
FILA Pouch (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 2,160 yen each
Not Pictured
Stationary Set (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 648 yen each
Sticky Note Set (Delicious Water / Saiko Soda) – 648 yen each
Hair Tie Set – 1,080 yen
Hand Mirror – 1,080 yen
Pen Case – 1,080 yen
Coin Case – 1,296 yen
Bottle Holder – 1,620 yen
That wraps up this week’s announcements!
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by ZombieMiki | May 2, 2019 | Pokemon, Pokemon Merch News, UFO Catchers
5.3
[Pokemon Center] Detective Pikachu Promotion
5.10
[Banpresto] Korotto Manmaru Color Series – Large Plush (Wooper, Squirtle, Glaceon)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon Extra Large Plush (Lapras)
[Banpresto] Detective Pikachu – Large Plush (Pikachu x 2 Designs)
5.11
[Pokemon Center] Pikachu & Eevee
[Pokemon TCG] Pokemon Baba Nuki Card Game
5.16
[Banpresto] Kororin Friends Hand Plush (Vulpix, Meowth, Growlithe, Pichu)
[Banpresto] Snorlax & Pikachu Sleeping Figure
[Banpresto] Hokkori Iyase Large Plush (Snorlax, Quagsire)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus [Stone Evolution Pokemon] Large Plush (Eevee, Vaporeon)
5.18
[Pokemon Center] Delicious Water
5.23
[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon Extra Large Plush (Raichu)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Focus [Stone Evolution Pokemon] Plush (Pikachu, Raichu, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath)
[Banpresto] Pokemon Sun & Moon – Large Plush (Pikachu, Meltan)
[Banpresto] Detective Pikachu – Face Cushion (Pikachu x 2 designs)
[Banpresto] Detective Pikachu – Plush Face Pouch (Pikachu x 3 designs)
End of May
[Gacha] Mae-Narae March Figure Part 2 (Boy Pikachu, Girl Pikachu, Dittochu, Psyduck, Clefairy, Mew)
5.25
[Pokemon Center] Pokemon Finger Puppet Figure Volume 4 (Sleeping Pikachu, Arcanine, Shelder, Omanyte, Togepi, Ampharos, Sudowoodo, Espeon, Umbreon, Substitute Plush)
[Pokemon Center] EX Drawing Promo
[Pokemon Center] Pikachu & Eevee Fan Figure Collection
[Pokemon Center] Graniph Shirts Part 2
[Pokemon TCG] Pokemon Type Deck Case
[Ichiban Kuji] Eevee & Melodies
5.31
[TCG] Miracle Twins Tag Team GX Booster Set
[TCG] Tag Team GX Starter Set (Espeon & Deoxys / Umbreon & Darkrai)